Book excerpt: Now available for the first time as a single volume is the Volkswagen Transporter Workshop Manual: 1950-1962 for models sold in the USA and Canada. This manual is a reproduction of the original air cooled Volkswagen service and repair information. This historical archive edition covers procedures for routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and rebuilding. Air-cooled Volkswagens (Type 2) covered: * Volkswagen Type 2 Ambulance * Volkswagen Type 2 Delivery Van * Volkswagen Type 2 Kombi * Volkswagen Type 2 Micro Bus * Volkswagen Type 2 Micro Bus De Luxe * Volkswagen Type 2 Pick-up Engines covered in this Volkswagen repair manual: * Volkswagen Air-cooled Type 1 "upright" engine 1131cc, 25hp * Volkswagen Air-cooled Type 1 "upright" engine 1192cc, 36hp * Volkswagen Air-cooled Type 1 "upright" engine 1192cc, 40hp Transmissions covered in this Volkswagen repair manual: * Volkswagen fully synchronized 4-speed manual transmission Technical highlights: * Engine and cylinder head service, repair and reconditioning, including bench testing procedures and specifications for 25 through 40 hp motors. * Solex 26 VFIS, 28 PCI, and 28 PICT carburetors as well as fuel pump troubleshooting, rebuilding, and adjustment. * Transmission removal, rebuilding, and adjustment, including early and later versions. * Body repair and replacement procedures, including the sliding fabric sunroof. Detailed painting preparation and procedures. * Wiring diagrams identified by year. * Factory changes and updates are noted in the text by manufacturing date, chassis number, engine number or part number. * Full explanations of the operation various systems, with exploded views, cutaways and diagrams. * Required workshop equipment, tools, and equipment for local manufacture listings. * Troubleshooting tables for clutch, carburetor, fuel pump, steering, brakes, generator, starter, and wipers. * Maintenance and lubrication charts and procedures.