Take a visually thrilling joy ride through the complete history and influence of one of the most enduring and pleasurable consumer-focused sports cars of all time.
VW has sold over 2.5 million Golf GTIs across eight generations since its debut in 1975 as a 1976 model, and the car remains popular with both seasoned and newer collectors, including Gen X and Millennial enthusiasts. Celebrating 50 years of continuous production, The Complete Book of Volkswagen GTI is the ultimate resource for the sportier side of VW enthusiasts and racing fans. This comprehensive book features:
- A look back at the GTI’s rich racing history, including World Rally, Touring Car, and other categories
- Details on other performance models like the Scirocco, Corrado, Golf R32, Jetta GLI, and more
- Lavishly illustrated pages
The Complete Book of Volkswagen GTI will delight and inspire any classic racing fan and VW enthusiast in your life.
Each Haynes manual is written for the do-it-yourselfer and provides step-by-step instructions based on a complete disassembly of the vehicle. This hands-on experience provides the reader with specific and detailed instructions for performing everything from basic maintenance and troubleshooting to a complete engine overhaul. The models and model years covered in this title are as follows:
Diesel:
Volkswagen Jetta 1999 - 2005
Volkswagen Golf 1999 - 2005
Volkswagen GTI 1999 - 2005
Volkswagen TDI 1999 - 2004
Exclusions: Does not include information specific to models with the VR6 engine, the 5-cylinder engine, 2004 and later TDI-PD diesel engine, R32 AWD models or early 1999 models based on the A3 platform
This Haynes automotive repair manual includes 700+ photos and the following chapters:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Tune-up and routine maintenance
Chapter 2: Part A: Gasoline engines
Chapter 2: Part B: Diesel engine
Chapter 2: Part C: General engine overhaul procedures
Chapter 3: Cooling, heating and air conditioning systems
Chapter 4: Part A: Fuel and exhaust systems: gasoline engines
Chapter 4: Part B: Fuel and exhaust systems: diesel engine
Chapter 5: Engine electrical systems
Chapter 6: Part A: Emissions and engine control systems: gasoline engines
Chapter 6: Part B: Emissions and engine control systems: diesel engine
Chapter 7: Part A: Manual transaxle
Chapter 7: Part B: Automatic transaxle
Chapter 8: Clutch and driveaxles
Chapter 9: Brakes
Chapter 10: Suspension and steering systems
Chapter 11: Body
Chapter 12: Chassis electrical system
Wiring diagrams
