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Sticky Swing Axle vs IRS Technical Topic

Last post by Gemmas « Sun Aug 11, 2019 4:54 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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Last post by Gemmas
Sun Aug 11, 2019 4:54 pm
Sticky VW garage map

Last post by Robbievanguy « Sun Mar 17, 2019 8:12 am
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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 Robbievanguy
Sun Mar 17, 2019 8:12 am
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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Last post by e m p i
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
BUY REGISTERED AND UNREGISTERED DRIVERS LICENSES,PASSPORTS AND ID CARDS ONLINE(alahmarsaif@gmail.com)

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Guaranteed 24 hour passport,citizenship, ID cards, driver's license,
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Sun Dec 08, 2019 11:01 am
Powder Coat cost?

Last post by Who.Me? « Thu Dec 05, 2019 5:34 pm
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by Who.Me? » Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:15 pm

I've posted this on the Facebook feed too, but some folks aren't on FB, so...

What's the going rate for powdercoating tinware? I've been given a...

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Last post by Who.Me?
Thu Dec 05, 2019 5:34 pm
Link Pins

Last post by Troytempest69 « Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:52 pm
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by andyo11 » Wed Dec 04, 2019 1:30 pm

Hi, has anyone got a drawing of the link pin assembly ? I don’t know where all the seals etc go ? There are also sine metal caps, not a clue where...

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Last post by Troytempest69
Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:52 pm
Spare wheel fuel can

Last post by type21f « Wed Dec 04, 2019 8:27 pm
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by Nocky » Wed Dec 04, 2019 7:41 pm

Hi all, can anyone confirm if this was an aftermarket accessory or maybe a 1 off ? I’ve never seen one before but seems like a good idea for those of...

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Last post by type21f
Wed Dec 04, 2019 8:27 pm
123ignition tune+

Last post by rusty1962 « Wed Dec 04, 2019 7:44 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 rusty1962
Wed Dec 04, 2019 7:44 am
Looking to buy a stainless 3 bow westfalia roof rack

Last post by Marvelwear « Tue Dec 03, 2019 8:38 pm
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by 58splitty » Sun Dec 01, 2019 1:08 pm

Creative engineering have a back log of orders and dont have any ready. Ive seen limebug and heritage do them. Are these any good, any pics of...

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Last post by Marvelwear
Tue Dec 03, 2019 8:38 pm
15 Tyre size front

Last post by samotorsport « Mon Nov 25, 2019 11:59 pm

by samotorsport » Mon Nov 25, 2019 11:59 pm

Hey gents , i wanna get away from my 5,5 ET15 rims in the front with 165/50/15 tyres mounted
I wanna put on 4,5 ET 25 with some higher tyres .
Any...

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Last post by samotorsport
Mon Nov 25, 2019 11:59 pm
Matching paint colour

Last post by type21f « Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:07 pm
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by Cornwall1986 » Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:01 pm

Hi guys,

I am wanting to buy some touch up paint for small stone chips but the problem is, I don't know the paint codes.

I think the blue may be...

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Last post by type21f
Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:07 pm
Engine Rebuild

Last post by scottish splitty « Sun Nov 24, 2019 9:06 pm
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by dougall up » Mon Nov 18, 2019 9:59 pm

Hi , I,m after someone to strip and rebuild my 1500 engine .

Its out of a 1966 11 window splitscreen bus , its been stood 20 years,

any...

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Last post by scottish splitty
Sun Nov 24, 2019 9:06 pm
Cab floor repair question

Last post by richandsue « Thu Nov 21, 2019 8:10 pm
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by Andy C » Wed Nov 20, 2019 7:55 pm

Hi, just in the middle of replacing front outer floor sections and have a question regarding the fit to the inner front panel. I’m only doing this to...

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Last post by richandsue
Thu Nov 21, 2019 8:10 pm
Broken speedometer needle

Last post by ted698 « Mon Nov 18, 2019 7:54 pm
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by John82 » Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:51 am

Hello! I need someone to help me, how can I fix my broken needle. I have the broken part, but I suppose that I can’t glue it. Can I put it out and...

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Last post by ted698
Mon Nov 18, 2019 7:54 pm
Won't go in gear when hot

Last post by 65splitpanel « Sun Nov 17, 2019 1:14 am
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by frilly » Sat Nov 16, 2019 11:01 pm

Evening, only me again! Been tinkering with the truck again ,run the engine up to temp now struggling to get first and reverse! Seems ok when cold ....

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Last post by 65splitpanel
Sun Nov 17, 2019 1:14 am
KING PIN RE-CONDITIONING

Last post by type21f « Sat Nov 16, 2019 2:02 pm
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by rusting hulk » Sun Jul 20, 2003 7:25 pm

I am now able to re-condition king pin knuckles for 1950-1967 VW Transporters to exact and concours standards. I'm sorry but i will not do dropped...

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Last post by type21f
Sat Nov 16, 2019 2:02 pm
Engine dies after a few miles

Last post by frilly « Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:08 am
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by frilly » Sun Oct 27, 2019 9:53 pm
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Good evening all , been out again in my 56 single cab , trouble is engine cuts out . I get a warning after what seems like it's not running on all 4...
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Last post by frilly
Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:08 am
Heating, and how to improve it.

Last post by Dougie « Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:05 am
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by jayvanman » Fri Nov 15, 2019 9:39 pm

Hi guys.

I just read this and thought I'd share it.

Jason

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Last post by Dougie
Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:05 am
Getting out the steering column

Last post by Cesar « Tue Nov 12, 2019 2:51 pm
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by John82 » Fri Nov 08, 2019 2:32 pm

Hello guys.
I have to put new front floor and we can’t take out the steering column. Do I have to take it out or not?
Take a look...

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Last post by Cesar
Tue Nov 12, 2019 2:51 pm
Deluxe trim position

Last post by 58splitty « Mon Nov 11, 2019 5:14 pm

by 58splitty » Mon Nov 11, 2019 5:14 pm

Im about to fit some deluxe trim and just been looking at where it is positioned on the bulge and some are dead central and some seem to be slightly...

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Last post by 58splitty
Mon Nov 11, 2019 5:14 pm
Unever front tyre wear - K&LP Beam.

Last post by eliotc « Sun Nov 10, 2019 12:09 am

by eliotc » Sun Nov 10, 2019 12:09 am

Hi Guys.

About 15000km ago I replaced the early Bay beam that had been retrofitted onto my 59 split. I replaced it with a stock K&LP beam and I...

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Last post by eliotc
Sun Nov 10, 2019 12:09 am
Pop top turret

Last post by frilly « Fri Nov 08, 2019 10:09 pm
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by frilly » Sun Nov 03, 2019 11:06 pm

Good evening all, is it possible to fit a Pop top turret to a tin top bus? Has anyone done this? Kind regards neil

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Last post by frilly
Fri Nov 08, 2019 10:09 pm
Help with colour wires

Last post by Cesar « Wed Nov 06, 2019 11:47 pm
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by Cesar » Wed Nov 06, 2019 2:14 pm

Hi,
I have a new turn signal switch from vwheritage. It comes with 6 wires like my old switch but colours aren't the same. Someone knows were goes...

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Last post by Cesar
Wed Nov 06, 2019 11:47 pm
interior light switch

Last post by vwJim « Wed Nov 06, 2019 10:54 pm
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by DOUGAL » Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:54 pm

Does anyone know how many amps you can run through the interior toggle light switch?

Cheers,
Gertjan

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Last post by vwJim
Wed Nov 06, 2019 10:54 pm
Duluxe trim query

Last post by 58splitty « Tue Nov 05, 2019 3:47 pm
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by 58splitty » Thu Oct 24, 2019 8:28 pm

So, on a bus without this trilm the bus has 4 rubber bungs to stop the cargo doors hitting the body. So what do the deluxe trim buses have to protect...

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Last post by 58splitty
Tue Nov 05, 2019 3:47 pm
TQR wheel tub contact details

Last post by newrob « Tue Nov 05, 2019 6:13 am
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by newrob » Mon Nov 04, 2019 10:24 am

Hi, I am after a set of front wheel tubs, I have searched and I like the TQR ones.

Does anyone have any contact details for TQR?

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Last post by newrob
Tue Nov 05, 2019 6:13 am
Best quality regulator for a 1600 engine?

Last post by passion4 « Mon Nov 04, 2019 9:47 pm

by passion4 » Mon Nov 04, 2019 9:47 pm

Who makes/supplies the best quality regulators for a 1600 engine?

Are you best off with original parts? Can they be reconditioned?

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Last post by passion4
Mon Nov 04, 2019 9:47 pm
Cargo door latch bars

Last post by Rocket Ron « Mon Nov 04, 2019 8:14 pm
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by 58splitty » Thu Sep 26, 2019 8:38 pm

Hi
Does any one know who/where sell the cargo door latch bars. One of mine seems to have been cut 4mm short? Or are these not available anywhere?

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Last post by Rocket Ron
Mon Nov 04, 2019 8:14 pm
Wheel arch repair

Last post by Robbievanguy « Mon Nov 04, 2019 4:54 am
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by Robbievanguy » Sat Nov 02, 2019 4:58 pm

Hi dies anybody make repair panels for the lower half of the wheel arch at the bottom of the b post the rest of it is solid and rust free both sides...

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Last post by Robbievanguy
Mon Nov 04, 2019 4:54 am
Interior noise reduction

Last post by EeVeeWee « Sat Nov 02, 2019 9:23 pm
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by Nocky » Tue Oct 29, 2019 9:21 am

Hi all again... so I’ve read a lot of topics where noise is mentioned, but generally the topics seem to lean towards insulation. My question is, is...

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Last post by EeVeeWee
Sat Nov 02, 2019 9:23 pm
oil level when fitting an external oil cooler

Last post by 8 8US « Thu Oct 31, 2019 8:46 pm
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by russvw66 » Wed Oct 30, 2019 5:51 pm

Hi I have just fitted an external oil cooler to my 1776 engine. How much more oil should I put in the engine to fill the cooler and hose pipes
I...

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Last post by 8 8US
Thu Oct 31, 2019 8:46 pm
Fuel tank outlet pipe seals

Last post by vwJim « Tue Oct 29, 2019 11:23 pm
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by splittykev » Tue Oct 29, 2019 8:06 pm

Hi all

Please could you help me on what seals I need for the outlet pipe on tank.
I’ve got a new kit and new filter but there’s only one fibre...

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Last post by vwJim
Tue Oct 29, 2019 11:23 pm
Rocker Covers

Last post by DOUGAL « Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:29 pm
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by DOUGAL » Fri Oct 25, 2019 11:30 am

I have a pair of narrower size rocker covers.
Can anyone tell me what engine they would be for?
They look original and have the VW logo stamped on...

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Last post by DOUGAL
Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:29 pm
big fat tyre size… how far can you go on a stock set-up?

Last post by DOUGAL « Thu Oct 24, 2019 1:35 pm
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by passion4 » Tue Oct 08, 2019 7:23 pm

currently running a set of 195/80/15's at the moment which are fairly close to stock-ish in size

but have been wondering if these bad boys...

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Last post by DOUGAL
Thu Oct 24, 2019 1:35 pm
wiper unit

Last post by vwJim « Thu Oct 24, 2019 11:08 am
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by silversteve » Sun Oct 20, 2019 1:44 pm

hi is 211 955 111q a unit from a split screen. I thought it was but have been told otherwise

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Last post by vwJim
Thu Oct 24, 2019 11:08 am
Oil Pressure Light and Switch

Last post by vwJim « Thu Oct 24, 2019 11:05 am
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by Dot » Mon Oct 14, 2019 9:19 am

Morning All,

I’m still going through the Bus I’ve bought and I’ve one problem that I’m about to embark on, the lack of green light on the dash. Bulb...

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Last post by vwJim
Thu Oct 24, 2019 11:05 am
A few technical questions for you guru's

Last post by vwJim « Thu Oct 24, 2019 11:03 am
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by Nocky » Mon Oct 21, 2019 2:25 pm

Hi all, my first post here (though did do an intro on the FB group) Firstly I have a new to me 1964 microbus. Purchased last weekend and it's a cali...

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Last post by vwJim
Thu Oct 24, 2019 11:03 am
Source for original case savers?

Last post by Who.Me? « Tue Oct 22, 2019 7:07 pm
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by Who.Me? » Tue Oct 22, 2019 11:27 am

Hi

One of the case savers unwound with its case (head?) stud when I dismantled the engine to send it off for machining. From descriptions online, I...

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Last post by Who.Me?
Tue Oct 22, 2019 7:07 pm
Porsche brakes for early spindles options.

Last post by ricvw « Tue Oct 22, 2019 6:01 pm

by ricvw » Tue Oct 22, 2019 6:01 pm

Currently on csp 205 15 inch brakes want to go to 5\130 can you buy just the hubs of csp? Or can you get the adaptors for Porsche brake for early...

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Last post by ricvw
Tue Oct 22, 2019 6:01 pm
Side glass

Last post by philsparks « Sun Oct 20, 2019 4:49 pm
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by philsparks » Sat Oct 19, 2019 5:47 pm

Hi.
I need to change the rubber on my fixed side window.
How do I get the glass out and then refit it?

Thanks Phil

Sent from my HRY-LX1 using...

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Sun Oct 20, 2019 4:49 pm

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