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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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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
Early bus (pre-63) owners fed up with twin lock nuts???

Last post by vwJim « Fri Aug 23, 2019 10:25 am
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by vwJim » Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:47 pm
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I've had a prototype locking hub nut design machined up. Basically the idea is so we can loose the PITA twin jam nuts / locking tab washer system of...
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Last post by vwJim
Fri Aug 23, 2019 10:25 am
Remote brake servo options

Last post by sistri « Thu Aug 22, 2019 10:21 pm
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by Splitscreen turbo » Sun Sep 07, 2014 9:10 am

Hi everyone just a quick one really I have just developed a fully disc brake setup on my 1958 split and already have a dual master cylinder but am...

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Last post by sistri
Thu Aug 22, 2019 10:21 pm
MPG

Last post by ScottyN « Thu Aug 22, 2019 8:26 pm
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by ScottyN » Sat Aug 17, 2019 7:37 am

As I don’t have a fuel gauge and was panic filling at every opportunity on the way to Spa I thought I’d calculate what I was getting.

The engine is...

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Last post by ScottyN
Thu Aug 22, 2019 8:26 pm
Changing door handle barrel

Last post by type21f « Thu Aug 22, 2019 5:24 pm
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by 58splitty » Thu Aug 22, 2019 3:40 pm

I have my original ice pick handle with its lock and key which had broken, I replaced it with an aftermarket one. Whats involved in swapping my...

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Last post by type21f
Thu Aug 22, 2019 5:24 pm
Ribbed bumper overriders ?????

Last post by busbug « Thu Aug 22, 2019 1:25 pm
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by busbug » Thu Aug 22, 2019 11:25 am

Ribbed bumper overriders ? Do they exist ? Were they ever an original part or aftermarket part ?

Can't find any reference hence asking

Sorry for...

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Last post by busbug
Thu Aug 22, 2019 1:25 pm
Engine over heat

Last post by jayvanman « Thu Aug 22, 2019 12:23 pm
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by jayvanman » Tue Aug 06, 2019 9:52 am

Hello Guys.

The last time I was out in my van she overheated.

I couldn't get her started and got a lift tow home.

Prior to this I had put on a...

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Last post by jayvanman
Thu Aug 22, 2019 12:23 pm
Issue fitting new rear brakes - any advice

Last post by vwJim « Thu Aug 22, 2019 7:40 am
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by dubdup » Mon Aug 19, 2019 9:50 am

Have a 59 split with a straight axle conversion, they kept the original type 2 brakes (machined the nose off the drums - badly I might add).

So the...

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Last post by vwJim
Thu Aug 22, 2019 7:40 am
CSP Front disc conversion flexy hose?

Last post by vwJim « Thu Aug 22, 2019 7:35 am
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by pootle » Mon Jul 22, 2019 5:28 am

Needing to replace a front brake flexy hose, csp disc kit fitted using the Vauxhall callipers, the hoses fitted are approx 350mm long but standard...

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Last post by vwJim
Thu Aug 22, 2019 7:35 am
air flow, exhaust question?

Last post by TEXAS_PETE « Wed Aug 21, 2019 9:37 am
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by TEXAS_PETE » Mon Aug 19, 2019 2:16 pm

I'am a relatively new bus owner so any info would be great.

When i bought my van the PO had bought and gave me a stainless exhaust he never fitted....

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Last post by TEXAS_PETE
Wed Aug 21, 2019 9:37 am
Tyres for 16” Fuchs

Last post by joannedoyle « Mon Aug 19, 2019 7:25 pm
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by Nursey73 » Thu Aug 15, 2019 5:42 pm

If I want to run as close to stock diameter and without calibrating speedo etc what size tyres for 16” Fuchs?

Thanks

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Last post by joannedoyle
Mon Aug 19, 2019 7:25 pm
Rear disc brakes

Last post by vwJim « Sun Aug 18, 2019 10:01 pm
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by ferkh10 » Sun Aug 18, 2019 5:14 pm

What are my options on rear disc brakes?
I’ve currently got drums on an early bay CE IRS set up. Drums are a bit of a pain as have to keep adjusting...

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Last post by vwJim
Sun Aug 18, 2019 10:01 pm
Dual port intake gasket - which way up and which way round?

Last post by vwJim « Fri Aug 16, 2019 7:11 pm
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by Who.Me? » Thu Aug 15, 2019 6:16 pm

I've been trying to sort a rough idle condition that's been bugging me with my 1600 dual port engine. I pressurised the manifold and it revealed a...

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Last post by vwJim
Fri Aug 16, 2019 7:11 pm
topping up the gearbox with reduction boxes?

Last post by TEXAS_PETE « Fri Aug 16, 2019 8:47 am
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by BIG_TEXAS_PETE » Tue Aug 13, 2019 2:23 pm

i'm a bit unsure how i should top it up?

If i jack up the van the wheels hang down, therefor i assume over filling the reduction boxes? Is this...

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Last post by TEXAS_PETE
Fri Aug 16, 2019 8:47 am
66 fuel flap

Last post by Jom540 « Thu Aug 15, 2019 8:06 pm
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by El torro » Fri Aug 09, 2019 3:31 pm

Anyone got a photo how this is fixed to body

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Last post by Jom540
Thu Aug 15, 2019 8:06 pm
paint protection film

Last post by andyleeds « Wed Aug 14, 2019 1:26 pm

by andyleeds » Wed Aug 14, 2019 1:26 pm

my bus which has had a nut and bolt restoration done on it is pretty much finished and as it has had a bare metal spray job as i was wondering about...

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Last post by andyleeds
Wed Aug 14, 2019 1:26 pm
steering damper

Last post by maddison « Wed Aug 14, 2019 1:07 pm
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by russvw66 » Tue Jul 30, 2019 11:49 am

HI
have a 4 narrowed lowered beam from T2D on van . Have fitted Rack & Pinion steering .The beam dose not have a steering damper
fitted dose...

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Last post by maddison
Wed Aug 14, 2019 1:07 pm
Baywindow Bus Front Stub Axle Nuts

Last post by BIG_TEXAS_PETE « Tue Aug 13, 2019 2:08 pm
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by BIG_TEXAS_PETE » Tue Aug 13, 2019 11:15 am

Hello,

Have any of you guys fitted these? If so what grease covers did you use?

thanks

Peter

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Last post by BIG_TEXAS_PETE
Tue Aug 13, 2019 2:08 pm
Gear selection issues which healed themselves after 50miles [emoji2371]

Last post by Bilf « Tue Aug 13, 2019 12:31 pm
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by Bilf » Mon Aug 12, 2019 9:55 pm

Hi all, any help appreciated here:
So we had a successful 110mile trip on Friday (to the NSRA Supernationals if you’re asking) and then on Sunday...

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Last post by Bilf
Tue Aug 13, 2019 12:31 pm
Gearbox codes

Last post by RPATTZ « Mon Aug 12, 2019 6:41 pm

by RPATTZ » Mon Aug 12, 2019 6:41 pm

Hi guys,

Hopefully I could get some info on a problem I'm up against. I'm running a beetle box with a code C202878

I'm not sure if there's any...

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Last post by RPATTZ
Mon Aug 12, 2019 6:41 pm
Fuel tank ID?

Last post by MrMargaretScratcher « Mon Aug 12, 2019 8:02 am
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by MrMargaretScratcher » Wed Apr 03, 2019 2:01 pm

Can anyone help me identify this fuel tank? I lookedfor a vw stamp but couldn't find one...

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Last post by MrMargaretScratcher
Mon Aug 12, 2019 8:02 am
Steering issues...

Last post by monkski « Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:00 pm
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by PJGoose69 » Sun Jun 30, 2019 2:50 pm

I’ve had my 64 for ten years and over the last 6 months I’ve noticed a strange issue with the steering that is proving hard to solve.
Under power the...

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Last post by monkski
Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:00 pm
Door repairer

Last post by Marvelwear « Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:01 am
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by Marvelwear » Wed Jul 10, 2019 2:36 pm

Any one recommend some one who car replace the bottoms on my cargo doors in the northwest prefer Merseyside. Cheers to all.

Sent from my SM-N950F...

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Last post by Marvelwear
Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:01 am
Wiper arms & blades

Last post by type21f « Sun Aug 11, 2019 8:09 am
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by John82 » Wed Jul 31, 2019 9:25 am

Do all ORIGINAL wiper arms & blades fit all models of VW 1949-1967?
I have a 67 VW van. I know that there are different types...

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Last post by type21f
Sun Aug 11, 2019 8:09 am
Brake switch options with servo

Last post by Red Devil « Sat Aug 10, 2019 8:59 pm
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by Red Devil » Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:13 am

I’m currently away in Cornwall and yesterday I had someone stop me to say they had followed me for several miles into Fowey and I had no brake...

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Last post by Red Devil
Sat Aug 10, 2019 8:59 pm
Remote servo

Last post by splitintwo « Fri Aug 09, 2019 6:34 am
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by splitintwo » Thu Aug 08, 2019 6:52 pm

Fitted VWjims servo kit and finally getting around to the brake pipe work.
Is there an inlet and outlet on the servo?
I plan on using the tee on the...

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Last post by splitintwo
Fri Aug 09, 2019 6:34 am
Type1 v Type4 engines – differences/benefits between them?

Last post by DoubleD « Mon Aug 05, 2019 12:09 am
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by passion4 » Thu Jan 22, 2015 5:53 pm
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what are the main differences or benefits between each in terms of use in a bus?
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Last post by DoubleD
Mon Aug 05, 2019 12:09 am
Is this original VW splitscreen ignition ?

Last post by BJ1 « Sun Aug 04, 2019 6:53 pm
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by John82 » Fri Jul 26, 2019 6:42 pm

Is this original VW ignition?

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Last post by BJ1
Sun Aug 04, 2019 6:53 pm
Raise adjustable beam

Last post by WOFTAM « Sun Aug 04, 2019 10:25 am

by WOFTAM » Sun Aug 04, 2019 10:25 am

Hi People. I'm new to the forum and I'm having an issue with the front suspension on my panelvan.

I've lowered it, and now it's too low, and I can't...

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Last post by WOFTAM
Sun Aug 04, 2019 10:25 am
IRS front beam - Help please

Last post by Frankie the samba « Sun Aug 04, 2019 8:41 am
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by Frankie the samba » Thu Aug 01, 2019 8:42 pm

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Sorry if this has already been answered previously.
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Have a 63 samba with creative engineering front beam, I’ve taken the bus up and down a...

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Last post by Frankie the samba
Sun Aug 04, 2019 8:41 am
Wiring loom

Last post by jayvanman « Sat Aug 03, 2019 11:36 am
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by Gemmas » Sun Jul 28, 2019 12:17 am

Hi everyone
I have a LHD 66 panel van and looking for someone to fit and supply a whole new loom
To my van , any recommendations of someone to come...

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Last post by jayvanman
Sat Aug 03, 2019 11:36 am
Wiper motor 12V SWF ???

Last post by type21f « Fri Aug 02, 2019 4:35 pm
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by John82 » Fri Aug 02, 2019 4:21 pm

Can anyone please tell me if this wiper motor is for my 67 kombi? Thank you!

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Last post by type21f
Fri Aug 02, 2019 4:35 pm
Gear selection.

Last post by RPATTZ « Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:00 pm
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by RPATTZ » Tue Jul 30, 2019 2:05 pm

Hi guys, I'm looking to try and solve a problem that I left probably up too 3 years ago and only now I'm looking at getting back to solve.

I...

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Last post by RPATTZ
Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:00 pm
Need early spindles flipped

Last post by Nick-Rackham « Thu Aug 01, 2019 4:16 pm
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by Nick-Rackham » Wed Jul 31, 2019 7:57 pm

It’s been a while since I’ve been active on here. Can anyone pass on details and costs of anyone who currently can flip spindles please?

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Last post by Nick-Rackham
Thu Aug 01, 2019 4:16 pm
Calling all 21/23 window owners what camp!

Last post by Fuch77 « Wed Jul 31, 2019 6:21 pm
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by orb » Mon Feb 16, 2004 1:19 pm

Hi
Just a quick one - what do you guys do when camping to block the sun from the roof windows?
We will be going camping this year with our daughter...

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Last post by Fuch77
Wed Jul 31, 2019 6:21 pm
1600 Exhaust / Carb options

Last post by Cornwall1986 « Tue Jul 30, 2019 1:44 pm
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by Cornwall1986 » Mon Jul 29, 2019 12:06 pm

So I've had my splitty for about a year now and after also going through a house move, I am hoping to finally spend a bit more time + a little money...

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Last post by Cornwall1986
Tue Jul 30, 2019 1:44 pm
67 RHD Steering box

Last post by Marvelwear « Sun Jul 28, 2019 4:13 pm
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by Paulus » Sun Jul 28, 2019 3:42 pm

Hi All,

My steering box is exhibiting excessive play and it requires refurbishment. Any ideas as to where I can get worm gear, peg and any other...

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Last post by Marvelwear
Sun Jul 28, 2019 4:13 pm
Negative camber irs

Last post by vwJim « Sat Jul 27, 2019 5:28 pm
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by chrystal » Sun Jun 30, 2019 3:19 pm

I have negative camber on an irs bus. The clamps are Harry Harpic bolt ons. I Have read that the clamps can be undone and moved to rectify this....

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Sat Jul 27, 2019 5:28 pm

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