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    Classic Number Plates

    Black and silver look cool on my savannah beige bus imo 👌👌
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    Classic Number Plates

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    Recommendations for engine builders or suppliers

    Hi , Unfortunately it looks like I have a crack in the case leaking oil into the fan housing and covering everything in oil. Engine has been out and main oil seal , oil cooler and seals ect replaced, however the leak persists. next step is to bench test it to confirm,. However I'm wanting to...
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    Crank pulley stuck fast ! Help

    Cheers guys ! I'll give that a go and let you know how I get on ;-) . I was a bit worried about hitting anything too hard incase I damage the crank shaft :-/ If not I think I'll go with modifying a two arm puller to fit in the gaps on the inner bit of the pulley as mine just looks like it's...
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    Crank pulley stuck fast ! Help

    It didn't mention loosening any bolts on the crank case in the Bentley manual :-/ No it's the puller that hooks over the outside edge of the pulley :-/ . The one that hooks in the middle looks better but I couldn't find where to get one . Sent from Johns iPad using Tapatalk HD
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    Crank pulley stuck fast ! Help

    Hi , So I've bought a puller , I've soaked with plus gas I've heated up the pulley but for love nor money will my pulley budge !! Help ! ;-) Sent from Johns iPad using Tapatalk HD
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    Tin wear for my 71

    Oh ok that helps as I know which bits are the right front and rear pieces anyway . Cheers ;-) Sent from Johns iPad using Tapatalk HD
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    Tin wear for my 71

    Hi , I was wondering if anyone had a picture or a link to a picture or list of the to wear you need for a 1971 ? Just my old bus was a 73 and that's where the engine came from so I have ended up with a bit of a mix and match of odds and sods and I want to get the right pieces powder coated ...
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    Removing crank pulley

    Cool , cheers vwCanuck I've ordered a puller now though so I will give that a try . Cheers Sent from Johns iPad using Tapatalk HD
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    Removing crank pulley

    Hi , Yeah it's just a stock pulley , just wanted to get it powder coated to tidy up my engine a little . That's the puller I was looking at ;-) . Cool don't seem like to much of a job . Sent from Johns iPad using Tapatalk HD
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    Removing crank pulley

    Hi , so my engine is out and I wanted to remove my crank pulley for powder coating , Is it a case of flywheel lock , undo nut , use a pulley removal tool ? ( does anyone know where's best to get the removal tool from as well ? ) Never taken one off before so any help will be most appreciated...
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    Best after market crank pulley

    That's what I thought ;-) , I will look at those berg ones but getting mine powder coated seems to be a good option ! In my head I know you can't beat stock (except height ) . Cheers all ;-) Sent from Johns iPad using Tapatalk HD
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    Best after market crank pulley

    Hi , All Just looking to tidy the 1600 up ( powder coat the tinware ect) and I was wondering what after market crank pulley people have found to be ok ? Nothing fancy just something to complement the other shiny bits . Cheers John
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    Vintage Speed Exhaust & Watling Tow Bar

    Excellent you just answered one of my questions ;-) Cheers for these pics Jonboy ! Sent from Johns iPad using Tapatalk HD
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    Is this colour Sierra Yellow?

    My bus was originally Sierra yellow ( now savannah beige ) but looking at that it looks similar to Sierra yellow , it's hard to tell in a photo to be honest . I wouldn't like to say I'm certain but it looks very close . Sent from Johns iPad using Tapatalk HD
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