How to Restore Volkswagen Beetle
Veloce (Verlag)
978-1-84584-946-7 (ISBN)
With explanations of the basic skills required for a restoration - including welding, painting, and panel beating - and containing over 700 colour photos, this manual contains everything you need to know to make your Beetle like new again. Showing how to carry out hands-on bodywork and mechanical restoration, interior restoration, and troubleshooting, you'll find solutions to problems that simply aren't covered in normal workshop manuals. Even those with no technical knowledge or restoration experience can now see how to completely restore a Volkswagen Beetle, from bodywork, interior, mechanical and electrical - an essential manual for millions of Beetle owners around the world.
Jim Tyler has experience of restoring a wide range of classic cars, from a 1949 AC Saloon and 1940s military vehicles to cars manufactured into the 1990s. He has written classic car restoration guides based on his experience, owners' handbooks and workshop manuals for modern cars.
Acknowledgements, Introduction,Using this book & SafetyCHAPTER 1 - BUYING A BEETLERestoration/reshelling carsThe workhorseRestored carsCustomised carsConvertibles'Lookers'BajasWhere to lookWho to buy fromSpecialist dealersClassic car auctionsGeneral car auctionsHow much to payAssessing bodyworkUnderneathMechanical examinationMechanical/electricalInside the carOutside the carTest driveThe final analysisA caveatWhen you have bought your Beetle ...InspectionUnder the carRear of the carEngine compartmentGeneralInteriorFirst serviceAnd finally ...CHAPTER 2 - MECHANICAL RESTORATION & REPAIRWork place & toolsSafetyAvoiding troubleEngine tests & removalEngine removalHeight restrictionEngine strip, inspection & rebuildInspectionCrankshaft grindingRebuildPistons & cylindersCylinder heads: refitCylinder heads: repairRocker gearValve guidesModificationsHead overhaulLapping valvesRebuild continuedFuel pumpTinwareTopcoat paintsEngine electricsCoil & condenserDistributorHT componentsC/B (contact breaker) pointsRotor armTimingStatic timingDynamic timingDwell angleVacuum advanceEngine won't start!DiagnosticsIs there a spark?Low tension circuitHigh tension circuitHT leads, distributor cap, plugsFuelRunning inThe fuel systemFuel tankFuel tank sender unitFuel linesCarburettorSpecificationsInlet manifoldClutchClutch fork shaftClutch sparesClutch fork shaft rebuildGearbox (transaxle) removal & refittingSwing axle carsDiagonal arm suspension carsGearboxBrakes - overviewRear brakesFront brakes (drum)Front brakes (disc)Master cylinderBleeding the brakesSuspension/steeringFront suspension - torsion barBeam axleFront suspension - MacPherson strut typeRear suspensionSwing arm suspensionDiagonal arm suspensionWheel bearingsSteeringSteering wheel & columnGeneral electrical system - overviewRestoration & electricsBatteryLightsFusesWindscreen wiper rocker replacementRocker removalRefitStarter motorGeneratorVoltage regulatorHeat exchangers & exhaustHeating systemFinal setting upCarburationTransmissionBrakesCHAPTER 3 - BODYWORK & TRIM RESTORATIONPremises, tools, skills & equipmentWelding equipmentUsing a MIG welderFirst steps with a MIGOther tools & equipmentUse & abuse of body fillerUsing body fillerPanel beatingRepair panelsRust proofingRestoration - car conditionPaint & undersealSeat removalSeat repairRear seatFront seatsFixed glass removalWindow aperture repairsWindscreen refitHeadlining removalHeadlining replacementDoor removalDoor strip downDoor panel repairDoor rebuildWing removalWing repairWing replacementRunning boardsBodyshell welded repairRear inner wingRear bumper mountsFront end - overviewLuggage bay lid removal/replacementFlitch replacementFltch repair panelsSpare wheel wellRemoval of bodyshell from chassisFloor pan repair/replacementFloor pan repairCombined floor pan halves/heater channel replacementHeat channel replacementFrame headFront crossmember (toe board) replacementRear crossmember (heelboard) repair'A' & 'B' post repairRefit bodyshell to chassisQuarter panel repairWindow apertureLuggage/engine bay seal retaining stripsFlitch top rail repairUsing 'donor' car panelsPaintworkPainting equipment & facilitiesTypes of paintPreparationUnder the wingsFinishing touches'Boxing up'ChromeworkInteriorCase historyUpdateProfessional restorersSad but true ...CHAPTER 4 - ABOUT THE BEETLELiving with a BeetleDrivingIndex
| Erscheinungsdatum | 02.06.2016 |
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| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 207 x 270 mm |
| Themenwelt | Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Auto / Motorrad |
| ISBN-10 | 1-84584-946-9 / 1845849469 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-84584-946-7 / 9781845849467 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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