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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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An avatar is an image, which is displayed next to your forum user name, every time you post on the SSVC forum.

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This is how you add a picture to a forum post.

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Swing Axle vs IRS Technical Topic

Last post by Turkis62 « Thu May 14, 2020 9:51 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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Thu May 14, 2020 9:51 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
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
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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Last post by e m p i
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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Last post by CACMG
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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Last post by DubEd67
Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:58 am
Rascal steering rack vs rebuilt steering box

Last post by camper driver « Wed Aug 12, 2020 8:52 pm

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 camper driver
Wed Aug 12, 2020 8:52 pm
Carbs

Last post by Stevep « Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:09 pm
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by philsparks » Tue Aug 11, 2020 8:05 pm

Hi
Does anyone know if Brosol carbs are any good.?
Thinking limebugs twin 34 carb kit with centre link
Or the scat P40 twin kit

Any thoughts?...

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Last post by Stevep
Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:09 pm
Another push rodtube question...

Last post by Who.Me? « Tue Aug 11, 2020 10:26 am
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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 Who.Me?
Tue Aug 11, 2020 10:26 am
Flipped tie rods

Last post by vwJim « Mon Aug 10, 2020 7:02 pm
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by ernie » Sun May 22, 2016 7:20 pm

Hi all.
Sorry for the stupid Sunday night question, but can someone explain what flipped tie rods are.
I have dropped spindles, so the ball joints...

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Last post by vwJim
Mon Aug 10, 2020 7:02 pm
New 1776 engine.

Last post by bowie « Sat Aug 08, 2020 10:23 pm
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by bowie » Fri Aug 07, 2020 2:11 pm

Hi everyone, decided to take the plunge and renew our engine. There must be loads of people on here who have had engines built, so who would you all...

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Last post by bowie
Sat Aug 08, 2020 10:23 pm
15" Tyre sizes again!

Last post by type21f « Thu Aug 06, 2020 8:40 am
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by type21f » Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:49 pm

So I have been looking at maximising Diamater to decrease revs at cruising speed... but a recent conversation with Ryan has raised the issue again of...

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Last post by type21f
Thu Aug 06, 2020 8:40 am
Floor covering behind rear seat.

Last post by Rhodrich « Wed Aug 05, 2020 8:29 pm
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by Rhodrich » Tue Aug 04, 2020 3:47 pm

I have a '64 13 window microbus, and I was wondering what the stock floor covering is for the luggage area behind the rear seat?

My '69 Bay...

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Last post by Rhodrich
Wed Aug 05, 2020 8:29 pm
Suggestions? - Fan shroud to heat exchanger connectors?

Last post by ted698 « Wed Aug 05, 2020 4:30 pm
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by Who.Me? » Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:41 am

I had to replace my exhaust during my engine build because it fouled the new oil filter that I fitted.

The replacement has the typical fitment...

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Last post by ted698
Wed Aug 05, 2020 4:30 pm
!2-13-15-1600 Fuel Pump

Last post by Pie « Tue Aug 04, 2020 6:37 pm

by Pie » Tue Aug 04, 2020 6:37 pm

I have just refurbed the standard fuel pump on my 1500 SP. Its the standard kit that all the usual suspects sell. It has a twin skin diaphragm. Looks...

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Last post by Pie
Tue Aug 04, 2020 6:37 pm
IRS front beam - Help please

Last post by Frankie the samba « Tue Aug 04, 2020 4:42 pm
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by Frankie the samba » Thu Aug 01, 2019 8:42 pm

:roll:
Sorry if this has already been answered previously.
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Have a 63 samba with creative engineering front beam, I’ve taken the bus up and down a...

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Last post by Frankie the samba
Tue Aug 04, 2020 4:42 pm
Auto Wares convex mirror?

Last post by Stevep « Tue Aug 04, 2020 1:58 pm
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by TEXAS_PETE » Wed May 13, 2020 11:18 am

Has anyone given them a go?

I've recently bought a set of Flat 4 stainless steel ones. :roll: but if the convex versions are a night and day...

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Last post by Stevep
Tue Aug 04, 2020 1:58 pm
headlining repair

Last post by ted698 « Mon Aug 03, 2020 9:57 pm
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by piran » Fri Jul 10, 2020 4:45 pm

hi,
is it possible to repair a vinyl perforated headlining as i have an area of approx 3 inches that has a cut in it.
many thanks

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Last post by ted698
Mon Aug 03, 2020 9:57 pm
So42 vinyl flooring

Last post by frilly « Mon Aug 03, 2020 2:42 pm

by frilly » Mon Aug 03, 2020 2:42 pm

Hi guys , could anyone tell me a replacement vinyl that could be used on a so42 bus , pics would be appreciated . Kind regards neil

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Last post by frilly
Mon Aug 03, 2020 2:42 pm
Help. Just changed Gear Rod Coupler, noisy transmission?

Last post by Who.Me? « Fri Jul 31, 2020 4:04 pm
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by TEXAS_PETE » Mon Jul 20, 2020 9:11 pm
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I had no noise, then I changed the rear rod coupler and the front bush under the gear stick, it now shifts nice and smooth but I've got an awful...
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Last post by Who.Me?
Fri Jul 31, 2020 4:04 pm
Best tires for 14 wheel rims

Last post by type21f « Mon Jul 27, 2020 12:04 am
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by John82 » Thu Jan 30, 2020 6:48 pm
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Hello to everyone.
What is the most correct size of tires for my 67 kombi with 14 wheels?
Michellin or Goodyear or something else?
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Last post by type21f
Mon Jul 27, 2020 12:04 am
Towel Rail bars ?

Last post by Fuch77 « Sat Jul 25, 2020 4:38 pm
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by Fuch77 » Wed Jun 03, 2020 11:01 am

Random question.
Does anyone know the thickness of the tube used to make the towel rail on a US spec bumper?

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Last post by Fuch77
Sat Jul 25, 2020 4:38 pm
H block engine

Last post by El torro « Sat Jul 25, 2020 12:23 pm

by El torro » Sat Jul 25, 2020 12:23 pm

Looking for tee piece to fit from 10mm male into block and two 1/8 npt female out,quite tight for space under inlet manifold,any advice from someone...

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Last post by El torro
Sat Jul 25, 2020 12:23 pm
M plate decoder?

Last post by Entong « Thu Jul 23, 2020 2:50 pm
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by John82 » Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:25 am

Does anyone know where can I find a M plate docoder?

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Last post by Entong
Thu Jul 23, 2020 2:50 pm
So42 seat covers

Last post by frilly « Wed Jul 22, 2020 9:22 pm
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by frilly » Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:34 pm

Good evening guys, does anyone know what colour and type of seat covers my us spec 67 walkthrough westy should have? Kind regards Neil

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Last post by frilly
Wed Jul 22, 2020 9:22 pm
So42 flooring

Last post by frilly « Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:12 pm

by frilly » Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:12 pm

Hi guys , should my 67 walkthrough so42 have a plywood floor on top of cargo floor? Kind regards Neil

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Last post by frilly
Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:12 pm
help identify this beam

Last post by vwJim « Tue Jul 21, 2020 7:48 am
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by taylorteamracing » Sun Jul 19, 2020 1:22 pm

Hello all,

i picked up a dune buggy and i was told it has a bus front beam, ball joint, type 2 68-69, but from what I have found I suspect that...

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Last post by vwJim
Tue Jul 21, 2020 7:48 am
Options for stock style exhausts / early bus?

Last post by vwJim « Mon Jul 20, 2020 8:41 pm

by vwJim » Mon Jul 20, 2020 8:41 pm

What's the options for an exhaust on 1600cc engine / stock early rear valance / early bumpers?

No cut outs on the valance and bumpers are closer to...

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Last post by vwJim
Mon Jul 20, 2020 8:41 pm
Crimping panel edges

Last post by john&hannah « Sun Jul 19, 2020 7:10 pm

by john&hannah » Sun Jul 19, 2020 7:10 pm

Hi All. Has anyone got any tips on crimping the edge of panels such as the front tubs inner lip where it meets the tool chest and the inner chassis...

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Last post by john&hannah
Sun Jul 19, 2020 7:10 pm
Help Tracking Down Double Cab Fuel Divider

Last post by type21f « Sun Jul 19, 2020 9:58 am
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by Knoxxy » Sun Jul 19, 2020 7:10 am

Hi All,
I have a ‘63 DC that is missing the fuel divider panel between the under seat storage and fuel tank.
It seems that replacement panels are...

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Last post by type21f
Sun Jul 19, 2020 9:58 am
Solex 30/1 1967 version

Last post by El torro « Fri Jul 17, 2020 4:03 pm
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by El torro » Sat Jul 11, 2020 6:07 pm

I am after fuel cut off solenoid,does the early bay window one fit

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Last post by El torro
Fri Jul 17, 2020 4:03 pm
Help identifying interior

Last post by animal « Fri Jul 17, 2020 12:33 pm
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by animal » Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:23 pm

Hi - I'm helping someone with a few splitscreen bits from clearing their parents house. They remember their father removing the interior when the bus...

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Last post by animal
Fri Jul 17, 2020 12:33 pm
Rear Shocks Failure (Coilovers) NEED ADVICE Pleeze

Last post by vwJim « Fri Jul 17, 2020 8:40 am
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by Vwmo » Wed Jul 01, 2020 5:08 pm
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Hi I am handy but not a full on VW expert
My bus is lowered and has just had a failure in a coil over shock on the rear failing (Sheared at the top...
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Last post by vwJim
Fri Jul 17, 2020 8:40 am
Vw Speed Shop Crank trigger problem

Last post by yakboy « Thu Jul 16, 2020 9:27 pm
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by yakboy » Sat Jul 11, 2020 8:54 pm
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I have been running EFI for a few years now ( Full Speedshop kit, DTA S40 etc), but have always struggled getting an even idle from day 1. The local...
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Last post by yakboy
Thu Jul 16, 2020 9:27 pm
Bench test

Last post by El torro « Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:15 pm

by El torro » Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:15 pm

I have a recently rebuilt 1600 twin port engine no start with H code,also have gearbox H code ,I was wondering if it's possible to check gearbox if...

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Last post by El torro
Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:15 pm
1965 Leaky nose cone

Last post by paulster « Tue Jul 14, 2020 12:56 pm

by paulster » Tue Jul 14, 2020 12:56 pm

Hi all,

Got a leaky nose cone, should I be deeply concerned or just top up and keep an eye on it?
Its not thumping out but dripping onto my drive!...

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Last post by paulster
Tue Jul 14, 2020 12:56 pm
009distributor advise

Last post by vwJim « Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:05 pm
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by Prietolium » Mon Jul 13, 2020 4:06 pm

Hi guys I’ve been advised to replace my 009 centrifugal distributor currently with electronic ignition

Which distributor do you recommend for stock...

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Last post by vwJim
Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:05 pm
any LPG experts?

Last post by type21f « Sat Jul 11, 2020 6:26 pm
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by wilgartw » Fri Jul 10, 2020 1:02 pm

I currently have camping gaz in the engine bay opposite the battery, then hose that goes to my cooker. at the cooker I have a break in the hose with...

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Last post by type21f
Sat Jul 11, 2020 6:26 pm
123ignition tune+

Last post by 8 8US « Sat Jul 11, 2020 9:45 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 8 8US
Sat Jul 11, 2020 9:45 am
Engine over heat

Last post by jayvanman « Fri Jul 10, 2020 2:33 pm
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by jayvanman » Tue Aug 06, 2019 9:52 am
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Hello Guys.

The last time I was out in my van she overheated.

I couldn't get her started and got a lift tow home.

Prior to this I had put on a...
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Last post by jayvanman
Fri Jul 10, 2020 2:33 pm
Manifold leak. Hot engine. More questions??

Last post by Prietolium « Thu Jul 09, 2020 9:38 am
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by Prietolium » Wed Jul 01, 2020 1:06 pm

Hi guys,
The cylinder 3/4 are running hotter than 1/2 with a notable higher temp on the tinware and rear valance.
I have checked the gap , time and...

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Last post by Prietolium
Thu Jul 09, 2020 9:38 am
Air box and cab grip rods

Last post by terrymusgrove « Wed Jul 08, 2020 12:41 pm
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by terrymusgrove » Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:22 am

This may seem very noddy for some put i am in the process of installing new grip rods in the cab of my splitscreen. It is in preparation for a nice...

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Wed Jul 08, 2020 12:41 pm
Brosol carb lacks power

Last post by mountainbus « Sun Jul 05, 2020 9:56 pm
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by mountainbus » Tue Feb 25, 2020 2:02 pm

Fitted a new brosol carb to replace the original to 1600sp solex 30 pict 2 which is suffering from worn spindle.
This new carb lacks power though,...

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Sun Jul 05, 2020 9:56 pm

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