VW Thing Engines & Engine Parts

Buy complete VW Trekker engines and spare parts here!

Heritage Parts Centre are here for all your air-cooled engine needs, whether it’s a full Type 1 engine (remanufactured to original VW specification), upgraded components for improved power, or just a replacement gasket. To browse and buy the parts you need just follow the links, or read on for further information on our extensive range of VW Thing engine parts.

Complete Type 181 & 182 Engines

Also available from Heritage Parts Centre are the remanufactured engine range. Produced to the same exacting standards as our all new aircooled engines, the remanufactured engine range offer versions not available as a brand new option, and represent fantastic value for money for those building a campervan on a budget. Choose from aircooled single port and twin port VW engines from 1500cc and 1600cc.

Both our brand new engines and the remanufactured aircooled motors are covered by our market leading 2 year warranty.

IMPORTANT: Please check your engine code before ordering, many Trekkers do not have their original engines, so using your car's production year or log book as a guide is not advisable.

VW Thing Engine Parts

All the parts your Type 3 engine could wish for, from heads and cylinders to air filters and tinware. As well as a full range of stock parts – both genuine VW and quality reproduction – we also offer a huge selection of performance and dress-up parts from brands such as Scat, CB Performance, BMD, Bugpack & EMPI. And remember, if you have a query about any of the Volkswagen Kubel engine parts we stock – or if you can’t find the part you require – please get in touch with us via the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page.