Tech Guides

Old, stiff, bent and broken curtain tracks can not only look untidy, but can be a real pain come bedtime.  Maybe you’ve just bought a Bus and it hasn’t got any as it started life as a Transporter.  Or, maybe you would like to upgrade from the classic DIY wires or the flat aluminium rods Westfalia used. 

Don’t run the risk of a flat battery when out and about, do this simple modification and camp happily ever after!  

Having trouble Starting your Air-cooled VW? Consider fitting our simple to install 'Hot Start Relay' solution.

When was the last time you checked the oil in your T2 Camper? Here's a simple guide on how to check and maintain the gearbox oil in your Camper.

If you are looking for extra space inside your T2 Bay van, a simple way is to move the spare wheel to the outside.

CVs worn on your Type 2 Camper? Here's our quick guide on how to fit new ones.

Don't be a dummy, belt up in the back. Read our guide on T2 Bay Camper van seat belts. 

When Volkswagen manufactured the T2 'Bay Window' bus they did some very strange things over the years. The 'Bay Window' buses, to your average man in the street, are all just camper vans, but the more you get into them, the more complicated they become

You are speeding down a hill, your bus is running like a dream when suddenly a learner pulls out in front of you. This is not the best time to check the efficiency of your brakes!

We had overhauled a 100% stock 1584cc Type 1 bottom end (re- machined surfaces/crank and fresh bearings throughout), hence we decided to top it off perfectly with new barrels, pistons and heads.

Dropping the back of a Beetle is easy when you know how and how far to go.

Faded logos and signwriting are all the rage these days.  Here’s how to do it yourself.

If you’ve taken the time to ply line and carpet your Van, the next inevitable step for many is to fit a rock ’n’ roll bed.

Big brakes make your Van faster. Fact. In a scientific direct correlation, as your stopping distance is reduced, your confidence on the anchors is increased, so you can brake later and dive deeper into the twisty bits, scaring the bejesus out of your passengers in the process

Fitting a pair of twin carbs – in our case, dual 34ICT Webers – is one of the most effective bolt-on engine modifications you can make.  Aside from the small improvement in performance they offer, when set up properly a pair of carburettors should give you an actual advantage when it comes to miles per gallon. 

Bay Window sliding doors suffer badly with rot. The vast majority of RHD Buses will either have had, or will need some repair work in this area, usually due to blocked drain holes, damage or just the fact that allthese Buses are now nearing half a century old. If you tackle the job and it hasn’t been repaired before, then your luck is in!

LEDs have a number of advantages over conventional lights, not least of which they allow you to tune the mood of your Bus to your disposition.

A common sight in Late Bays, the so-called ‘pancake’, or suitcase engine is not to be feared.  Here’s how to look after your Type 4 properly. 

This is one of those fiddly jobs everyone tries to put off, but it’s essential to your Bus’s longevity and surprisingly easy when you know how. 

VW electrical systems are, by and large, pretty robust. They were made to a high standard and all components used were built to last, so it’s not uncommon to see 1950’s VWs still running quite happily on completely original electrics, right down to the 6V charging system – proof, if it were needed, that VW got it right in the first place.

Tyre load ratings are incredibly important, so here's a quick guide from JK

There are a number of solutions for attaching a Vango Airaway Awning to your vehicle, as shown in this informative blog.

We've tackled a lot of projects over the years, so here's a few times from the JK Team!

Find out why using the correct Morris SAE 30 oil is so important for keeping a healthy engine