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Last post by whichcampervan « Sat Jan 12, 2019 9:26 am
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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:

1. Click on the attachments option ( underneath Save Draft, Preview, and...
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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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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
Headlining question on a 60 samba

Last post by Griffin « Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:57 am

by Griffin » Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:57 am

Err help needed
On a 60 samba putting in new headlong after major resto
Looking at these pics where is the cardboard section with the holes to go?...

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Last post by Griffin
Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:57 am
56 engine bay

Last post by frilly « Wed Feb 20, 2019 11:05 pm
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by frilly » Sun Feb 17, 2019 12:09 am

Hi guys looking for a pic of a 56 split bus engine bay showing where the wiring and fuel line goes. Kind regards neil

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Last post by frilly
Wed Feb 20, 2019 11:05 pm
What should I set the timeiing with a English TCS-10 cam

Last post by vwJim « Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:58 pm
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by ricvw » Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:51 pm

The engine was originally built with efi turbo but was running very rough, and I didn't know if it was the efi or the engine so have tried it with a...

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Last post by vwJim
Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:58 pm
Mobile axle stands?

Last post by Troytempest69 « Wed Feb 20, 2019 9:53 pm
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by Who.Me? » Wed Feb 20, 2019 7:09 pm

Hi

Have any of you used mobile axle stands like these on your splitty, and if so, were they any good?...

I have a single garage and with the...

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Last post by Troytempest69
Wed Feb 20, 2019 9:53 pm
Adjusting camber on red9

Last post by 58splitty « Wed Feb 20, 2019 5:03 pm
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by 58splitty » Wed Feb 13, 2019 12:18 pm

Hi

Im adjusting the camber on my red9 front s up, at the moment its set at 2 and needs to be 0.5. Am I right in saying that this is adjusted by...

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Last post by 58splitty
Wed Feb 20, 2019 5:03 pm
Scat shifter

Last post by Karl8 « Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:20 pm
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by Karl8 » Tue Feb 19, 2019 8:50 pm

Hi guys, I’ve got my first splitscreen, it’s a 1965 lhd California import.
The original gear lever was like stirring porridge so I purchased a scat...

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Last post by Karl8
Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:20 pm
Pop outs original

Last post by philsparks « Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:19 pm

by philsparks » Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:19 pm

Hi.

How do I know if my side pop outs are original? I don't have a m plate. How are factory ones different?

Thanks phil

Sent from my SM-J320FN...

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Last post by philsparks
Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:19 pm
Buffer question - cargo door pressing question?

Last post by 58splitty « Sun Feb 17, 2019 3:34 pm
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by vwJim » Sun Feb 17, 2019 8:36 am

What year did the cargo door pressing change to first include a recess for the exterior door handle?

58's had a flat door. Was it '59 that the...

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Last post by 58splitty
Sun Feb 17, 2019 3:34 pm
Rust proofing...

Last post by type21f « Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:31 am
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by Choc » Mon May 10, 2010 12:13 pm
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OK, its time for the task I have been dreading, fetching off the underseal!!

For those that have used rust proofing products, how's it stacking up,...
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Last post by type21f
Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:31 am
Type1 v Type4 engines – differences/benefits between them?

Last post by DoubleD « Fri Feb 15, 2019 12:44 am
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by passion4 » Thu Jan 22, 2015 5:53 pm
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what are the main differences or benefits between each in terms of use in a bus?
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Last post by DoubleD
Fri Feb 15, 2019 12:44 am
Front nose repair

Last post by type21f « Thu Feb 14, 2019 7:08 pm
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by John82 » Tue Feb 12, 2019 5:23 pm

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Fix it or cut it and replace 50cm from bottom?

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Last post by type21f
Thu Feb 14, 2019 7:08 pm
Accelerator pedal pushrod

Last post by JonnyCJ « Wed Feb 13, 2019 7:24 pm
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by Kingston44 » Wed Feb 13, 2019 9:28 am

Hi. Would anybody know where to purchase the circlips that hold the accelerator pedal pushrod in place on a split screen? I recently purchased a new...

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Wed Feb 13, 2019 7:24 pm
Tube for hot air?!

Last post by John82 « Tue Feb 12, 2019 4:07 pm
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by John82 » Mon Feb 11, 2019 1:24 pm

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My van has no tube for hot air. Is that right or someone cut it down. I have a 67 model.

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Last post by John82
Tue Feb 12, 2019 4:07 pm
Trip to Spain.

Last post by Prietolium « Sun Feb 10, 2019 7:17 pm
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by Prietolium » Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:43 am

Hi Guys,
Could anybody point me in the right direction please? i am quite sure it's been asked before... sorry

We are traveling around Spain for a...

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Last post by Prietolium
Sun Feb 10, 2019 7:17 pm
Good Tyre size for 14 inch wheels?

Last post by philsparks « Sat Feb 09, 2019 6:26 pm
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by MrCheezy » Sun Jan 20, 2019 6:20 pm

Ok I Need to replace the rear tyres on my 1967 splity and I'm interested in alternatives.

Its been lowered, with a SA at the rear currently on...

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Last post by philsparks
Sat Feb 09, 2019 6:26 pm
Vintage Looking 15" Tyres?

Last post by ted698 « Fri Feb 08, 2019 11:04 pm
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by 8 8US » Fri Feb 08, 2019 9:06 am

Looking for some tyres for the single cab, 1960 so 15 wheels.

It currently has 50 year old Firestone Deluxe Champion 6.40-15 tyres fitted, but I...

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Last post by ted698
Fri Feb 08, 2019 11:04 pm
Twin port oil cooler

Last post by El torro « Fri Feb 08, 2019 11:58 am

by El torro » Fri Feb 08, 2019 11:58 am

I have one and fan shroud of 70 engine and tried to fit it to h block engine the two studs on it are bigger than holes on block,the oil cooler sits...

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Last post by El torro
Fri Feb 08, 2019 11:58 am
Has anyone here fitted a left hand drive red9design front end?

Last post by type21f « Tue Feb 05, 2019 5:26 pm
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by 58splitty » Sun Feb 03, 2019 7:27 pm

Hi
I have an fitting issue with mine and need some sort of clarification or comparison if anyone has?

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Last post by type21f
Tue Feb 05, 2019 5:26 pm
Wax oil holes

Last post by 58splitty « Mon Feb 04, 2019 8:52 pm
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by philsparks » Sat Feb 02, 2019 10:57 am

I am thinking of drilling some holes from inside the van into the sills so I can wax oil. Does anyone have a plan of where to drill etc, what size...

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Last post by 58splitty
Mon Feb 04, 2019 8:52 pm
Bench bleeding master cylinders

Last post by vwJim « Sun Feb 03, 2019 7:58 pm
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by 58splitty » Thu Jan 31, 2019 6:46 pm

Hi,
Im struggling to get my brakes going when bleeding them. I was looking at bench bleeding my master cylinder first, but i dont get after bench...

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Last post by vwJim
Sun Feb 03, 2019 7:58 pm
Help wanted with my bleeding brakes - again!

Last post by 8 8US « Sun Feb 03, 2019 2:50 pm
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by 8 8US » Tue Mar 03, 2015 9:55 pm
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Fitted a dual circuit master cylinder and new kunifer brake lines, rears have bled easily but I can't get the fronts to clear.

Almost 2 litres of...
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Last post by 8 8US
Sun Feb 03, 2019 2:50 pm
External oil cooler advice

Last post by vwJim « Sun Feb 03, 2019 10:26 am
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by Karmann » Tue Jan 22, 2019 10:14 pm

Hi, I have a 1955cc engine in my split running a compression ratio of 8.8:1. The engine is built for torque rather than power and uses 043 heads with...

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Last post by vwJim
Sun Feb 03, 2019 10:26 am
Interior trim clips

Last post by type21f « Fri Feb 01, 2019 5:20 pm
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by KDF » Fri Feb 01, 2019 4:52 pm

Hi all.
I've got new door cards and a full set of wolfsburg west polished trim to go on them, but the clips that came with the trim sections don't...

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Last post by type21f
Fri Feb 01, 2019 5:20 pm
Overhead fresh air duct restoration

Last post by 58splitty « Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:09 pm
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by John82 » Thu Jan 31, 2019 3:23 pm

Hello,

Anyone could help me how to restore my overhead fresh air duct kit? Any instructions or link? Thank you!

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Last post by 58splitty
Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:09 pm
Toe and minutes

Last post by type21f « Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:38 pm
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by 58splitty » Mon Jan 28, 2019 9:45 pm

Hi there
I cant find a simple solution to working out what ‘Toe 4 minutes total’ is in a measurement I understand.
Can any one help me?
Thanks

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Last post by type21f
Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:38 pm
Brake servo vac hose

Last post by type21f « Mon Jan 28, 2019 9:57 pm
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by 58splitty » Mon Jan 28, 2019 8:51 am

Hi guys,

While my bus is up I was thinking of running a pipe from the front to the back of my bus for a future brake servo. What size pipe should I...

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Last post by type21f
Mon Jan 28, 2019 9:57 pm
Recovery services

Last post by james309 « Mon Jan 28, 2019 6:25 pm
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by russvw66 » Sun Jan 27, 2019 7:06 pm

HI all need some information my van is a1966 splitty which is lowered . my question is how is the recovery truck going to get my van on the
back...

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Last post by james309
Mon Jan 28, 2019 6:25 pm
1961 bus, fuse rating ?

Last post by type21f « Sun Jan 27, 2019 10:00 pm
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by ChrisH » Sun Jan 27, 2019 4:53 pm

Hi guys

In hope someone can clear this up. I own a 1961 bus that has been converted to 12 volt. Am I correct to think that originally the eight...

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Last post by type21f
Sun Jan 27, 2019 10:00 pm
Chassis Number

Last post by vwJim « Sat Jan 26, 2019 8:12 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 vwJim
Sat Jan 26, 2019 8:12 pm
Clutch and brake pedal

Last post by vwJim « Fri Jan 25, 2019 10:40 pm
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by 58splitty » Fri Jan 25, 2019 8:30 pm

Ok, simple query I hope. Is the brake and clutch foot pedals that sit inside the cab the same item on a 1958 bus ? One of the stalks on mine looks...

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Last post by vwJim
Fri Jan 25, 2019 10:40 pm
Red9design outer steering column

Last post by vwJim « Thu Jan 24, 2019 8:56 am
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by 58splitty » Sun Jan 13, 2019 2:19 pm

Hello,
Just a quickie, on the outer column it has a needle bearing in one end, does this go at the top near the steering?

Cheers

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Last post by vwJim
Thu Jan 24, 2019 8:56 am
MOT s

Last post by richandsue « Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:24 am
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by wilf » Sun Jan 20, 2019 10:24 am

I would like to know how to get my bus MOT free as it is now 51 years old , i did ask at the post office but i had already retaxed it on line and...

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Last post by richandsue
Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:24 am
Degrease / clean front beam question.

Last post by Troytempest69 « Sat Jan 19, 2019 8:19 pm
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by Troytempest69 » Sat Jan 19, 2019 5:25 pm

I took my front beam off and stripped it down today - the original plan being to rebuild from scratch using a new beam I’d purchased. However, the...

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Last post by Troytempest69
Sat Jan 19, 2019 8:19 pm
Remtec still around?

Last post by PEPPE « Fri Jan 18, 2019 12:43 pm

by PEPPE » Fri Jan 18, 2019 12:43 pm

greetings from italy. i got a 1600 case to rebuild, of a relatively low mileage engine. i opened it and discovered a machine work that I saw some...

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Last post by PEPPE
Fri Jan 18, 2019 12:43 pm
Clutch clearance issue

Last post by smudger73 « Wed Jan 16, 2019 2:53 pm
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by smudger73 » Mon Jan 07, 2019 7:39 pm

Hello folks, need a bit of advice, building a 1965 rhd panel van, fitted an H code beetle gearbox with a 1641 engine, fitted a standard clutch...

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Last post by smudger73
Wed Jan 16, 2019 2:53 pm
Code number on bumpers

Last post by John82 « Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:36 pm
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by John82 » Tue Jan 15, 2019 6:56 pm

anyone knows if there is a number code on the original bumpers of T1 bus 1949-1967 and where exactly?

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Last post by John82
Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:36 pm
Anyone who can help me press King Pins apart in Midlands?

Last post by SplitMind « Mon Jan 14, 2019 4:48 pm
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by SplitMind » Sat Jan 12, 2019 10:49 am

I've not been on for a while, so firstly - Happy New Year to all the good folks here!

I bought a set of flipped spindles a while back and they've...

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Last post by SplitMind
Mon Jan 14, 2019 4:48 pm

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