Recent content by Whitewater

They are classy. What a great shine on that paintwork!

They do look cool, indeed!

Thanks, Clem

Hi folks My 69 bus ( USA import) is finally undergoing a respray, new window seals and a bit of cosmetic surgery. Colour is Savannah Beige with white top half. I would like to put classic number plates on her and wondered might anyone recommend a supplier and would black and white or black and...

Dear all who advised on my 1969 LHD 1.6 bus ‘sudden stop’ engine cut out problem. I had the carb stripped down but the spindle was too worn so I got a new carb fitted ( photos attached - anyone know what make it is - I think from VW Heritage) and problem solved. There was also an air leak on...

Thanks Fatgaz

Thanks for that Nigel

No Mosely, it doesn’t Whitewater

Hi Ozziedog it cuts it out immediately if I hit the brakes hard ( a rare occurence, thankfully) but after a couple of seconds at many more gradual stops ( if I am quick enough and dab the accelerator in those couple of seconds it does not cut out). From memory (the bus is not with me just now...

Thanks Milfredo, Will get that looked into Whitewater

Thanks Sunnyside

Thanks Kate

Hi Clem Always - I can start her and drive 100 yds to end of my street and it does it or 50 miles up the M5 and it will cut out on the slip road when I brake to stop Any ideas?

Hi folks, Here’s a question I have been meaning to ask for 15 yrs - my 1.6 single port LHD early bus (1969) has always cut out on sudden rather than gradual stopping. If I dab the accelerator pedal just before such a stop the engine usually stays running. Anybody out there experienced a similar...

I have a 69 Typee 2 bus tjat has only let me down twice in 14 years. This week she stallef 100 yards from home - turned over ok but would not fire. RAC guy said fuel pump ok and strong spark. Took top off Brazilian carburretor and blew it through. No obvious muck ( I recently had new fuel lines...