Guides

Setting Your Valves and Timing an Engine   Setting Your Valves and Timing an Engine So you are having issues with your engine running efficiently.  You might be suffering from a ‘flat spot’ in your engine rev range or your exhaust is coughing and spluttering... Read More
Rob’s Guide to Shock Absorbers   Rob’s Guide to Shock Absorbers With many choices of brand and size available from Cool Air we thought we would sum up our range in this handy guide... Read More
Cool Air’s Top 10 Essential VW Spares   Cool Air’s Top 10 Essential VW Spares Whether nipping to the shops for a pint of milk or setting off on an epic 3 week Euro Show road trip adventure, what spares or kit do you carry for your Classic VW? Read More
Alternator Conversions   Alternator Conversions We talk you through all the parts you need and how to convert your Type 1 engine from a dynamo to an alternator charging system Read More
Bus Tail Lights   Bus Tail Lights We look at the history of the Splitscreen and Baywindow Bus Tail Light Assembly and the changes in design throughout the years. Read More
Bus Indicators   Bus Indicators 1958 Kombi The original Splitscreen Bus was not installed with front facing flashing indicators.  Instead... Read More
Bus Door Handles   Bus Door Handles Cab Door Handles 1958 Kombi The Splitscreen Bus was fitted with two different types of... Read More
The VW Samba   The VW Samba The VW Samba or Sondermodel (Special Model) was the top of the range Splitscreen Microbus... Read More
Engine Ventilation   Engine Ventilation Engine ventilation is a vital part of the air-cooled VW engine as it requires a... Read More
VW Bus Bumpers   VW Bus Bumpers 1963 Front & Rear Bumper VW Bus Bumpers were iconic in there design from the... Read More

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