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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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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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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
Rear airbags PSV/MOT FAIL help needed

Last post by slippy8v « Wed Jun 20, 2018 6:14 pm

by slippy8v » Wed Jun 20, 2018 6:14 pm

A simple question (its never simple I know) the van failed the PSV/mot today I am over in Northern Ireland so legislation is different

due to...

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Last post by slippy8v
Wed Jun 20, 2018 6:14 pm
Idle problem with 34 PICT carb on ’66 van.

Last post by Who.Me? « Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:39 pm
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by grunthoss » Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:08 pm

I have read through other threads on the website re PICT idling issues and followed the very comprehensive page www.vw-resource.com/34pict3.html.
I...

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Last post by Who.Me?
Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:39 pm
Charge Warning Light not illuminating & no charge

Last post by jamusbass « Wed Jun 20, 2018 1:42 pm
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by jamusbass » Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:40 am

Looking for some pointers,

As tiltle suggests, the charge warning light on the dash ain't working, Ive put a meter across the battery and it's no...

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Wed Jun 20, 2018 1:42 pm
Fixing ply floor

Last post by type21f « Tue Jun 19, 2018 7:09 pm
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by Karmann » Tue Jun 19, 2018 3:13 pm

Hi, can’t really find a definitive answer for this so hope someone can give me some advice.
When fixing a ply floor as I am currently doing, is it...

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Last post by type21f
Tue Jun 19, 2018 7:09 pm
109t flywheel

Last post by jon parker « Tue Jun 19, 2018 11:52 am
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by jon parker » Mon Jun 18, 2018 2:02 pm

Help ! My flywheel starter ring is badly mangled I'd like replace it, but it seems to have 109 teeth. The engine is an HO series 1500 SP (1966...

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Last post by jon parker
Tue Jun 19, 2018 11:52 am
Best Cable routing split charge system

Last post by JonnyCJ « Tue Jun 19, 2018 8:56 am
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by MrCheezy » Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:05 pm

Hi just fitting a voltage sense split charge system with 2nd battery and I’m after advice on routing the cable between the batteries. I had planned...

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Tue Jun 19, 2018 8:56 am
Is it worth upgrading my carb ???

Last post by boardman411 « Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:12 pm
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by boardman411 » Sun Jun 10, 2018 6:58 pm

Hi All,

Just thought I'd get some opinons/advice from the people in the known.. Today, I have 1600TP, Solex 34 PIC 3 carb, Accuspark SVDA Dizzy -...

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Last post by boardman411
Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:12 pm
Brake lights!

Last post by neilypiece « Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:03 pm
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by neilypiece » Mon Jun 18, 2018 8:49 am

Help!
For some reason my brake lights have stopped working! (It's a '67 split)
All the other lights are working fine (indicators, headlights, tail...

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Last post by neilypiece
Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:03 pm
Non starter

Last post by Robbievanguy « Mon Jun 18, 2018 5:22 pm
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by Robbievanguy » Sat Jun 09, 2018 7:36 am
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Hi all engine won't start ,battery ok turns hard and fast ,but won't fire up ,changed coil points leads ,condenser ,but not plugs they seam ok,gettin...
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Last post by Robbievanguy
Mon Jun 18, 2018 5:22 pm
any reported issues with the Creative Engineering direct servo kit?

Last post by Peter « Mon Jun 18, 2018 7:32 am
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by Peter » Thu Jun 14, 2018 9:43 am

Hello all,

I purchased a direct servo kit from Creative Engineering early this year, and i'm about to fit this but talking to a VW shop mechanic...

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Last post by Peter
Mon Jun 18, 2018 7:32 am
Engine mechanic St Neots area

Last post by Starsky2727 « Sun Jun 17, 2018 8:33 pm
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by Starsky2727 » Sun Jun 17, 2018 2:10 pm

Hi
Can anyone recommend a good mechanic around St Neots. (Between Cambridge and Bedford’s)

I’ve a issue with my engine where I my engine has filled...

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Last post by Starsky2727
Sun Jun 17, 2018 8:33 pm
oil cooler up front (behind beam)

Last post by pisces « Sun Jun 17, 2018 12:35 pm
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by Peter » Thu Jun 14, 2018 12:07 pm

It seems hard to find any pics of an oilcooler being fitted behind the front beam?

With the belly pans it is hard to fit one in the center (unless...

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Last post by pisces
Sun Jun 17, 2018 12:35 pm
Flywheel / starter lockup

Last post by type21f « Sun Jun 17, 2018 9:13 am
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by Chrispduck » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:32 pm

Hi I've just tryed to offer up my 1600 motor to a 1500 box deffo won't ave it!!! (Teeth marks in the bell House) I then removed a fly wheel from the...

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Last post by type21f
Sun Jun 17, 2018 9:13 am
Wiper Switch - Help!!

Last post by type21f « Sun Jun 17, 2018 8:21 am
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by scram » Sat Jun 16, 2018 3:42 pm

Hi,

My wiper switch appears to have come lose and when you try and turn the wipers on, the whole switch turns. I've tried to remove the chrome knob...

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Last post by type21f
Sun Jun 17, 2018 8:21 am
Flywheel / starter lockup

Last post by Chrispduck « Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:30 pm

by Chrispduck » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:30 pm

Hi I've just tryed to offer up my 1600 motor to a 1500 box deffo won't ave it!!! (Teeth marks in the bell House) I then removed a fly wheel from the...

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Last post by Chrispduck
Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:30 pm
Steering box refurb

Last post by smudger73 « Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:51 am

by smudger73 » Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:51 am

Hi folks, can anyone supply me a full rhd steering box refurb kit for a 65?
Cheers
Paul

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Last post by smudger73
Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:51 am
Gearbox Code Gurus

Last post by thescampster « Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:49 am
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by thescampster » Fri Jun 15, 2018 7:32 am

I’ve drawn a blank on trying to identify my straight axle gearbox. Followed all the usual links on the forums but I’m none the wiser. Not that wise...

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Last post by thescampster
Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:49 am
65 panel beam adjusters

Last post by smudger73 « Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:45 pm
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by smudger73 » Fri Jun 15, 2018 7:26 pm

Hi folks, bought a 65 standard front beam and fitted adjusters, do i need to cut off the beam bump stops to lower it? I have a fitted a sa set up on...

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Last post by smudger73
Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:45 pm
Toe in

Last post by philsparks « Fri Jun 15, 2018 7:55 pm
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by philsparks » Wed Jun 13, 2018 4:41 pm

Hi does anyone know what the correct toe in setting for the front wheels is for a 64 on dropped k&lp?

Thanks phil

Sent from my SM-J320FN using...

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Last post by philsparks
Fri Jun 15, 2018 7:55 pm
D stamped crank pulley

Last post by JonnyCJ « Thu Jun 14, 2018 11:15 am
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by JonnyCJ » Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:03 pm

Managed to get hold of a 178mm OG crank pulley with a D stamp. I also have a standard OG 170mm pulley.

I’m running a 1776 so would naturally assume...

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Thu Jun 14, 2018 11:15 am
Tappet double lesson

Last post by thebouncingbunny « Tue Jun 12, 2018 9:52 pm
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by JonnyCJ » Mon May 28, 2018 6:43 pm

Every day’s a school today and today I want to better understand tappets.

Whilst my engine is out for a full swap over to OG tinware, thermostat,...

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Last post by thebouncingbunny
Tue Jun 12, 2018 9:52 pm
Reduction box seal kit query

Last post by Brothernumberone « Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:49 pm
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by Brothernumberone » Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:11 pm

Hello, I'm rebuilding a reduction box. I've got the hub seal kit which I think covers the beetle and split, this one:

I can't find the large o ring...

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Last post by Brothernumberone
Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:49 pm
Weber 36 carbs with a 1776cc Engine

Last post by henk « Mon Jun 11, 2018 10:23 am
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by gazmate » Sun Jun 10, 2018 4:19 pm

Hi there I have a 1776cc engine as a back up engine for my 64 bus

Engine is basically stock, but taken out to 1776cc

I have got hold of a pair of...

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Last post by henk
Mon Jun 11, 2018 10:23 am
Rust treatment - Future welding?

Last post by boardman411 « Mon Jun 11, 2018 7:21 am
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by MrCheezy » Mon Jun 11, 2018 6:55 am

The underneath of my splitty has the usual surface rust and had a few welding repairs over the years. I want to stop it getting worse until I take it...

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Last post by boardman411
Mon Jun 11, 2018 7:21 am
cargo door wont open even when unlocked

Last post by piran « Sun Jun 10, 2018 12:11 pm
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by piran » Sat Jun 02, 2018 4:48 pm

hi,
all was fine with my cargo door lock etc until today.
i can lock and unlock with the key in the door handle no problem but when i use the handle...

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Last post by piran
Sun Jun 10, 2018 12:11 pm
Lower pulley spigot diameter

Last post by JonnyCJ « Fri Jun 08, 2018 3:35 pm
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by JonnyCJ » Thu Jun 07, 2018 11:52 am

I'm putting an OG lower pulley onto my AS code case. The internal diameter of the case hole (according to my digi caliper) is 50mm, pretty much bang...

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Fri Jun 08, 2018 3:35 pm
Limebug air beam

Last post by davebug « Fri Jun 08, 2018 8:46 am

by davebug » Fri Jun 08, 2018 8:46 am

Has anyone fitted one of these yet as they look an amazing piece of kit and seriously considering going this route any info be great 👍🏼

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Fri Jun 08, 2018 8:46 am
Solex carb 30 pict 1

Last post by BJ1 « Fri Jun 08, 2018 8:32 am
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by geocamper1 » Fri May 25, 2018 1:37 pm

Dos anyone have one of these carburettor in good running order? The lead time on a refurbishment on mine is about 6 weeks from Machine7? Are there...

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Last post by BJ1
Fri Jun 08, 2018 8:32 am
Csp disc conversion

Last post by vwJim « Thu Jun 07, 2018 3:21 am
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by Peekster » Wed Jun 06, 2018 6:30 pm

Can anyone tell me what calipers we’re used on the csp disc kit T2d 64-70 5x205 front one is seized & need to replace
Cheers
Martin

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Last post by vwJim
Thu Jun 07, 2018 3:21 am
HELP SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT

Last post by Huw « Wed Jun 06, 2018 7:23 pm
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by Vwmo » Fri Apr 27, 2018 12:05 pm

Hi just bought a 67 split from Gnarly and on the way home to Glasgow the spark plug blew out from overheating after about 200 miles. Contacted RH...

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Last post by Huw
Wed Jun 06, 2018 7:23 pm
Gearbox

Last post by Fox66 « Wed Jun 06, 2018 5:24 pm

by Fox66 » Wed Jun 06, 2018 5:24 pm

Got 2 old vw gearboxes H7328 086 and 2A1539197 not sure how old these are or would they be any good on my split panel van? Fox66

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Last post by Fox66
Wed Jun 06, 2018 5:24 pm
CHT gauges and senders - fao VWJim

Last post by vwJim « Tue Jun 05, 2018 5:55 pm
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by JonnyCJ » Sun May 27, 2018 8:37 pm

Hi Jim - one for you really !

What’s the length on the senders and which cylinders would you recommend connecting two senders to - 1&3 ?

Toying...

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Last post by vwJim
Tue Jun 05, 2018 5:55 pm
Rear tail light units (62-7/71) – different depths?

Last post by passion4 « Tue Jun 05, 2018 4:38 pm
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by passion4 » Tue Jun 05, 2018 3:01 pm

Hi, just wondering if rear tail light units (62-7/71) came in different depths? I have a Hella/VW stamped one and a non-branded one, both from an...

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Last post by passion4
Tue Jun 05, 2018 4:38 pm
Splitscreen pop outs

Last post by clymoj « Mon Jun 04, 2018 3:11 pm
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by Mattbid » Wed May 30, 2018 7:47 pm

Hi there everyone. Ive just bought 2 new ally pop out frames from creative and the after market glass that i took out of my old frames dosent fit in...

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Last post by clymoj
Mon Jun 04, 2018 3:11 pm
Dellorto jet sizes

Last post by rusty1962 « Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:45 am
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by rusty1962 » Thu May 31, 2018 2:33 pm

Hi Guys.

In France......

Bus goes great on motorways towing Puck but slows uphill.

On little roads if I encounter a really steep hill, with or...

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Last post by rusty1962
Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:45 am
Flap return spring - too long ?

Last post by clymoj « Sun Jun 03, 2018 7:51 pm
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by JonnyCJ » Mon May 28, 2018 9:29 am

My VW OG correct part number return spring seems to be too long for my dog house actuator rod.

The holes for the spring on my OG tin appear to be in...

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Last post by clymoj
Sun Jun 03, 2018 7:51 pm
Few Measurements needed

Last post by SamCocker « Sat Jun 02, 2018 5:29 am

by SamCocker » Sat Jun 02, 2018 5:29 am

Can anyone measure the front and rear outside of wheel to outside of wheel please. Also the body internal where arches are. I have only found the...

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Sat Jun 02, 2018 5:29 am

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