Technical

New Topic

22532 topics

Page 1 of 451
- Jump to page:
1
2
3
4
5
…
451
Next

Announcements

Replies

Views

Last post

Global Announcement warning: All Classics UK Leicester

Last post by slippy8v « Mon Apr 16, 2018 3:24 pm
Posted in VW Related Chat
Replies: 16
by David Eccles » Thu Aug 03, 2017 4:44 pm » in VW Related Chat
1

2
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...
16 Replies

4353 Views

Last post by slippy8v
Mon Apr 16, 2018 3:24 pm
Global Announcement How to set up a personal Avatar

Last post by miles « Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:00 am

by miles » Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:00 am

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...

0 Replies

13443 Views

Last post by miles
Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:00 am
Global Announcement How to add pictures to a forum post

Last post by Weissach_FLB « Fri Apr 13, 2018 1:41 pm
Replies: 19
by miles » Sat Dec 19, 2015 11:49 pm
1

2
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...
19 Replies

16270 Views

Last post by Weissach_FLB
Fri Apr 13, 2018 1:41 pm

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

Sticky VW garage map

Last post by Crazy Greggy « Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:57 pm
Replies: 30
by magoo » Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:59 pm
1

2

3
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...
30 Replies

8750 Views

Last post by Crazy Greggy
Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:57 pm
Sticky Swing Axle vs IRS Technical Topic

Last post by type21f « Sun Jan 21, 2018 3:53 pm
Replies: 268
by Dipsy » Tue Oct 18, 2005 12:24 pm
1

…

14

15

16

17

18
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...
268 Replies

101347 Views

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
Replies: 228
by flat4fanatic » Tue Nov 01, 2005 12:35 pm
1

…

12

13

14

15

16
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...
228 Replies

58327 Views

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
Replies: 20
by 8 8US » Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:17 pm
1

2
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...
20 Replies

3387 Views

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
Replies: 130
by Dipsy » Tue Nov 15, 2005 3:37 pm
1

…

5

6

7

8

9
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?...
130 Replies

52893 Views

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
Replies: 54
by marmite_on_toast » Fri Jun 01, 2007 2:04 pm
1

2

3

4
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...
54 Replies

41306 Views

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
Replies: 100
by 62microbus » Wed Dec 17, 2003 2:43 pm
1

…

3

4

5

6

7
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...
100 Replies

51686 Views

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
Replies: 9
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...

9 Replies

2416 Views

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
Replies: 6
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...

6 Replies

1747 Views

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
Replies: 4
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...

4 Replies

9494 Views

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
Replies: 4
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...

4 Replies

2768 Views

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
Replies: 8
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...

8 Replies

8831 Views

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
Replies: 11
by SAMBABUG » Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:00 pm

11 Replies

9603 Views

Last post by DubEd67
Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:58 am
Cab door hinge pins removal - I made a tool !!!

Last post by Scousey12 « Sat Apr 21, 2018 8:39 am
Replies: 26
by Campo » Sun Jul 15, 2007 8:46 pm
1

2
I am as smug as a smug person who has just won first prize in a smugness contest :D :D :D

I tried all the usual ways to remove the cab door hinges...
26 Replies

6402 Views

Last post by Scousey12
Sat Apr 21, 2018 8:39 am
Bluetooth amps?

Last post by vwJim « Fri Apr 20, 2018 7:25 pm
Replies: 8
by vwJim » Sat Mar 24, 2018 9:58 pm

Anyone using a Bluetooth amp?

Do you get a good connection between phone etc to the amp while driving? How close do the two devices need to be too...

8 Replies

247 Views

Last post by vwJim
Fri Apr 20, 2018 7:25 pm
Gearbox replacement

Last post by tyler « Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:30 pm
Replies: 8
by gtirron » Wed Mar 28, 2018 9:40 am

Finally have the bus back on the road. Gear selection ain't the best. But when warm will not go into 2nd. Looking for a replacement box. I fancy a...

8 Replies

314 Views

Last post by tyler
Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:30 pm
No revs

Last post by philsparks « Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:38 pm
Replies: 1
by alaw12 » Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:13 pm

Afternoon all.

I'm currently working on my 62 bus and thought I'd take it for a test run. When I was out in it I noticed that when I put my foot...

1 Replies

80 Views

Last post by philsparks
Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:38 pm
splitty belt line trims help

Last post by JonnyCJ « Wed Apr 18, 2018 3:35 pm
Replies: 3
by gerald2613 » Tue Apr 17, 2018 12:13 pm

hy all on forum i have some belt line trims and i need them buffing up and polishing can anyone suggest how or where to go please thanks pref in...

3 Replies

87 Views

Last post by JonnyCJ
Wed Apr 18, 2018 3:35 pm
Headlight problem

Last post by pugwash « Tue Apr 17, 2018 2:05 pm
Replies: 6
by pugwash » Thu Apr 12, 2018 4:49 pm

On a 65 , no side lights or headlights, keeps blowing a fuse (4th from the right) once I try putting side lights on,

anyone have a simple drawing...

6 Replies

152 Views

Last post by pugwash
Tue Apr 17, 2018 2:05 pm
Clutch help

Last post by vwJim « Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:24 pm
Replies: 1
by Bobreoc » Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:59 pm

Hi all.

I have tried to install my engine tonight, and before I fired it up I checked that I had a bite on the clutch.
Pressure felt good in the...

1 Replies

51 Views

Last post by vwJim
Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:24 pm
Help identifying parts - spindles

Last post by Troytempest69 « Mon Apr 16, 2018 5:49 pm
Replies: 4
by Troytempest69 » Sun Apr 15, 2018 3:48 pm

Hi. Searched the forum and the net but couldn’t find a definitive answer.

I picked these up in the week for what I thought was a good price....

4 Replies

78 Views

Last post by Troytempest69
Mon Apr 16, 2018 5:49 pm
Tow Bars and exhausts

Last post by W-W « Sun Apr 15, 2018 9:24 am
Replies: 3
by W-W » Sat Apr 14, 2018 9:14 pm

So what fits, can you post your pictures.

Ive got twin stainless exhaust with single side pipe and it crosses the centre fowling the Autocrafteng...

3 Replies

72 Views

Last post by W-W
Sun Apr 15, 2018 9:24 am
VWJim servo - changes to brake lines?

Last post by vwJim « Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:47 pm
Replies: 6
by SplitMind » Sun Jun 12, 2016 6:46 pm

Just checking how the plumbing is intended to work for VWJims servo's? The pics on his website look like the servo unit has a single outlet for the...

6 Replies

470 Views

Last post by vwJim
Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:47 pm
Best Tool for making up Brake pipe ends

Last post by jon parker « Sat Apr 14, 2018 3:08 pm
Replies: 5
by Rippers » Tue May 07, 2013 1:40 pm

The one I have is this one

But only after buying I find out it doesn't produce 3'16 single din flares :(

5 Replies

356 Views

Last post by jon parker
Sat Apr 14, 2018 3:08 pm
Not wanting to wake up after a long winters sleep

Last post by Sjtw « Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:27 am
Replies: 6
by Sjtw » Sun Mar 25, 2018 12:53 pm

1641 with twin dellorto carbs. Electronic ignition.
Rebuilt and tuned about 2 years ago, ran beautifully all last year, then I put it to bed at the...

6 Replies

321 Views

Last post by Sjtw
Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:27 am
Panel van cargo Door dimensions

Last post by doctorzeb « Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:57 pm
Replies: 2
by doctorzeb » Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:11 pm

Hi everyone

First of all, excellent forum guys, been lurking for a few weeks and lots of good information.

I’m a bit of a newbie when it comes to...

2 Replies

100 Views

Last post by doctorzeb
Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:57 pm
Finally sorting steering out!

Last post by carlosfandango « Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:01 am
Replies: 5
by carlosfandango » Sat Apr 07, 2018 2:03 pm

So having had my 67 splitty for around 10 years and putting up with about two to three inches of play in the steering wheel I have decided (with a...

5 Replies

176 Views

Last post by carlosfandango
Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:01 am
rear bench seat?

Last post by andyleeds « Sat Apr 07, 2018 6:53 pm
Replies: 2
by andyleeds » Sat Apr 07, 2018 5:18 pm

i have a seat left over from the restoration and am wondering what it is so i can off load it to someone who can use it, i think that its a rear...

2 Replies

71 Views

Last post by andyleeds
Sat Apr 07, 2018 6:53 pm
Torsion bar adjustment

Last post by rodntod « Sat Apr 07, 2018 6:35 pm
Replies: 6
by funky » Wed Apr 04, 2018 7:13 am

Hi quick question, if i want to drop the rear rhd side by about an inch, chart says, inner +4 splines outer -4
So am i turning inner clockwise ?
To...

6 Replies

166 Views

Last post by rodntod
Sat Apr 07, 2018 6:35 pm
engine type?

Last post by type21f « Sat Apr 07, 2018 5:22 pm
Replies: 12
by andyleeds » Thu Apr 05, 2018 1:21 pm

am trying to work out what type of engine i have

under the usual zunderfolge etc there's just a number code rather than some letters? the number...

12 Replies

336 Views

Last post by type21f
Sat Apr 07, 2018 5:22 pm
Front seat mounting.

Last post by Robgrav « Sat Apr 07, 2018 11:42 am
Replies: 7
by Robgrav » Sat Mar 17, 2018 5:18 pm

Can anyone show me in photos how the front seats mount please. My bus has been tubbed and has a home brew seat in it but I’ve since sourced a drivers...

7 Replies

218 Views

Last post by Robgrav
Sat Apr 07, 2018 11:42 am
What shocks

Last post by Robbievanguy « Thu Apr 05, 2018 7:33 pm
Replies: 8
by Robbievanguy » Sun Apr 01, 2018 3:24 pm

Ok got adjustable Spring plates on ,to complement my as convertion ,but think my shocks are bottoming out ,they were ok when running Rgbs ,question...

8 Replies

188 Views

Last post by Robbievanguy
Thu Apr 05, 2018 7:33 pm
Solex set up

Last post by 8 8US « Wed Apr 04, 2018 8:50 pm
Replies: 1
by Warebus » Tue Apr 03, 2018 10:11 am

Been having loads of trouble getting my engine to idle and in the process I've wound the adjusting screws in and out so many times I've lost where...

1 Replies

125 Views

Last post by 8 8US
Wed Apr 04, 2018 8:50 pm
Gear shifting issues

Last post by GARRICK.CLARK « Tue Apr 03, 2018 6:13 pm
Replies: 7
by tomvaughan » Wed Mar 28, 2018 7:45 pm

Hi guys

I’ve recently had to have the gearbox replaced on my 59 following a fairly catastrophic failure of my old box. This was done by my local...

7 Replies

288 Views

Last post by GARRICK.CLARK
Tue Apr 03, 2018 6:13 pm
Back to stock width beam?

Last post by SplittyD « Tue Apr 03, 2018 11:29 am
Replies: 2
by SplittyD » Mon Apr 02, 2018 6:10 pm

Can't make my mind up whether I can get away with going back to stock width with the lack of suspension travel I have. The beam is narrowed by 2 ish,...

2 Replies

141 Views

Last post by SplittyD
Tue Apr 03, 2018 11:29 am
Heated Glass

Last post by Kevin Sharpe « Mon Apr 02, 2018 11:23 am

by Kevin Sharpe » Mon Apr 02, 2018 11:23 am

Any experiences/sources for heated windscreen, heated rear window, or heated mirrors?

0 Replies

70 Views

Last post by Kevin Sharpe
Mon Apr 02, 2018 11:23 am
Faulty Ignition Barrel on 67

Last post by Banger « Sun Apr 01, 2018 7:22 pm
Replies: 1
by jenkinso » Sun Apr 01, 2018 7:18 am

Occasionally when I turn the ignition key to operate the starter, nothing happens. Repeating a few times makes the connection. It's deffo not the...

1 Replies

61 Views

Last post by Banger
Sun Apr 01, 2018 7:22 pm
Pop out window seals

Last post by El torro « Sun Apr 01, 2018 2:52 pm

by El torro » Sun Apr 01, 2018 2:52 pm

Should the rubber seal that goes round glass be snug fit,the ones I have are about 25 mm to long,need to know before I contact supplier,other seals...

0 Replies

50 Views

Last post by El torro
Sun Apr 01, 2018 2:52 pm
Weird rear light & indicator behaviour - please help!

Last post by Jonnyellison « Sat Mar 31, 2018 9:12 pm

by Jonnyellison » Sat Mar 31, 2018 9:12 pm

Hi folks - experiencing some bizarre rear light and indicator behaviour and completely baffled: thought I had a blown bulb or fuse (fast indicator...

0 Replies

74 Views

Last post by Jonnyellison
Sat Mar 31, 2018 9:12 pm
Gearbox rebuild cost

Last post by Who.Me? « Sat Mar 31, 2018 2:39 pm
Replies: 3
by geocamper1 » Sun Mar 25, 2018 6:40 pm

Looking for a rough estimate on cost of a gearbox rebuild including parts and Also the cost on a steering box rebuild plus parts on a £30 an hour...

3 Replies

249 Views

Last post by Who.Me?
Sat Mar 31, 2018 2:39 pm
Exhaust

Last post by e m p i « Fri Mar 30, 2018 6:46 pm
Replies: 12
by Robbievanguy » Sat Mar 10, 2018 5:51 am

Ok need an exhaust,bus is straight axles,so current exhaust to low,can't stretch to vs at the mo,have in my possession,a brasilian 1500 one ,you know...

12 Replies

570 Views

Last post by e m p i
Fri Mar 30, 2018 6:46 pm
Screw quiz 2

Last post by Fuch77 « Wed Mar 28, 2018 6:07 pm
Replies: 65
by Fuch77 » Wed Feb 28, 2018 7:38 pm
1

2

3

4

5
Can anyone identify where on a split these screws are from please?
Could the screws right of the coin be from a fresh air vent cover and to the left...
65 Replies

2370 Views

Last post by Fuch77
Wed Mar 28, 2018 6:07 pm
firetec etc

Last post by unclegee « Wed Mar 28, 2018 9:18 am
Replies: 6
by andyleeds » Tue Mar 27, 2018 11:48 am

hi there, where would be the best place to get the necessary parts for fire issues in engine bay..... firetec suppression system and extinguisher...

6 Replies

228 Views

Last post by unclegee
Wed Mar 28, 2018 9:18 am
Glue on seals ?

Last post by Jonah « Tue Mar 27, 2018 7:46 pm
Replies: 5
by JonnyCJ » Fri Mar 02, 2018 9:56 am

Who glues their seals in and if so are there any you definitely do and don't do ?

My pop out seals could do with some glue due to the catch clipping...

5 Replies

408 Views

Last post by Jonah
Tue Mar 27, 2018 7:46 pm
Which cavity wax?

Last post by unclegee « Tue Mar 27, 2018 9:18 am
Replies: 5
by unclegee » Fri Mar 23, 2018 9:47 am

Hi all,

As title, I was wondering if you guys out there have any personal preferences. I know that anything is better than nothing and I've used...

5 Replies

265 Views

Last post by unclegee
Tue Mar 27, 2018 9:18 am
Transporterhaus 944 caliper adapters fit 14" Fuch's?

Last post by W-W « Mon Mar 26, 2018 7:09 pm
Replies: 1
by deansplit » Thu Mar 22, 2018 11:21 am

Hi does anyone know if Transporterhaus' Porsche 944 caliper adapters fit 14 Fuch's on a split? Or any make which does for that matter?

Thanks

1 Replies

97 Views

Last post by W-W
Mon Mar 26, 2018 7:09 pm
Martin Walter Pop top - stucture around opening in roof

Last post by type21f « Mon Mar 26, 2018 4:51 am
Replies: 4
by type21f » Mon May 09, 2011 6:42 pm

We are restoring my son's !964 Devon Caravette.....Peebles...which was retro fitted with a Gentlux Pop top sometime shortly after purchase.
We do...

4 Replies

625 Views

Last post by type21f
Mon Mar 26, 2018 4:51 am
Advice on ali Porsche 944 trailing arms width

Last post by deansplit « Sun Mar 25, 2018 10:28 am

by deansplit » Sun Mar 25, 2018 10:28 am

Hi

Does anyone know if part no's 951.331.514.0 SSW / 951.331.514.4 R and 951.331.513.0 SSW / 951.331.513.4 R(alloy trailing arms from 1987 - I...

0 Replies

55 Views

Last post by deansplit
Sun Mar 25, 2018 10:28 am
Porsche 944 IRS rear brakes - parts choices??

Last post by deansplit « Sat Mar 24, 2018 2:28 pm

by deansplit » Sat Mar 24, 2018 2:28 pm

Hi

Just been advised that to have Porsche 944 discs on rear of a split to run Fuch's, you don't necessarily have to use the 944 arms, but T1 or T3...

0 Replies

68 Views

Last post by deansplit
Sat Mar 24, 2018 2:28 pm
Anyone used Mr Whitewalls

Last post by ScottyN « Fri Mar 23, 2018 8:20 am
Replies: 1
by ernie » Fri Mar 23, 2018 8:11 am

Hi all,

Just wondered if anyone has any experience of using Mr Whitewalls & the results - mainly how they have lasted.

Think he asks £130 for 4,...

1 Replies

128 Views

Last post by ScottyN
Fri Mar 23, 2018 8:20 am

New Topic

22532 topics

Page 1 of 451
- Jump to page:
1
2
3
4
5
…
451
Next

Return to Board Index

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum