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warning: All Classics UK Leicester

Last post by williamlee « Mon Sep 23, 2019 2:18 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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How to set up a personal Avatar

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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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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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Tyre Pressures - 15" wheels

Last post by vwJim « Mon Aug 31, 2020 7:17 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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Mon Aug 31, 2020 7:17 pm
Swing Axle vs IRS Technical Topic

Last post by foleysplitty « Fri Aug 14, 2020 12:48 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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Fri Aug 14, 2020 12:48 pm
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Tue Sep 06, 2016 6:46 am
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
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 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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Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:19 am
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
Engine Builder in West Midlands...?

Last post by Max Last « Thu Oct 29, 2020 8:23 pm
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by SplitMind » Thu Oct 29, 2020 6:27 pm

Hi folks, I'm looking for someone to take my stock 1600 t/p motor up to 1776 to give the bus a bit of extra grunt...

Looking for recommendations for...

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Last post by Max Last
Thu Oct 29, 2020 8:23 pm
Radio Dash repair panel

Last post by Dobbey1 « Thu Oct 29, 2020 6:32 pm

by Dobbey1 » Thu Oct 29, 2020 6:32 pm

Hi

hopefully this will be a quick question and answer

Im after a radio dash repair panel for a LHD 1965 Bus, could anyone recommend to me the best...

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Last post by Dobbey1
Thu Oct 29, 2020 6:32 pm
fuel gauge and clock resto

Last post by Starsky2727 « Tue Oct 27, 2020 9:32 pm
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by lambretta » Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:38 am

Hi Folks.

I'm trying to find somewhere to restore my fuel gauge and clock, had a search on here but no joy, maybe I'm not searching properly!

I've...

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Last post by Starsky2727
Tue Oct 27, 2020 9:32 pm
Solex H30/31 problems

Last post by DOUGAL « Sat Oct 24, 2020 9:10 pm
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by CliveG » Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:21 am

Hi everyone,
Picked up my first Split only broke down 3 times on the way home and can't start at all how. It sometimes starts but stalls within a...

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Last post by DOUGAL
Sat Oct 24, 2020 9:10 pm
Steering box

Last post by Stevep « Sat Oct 24, 2020 2:49 pm
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by nas4479 » Sat Oct 24, 2020 10:47 am

If I wanted to remove my steering box to get better steering feel what are my options? I’ve seen these red9 kits but a little pricy
Tia

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Last post by Stevep
Sat Oct 24, 2020 2:49 pm
How to identify 1950's Hella glass as LHD or RHD

Last post by type21f « Thu Oct 22, 2020 9:22 am
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by animal » Wed Oct 21, 2020 6:17 pm

HI - Can anyone advise how I know if these are LHD or RHD - there is no part number, only the Hella logo and an arrow that points to the mounting...

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Last post by type21f
Thu Oct 22, 2020 9:22 am
123ignition tune+

Last post by vwJim « Thu Oct 22, 2020 9:03 am
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by andystoker » Mon Aug 26, 2019 3:34 pm
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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 vwJim
Thu Oct 22, 2020 9:03 am
Welding

Last post by Robbievanguy « Thu Oct 22, 2020 4:34 am
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by Robbievanguy » Wed Oct 14, 2020 4:40 am

So over the winter I'm fitting outer front valance bottom 4 inches of the nose and new dog legs question on the 4 inch nose panel am I better...

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Last post by Robbievanguy
Thu Oct 22, 2020 4:34 am
Gearshift rod bronze bushes....anyone done it?

Last post by vwJim « Wed Oct 21, 2020 8:20 pm
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by SplitMind » Sat Oct 17, 2020 8:54 am

As the gearbox will be coming out of the bus this winter, I shall finally get to address the sloppy rear gearshift bush. I have the nylon parts, and...

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Last post by vwJim
Wed Oct 21, 2020 8:20 pm
Stock TP 1600 cylinder heads

Last post by Marvelwear « Wed Oct 21, 2020 7:07 pm
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by Mllks » Mon Oct 19, 2020 8:57 am

I should replace the old heads for my TP 1600 engine but I would need some advice for the choices. What are the best aftermarket heads for twin port...

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Last post by Marvelwear
Wed Oct 21, 2020 7:07 pm
Dynamo

Last post by philsparks « Mon Oct 19, 2020 5:13 pm
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by philsparks » Sun Oct 18, 2020 5:35 pm

I need to swop over the dynamo in my bus as the field coil part has failed.
Can I do this with the engine in place?
Or should I upgrade to an...

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Last post by philsparks
Mon Oct 19, 2020 5:13 pm
Rascal steering rack vs rebuilt steering box

Last post by vwJim « Mon Oct 19, 2020 9:02 am
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by camper driver » Wed Aug 12, 2020 8:52 pm

I have a full vwjim steering rack kit that's been sat in my garage for a few years. I do need to do something because theres stacks of play in my...

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Last post by vwJim
Mon Oct 19, 2020 9:02 am
Coil or Condenser you decide

Last post by DOUGAL « Sat Oct 17, 2020 3:41 pm
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by readyboy61 » Mon Aug 31, 2020 8:12 pm

So long story short bus runs fine for about half hour then when accelerating say up a slip road or out of a bend or de restiction it...

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Last post by DOUGAL
Sat Oct 17, 2020 3:41 pm
Single Cab chassis advice...

Last post by james309 « Wed Oct 14, 2020 6:30 am
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by Rusty Gold » Tue Oct 13, 2020 4:47 pm

I have a '67 Single Cab that needs major chassis work - front to back!

Have seen that Custom and Commercial Correct Fit are offering a complete...

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Last post by james309
Wed Oct 14, 2020 6:30 am
Bay window bearing fail

Last post by Stevep « Fri Oct 09, 2020 2:53 pm
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by Stevep » Thu Oct 08, 2020 7:52 pm

Hi all!
Has anyone come across total bearing fail to the point were the wheel come off
This happened at 60mph on the M1
( not me my friend)

Sent...

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Last post by Stevep
Fri Oct 09, 2020 2:53 pm
Pedal pan fixing

Last post by type21f « Fri Oct 09, 2020 8:28 am
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by mjknight71 » Thu Oct 08, 2020 9:49 am

what size fasteners does it use?

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Last post by type21f
Fri Oct 09, 2020 8:28 am
New Ownership and a few questions

Last post by 8 8US « Fri Oct 09, 2020 7:07 am
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by James13009 » Wed Sep 16, 2020 12:39 pm

Hello I am new to VW Splitscreen ownership.

Hello all! :cheers:

Currently the van isn’t running which I am looking to sort. But I have lots of...

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Last post by 8 8US
Fri Oct 09, 2020 7:07 am
1600 ADR Engine Rebuild

Last post by BJ1 « Tue Oct 06, 2020 8:16 am
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by Harry UK » Fri Sep 18, 2020 12:11 pm

My case has spacers for the bearing nearest flywheel, see photo (I have turned spacer for visibility).

The bearing is snug on one half of the case...

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Last post by BJ1
Tue Oct 06, 2020 8:16 am
engine rebuild

Last post by BJ1 « Tue Oct 06, 2020 8:10 am
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by Bleedingmoody » Mon Oct 05, 2020 7:53 am

I have a 1500 single port type 3 motor, can I just bolt on a top end rebuild kit, say 1641 without modifications?

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Last post by BJ1
Tue Oct 06, 2020 8:10 am
Engine number

Last post by Stevep « Mon Oct 05, 2020 7:48 am
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by frilly » Sat Oct 03, 2020 9:20 pm

Hi guys , could anyone tell me how I can find out if my engine is original to my bus ? (67 walkthrough westfalia). Kind regards Neil

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Last post by Stevep
Mon Oct 05, 2020 7:48 am
Master Cylinder Service Kit

Last post by MrCheezy « Sun Oct 04, 2020 11:19 am

by MrCheezy » Sun Oct 04, 2020 11:19 am

I'm just working my way through the brakes on my LHD 67 Splitscreen and I'm looking for a service kit (new seals etc) for the dual circuit brake...

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Last post by MrCheezy
Sun Oct 04, 2020 11:19 am
Sealing crankcases

Last post by frilly « Thu Oct 01, 2020 6:39 pm
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by frilly » Wed Sep 30, 2020 9:23 pm

Hi guys, can anyone advise me the best way of sealing my crankcases as I've just done the bearings? Kind regards Neil

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Last post by frilly
Thu Oct 01, 2020 6:39 pm
More beam probs

Last post by Robbievanguy « Wed Sep 30, 2020 6:28 pm
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by Robbievanguy » Mon Sep 28, 2020 3:55 pm

So after find out my narrowed beam purchase wont fit early torsion arms late beam might go back to it some day ,anyway put my old beam back on...

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Last post by Robbievanguy
Wed Sep 30, 2020 6:28 pm
Front Drum rubbing on Shoe Return Springs?

Last post by type21f « Mon Sep 28, 2020 9:23 pm
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by MrCheezy » Mon Sep 28, 2020 2:55 pm

67 Splitscreen with dropped spindles on a standard beam.

I've just rebuilt the front brakes, spindles, kingpins etc and fitted new brake cylinders...

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Last post by type21f
Mon Sep 28, 2020 9:23 pm
Seatbelts so42 1967.

Last post by Jimbooo « Mon Sep 28, 2020 9:03 am
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by John82 » Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:25 am

Hello!
I want to put the seatbelts in my bus. It’s a so42 with 1/3 & 2/3 front seats. 3/4 rock& roll seat rear.
I want to have 3 point seat belt...

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Last post by Jimbooo
Mon Sep 28, 2020 9:03 am
Servo & Master Cylinder

Last post by TLM2106 « Fri Sep 25, 2020 3:26 pm

by TLM2106 » Fri Sep 25, 2020 3:26 pm

Anyone have a beam with servo mount on and used a servo and master cylinder from a Boxster?? just wondering, cheers

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Fri Sep 25, 2020 3:26 pm
Rear Light Issue

Last post by boardman411 « Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:10 am
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by boardman411 » Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:46 pm

Hi All

I've got a 59 which is giving me some headaches with the rear lights. My son told me that one of the rear brake lights wasn't working. So...

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Last post by boardman411
Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:10 am
Link Pins

Last post by malum « Tue Sep 22, 2020 12:13 pm
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by malum » Sun Sep 20, 2020 11:23 am

I had not previously realised that I should be adjusting my link pins to grease them properly
Like so:

I have never adjusted them in 8 years. Just...

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Last post by malum
Tue Sep 22, 2020 12:13 pm
OG Eberspacher tech' / service info?

Last post by type21f « Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:29 am
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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 type21f
Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:29 am
Astra Steering Rack Help

Last post by welldoneade « Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:17 pm
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by Scotty » Sun Jul 05, 2020 6:02 pm

I am currently trying to gather all the parts needed to fit an astra steering rack to my bus. I have read through all the steering rack threads on...

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Last post by welldoneade
Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:17 pm
Another push rodtube question...

Last post by carlosfandango « Sat Sep 19, 2020 10:19 pm
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by carlosfandango » Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:57 am

Hey all,

I was laying under my van last weekend and noticed that there were a few leaks coming from the pushrod tubes. I have read a few threads on...

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Last post by carlosfandango
Sat Sep 19, 2020 10:19 pm
Squeaky Rear Suspension Bushes - arrgh!!

Last post by vwJim « Fri Sep 18, 2020 7:56 am
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by 63CorvairSplit » Sun May 04, 2014 7:17 am

My rear suspension bushes are driving me mad!

Every undulation or bump in the road produces loud squeaking - ee uur, ee urr, ee uur!!!!

They were...

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Last post by vwJim
Fri Sep 18, 2020 7:56 am
Vintage Speed exhaust - flanger adaptors or not

Last post by crsedgar « Mon Sep 14, 2020 10:39 pm
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by crsedgar » Sun Sep 06, 2020 9:05 am

Hi

I'm going to purchase a Vintage Speed sports exhaust and was wondering how I'd identify if I needed the flange adapters or not?

Please find a...

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Last post by crsedgar
Mon Sep 14, 2020 10:39 pm
Best way to clean crank cases

Last post by vwJim « Sun Sep 13, 2020 6:34 pm
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by frilly » Mon Sep 07, 2020 9:30 pm

Hi guys, anyone know the best way to clean my crank cases( been split) ? Kind regards Neil

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Last post by vwJim
Sun Sep 13, 2020 6:34 pm
Can the wrong carb damage an engine ?

Last post by vwJim « Sat Sep 12, 2020 9:05 pm
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by OxonPhil » Wed Sep 09, 2020 9:37 pm

I’m just wondering if I fitted a carb that was too small for an engine, would it damage the engine ?

For example, if I fitted 34ICT carbs a...

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Last post by vwJim
Sat Sep 12, 2020 9:05 pm
Are these flipped spindles safe?

Last post by MrCheezy « Sat Sep 12, 2020 6:08 pm
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by MrCheezy » Mon Aug 31, 2020 12:50 pm

IMG_1730.jpeg Ok - so I had some play on a bottom link pin on my 67 splitscreen so decided to strip it down and take a look.

I have no ides who did...

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Last post by MrCheezy
Sat Sep 12, 2020 6:08 pm
Beam adjustment

Last post by Robbievanguy « Fri Sep 11, 2020 4:23 pm
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by Robbievanguy » Sun Aug 23, 2020 4:06 pm
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Hi recently bought a 4inch narrowed beam from 8 bus well pleased cheers mate ,question is can I set the adjusters at highest setting with the beam on...
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Fri Sep 11, 2020 4:23 pm

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