Volkswagen 1200 (Beetle & Karmann Ghia) Official Workshop Manual 1961-1965

Now available after being out-of-print for nearly 25 years, a vintage reprint of original Volkswagen service and repair information for air cooled Volkswagen 1200 models sold in the USA and Canada. This manual is a historical record of the illustrations and 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. Transmissions covered in this Volkswagen repair manual: Volkswagen fully synchronized 4-speed manual transmission. Technical highlights: 1200 (1192 cc) engine, 40 hp, with and without fresh air heating. Engine bench testing procedures and specifications. Solex 28 PICT and 28 PICT-1 carburetors. Full synchromesh transmission. Automatic clutch. Disc brakes. Sliding fabric and steel sunroofs. Convertible top repair, replacement and adjustment. Frame, floor and body panel repair. All measurements and detailed cutting, alignment and welding instructions. Painting preparation and procedures. 6 and 12-volt electrical systems, with listing of 6-volt components converted to 12 volts. Complete wiring diagrams for Beetle and Karmann Ghia. All factory changes and updates are noted in the text by manufacturing date, chassis number, engine 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, automatic clutch, carburetor, fuel system, steering, brakes, generator, starter and wipers. 1,364 pages, 2,622 illus/diagrams, 10 pages of electrical wiring diagrams