Restoration Blog

DIY guides, parts reviews, and real stories from the workshop

Engine Rebuild
Engine January 2025

Complete 1600cc Engine Rebuild Guide

Everything I learned pulling and rebuilding Jenny's engine. Tools needed, parts list, cost breakdown, and mistakes to avoid.

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Weber Carb
Performance January 2025

Weber Progressive Carb Installation

How to install and tune a Weber 32/36 DGEV. Step-by-step process and real-world performance gains.

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Suspension
Suspension January 2025

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.

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Body Work
Restoration January 2025

Choosing a VW Restoration Company

Two years searching before finding Sunflower Campers. Red flags to avoid and questions to ask.

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Buying
Buyer's Guide January 2026

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.

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Interior
Interior Coming Soon

Interior Restoration: Upholstery & Flooring

Choosing upholstery, installing new flooring, and bringing the interior back to life. What worked and what I'd do differently.

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Buying Guide
Advice Coming Soon

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.

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Tools
Tools Coming Soon

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.

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Learning
Resources Coming Soon

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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