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Without Guesswork 1969
Technical data for workshop use, covers December 1953 through
August 1968 (1969 model year), types 1, 2, and 3.
Contains measurements, clearances, wear limits,
performance data, etc -- lots of details for the detail
people! 155 pages.
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Without Guesswork 1972
Technical data for workshop use, covers August 1970 (1971
model year) through October 1972 (1973 model year), types
1, 2, 3, and 4, models imported to USA and Canada.
Contains measurements, clearances, wear limits,
performance data, etc -- lots of details for the detail
people! 157 pages.
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Type II VW Parts Reference (1950-1954)
For "Barndoor" (large engine lid) split-window busses,
this period, dealer manual contains diagrams and part numbers
for every single factory part on the bus, including the
special variants like the ambulance and pickup.
Later editions may contain information that supersedes
or supplements what is presented here. If you would like
to contribute such information please see our
contact page. 530 pages.
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Type II VW Parts Reference (1958-1967)
For post-barndoor era split-window busses, this period, dealer
manual contains diagrams and part numbers for every single
factory part on the bus, including the special variants like the
ambulance and pickup.
Later editions may contain information that supersedes
or supplements what is presented here. If you would like
to contribute such information please see our
contact page. 750 pages.
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Progressive Refinements (1940-1961)
An internal VW book that documents the incremental changes to
type 1/2/3 VWs from early production in 1940 until 1961. 150
pages.
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Progressive Refinements (1962-1968)
An internal VW book that documents the incremental changes to
type 1/2/3 VWs from 1962 until 1968. 98 pages.
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SO-42 Camper Parts List
A parts list for the split-window SO-42 camper. I think
that is all it covers, but I could be wrong. Please let
me know about missing information as well. 58 pages.
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Solex: Selection and Tuning of the Carburetor
This manual from Solex describes how to calculate the
correct size of carburetor for an engine (not just VW
engines), and how to determine the correct jet sizes and
settings. 46 pages.
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Local Manufacture of Workshop Equipment
This manual contains descriptions and blueprints for
over 100 special tools for working on air-cooled VWs --
everything from a body trolley for Type 1s to a
headlight bucket alignment jig for Type 34s. January
1959 edition, updated to September 1967. 381 pages.
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Damage Numbers (1965 ed.)
This manual was used by dealers to report the reasons they
replaced Type 1, 2, or 3 parts under warranty. For parts
that could come from more than one supplier, it shows how
to identify the supplier via logo or other marking. It
also has a section on sealing Type 1 and Type 3 bodies - I
guess Buses didn't leak!
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Workshop Manual: Fresh Air Heaters
This manual covers Eberspacher gas heaters installed in
several types of air-cooled Volkswagens. These units are
relatively unsafe if not well looked after, so hopefully
owners of these heaters will find this information
useful.
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Troubleshooting Guide: BA-4 Gas Heaters
This manual covers troubleshooting of the BA-4 gas heater.
