Volkswagen Type 3
Workshop Manual:
1961, 1962, 1963, 1964,
1965, 1966, 1967

The Volkswagen Type 3 Workshop Manual: 1961-1967 is a comprehensive source of repair information for Type 3 Volkswagen models sold in the USA and Canada between 1961 and 1967. This historical archive edition covers procedures for routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and rebuilding.

Air-cooled Volkswagens (Type 3) covered:

• Volkswagen 1500
• Volkswagen 1500A
• Volkswagen 1500N
• Volkswagen 1500S
• Volkswagen 1600
• Volkswagen 1600S Sedan (Notchback and Fastback)
• Volkswagen 1600S Variant (Station Wagon)
• Volkswagen 1500 Karmann Ghia Coupe

Engines covered in this Volkswagen repair manual:

• Volkswagen Air-cooled Type 3 "pancake" engine 1500cc
• Volkswagen Air-cooled Type 3 "pancake" engine 1600cc

Technical highlights:

• Engine and cylinder head service, repair and reconditioning, including bench testing procedures and specifications for 1500cc and 1600cc motors.
• Solex 32 PHN, 32 PHN-1 single carburetors, 32 PDSIT 2/3 dual carburetors, as well as fuel pump troubleshooting, rebuilding, and adjustment.
• Transmission removal, rebuilding, and adjustment, including early and later versions.
• Frame and floor repair with measurements and detailed cutting, alignment and welding instructions.
• Body repair and replacement procedures, including the sliding sunroof. Detailed painting preparation and procedures.
• Wiring diagrams identified by year and model.
• Running production changes and updates are noted in the text by manufacturing date, chassis number, engine number or part number.
• Detailed explanations of the various 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, disc and drum brakes, generator, starter, and wipers.
• Maintenance and lubrication charts and procedures.