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A Big place that VW Campers rot is in the bottom 2 corners of the windscreen panel. Its is easily temporarily covered with filler and a bit of paint. Beware this can get very expensive if it has been bodged up. Check these very carefully, take a magnet with you. A fully restored van would probably have had a new front panel fitted so this will not be an issue.

A bodged up van will have been filled. This will soon cause the paint the bubble and probably wont even last a few weeks. This will result in a proper repair doing. It will get very expensive as it is very labour intensive. A new Front Panel will cost anything from £60-£75.00 and a new windscreen seal would cost around £25 for a genuine vw one. Labour i estimate around £300.00 plus paint etc.

Avoid restored vans without a NEW Front panel fitted.

Apart from the oil leaks mentioned in the previous post. There are some very basics to check just visually even to the 'novice' are easily spottable.

First off.
Check all around the carburettor for small fuel leaks.. The old ones are especially prone to leaking. These are very expensive to replace at around £120.00 each plus labour.

Check the fuel pump area. Especially around the base for leaks. These are a bakelite type flange that get very brittle in time and crack. However these are very cheap and easily replaced.

Check the Inlet Manifold boots. These need checking for cracks. They are not a simple job to do which is frustrating as the boots are only around £2.00 each.

Parts such as the Distributor cap/leads and engine surround seal are very cheaply and easily replaced. By if your buying a restored Van they should all have been changed.

Please add your comments below on other things worth checking.

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The first in what will no doubt be numerous articles on things to look for when buying a VW Camper.

First off we will look at the very Basics starting off here with a simplisitic look at the Engine itself. Here the most popular engine the 1600 cc is covered in general detail. A more detailed look will be covered later.

First Off.

1) Oil Leaks

There are 3 main areas to look for Oil Leaks.

1)Where the engine is bolted to the gearbox. A quick look underneath the van you will easily see where the engine is attached to the gearbox. If there is a drops of oil here however small this is very likeley to be the Crankshaft oil seal. This is a very very common fault and the majority on non recondictioned engine seem to be leaking. This in itself is not a major problem but will only get worse over time eventually causing oil contamination of the Clutch. Because the engine has to be removed , It can be a very expensive job to replace the seal which on its own costs only around £3.00, but the labour is usually around the £100.00 mark.

2)Pushrod tubes. The pushrod tube seals are also very prone to leaking. This is a bit difficult to see from underneath the van but if you look inbetween the cylinder heads and the main engine case any oil around that area is from these. There are 2 ways to replace the seals depending on how many are leaking. If you only have one leaking the cheapest option is to replace one using a collasible tube. This can be done in situ we saves on time and if your paying labour costs. If there are 2 or more leaking i would seriously recommend removing the heads and replacing all tubes and seals. The parts would cost around £20.00 but its the labour (around £150-£200) cost that can be expensive if your dont do the work yourself.

3)The final place very prone to leaking oil is the rocker covers. This is very easy to see from underneath. The cause of this can be a number of reasons. Incorrectly fitted gaskets, the spring loaded clips are worn and the rocker covers themselves maybe warped. This is an inexpesive job and i recommend replacing the rocker covers/clips and gaskets in one go. The parts will cost around £20.00 and easy i pretty esy DIY job for your self. And not very labour intensive should you be paying.

please add your tips and comments below.

This Years Volksworld show Takes place over the weekend of March 29 and 30th. At its usual venue of Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey. An Absolutley superb venue for this event. The whow itselfs attracts some of the Best cars from around Europe.

The show has plenty of things to see and do and with all the trade stalls it will keep you occupied for hours. There is a large Cars for sale Area, should be be looking to buy a show winner or restoration project there should be somthing for you.

Theres also a How to...... section and section for kids so they dont get bored either. Well worth the day out.

vist the official volksworld show site

DubFreeze February 17th - County Showground Stafford. Always the first of the year And without failure every year is a cracking show to get the seaon off to a flying start.  If youve never been to this one , go this year. The weather cant ruin it and the large heated halls offer the superb venue for this type of event. Check the official website for all the details

Ultimate Dubs 9th March - Telford International Centre, Shrops . A new one on me this. The website looks superb but it does seem to be Mainly VW watercooled orientated. But if your into that type of Stuff get yourself along. Website

Welcome All VW Camper Owners to VWType2.co.uk VW Camper New,Articles, How too etc. Please forward any items of interest to us Including Pics of your Campers that can be included here for GOOD!

A Preview of the Early first half of the VW Show scene will be in the next post. Appearing Very Shortly.