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I'm taking delivery of my new IM Speedster next week and hate to admit it, but my shade tree mechanical skills are found lacking. I would very much like to do as much maintenance on my car as I can, but am not sure where to start given the many different systems and mfg's used in the construction. Henry provides a pretty complete owner's manual, but what other reference books does the memeber's list recommend for simple processes like timing, valve adjustment, brakes, etc. keeping in mind that with some study I can learn which is the working end of a screwdriver?
1956 Intermeccanica(Speedster)
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I'm taking delivery of my new IM Speedster next week and hate to admit it, but my shade tree mechanical skills are found lacking. I would very much like to do as much maintenance on my car as I can, but am not sure where to start given the many different systems and mfg's used in the construction. Henry provides a pretty complete owner's manual, but what other reference books does the memeber's list recommend for simple processes like timing, valve adjustment, brakes, etc. keeping in mind that with some study I can learn which is the working end of a screwdriver?
Scott,
I agree with George's suggestions, at least the first two. Since I am not running Webers, I don't use that one. I especially like the John Muir publication, How To Keep Your VW Alive as it is geared for the less skillful home mechanic and has great entertainment value to boot. Good luck. With a little time and effort you will find that you can become a pretty respectable "shade tree mechanic."
John H.
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