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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 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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Last post by type21f
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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Last post by DubEd67
Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:58 am
Hard Brake Pedal - Dreadful Braking

Last post by vwJim « Tue Apr 23, 2019 6:27 am
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by pastymaster » Mon Apr 22, 2019 3:25 pm

Hi all,

I'm new to looking at/working on split screens, so apologise if I'm asking stupid questions!

We went for a drive in our recently purchased...

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Last post by vwJim
Tue Apr 23, 2019 6:27 am
Propex Installation

Last post by type21f « Mon Apr 22, 2019 9:22 am
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by Starsky2727 » Sat Apr 20, 2019 3:27 pm

On the hottest day of the year I’ve completed the installation of my Propex heater as well as an Aircooled works fire system and a Malpassi Filter...

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Last post by type21f
Mon Apr 22, 2019 9:22 am
Rear mirror restoration

Last post by type21f « Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:48 am
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by John82 » Mon Apr 22, 2019 5:33 am

Morning guys.
I want to restore a rear mirror, which I want to buy. Does anyone know if I can polish it or rechrome it? What is made of? Aluminum? Or...

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Last post by type21f
Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:48 am
Red9design wheel woes

Last post by 58splitty « Sun Apr 21, 2019 8:17 pm
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by tim.b » Sun Apr 21, 2019 7:15 am

Morning all. Finally getting my red9 install finished and my wheels won't clear the brakes. I was running 356 reps and was told they would still fit...

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Last post by 58splitty
Sun Apr 21, 2019 8:17 pm
Electric fuel solenoid blowing it's fuse?

Last post by vwJim « Sat Apr 20, 2019 8:27 am
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by vwJim » Fri Apr 19, 2019 9:56 pm

Anyone had the electric fuel cut off valves pop fuses?

Its got its 12v supply fused locally. Bus driven about on several short trips / repeatedly...

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Last post by vwJim
Sat Apr 20, 2019 8:27 am
Fire Extinguisher Systems and fuel cut off valve

Last post by vwJim « Sat Apr 20, 2019 4:45 am
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by russvw66 » Fri Apr 19, 2019 8:22 am

HI Where can I buy afire extinguisher system and a fuel cut off valve. what is best FOAM, POWDER.
How much will this cost

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Last post by vwJim
Sat Apr 20, 2019 4:45 am
who can fix my old radio ?

Last post by vwJim « Fri Apr 19, 2019 6:19 am
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by Fuch77 » Thu Apr 18, 2019 9:22 pm

Hello everyone.
Who is the go to person for fixing my 67 radio?

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Last post by vwJim
Fri Apr 19, 2019 6:19 am
Front hub nuts (Locking)

Last post by BJ1 « Tue Apr 16, 2019 8:15 am
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by malum » Wed Apr 10, 2019 12:37 pm

As requested here are some photos of the hub nuts
Genuine on the left (from Coolair That's the price of a pair BTW)
Repro on the right from Wolfsburg...

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Last post by BJ1
Tue Apr 16, 2019 8:15 am
Dropped spindles back to standard?

Last post by vwJim « Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:00 pm
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by 63CorvairSplit » Sat Apr 13, 2019 12:14 pm

Hi - I have dropped spindles on my van (it’s actually a 68 bay with a king link pin front end)

I’m considering putting it to stock height- I don’t...

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Last post by vwJim
Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:00 pm
Tubbing kits

Last post by vwJim « Mon Apr 15, 2019 9:57 pm
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by 58splitty » Mon Apr 15, 2019 7:03 pm

Asking for a friend. Where can he buy a tubbing kit for a bay. Anyone know?

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Last post by vwJim
Mon Apr 15, 2019 9:57 pm
Oil leak

Last post by seablue67 « Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:16 pm
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by frilly » Tue Apr 02, 2019 9:19 pm

Hi guys , is the any product on the market that could stop my main oil seal leak problem ? , as I've just pulled motor and fitted new main seal . As...

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Last post by seablue67
Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:16 pm
Deep Sump Bolt Required - Help Please

Last post by seablue67 « Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:10 pm
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by Vwmo » Tue Apr 02, 2019 6:03 pm

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Looking for some help, putting together my 1,776cc unit for my 67 Splitscreen, and I am missing a bolt for connection of...

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Last post by seablue67
Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:10 pm
Dual circuit conversion with ATE master cylinder problems

Last post by flatbeat « Fri Apr 12, 2019 11:46 am
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by ted698 » Mon Apr 01, 2019 8:51 pm

Bought a AHSchofields master cylinder conversion kit for my stock 67 (was single circuit) which uses a ATE late bay with servo MC.
A couple of...

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Last post by flatbeat
Fri Apr 12, 2019 11:46 am
gear oil leak.

Last post by Dubaroo « Wed Apr 10, 2019 4:31 pm
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by Dubaroo » Mon Apr 08, 2019 4:01 pm

I have had the van up on axle stands for the past few weeks to do various jobs, I noticed what I guessed was brake fluid on the back of o/s rear...

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Last post by Dubaroo
Wed Apr 10, 2019 4:31 pm
Front Wheel bearings

Last post by malum « Wed Apr 10, 2019 12:37 pm
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by malum » Mon Apr 01, 2019 3:02 pm
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Just had MOT (passed without issue) but he mentioned that one of the front wheel bearings was noisy.

I can't find anything about how to adjust them,...
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Last post by malum
Wed Apr 10, 2019 12:37 pm
Anyone good with locks?

Last post by ernie « Tue Apr 09, 2019 11:42 am
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by ernie » Wed Apr 03, 2019 11:29 am

Hi all.
I have just swapped my unlockable engine hatch lock for a lockable one on my 71 bus (yes I know it's a bay but I guess the principle will be...

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Last post by ernie
Tue Apr 09, 2019 11:42 am
Silly question!

Last post by vwJim « Sun Apr 07, 2019 10:18 pm
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by frilly » Thu Apr 04, 2019 9:43 pm

Hi guys, another silly question for you, I'm trying to wire up my bubble tail light, how many wire go to the lights? I have two and only have power...

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Last post by vwJim
Sun Apr 07, 2019 10:18 pm
Air box/ fresh air intake- help needed!

Last post by 58splitty « Sun Apr 07, 2019 3:18 pm
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by PastDown » Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:48 pm

Hi,

Could anyone help with my air box vent, I have the rod with the lever, both the flaps and the rubber seal that goes in between.

Am I missing a...

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Last post by 58splitty
Sun Apr 07, 2019 3:18 pm
Key profile?

Last post by John82 « Sat Apr 06, 2019 11:25 am
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by John82 » Sat Apr 06, 2019 8:39 am

Hello! Could you help me with that key? This is from a beetle or a bus and what year?

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Last post by John82
Sat Apr 06, 2019 11:25 am
Fuel tank ID?

Last post by MrMargaretScratcher « Fri Apr 05, 2019 2:22 pm
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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
Fri Apr 05, 2019 2:22 pm
Single wipers?

Last post by frilly « Thu Apr 04, 2019 9:35 pm
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by frilly » Fri Mar 22, 2019 11:05 pm

Hi guys , I've got a 56 Canadian single cab that only has the driver's side wiper working as the passenger side does not have the connecting rod , is...

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Last post by frilly
Thu Apr 04, 2019 9:35 pm
Invertor - which to buy

Last post by 58splitty « Thu Apr 04, 2019 9:19 pm

by 58splitty » Thu Apr 04, 2019 9:19 pm

I have a 300w invertor, but would like a better one. Which type should I buy, any help would be good

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Last post by 58splitty
Thu Apr 04, 2019 9:19 pm
Painting Headliner & Door Cards

Last post by type21f « Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:09 pm
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by 8 8US » Thu Apr 04, 2019 6:27 am

Anyone painted the hardboard headliner panel or door cards?

Looking to tidy up the OG panels in my single cab, so recommendations for cleaning and...

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Last post by type21f
Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:09 pm
Replacement ignition switch has 3 terminals - old one had 4...

Last post by MrMargaretScratcher « Tue Apr 02, 2019 5:56 pm
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by MrMargaretScratcher » Sat Dec 08, 2018 9:49 pm

Hi there,

i've got a new ignition switch to replace the old one, but I'm a bit confused as to where this brown wire that was connected to a terminal...

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Last post by MrMargaretScratcher
Tue Apr 02, 2019 5:56 pm
Tyre choice going from 14 in to 15

Last post by hursty67devon « Tue Apr 02, 2019 3:12 pm
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by hursty67devon » Mon Apr 01, 2019 12:50 pm

Building a stock 1967 rhd Devon and I'm at the stage of ordering some tyres. The bus is all stock complete with caravette interior, reduction hubs...

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Last post by hursty67devon
Tue Apr 02, 2019 3:12 pm
Best choice tyres for 14’ wheels?

Last post by ted698 « Mon Apr 01, 2019 9:50 pm
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by John82 » Sat Mar 30, 2019 7:33 pm

Hello, I would like to know whichs tyres are the best choice for my 14’ wheels. I have a 67 Kombi bus.
Thank You guys!

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Last post by ted698
Mon Apr 01, 2019 9:50 pm
Wheel clips

Last post by animal « Mon Apr 01, 2019 9:15 pm
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by philsparks » Tue Mar 26, 2019 8:44 pm

I need to replace the spring clips on my smoothy wheels.
What is the best way to get the rivets out and new ones in?

Thanks

Sent from my HRY-LX1...

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Last post by animal
Mon Apr 01, 2019 9:15 pm
Alternator voltage readings

Last post by vwJim « Sat Mar 30, 2019 9:05 pm
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by 58splitty » Sat Mar 16, 2019 9:52 pm

I noticed today that my alternator is not working to its full capacity, at revs it max’s out at13.8 v. Its strange as its spikes for a split second...

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Last post by vwJim
Sat Mar 30, 2019 9:05 pm
Replacement Gearbox

Last post by tyler « Sat Mar 30, 2019 7:11 am
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by petergyoung » Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:12 am

My '64 Split has a 1300 beetle engine in it which has been uprated to 1600 with new barrels and pistons. It also has a Beetle gearbox (code 113 301...

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Last post by tyler
Sat Mar 30, 2019 7:11 am
Where can I find this body part?

Last post by slippy8v « Fri Mar 29, 2019 6:37 pm
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by John82 » Fri Mar 29, 2019 5:26 pm

Hello guys!
Where can I find this body part?
Does anyone know?
Thanks!!

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Last post by slippy8v
Fri Mar 29, 2019 6:37 pm
Heat exchanger cable fitment

Last post by clymoj « Fri Mar 29, 2019 4:15 am
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by Iranu148 » Wed Mar 27, 2019 7:54 pm

I'm just about to fit a new heater cable. I've cleaned the tubes and stripped the heater control knob assembly. The manual says the longer cable goes...

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Last post by clymoj
Fri Mar 29, 2019 4:15 am
Speedo LEDs ? Anyone used them?

Last post by clymoj « Fri Mar 29, 2019 4:11 am
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by Fuch77 » Sun Feb 24, 2019 9:27 pm

Hello all.
The illumination in my speedo is very dim now. Has anyone used the LEDs from ebay?
Are they much of a upgrade brightness wise?

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Last post by clymoj
Fri Mar 29, 2019 4:11 am
Reverse light switch for IRS ?

Last post by Fuch77 « Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:27 pm
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by Fuch77 » Mon Nov 27, 2017 6:05 pm

Hello All.
I was told that someone makes a custom reverse light gearbox switch so people with IRS.
Can anyone say if this is true or where i may...

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Last post by Fuch77
Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:27 pm
Regulator

Last post by 8 8US « Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:25 am
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by frilly » Wed Mar 27, 2019 10:48 pm

Hi guys. Looking for a pic showing how I side up a regulator on a 56 single cab . Kind regards neil

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Last post by 8 8US
Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:25 am
Stripped spring plate thread

Last post by Who.Me? « Tue Mar 26, 2019 6:22 pm
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by Red Devil » Sat Mar 23, 2019 5:52 pm

So I’m just replacing my gearbox with a secondhand box I purchased years ago (small nut). It has taken me ages to get to this point and now the last...

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Last post by Who.Me?
Tue Mar 26, 2019 6:22 pm
Front badge

Last post by bowie « Tue Mar 26, 2019 12:22 pm
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by Pikeyboy62 » Mon Mar 25, 2019 5:55 pm

I have just bought a shinny new VW chrome badge for the front of Betsy. The old badge had a thread on and small nuts holding it on . The new badge...

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Last post by bowie
Tue Mar 26, 2019 12:22 pm
Heater sticking open

Last post by Iranu148 « Mon Mar 25, 2019 7:05 pm
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by Iranu148 » Fri Mar 22, 2019 8:18 am

Heater control knob works in my 1965 devon but heat will not shut off. Underneath van i've checked heat exchanger return levers and fitted stronger...

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Last post by Iranu148
Mon Mar 25, 2019 7:05 pm

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