php TYPE 2 – SPLIT SCREEN – N2 Engineering
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"Daytona Beach, USA - February 21, 2009: A line of well worn, Volkswagen Bus rat rods at a car show in Daytona Beach. Each one is rusted to perfection."

HOW CAN WE HELP?

We offer a range of repair, refurbishment and supply services to help you keep your Splitty on the road.

Steering boxes are available as outright purchase, service exchange or, if you prefer, we can refurbish your own. That applies to all years from 1950 onwards, Brazilian boxes can be accommodated on an inspection and quote basis as parts are not readily available. If you’re planning a steering box lift we can shorten your box to suit.

Gearboxes follow the same services and whilst here we can carry out final drive and gear ratio changes to give better cruising speeds to suit modern traffic and larger engines. Reduction boxes are also refurbished so we can offer a hub nut to hub nut service.

See the separate section for straight axle and IRS conversion kits plus rack and pinion steering kits.

King pins can be refurbished and supplied either standard height or flipped for a 3″ drop. Link pin kits can be supplied and if you’re fitting a narrowed beam we can supply shortened and re-dimpled leaves and shortened track rods. Refurbished beams are also available and can be built up with adjusters and finished to suit.

If you need something else mechanical or electrical rebuilt or refurbished feel free to contact us, if we can’t help we may know someone who can.

PRICING

Steering Box Refurbishment From £550.00
Steering Box Shortening From £125.00
Gear Box Refurbishment From £595.00 + Parts
Reduction Box Refurbishment £350.00
Spindle Refurbishment From £695.00

WHY CHOOSE US?

We offer a full range of repair and refurbishment services for original aircooled VW parts and have years of experience to call on. We are happy to offer advice and assist you however we can whether you’re changing your oil or changing your engine. We can handle pretty much any mechanical or electrical problem you have so if it’s not listed feel free to call.

  • We make your servicing or repairs more convenient and less challenging
  • We have a wealth of experience and are always friendly and professional
  • We offer a wide range of mechanical services
  • Short turnaround times for most work
  • We work to your budget and timeframe

POPULAR QUESTIONS

  • What is the best gear oil to use?

    Use EP80/90 GL4. Don’t use GL5 because the additives coat and damage the brass synchro rings. Once a refurbished box has been run for 500 miles change the oil and then just check levels at regular services for 20,000 miles

  • Can I get better cruising speeds whilst retaining the reduction boxes

    You can improve cruising speeds by fitting different ring and pinion sets, either 3:88 or 3:44. You’ll need more than a 1,600cc engine though. Give us a call to discuss the best options for your own specific set-up.

  • Which is better, Straight Axle or IRS

    They both have pro’s and con’s so give us a call and we’ll go through the whole process for both options.

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