Preservation Parts Engines

Fantastic Deals on Preservation Parts Engines - For a Limited Time Only! 

We've extended 10% off Preservation Parts Engines, through February and March, so you can get an even better deal on hand-built engines at Just Kampers. 

You'll get the same great quality engines, created by a team of air-cooled engine specialists in the UK, with 10% off the total price.
That means you'll save from £287.40 to a massive £921.00, depending on the engine you pick! 

These deals are available for retail customers only, and are running from 00:00 on Sunday, 1 February 2026 and will end after 23:59 on Monday, 23 March 2026. 

You'll find plenty of information on this page, and on the pages for the engines themselves, about what exactly is included in each, as well as learning how Preservation Parts engines are made. 

If you're not sure which engine is best for your VW, then get in touch with the JK Team on 01256 86 22 88 or send us an email at sales@justkampers.co.uk and we'll do our best to help you select the perfect new engine for your air-cooled Volkswagen. 

There's a great range of top quality air-cooled engines available at Just Kampers. 

Whether you're busy restoring your Beetle, want to upgrade your VW T2 Bay, or you've blown up your original engine, our range of Preservation Parts engines offer some great options. 

You'll find short block and turnkey options available, depending on what you need for your classic Volkswagen, and you'll find links and more information for both below. 

What's the difference between a turnkey engine and a short block engine? 

Simply put, a turnkey engine arrives with you fully built and tested, including a huge range of engine ancilaries already correctly fitted. This means you can simply install the engine, start your VW up, and get going! 

Short block engines, on the other hand, are supplied as a more basic unit which you'll need to finish building yourself before you can get going. These are a great option if your old engine had a lot of parts you can reuse.

You can find out more about both of these options below, to help you find the best video for you.

Not sure which engine is right for you?

Get in touch with the JK Team on 01256 86 22 88 or via email if you're not sure which engine is right for you, and we'll do our best to help! 

We know that buying a new engine is no small investment, especially with so many options available, so we're here to help make sure you're getting the right engine for you, your classic VW, and your budget. 

Turnkey Air-Cooled Engines from Preservation Parts

These top-quality turnkey engines are made in the UK for Just Kampers, as part of our Preservation Parts range. Invest in a brand-new turnkey engine to get your classic VW back on the road, or improve its performance. 

There are 1600cc, 1641cc, and 1776cc options available, all of which can be built for either a VW Beetle or a VW T2 Camper - whether it's a T2 Splitscreen or a T2 Bay. 

These engines come with a standard exhaust system, as well as the carbs, plugs, wiring, accessories, and other components already in place, set up and tested, so you can install your new engine and hit the road straight away.  

Please call the JK Team on 01256 86 22 88 to check availability and vehicle details before you order, so we can get the right engine with the right components sent out to you. 

Preservation Parts Turnkey engines feature: 

The ancillary package: 

VW Beetle Turnkey Engines from Preservation Parts

VW T2 Split Turnkey Engines from Preservation Parts

VW T2 Bay Turnkey Engines from Preservation Parts

Short Block Air-Cooled Engines from Preservation Parts

What specs are available with Preservation Parts' short block engines?

We're stocking a range of different engines for VW Beetles and the VW T2 Bay, including a 1600cc engine, an upgraded 1641cc engine and a 1776cc engine. You can check out the specifications below, as well as see which parts are new, and which are reused OEM parts. 

These short block engines are non-running, and will need additional building and attention when they arrive with you.

Please check the specifications below to see what you will and will not receive included with your new short block engine.

If you're at all unsure of what you need, or which components you may need to source seperately, give the JK Team a call on 01256 86 22 88 to check availability and vehicle details before you order - we're here to help! 

How are the Preservation Parts engines built? 

These are new engines, rebuilt from a combination of new and OEM components. Created right here in the UK by our friends at The VW Engine Company, there's a speedy turnaround for our Preservation Parts engines, so you'll be back on the road in no time! 

During the build, some original Volkswagen parts are reused - this isn't about cutting costs or cutting corners, but because some of the original components from VW are better quality than the new parts which are currently available. 

Any reused original parts are thoroughly tested and checked to be well within manufacturers tolerances. Reusing these components also helps to reduce the amount of resources which are used while building each engine.