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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.

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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 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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Sun Mar 17, 2019 8:12 am
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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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
starter bush removal?

Last post by BIG_TEXAS_PETE « Wed Jun 26, 2019 12:47 pm
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by BIG_TEXAS_PETE » Wed Jun 26, 2019 12:15 pm

Hello

What Tap size is needed to remove the 6V bush?

I know the 6volt bush is a bigger diameter than a 12volt bush, i cant find the definitive...

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Last post by BIG_TEXAS_PETE
Wed Jun 26, 2019 12:47 pm
Running Gear Options

Last post by type21f « Tue Jun 25, 2019 10:36 pm
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by Dot » Tue Jun 25, 2019 9:58 am

Morning All,

I'm just back from my first visit to Bad Camberg, and have come back feeling inspired to really get my Bus back on the road, but it is...

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Last post by type21f
Tue Jun 25, 2019 10:36 pm
Hockey stick keeps popping out in third gear

Last post by vwJim « Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:08 pm
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by Chrispduck » Sun Jun 23, 2019 11:05 am

I sellected 3rd in van the other day the van went in to gear the gear stick went slack I couldn't get it out of gear or any thing else

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Last post by vwJim
Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:08 pm
Cams - standard or performance?

Last post by primeredbug « Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:01 pm
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by primeredbug » Sun Jun 23, 2019 6:51 pm

Hi guys,
This question has probably been asked a thousand times, but here goes!

I've just stripped down the engine (it's a standard 1600 as far as I...

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Last post by primeredbug
Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:01 pm
Gas tank cleaning

Last post by John82 « Mon Jun 24, 2019 7:46 pm

by John82 » Mon Jun 24, 2019 7:46 pm

Hello guys!
How do I clean my ratty gas tank?

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Last post by John82
Mon Jun 24, 2019 7:46 pm
Bizarre Gear Problems

Last post by yakboy « Fri Jun 21, 2019 7:59 am
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by yakboy » Thu Jun 20, 2019 2:48 pm

Before I wade into this here's a rundown of my set up

I run a 1776 with VW Speedshop EFI 69 BHP at wheels(80 clutch) 95ft-lbs torque(105 at clutch)...

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Last post by yakboy
Fri Jun 21, 2019 7:59 am
HELP. Why don’t my wheels fit

Last post by vwJim « Fri Jun 21, 2019 6:18 am
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by BigRob » Thu Jun 20, 2019 8:45 pm

Hello,
I have just purchased a set of wheels that I was told were off an early bay, they are a Wide 5 pattern.
I want to put them on a 59...

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Last post by vwJim
Fri Jun 21, 2019 6:18 am
Random tachometer reading - Noisy coil signal?

Last post by Who.Me? « Thu Jun 20, 2019 6:16 pm
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by Who.Me? » Fri May 31, 2019 3:50 pm

Hi

I installed a digital tachometer because I want to work out the best shift speeds and max speed in each gear to avoid over-revving. The reading...

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Last post by Who.Me?
Thu Jun 20, 2019 6:16 pm
Engine stuttered like running out of fuel...

Last post by carlosfandango « Tue Jun 18, 2019 3:05 pm
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by carlosfandango » Mon Jun 17, 2019 1:40 pm

Hey you helpful bunch!

The other day I was cruising down the M11 at about 55mph (pretty much top speed for my 1600 tp) when suddenly there was a...

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Last post by carlosfandango
Tue Jun 18, 2019 3:05 pm
Gear box nose cone

Last post by Chrispduck « Sun Jun 16, 2019 7:14 pm
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by Chrispduck » Fri Jun 14, 2019 5:24 pm

Hi all does any one know if I can take the nose off the gear box in situ or has it got to come out thanks

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Last post by Chrispduck
Sun Jun 16, 2019 7:14 pm
Bowden tube / Clutch cable

Last post by MrMargaretScratcher « Sun Jun 16, 2019 5:42 pm
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by MrMargaretScratcher » Fri May 31, 2019 12:31 pm

My pickup has always had an issue with juddering when pulling away from standing still, and I think it''s because when it was converted to straight...

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Last post by MrMargaretScratcher
Sun Jun 16, 2019 5:42 pm
Cab Knob Query

Last post by Dot « Sun Jun 16, 2019 8:13 am
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by Dot » Mon May 20, 2019 1:06 pm

Afternoon, easy one hopefully, I’m about to tackle the cables underneath the bus, and went to the cab (it’s been a while), and saw these. One is the...

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Last post by Dot
Sun Jun 16, 2019 8:13 am
Speedo needle

Last post by type21f « Thu Jun 13, 2019 6:32 am
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by jimnicebutdim » Wed Jun 12, 2019 9:34 pm

Does anyone know where I can get a new speedo needle for a 1963 bus ?
Cheers jim

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Last post by type21f
Thu Jun 13, 2019 6:32 am
Gear rod connector

Last post by JonnyCJ « Tue Jun 11, 2019 2:05 pm
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by Chrispduck » Fri Jun 07, 2019 4:29 pm

Can enyone recommend a gear rod to gear box coupler I was going to try the orange urethane empi one? Thanks

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Tue Jun 11, 2019 2:05 pm
Wiper Motor

Last post by type21f « Mon Jun 10, 2019 6:53 am
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by vwdave » Sun Jun 09, 2019 4:57 pm

Hi all.

My wipers have stopped working. They were wired up to a home made voltage regulator which looks to have burnt out.

Before I bypass the...

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Last post by type21f
Mon Jun 10, 2019 6:53 am
Breather tower issues

Last post by Hinchy « Sun Jun 09, 2019 2:57 pm
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by Hinchy » Tue Jun 04, 2019 3:38 am

Hope someone can help me out with this as it’s doing my head in

I have recently installed a CB breather tower. Everything is was running great. At...

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Last post by Hinchy
Sun Jun 09, 2019 2:57 pm
Gears stick help please

Last post by ted698 « Fri Jun 07, 2019 9:16 pm
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by Chrispduck » Fri Jun 07, 2019 2:58 pm

Ive been putting my bus back together with the bits that came with the van. the gear stick when I fitted it the ball on the end was not located in...

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Last post by ted698
Fri Jun 07, 2019 9:16 pm
IRS at stock height- CV boot issues

Last post by mark-s « Fri Jun 07, 2019 7:25 pm
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by mark-s » Fri Jun 07, 2019 7:08 pm

I'm running CE early bay IRS at stock height, using CSP long travel Type 4 CV joints and off-road CV boots.

The folds on the CV boots were rubbing...

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Last post by mark-s
Fri Jun 07, 2019 7:25 pm
Buying second hand engine block

Last post by boardman411 « Fri Jun 07, 2019 7:59 am
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by boardman411 » Thu Jun 06, 2019 8:59 pm

Hi All,

Advice required, looking at building an engine and was wondering if it’s worth taking a risk on a second hand 1600 case and get this...

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Last post by boardman411
Fri Jun 07, 2019 7:59 am
Panel issue

Last post by vwJim « Fri Jun 07, 2019 6:53 am
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by rodntod » Tue Jun 04, 2019 5:16 pm

Hi Folks,

Has anybody an opinion on where to get a decent fitting outer B pillar repair panel. I have an autocraft one,but it's like the leaning...

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Last post by vwJim
Fri Jun 07, 2019 6:53 am
Brake switch

Last post by philsparks « Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:08 pm
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by philsparks » Sat Jun 01, 2019 6:06 pm

Can I change the brake switch on my single circuit master cylinder without draining the brake circuit.

I assume it just unscrews?

Thanks
Phil...

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Last post by philsparks
Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:08 pm
Sump oil temperature sender

Last post by JonnyCJ « Thu Jun 06, 2019 7:33 pm
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by StevieJD » Wed Dec 14, 2016 9:02 pm
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I've got a VDO oil temperature gauge and sump sender fitted to the van. The system has never worked since I bought the van. :cry:
It's eventually...
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Last post by JonnyCJ
Thu Jun 06, 2019 7:33 pm
Cab doors

Last post by primeredbug « Wed Jun 05, 2019 2:51 pm
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by primeredbug » Sun Jun 02, 2019 3:28 pm

Hi there, I hope someone can help with a dilemma.

I'm rebuilding both cab doors of my '75 fleetline panel van. There seems to be a few parts missing...

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Last post by primeredbug
Wed Jun 05, 2019 2:51 pm
Steering refurb

Last post by 58splitty « Sun Jun 02, 2019 2:49 pm
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by Taffy » Sat Jun 01, 2019 6:13 am

Can anyone recommend someone to refurb my steering box. Some old posts suggest DS Bus - anyone have any contact details or other suggestions....

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Last post by 58splitty
Sun Jun 02, 2019 2:49 pm
CSP front hub replacement or repair

Last post by vwJim « Thu May 30, 2019 7:39 am
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by dubdup » Wed May 08, 2019 7:58 am

Have the wide 5 CSP front disc conversion on my 59 bus. Have empi GT's on with wheel studs. They have been on for about 8 years. One of the stud...

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Last post by vwJim
Thu May 30, 2019 7:39 am
Anti roll bar on CE 4" narrowed beam

Last post by vwJim « Tue May 28, 2019 11:18 pm
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by KDF » Mon May 27, 2019 6:06 pm

Hi all.

Recently fitted a CE 4 inch narrowed beam and I was wondering if anybody had managed to fit an anti roll bar to one??
CE say you don't need...

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Last post by vwJim
Tue May 28, 2019 11:18 pm
Engine lid stay!

Last post by type21f « Tue May 28, 2019 10:11 pm
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by frilly » Tue May 28, 2019 9:04 pm

Hi guys anyone got a pic how the engine lid stay looks and works please on an early bus or truck? Kind regards neil

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Last post by type21f
Tue May 28, 2019 10:11 pm
What does this do?

Last post by philsparks « Tue May 28, 2019 6:49 am
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by philsparks » Mon May 27, 2019 5:52 pm

Does anyone know what the right hand knob on the dash do next to the headlight one?
It on a 64 split.

It just pulls out one stop but doesn't seem to...

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Last post by philsparks
Tue May 28, 2019 6:49 am
16” Fuchs for my Split screen van

Last post by Nursey73 « Mon May 27, 2019 9:13 pm
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by Nursey73 » Sun May 26, 2019 2:49 pm

I’m looking to get a set of 16x7 and 16x8 Fuchs onto my van. What is the best way to do it? IRS rear but not sure if wheels will be too wide? Want to...

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Last post by Nursey73
Mon May 27, 2019 9:13 pm
Overhaul

Last post by nickk « Thu May 23, 2019 7:09 pm
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by nickk » Fri May 10, 2019 11:11 pm

its Time to repair my 1600 twin port,after 1800m in France keeping the revs up enough to extinguish the oil light,20 miles from home,the light won’t...

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Last post by nickk
Thu May 23, 2019 7:09 pm
Electrical problem, melted fuse.

Last post by vwJim « Wed May 22, 2019 8:11 pm
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by Vwmo » Wed May 22, 2019 7:07 pm

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Hi,
Just got the engine in (after a long time sorting it out) and hopefully running, went to start for first time (since I blew the old...

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Last post by vwJim
Wed May 22, 2019 8:11 pm
Steering - how good should it be?

Last post by Karmann « Wed May 15, 2019 8:24 am
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by Karmann » Mon May 13, 2019 7:22 pm

Hi
I appreciate that this is a bit of a open ended question but can anyone tell me how good (or bad) the steering should be on a splittie if in brand...

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Last post by Karmann
Wed May 15, 2019 8:24 am
Which replacement Dormobile bellows?

Last post by Jimbooo « Mon May 13, 2019 10:13 pm
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by markboatshop » Mon May 13, 2019 9:27 am

Hi, has any one replaced there Dormobile bellows recently? I've only ever fitted second hand ones and now feel it's time to go for new. I've found...

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Last post by Jimbooo
Mon May 13, 2019 10:13 pm
Oil temps

Last post by 58splitty « Mon May 13, 2019 1:00 pm
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by 58splitty » Sat May 11, 2019 8:35 pm

So, i have a 1600 running 40 dels and my temp is only 70-72 max, Ive tried 2 senders one vdo and one other and 2 different gauges and they both read...

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Last post by 58splitty
Mon May 13, 2019 1:00 pm
Flipped spindle O-ring size....?

Last post by SplitMind « Wed May 08, 2019 7:06 am
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by SplitMind » Sat May 04, 2019 7:30 pm

Hi guys, does anyone know the correct size o-rings to fit in place of the stock seals for flipped spindles?

I need to order some up before taking...

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Last post by SplitMind
Wed May 08, 2019 7:06 am
What type of castrol grease question?

Last post by Dot « Tue May 07, 2019 9:42 pm
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by Troytempest69 » Mon May 06, 2019 8:55 pm

Just started to re-build my front beam following a full strip down.

I’ve bought two types of grease - castrol high melting point and castrol...

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Last post by Dot
Tue May 07, 2019 9:42 pm
Heater Ducting

Last post by Dot « Tue May 07, 2019 9:10 pm
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by Dot » Tue May 07, 2019 6:20 pm

Evening,

I'm at a point of almost completing the underneath of my 59 Bus, and an oversight on my part has meant I've not got the front end link...

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Last post by Dot
Tue May 07, 2019 9:10 pm

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