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Aircooled VW South Africa • New Project, what books to buy
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New Project, what books to buy

Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 2:20 pm
by Neil H
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

Neil

Re: New Project, what books to buy

Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 3:39 pm
by Tony Z
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

Re: New Project, what books to buy

Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 8:24 pm
by Neil H
Thanks Tony

would this be the correct book ?

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

cant seem to find an ebook version

Re: New Project, what books to buy

Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2018 12:25 am
by Tony Z
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.

Re: New Project, what books to buy

Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2018 7:55 am
by Neil H
Thanks Tony

Re: New Project, what books to buy

Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 9:58 am
by Neil H
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 ?

Re: New Project, what books to buy

Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 10:06 am
by retrovan
Try @Fig here on the forum, normally has a host of books

Herman

Re: New Project, what books to buy

Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 1:57 pm
by Riaan.N
Have you tried www.autobooks.co.za

Re: New Project, what books to buy

Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 3:12 pm
by Tony Z
just order through amazon.co.uk

Re: New Project, what books to buy

Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 5:43 pm
by JonnoDub
Theres a lot of info on the internet, try youtube as well. Also try Rob and Daves aircooled Volkswagen pages , theyre a great resource

Re: New Project, what books to buy

Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2018 11:27 am
by Neil H
Thanks everyone,

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

Now the work begins

Re: New Project, what books to buy

Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2018 1:24 pm
by Riaan.N
Great! Where did you buy it?


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