Volkswagen T2 Station Wagon/Bus Service Manual, 1968–1979 (P/N LPV 997 288)

Volkswagen of America’s Station Wagon/Bus Official Service Manual Type 2 (P/N LPV 997 288) covers 1968–1979 Station Wagon/Bus, Kombi, Campmobile, Panel Truck/Delivery Van, and Pickup models. Body coverage also includes the Double Cab Pickup. The foreword lists chassis-number ranges by model, and the repair sections flag production changes where they affect the work. The back cover lists Bentley stock no. V279 and ISBN 0-8376-0094-4.

PDF Navigation and Download

Chapter and wiring bookmarks link to all ten technical sections and the wiring diagrams. Text search is unavailable. Some diagram sheets are sideways, and small connector and terminal labels generally need zooming. A few markings remain faint even when enlarged.

The ZIP download contains one printable PDF with 490 pages, including four cover and title pages and seven blank pages.

Air-Cooled Engine, Drivetrain, and Electrical Work

These selected workshop topics give a sample of the manual. It also explains how to treat a corroded fuel tank and service the air-pressure windshield washer.

• Engine and clutch work includes engine removal and installation, cooling and lubrication service, internal engine repair, and clutch diagnosis and overhaul.
• Carburetor and fuel injection service includes rebuilding single and dual carburetors, synchronizing dual units, and testing fuel pressure, delivery, and AFC electrical components.
• Steering, suspension, and brakes includes front axle repair, torsion bar and ball joint checks, wheel bearing adjustment, alignment, brake overhaul, and hydraulic bleeding.
• Transmission and rear axle work includes CV joint overhaul, manual gearbox disassembly, differential setup, and road, stall-speed, and hydraulic pressure tests for the covered automatic.
• Electrical troubleshooting covers the battery, starter and charging circuits, lights, switches, instruments, horn, and rear-window defogger, with model-year wiring diagrams and VW Computer Analysis connections.
• Bodywork and scheduled service covers front and sliding doors, glass and vent wings, seats and trim, sliding roof service, heater controls, and factory maintenance schedules.

The manual is written for Volkswagen owners with mechanical skills and independent repair shops. Some body, engine, and transmission jobs call for specialized equipment and workshop experience.

Engine Overhaul and Fuel Diagnosis

The engine chapter separates removal of the 1600 from removal of the later air-cooled engines. It covers cylinder heads, valves, pistons and rings, crankshaft and camshaft inspection, hydraulic lifters, oil pumps and coolers, heat exchangers, and exhaust. Ignition service covers conventional systems and the breakerless system used on 1979 California models. The removal illustrations identify the VW 784 engine support bar.

Carburetor settings distinguish the Solex 30 PICT-2, 30 PICT-3, and 34 PICT-3 from the dual 34 PDSIT-2/3 setup. The manual shows the dual-carburetor central idle circuit and covers intake-air preheating, evaporative controls, and EGR.

For 1975–1979 AFC fuel injection, the schematic and test sequence help separate a fuel supply problem from a fault in the double relay, injectors, sensors, or wiring before replacing the control unit. The emissions procedures include oxygen-sensor testing for 1979 California models.

Transmission and Steering Coverage

Manual gearbox overhaul covers units through the earliest 1976 models. The chapter includes shift linkage, synchronizers, and ring-and-pinion setup with the VW 385 universal measuring bar. Automatic transmission overhaul covers the 1973–1975 unit, including the valve body, clutch packs, brake bands, oil pump, torque converter, selector, and final drive. The 1976 automatic uses a different transmission and retains the earlier final-drive design.

The steering chapter covers rebuilding the 1968–1972 worm-and-peg gearbox and adjusting or replacing the worm-and-roller gearbox used from 1973. Front axle illustrations show the wheel bearings and the VW 282d torsion-arm measuring jig. The manual warns that spinning dry bearing races with compressed air or overtightening the bearing clamp nut can damage the bearings.

Brakes, Body, and Maintenance

Brake procedures distinguish the 1968–1970 all-drum system from the front discs and vacuum servo used from 1971. The chapter includes the brake warning-light circuit and explains how blocked master-cylinder compensating ports can cause brake lockup or failure. It also warns that petroleum-based solvents can damage brake components.

The body drawings show the welded frame and body construction. Campmobile body-equipment procedures, including work on the front-hinged roof and its bellows, apply directly to 1968–1973 conversions. Separate maintenance schedules cover 1968–1974 and 1975–1979 vehicles. Reference tables include torque, alignment, wear limits, electrical test values, transmission ratios, shim selection, and lubricants.

Brake, fuel, transmission, and under-vehicle repair calls for proper support equipment, ventilation, fire precautions, and the measuring tools specified for the job.

Sample Fuel Pressure and Wheel Bearing Specs

For the AFC fuel-pressure regulator test, the manual specifies about 35 psi with the regulator vacuum hose disconnected and about 28 psi with it connected. The two readings show how the regulator should respond to engine vacuum.

The front wheel bearing procedure gives an axial play range of 0.03–0.12 mm for the dial-indicator check at the hub.