1958-1960 Beetle and Karmann Ghia Workshop Manual by Bentley Publishers - OEM Number(s) (LPV 800 137)
Volkswagen Repair Manual Types 11, 14, and 15: 1958-1960
Softcover, 8 3/8 in. x 11 in.
1016 pages
over 1400 figures, illustrations and diagrams
Now available after being out-of-print for nearly 40 years, a vintage reprint of original air cooled Volkswagen service information for all Type 1 (Beetle and Karmann Ghia) models sold in the USA and Canada. 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.
- All factory changes and updates are noted in the text by manufacturing date, chassis 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, carburetor, fuel pump, steering, brakes, generator, starter, and wipers.
- Maintenance and lubrication charts and procedures.
Also known under these part numbers: (For reference only)
- 9780837603926
- LPV 800 137
- V160