Recent content by Granite

Another early bay joins the best VW group. Welcome

Sorry Mate, I've not been on the computer for a while, hence the delay in responding. My terminals are on the back side of the battery next to the bodywork with the POS terminal towards the front of the van, Neg next to the rear light fitting, but even with a battery with terminals on the side...

If you're lucky, very rarely. But if I have a battery problem on the road, I'd rather not be squatting down trying to find the battery terminal whilst waiting for a car to rear-end me. Also, I'm not that mobile and anything that makes it easier to jump-start or attach my charger is fine with...

Hi Sparkywig, Can't say I've ever seen that type of battery in the UK. But' that's not a bad idea if you can get them.

We've all moaned about the difficulty in accessing the battery terminals on our Type 2s. I got so fed up trying to get my head and arms into the engine compartment and at the same time reach the battery posts, that I finally decided to do something about it. The solution is very simple and...

Yes, I would have looked you up if I'd made it. I'm still suffering but feel much better than I did—just a matter of time I suppose. Regards, Grant

Hi Folks, The Dreaded Lergie struck a couple of days before the Slough Swapmeet resulting in three weeks on penicillin. I'm now mostly recovered but still have the wheels, seats, and a few other bits and pieces including a brand new rev counter, that unfortunately does not fit the VW facia. I...

I could not agree more. I've had one for 6 years and it's still like new. I tried an Olpro airbeam at Odiham and it was its second use. One beam would not inflate and we spent the weekend without an awning. At Busfest the old and trusty Khyam came out again and served us well. The airbeam awning...

Hi I was planning to sleep overnight in the van. Do I take it that is not allowed? Granite

It's ok. I have family in Ohio so next time I'm going over I'll check if Aa will allow them in my overhead:giggle:😜😜

Thanks, I'll look out for an ill-fitting hoodie named Ozziedog. Granite

Hi, I have no answers to question 1. My son bought the seats to put in a car he was converting and passed them down to me when he bought my Toyota Granvia camper. The seats appear to have electrical adjustment. No, they have never been installed in a Type 2. I was going to put them in my early...

Yep I'll be there. But I'll not have room for the wheels. Here's pics of the spare wheel and one of the alloys, showing the pattern. Hope to see you there.🙂🙂 Granite

The wheels are off my Van. I put some alloys on. The size is shown on one of the tyres. I'm not sure how old they are but there is no sign of deterioration. Apparently, the age is shown somewhere on the tyre. I don't know where.

I've got a. table booked at the Slough Swapmeet but I have some parts for sale that I won't have room to bring in the van. I have four steel wheels complete with good tyres with 6mm tread. £300 I also have a pair of Porche tombstone seats in black. Good quality, no rips or wear. I'm not sure if...