1997 Volkswagen Combi Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1997 Volkswagen Combi covers a model powered by a gasoline engine of modest size: a 1.8L inline-four, naturally aspirated, with its camshaft mounted overhead. That engine drives a 4-door mini passenger van, and buyers chose between the Banca and Pasillo trims. The manual provides procedures and specifications for the engine, fuel and ignition, and torque values for the drivetrain, brakes and suspension.

Engines covered

• 1.8L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door mini passenger van

Trims covered

• Banca
• Pasillo

Known issues on the 1997 Combi. Passenger vans work hard, and the systems that carry the load come first in this discussion. The Combi's brakes, suspension and steering are backed by procedures and torque values, as are the transmission and drivetrain behind the four-cylinder. Diagnostics and specifications address the engine, its fuel and ignition systems and the cooling system. For the body in Banca or Pasillo form, wiring diagrams map the electrical system.