Volkswagen Transporter Workshop Manual: 1950-1962

Volkswagen Transporter Repair Manual: 1950-1962

Now available for the first time as a single volume is the Volkswagen Transporter Workshop Manual: 1950-1962 for models sold in the USA and Canada. This manual is a reproduction of the original air cooled Volkswagen service and repair information. This historical archive edition covers procedures for routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and rebuilding.

Volkswagen Kombi (Type 2) 1960 (click to enlarge)

Air-cooled Volkswagens (Type 2) covered: Volkswagen Type 2 Ambulance Volkswagen Type 2 Delivery Van Volkswagen Type 2 Kombi Volkswagen Type 2 Micro Bus Volkswagen Type 2 Micro Bus De Luxe Volkswagen Type 2 Pick-up

Volkswagen Type II Engine Removal and Installation (click to enlarge)

Engines covered in this Volkswagen repair manual: Volkswagen Air-cooled Type 1 "upright" engine 1131cc, 25hp Volkswagen Air-cooled Type 1 "upright" engine 1192cc, 36hp Volkswagen Air-cooled Type 1 "upright" engine 1192cc, 40hp

Removing and Installing Cylinder Head (click to enlarge)

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 25 through 40 hp motors.
• Solex 26 VFIS, 28 PCI, and 28 PICT carburetors as well as fuel pump troubleshooting, rebuilding, and adjustment.
• Transmission removal, rebuilding, and adjustment, including early and later versions.
• Body repair and replacement procedures, including the sliding fabric sunroof. Detailed painting preparation and procedures.
• Wiring diagrams identified by year.
• Factory changes and updates are noted in the text by manufacturing date, chassis number, engine number or part number.
• Full explanations of the operation various 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.