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Mon Sep 23, 2019 2:18 pm
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
How to add pictures to a forum post
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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 miles
Thu Jul 02, 2020 3:53 pm
Tyre Pressures - 15" wheels
Replies: 22
by
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
Mon Aug 31, 2020 7:17 pm
Swing Axle vs IRS Technical Topic
Replies: 272
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 foleysplitty
Fri Aug 14, 2020 12:48 pm
VW garage map
Replies: 32
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 WonderlandClassics
Thu Jan 02, 2020 7:56 pm
Going on Holiday Tool Kit and Spares
Replies: 9
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
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
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
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
Ongoing maintenance
Replies: 9
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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Last post by Griffin
Thu Feb 04, 2016 2:30 am
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
"sticky me" torque settings
Replies: 8
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
diesel heater installation info
Replies: 6
by
nigecab70 »
Sat Jan 09, 2021 11:16 pm
Hi just wondered if anyone had put a diesel heater in and if so any tidy installation ideas! Love the idea of a night heater and prefer the idea of a...
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Last post by 66 SO42
Sat Jan 23, 2021 12:15 am
Piston ring gap
by
frilly »
Fri Jan 22, 2021 10:47 pm
Hi guys ,can anyone tell me what the ring gap should be on a good ring sitting in the bore? Kind regards Neil
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Last post by frilly
Fri Jan 22, 2021 10:47 pm
Distributor drive
Replies: 4
by
frilly »
Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:00 pm
Hi guys , I've just installed my crank with all new bearings on my 1500 sp . The problem is when I rotate the crank clockwise it's walking the...
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Last post by 8 8US
Mon Jan 18, 2021 8:43 am
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Last post by dave409787
Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:41 pm
Engine studs
Replies: 1
by
frilly »
Sun Jan 10, 2021 6:04 pm
Hi guys , I'm in the the process of building my bottom end , just noticed the engine studs are 8mm , the engine I'm using the top end for is 10mm...
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Last post by vwJim
Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:07 pm
1600 ?
Replies: 1
by
frilly »
Sun Jan 10, 2021 9:55 pm
Hi guys just took heads off my motor, pistons are stamped 85.46 . Could anyone tell me what size pistons these are please? Kind regards Neil
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Last post by Rhodrich
Mon Jan 11, 2021 11:25 am
Flexible heater tube?
Replies: 2
by
agrace »
Tue Dec 15, 2020 2:42 pm
Hi
My newly acquired 1963 Splitty camper (1600tp) is missing the flexible heater tubes that fit between the heater control flaps and the Y-tube.
As...
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Last post by DOUGAL
Wed Jan 06, 2021 8:13 pm
Westfalia interior
Replies: 2
by
andyforbes67 »
Wed Jan 06, 2021 12:54 pm
Hi guys , I have got I a1963 SO34 sub hatch and needs a complete new interior or replica , can anyone recommend the best place to get this from...
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Last post by ScottyN
Wed Jan 06, 2021 6:49 pm
Seat frame colour
Replies: 3
by
andyforbes67 »
Wed Jan 06, 2021 12:42 pm
Hi guys I have a 1963 SO34 sub hatch , and want to refurbish the front seats. My question is the seats in the van at the moment are not original and...
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Last post by type21f
Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:43 pm
Alternative to Permatex High Tack?
Replies: 3
by
Who.Me? »
Sun Jan 03, 2021 4:19 pm
Can anyone recommend a non-hardening gasket sealer that is easy to remove with common solvents like methylated spirits or white spirit?
I've used...
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Last post by Who.Me?
Mon Jan 04, 2021 9:53 am
1967 splitscreen
Replies: 3
by
King of the chunks »
Tue Dec 22, 2020 1:41 pm
Can somebody help me, my bottom 4 inches of the d piller(i think its called that) is rotten, so i cant get a exact reference point as to where the...
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Last post by Dougie
Tue Dec 22, 2020 7:59 pm
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Last post by Karmann
Fri Dec 18, 2020 8:31 pm
Paint Colour, Lotus White?
Replies: 5
by
Val33 »
Tue Dec 15, 2020 6:09 pm
I am after some help to identify the colour of my daughters bus. I think the white is Lotus White, but having ordered a spray can from Paints4you,...
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Last post by vwdave
Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:30 am
Gear Stick Removal
by
boardman411 »
Sat Dec 12, 2020 5:02 pm
Hi All,
I've got myself a new mat from C&C for my 59, didn't have any before.. So to fit the mat I need to make some modifications. 1) I have a...
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Last post by boardman411
Sat Dec 12, 2020 5:02 pm
Fitting a gutter
by
john&hannah »
Wed Dec 09, 2020 5:21 pm
Hi All.
Has anyone fitted a full length gutter and strengthening panel? They can be purchased separately and I assume the gutter is spot welded to...
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Last post by john&hannah
Wed Dec 09, 2020 5:21 pm
Accellerator Pedal Hinge Position?
Replies: 5
by
MrCheezy »
Thu Dec 03, 2020 1:03 pm
I'm replacing a temporary home made accelerator hinge that was on a 1967 LHD Splitscreen, the area has had a repair at some point. Ive taken the old...
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Last post by Andy C
Tue Dec 08, 2020 9:07 pm
samba sliding roof removal
Replies: 4
by
gerald2613 »
Sat Dec 05, 2020 6:44 pm
hy all is there an easy way to remove sliding roof??? 1966 splitty prior to painting please been looking on usual sites but no joy an anyone?? :(
4 Replies
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Last post by gerald2613
Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:24 pm
Rear brake cylinder
Replies: 1
by
Karmann »
Sat Dec 05, 2020 1:16 pm
Hi, I wonder if someone can help me with a rear brake cylinder problem.
I have a straight axle conversion on my splitscreen with late 68> rear brakes...
1 Replies
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Last post by Karmann
Sat Dec 05, 2020 1:17 pm
Dynamo
by
philsparks »
Fri Dec 04, 2020 5:14 pm
Help,
I am fitting a new dynamo on my 64 split 1641 TP engine, got it in OK but
The back of the top pulley bites into the dynamo housing when I...
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Last post by philsparks
Fri Dec 04, 2020 5:14 pm
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Last post by SplitMind
Wed Dec 02, 2020 7:11 am
Correct lens?
Replies: 3
by
stevejsy »
Tue Dec 01, 2020 5:35 pm
I’ve seen this on ebay
I have a LHD split with its original lights. If I replace my right hand lens with this one would it make the right hand side...
3 Replies
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Last post by type21f
Tue Dec 01, 2020 8:39 pm
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Last post by gerald2613
Tue Dec 01, 2020 7:46 pm
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Last post by 65splitpanel
Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:53 pm
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Last post by volksair
Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:27 am
Brake master cylinder question
Replies: 4
by
welldoneade »
Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:13 pm
Hi, I’m busy with a rack and pinion steering conversion at the moment. I’ve mocked up the brackets and got most of it in position, but annoyingly the...
4 Replies
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Last post by welldoneade
Sat Nov 28, 2020 10:13 am
Fuel tank spillage 3/4 full
Replies: 7
by
samotorsport »
Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:34 pm
I guess a lot of you guys know the problem .
When i fill up my gas tank over 3/4 full and the split is standing with a light right side down , the...
7 Replies
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Last post by type21f
Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:44 pm
Spindles
Replies: 1
by
McRod »
Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:24 am
Hi all,
I`m needing both the spindles restored on my 1966.
I heard someone called Gilly was able to do them.
Is he still around?
Thanks
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Last post by Troytempest69
Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:26 pm
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Last post by John82
Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:08 pm
how good is the Red9 wishbone front end
Replies: 19
by
ernie »
Wed Feb 10, 2016 8:03 pm
Hi all,
Bit of a dilemma..
My 64 bus is fitted with a 2 inch narrowed beam - I had it wound down to a nice ride height but the ride was too harsh....
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Last post by velvetpatina
Fri Nov 20, 2020 10:01 am
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Last post by Marvelwear
Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:07 pm
Color problems sealing wax red/beige-grey
Replies: 10
by
John82 »
Thu Nov 12, 2020 8:29 am
Please help me:
I want to paint the bus with PPG colors.
The codes as you know are:
Sealing wax red: L53
Beige/grey: L472
This codes includes basic...
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Last post by vwJim
Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:50 am
2 Replies
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Last post by type21f
Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:25 am
painting a split Bus for dummies!
Replies: 4
by
chrystal »
Tue Nov 10, 2020 12:25 pm
Hi
As I have time on my hands and the bus needs painting Ithought i would have a go, after all, what can possibly go wrong
The bus was bare...
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Last post by chrystal
Thu Nov 12, 2020 6:01 am
Engine cuts out
Replies: 15
by
chrystal »
Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:04 am
Twin carb, electric fuel pump on a 2110. Engine runs fine etc until......
Going down a very steep hill and braking at the bottom, the revs die off...
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Last post by vwJim
Tue Nov 10, 2020 8:59 pm
Steering box
Replies: 3
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 johnmat
Tue Nov 10, 2020 9:41 am
Pop top roof rack
by
frilly »
Sun Nov 08, 2020 6:37 pm
Hi guys , could anyone tell me the length of a pop top westfalia roof rack? Kind regards Neil
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Last post by frilly
Sun Nov 08, 2020 6:37 pm
Wanted Devonette Information...
Replies: 3
by
type21f »
Sun Apr 19, 2015 8:16 am
Still seeking any information about this style of Devonette interior layout
From October 1961 to 1963 MY end?
Not your standard parts at all!
Like...
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Last post by type21f
Sun Nov 08, 2020 10:58 am
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