Complete 1600cc Engine Rebuild Guide
Everything I learned pulling and rebuilding Jenny's engine. Tools needed, parts list, cost breakdown, and mistakes to avoid.
Read more →Weber Progressive Carb Installation
How to install and tune a Weber 32/36 DGEV. Step-by-step process and real-world performance gains.
Read more →Bilstein Shocks: The Upgrade That Changed Everything
How a snapped anti-roll bar led to the best £400 I spent. From driving on jelly to confident handling.
Read more →Choosing a VW Restoration Company
Two years searching before finding Sunflower Campers. Red flags to avoid and questions to ask.
Read more →Buying a Classic VW Camper: What I Wish I'd Known
This is not a decision you should take lightly. Learn from my expensive mistakes. Essential books, red flags, and realistic costs.
Read more →Interior Restoration: Upholstery & Flooring
Choosing upholstery, installing new flooring, and bringing the interior back to life. What worked and what I'd do differently.
Read more →Buying Your First Bay Window
What I wish I knew before buying Jenny. Rust spots to check, mechanical issues to look for, and realistic budget expectations.
Read more →Essential Tools for VW Restoration
The tools that got me through the rebuild. What you absolutely need versus nice-to-haves, and where to spend your money.
Read more →How I Learned to Rebuild an Engine
The YouTube channels, manuals, and forums that taught me everything. Resources for learning VW mechanics from scratch.
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