1950-1962 Bus Workshop Manual by Bentley Publishers
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.
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
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
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.
Also known under these part numbers: (For reference only)
- 9780837617121
- LPV 800 138
- V262