VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia 1954-1979 Repair Manual & How To Hot Rod Volkswagen Engines (2 Book Set)

This repair manual covers Volkswagen Beetle and Karmann Ghia, 1954 through 1979. Note: this manual does not include VW diesel engine information.

Step-by-step procedures and detailed illustrations guide you through every job, from routine maintenance and troubleshooting, all the way to complete teardown & rebuild.

Haynes repair manuals are used by the pros, but written for the do-it-yourselfer.

Get maximum performance from your Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Bus, Squareback or Fastback. 

Included are sections on engine swaps, aftermarket parts, and a comprehensive supplier index. Modify your engine for street, off-road, circle track or drag racing. 

Volkswagen air-cooled engine building basics: 

• Beetle Power
• The People's Car
• VW Engines All Alike? Hardley
• Bolt-On Horsepower
• Adding Performance
• How Much HP Can You Afford?
• HP Ratings - Real or Imaginary?
• Ignition
• Carburation
• Exhaust
• Cylinder Heads
• Pistons & Cylinders
• Crankshafts
• Lubrication, Cooling & Breathing
• Camshaft & Valve Train
• Blueprinting
• Engine Assembly
• Supercharging
• 6-/12-Volt Conversions and more
• Porsche Engine for the VW?
• Installing '66 and Later Engines in Earlier Chassis
• Converting Flat Engines to Upright
• Corvair Power
• Stability & The Beetle
• Handling
• Parts Information