1987 Volkswagen Atlantic Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1987 Volkswagen Atlantic lists three trims, C, GL and GLS, on a 4-door sedan body. Power comes from a naturally aspirated SOHC inline-four burning gasoline, either the 1.7L (105 cu in) or the 1.8L. Expect procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics for the engine, fuel system, ignition, transaxle, brakes, suspension, steering and body.

Engines covered

• 1.7L inline-four (105 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 1.8L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• C
• GL
• GLS

Known issues on the 1987 Atlantic. The 1987 Atlantic in C, GL or GLS trim uses a sedan body and SOHC gasoline engines. Ignition and fuel system diagnostics pair with engine specifications and torque values; the cooling system and transaxle receive procedures of the same kind. Wiring diagrams cover the electrical system, and procedures for brakes, suspension, steering and the body round out the systems addressed.