Volkswagen Repair Manual Types 11, 14, and 15: 1958-1960
This workshop manual contains original air cooled Volkswagen service information for Type 1 (Beetle and Karmann Ghia) models sold in the USA and Canada between 1958 and 1960. 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.
Factory changes and updates are noted in the text by manufacturing date, chassis number and part number.
Explanations of the operation of vehicle 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.