Technical Information Resource Links

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Although I cannot confirm the accuracy of the content, I have found the following website links useful when researching technical information related to my Kombi. I know some of these links already appear elsewhere within this forum – but I thought it might be useful to start compiling them in one forum thread.

ClubVeeVub – Based in Sydney – has a great reference section.
https://www.clubvw.org.au/vwreference/

Rob & Dave’s Aircooled Volkswagen Pages – focus on Bugs rather than Buses but some great information here.
http://www.vw-resource.com/index.html

Ratwell.com website (based in USA) – massive amount of information
https://www.ratwell.com/

Thesamba.com website archives (based in USA )
In particular, the technical section
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/lit/

For a great range of VW Manuals (mostly USA but includes a 1976 Sopru Owners Manual)
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/type2.php

Glossary of VW terms
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/dic/index.php


For Part Numbers and exploded assembly drawings
https://volkswagen.7zap.com/en/rdw/
Go to typ2/syncro and select the year.

Also, rawtell’s microfiche collection
https://www.ratwell.com/technical/Microfiche.html

For VW Solex Carburetor Types, Base Flange Numbers Matching BOSCH Distributor numbers and stock carburetor jetting data. (1100 to 1600 cc engines only)
https://www.glenn-ring.com/031/carb%20-%...isting.pdf

[b]The golden bug.com[/b]

https://www.thegoldenbug.com/en/vw_technical_articles


Classic Volkswagen Technical Wiki (the ads are annoying but some good links)
https://volkswagens.fandom.com/wiki/Main...nical_Data
 
Hard Copy Workshop Manuals  (no links provided here)

VW Official Service Manual - Station Wagon / Bus 1968 to 1976 – Bentley Publication - code V279-17-0809 [USA publication]

Workshop Manual Series No 48 – Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter – Series 1200-1500-1600 by Scientific Publication – First Edition Feb 1971 [note; there maybe a later edition ?]

Haynes Workshop Manual – VW 1600 Transporter 1968 thru 1979 – All Models 96.7 cu inch (1584 cc)  

‘How To Keep Your Volkswagen Alive’ – By John Muir – 7th Edition 2006 USA

How to Rebuild VW Air-Cooled Engines 1961-2003 By: Prescott Phillips
 

Cheers

Grant