Volkswagen 1200 Workshop Manual: 1961-1965

Volkswagen 1200 Repair Manual: 1961-1965 Type 11, 14, and 15

Now available after being out-of-print for nearly 25 years, a vintage reprint of original Volkswagen service and repair information for air cooled Volkswagen 1200 models sold in the USA and Canada. This manual is a historical record of the illustrations and procedures for routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and rebuilding.

Volkswagen 1200 (Type 1) 1965 (click to enlarge)

Air-cooled Volkswagens (Type 11, 14, 15) covered:

• Volkswagen Type 11 Beetle Sedan
• Volkswagen Type 14 Karmann Ghia Coupe
• Volkswagen Type 15 Beetle Convertible
• Volkswagen Type 141 Karmann Ghia Convertible

Engines covered in this Volkswagen repair manual:

• Volkswagen Air-cooled Type 1 "upright" engine 1192cc, 36hp
  

Transmissions covered in this Volkswagen repair manual:

• Volkswagen fully synchronized 4-speed manual transmission

Technical highlights:

• 1200 (1192 cc) engine, 40 hp, with and without fresh air heating
• Engine bench testing procedures and specifications
• Solex 28 PICT and 28 PICT-1 carburetors
• Full synchromesh transmission
• Automatic clutch
• Disc brakes
• Sliding fabric and steel sunroofs
• Convertible top repair, replacement and adjustment
• Frame, floor and body panel repair. All measurements and detailed cutting, alignment and welding instructions. Painting preparation and procedures
• 6 and 12-volt electrical systems, with listing of 6-volt components converted to 12 volts
• Complete wiring diagrams for Beetle and Karmann Ghia
• 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 equipment for local manufacture listings
• Troubleshooting tables for clutch, automatic clutch, carburetor, fuel system, steering, brakes, generator, starter, and wipers

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