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Now sold

The time has come to sell our 71 Westie Delilah. She is a Texan import and restored in 2012 by Restore and More Durham. As you can see she has a lovely Chianti red colour and I have kept the bus as original as possible. The curtains that come with the bus are the original ones. Bodywork is in...

Changed coil still no spark. Checked connections again. Is there something else I should be checking. Thinking ignition switch or the distributor itself?

Changed the battery today so noticed a considerable improvement. The engine turns strongly now so the starter motor is no longer suspect. Still not firing though.Checked fuel is getting through which it is ok. Looked at plugs and noticed no spark getting through. Connections from coil ok and I...

Hi, There is a sale on at GSF/Vee Wee parts 60% off for next 2 days. Code GSF60. Just picked up a new battery cheap 😀

Cheers for the advice everyone. I will check the battery again but had the same issue when jump starting it. It still turns slow. Had not an issue with the starter motor before I took the engine out so will have a look at this again. Pulley wheel moves freely so I assume nothing is jamming the...

Is there a mobile mechanic that someone could recommend to look at my 71westy? I'm based in the Caerphilly near Cardiff area. Thanks.

I took the engine out to replace the cylinder head due to a stripped spark plug thread. Put it back and the engine turns a few times before the battery flattens. Suspect electrical or starter motor issue. Cheers for asking.

Any recommendations for an air-cooled mobile mechanic for the Caerphilly\ Cardiff area? I have a few issues that I need help with. Have a sick 71 Westy 😞

Cheers for the advice. Managed to check connections and still unable to to turn the engine. I gave the solenoid a gentle tap with a hammer and lo behold the engine turned but won't fire. I can only turn the engine three times before the battery flattens which suggests something is not right...

I taken out the engine to replace the cylinder head. Managed to get it back in and connected all the electric connections. Power is getting to lights and wipers but the engine will not turn. I had no issues with the starter motor prior to taking out the engine. Does this mean the starter motor...

Thanks for the advice. Motor out and change head. Never taken a motor out before but must start now. Best look up a few manuals and u tube videos to see what needs doing.

Seem I have an issue with the spark plug working itself loose due to a stripped thread. Is is possible to insert a helicoil with the engine in or is it an engine out job? Advice gratefully appreciated.

Have tried just keeping the window seals in place with just clips but one side just keeps working itself loose and the window seal just comes away every time I wind down the window. Does anyone recommend a strong adhesive that will keep the rubber in place?

Cheers for the advice. I applied waxoyl two years ago and it looks good underneath with no visable signs of rust. Prevention is best so will probably do it again soon.