VW Transporter T3 (water-cooled, 1982-1992): Service and Repair Manuals

VW Transporter T3 - Petrol (water-cooled) (1982-1990) | Haynes Service and Repair Manual

Haynes workshop manual on the Volkswagen Transporter T3 Van, Pickup and Minibus (Caravelle).

Petrol engines(water-cooled):
- 1.9 (1913 cc, carburettor, engine codes DF, EY and DG)
- 1.9 (1913 cc, injection, GW)
- 2.1 (2109 cc, DJ, MV and SS).

Production years: 1982-1990.

Exclusions: This manual does not cover the air-cooled engines, the diesel models or Syncro 4x4.

This Haynes manual for the VW Transporter T3 petrol models guides you through the maintenance and repair of the water-cooled petrol engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals and radiator).
It also includes procedures for the heater, fuel system, exhaust, starting and charging system. Additionally, it covers work on the clutch, gearbox, driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering gear, body, interior and electrical system.

• Step-by-step instructions with detailed photos.
• Based on a complete strip-down and rebuild.
• Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings and troubleshooting tables.
• Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.

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VW Transporter T3 - 1.9 & 2.1 Litre Watercooled Petrol (1982-1989) - Workshop Manual

Workshop manual for maintenance and repair of the VW Transporter T3 with petrol engine.

Versions: Combi, Station Wagon, Bus, Camper, Caravelle, Pick-up.

Petrol engines (water-cooled):
- 1.9 L (1917 cc, with Solex carburettor and Bosch Digijet injection, types DF, EY, DG, GW)
- 2.1 L (2109 cc, with Bosch Digijet or Digifant injection, types DJ and MV).

Production years: 1982-1989.

This repair manual on the VW Transporter T3 vans covers extensively maintenance and repair of the water-cooled petrol engines (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).

Volkswagen Transporter T3 - essence (refroidissement par air et par eau) et Diesel (1979-1990) | Revue Technique Automobile RTA 732.1

Revue Technique Automobile (RTA 732) covering the Volkswagen Transporter T3, petrol and diesel.

Petrol engines (air-cooled):
- 1.6 L (1584 cc, engine code CT)
- 2.0 L (1970 cc, CU).

Petrol engines (water-cooled):
- 2.0 L (1913 cc, DF, DG and GW)
- 2.1 L (2109 cc, DJ).

Diesel engines:
- 1.6 L (1580 cc, CS and JX turbo)
- 1.7 L (1715 cc, KY).

Production years: 1979-1990.

This Revue Technique for the Volkswagen Transporter T3 vans describes extensively service and repair of the petrol and diesel engines (including timing gear, cylinder head, lubrication, coolant pump and fuel system).
Covers also work on the clutch, transmission, driveshafts, steering system, suspension, wheel hubs, brakes, electric equipment and body.

• Includes adjustment data and wiring diagrams.
• An integral owner's handbook provides information on operation and daily maintenance.
• Additional chapter with tips and a checklist to prepare for the MOT test.

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VW Bus und Transporter Diesel (11/1980-12/1990), Bus Syncro Diesel (02/1985-10/1992) | So wird's gemacht

Workshop manual from the German series So wird's gemacht (nr. 35) on the Volkswagen T3 diesel models:
- Bus and Transporter Diesel (11/1980-12/1990)
- Bus Syncro Diesel (02/1985-10/1992)

Diesel engines:
- 1.6 L (37 kW/50 hp, 11/80-12/90)
- 1.7 L (42 kW/57 hp, 05/87-12/90)
- 1.6 L (51 kW/70 hp, 01/85-12/90)
- 1.6 L (51 kW/70 hp, 02/85-10/92).

The initial section of this manual on the VW T3 Diesel covers inspection and daily maintenance of the diesel engines, transmission, brakes, steering and body (including the electrical system, windscreen wipers, lighting and heating or air conditioning).

Furthermore, this book provides detailed guidance on the following components:
- Suspension (replacement of driveshafts, springs and shock absorbers), steering (ball joints) and brakes (discs, brake linings and handbrake).
- Electrical system (battery, voltage regulator and starter motor).
- Dismantling and assembly of the engine cylinder head and cam drive, including replacement of the v-belt and the timing belt or chain.
- The lubricating system with the oil pump.
- The cooling system (replacement of radiator, thermostat and cooling fan).
- The fuel system (air filter, fuel pump and fuel filter) and exhaust (replacement of mufflers).
- Interior: removal and refitting of the dashboard, instrument panel, consoles, interior trim and seats.
- Body: dismantling and assembly of bumpers, fenders, bonnet, tailgate, doors, window mechanisms, locks and mirrors.

• Extensive technical specifications, adjustment data and torque wrench settings.
• 13 clear wiring diagrams of the main circuits.

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VW Bus Transporter T3 - Benziner / Diesel / Turbodiesel (10/1982-8/1990) | Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst

Repair manual from the series "Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst" (nr. 111) for the Volkswagen Transporter T3 (Bus, Transporter, of, Combi and Caravelle), petrol and diesel.

Petrol engines:
- 1.9 L (1913 cc, 44 kW/60 hp, carburettor, engine code DF / 54 kW/73 hp + 57 kW/78 hp, carburettor, DG and SP)
- 1.9 L (1913 cc, 61 kW/83 hp Kat + 66 kW/90 hp, injection, DH and GW)
- 2.1 L (2109 cc, 64 kW/87 hp, 68 kW/92 hp Kat, 70 kW/95 hp Kat and 82 kW/112 hp, injection, DJ, MV, SR and SR).

Diesel engines:
- 1.6 L (1588 cc, 37 kW/50 hp, CS)
- 1.6 L Turbodiesel (1588 cc, 51 kW/70 hp, JX)
- 1.7 L (1715 cc, 42 kW/57 hp, KY).

Production years: 10/1982-8/1990.

Exclusions: This manual does not cover the 4x4 drivetrain.

• This repair manual on the VW Bus Transporter T3 vans describes maintenance and repair of the petrol and diesel engines: the lubricating system, cooling, fuel system, filters and exhaust.
• Covers also the clutch and transmission, the suspension, the steering system, the servo unit and the brakes, the electrical system (including windscreen wipers and lighting), the interior and the body.
• This manual also features adjustment data and a maintenance schedule.

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VW Transporter T3 - 1.6 Liter Diesel und Turbodiesel (1979-1990) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Volkswagen Transporter and Bus (series T3).

Diesel engines: 1.6 litre (37 kW, engine code CS) and 1.6 turbo (51 kW, JX).

Production years: 1979-1990.

This Bucheli manual on the VW Transporter provides detailed instructions for work on the 1.6 litre diesel engines (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.

• Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
• Clear wiring diagrams.

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VW Bus und Transporter (10/1982-12/1990), Bus Syncro (2/1985-10/1992) | So wird's gemacht

Workshop manual from the German series So wird's gemacht (nr. 38) on the Volkswagen T3 petrol models:
- Bus, Transporter, Caravelle (10/1982-12/1990)
- Bus Syncro (02/1985-10/1992)

Petrol engines:
VW T3:
- 1.9 L (44 kW/ 60 hp, engine code DF, 10/82-12/90)
- 1.9 L (57 kW/ 78 hp, DG, 10/82-12/90)
- 1.9 L (66 kW/ 90 hp, GW, 10/83-07/85)
- 2.1 L (68 kW/ 92 hp, SS, 08/89-12/90, with catalytic converter)
- 2.1 L (70 kW/ 95 hp, MV, 08/85-12/90, with catalytic converter)
- 2.1 L (82 kW/112 hp, DJ, 03/85-12/90)
VW T3 Syncro:
- 1.9 L (57 kW/ 78 hp, engine code DG, 02/85-10/92)
- 2.1 L (70 kW/ 95 hp, MV, 02/85-10/92, with catalytic converter)
- 2.1 L (82 kW/112 hp, DJ, 02/85-10/92).

The initial section of this manual on the VW T3 petrol models covers inspection and daily maintenance of the petrol engines, transmission, brakes, steering and body (including the electrical system, windscreen wipers, lighting and heating or air conditioning).

Furthermore, this book provides detailed guidance on the following components:
- Suspension (replacement of driveshafts, springs and shock absorbers), steering (ball joints) and brakes (discs, brake linings and handbrake).
- Electrical system (battery, voltage regulator and starter motor).
- Dismantling and assembly of the engine cylinder head and cam drive, including replacement of the v-belt and the timing belt or chain.
- The lubricating system with the oil pump.
- The cooling system (replacement of radiator, thermostat and cooling fan).
- The fuel system (air filter, fuel pump and fuel filter) and exhaust (replacement of mufflers).
- Interior: removal and refitting of the dashboard, instrument panel, consoles, interior trim and seats.
- Body: dismantling and assembly of bumpers, fenders, bonnet, tailgate, doors, window mechanisms, locks and mirrors.

• Extensive technical specifications, adjustment data and torque wrench settings.
• 23 clear wiring diagrams of the main circuits.

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VW Transporter T3 - 1.9 und 2.1 Liter Benzinmotoren (3/1985-1991) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Volkswagen T3 Transporter.

Petrol engines:
- 1.9 L (carburettor, 44, 57 and 40 kW)
- 1.9 L (injection, 66 kW)
- 2.1 L (injection, 70 and 82 kW).

Production years: 3/1985-1991.

This Bucheli manual on the VW T3 Transporter provides detailed instructions for work on the petrol engines (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.

• Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
• Clear wiring diagrams.

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VW Transporter - 1.9 Liter Benzin-Motoren - wassergekühlt (ab 10/1982) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Volkswagen Transporter.

Petrol engines: 1.9 litre, water-cooled, with carburettor and injection.

Production years: since 10/1982.

This Bucheli manual on the VW Transporter provides detailed instructions for work on the water-cooled 1.9 litre petrol engine (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.

• Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
• Clear wiring diagrams.
• Reprint of the 3rd edition (1986).

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