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VW Type 11 14 15 1958-60 LPV800137

Volkswagen Workshop Manual Types 11, 14, and 15: 1958-1960

(Beetle and Karmann Ghia)

by Volkswagen of America

Softcover, 8 3/8 in. x 11 in.
1016 pages
over 1400 figures, illustrations and diagrams
LPV 800 137
ISBN-13: 978-0-8376-0392-6
Price: $169.95

Volkswagen Repair Manual Types 11, 14, and 15: 1958-1960

This workshop manual contains original air cooled Volkswagen service information for Type 1 (Beetle and Karmann Ghia) models sold in the USA and Canada between 1958 and 1960. This historical archive edition covers procedures for routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and rebuilding.

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
    (from August 1957)
  • Volkswagen Air-cooled Type 1 "upright" engine 1192cc, 36hp
    (from August 1959)

Transmissions covered in this Volkswagen repair manual:

  • Volkswagen fully synchronized 4-speed manual transmission

Technical highlights:

  • Engine and cylinder head service, repair and reconditioning, including bench testing procedures and specifications for 36hp motors.
  • Solex 28 PCI carburetor and Solex fuel pump troubleshooting, rebuilding, and adjustment.
  • Transmission removal, rebuilding, and adjustment, including ring gear tooth contact for Gleason and Klingelnberg toothing.
  • 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 and convertible top.
  • Complete wiring diagrams.
  • Factory changes and updates are noted in the text by manufacturing date, chassis number and part number.
  • Explanations of the operation of vehicle systems, with exploded views, cutaways and diagrams.
  • Required workshop equipment, tools, and equipment for local manufacture listings.
  • Troubleshooting tables for clutch, carburetor, fuel pump, steering, brakes, generator, starter, and wipers.
  • Maintenance and lubrication charts and procedures.
VW Type 11 14 15 1958-60 LPV800137
VW Type 11 14 15 1958-60 LPV800137
Wholesale Case Quantity: 5
BSIN: V160
ISBN: 0-8376-0392-7 (ISBN-10)
ISBN: 978-0-8376-0392-6 (ISBN-13)
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