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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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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
iRS wheel bearings new still got play

Last post by ricvw « Wed Oct 17, 2018 5:01 pm

by ricvw » Wed Oct 17, 2018 5:01 pm

Just got a new bus on irs I'm just going throw it and there was a lot of play in the rear bearings so I have replaced them, there the latter bearing...

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Last post by ricvw
Wed Oct 17, 2018 5:01 pm
body stamp!

Last post by Who.Me? « Wed Oct 17, 2018 12:14 pm
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by frilly » Tue Oct 16, 2018 11:02 pm

hi again , ive just uncovered a factory body stamp mark in the rear arch of my 56 single cab . any ideas as to what it could be? , can email pics if...

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Last post by Who.Me?
Wed Oct 17, 2018 12:14 pm
Headlamp upgrade with OG glass?

Last post by Fuch77 « Wed Oct 17, 2018 4:00 am
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by Fuch77 » Thu Sep 06, 2018 11:27 pm

Hello everyone.
i would like to upgrade my headlamps to a more modern standard but keep my og glass for the old look.
Can someone say the best way to...

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Last post by Fuch77
Wed Oct 17, 2018 4:00 am
beam & trans

Last post by frilly « Tue Oct 16, 2018 10:40 pm

by frilly » Tue Oct 16, 2018 10:40 pm

hi guys . anyone know if a 67 complete front beam . and 67 big nut gearbox will bolt straight into a 56 single cab? kind regards neil

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Last post by frilly
Tue Oct 16, 2018 10:40 pm
356 wheels on a splitscreen

Last post by vwJim « Sun Oct 14, 2018 7:10 pm
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by piran » Sun Oct 14, 2018 4:41 pm

thinking of changing my wheels to 356 type but not sure how cool they will look on a splitscreen....anyone got any pic please.
many thanks

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Last post by vwJim
Sun Oct 14, 2018 7:10 pm
Dynamo

Last post by Robbievanguy « Sat Oct 13, 2018 3:59 pm
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by Robbievanguy » Sat Oct 13, 2018 12:07 pm

Hi does a dynamo always need a regulator and what happens if I don't fit one cheers.

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Last post by Robbievanguy
Sat Oct 13, 2018 3:59 pm
hazard warning lights/sat nav charger

Last post by piran « Sat Oct 13, 2018 8:52 am
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by piran » Fri Oct 12, 2018 11:43 am

hiya,
a couple of things i would like to do this winter are sorting out hazard warning lights and also a charger for a sat nav but i am not sure of...

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Last post by piran
Sat Oct 13, 2018 8:52 am
Dragging clutch think I have checked most things but still it drags ...

Last post by jon parker « Fri Oct 12, 2018 7:42 am
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by jon parker » Wed Oct 10, 2018 5:35 pm

The continuing Clutch saga !
After fitting a new/secondhand flywheel.
The steel tube is fixed, there is a bow of about 1 on the Bowden tube. I have a...

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Last post by jon parker
Fri Oct 12, 2018 7:42 am
Wheel bearing cap

Last post by philsparks « Sun Sep 16, 2018 8:36 pm
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by philsparks » Sun Sep 16, 2018 7:05 am

Hi.
My 64 lhd bus passenger side wheel bearing cap keeps coming off. It just to just tap on , any ideas on why and how to fix it?

Thanks phil...

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Last post by philsparks
Sun Sep 16, 2018 8:36 pm
Wheels and Tyres.

Last post by philsparks « Sun Sep 16, 2018 8:18 am
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by bowie » Mon Sep 10, 2018 7:13 pm

Help needed. I want to fit alloys to our split, 5~205 wheels. Have chosen ssp 5 spokes 5.5-15.
Or jbw foosh front 4.5-15, Rear 5.5-15. What size...

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Last post by philsparks
Sun Sep 16, 2018 8:18 am
Gearbox/Reduction Box Rebuild recommendations

Last post by Robbievanguy « Wed Sep 12, 2018 5:59 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 Robbievanguy
Wed Sep 12, 2018 5:59 pm
61 rear lights, UK RHD. What should I have?

Last post by Slavo « Wed Sep 12, 2018 3:16 pm
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by Slavo » Wed Sep 12, 2018 12:02 pm

Hi,

I have replaced the rear corners on my UK RHD 61, 11 window (no semaphores).

The previous corners had some weird aftermarket taillights so...

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Last post by Slavo
Wed Sep 12, 2018 3:16 pm
Non starter..no spark

Last post by type21f « Mon Sep 10, 2018 12:06 pm
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by mountainbus » Mon Sep 10, 2018 1:56 am

I'm on a Euro road trip , park up, return a few hours later and find there is no spark at plugs. Everything ran perfectly beforehand. Any ideas??...

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Last post by type21f
Mon Sep 10, 2018 12:06 pm
Fat vs thin lip under dash tray

Last post by Griffin « Sun Sep 09, 2018 1:01 pm
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by Griffin » Sun Sep 09, 2018 8:56 am

Can anyone clarify when (date or chassis number) the under dash tray changed from thin lip to thick lip please?
I’m about to paint my bus and think I...

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Last post by Griffin
Sun Sep 09, 2018 1:01 pm
Problems getting toe in on rear wheels (straight axle)

Last post by JonnyCJ « Thu Sep 06, 2018 11:33 am
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by Karmann » Tue Aug 28, 2018 5:56 pm

Hi, bit of a strange one this but having problems getting close to 0 or negative toe in on the rear wheels of my straight axled splittie. The vehicle...

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Thu Sep 06, 2018 11:33 am
Headlight flasher not working-late split-& how I fixed it...

Last post by type21f « Wed Sep 05, 2018 8:51 am
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by ted698 » Wed Dec 31, 2014 10:45 pm

Soooo... I suddenly had a problem with my headlight flasher on my 12volt 66/67 crossover split... this has the headlight flasher and main beam on the...

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Last post by type21f
Wed Sep 05, 2018 8:51 am
Bowden tube won’t stay down in place?

Last post by type21f « Tue Sep 04, 2018 4:30 pm
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by Lambrettats1 » Fri Aug 31, 2018 2:00 pm

Hi all I’ve a 66 Splity, new clutch cable fitted getting judder pulling away in 1st, I’ve noticed the Bowden tube flips upwards after pressing the...

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Last post by type21f
Tue Sep 04, 2018 4:30 pm
DRLA slight leak

Last post by JonnyCJ « Tue Sep 04, 2018 12:56 pm
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by JonnyCJ » Tue Sep 04, 2018 7:55 am

Got a mild leak on my right hand DRLA. It seems to be centred around the diaphragm area where the push rod pushes the diapraghm in.

The carbs were...

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Tue Sep 04, 2018 12:56 pm
Main beam not working

Last post by Starsky2727 « Mon Sep 03, 2018 10:22 pm
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by DOUGAL » Mon Sep 03, 2018 8:38 pm

Now I know why my main beam stopped working recently!

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Anyone got one available?

Cheers,
Gertjan

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Last post by Starsky2727
Mon Sep 03, 2018 10:22 pm
Crankshaft pulley size 170mm or 178mm?

Last post by JonnyCJ « Mon Sep 03, 2018 2:38 pm
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by Sjtw » Mon Sep 03, 2018 7:08 am

I need to replace my bottom pulley and I was searching for an original vw one and discovered them labelled as 170mm.
Mine is approximately 178mm.
So...

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Mon Sep 03, 2018 2:38 pm
How do you change generator brushes - fixed :)

Last post by miles « Sun Sep 02, 2018 8:55 pm
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by miles » Sat Aug 18, 2018 3:59 pm

Unbelievably teed off today.

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I'm trying to thread the brush screw thing into screw hole.

I cannot do it. There is not enough room....

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Last post by miles
Sun Sep 02, 2018 8:55 pm
truck petrol tank compartment divider bottom rail

Last post by simono « Sat Sep 01, 2018 5:28 pm
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by simono » Fri Aug 31, 2018 12:37 pm

Does anyone reproduce the bottom rail of the petrol tank compartment? It's the bit that sits on the corrugated floor.
Also I'm missing the middle...

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Last post by simono
Sat Sep 01, 2018 5:28 pm
Add 2 stroke oil to fuel???

Last post by Who.Me? « Sat Sep 01, 2018 6:01 am
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by thedowlers » Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:42 am

Hi everybody,

I’ve been on the road with my 1961 Splitscreen. As you possibly all have experienced there’s always someone along the way, who claims...

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Last post by Who.Me?
Sat Sep 01, 2018 6:01 am
Heater cable different lengths, which side is longer

Last post by jayvanman « Fri Aug 31, 2018 4:25 pm
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by jayvanman » Fri Aug 31, 2018 2:00 pm

I've had a search and have read that there is a slightly different length on one side but I can't find out which side has the longer cable side....

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Fri Aug 31, 2018 4:25 pm
Chassis part query

Last post by 58splitty « Wed Aug 29, 2018 6:05 pm
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by 58splitty » Wed Aug 29, 2018 12:07 pm

Hi
I had my steering box raised a few years back, and as you know, this means adding a notch chassis part. Im now reverting back as Im fitting a...

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Last post by 58splitty
Wed Aug 29, 2018 6:05 pm
Help fitting rusty lee full width rock and roll bed

Last post by vwJim « Wed Aug 29, 2018 1:06 pm
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by skippyvw » Mon Apr 17, 2017 8:57 pm

Is there an advisable thickness for the plywood to use on the floor under the bed? Also Sat it in the 59 panel and it wants to bolt in on top of ribs...

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Last post by vwJim
Wed Aug 29, 2018 1:06 pm
Change Standard to Doghouse Cooling Tinware

Last post by BJ1 « Mon Aug 27, 2018 3:47 pm
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by 81dubber » Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:32 pm

Hi all,

Have a standard 1500 Single Port Engine.Looking to swap the standard Fanhousing to Dog House Cooling System,to save burning out Number 3...

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Last post by BJ1
Mon Aug 27, 2018 3:47 pm
Popping/backfiring when decelerating

Last post by Doka Dave « Mon Aug 27, 2018 10:48 am
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by vanwebb » Sun Aug 26, 2018 12:47 pm

My van is running well but backfires a bit when decelerating, it's a single port 1600, I've looked through the posts but could see anything about...

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Last post by Doka Dave
Mon Aug 27, 2018 10:48 am
Front wheel bearings

Last post by slammedpickup « Sun Aug 26, 2018 10:27 am
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by Cyclingluigi » Sun Aug 19, 2018 7:14 pm

Can anyone tell me why my front wheel bearings keep working loose.
I've changed them doing everything by the book but still they work loose.

Thanks

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Last post by slammedpickup
Sun Aug 26, 2018 10:27 am
Clarification of Part

Last post by vwJim « Fri Aug 24, 2018 9:32 pm
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by boardman411 » Fri Aug 24, 2018 6:30 pm

Hi All,

Noticed the following broken/splitrubber (see pic) on the Drivers side (LHD) front axle - Is this bit called a King Pin Rubber Washer ??...

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Last post by vwJim
Fri Aug 24, 2018 9:32 pm
Clutch adjustment with irs

Last post by vwJim « Fri Aug 24, 2018 7:22 pm
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by jayvanman » Fri Aug 24, 2018 4:20 pm

I'm running irs on my bus.

When I come to adjust the clutch the wing nut catches the underside of the fuel tank shelf. With the engine in its really...

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Last post by vwJim
Fri Aug 24, 2018 7:22 pm
Missing heat exchanger part

Last post by Samba63 « Fri Aug 24, 2018 7:05 pm
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by jayvanman » Fri Aug 24, 2018 3:21 pm

I'm doing some work this weekend on my camper engine and I've noticed I'm missing a part that links the heat exchanger mechanism to the cable....

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Last post by Samba63
Fri Aug 24, 2018 7:05 pm
Light switch

Last post by type21f « Fri Aug 24, 2018 4:16 pm
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by bowie » Fri Aug 24, 2018 4:12 pm

What is the colour of the interior light switch on the steering column in a1967 delux bus.
Black or grey.
Thanks Alan.

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Last post by type21f
Fri Aug 24, 2018 4:16 pm
cargo floor corrugation dimension

Last post by slammedpickup « Wed Aug 22, 2018 11:01 pm
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by slammedpickup » Wed Aug 15, 2018 7:23 pm

Hi , does anybody know the correct depth of the corrugations on the cargo floor panels , ive purchased a repair section and it appears to be too...

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Last post by slammedpickup
Wed Aug 22, 2018 11:01 pm
Dodgy alternator?

Last post by funky « Tue Aug 21, 2018 4:06 am
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by funky » Mon Aug 20, 2018 2:38 pm

Hi just replaced my battery ,after driving for a short while a few weeks ago noticed the main battery boiling ! very eratic multi meter readings...

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Last post by funky
Tue Aug 21, 2018 4:06 am
Passenger cab door lock?

Last post by type21f « Mon Aug 20, 2018 1:14 pm
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by funky » Sun Oct 25, 2015 4:30 pm
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Last post by type21f
Mon Aug 20, 2018 1:14 pm
ignition switch

Last post by DOUGAL « Sat Aug 18, 2018 4:20 pm

by DOUGAL » Sat Aug 18, 2018 4:20 pm

I've got a 67 splitscreen and got a ignition switch (L-code key) with the fixing in the centre of the barrel.
Did the ignition switches for L-code...

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Last post by DOUGAL
Sat Aug 18, 2018 4:20 pm

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