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    Insurance - VW Model

    Thanks for the responses guys. Ended up going for heritage. Lovely guys. Ended up being cheaper than the comparison guys as well. Well worth a go if you're looking in the future. Sent from my JSN-L21 using Tapatalk
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    Engine lid removal including original 1971 hinge.

    Couple of things to try: - Cut a slit in the top of the head with a dremel and use a flat head screwdriver to remove - drill the screw out and use a helicoil - use one of these. Not tried them before but for 7 quid, worth a punt SKmoon Damaged Screw Remover and Extractor Set , Made From H.S.S...
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    Insurance - VW Model

    Thanks buddy. Will give them a go tomorrow Sent from my JSN-L21 using Tapatalk
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    Insurance - VW Model

    Hey guys, Apologies if this is in the wrong place, but seemed as good as any! Trying to be lazy and get a quote for the camper on Compare the Market, but there doesn't seem to be any Transporter/Camper variant that I can actually select. When it auto fills, it comes up with a Karmann Ghia, and...
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    Bogging under load

    Ledge. Thanks mate Sent from my JSN-L21 using Tapatalk
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    Bogging under load

    So the right hand side of the jutting out jobby? [emoji28] Sent from my JSN-L21 using Tapatalk
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    Bogging under load

    So after having a quick look today, this has a single timing mark which from another post, I can see is TDC. From what I also read, 11.5mm to the right is my 7.5°, with a max advance of 30° which is 46mm to the right of TDC (on a 175mm pulley). But what I can't find, is where those are to be...
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    Bogging under load

    Cheers Abel! Filter looks pretty clean, but will def check pressure. Am I right in thinking it should be around 3psi? Sent from my JSN-L21 using Tapatalk
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    Bogging under load

    Hey guys, Armed with my Haynes manual, and some memories of my old Mini, I'm looking for a very quick list of things to run through to diagnose why my camper is bogging under load to the point it cuts out at the slightest incline. Engine has around 500 miles on it, and a set of twin Webers...
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    New to EarlyBay ? Say Hi here ...

    Hey guys! Just picked myself up a '71 camper, so I will be trawling the millions of lines of knowledge here for the next few months while I begin the process of bringing it back to its former glory Sent from my JSN-L21 using Tapatalk
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