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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
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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