1961-2003 How to Rebuild Volkswagen VW Air Cooled Engines Manual Book SA221

Description

How to Rebuild VW Air-Cooled Engines: 1961-2003
offers beautiful color photos with insightful step-by-step captions for expertly rebuilding Volkswagen air-cooled engines and provides in-depth, hands-on information for disassembly, inspection, machining, parts selection, preassembly, final assembly, installation, and tuning.
Not only are the procedures for rebuilding covered in depth but
engine model
types, identification codes,
specifications
, and details are also covered in a manner that allows the user to source a good later-model candidate for rebuilding and helps retrofit the
modern engine designs
into
earlier
chassis.
Table of Contents:
About the Author
Acknowledgments
What Is a Workbench Book?
Chapter 1: Before You Begin
A Brief History of the VW Flat 4 Engines
Engine Identification
Is This Engine Worth Rebuilding?
Planning
Work Area
Tools
Our Engine
Chapter 2: Engine Disassembly
Spotting a Rebuilt Engine
Be Patient
Get Organized
Engine Disassembly
Parts to Keep and Parts to Replace
Chapter 3: Parts Cleaning and Inspection
Cylinder Heads
Rocker Assemblies
Pushrods
Lifters
Camshaft
Connecting Rods
Crankshaft
Flywheel
Flywheel Gland Nut
Oil Pump
Oil Cooler
Engine Case
Chapter 4: Machine Shop
Choosing a Machine Shop
Engine Case Machining Procedures
Head Rebuilding Procedures
Post-Machine Shop Procedures
Chapter 5: Component Preparation
Engine Case
Head Studs
Internal Components
Long-Block Cooling Tin
Chapter 6: Preassembly
Preset the Flywheel Endplay
Scribe the Main Bearings
Gap the Piston Rings
Install the Rings on the Pistons
Chapter 7: Final Assembly
Crankshaft
Engine Case Preparation
Join the Two Halves
Flywheel
Piston
Barrell
Cylinder Heads
Oil Pressure Relief Valves
Full-Flow Filter Oil Pump Upgrade
Sump Plate
Valvetrain
Adjusting the Valves
Chapter 8: Accessory Installation
Important Questions to Ask Yourself
Carburetor: Rebuild or Replace?
Installing Accessories
Exhaust System
Chapter 9: Startup, Break-In, and Adjustments
Building a Test Stand
Installing an Engine on a Test Stand
Installing a 12V Starter in a 6V Transmission
Installing a 12V Engine in a 6V Transmission
Installing the Clutch and Pressure Plate
Vehicle Installation
Start the Engine
Appendix
Source Guide
Specifications:
Pages: 144
Size: 8.5 X 11 X 0.5  (inches)
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: 220+ Color Photos
Publisher: CarTech
ISBN: 9781613254332
Product Code: SA221