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Technical Information Directory
The technical section always under construction as new material is added.
Contributions to this section are always welcome.
 

Type 1 - Beetle Type 2 - Bus Type 3
Owner's/Parts/Other Manuals
VIN / Chassis Numbers
M-Codes
Wiring Diagrams
Paint and Upholstery
Model Numbers
Production Figures
Sales Figures - USA
Bearing Cross Reference
Engine Letter Codes
1948 Beetle Drawing
Karmann Split Bug Convertible Drawings
A guide to finding your paint colour
Trunk Liner Template - 1971
Owner's/Parts/Other Manuals
VIN / Chassis Numbers
M-Codes
Wiring Diagrams
Paint and Upholstery
How to read your M-Code / ID plates
Export Codes
Model Numbers
Glasurit formulas
Schematic Images
Split Bus Frame Dimensions (PDF)
Production Figures / USA Sales
Rotisseries (Forums thread)
Bearing Cross Reference
Engine Letter Codes
Bay Bus Mud Flap Template (PDF)
Barndoor Bus Gas Tank Stencil
VW Bus Cavity Preservation
Type 2 Repair Estimate Guide
Lubrication Chart
Owner's/Parts/Other Manuals
VIN / Chassis Numbers
VIN / Chassis Numbers - Type 34
M-Codes
Wiring Diagrams
Paint and Upholstery
Model Numbers
2-Tone Paint
Type 3 Scripting
Production Figures
Sales Figures - USA
Type 34 History
Type 34 Schematic Images
Bearing Cross Reference
Engine Letter Codes
Fastback Rear Shelf Template (PDF)

Type 4 - 411/412 Ghia Thing
Owner's/Other Manuals
VIN / Chassis Numbers
Wiring Diagrams
Model Numbers
Production Figures
Bearing Cross Reference
Sales Figures - USA
Engine Letter Codes
Owner's Manuals/Parts Manuals
VIN / Chassis Numbers
VIN / Chassis Numbers - Type 34
M-Codes
Wiring Diagrams
Paint and Upholstery
Model Numbers
Production Figures
Bearing Cross Reference
Type 3 Ghia History
Convertible Frame Dimensions
C-Trim Window Seal Installation
Owner's Manuals/Parts Manuals
VIN / Chassis Numbers
Wiring Diagrams
Thing Buyer's Guide
Thing Windshield Diagram (PDF)
Thing Tire Carrier (PDF)
Thing Tow Bar (PDF)
Thing Roll Cage (PDF)
Thing Sport Horns

Fridolin/Puma/Brasilia/Other Porsche Water-Cooled VW
Fridolin - Owner's Manuals
Puma - Owner's Manuals
Brasilia - Owner's Manuals
Phoenix Camper
Hormiga Parts Manual
Country Buggy Parts Manual
Wiring Diagrams
Engine Letter Codes - 914
Owner's Manuals/Parts Manuals
1999-1982 VIN Sequencing Decoder

Industrial Engine M-Codes - Additional documents  
Owner's Manuals/Parts Manuals
VIN Numbers
M-Code Supplements  

Dealers and Distributors Technical Instruction Manuals
USA Dealers and Distributors Listings
Canadian Dealers and Distributor Listings
1954 USA Distributors Listing
1951 Dealer List - German
1955 USA/Canada Distributors and Dealer Book
1955/56 USA/Canada Distributors and Dealer Book
I/1960 Distributors and Dealers Book 
1960 Salesman's Book 
61/62/63 WI Auto Show Pamphlets and Price Lists
1964 French Dealerships
1967, October, French Dealerships
1968 Australasian Dealer Network
1970 Distributors and Dealers Book
1971 Southern CA Auto Show Dealer Listing
1975 Distributors and Dealers Book

 

Heaters and Air Conditioning
Radios
Carburetors/Fuel Pumps
Fuel Injection
Attention All Service Stations/Calling All Workshops/VW Program
Look, Listen, Do It Better/Dealer Level Training
Der Berater / The Adviser
Notes on Practical Work
Type II Transporter Series 1200-1600 Shop Manual
Techtran VW Transmission Manual Models 003-010
1973 Automatic Transmission Troubleshooting
1975 010 Automatic Transmission Troubleshooting
Rieffle Transaxle Guide
Technical Bulletins
Workshop Bulletins
Technical Instruction Cards
Service Bulletins
Progressive Refinements
Without Guesswork
Convertible Tops
Miscellaneous Manuals & Instructions

VW Tools Dictionary
VW Tool Listing
Local Manufacture of Tools
VW Special Tools used on Porsche 356A
Zelenda VW Special Tools Catalog
1969 Zelenda VW Special Tools Catalog
1967 Belzer Tools Catalog
1970 Hazet Special Tools for Volkswagen Catalog
Dictionary/Glossary of  VW Terms

Articles/Informational Topics Miscellaneous
VW Birth Certificates
Semaphore reference guide and FAQ
Heating Tips
Packing and Supply Listing for Camping
Bosch Hella SWF SHO Blaupunkt date codes
Auto Transport/Shipping Information
Selecting a Shipping Company
Engine Letter Codes - replacement and exchange
Engine Main Bearing Listing
VW Bearing Chart (PDF of Part #s and sizes)
1950-67 Type 2 Gear Ratios and Stock Tire Dimensions
VW Bus RPMs/Speeds based on RGB and Tire Sizing
Engine Build Sheet
Engine Blueprinting Worksheet (PDF)
Top End Calculator Spreadsheet
Rear Torsion Bar Force Calculator Spreadsheet
Establishing Push Rod Length and Rocker Arm Geometry (PDF)
VW-related sounds
VW-related Fonts
Type 1-Based Vehicle Production Figures
1961 Parts Suppliers
Purchased Parts Manufacturers List (OEM Codes)
1992 Volkswagen parts Inventory (VWoA) (PDF)
Automotive Specific German/English Translations
Porsche Classic Parts Catalog information
Wiring size conversion chart - German mm to USA AWG
36hp High Performance and Stock Engine Parts (PDF)
Jim Martin Airspeed Engine Build
Bosch Tune-Up Parts Chart
Kienzle Clock Repair
Speedometer Adapter Plate - 100MPH
VDO 333051D Tachometer Internal Schematic
VW Timing Degree Wheel

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