In addition to comprehensive maintenance and repair on the 1.6 and 1.7 liter engines, there's a wealth of specific information on the bigger GTI 1.8 liter engine (which includes modified fuel injection, a special cylinder head, oversize valves, and much more), the Pickup Truck (which uses a different, leaf spring rear suspension), and the Convertible's top adjustment. Complete tune-up steps and emission control specifications for the fuel-injected and carbureted engines, including the electronic ignition systems found on many models, help ensure that your car will run at peak performance. There is also a comprehensive body repair section, with detailed body dimensions for the sedan, Cabriolet, Scirocco and Pickup. This Volkswagen Rabbit, Scirocco, Jetta service manual covers 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, and 1984 models with gasoline engines. This manual includes both the American-made Rabbit and VW Pickup Truck, and the German-made Convertible, Jetta and Scirocco models built for sale in the United States and Canada. Here is a sample of the kind of up-to-date information you will find: Fundamental automotive concepts, with simple explanations of basic troubleshooting, effective workshop practices and tools. Complete tune-up specifications for all models covered - including those with breakerless transistorized ignition systems, plus troubleshooting and repair of the CIS fuel injection system. Valve adjustment for the overhead camshaft engine, emission control tests, repairs and vacuum line hook ups. Rebuilding disc and drum brakes - including Kelsey-Hayes calipers. Repairing the front suspension and the steering gearbox - including complete service and repair of the power steering system. Repairing the Pickup Truck's rear suspension. Troubleshooting, replacing or repairing every component of the electrical system - with all the available wiring diagrams from the vehicle manufacturer. Adjusting and rebuilding the automatic transmission and the manual transmission. Adjusting and repairing the sunroof. Plus the comprehensive Volkswagen factory tolerances, wear limits, adjustments and tightening torque specifications. Covering: Lubrication & Maintenance, Brakes and Wheels, Suspension and Steering, Fuel and Exhaust Systems, Engine And Clutch, Electrical System, Body and Interior, Manual Transmission & Automatic Transmission. 720 pages, 1151 illus/diagrams, 100 pages of electrical diagrams. SB.
SKU: VW38WP ISBN: 9780837601830
