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This technical wiki is aimed at classic Volkswagen enthusiasts. The objectives are to create an ever growing technical knowledge base, free for all to use, which will evolve as contributors join and add to the existing articles. The wiki is in its very early days but hopefully will eventually become an online place where people can find and share their knowledge of classic Volkswagen technical information.

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About the VWiki

 * How to become a contributor
 * Quick guide for contributors and users
 * Wiki etiquette
 * Editing help
 * Contact us

How-To Articles

 * Find the way around your engine
 * Engine servicing and tune-up
 * Building an engine


 * Clutch


 * Suspension


 * Steering


 * Brakes


 * Electrics


 * Bus Interior


 * Technique and tips

Technical Data

 * Chassis numbers and info


 * Engine codes


 * Gearbox codes


 * M Codes


 * Paint codes


 * Torque settings for rolling chassis


 * Wheels

Aeroengines

 * Aeroengine Conversions

General History
The History of the The Beetle and other air-cooled cars produced by Volkswagen.

The Cars
Volkswagen produced many air-cooled vehicles throughout its history before finally switching to water-cooled cars as many other car manufacturers around the world. Here is a list of those air-cooled beauties:


 * The Beetle


 * The Type 3s


 * The Karmann Ghia


 * The Split Screen Buses


 * The Bay Window Bus


 * The Type 181


 * The Type 4


 * The T3 / Type 25

The Looks
The different vehicles were very popular and loved by the general public. But some people went all the way and the Beetle and the other vehicles were customized. Several styles came to be known:


 * The Cal Look


 * The Resto Cal Look


 * The German Look


 * The French Look


 * The Rat Rod

The Names
The Beetle was popular around the world. It had a different name in each language. Here is a list of those names.

Related Literature

 * General Maintenance Books


 * Model Specific Books


 * Engine and Performance Books


 * Historical Interest and Looks Books


 * Paint Books


 * Other Books

Related Links
Please if you submit a link make sure that you include a brief description. Links should also be organised by alphabetical order.


 * General information and model specific websites including international registers


 * Communities and Forums


 * Clubs, groups, 'syndicates':
 * UK
 * US
 * Rest of the World
 * Model Specific


 * VW Magazines:
 * UK
 * US
 * Rest of Europe
 * Other and Online


 * Personal sites and Sites of Interest


 * VW shows and meets calendar:
 * UK Shows and meets
 * US Shows and meets
 * Europe Shows and meets
 * Rest of the World Shows and meets


 * Racing


 * VW related Companies
 * UK
 * US
 * German
 * Rest of the World