1978 VOLKSWAGEN BUS

2.0L H4•RWD•MANUAL•gas•CJ

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$6,435 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,287/yr · 110¢/mile equivalent

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Labor Times — 1978 Volkswagen Bus

MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

460 jobs across 17 categories

body (31)

brakes (36)

cooling (21)

drivetrain (20)

electrical (66)

engine (58)

exhaust (24)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (8)

hvac (22)

ignition (12)

interior (24)

maintenance (28)

misc (2)

steering (15)

suspension (39)

transmission (34)

Repair Procedures — 1978 Volkswagen Bus

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body · 31

brakes · 36

cooling · 21

drivetrain · 20

electrical · 66

engine · 58

exhaust · 24

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 8

hvac · 22

ignition · 12

interior · 24

maintenance · 28

misc · 2

steering · 15

suspension · 39

transmission · 34

Torque Specs — 1978 Volkswagen Bus

Units

129 torque specs across 11 categories

brakes (23)

cooling (18)

drivetrain (11)

electrical (11)

engine (39)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

ignition (3)

suspension (10)

transmission (3)

Fluid Capacities — 1978 Volkswagen Bus

DTC Codes — 1978 Volkswagen Bus

No DTC data for this vehicle.

Battery Specs — 1978 Volkswagen Bus

BCI Group 48

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

380 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

60 Ah

Amp Hours

95 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityRight Positive

Dimensions11.94" × 6.88" × 7.5"

🛒 Cross-references (buy at any parts store)

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Fitment notes: Battery located under rear seat or in engine compartment; metric DIN standard also compatible

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Control Modules — 1978 Volkswagen Bus

Every control module on the 1968-1979 Volkswagen Bus — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement.

Bosch D-Jetronic Control Unit (D-Jet ECU)1.2 hr R&Rno coding

📍 Under driver seat or behind dashboard (1972-1974 Type 4 fuel-injected engines only)

⚠️ Analog electronic fuel injection control unit with no software, memory, or diagnostic capability. Not programmable. Adjust mechanically via potentiometers and air-fuel mixture screws. Rare on US-market Bus; most used carburetors.

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Maintenance Schedule — 1978 Volkswagen Bus

28 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (28)

Wiper Blade Sizes — 1978 Volkswagen Bus

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1978

13″

Driver side

13″

Passenger side

Attachmenthook

📝 Type 2 T2. Symmetrical blade configuration. No rear wiper on standard models.

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

13″Bosch ICON 13A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30113 · ANCO 31-13Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls — 1978 Volkswagen Bus

No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Vehicle Info — 1978 Volkswagen Bus

Wiper blades

Type 2 T2. Symmetrical blade configuration. No rear wiper on standard models.

Driver side

13in

Passenger side

13in

Attachment

hook

13″ fits: Bosch ICON 13A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30113 · ANCO 31-13

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1978 Volkswagen Bus 2.0L H4 and can vary by trim.

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