Repair manual suggestions

[Ritzcracker]

So I was given a vw 1600 motor that is pulled apart, I've never worked on a vw and because I now have a vw trike I want to get to know these motors. So it bring me to what is a good repair manual that will get me going. I already ordered a gasket kit and am looking forward to putting this one back together

 

[rhino 2]

So I was given a vw 1600 motor that is pulled apart, I've never worked on a vw and because I now have a vw trike I want to get to know these motors. So it bring me to what is a good repair manual that will get me going. I already ordered a gasket kit and am looking forward to putting this one back together

How to keep your VW alive.....A manual for the complete idiot.....

By....John Muir.....I used it to build a Dune Buggy engine and also to rebuild my 1971 Beetle engine......ThumbUpThumbUp.....I recommend it highly...

 

[DeathBySnuSnu]

Yep....the Muir book is a good place to start, especially when you dont know anything about vw.

Once it makes sense then a more technical manual like the Bentley manuals.

Then once you master stock builds then the How to hot rod vw engines book is a starter for modifying engines.

Review this link.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/v...&start=0&sid=1235fdededae98210203643ba6995d77

 

[vwbug72501]

Contact your local VW club. Every club I've ever dealt with has been full of friendly, helpful people who are welcoming to newbies. They have a vast pool of experienced local people, parts, and services that can save you lots of frustration and grief on the learning curve.

Here's what I found from Google: http://www.vwccny.com/ Probably a good place to start.

 

[Ritzcracker]

I just ordered the repair manual, thanks for that link for the vw club. I'm gonna check them out.

 

[Johnny Mac]

Found an online PDF version of "How to keep your VW alive". Please let me know if posting the link here will get me in trouble?