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    Lowering Gurus wanted - The Gaz shock thread

    Ok after reading and re reading this thread. Have decided to go for the gas shocks to replace a pair of dud spax adjustables and some ok'ish replacements from the guys at T2D. Question is looking at the machine 7 post on shocks they say it's better have more free play in compression than...
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    CSP install - dust cover issue

    Haha I can see why you gave up, started slowly thinking they'd go on easy then ended up knocking the b/Jesus out of them all to no avail... It's a pain as the rest of the kit is well put together and the dust caps just feel like a bit of a bodge. I've mailed the guys at CSP so maybe I'll get a...
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    CSP install - dust cover issue

    ... so near to completing this CSP disc conversion but I can't get the bloody dust covers on so they fit flush. Anyone else had an issue when they installed? Any tips - or should I just hit them really hard :o
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    Westy roof safety bracket

    I'm heading to France next week in the van so will try strapping so thanks for the tip. If I make something and get it fabricated I'll post the details and let you know how I get on... cheers
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    Westy roof safety bracket

    Not sure if anyone's as paranoid as me but my kids sleep in the roof of our westy on a conversion that replaces the fold out bed. The hinges are fine but when its windy I'm worried they'll snap back and the roof will drop down. It weighs a bloody ton so not worth thinking about... So have...
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    Westy Table laminate

    Looking for the same did you ever find a good replacement?
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    Where can you buy seat springs?

    I finished mine a few weeks ago. Stripped the chair down and then replaced a couple of broken springs with these. The ones in the seat had a bend but easy to do with a pair of mole grips and a vice...
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    Original vw parts ALL years! PICTURE ADDED! new stuff added!

    Hello did you manage to ship those wheel stops yesterday. No rush just so I know its on its way :-)
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    Original vw parts ALL years! PICTURE ADDED! new stuff added!

    Great - will send payment tonight and pm the address.
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    Original vw parts ALL years! PICTURE ADDED! new stuff added!

    Hello Looking for a pair of rubber mounts for the spare wheel in the rear above the engine, they stop the wheel banging around. 1970 US westy. Also but might be a long shot - excellent condition rear bumper. Cheers Paul
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    Tapered bearings on steering peg ? re-fit ?

    haha no worries - just thought I'd post it if anyone followed the thread.
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    Tapered bearings on steering peg ? re-fit ?

    I planned to, bought the seals and new pin then decided against it and had mine refurbed by power-steering.co.uk. But spent an age looking at how to do it: this write up was pretty ideal - http://www.itinerant-air-cooled.com/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=11096" onclick="window.open(this.href);return...
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    SaveMyBug Oil Temp Sensor-50% Discount (Dispatched 22.3.14)

    Quick warning but I contacted SaveMyBug directly before I found this thread and ordered. I had planned to order direct from Reezevan but received this from the supplier :-( I'll leave it up to you guys to make a decision... I've ordered direct... Email from SaveMyBug These links were...
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    WTD - 1970 Fusebox 411937505A

    Great, I'm in the UK London. Any chance you can PM some shots...
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    Original vw parts ALL years! PICTURE ADDED! new stuff added!

    1970 Fuse Box 411-937-505A - I'll jump on behind Jonnyp just in case you have two Rear bumper
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