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Highly technical and to the point. Each of these specialized books cover the specific topic in great detail Since this book was written in 1970, the produce information is very dated. But this detailed manual gives great technical detail about custom engine building along with information to get better acceleration, top speed and improved handling. It also shows you how to set up the engine for general use, drags, sports car racing and more. Covers carburetion, exhaust, camshafts, ignition assembly techniques and more for 1200cc, 1300cc, 1500cc and 1600cc air-cooled engines. Over 160 pages, approx. 400 photos.;How to Hot Rod Volkswagen Engines gives the real skinny for breathing-on, blueprinting and bulletproofing your air-cooled Vee-dub.;Street, custom, kit car, off-road, or full-race, this book gives you all the air-cooled engine-building basics to find and put to the pavement hidden horsepower. Includes tips on carburetion, ignition and exhaust tuning, case beefing, cylinder-head flow work, camshaft selection, lubrication and cooling upgrades, 6- to 12-volt conversions and much more. plus there's a natty 6-page history of the origins of the first air-cooled VW engines. All neat stuff, this.;Go ahead. You deserve it! Double or triple the output of your air-cooled Volkswagen. Or add 10-15 horsepower with easy bolt-on mods. Mild or wild, do it the right waywith this book. More than 300 photos, drawings and charts to guide you through your VW's innards. And don't look back.;Table of Contents;Beetle power | The people's car | VW engines all alike? Hardly | Bolt-on horsepower | Adding performance | How much HP can you afford? | HP ratingsReal or imaginary? | Ignition | Carburetion | Exhaust | Cylinder heads | Pistons and cylinders | Crankshafts | Lubrication, cooling and breathing | Camshaft and valve train | Blueprinting | Engine assembly | Supercharging | Porsche engine for your VW? | Installing '66-and-later engines in earlier chassis | Converting flat engines to upright | Corvair power | Stability and the Beetle | Handling | Parts information

Highly technical and to the point. Each of these specialized books cover the specific topic in great detail This is the quintissential manual for building a Baja Bug! Although written in 1983, Author Jeff Hibbard's book still remains the best place to start for the aspiring Baja Bug builder or off road racer. This book details the innerworkings of the VW Beetle and outlines the strengths of each make of Beetle. The VW Baja Bugs and Buggies Manual includes information on engine, transaxle, suspension, and steering modifications.

Highly technical and to the point. Each of these specialized books cover the specific topic in great detail. The HPBooks, How To Rebuild Volkswagen Air-Cooled Engine Manual is an in depth, 175 page paper back book that covers 1961 and later Beetles, Karmann Ghias, Type 2 Bus models, Type 3s and Things. The manual covers troubleshooting, removing, tearing down, inspecting, assembling and installing Type 1 based 1200cc 40 Horse, 1300, 1500 and 1600cc engines as well as 1700, 1800 and 2000cc Type 4 based engines. The manual features descriptive text and 500 photos, drawings and charts to help you properly and successfully rebuild your VW air cooled engine.

Highly technical and to the point. Each of these specialized books cover the specific topic in great detail A guide to select- install and tune Weber Sidedraft and Downdraft Carburetors for performance or economy. Also includes theory of operation- troubleshooting and repair sections. Softbound- 8.25 inch X 10.5 inch- 176 pages- fully illustrated with pictures.

Tune and adjust your weber carburators for maximum performance and reliabilty

Highly entertaining the book covers everything in the simplest way possible How to Keep your Volkswagen Alive for the Complete Idiot is a must for every air-cooled Volkswagen owner. This VW Manual by John Muir has been around for over 25 years and is still relevant today. This manual is highly entertaining and covers everything in the simplest way possible.

The only volkswagen of america licensed publisher. These manuals are very technical and complete. Easy to use wiring diagrams. Covers 58-60 type 1 Picture shows 52-57. This is for the 58-60.

The only volkswagen of america licensed publisher. These manuals are very technical and complete. Easy to use wiring diagrams

The undisputed leaders in aftermarket do-it-yourself repair manuals

Now available for the first time as a single volume is the volkswagen transporter workshop manuals: 1950-1962. Geared towards models sold in the usa and canada, these manuals are reproductions of the original volkswagen official service and repair information. This historical archive edition covers procedures for routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and rebuilding

Volkswagen Transporter Workshop Manual: 1963-1967- Type 2 All models- including Kombi- Micro Bus- Micro Bus De Luxe- Pick-Up- Delivery Van and Ambulance by Volkswagen of America 8 1/2 by 11 in. 918 pages 1450 illustrations and diagrams 17 pgs of electrical wiring diagrams Volkswagen Part No. LPV 800 135 Bentley Stock Number: V267 ISBN 0-8376-0391-9. In the same tradition as our classic 1961-1965 Type 1 manual- this manual offers owners of 1960s vintage Transporters the long out-of-print factory repair information. Indispensable to anyone interested in the history or restoration of the Transporter- this book includes complete coverage of 1200 and 1500 engines- dual-circuit brakes- and body dimension specifications for all models-even those with sliding sunroof. All factory updates are listed by chassis number and date introduced. This is the one book no serious Type 2 enthusiast should be without. Kombi Micro Bus Micro Bus DeLuxe Pick-Up Delivery Van Ambulance 918 pages with 1-450 figures- illustrations and diagrams Now available after being out-of-print for over 20 years- the original Volkswagen repair information for all Type 2 models sold in the USA and Canada. Comprehensive illustrations and procedures for routine maintenance- troubleshooting- repair and rebuilding- including: 1200 and 1500 engines- including 34 hp- 42 hp- and 44 hp- all with fresh air heating Engine bench testing procedures and specifications ZF and ATE steering gear removal- rebuilding and installation Dual circuit brakes 6 and 12-volt electrical systems- with listing of 6-volt components converted to 12-volts US and European lighting and electrical systems Comprehensive wiring diagrams Frame- floor and body panel repair. All measurements and detailed cutting- alignment and welding instructions. Painting preparation and procedures Body repair and replacement procedures- including the sliding fabric sunroof- the Pick-Up wooden platform- and a special section for Ambulance accessories. All factory changes and updates are noted in the text by manufacturing date- chassis number- engine number and part number Full explanations of the operation of all systems- with exploded views- cutaways and diagrams Required workshop equipment- tools- and listings of equipment for local manufacture Troubleshooting tables for clutch- carburetor- fuel system- steering- brakes- generator- starter- and wipers Maintenance and lubrication charts and procedures Comprehensive specifications and technical data. (OFFICIAL BENTLEY SERVICE MANUALS)

The only volkswagen of america licensed publisher. These manuals are very technical and complete. Easy to use wiring diagrams

The only volkswagen of america licensed publisher. These manuals are very technical and complete. Easy to use wiring diagrams. Covers 52-57 type 1

The only volkswagen of america licensed publisher. These manuals are very technical and complete. Easy to use wiring diagrams

The only volkswagen of america licensed publisher. These manuals are very technical and complete. Easy to use wiring diagrams

The only volkswagen of america licensed publisher. These manuals are very technical and complete. Easy to use wiring diagrams

This Official VW Service Manual by Robert Bentley is for 1980-1991 Vanagons. This service manual features fundamental automotive concepts with simple explanations of basic troubleshooting, effective workshop practices and tools.

This Official VW Service Manual by Robert Bentley is for 1995-1997 Passats. This manual comes as a 2 volume set and is a basic repair manual for all 1995-1997 Passats.

How to build structurally sound good looking metal parts for custom street rods race cars or restorations. Over 350 step by step photos and instructions illistrate welding metal shaping and design techniques.

It s about time a thorough, hands-on restoration book has been authored by authorities who know the Beetle like the back of their hands. With this book, you will have everything you need to bring your old or new Beetle project back to life. Perhaps the most charismatic automobile ever, the Volkswagen Beetle was the longest-running, most-manufactured automobile on a single platform of all time. From 1938 to 2003, more than 21.5 million Bugs were assembled, distributed, and sold on nearly every continent in the world. Throughout the Beetle s successful run, many of these cars have been relegated to project car status due to their age or condition. Airkooled Kustoms, a VW restoration shop in Hazel Green, Alabama, brings its expertise in restoring these cars to book form with this all-encompassing compilation. Restoring your Beetle is covered through step-by-step sequences from unbolting that first nut through polishing the paint on your freshly restored Bug. The specialists at Airkooled Kustoms walk you through the proper disassembly methods, restoring versus replacing components, and reassembling your restored Bug, covering everything related to the body, undercarriage, and interior along the way.

Rebuild your Volkswagens air-cooled engine with confidence and get your beloved boxer back on the road. How to Rebuild VW Air-Cooled Engines: 1961-2003 offers beautiful color photos with insightful step-by-step captions for expertly rebuilding Volkswagen air-cooled engines and provides in-depth, hands-on information for disassembly, inspection, machining, parts selection, preassembly, final assembly, installation, and tuning. Not only are the procedures for rebuilding covered in depth but engine model types, identification codes, specifications, and details are also covered in a manner that allows the user to source a good later-model candidate for rebuilding and helps retrofit the modern engine designs into earlier chassis. This resource focuses on the VW Type 1, 2, and 3 engines beginning in the year 1961, when a significant redesign improved the reliability, durability, and horsepower of the basic initial design. For more than 70 years, automotive enthusiasts and the public in general has embraced the VW air-cooled engine for its simplicity, its capacity to be modified, and its bulletproof reliability. One of the most widely used and versatile internal combustion engines in the world, this engine has powered VW Beetles, Buses, Porsche 914s, off-road buggies and rails, formula race cars, and many other machines both on and off-road. From 1938 until 2003, more than 21 million Beetles equipped with an air-cooled rear-mounted engine were produced. If you have any interest in reviving your old VW, or perhaps are researching the purchase of one, this handy guide will cover all the bases in bringing that old air-cooled powerplant back to life.

Build and modify your Volkswagen Beetle using todays greatest aftermarket parts while implementing historic and modern modifications! If ever a car rolled off the factory floor in the form of a blank slate, the Volkswagen Beetle is it. In fact, after taking delivery of their beloved Bug, many owners began modifications and customizations to personalize their favorite German compact. Perhaps the most charismatic automobile ever, the Volkswagen Beetle was the longest-running, most-manufactured automobile on a single platform in automotive history. From 1938 to 2003, more than 21.5 million Bugs were assembled, distributed, and sold on nearly every continent in the world. If theres a component that owners can modify, theyll do it, and each custom touch makes them love their Beetle even more. Airkooled Kustoms, a Volkswagen restoration and modification shop in Hazel Green, Alabama, has served all kinds of classic Volkswagen owners. For those who venture into the world of customization, no modern or historic trend is off-limits. These Volkswagen experts introduce and walk you through some of the most glorious customizations that Beetle owners can make to their rides. Youll find inspiration, instruction, and more modifications than most owners could ever tackle in a lifetime.