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New Project, what books to buy

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Hi All

I have just started a project on a 1975 1600 Beetle, only in the tearing down and cleaning stage at the moment

I have no idea which manual to buy or download, any pointers ??

I have ordered Tom Wilsons book on rebuilding an engine but am looking for a manual for the rest of the car, preferable a free download if they exist?

Thanks

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Heynes manual. Its got everything you need.
If you have the funds, then look into the Bentley Manuals (VW USA workshop manuals), but they run some pretty hefty price tags
Dont bother with the idiots guide - its a good read, but there are plenty errors and its missing some needed info
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Thanks Tony

would this be the correct book ?

https://www.exclusivebooks.co.za/product/9781850107293

cant seem to find an ebook version
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Yip, thats the one.
I've got one and use it regularly. I've also got the Bentley manuals, but I find Heynes easier to use and in a lot of areas better.
Dont hesitate, buy it, you wont be sorry.
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Thanks Tony
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Does anyone know where I can buy the VW Beetle and Karmann Ghia (1954-79) Automotive Repair Manual (Heynes) in south africa

Every place i have tried has like a 90 day waiting period??

Any suggestions as to who may have stock ?
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Try @Fig here on the forum, normally has a host of books

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Have you tried www.autobooks.co.za
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just order through amazon.co.uk
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Theres a lot of info on the internet, try youtube as well. Also try Rob and Daves aircooled Volkswagen pages , theyre a great resource
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Thanks everyone,

Thanks to a member here I have finally come right with the Heynes book

Now the work begins
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Great! Where did you buy it?


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