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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.

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Sticky VW garage map

Last post by WonderlandClassics « Thu Jan 02, 2020 7:56 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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Last post by WonderlandClassics
Thu Jan 02, 2020 7:56 pm
Sticky Going on Holiday Tool Kit and Spares

Last post by eliotc « Tue Dec 31, 2019 3:00 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 eliotc
Tue Dec 31, 2019 3:00 am
Sticky Swing Axle vs IRS Technical Topic

Last post by Gemmas « Sun Aug 11, 2019 4:54 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 Gemmas
Sun Aug 11, 2019 4:54 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 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
67 Headlight & wiper switches

Last post by type21f « Thu Apr 09, 2020 8:24 am
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by John82 » Mon Apr 06, 2020 4:26 pm

Hello. I need wiper and headlight switches for my 67 kombi. Do I have to find 12V switches only for my 67 bus or are the same with the other 6V...

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Last post by type21f
Thu Apr 09, 2020 8:24 am
Who sell the best cylindrical fuel senders

Last post by vwJim « Thu Apr 09, 2020 7:34 am
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by 58splitty » Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:50 pm

Looking to buy a new one, had a few and they either fail or dont read correctly. Any guidance as to where I might get a good one?
Thanks
Karl

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Last post by vwJim
Thu Apr 09, 2020 7:34 am
Headliner

Last post by jackricha « Thu Apr 09, 2020 4:54 am
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by John82 » Wed Apr 08, 2020 7:31 pm

Hello everyone.
I want to buy a hardliner off white for my 67 kombi.
What else will I need so as to fit the headliner?
Will I need bow end caps or...

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Last post by jackricha
Thu Apr 09, 2020 4:54 am
Top end rebuild

Last post by richandsue « Wed Apr 08, 2020 5:17 pm
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by Terry » Wed Apr 08, 2020 4:26 pm

My son/s have taken engine out of Rosie for overhaul as low compression on cyl no. 4. Slight damage on piston head so going to replace barrels and...

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Last post by richandsue
Wed Apr 08, 2020 5:17 pm
Lower arm & anti roll bar fitment

Last post by JonnyCJ « Wed Apr 08, 2020 8:25 am
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by Andy C » Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:22 am
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Need some advice please people. I'm trying to fit an EMPI HD anti roll bar to my 64 bus to improve cornering & stability. Apart from having to...
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Last post by JonnyCJ
Wed Apr 08, 2020 8:25 am
Creative steering rack

Last post by JonnyCJ « Wed Apr 08, 2020 8:18 am
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by ian67 » Mon Apr 06, 2020 5:18 pm

I need to replace the tie rod on the rack, I’m sure I read it was from a T25. Can anyone confirm. Thanks

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Wed Apr 08, 2020 8:18 am
DC/AC voltage detector pen

Last post by jackricha « Wed Apr 08, 2020 2:53 am
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by jackricha » Thu Apr 02, 2020 12:37 pm

Just trying to get a voltage tester pen
(Instead of a multimeter)
Most seem to be AC
Anyone have one that works for DC, or will the AC ones work?...

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Last post by jackricha
Wed Apr 08, 2020 2:53 am
Bumpers

Last post by philsparks « Mon Apr 06, 2020 7:38 pm
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by philsparks » Sun Apr 05, 2020 2:36 pm

Can I convert my euro blade bumper into a towel rail type one by buying the parts and bolting them on, or am I missing something

Thanks
Phil

Sent...

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Last post by philsparks
Mon Apr 06, 2020 7:38 pm
Washer bottle kit?

Last post by type21f « Mon Apr 06, 2020 7:19 pm
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by John82 » Mon Apr 06, 2020 5:14 pm

Hello! I want to know what is better to use in my 67 bus. The classical washer bottle kit or an electric washer bottle and pump kit 12V.
I think...

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Last post by type21f
Mon Apr 06, 2020 7:19 pm
OG Eberspacher tech' / service info?

Last post by vwJim « Mon Apr 06, 2020 5:26 pm
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by vwJim » Mon Apr 06, 2020 8:58 am

Anyone seen a good website covering service details for OG Eberspacher heaters?

Thanks

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Last post by vwJim
Mon Apr 06, 2020 5:26 pm
Fishing in the fuel tank

Last post by BJ1 « Mon Apr 06, 2020 8:29 am
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by BJ1 » Sat Mar 21, 2020 4:09 pm
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It's not often I ask for help on here but when I was filling the tank on my newly restored SO42 the other day the rubber nozzle from my 20l army can...
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Last post by BJ1
Mon Apr 06, 2020 8:29 am
What is that?

Last post by BJ1 « Mon Apr 06, 2020 8:24 am
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by John82 » Fri Apr 03, 2020 6:48 pm

Can you help me what is that hole please?

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Last post by BJ1
Mon Apr 06, 2020 8:24 am
Front panel lower repair - who's panel to use?

Last post by 8 8US « Fri Apr 03, 2020 1:34 pm
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by SplitMind » Thu Apr 02, 2020 3:48 pm

Need to do the bottom 100mm of my front panel and outer valence, and would like to hear people's experiences of the main panel mfrs...

The answer to...

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Last post by 8 8US
Fri Apr 03, 2020 1:34 pm
Safari window munting screws

Last post by Dougie « Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:58 am
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by 58splitty » Wed Apr 01, 2020 11:11 am

I seem to have misplaced a bag with some parts in I need. Im after the screw/bolts that hold in the safari hinge to the bus body, what size and type...

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Last post by Dougie
Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:58 am
Excessive Endplay

Last post by stevejsy « Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:46 pm
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by stevejsy » Tue Mar 31, 2020 2:12 pm

Hi all - After taking my van to Jacks Garage in London I was told the engine (original 1500cc 'H' ) has excessive endplay and won't hold out much...

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Last post by stevejsy
Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:46 pm
Front Panel - is it spot welded along bottom edge?

Last post by Waynebates « Tue Mar 31, 2020 4:53 pm
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by SplitMind » Tue Mar 31, 2020 1:14 pm

I'm about to tackle the lower front panel repair (ahead of rewiring to avoid damage to new wires) and I have an autocraft 100mm repair section ready...

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Last post by Waynebates
Tue Mar 31, 2020 4:53 pm
Speedo Cable

Last post by Marvelwear « Sun Mar 29, 2020 11:00 pm
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by StevieJD » Sat Mar 28, 2020 11:02 am

I’ve a 59 RHD. The speedometer needle has been bouncing around so I thought I’d change the cable. I bought a RHD cable p/n 214-957-801/F from...

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Last post by Marvelwear
Sun Mar 29, 2020 11:00 pm
Westfalia interior

Last post by jayvanman « Sun Mar 29, 2020 10:49 pm
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by John82 » Wed Mar 25, 2020 10:39 am

Hello to everyone!

Do you know companies that make westfalia interiors or other wooden interiors? Thank you!
If someone has westfalia tables, let me...

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Last post by jayvanman
Sun Mar 29, 2020 10:49 pm
Flipped spindles how to

Last post by vwJim « Sun Mar 29, 2020 9:53 pm
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by Chrispduck » Mon Mar 16, 2020 6:12 pm

Hi does any one know where I can get info on how to flip spindles step by step thanks or any one that does it for you

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Last post by vwJim
Sun Mar 29, 2020 9:53 pm
Under dash speakers, reviews?

Last post by jackricha « Sun Mar 29, 2020 7:58 pm
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by vwJim » Sun Nov 08, 2015 10:25 am
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Has anyone with the factory style under dash speaker installed got an opinion on them?

I know they're fiddly to fit, but what's the sound quality...
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Last post by jackricha
Sun Mar 29, 2020 7:58 pm
Making a wiring loom – Part 1

Last post by SplitMind « Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:57 pm
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by SplitMind » Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:54 pm

I’ve decided to tackle the rewiring of my bus, and since I have so much time on my hands (and most of the materials) I’m planning to make up my own...

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Last post by SplitMind
Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:57 pm
Small rear safari window ‘57

Last post by Daxter « Sat Mar 28, 2020 1:26 pm

by Daxter » Sat Mar 28, 2020 1:26 pm

I’m looking at buying one unused from a seller but unfortunately my van is not at home and need the measurements of the window if anyone can help?...

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Last post by Daxter
Sat Mar 28, 2020 1:26 pm
Heating

Last post by vwJim « Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:11 pm
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by jackricha » Sun Mar 08, 2020 2:28 pm

I would like to drive a bit more in the winter months, currently no method for heating the van.

Heat exchangers are gone, I did buy a propex a few...

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Last post by vwJim
Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:11 pm
No indicators,can anyone point me in right direction

Last post by vwJim « Wed Mar 25, 2020 8:51 pm
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by david5367 » Tue Mar 24, 2020 12:45 pm

I have no indicators, but hazards lights work headlights window wipers are all ok.
Has anyone got any pointers plz
Many thanks in advance

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Last post by vwJim
Wed Mar 25, 2020 8:51 pm
Improving Steering

Last post by Stevep « Wed Mar 25, 2020 8:17 pm
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by volkstuning » Tue Mar 24, 2020 1:27 pm

Hi all.

Creative Engineering rack and pinion steering rack Versus Litesteer PA KIT

I have a 66 RHD panel van which need a front suspension and...

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Last post by Stevep
Wed Mar 25, 2020 8:17 pm
Grease

Last post by Robbievanguy « Mon Mar 23, 2020 5:51 pm
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by Robbievanguy » Sun Mar 22, 2020 6:32 am

Hi what grease do you guys use on the front beam cheers.

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Last post by Robbievanguy
Mon Mar 23, 2020 5:51 pm
Choosing repair panels

Last post by BJ1 « Sat Mar 21, 2020 4:13 pm
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by tman » Thu Mar 19, 2020 10:18 pm

In terms of fit and quality, who currently makes the best cab and cargo floor panels?

Cheers,

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Last post by BJ1
Sat Mar 21, 2020 4:13 pm
New engine issues

Last post by BJ1 « Wed Mar 18, 2020 6:05 pm
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by Hinchy » Thu Mar 12, 2020 6:54 am

Hi guys,

Hopefully someone can help me with this. I have just bought a rebuilt engine from a reputable engine company and before fitting it I...

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Last post by BJ1
Wed Mar 18, 2020 6:05 pm
Late Bay rear trailing arms use?

Last post by vwJim « Wed Mar 18, 2020 2:41 pm
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by aircoolsteve » Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:34 am

Hi. I'm seeing a lot of late bay trailing arms on the market for IRS use in splits but I know there's a geometry difference between that and say an...

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Last post by vwJim
Wed Mar 18, 2020 2:41 pm
Servo

Last post by philsparks « Tue Mar 17, 2020 8:41 am
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by philsparks » Sun Mar 15, 2020 6:25 pm

Just wondering, can you fit a remote servo on a single circuit brakes,
I have 4 drums on mine, stops fine but would just like to make it easier....

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Last post by philsparks
Tue Mar 17, 2020 8:41 am
DVLA

Last post by type21f « Wed Mar 11, 2020 3:52 pm
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by Taff Lafferty » Sat Mar 07, 2020 1:38 pm

My van is on a 68 plate, as it came to the UK in July 68 and had no date of manufacture on it so it is not on the V5. I have had the certificates...

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Last post by type21f
Wed Mar 11, 2020 3:52 pm
Vin Number

Last post by type21f « Mon Mar 09, 2020 11:56 pm
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by Taff Lafferty » Wed Feb 26, 2020 8:22 pm

where does 23-7069010 as a VIN number dated July 68 come from as I've checked the lists and it just does not compute, 1968 split screen type 2, any...

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Last post by type21f
Mon Mar 09, 2020 11:56 pm
Red9 Design Electronic handbrake callipers

Last post by Devon Heaven « Sat Mar 07, 2020 9:37 pm

by Devon Heaven » Sat Mar 07, 2020 9:37 pm

So, I have finally gotten around to fitting the handbrake kit from Red9 - wanted to get it sorted prior to the upcoming cruise to Ninove :cheers:...

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Last post by Devon Heaven
Sat Mar 07, 2020 9:37 pm
Flipped spindle O-ring size....?

Last post by vwJim « Sat Mar 07, 2020 12:36 pm
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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 vwJim
Sat Mar 07, 2020 12:36 pm
Chassis weight

Last post by D.S « Fri Mar 06, 2020 8:14 am
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by Clarkey » Tue Feb 25, 2020 8:17 pm

Hello Good evening
Could anybody tell me the weight of a chassis from a 1956-1967 , walk through , samba , barn door bus , not the rolling chassis...

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Last post by D.S
Fri Mar 06, 2020 8:14 am
30 pict 3 carb

Last post by richandsue « Tue Mar 03, 2020 9:41 pm
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by frilly » Mon Mar 02, 2020 8:33 pm

Hi guys, just put a 30 pict 3 on my 1600 motor with advance/ retard dizzy . Ran truck for a good few miles came home a dropped plugs only to find...

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Last post by richandsue
Tue Mar 03, 2020 9:41 pm
Best 12v Battery for 1600 Split Kombi?

Last post by vanbloke « Wed Feb 26, 2020 9:32 pm
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by vanbloke » Tue Feb 25, 2020 5:54 pm

So about to buy a Battery for my rhd 1600cc12v split kombi please, oh and I do have a budget, I know more money is best but is there anything out...

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Wed Feb 26, 2020 9:32 pm

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