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by David Eccles » Thu Aug 03, 2017 4:44 pm » in VW Related Chat
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I have just had a very sad email from a lady who paid £10k deposit to All Classics of Leicester who promised to get a bus done up in SA and shipped...
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An avatar is an image, which is displayed next to your forum user name, every time you post on the SSVC forum.

Three things are needed to set up a...

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This is how you add a picture to a forum post.

Two ways to do this:

1. Click on the attachments option ( underneath Save Draft, Preview, and...
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Sticky VW garage map

Last post by Crazy Greggy « Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:57 pm
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by magoo » Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:59 pm
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I came across an ancient thread where someone had uploaded all of the VW repair garages into a Tom Tom.

I thought it might be a good idea to create...
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Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:57 pm
Sticky Swing Axle vs IRS Technical Topic

Last post by type21f « Sun Jan 21, 2018 3:53 pm
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by Dipsy » Tue Oct 18, 2005 12:24 pm
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As there seems to be a lot of interest and discussion on the relatve merits of SA v IRS at the mo, I thought I'd put a sticky up for a while, to try...
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Sun Jan 21, 2018 3:53 pm
Sticky dual circuit brakes

Last post by Rusty891403 « Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:34 am
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by flat4fanatic » Tue Nov 01, 2005 12:35 pm
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Is it a fairly straight swap to chance a split master cylinder for a dual circuit bay one?
Putting a whle new system in the split so though i might...
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Last post by Rusty891403
Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:34 am
Sticky Tyre Pressures - 15" wheels

Last post by vwJim « Thu Aug 24, 2017 5:41 pm
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by 8 8US » Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:17 pm
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I've just fitted 15 steelies to my bus, first time running 15s and I have 165/60 R15 at the front and 165/80 R15 at the back, what pressures are...
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Last post by vwJim
Thu Aug 24, 2017 5:41 pm
Sticky Front Beam Options Technical Topic

Last post by lightice « Sat Aug 19, 2017 7:28 am
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by Dipsy » Tue Nov 15, 2005 3:37 pm
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Following on from the very useful SA v IRS topic, lets have your thoughts, experiences and ideas on the front end suspension.

What's worked for you?...
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Last post by lightice
Sat Aug 19, 2017 7:28 am
Sticky Fitting seat belts in a Split screen bus.

Last post by Palmbaypete « Sat Jul 22, 2017 6:51 am
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by marmite_on_toast » Fri Jun 01, 2007 2:04 pm
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Pictures and details supplied by Reaction

I fitted a 3 point into my 67. There was none of the fabled factory made mounting points though

The...
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Last post by Palmbaypete
Sat Jul 22, 2017 6:51 am
Sticky splitty safety

Last post by sandy423 « Mon Oct 31, 2016 6:53 pm
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by 62microbus » Wed Dec 17, 2003 2:43 pm
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one thing that worrys me about driving my split is having a front impact, ie hitting something in front of me and there being about 2 inches between...
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Last post by sandy423
Mon Oct 31, 2016 6:53 pm
Sticky Ongoing maintenance

Last post by e m p i « Tue Sep 06, 2016 6:46 am
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by AGENTMORRIS » Fri Jul 26, 2013 9:24 am

Hi all.

I am new to the groups so hi firstly!

Secondly

I have just bought a fully reconditioned camper. Very excited!

Question I have for the...

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Tue Sep 06, 2016 6:46 am
Sticky Going on Holiday Tool Kit and Spares

Last post by e m p i « Fri Jul 01, 2016 10:57 am
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by miles » Sun Jun 19, 2016 6:25 am

I will be going on holiday in Hector to France, and want to make sure that I have the correct spares with me :)

Can you all please post what spares...

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Last post by e m p i
Fri Jul 01, 2016 10:57 am
Sticky Manuals | VIN Numbers | M-Codes | Wiring | Paint ......

Last post by Griffin « Thu Feb 04, 2016 2:30 am
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by type21f » Sun Sep 09, 2007 1:33 pm

There is also a complete parts list with diagrams online at www.vintagebus.com which is helpfull to see the exploded lists and check which parts fit...

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Last post by Griffin
Thu Feb 04, 2016 2:30 am
Sticky Dellorto and Weber Carb technical videos

Last post by Coops « Tue Sep 16, 2014 8:30 pm
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by Sjtw » Mon Sep 15, 2014 12:11 pm

I found these on youtube, a bloke in the USA called EZGZ.
I found them very informative, so I thought they might be of interest to anyone else who...

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Last post by Coops
Tue Sep 16, 2014 8:30 pm
Sticky "sticky me" torque settings

Last post by CACMG « Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:19 am
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by readyboy61 » Thu Mar 19, 2009 1:08 pm

Anyone esle get tired of flicking through your manual looking for torgue settings, thought maybe we could have a thread that you just add to and at...

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Last post by CACMG
Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:19 am
Sticky if it aint here!

Last post by DubEd67 « Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:58 am
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by SAMBABUG » Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:00 pm

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Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:58 am
Change Standard to Doghouse Cooling Tinware

Last post by JonnyCJ « Sat Aug 18, 2018 7:28 pm
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by 81dubber » Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:32 pm

Hi all,

Have a standard 1500 Single Port Engine.Looking to swap the standard Fanhousing to Dog House Cooling System,to save burning out Number 3...

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Sat Aug 18, 2018 7:28 pm
How do you change generator brushes

Last post by miles « Sat Aug 18, 2018 6:39 pm
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by miles » Sat Aug 18, 2018 3:59 pm

Unbelievably teed off today.

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I'm trying to thread the brush screw thing into screw hole.

I cannot do it. There is not enough room....

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Last post by miles
Sat Aug 18, 2018 6:39 pm
ignition switch

Last post by DOUGAL « Sat Aug 18, 2018 4:20 pm

by DOUGAL » Sat Aug 18, 2018 4:20 pm

I've got a 67 splitscreen and got a ignition switch (L-code key) with the fixing in the centre of the barrel.
Did the ignition switches for L-code...

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Last post by DOUGAL
Sat Aug 18, 2018 4:20 pm
Removing gearbox

Last post by VioletVW « Sat Aug 18, 2018 12:07 am
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by VioletVW » Thu Aug 16, 2018 9:53 pm

Is it possible to remove the gearbox and the engine at the same time? My plan is to drop the engine then have a go at the box but thought I'd ask...

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Last post by VioletVW
Sat Aug 18, 2018 12:07 am
Rear Axle Query

Last post by Dot « Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:18 pm
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by Dot » Fri Aug 17, 2018 10:44 am

Morning, first post for a long time.

When taking my '59 bus off the road to sort out its' underneath I had problems getting the rear axle off, most...

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Last post by Dot
Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:18 pm
Recommendations on ECU for a turbo engine

Last post by ricvw « Thu Aug 16, 2018 6:20 pm
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by ricvw » Wed Aug 15, 2018 8:52 am

If you were going to fit efi turbo to 2.1 engine which would you fit? I would be after something Which was as close to fit and set up and forget if...

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Last post by ricvw
Thu Aug 16, 2018 6:20 pm
cargo floor corrugation dimension

Last post by slammedpickup « Thu Aug 16, 2018 12:59 pm
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by slammedpickup » Wed Aug 15, 2018 7:23 pm

Hi , does anybody know the correct depth of the corrugations on the cargo floor panels , ive purchased a repair section and it appears to be too...

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Last post by slammedpickup
Thu Aug 16, 2018 12:59 pm
What Weber 40 IDF Throttle return spring do you use? Please?

Last post by Lambrettats1 « Wed Aug 15, 2018 7:05 pm
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by type21f » Wed Jul 23, 2014 10:14 pm
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I know nothing about these carbs but...I read that they should have throttle return springs on the shafts...and not use external spring brackets and...
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Last post by Lambrettats1
Wed Aug 15, 2018 7:05 pm
Add 2 stroke oil to fuel???

Last post by Starsky2727 « Tue Aug 14, 2018 7:36 pm
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by thedowlers » Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:42 am

Hi everybody,

I’ve been on the road with my 1961 Splitscreen. As you possibly all have experienced there’s always someone along the way, who claims...

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Last post by Starsky2727
Tue Aug 14, 2018 7:36 pm
Rear arch clearance

Last post by PIPKIN « Tue Aug 14, 2018 6:06 pm
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by PIPKIN » Sun Aug 05, 2018 11:28 am

Hi all,

I'm mid restoration and have a niggling concern about the clearance between my rear arches and wheels.

I've fitted new long and short side...

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Last post by PIPKIN
Tue Aug 14, 2018 6:06 pm
Lost 4th gear.

Last post by VioletVW « Mon Aug 13, 2018 9:20 am
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by VioletVW » Sat Aug 11, 2018 12:35 pm

Just driven from Paris to Calais in third.... 8O. Coming back from Disney last night and a knocking started which turned into a grinding. I'm...

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Last post by VioletVW
Mon Aug 13, 2018 9:20 am
Exhuast wrapping

Last post by JonnyCJ « Mon Aug 13, 2018 7:26 am
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by gazpilot » Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:49 am

So I have a new engine and its running great but I could do with a rolling setup in Suffolk if anyone knows a good place.

It's a 1955cc with all new...

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Mon Aug 13, 2018 7:26 am
Bus with narrow beetle irs

Last post by vwJim « Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:37 pm
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by Fordy » Fri Aug 10, 2018 7:38 am

Hi looking for info ,imported a 64 bus from the USA and it's got a beetle gearbox complete with running gear which makes it narrow ,what's my best...

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Last post by vwJim
Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:37 pm
Fuel Tank Outlet - Thread Size?

Last post by jenkinso « Sun Aug 12, 2018 6:12 pm

by jenkinso » Sun Aug 12, 2018 6:12 pm

Hi, is anyone able to let me know what the thread size is on the fuel tank outlet (underneath the tank, where the fuel line connects)? In case it...

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Last post by jenkinso
Sun Aug 12, 2018 6:12 pm
Splitscreen Single Cab Fuel Pump

Last post by Who.Me? « Sun Aug 12, 2018 12:51 pm
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by Bear03 » Tue Aug 07, 2018 9:06 pm

Wondered if anyone could give me some advice and perhaps some photos of an electrical fuel pump set up on a splitscreen single cab.

I am running a...

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Last post by Who.Me?
Sun Aug 12, 2018 12:51 pm
Oil temprature double checking ?

Last post by OP « Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:34 am
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by Fuch77 » Thu May 17, 2018 11:28 am
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Hello all.
I have fitted a smiths oil temperature gauge and sender to my bus running a standard 1500 engine.
It is reading of 80c . Can someone say...
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Last post by OP
Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:34 am
Rear drum oil leak...then it stopped.

Last post by vwJim « Sat Aug 11, 2018 10:20 pm
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by thestoneroses » Thu Aug 09, 2018 8:16 pm

my o/s RGB has always been the bane of my bus life. changed seals, gaskets, ensured drain hole clear, assembled with gasket sealant, assembled...

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Last post by vwJim
Sat Aug 11, 2018 10:20 pm
Indicator relay help needed?

Last post by Who.Me? « Sat Aug 11, 2018 10:00 am
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by tim.swiggers » Sun Jul 22, 2018 7:37 pm

Hello all,

I’m the proud owner of a 1960 EZ camper. All things nice, except for the indicators. By the previous owner the bus was converted to 12v,...

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Last post by Who.Me?
Sat Aug 11, 2018 10:00 am
Wheels

Last post by philsparks « Fri Aug 10, 2018 4:25 pm
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by philsparks » Sun Aug 05, 2018 4:35 pm

Does any know the ET offset on standard wheels?

Just I think my alloys have too much and upsetting my steering.

Thanks
Phil

Sent from my...

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Last post by philsparks
Fri Aug 10, 2018 4:25 pm
Pop out window seals

Last post by Chrispduck « Thu Aug 09, 2018 8:53 pm
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by Chrispduck » Tue Aug 07, 2018 8:29 pm

Hi can someone confirm which way the frame to body seal goes there is a lump on one side smooth on the other I've done one lump in but the guy on the...

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Last post by Chrispduck
Thu Aug 09, 2018 8:53 pm
More engine problems

Last post by Robbievanguy « Thu Aug 09, 2018 6:51 pm
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by Robbievanguy » Sun Aug 05, 2018 3:52 pm

Hi all after an epic battle with carbs ,I've finally got the engine running ticks over ok ,but now think it's only running on two cylinders standing...

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Last post by Robbievanguy
Thu Aug 09, 2018 6:51 pm
Warping rocker cover gasket seal

Last post by jayvanman « Thu Aug 09, 2018 6:21 pm
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by jayvanman » Sun Aug 05, 2018 7:41 pm
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Earlier on this year I had a large oil leak.

It came, I believe, from the rocker cover gasket.

When I took the rocker cover off it looked like...
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Last post by jayvanman
Thu Aug 09, 2018 6:21 pm
Engine mounting bolts

Last post by JonnyCJ « Thu Aug 09, 2018 9:40 am
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by JonnyCJ » Thu Aug 09, 2018 7:43 am

Putting my engine back in after replacing all the tin with OG.

I have 3 bolts all sorted, but want to ensure that the 4th bolt (top left looking...

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Thu Aug 09, 2018 9:40 am
Does anyone make van-rated tyres smaller than stock 14"?

Last post by vwJim « Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:21 pm
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by SplitMind » Wed Aug 08, 2018 1:56 pm

Obviously there are loads of lower profile car tyres out there, but I'm wondering if anyone is aware of van rated tyres which will reduce the...

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Last post by vwJim
Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:21 pm
Wolfsburg West fuel gauge

Last post by type21f « Wed Aug 08, 2018 7:45 pm
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by 58splitty » Tue Aug 07, 2018 1:10 pm

Hi

Just looking at the instruction and it says add the black wire from the speedo to the + terminal. Ive never known a black to be positive. Would...

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Last post by type21f
Wed Aug 08, 2018 7:45 pm
pop out window seals

Last post by Chrispduck « Wed Aug 08, 2018 5:57 pm
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by Lickety Split » Tue Feb 28, 2006 7:29 pm

which way round do the seals go? the ones on the outer frame?

tried both ways an neither seem to fit that well. from C&C

is it.....

a) with the...

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Last post by Chrispduck
Wed Aug 08, 2018 5:57 pm
red 9 front brakes

Last post by wizard 1066 « Mon Aug 06, 2018 7:10 pm
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by wizard 1066 » Wed Jun 27, 2018 9:36 pm

Just bought a red 9 front end, almost all the bolts are siezed up, the wheel bearings are shot and all the ball joints are gone.

It came with the...

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Last post by wizard 1066
Mon Aug 06, 2018 7:10 pm
Gearbox input shaft seal replacement

Last post by JonnyCJ « Mon Aug 06, 2018 12:21 pm
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by JonnyCJ » Sun Jul 29, 2018 8:37 pm

Looking to do this whilst my engine is out. My bellhousimg is mildly moist and I’m suspecting this seal as engine seems dry.

Anything to watch out...

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Mon Aug 06, 2018 12:21 pm
Press brake pedal and headlights on

Last post by Rob E « Mon Aug 06, 2018 9:43 am
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by Rob E » Mon Aug 06, 2018 8:57 am

any ideas?

bad earth on the tail lights?

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Last post by Rob E
Mon Aug 06, 2018 9:43 am
Recommendations for HT leads for 1600 sp stock engine

Last post by BJ1 « Mon Aug 06, 2018 8:25 am
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by miles » Sun Aug 05, 2018 1:35 pm

Does anyone have any recommendations for HT leads for a stock 1600 single port engine. Dynamo and points.

:)

Thanks

Miles.

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Last post by BJ1
Mon Aug 06, 2018 8:25 am
Fitting a Plywood head lining

Last post by type21f « Mon Aug 06, 2018 2:56 am
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by Karmann » Sun Nov 02, 2014 6:50 pm

Hi
Has anyone fitted one of the plywood type headlinings as available on ebay etc to a bus that originally had a vinyl headlining? My 67 bus has the...

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Last post by type21f
Mon Aug 06, 2018 2:56 am
Rear arch clearance

Last post by PIPKIN « Sun Aug 05, 2018 11:32 am

by PIPKIN » Sun Aug 05, 2018 11:32 am

Hi all,

I'm mid restoration and have a niggling concern about the clearance between my rear arches and wheels.

I've fitted new long and short side...

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Last post by PIPKIN
Sun Aug 05, 2018 11:32 am
No Voltage from Dynamo ( help)

Last post by Thunderbroom « Thu Aug 02, 2018 6:13 pm
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by vaughan » Sun Aug 14, 2016 5:36 pm
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I have just fitted an engine which came with my 58 single cab. It's a 1970 single port which had been stood in the 58 a long time without running.
I...
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Last post by Thunderbroom
Thu Aug 02, 2018 6:13 pm
Tyres

Last post by philsparks « Wed Aug 01, 2018 6:22 pm
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by philsparks » Sun Jul 29, 2018 5:18 pm

Hi guys.

I'm thinking of changing my wheels on my 64 from 185/60r15 to 14 inches rims so I can lift the aspect of the tyre
Has anyone done this?...

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Last post by philsparks
Wed Aug 01, 2018 6:22 pm
Fitting front badge.

Last post by bowie « Tue Jul 31, 2018 7:54 pm
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by bowie » Mon Jul 30, 2018 11:46 am

Decided to renew front badge. Removed old badge, noticed not fixed on top fitting. Come to fit new one and could see why. Could just about feel the...

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Last post by bowie
Tue Jul 31, 2018 7:54 pm
Vintage Speed exhaust fitting

Last post by JonnyCJ « Tue Jul 31, 2018 4:02 pm
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by JonnyCJ » Tue Jul 31, 2018 12:23 pm

My new J tube exhaust is being trial fitted.

There are two clamps with a braided ring, which mount the J tubes to the short adapters.

Trouble is,...

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Tue Jul 31, 2018 4:02 pm
Fitting Engine Lid Seal

Last post by JonnyCJ « Tue Jul 31, 2018 12:19 pm
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by miles » Tue Jul 31, 2018 9:50 am

I'm in the process of putting my splitty back on the road.

Is there a knack to putting the rubber engine lid seal back into the lip, profile? Mine...

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Tue Jul 31, 2018 12:19 pm

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