Technical Information Resource Links

[Doob]

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

[Oldman]

Nicely compiled Grant 
Stickie material.

[Doob]

Also -  previous post by Adrian
https://kombiclubaustralia.com/showthread.php?tid=29

[Mordred]

I agree that is a much more comprehensive list.  The Speedy Jim one below for fuel gauges is a big help. Ill add it here so it is in the same thread.

Speedy Jim's Home Page, Aircooled Electrical Hints


Electric Fuel Gauges (speedyjim.net)


Adrian

[Doob]

There is a Facebook page called "VW Dealer Literature Library"
https://www.facebook.com/groups/664574928002723

Mostly German documents - but occasionally find something in English.
There are some Australian dealership broachers

[Mordred]

Another one I have come across.

https://oldvolkshome.wetwesties.org/

The ignition Distributor Spec link is amazing for looking up settings and the type originally fitted to various engines.

And a good ref for measurement for the RNR bed hinges.

https://aircooledcommunity.com/wp-conten...hinges.pdf



Adrian

[Doob]

Cross reference to a great post from Adrian 
https://kombiclubaustralia.com/showthread.php?tid=553
http://oacdp.org/
Obsolete Aircooled Documentation Project website

[Doob]

Volksbolts is a supply company based in the UK.
In addition to their parts catalogue - the website has a good Technical & FAQ section.
http://www.volksbolts.com/faq.htm
[ Also have a facebook page -   https://www.facebook.com/volksbolts/]

Although the range of technical topics is limited - the depth of detail makes for some interesting reading.
Topics include; 
 

• Stainless steel bolts
  
• Electrical Crimp Connectors
  
• VW Codes
  
• Fuel Hoses
  
• Combustion Process & Ignition timing
  
• Maintenance & modifications (mainly Beetle focused)
  

 Some of these section links are referenced in other posts on this Kombi club forum. 
Cheers,
Grant.

[Wombatventures]

I know I've put it in other threads, but if anyone wants a PDF version of the Haynes or Bentley's manuals PM me and I can email them on. I also have a heap of others covering T3/Vanagon and other non Kombi VWs.
I'd rather share them around for everyone than hold onto them.

[Doob]

Cross reference to a KCA post from Orangina a few days ago .. A great reference material link.
https://kombiclubaustralia.com/showthrea...0#pid11140

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Hello everyone,

I have a collection of old brochures by paper and digital online as PDFs at my website: 
https://www.vw-t2-bulli.de/de-books-broc...amper.html

also some from Australia as Trakka
https://www.vw-t2-bulli.de/de-books-broc...vw-au.html

(and I'm still collecting)
regards,
Rolf-Stephan Badura
1979 Bus L camper conversion, 1970 Karmann-Ghia, HAZET tools