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So my ignition switch (I think) was playing up. Decided to buy a new one and fit it. Removed the old one to be greeted by god Now’s what. (See pic). I have no idea what is what. The new one also pictured looks nothing like this. It’s seems POs have butchered the loom. I have to options...

I’m looking for new seats. Mine are shot. Has anyone fitted the ones in the picture BB classic

Next year my daughter gets married at Gretna. I thought myself and the long haired general would go up in the van and spend a week or so going up the east coast then back down the west. Any recommendations for campsites and any good roads I should travel on. Never really been around...

Hi. I have a Dormobile. I would like to get my headliner renewed. Does anyone have recommendations I’m in Swansea so anywhere from Bristol to Carmarthen will work. Cheers

so I ive been trying to get a new lift channel and rubber fitted to the van drivers window. In principle it’s a simple task in reality it’s Uber frustrating. Any tips please.

I had to change my ignition barrel last year. Massive faff. It’s not been the same since. Barrel pops out now and again plus I have to turn the key in one go. Ignition switch is also probably on the way out. I’m thinking of a push button start with a cut off key somewhere. has anyone done this...

So haven’t used the van for a couple of weeks. Jumped in today put £20 in it and went for a drive. 55 down the bypass, engine lovely and quiet, planet rock on the radio ran like a dream. This normally means something is shortly about to go bang on I’m going to coast to a halt at some point and...

So after reading the thread on grinding noise from steering box. I thought I had better look at mine. I’ve not touched it EVER. So decided to clean it up before topping it up and this came out of the gunge. I take it it’s a part and serial number plate?

Just thinking aloud really. Are van prices falling what with the cost of living, energy prices and fuel costs has the bottom fallen out of the market.

So I’ve watched UTube vids about testing the distributor buy sucking through a tube to see if the gubbins inside move. I’ve done this and nothing is moving. Am I doing this right? Is the vac can knackered? Thanks for your help in advance

So I have a VW solex 34 pict 3 in bits. it was in a container with a Brosol 30-31. I think I’ve managed to separate the parts. Is it worth a rebuild? If yes how do I complete an initial clean the butterfly has some corrosion. As I remember the guy who gave these to me years ago said the...

So I’ve bought a new SSP SVDA dizzy with electronic ignition from Heritage. The van, a 1600 TP has run well on a Solex 30-31 with an accuspark SVDA for years. My issue is. The van runs well on the flat and minor hills but seems to struggle on a decent hill it never used to do this. I have read...

So in another thread I said my dizzy was shot. rotor arm metal end bent up electrical lead severed. So I bought a new SSP 034 Distributor with 12V Electronic Ignition and Vacuum Advance. Re timed advance pipe removed. went out and it ran ok for first 10m then ran like a dog no guts on hills even...

I have been given a box of carbs inside is an original VW 34 pict 3 It seems to all there. problem is it is Mixed in with another carb. I could probably muddle through and sort it out but how much would it be to get rebuilt and who does it. They guy who gave me the box says it’s all there he...

Is a re wire (by professional) feasible without removing belly pans. If it is any recommendations for someone to do the job. I am in South Wales

On Saturday I completed a 200 mile trip with no issues. Sunday morning the van started got 300m down the road juddered a bit and stalled. Wouldn’t restart. Towed it home, she was not happy as I hooked it to the back of her car using a load strap. left it a bit then checked I had fuel, loads of...

So last year my key snapped in my ignition barrel in tesco Car park. Got it hot wired and home stripped the ignition and replaced the barrel as per the thread on this site I’ve had no issues. Then today turned the van off pulled the key out and the barrel came with it. I managed to get it back...

So I’ve never had one. I know it’s stupid. So I’ve now decided to sort it. I’ve put in a new switch. A new bulb. I’ve grounded the wire and nothing. So how do I run a fresh wire. I have belly pans fitted so I’m lost really.

Just changed my cv boots. However when I took the damaged ones off (been on less than 2 years). The bolts were loose. I’ve nipped up the new ones but I’m scared to put to much pressure on as they seem very prone to round off. Firstly what are the correct torque settings I’ve read somewhere...

So doing my checks today. Again noticed oil below the pressure switch so had a good look and noticed oil above as well does seem to be creeping from anywhere else so I’m hoping it’s just yet another crap switch. I used PTFE to fit the latest so I’m wondering if someone in the past has over...