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Last post by slippy8v « Mon Apr 16, 2018 3:24 pm
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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.

Three things are needed to set up a...

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Global Announcement How to add pictures to a forum post

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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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Last post by Crazy Greggy
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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Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:58 am
Exhaust outlet damaged / Heat exchanger gives heat when shut off.

Last post by splitintwo « Fri Jul 20, 2018 4:46 pm
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by splitintwo » Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:06 pm

Damaged the exhaust last year the tail pipe got forced out when I backed up too close to a hedge bank.
I don't have a picture but when I refit the...

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Last post by splitintwo
Fri Jul 20, 2018 4:46 pm
Gearbox/Reduction Box Rebuild recommendations

Last post by type21f « Fri Jul 20, 2018 1:57 pm
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by Rob E » Fri Jul 20, 2018 12:11 pm

Mine has leaking reduction boxes, and the gearbox doesnt sound right to me. who would you recommend to rebuild it?

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Last post by type21f
Fri Jul 20, 2018 1:57 pm
Alternator Recommendations

Last post by JonnyCJ « Fri Jul 20, 2018 12:15 pm
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by yakboy » Wed Jul 18, 2018 3:46 pm

My 55amp Bosch Alternator has given up the ghost after about 20 years service. Should I be getting a new Bosch one only or are the good quality...

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Fri Jul 20, 2018 12:15 pm
Who sell the best quality rubber cab floor mats?

Last post by type21f « Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:44 am
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by 58splitty » Thu Jul 19, 2018 9:12 pm

As above, not much more I can ask. Whats out there thats good quality?

Thanks

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Last post by type21f
Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:44 am
Manual cable pull engine bay extinguisher

Last post by mark-s « Thu Jul 19, 2018 1:56 pm
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by Dr Lung » Wed Jul 18, 2018 9:05 pm

Does anyone know where I can buy a Manual cable pull engine bay extinguisher for my 66 Splitscreen engine bay, there are many automatic ones, but...

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Last post by mark-s
Thu Jul 19, 2018 1:56 pm
Clutch adjustment

Last post by vwJim « Thu Jul 19, 2018 7:09 am
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by Chris » Tue Jul 17, 2018 7:12 pm

This is one I've never had to tackle before.

Pulling out of the drive the other day I struggled to get gears, but it had been getting more notchy...

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Last post by vwJim
Thu Jul 19, 2018 7:09 am
throwout bearing ?

Last post by vwJim « Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:49 pm
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by jamesy » Tue Jul 17, 2018 7:54 pm

hi. i'm new here. 1st question. i'm putting a70's superbeetle engine in a 1966 vw bus,camper. what style throwout bearing will best join them. beep...

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Last post by vwJim
Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:49 pm
1963 Single Cab (RHD)

Last post by split2020 « Tue Jul 17, 2018 2:52 pm

by split2020 » Tue Jul 17, 2018 2:52 pm

Hi, I've started work on a full restoration of a 1963 RHD Single Cab (South African import) with treasure chest door on the left and need to find...

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Last post by split2020
Tue Jul 17, 2018 2:52 pm
RHD walk through - heater cables?

Last post by vwJim « Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:27 am

by vwJim » Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:27 am

Anyone fitted LHD heater cables to a RHD? We're they the correct length?

Some suppliers are listing one heater cable for all models, which must be...

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Last post by vwJim
Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:27 am
Passenger 1/4 - Quarter light catch breaking

Last post by splitintwo « Mon Jul 16, 2018 9:40 pm
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by splitintwo » Thu Jul 12, 2018 11:56 am

Hi,

I'm on my second repro catch now and they keep breaking it's getting stupid, changed the whole frame outer seal as whistled etc, I thought it...

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Last post by splitintwo
Mon Jul 16, 2018 9:40 pm
Splitscreen 1641 Running Hot - Timing and Mixture Adjustment?

Last post by BJ1 « Mon Jul 16, 2018 9:05 pm
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by MrCheezy » Sun Jul 08, 2018 12:30 pm

I've got a relatively new recon 1641 thats done about 3000 miles. I've just fitted a VDO oil temp gauge with the sender from the Oil pressure relief...

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Last post by BJ1
Mon Jul 16, 2018 9:05 pm
upgrading dashboard bulbs to led

Last post by type21f « Mon Jul 16, 2018 6:05 pm
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by Mart » Sun Jul 15, 2018 12:04 pm

I have replaced my dashboard bulbs for coloured led bulbs but the oil and alternator lamps aren't working as they don't have any resistance.
The led...

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Last post by type21f
Mon Jul 16, 2018 6:05 pm
CSP pads

Last post by wicker « Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:19 am
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by wicker » Sun Jul 15, 2018 12:09 pm

Fitting my Csp brake kit and was wondering the purpose of the X 4 sticker shims that are supplied with the kit.

Is it so the pads won't rattle in...

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Last post by wicker
Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:19 am
Valve Settings Advice

Last post by boardman411 « Sun Jul 15, 2018 9:06 pm
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by boardman411 » Sat Jul 14, 2018 5:11 pm

Hi All,

I've got a 1600tp and was going through checking the values, as I keep reading articles where people complain about lack of power etc up...

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Last post by boardman411
Sun Jul 15, 2018 9:06 pm
Faulty wiper motor

Last post by BJ1 « Sun Jul 15, 2018 8:18 am
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by Taffy » Tue Jul 10, 2018 11:48 am

My wiper stopped working. Having removed the motor Icould see that the spring holding the two contacts had broken. Water had seaped into the casing...

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Last post by BJ1
Sun Jul 15, 2018 8:18 am
Head failure - Valve stretch?

Last post by BJ1 « Sun Jul 15, 2018 8:15 am
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by the bus driver » Thu Jul 12, 2018 4:22 pm

Is it possible that my inlet valve is going through the seat or has the seat extensively worn in a short space of time?

The nut is completely wound...

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Last post by BJ1
Sun Jul 15, 2018 8:15 am
Wiper motor terminal numbers

Last post by type21f « Sun Jul 15, 2018 7:59 am
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by Taffy » Fri Jul 13, 2018 6:31 pm

Can someone tell me which is live and which is earth on my wiper motor - terminal 53 and 21 - two terminal bread shape motor
Thanks

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Last post by type21f
Sun Jul 15, 2018 7:59 am
rear back plate /handbrake cable removal

Last post by jon parker « Sat Jul 14, 2018 5:34 pm
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by jon parker » Sat Jul 14, 2018 8:09 am

I'm trying to take the transmission out of my bus and having problems removing the hand brake cables so I can remove the back plates. They need...

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Last post by jon parker
Sat Jul 14, 2018 5:34 pm
red 9 front brakes

Last post by wizard 1066 « Sat Jul 14, 2018 1:57 pm
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by wizard 1066 » Wed Jun 27, 2018 9:36 pm

Just bought a red 9 front end, almost all the bolts are siezed up, the wheel bearings are shot and all the ball joints are gone.

It came with the...

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Last post by wizard 1066
Sat Jul 14, 2018 1:57 pm
Red9design wishbone set up question

Last post by oilyragg « Fri Jul 13, 2018 9:24 pm
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by 58splitty » Fri Jul 13, 2018 5:55 pm

Hi all, its been a while since Ive been on here.

Im looking at getting a red9design front end wishbone set up. I cant find anything regarding the...

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Last post by oilyragg
Fri Jul 13, 2018 9:24 pm
I need a carb. Help!!!

Last post by geocamper1 « Fri Jul 13, 2018 3:52 pm
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by geocamper1 » Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:16 pm

Does anyone have a Solex 30 or 28 pict 1 carb I could borrow?
My carb has been with a reputable carb refurbisher for the last 5 weeks
With no sign...

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Last post by geocamper1
Fri Jul 13, 2018 3:52 pm
1965 splitscreen seatbelts

Last post by Karl8 « Thu Jul 12, 2018 6:59 pm

by Karl8 » Thu Jul 12, 2018 6:59 pm

Hi guys, I’ve recently got my first splitscreen. It’s a 1965 11 window microbus California import.
I’m currently waiting for the registration and I’m...

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Last post by Karl8
Thu Jul 12, 2018 6:59 pm
Front Badge

Last post by bowie « Tue Jul 10, 2018 9:04 pm

by bowie » Tue Jul 10, 2018 9:04 pm

Hi everyone.
Who does the best quality stainless front badge, autocraft, creative engineering or someone else. Your opinions would be great before...

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Last post by bowie
Tue Jul 10, 2018 9:04 pm
'Heavy Duty' vs quality/other cargo floor halves

Last post by MrMargaretScratcher « Tue Jul 10, 2018 4:37 pm

by MrMargaretScratcher » Tue Jul 10, 2018 4:37 pm

Hey gang,

Is there a reason I should steer clear of these 'Heavy Duty' cargo floor halves:

rather than the 'quality' halves from...

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Last post by MrMargaretScratcher
Tue Jul 10, 2018 4:37 pm
Double post Please Ignore/Delete

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Double post. Please Ignore/Delete Mods

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Last post by MrMargaretScratcher
Tue Jul 10, 2018 4:37 pm
Drum thread

Last post by Dougie « Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:46 am
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by Taffy » Tue Jul 10, 2018 2:53 am

One of the threads on my rear drum is damaged to the extent that the wheel bolt won’t tighten. Can I helli coil or re cut thread or will I have to...

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Last post by Dougie
Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:46 am
Save my bug

Last post by Robbievanguy « Mon Jul 09, 2018 7:55 pm
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by Robbievanguy » Sun Jul 08, 2018 4:21 pm

Hi all just fitted a save my bug ,don't want a gauge more stress,anyway drove about 15 miles very hot day ,the little arm moved about 3/4 way round...

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Last post by Robbievanguy
Mon Jul 09, 2018 7:55 pm
Us spec 1966 wiring help

Last post by Chrispduck « Mon Jul 09, 2018 3:19 pm
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by Chrispduck » Sat Jul 07, 2018 10:38 am

Help please I have a us spec 66 with a stock flasher unit not sure what indicator stalk but it's not vw but a repro with 9 wires black/white black...

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Last post by Chrispduck
Mon Jul 09, 2018 3:19 pm
Saffaris

Last post by Herr Doktor « Mon Jul 09, 2018 2:45 pm
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by Iroc-2 » Fri Jul 06, 2018 6:29 am

Hi,
my safari windows have come apart at the top. Tried araldite but still came apart. Can anyone recommend an adhesive that will do the trick.
Has...

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Last post by Herr Doktor
Mon Jul 09, 2018 2:45 pm
cleaning oil off brake shoes help please

Last post by malum « Mon Jul 09, 2018 11:14 am
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by gerald2613 » Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:15 am

hy all , i spilt some oil inside the rear brake drum,(whilst topping up the rgbs ) i know stupid trick ,,, inside the drum ,is a coat of oil what is...

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Last post by malum
Mon Jul 09, 2018 11:14 am
Runs fine but after sitting at idle cuts out

Last post by readyboy61 « Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:43 pm

by readyboy61 » Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:43 pm

Bus has been running fine but on an outing last week and again today when I got it out of the garage and left it ticking over.

If left to idle for...

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Last post by readyboy61
Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:43 pm
Trailer wiring (early)

Last post by 8 8US « Sat Jul 07, 2018 2:34 pm
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by W-W » Fri Jul 06, 2018 8:12 am

So I have built a nice little trailer and as I have early rear lights without a separate indicator, I have mirrored all red lights in the trailer....

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Last post by 8 8US
Sat Jul 07, 2018 2:34 pm
Splitting Wolfgang Safaris

Last post by Herr Doktor « Sat Jul 07, 2018 10:27 am
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by Herr Doktor » Wed Jul 04, 2018 6:38 pm

I've recently purchased a new set of rubbers from Volksburg West to fit between the glass and frame of my Wolfgang Int. safari windows as that's...

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Last post by Herr Doktor
Sat Jul 07, 2018 10:27 am
Wheel alignment around Maidstone Kent?

Last post by malum « Fri Jul 06, 2018 8:53 pm
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by Karmann » Wed Jul 04, 2018 3:00 pm

Hi
Does anyone have any recommendations for a garage that can carry out wheel alignment near to Maidstone Kent area. Just got the vehicle on the road...

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Last post by malum
Fri Jul 06, 2018 8:53 pm
Barn doors opening... ...whilst driving!

Last post by miles « Thu Jul 05, 2018 1:19 pm
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by blair-uk » Wed Jul 04, 2018 3:53 pm

My '61 LHD Kombi has recently developed an 'interesting' fault....
...even when I firmly shut the doors and even lock them (from the outside as there...

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Last post by miles
Thu Jul 05, 2018 1:19 pm
heater pods problem anyone help ,

Last post by type21f « Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:25 am
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by gerald2613 » Thu Jul 05, 2018 5:29 am

hy all on forum , i have 1 heater pod 50 mm diameter, and i need two,, so ones missing ,is there anything to put in place of the pods please any sort...

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Last post by type21f
Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:25 am
AR engine serial number and timing

Last post by BJ1 « Mon Jul 02, 2018 7:42 am
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by nodrog » Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:38 am

I have a 1600 twin port with serial number starting AR.
John Muir's manual does not list this engine code.
I am guessing that the timing is set at...

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Mon Jul 02, 2018 7:42 am

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