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warning: All Classics UK Leicester

Last post by williamlee « Mon Sep 23, 2019 2:18 pm
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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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How to set up a personal Avatar

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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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How to add pictures to a forum post

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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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Tyre Pressures - 15" wheels

Last post by vwJim « Mon Aug 31, 2020 7:17 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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Mon Aug 31, 2020 7:17 pm
Swing Axle vs IRS Technical Topic

Last post by foleysplitty « Fri Aug 14, 2020 12:48 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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Fri Aug 14, 2020 12:48 pm
VW garage map

Last post by WonderlandClassics « Thu Jan 02, 2020 7:56 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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Last post by WonderlandClassics
Thu Jan 02, 2020 7:56 pm
Going on Holiday Tool Kit and Spares

Last post by eliotc « Tue Dec 31, 2019 3:00 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 eliotc
Tue Dec 31, 2019 3:00 am
dual circuit brakes

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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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Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:34 am
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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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Last post by DubEd67
Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:58 am
Dynamo

Last post by philsparks « Fri Dec 04, 2020 5:14 pm

by philsparks » Fri Dec 04, 2020 5:14 pm

Help,
I am fitting a new dynamo on my 64 split 1641 TP engine, got it in OK but
The back of the top pulley bites into the dynamo housing when I...

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Last post by philsparks
Fri Dec 04, 2020 5:14 pm
Accellerator Pedal Hinge Position?

Last post by vwJim « Fri Dec 04, 2020 9:34 am
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by MrCheezy » Thu Dec 03, 2020 1:03 pm

I'm replacing a temporary home made accelerator hinge that was on a 1967 LHD Splitscreen, the area has had a repair at some point. Ive taken the old...

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Last post by vwJim
Fri Dec 04, 2020 9:34 am
Mild 1776 strong enough for a 1303S IRS setup?

Last post by SplitMind « Wed Dec 02, 2020 7:11 am
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by SplitMind » Sun Nov 29, 2020 6:20 pm

With a shiny new 1776 motor on the way, its time to decide on the drivetrain for my bus. I HAD been planning to marry large nut RGBs to a 4.125 early...

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Last post by SplitMind
Wed Dec 02, 2020 7:11 am
Correct lens?

Last post by type21f « Tue Dec 01, 2020 8:39 pm
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by stevejsy » Tue Dec 01, 2020 5:35 pm

I’ve seen this on ebay

I have a LHD split with its original lights. If I replace my right hand lens with this one would it make the right hand side...

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Last post by type21f
Tue Dec 01, 2020 8:39 pm
auto elec wanted urgentish in blackpool

Last post by gerald2613 « Tue Dec 01, 2020 7:46 pm

by gerald2613 » Tue Dec 01, 2020 7:46 pm

hy any auto electricians help me out please need a few wires taking out of my 66 splitty in blackpool in a nice warm big garage lol :D

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Last post by gerald2613
Tue Dec 01, 2020 7:46 pm
Help to remove Serpentine pulley ****

Last post by 65splitpanel « Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:53 pm

by 65splitpanel » Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:53 pm

Hi all. I have an MST serpentine pulley system on my motor. When I had the motor torn down and refreshed a while back, I should have had it removed...

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Last post by 65splitpanel
Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:53 pm
which dogleg manufacturer should I go for..

Last post by volksair « Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:27 am
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by volksair » Tue Nov 24, 2020 9:34 pm

Hiya
Hope this topic belongs in technical, & I have searched to see if it's been covered before to no avail.
So come on then people, which dogleg...

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Last post by volksair
Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:27 am
Brake master cylinder question

Last post by welldoneade « Sat Nov 28, 2020 10:13 am
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by welldoneade » Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:13 pm

Hi, I’m busy with a rack and pinion steering conversion at the moment. I’ve mocked up the brackets and got most of it in position, but annoyingly the...

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Last post by welldoneade
Sat Nov 28, 2020 10:13 am
Fuel tank spillage 3/4 full

Last post by type21f « Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:44 pm
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by samotorsport » Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:34 pm

I guess a lot of you guys know the problem .
When i fill up my gas tank over 3/4 full and the split is standing with a light right side down , the...

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Last post by type21f
Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:44 pm
Spindles

Last post by Troytempest69 « Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:26 pm
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by McRod » Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:24 am

Hi all,

I`m needing both the spindles restored on my 1966.

I heard someone called Gilly was able to do them.

Is he still around?

Thanks

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Last post by Troytempest69
Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:26 pm
Difference between Westfalia T1 so42 & westfalia T2A

Last post by John82 « Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:08 pm

by John82 » Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:08 pm

Hello guys. is there any difference between a T1 so42 and an early westfalia bus T2A except from some small differences?
Has anyone fitted a T2A...

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Last post by John82
Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:08 pm
how good is the Red9 wishbone front end

Last post by velvetpatina « Fri Nov 20, 2020 10:01 am
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by ernie » Wed Feb 10, 2016 8:03 pm
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Hi all,

Bit of a dilemma..

My 64 bus is fitted with a 2 inch narrowed beam - I had it wound down to a nice ride height but the ride was too harsh....
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Last post by velvetpatina
Fri Nov 20, 2020 10:01 am
Would a 1776 be under-carbed with ICT34s?

Last post by Marvelwear « Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:07 pm
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by SplitMind » Mon Nov 02, 2020 7:46 pm

Trying to make decisions on a pending engine upgrade....current plan is to go 1776 with a mild cam, stock valves, 8.0 CR or thereabouts mated to a...

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Last post by Marvelwear
Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:07 pm
Color problems sealing wax red/beige-grey

Last post by vwJim « Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:50 am
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by John82 » Thu Nov 12, 2020 8:29 am

Please help me:
I want to paint the bus with PPG colors.
The codes as you know are:
Sealing wax red: L53
Beige/grey: L472

This codes includes basic...

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Last post by vwJim
Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:50 am
SWF Indicator stalk HLS 200564 Instructions

Last post by type21f « Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:25 am
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by type21f » Mon Nov 09, 2020 12:04 pm

I have a boxed NOS SWF indicator stalk with brand new painted housing in Silverbeige. 65 67 bus. 66MY onwards.
Unwrapped the housing and it is...

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Last post by type21f
Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:25 am
painting a split Bus for dummies!

Last post by chrystal « Thu Nov 12, 2020 6:01 am
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by chrystal » Tue Nov 10, 2020 12:25 pm

Hi

As I have time on my hands and the bus needs painting Ithought i would have a go, after all, what can possibly go wrong

The bus was bare...

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Last post by chrystal
Thu Nov 12, 2020 6:01 am
Engine cuts out

Last post by vwJim « Tue Nov 10, 2020 8:59 pm
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by chrystal » Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:04 am
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Twin carb, electric fuel pump on a 2110. Engine runs fine etc until......

Going down a very steep hill and braking at the bottom, the revs die off...
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Last post by vwJim
Tue Nov 10, 2020 8:59 pm
Steering box

Last post by johnmat « Tue Nov 10, 2020 9:41 am
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by nas4479 » Sat Oct 24, 2020 10:47 am

If I wanted to remove my steering box to get better steering feel what are my options? I’ve seen these red9 kits but a little pricy
Tia

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Last post by johnmat
Tue Nov 10, 2020 9:41 am
Pop top roof rack

Last post by frilly « Sun Nov 08, 2020 6:37 pm

by frilly » Sun Nov 08, 2020 6:37 pm

Hi guys , could anyone tell me the length of a pop top westfalia roof rack? Kind regards Neil

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Last post by frilly
Sun Nov 08, 2020 6:37 pm
Wanted Devonette Information...

Last post by type21f « Sun Nov 08, 2020 10:58 am
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by type21f » Sun Apr 19, 2015 8:16 am

Still seeking any information about this style of Devonette interior layout

From October 1961 to 1963 MY end?

Not your standard parts at all!

Like...

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Last post by type21f
Sun Nov 08, 2020 10:58 am
M code

Last post by frilly « Fri Nov 06, 2020 7:30 pm
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by frilly » Wed Nov 04, 2020 12:00 am

Hi all , anyone know the country of destination UK denotes on my 67 so42? Kind regards Neil

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Last post by frilly
Fri Nov 06, 2020 7:30 pm
Propex HS 2000e

Last post by oldbeetle « Wed Nov 04, 2020 5:46 pm

by oldbeetle » Wed Nov 04, 2020 5:46 pm

Hello,
i'm looking for advise on installing a propex hs 2000e in my bus.
Anyone has one and wants to share their thoughts on where to put it?...

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Last post by oldbeetle
Wed Nov 04, 2020 5:46 pm
hole in rear bumper.

Last post by John82 « Tue Nov 03, 2020 11:11 am

by John82 » Tue Nov 03, 2020 11:11 am

Hello. Please tell me. I bought a rear diamond bumper for my 67 bus. It has a hole maybe for the light. Is that original from the VW factory or not?

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Last post by John82
Tue Nov 03, 2020 11:11 am
Which handbrake cable?

Last post by Who.Me? « Mon Nov 02, 2020 4:32 pm
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by Slavo » Sat Oct 31, 2020 9:37 pm

Hi,

Never had a handbrake cable on my van since I've owned it...

It's a 61/62 rhd with bay window IRS.

There are so many different cables, I...

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Last post by Who.Me?
Mon Nov 02, 2020 4:32 pm
Radio Dash repair panel

Last post by mjknight71 « Sat Oct 31, 2020 1:00 pm
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by Dobbey1 » Thu Oct 29, 2020 6:32 pm

Hi

hopefully this will be a quick question and answer

Im after a radio dash repair panel for a LHD 1965 Bus, could anyone recommend to me the best...

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Last post by mjknight71
Sat Oct 31, 2020 1:00 pm
Engine Builder in West Midlands...?

Last post by Max Last « Thu Oct 29, 2020 8:23 pm
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by SplitMind » Thu Oct 29, 2020 6:27 pm

Hi folks, I'm looking for someone to take my stock 1600 t/p motor up to 1776 to give the bus a bit of extra grunt...

Looking for recommendations for...

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Last post by Max Last
Thu Oct 29, 2020 8:23 pm
fuel gauge and clock resto

Last post by Starsky2727 « Tue Oct 27, 2020 9:32 pm
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by lambretta » Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:38 am

Hi Folks.

I'm trying to find somewhere to restore my fuel gauge and clock, had a search on here but no joy, maybe I'm not searching properly!

I've...

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Last post by Starsky2727
Tue Oct 27, 2020 9:32 pm
Solex H30/31 problems

Last post by DOUGAL « Sat Oct 24, 2020 9:10 pm
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by CliveG » Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:21 am

Hi everyone,
Picked up my first Split only broke down 3 times on the way home and can't start at all how. It sometimes starts but stalls within a...

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Last post by DOUGAL
Sat Oct 24, 2020 9:10 pm
How to identify 1950's Hella glass as LHD or RHD

Last post by type21f « Thu Oct 22, 2020 9:22 am
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by animal » Wed Oct 21, 2020 6:17 pm

HI - Can anyone advise how I know if these are LHD or RHD - there is no part number, only the Hella logo and an arrow that points to the mounting...

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Last post by type21f
Thu Oct 22, 2020 9:22 am
123ignition tune+

Last post by vwJim « Thu Oct 22, 2020 9:03 am
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by andystoker » Mon Aug 26, 2019 3:34 pm
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I have recently installed a 123ignition tune+ and I would love to know what maps others are using for a 1600 dual port with the vacuum connected to a...
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Last post by vwJim
Thu Oct 22, 2020 9:03 am
Welding

Last post by Robbievanguy « Thu Oct 22, 2020 4:34 am
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by Robbievanguy » Wed Oct 14, 2020 4:40 am

So over the winter I'm fitting outer front valance bottom 4 inches of the nose and new dog legs question on the 4 inch nose panel am I better...

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Last post by Robbievanguy
Thu Oct 22, 2020 4:34 am
Gearshift rod bronze bushes....anyone done it?

Last post by vwJim « Wed Oct 21, 2020 8:20 pm
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by SplitMind » Sat Oct 17, 2020 8:54 am

As the gearbox will be coming out of the bus this winter, I shall finally get to address the sloppy rear gearshift bush. I have the nylon parts, and...

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Last post by vwJim
Wed Oct 21, 2020 8:20 pm
Stock TP 1600 cylinder heads

Last post by Marvelwear « Wed Oct 21, 2020 7:07 pm
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by Mllks » Mon Oct 19, 2020 8:57 am

I should replace the old heads for my TP 1600 engine but I would need some advice for the choices. What are the best aftermarket heads for twin port...

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Last post by Marvelwear
Wed Oct 21, 2020 7:07 pm
Dynamo

Last post by philsparks « Mon Oct 19, 2020 5:13 pm
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by philsparks » Sun Oct 18, 2020 5:35 pm

I need to swop over the dynamo in my bus as the field coil part has failed.
Can I do this with the engine in place?
Or should I upgrade to an...

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Last post by philsparks
Mon Oct 19, 2020 5:13 pm
Rascal steering rack vs rebuilt steering box

Last post by vwJim « Mon Oct 19, 2020 9:02 am
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by camper driver » Wed Aug 12, 2020 8:52 pm

I have a full vwjim steering rack kit that's been sat in my garage for a few years. I do need to do something because theres stacks of play in my...

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Last post by vwJim
Mon Oct 19, 2020 9:02 am
Coil or Condenser you decide

Last post by DOUGAL « Sat Oct 17, 2020 3:41 pm
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by readyboy61 » Mon Aug 31, 2020 8:12 pm

So long story short bus runs fine for about half hour then when accelerating say up a slip road or out of a bend or de restiction it...

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Last post by DOUGAL
Sat Oct 17, 2020 3:41 pm
Single Cab chassis advice...

Last post by james309 « Wed Oct 14, 2020 6:30 am
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by Rusty Gold » Tue Oct 13, 2020 4:47 pm

I have a '67 Single Cab that needs major chassis work - front to back!

Have seen that Custom and Commercial Correct Fit are offering a complete...

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Wed Oct 14, 2020 6:30 am

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