Volkswagen Workshop 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.