Description
This is a T2 1978 Auto LHD 2000cc Type 4 Injection Engine Full Nut And Bolt Restoration MOT And Serviced Tax Exempt. We imported her 15 years ago from US we have loads of service history dating back approx 50 years.
This is a chance of a full nut and bolt restoration complete engine auto gear box new Bilstein shocks all round complete rewire including loom.
new fire-retardant rock and roll seat foam and pop top foam. Made E10 compatible with all new fuel lines Fuel tank: remove, clean, inspect & leak tested. full service and mot. March 2026. It has a guaranteed insurance value of £42000
Past update previously detailed
Full body bare metal respray.
Automatic gearbox rebuild.
Full 2L Engine rebuild.
Stainless steel ‘Powerflow’ exhaust system.
Fossways Performance Front VW brake upgrade.
Billet wooden steering wheel.
Set of 5 empi 911 Alloy wheels new tyres.
Water pump added for window wipers.
Oil temp gauge added.
New door seals all round.
Custom tow bar, ideal for bike carrier.
New Left-hand wiring loom.
wax oiled underside.
New fire-retardant rock and roll seat foam and pop top foam.
New pop top bed fabric identical to original.
New pop top fabric.
Chrome door mirrors.
New curtains doubled with blackout.
New fuel hoses.
Improved accelerator pedal linkage.
Thermal window blackouts.
3 point rear seat belt
New seat foam
New seat fabric
New table and Leg
sink and gas hob combo
one double socket front with twin USB and single 13amp 240volt socket
Supply and retro fit Isotherm GE80 Fridge Kit in cool box
4 way fuse box
New replacement roof canvas.
Total past expenses £29100 before 2022.
Engine rebuild May 2022 - fitting by Mid Norfolk car company
Parts used from stateside tuning:
Barrel and piston set Keith Black 2. 1
Cam followers
Cam shaft (Web Cam)
Cam Wheel
Bearings - Main, big end and cam
Gallery plugs
New stainless exhaust components
Sandblast and paint tinware
Oil pump
Made E10 compatible
New additional oil cooler
fuel sum extension
replace steering idler pin bushes
new distributor
Total cost £6500
Auto gearbox rebuild 2023
£4000
Most resent service and work March 2026 Type 2 Detectives
Supply & fit (S&F new washer jets
Replace all 4 trailing arm ball joints
Replace both track rod rubbers
Replace brake pedal push rod pin
Supply & fit (S&F) new steering coupling
S&F new steering box seal
Strip, clean, inpsect, adjust & re-grease front
wheel bearings
S&F new CV boots and service CV joints
S&F new rear wheel bearings
S&F braided brake hoses all round
Clean up rear brakes, service & adjust
Reseal push rod seals, oil filter, sumps, rocker
cover gaskets, oil filler neck & dipstick rubber
S&F Biohose grade fuel lines
S&F modern style battery clamp down units
S&F new air filter
S&F new fuel filler inspection plate
Replace fuel breather connector & vent correctly
S&F new engine bay seal
Fuel tank: remove, clean, inspect & leak test.
replace breathers & filler neck, check sender
Supply filler neck rubber & filler neck top gasket
Fuel to brim the tank
MOT
S&F split charge system
S&F new battery
Re-wire radio into split charge system
Re-wire washer pump wiring
Supply new loom Fitting of new main loom
S&F flywheel shims, flywheel oil seal & O-ring
S&F Bilstein shocks all round
Engine service
Service parts - high zinc engine oil
Service parts - oil change kit
Service parts - spark plugs
Service parts - distributor cap
Service parts - rotor arm
Service parts - points
Service parts - condensor
Service parts - HT leads
Service parts - oil filter 10. 00 10. 00 2. 00
total £12500The living area has been modified to fit in with are every day living needs. Fridge sink gas hob and double usb point. Without changing the originality of the T2, no modern units.
What more do you need. Turn up to your campsite put the kettle on. Charge your phone, book your next campsite. Have family fun. Sleep in comfort with the new fire-retardant rock and roll seat foam and pop top foam. Both of which has a memory foam topper as an extra built in. This is a great bus which will bring many happy holidays.
The VW has been loving restored to combine modern needs while keeping all the original features. This T2 Camper will sit at 70mph all day long and accelerate at the speed of a modern car. She now has 110hp increased from the original factory 70hp. Performance VW brake upgrade which allows ample stopping capability.
Inside it was imperative to keep the old retro units and work with them. Fitting a fridge kit in the old cool box created a unique usable fridge to go camping for weeks. The addition of the sink and gas hob combo into the original work top looks greet. New fire-retardant rock and roll seat foam and pop top foam was replaced as well as all the fuel lines. Not just for safety but practicality it has made the VW E10 compatible.
