Volkswagen Transporter Workshop Manual: 1950-1962, Type 2

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.