Differences between Wet Clutch and Dry Clutch Power Units for VAs

by Jim Andrews This article has been compiled to assist VA owners to identify the differences between the Wet and Dry clutch engines and also to identify the non-exchangeable component parts. Part 1 of the article is a simple guide to the external changes enabling a non-technical individual to identify the […]

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Engine Oils

Engine Oils for SVW Cars

by Paul Campbell Having recently experienced bearing failure in my VA engine following an oil change I thought it worth researching in more depth what oils should be used in these older engines.  I have no expertise in this myself, just a new-found interest.  There are many sources of material, from official […]

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Oil Filter Conversions

by John Dutton SVW owners have been looking at conversions to the oil filters on our cars that allow the use of spin-on modern filters. This is becoming a little more urgent with the growing inability to find old style felt filters that exactly fit. Too short and the oil […]

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