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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:

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Sticky VW garage map

Last post by Crazy Greggy « Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:57 pm
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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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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
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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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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
oil pressure

Last post by frilly « Tue Dec 18, 2018 9:40 pm
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by frilly » Sun Dec 09, 2018 11:03 pm
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me again , today ive tried to bench start my motor , I took out the oil pressure switch and spun over many times trying to start it , no oil has come...
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Last post by frilly
Tue Dec 18, 2018 9:40 pm
Flush after market fuel gauge

Last post by JonnyCJ « Tue Dec 18, 2018 1:25 pm
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by fineprices » Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:38 pm

Hello, I am restoring a 66 RHD and putting in all new clocks etc and includes a new fuel gauge. Ive got the smiths to match the rest of the new dials...

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Tue Dec 18, 2018 1:25 pm
1965 wiper linkage

Last post by type21f « Fri Dec 14, 2018 9:22 pm
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by smudger73 » Wed Dec 12, 2018 2:52 pm

Hi folks, I have a completely refurbed 1966 12v wiper linkage with motor and just tried fitting it to my RHD 1965 panel van and does not fit...

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Last post by type21f
Fri Dec 14, 2018 9:22 pm
Replacement ignition switch has 3 terminals - old one had 4...

Last post by clymoj « Fri Dec 14, 2018 3:13 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 clymoj
Fri Dec 14, 2018 3:13 pm
100A Leisure Battery

Last post by vwJim « Wed Dec 12, 2018 6:07 pm
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by Pie » Mon Feb 19, 2018 4:33 pm

Any observations on this , seems good on dimensions as in its tall not long, any advise appreciated.

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Last post by vwJim
Wed Dec 12, 2018 6:07 pm
thermostat

Last post by frilly « Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:02 pm
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by frilly » Fri Dec 07, 2018 5:48 pm

hi guys , my Mexican appears not to have a thermostat . does this mean I will never get heat in the cab? regards neil

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Last post by frilly
Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:02 pm
Coilovers on the Rear?

Last post by vwJim « Mon Dec 10, 2018 9:24 am
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by MrCheezy » Sun Dec 09, 2018 4:40 pm

A 67 Bus with dropped spindles and SA on the rear.

I fitted Gaz Coiilovers on the front with red9design top bracket and really pleased with the...

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Last post by vwJim
Mon Dec 10, 2018 9:24 am
Removing starter motor 65 rhd bus

Last post by Kingston44 « Sun Dec 09, 2018 5:40 pm
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by Kingston44 » Wed Dec 05, 2018 6:39 pm
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Hi. My name is Nicky. I purchased a 65 splitty in June this year. It’s a rhd walkthrough subaru powered fellows conversion. Unfortunately I think...
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Last post by Kingston44
Sun Dec 09, 2018 5:40 pm
Door handle part numbers?

Last post by type21f « Fri Dec 07, 2018 7:54 pm
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by tyler » Fri Dec 07, 2018 11:00 am

I have a collection of splitty exterior handles locks and latches, anyone know what part numbers I should be using for each handle? For a 67 bus,...

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Last post by type21f
Fri Dec 07, 2018 7:54 pm
early gearbox

Last post by vwJim « Wed Dec 05, 2018 1:46 pm
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by frilly » Mon Dec 03, 2018 11:56 pm

its me again , will a 130 tooth flywheel fit an early 56 small nut gearbox?, if not what we I need to do? kind regards neil

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Last post by vwJim
Wed Dec 05, 2018 1:46 pm
mexican engine

Last post by frilly « Tue Dec 04, 2018 10:39 pm
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by frilly » Tue Dec 04, 2018 6:45 pm

hi all , can anyone tell me what size are Mexican engines , as numbers have been rubbed off, also what distributor would be needed ? thanks neil

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Last post by frilly
Tue Dec 04, 2018 10:39 pm
engine start

Last post by 58splitty « Mon Dec 03, 2018 7:30 pm
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by frilly » Sun Dec 02, 2018 7:40 pm

hi all , looking to try and start an old motor , is there anyway of mounting the starter apart from mating a gearbox to it? regards neil

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Last post by 58splitty
Mon Dec 03, 2018 7:30 pm
Popout seal - which way round?

Last post by clymoj « Sun Dec 02, 2018 4:34 pm
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by DoubleD » Sat May 18, 2013 6:04 pm

I've got six popouts to do and I'd rather not have to do them all twice! Lots of folks must have had to figure this one out.

Which way round should...

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Last post by clymoj
Sun Dec 02, 2018 4:34 pm
How do people deal with/fix stripped sump bolt threads?

Last post by Doka Dave « Sat Dec 01, 2018 9:24 pm
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by Doka Dave » Wed Oct 24, 2018 7:58 pm
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Hi all,
been watching oil drip while my bus is standing cold and it appears to be coming though alongside two of the six sump bolts (the little 10mm...
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Last post by Doka Dave
Sat Dec 01, 2018 9:24 pm
Chassis Number

Last post by Who.Me? « Wed Nov 28, 2018 7:09 pm
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by Taffy » Tue Nov 27, 2018 11:46 am

My van hasn't got a vin plate but there is a number stamped to the right hand side of the engine onto the bodywork on the floor of the engine bay -...

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Last post by Who.Me?
Wed Nov 28, 2018 7:09 pm
CE RHD Pedal Conversion

Last post by vwJim « Wed Nov 28, 2018 9:10 am
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by vwJim » Wed Nov 21, 2018 10:48 pm

Anyone fitted one of their kits?

It doesn't come with brake pedal return spring, and the use of a return spring isn't mentioned in the instructions...

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Last post by vwJim
Wed Nov 28, 2018 9:10 am
Hinge pins mirror

Last post by vwJim « Sun Nov 25, 2018 12:26 am
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by philsparks » Sat Nov 24, 2018 11:59 am

Hi

I need to replace my top door hinge mirror pins with elephant mirrors on.
At the minute I have standard 8mm that I can just about pull out....

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Last post by vwJim
Sun Nov 25, 2018 12:26 am
How To - Converting Your 6V Wiper Motor Into A 12V Motor

Last post by lids_2001 « Fri Nov 23, 2018 8:29 pm
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by OxonPhil » Mon Feb 01, 2010 1:17 pm
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Last year I bought a voltage drop resistor for the wiper motor, as this seemed to be the only way to convert your 6V motor into a 12V motor.......but...
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Last post by lids_2001
Fri Nov 23, 2018 8:29 pm
Tyres

Last post by philsparks « Fri Nov 23, 2018 7:29 pm
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by philsparks » Sun Jul 29, 2018 5:18 pm

Hi guys.

I'm thinking of changing my wheels on my 64 from 185/60r15 to 14 inches rims so I can lift the aspect of the tyre
Has anyone done this?...

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Last post by philsparks
Fri Nov 23, 2018 7:29 pm
Rear wheel bearing

Last post by Banger « Thu Nov 22, 2018 9:39 pm
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by Taffy » Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:23 pm

When I removed the diff cover the outer shell of the bearing came away with the cover. I've managed to tap it back in around the bearing. Should this...

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Last post by Banger
Thu Nov 22, 2018 9:39 pm
Re-routing brake line

Last post by JonnyCJ « Thu Nov 22, 2018 9:19 pm
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by JonnyCJ » Thu Nov 22, 2018 7:58 pm

I’ve never been happy with the position of the brake line in the pic. It’s first in line for a bang from a stone or bit of debris....

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Thu Nov 22, 2018 9:19 pm
early gearbox

Last post by frilly « Wed Nov 21, 2018 11:32 pm

by frilly » Wed Nov 21, 2018 11:32 pm

hi all . ive got an og splitcase gearbox in my 56 single cab , im hoping to install a 1500 engine , the question is what engine will fit? kind...

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Last post by frilly
Wed Nov 21, 2018 11:32 pm
Rear Hub Oil Leak

Last post by Taffy « Wed Nov 21, 2018 2:42 pm
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by Taffy » Thu Nov 15, 2018 11:44 am

Hi
If got a rear hub oil leak which is seeping in from the back of the backplate via the join between the brake cylinder and the back plate. This is...

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Last post by Taffy
Wed Nov 21, 2018 2:42 pm
Speedo doesn't work

Last post by Rich W « Tue Nov 20, 2018 9:34 pm
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by Rich W » Sun Nov 18, 2018 10:42 pm

Original speedo fitted, new cable but no reading when driving. Removed cable from hub, connected electric drill to test and needle moves to about...

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Last post by Rich W
Tue Nov 20, 2018 9:34 pm
steering lock...how does it work

Last post by type21f « Sat Nov 17, 2018 10:19 am
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by splitty61 » Thu Apr 18, 2013 7:12 pm
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hi guys,
its a daft question but how does the steering lock work on a split?is it part of the ignition key unit....i.e is it a case of turning the...
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Last post by type21f
Sat Nov 17, 2018 10:19 am
Valuation -SSVC Member

Last post by vwJim « Sat Nov 17, 2018 9:20 am
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by david5367 » Sat Nov 03, 2018 9:19 pm

I live in Kent and need my bus valued for insurance purposes,who do I contact?
Cheers David

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Last post by vwJim
Sat Nov 17, 2018 9:20 am
Ce steering

Last post by philsparks « Fri Nov 16, 2018 7:36 pm

by philsparks » Fri Nov 16, 2018 7:36 pm

Hi I have had my CE steering kit for around 3 years, I have noticed that when I start to turn the wheel when sat still it feels as if it's taking up...

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Last post by philsparks
Fri Nov 16, 2018 7:36 pm
Fitting of Accuspark Dizzy - Timing questions

Last post by boardman411 « Wed Nov 14, 2018 12:56 pm
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by boardman411 » Mon May 07, 2018 1:12 pm

Hi All, Just looking for some advice make sure I'm doing the right thing..

Have 1600TP with a Solex 34 pic 3 carb, currently got a 009 Dizzy (main...

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Last post by boardman411
Wed Nov 14, 2018 12:56 pm
Red light only at idle

Last post by busface « Tue Nov 13, 2018 11:21 am
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by busface » Sun Nov 11, 2018 11:36 am

Engine 1500 sp running sweet.

Idles 850~950rpm

Rebuilt non Bosch dynamo... German rebuild though

Once engine has warmed up and settled down red...

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Last post by busface
Tue Nov 13, 2018 11:21 am
steering damper

Last post by Redthelmem « Sat Nov 10, 2018 9:38 pm
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by russvw66 » Sat Nov 03, 2018 7:13 pm

HI my splitty has a 4inch narrowed beam it has rack n pinion steering from creative engineering. on a Bay window bus
do they have a steering damper...

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Last post by Redthelmem
Sat Nov 10, 2018 9:38 pm
More running woes

Last post by Robbievanguy « Sat Nov 10, 2018 3:10 pm
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by Robbievanguy » Wed Nov 07, 2018 6:51 am

Ok engine fires up instantly and idles beautifully ,choke works ,revved up to max no probs ,soon as I go into gear and change up to 2nd it pops...

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Last post by Robbievanguy
Sat Nov 10, 2018 3:10 pm
Grinding / whuring noise - clutch

Last post by drjones « Sat Nov 10, 2018 9:07 am
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by Taffy » Thu Nov 08, 2018 8:43 pm

When my engine is idkeing there is an intermittent grinding or whuring noise which goes if you increase the revs or depress the clutch. The clutch...

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Last post by drjones
Sat Nov 10, 2018 9:07 am
Backfire and miss fire

Last post by Taffy « Thu Nov 08, 2018 8:33 pm
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by Taffy » Tue Nov 06, 2018 5:24 pm

After running well my van is backfiring and miss firing badly. Flames out of the house exhaust. I’ve checked the compression in each cylinder and all...

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Last post by Taffy
Thu Nov 08, 2018 8:33 pm
Westifalia camping box info

Last post by lonbloon « Wed Nov 07, 2018 9:50 pm

by lonbloon » Wed Nov 07, 2018 9:50 pm

Anybody got any information photos or memorabilia for 1956 westifalia camping box.

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Wed Nov 07, 2018 9:50 pm
Engine cuts out

Last post by carlosfandango « Wed Nov 07, 2018 1:38 pm
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by chrystal » Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:09 pm

2110 engine with electric fuel pump. When slowing and stopping on a steep road in neutral the engine will cut out, if it's in gear it tends to keep...

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Last post by carlosfandango
Wed Nov 07, 2018 1:38 pm
Gearbox change

Last post by vwJim « Sun Nov 04, 2018 9:59 pm
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by russvw66 » Sun Nov 04, 2018 7:35 pm

HI I have a1966 splitty with a early bay irs suspension fitted . The gearbox in it at present is a 1600 . I have an AT box
that i was going to fit...

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Last post by vwJim
Sun Nov 04, 2018 9:59 pm
Fuel Map for Type 4

Last post by vwJim « Sun Nov 04, 2018 9:56 pm
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by roger8167 » Sun Nov 04, 2018 8:31 pm

Hi All,

Been a long time since I have been on here. I have converted my Type 4 2.4 (1800 heads, Scat C35 cam) to fuel injection with throttle...

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Sun Nov 04, 2018 9:56 pm

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