Volkswagen Transporter (Type 2)
Workshop Manual:
1950, 1951, 1952, 1953,
1954, 1955, 1956, 1957,
1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962

The Volkswagen Transporter Workshop Manual: 1950-1962 is a comprehensive source of repair information for Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter models sold in the USA and Canada between 1950 and 1962. 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:

• 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:

• 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.