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VW Beetle 1300, 1500, 1600: service and repair manuals

A manual on your Volkswagen Beetle 1300, 1500 or 1600? Here are service and repair manuals on these Volkswagen passenger cars. They provide detailed instructions to solve technical problems yourself and to repair or replace parts.

Volkswagen Coccinelle (Type 1) et utilitaires (Type 2) (08/1968 - 12/1999) - Revue Technique Automobile (RTA 317.4)

Revue Technique Automobile (RTA 317) covering the Volkswagen models:
- Beetle 1200, 1300, 1302, 1302 S, 1303, 1303 S, 1500 (Typ 1, 08/1968-12/1999)
- Beetle Cabriolet (07/1969-07/1974)
- Transporter (Type 2).

Petrol engines:
- 1.2 L (25 kW/34 hp, engine code D)
- 1.3 L (27 kW/37 hp, E)
- 1.3 L (29 kW/39 hp, AC and F)
- 1.3 L (32 kW/44 hp, AB, ACD, AR and H)
- 1.6 L (34 kW/46 hp, AF)
- 1.6 L (35 kW/48 hp, AE, AH, AK and B)
- 1.6 L (37 kW/50 hp, AD and AS).

This Revue Technique for the VW Beetle and Transporter T2 models describes extensively service and repair of the petrol engines (including timing gear, cylinder head, lubrication and fuel system).
Covers also work on the clutch, transmission, driveshafts, steering system, suspension, wheel hubs, brakes, electric equipment and body.

  • Includes adjustment data and wiring diagrams.
  • An integral owner's handbook provides information on operation and daily maintenance.
  • Additional chapter with tips and a checklist to prepare for the MOT test.
Specs:200 pages, 27 x 21 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:hundreds of photographs and drawings
Publisher:ETAI (F, 1996)
Series:Revue Technique Automobile (RTA 317.4)
Book: Volkswagen Coccinelle (Type 1) et utilitaires (Type 2) (08/1968 - 12/1999) - Revue Technique Automobile (RTA 317.4)

Volkswagen Coccinelle (Type 1) et utilitaires (Type 2) (08/1968 - 12/1999)

Language: French

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VW Käfer 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600 / 1302, 1302 S, 1303, 1303 S / 181, Karmann Ghia (1968-1974) - Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Volkswagen models:
- Beetle 1200, 1300, 1500, 1500 convertible
- 1/1600
- 1500 Karmann Ghia
- 1500 convertible
- 1302, 1302 S (incl. Convertible)
- 1303 and 1303 S (incl. Convertible).

Petrol engines:
- 1.2 L (34 and 40 hp)
- 1.3 L (34, 40 and 44 hp)
- 1.5 L (44 hp)
- 1.6 L (47 and 50 hp).

Production years: 1968-1974.

Pages of the book [0979] VW Kafer (1968-1974) (1)

This Bucheli repair manual on the VW Beetle and Karmann Ghia models provides detailed instructions for work on the engine (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.

  • Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
  • Clear wiring diagrams.

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Author:Peter Russek
Specs:168 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photographs and drawings
Publisher:Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2010)
Series:Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (979)
Book: VW Käfer 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600 / 1302, 1302 S, 1303, 1303 S / 181, Karmann Ghia (1968-1974) - Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

VW Käfer 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600 / 1302, 1302 S, 1303, 1303 S / 181, Karmann Ghia (1968-1974)

Language: German

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Volkswagen Beetle (1968-1977) - Owners Workshop Manual

Autobooks guide to servicing, overhaul and repairs on the Volkswagen models:
- Beetle 1200 (1968-1977)
- Beetle 1300 and 1300A (1968-1975)
- Beetle 1500 (1968-1970)
- Beetle 1302 (1285 cc, 1970-1972)
- Beetle 1302 S and 1302 LS (1584 cc, 1970-1972)
- Beetle 1303 (1285 cc, 1972-1975)
- Karmann Ghia (1968-1974).

This Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual on the VW Beetle and Karmann Ghia models from the 1970s provides comprehensive step-by-step instructions for work on the engine, fuel system, ignition and cooling.
Covers also the clutch, gearbox, rear axle, front and rear suspension, steering box, brakes, the electrical system and the body.

  • Includes tables with detailed service data and torque specifications.
  • Complete with wiring diagrams.

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Specs:180 pages, 23.5 x 19 x 1 cm / 9.25 x 7.5 x 0.39 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photographs, drawings and exploded views
Publisher:Autobooks / VelocePress (GB, 2001)
Series:Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual (OWM 760)
Book: Volkswagen Beetle (1968-1977) - Owners Workshop Manual

Volkswagen Beetle (1968-1977)

Language: English

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VW Käfer 1200, 1300, 1500, 1302 S, 1303 S (ab 8/1969) - Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst

Repair manual from the series "Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst" (nr. 26, reprint) for the Volkswagen Beetle 1200, 1300, 1500, 1302 S and 1303 S.

Petrol engines:
- 1.2 L (25 kW/34 hp)
- 1.3 L (29 kW/40 hp)
- 1.3 L (32 kW/44 hp)
- 1.5 L (32 kW/44 hp)
- 1.6 L (37 kW/50 hp).

Production years: since 8/1969.

Pages of the book [JH 026] VW Kafer - alle Modelle (ab 8/1969) (1)

  • This repair manual on the VW Beetle describes maintenance and repair of the engines: the lubricating system, cooling, fuel system, filters and exhaust.
  • Covers also the clutch and transmission, the suspension, the steering system, the servo unit and the brakes, the electrical system (including windscreen wipers and lighting), the interior and the body.
  • This manual contains also adjustment data and a maintenance schedule.

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Author:Dieter Korp
Specs:244 pages, 22 x 15.5 cm / 8.7 x 6.1 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photographs and drawings
Publisher:Motorbuch Verlag (D, 1980)
Series:Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst (26)
Book: VW Käfer 1200, 1300, 1500, 1302 S, 1303 S (ab 8/1969) - Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst

VW Käfer 1200, 1300, 1500, 1302 S, 1303 S (ab 8/1969)

Language: German

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VW Käfer, Karmann Ghia, 181 (ab 1968) - Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Volkswagen models:
- Beetle 1200, 1300, 1302, 1302S, 1303, 1303S
- 1500 and 1600
- 1500 Karmann Ghia Coupé and Convertible
- 181.

Production years: since 1968.

Pages of the book [0198] VW Kafer, Karmann Ghia, 181 (ab 1968) (1)

This Bucheli repair manual on the VW Beetle (and derivative models) provides detailed instructions for work on the petrol engines (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.

  • Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
  • Clear wiring diagrams.
  • Reprint of the 3rd edition (1989).

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Specs:28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photographs and drawings
Publisher:Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2017)
Series:Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (198-199)
Book: VW Käfer, Karmann Ghia, 181 (ab 1968) - Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

VW Käfer, Karmann Ghia, 181 (ab 1968)

Language: German

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VW Käfer (ab Modelljahr 1970 bis 1983) - Reparatur und Wartung

Damit er auch in Zukunft läuft und läuft: Mit diesem Reparaturhandbuch kann jeder Besitzer eines Käfers ab Baujahr 1970 den Wolfsburger Klassiker in perfektem Zustand erhalten.

Mit Stromlaufplänen. Reprint der ADAC Ausgabe von 1983.

Author:ADAC
Specs:248 pages, 21.5 x 15 x 1.7 cm / 8.5 x 5.9 x 0.67 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous b&w photographs and drawings
Publisher:Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2013)
Book: VW Käfer (ab Modelljahr 1970 bis 1983) - Reparatur und Wartung

VW Käfer (ab Modelljahr 1970 bis 1983) - Reparatur und Wartung

Language: German

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Volkswagen Käfer (Typ 1) i Transporter (Typ 2) (od modeli 1968)

Bogato ilustrowany, fachowy poradnik poświęcony obsłudze i naprawie:

Samochody osobowe VW Käfer (Typ 1) w wersjach:
- VW 1200, VW 1200 L
- VW 1300, VW 1300 L
- VW 1500, VW 1500 L
- VW 1302, VW 1302 S
- VW 1303, VW 1303 A, VW 1303 L, VW 1303 LS, VW 1303 S, VW 1303 T, VW 1303 TL
- VW Jeans i VW Big Bug,
Z nadwoziami limuzyna i kabriolet.

Lekkie samochody ciężarowe VW Transporter (Typ 2), nadwozia:
- furgon - VW Transporter
- mikrobus - VW Bus
- towarowo-osobowy - VW Kombi
- skrzyniowy - VW Pick-up i pochodne.

Silniki benzynowe: - 1.2 L, 1.3 L, 1.5 L, 1.6 L, 1.7 L, 1.8 L oraz 2.0 L, z mechanicznymi, półautomatycznymi i automatycznymi skrzynkami przekładniowymi.

Lata od 08/1967.

  • Szczegółowe dane techniczne i regulacyjne, zasady obsługi technicznej i niezbędne materiały eksploatacyjne. Opis demontażu, naprawy i montażu poszczególnych części, mechanizmów i zespołów.
  • Polskie wydanie książki Revue Technique Automobile.
Author:Praca zbiorowa
Specs:280 pages, 29.5 x 21 cm / 11.6 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:314 photographs and drawings
Publisher:Wydawnictwa Komunikacji i Łączności WKŁ (PL, 2016)
Book: Volkswagen Käfer (Typ 1) i Transporter (Typ 2) (od modeli 1968)

Volkswagen Käfer (Typ 1) i Transporter (Typ 2) (od modeli 1968)

Language: Polish

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Related titles:

[HY] VW Beetle 1302/1302S (70-72) Clas Repr

VW Beetle 1302 & 1302 S - 1285 cc and 1584 cc (1970-1972)

J. H. Haynes, D. H. Stead

English | paperback | 184 p. | 2012

The VW Super Beetle Handbook - A Restoration Guide

The Volkswagen Super Beetle Handbook - A Restoration Guide For 1971-1974 Models

Editors of VW Trends Magazine

English | paperback | 176 p. | 2006

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Years: 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977


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