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Last post by williamlee
Mon Sep 23, 2019 2:18 pm
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Global Announcement How to set up a personal Avatar
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...
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Last post by miles
Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:00 am
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Global Announcement How to add pictures to a forum post
Replies: 19
by
miles » Sat Dec 19, 2015 11:49 pm
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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Last post by Weissach_FLB
Fri Apr 13, 2018 1:41 pm
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Sticky Swing Axle vs IRS Technical Topic
Replies: 270
by
Dipsy » Tue Oct 18, 2005 12:24 pm
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
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Sticky VW garage map
Replies: 31
by
magoo » Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:59 pm
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 Robbievanguy
Sun Mar 17, 2019 8:12 am
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Sticky dual circuit brakes
Replies: 228
by
flat4fanatic » Tue Nov 01, 2005 12:35 pm
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
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Sticky Tyre Pressures - 15" wheels
Replies: 20
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8 8US » Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:17 pm
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
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Sticky Front Beam Options Technical Topic
Replies: 130
by
Dipsy » Tue Nov 15, 2005 3:37 pm
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
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Last post by Palmbaypete
Sat Jul 22, 2017 6:51 am
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Sticky splitty safety
Replies: 100
by
62microbus » Wed Dec 17, 2003 2:43 pm
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
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Sticky Ongoing maintenance
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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
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Sticky Going on Holiday Tool Kit and Spares
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...
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Last post by e m p i
Fri Jul 01, 2016 10:57 am
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Last post by Griffin
Thu Feb 04, 2016 2:30 am
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Sticky Dellorto and Weber Carb technical videos
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...
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Last post by Coops
Tue Sep 16, 2014 8:30 pm
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Sticky "sticky me" torque settings
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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
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Last post by DubEd67
Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:58 am
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Last post by platmbam
Sun Dec 08, 2019 11:01 am
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Powder Coat cost?
Replies: 3
by
Who.Me? » Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:15 pm
I've posted this on the Facebook feed too, but some folks aren't on FB, so...
What's the going rate for powdercoating tinware? I've been given a...
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Last post by Who.Me?
Thu Dec 05, 2019 5:34 pm
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Link Pins
Replies: 1
by
andyo11 » Wed Dec 04, 2019 1:30 pm
Hi, has anyone got a drawing of the link pin assembly ? I don’t know where all the seals etc go ? There are also sine metal caps, not a clue where...
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Last post by Troytempest69
Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:52 pm
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Spare wheel fuel can
Replies: 3
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Nocky » Wed Dec 04, 2019 7:41 pm
Hi all, can anyone confirm if this was an aftermarket accessory or maybe a 1 off ? I’ve never seen one before but seems like a good idea for those of...
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Last post by type21f
Wed Dec 04, 2019 8:27 pm
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123ignition tune+
Replies: 34
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andystoker » Mon Aug 26, 2019 3:34 pm
I have recently installed a 123ignition tune+ and I would love to know what maps others are using for a 1600 dual port with the vacuum connected to a...
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Last post by rusty1962
Wed Dec 04, 2019 7:44 am
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Last post by Marvelwear
Tue Dec 03, 2019 8:38 pm
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15 Tyre size front
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samotorsport » Mon Nov 25, 2019 11:59 pm
Hey gents , i wanna get away from my 5,5 ET15 rims in the front with 165/50/15 tyres mounted
I wanna put on 4,5 ET 25 with some higher tyres .
Any...
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Last post by samotorsport
Mon Nov 25, 2019 11:59 pm
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Matching paint colour
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Cornwall1986 » Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:01 pm
Hi guys,
I am wanting to buy some touch up paint for small stone chips but the problem is, I don't know the paint codes.
I think the blue may be...
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Last post by type21f
Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:07 pm
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Engine Rebuild
Replies: 2
by
dougall up » Mon Nov 18, 2019 9:59 pm
Hi , I,m after someone to strip and rebuild my 1500 engine .
Its out of a 1966 11 window splitscreen bus , its been stood 20 years,
any...
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Last post by scottish splitty
Sun Nov 24, 2019 9:06 pm
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Cab floor repair question
Replies: 1
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Andy C » Wed Nov 20, 2019 7:55 pm
Hi, just in the middle of replacing front outer floor sections and have a question regarding the fit to the inner front panel. I’m only doing this to...
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Last post by richandsue
Thu Nov 21, 2019 8:10 pm
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Broken speedometer needle
Replies: 5
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John82 » Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:51 am
Hello! I need someone to help me, how can I fix my broken needle. I have the broken part, but I suppose that I can’t glue it. Can I put it out and...
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Last post by ted698
Mon Nov 18, 2019 7:54 pm
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Won't go in gear when hot
Replies: 1
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frilly » Sat Nov 16, 2019 11:01 pm
Evening, only me again! Been tinkering with the truck again ,run the engine up to temp now struggling to get first and reverse! Seems ok when cold ....
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Last post by 65splitpanel
Sun Nov 17, 2019 1:14 am
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KING PIN RE-CONDITIONING
Replies: 13
by rusting hulk » Sun Jul 20, 2003 7:25 pm
I am now able to re-condition king pin knuckles for 1950-1967 VW Transporters to exact and concours standards. I'm sorry but i will not do dropped...
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Last post by type21f
Sat Nov 16, 2019 2:02 pm
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Engine dies after a few miles
Replies: 30
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frilly » Sun Oct 27, 2019 9:53 pm
Good evening all , been out again in my 56 single cab , trouble is engine cuts out . I get a warning after what seems like it's not running on all 4...
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Last post by frilly
Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:08 am
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Last post by Dougie
Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:05 am
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Getting out the steering column
Replies: 1
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John82 » Fri Nov 08, 2019 2:32 pm
Hello guys.
I have to put new front floor and we can’t take out the steering column. Do I have to take it out or not?
Take a look...
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Last post by Cesar
Tue Nov 12, 2019 2:51 pm
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Deluxe trim position
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58splitty » Mon Nov 11, 2019 5:14 pm
Im about to fit some deluxe trim and just been looking at where it is positioned on the bulge and some are dead central and some seem to be slightly...
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Last post by 58splitty
Mon Nov 11, 2019 5:14 pm
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Unever front tyre wear - K&LP Beam.
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eliotc » Sun Nov 10, 2019 12:09 am
Hi Guys.
About 15000km ago I replaced the early Bay beam that had been retrofitted onto my 59 split. I replaced it with a stock K&LP beam and I...
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Last post by eliotc
Sun Nov 10, 2019 12:09 am
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Pop top turret
Replies: 2
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frilly » Sun Nov 03, 2019 11:06 pm
Good evening all, is it possible to fit a Pop top turret to a tin top bus? Has anyone done this? Kind regards neil
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Last post by frilly
Fri Nov 08, 2019 10:09 pm
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Help with colour wires
Replies: 2
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Cesar » Wed Nov 06, 2019 2:14 pm
Hi,
I have a new turn signal switch from vwheritage. It comes with 6 wires like my old switch but colours aren't the same. Someone knows were goes...
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Last post by Cesar
Wed Nov 06, 2019 11:47 pm
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interior light switch
Replies: 1
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DOUGAL » Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:54 pm
Does anyone know how many amps you can run through the interior toggle light switch?
Cheers,
Gertjan
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Last post by vwJim
Wed Nov 06, 2019 10:54 pm
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Duluxe trim query
Replies: 3
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58splitty » Thu Oct 24, 2019 8:28 pm
So, on a bus without this trilm the bus has 4 rubber bungs to stop the cargo doors hitting the body. So what do the deluxe trim buses have to protect...
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Last post by 58splitty
Tue Nov 05, 2019 3:47 pm
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TQR wheel tub contact details
Replies: 2
by
newrob » Mon Nov 04, 2019 10:24 am
Hi, I am after a set of front wheel tubs, I have searched and I like the TQR ones.
Does anyone have any contact details for TQR?
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Last post by newrob
Tue Nov 05, 2019 6:13 am
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Last post by passion4
Mon Nov 04, 2019 9:47 pm
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Cargo door latch bars
Replies: 2
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58splitty » Thu Sep 26, 2019 8:38 pm
Hi
Does any one know who/where sell the cargo door latch bars. One of mine seems to have been cut 4mm short? Or are these not available anywhere?
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Last post by Rocket Ron
Mon Nov 04, 2019 8:14 pm
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Wheel arch repair
Replies: 4
by
Robbievanguy » Sat Nov 02, 2019 4:58 pm
Hi dies anybody make repair panels for the lower half of the wheel arch at the bottom of the b post the rest of it is solid and rust free both sides...
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Last post by Robbievanguy
Mon Nov 04, 2019 4:54 am
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Interior noise reduction
Replies: 11
by
Nocky » Tue Oct 29, 2019 9:21 am
Hi all again... so I’ve read a lot of topics where noise is mentioned, but generally the topics seem to lean towards insulation. My question is, is...
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Last post by EeVeeWee
Sat Nov 02, 2019 9:23 pm
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Last post by 8 8US
Thu Oct 31, 2019 8:46 pm
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Fuel tank outlet pipe seals
Replies: 3
by
splittykev » Tue Oct 29, 2019 8:06 pm
Hi all
Please could you help me on what seals I need for the outlet pipe on tank.
I’ve got a new kit and new filter but there’s only one fibre...
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Last post by vwJim
Tue Oct 29, 2019 11:23 pm
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Rocker Covers
Replies: 4
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DOUGAL » Fri Oct 25, 2019 11:30 am
I have a pair of narrower size rocker covers.
Can anyone tell me what engine they would be for?
They look original and have the VW logo stamped on...
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Last post by DOUGAL
Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:29 pm
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Last post by DOUGAL
Thu Oct 24, 2019 1:35 pm
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wiper unit
Replies: 4
by
silversteve » Sun Oct 20, 2019 1:44 pm
hi is 211 955 111q a unit from a split screen. I thought it was but have been told otherwise
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Last post by vwJim
Thu Oct 24, 2019 11:08 am
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Oil Pressure Light and Switch
Replies: 4
by
Dot » Mon Oct 14, 2019 9:19 am
Morning All,
I’m still going through the Bus I’ve bought and I’ve one problem that I’m about to embark on, the lack of green light on the dash. Bulb...
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Last post by vwJim
Thu Oct 24, 2019 11:05 am
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A few technical questions for you guru's
Replies: 7
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Nocky » Mon Oct 21, 2019 2:25 pm
Hi all, my first post here (though did do an intro on the FB group) Firstly I have a new to me 1964 microbus. Purchased last weekend and it's a cali...
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Last post by vwJim
Thu Oct 24, 2019 11:03 am
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Source for original case savers?
Replies: 1
by
Who.Me? » Tue Oct 22, 2019 11:27 am
Hi
One of the case savers unwound with its case (head?) stud when I dismantled the engine to send it off for machining. From descriptions online, I...
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Last post by Who.Me?
Tue Oct 22, 2019 7:07 pm
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Last post by ricvw
Tue Oct 22, 2019 6:01 pm
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Side glass
Replies: 8
by
philsparks » Sat Oct 19, 2019 5:47 pm
Hi.
I need to change the rubber on my fixed side window.
How do I get the glass out and then refit it?
Thanks Phil
Sent from my HRY-LX1 using...
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Last post by philsparks
Sun Oct 20, 2019 4:49 pm
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