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    exploding oil filters ???????

    it was ok on that side of things not blowing filter just had knackered heads but it was running a orange from filter and was ok just kept losing power :cry:
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    exploding oil filters ???????

    ive unscrewed the oil pressure release valve today and it came out really easy so its not seized or anything,, that is the long springed 1 but on looking under the van there looks like there is another big screw the oil pressure control valve could this caused it :?:
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    exploding oil filters ???????

    the oil lines at the filter?? do u no the route the oil pipes should take? at the filter?? ive ordered a mk1 golf orange fram filter so gonna try that :shock:
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    exploding oil filters ???????

    the 1st one was a fram filter and the 2nd 1 was a wir filter but ive just ordered a filter from JK a orange fram filter says this is a bit more capable to handle more pressure so gonna try that im abit confused I don't no wat ive got wats the difference? :?
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    exploding oil filters ???????

    I've got a 69 bay with a twin port 1641 engine and after a long time off due to medical reasons and being uber eager to sort my van out and get running properly after a year on running like a sack of s**t :msn4: Done loads of things but ended up stripping the heads down to find a crack in both...
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    68-70 dropped spindles

    these still for sale :msn4:
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    exhaust wrap

    hi there just a quick 1 ive got my engine out as ive cracked the head so doing a top end rebuild and looking at some photos of moddified engines and some have exhaust wrap ive got a modified exhaust and manifold and was wondering if its a benift of havin it on or not??? :?
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    Wat size of on new wheels will work

    Im in the process of buying a set of steel 356 replica steel wheels for my bay and just wanted to ask a few question of what sizes would be best,,,, They are 15" wheels and I can either have 4.5 wide or 5.5 wide and I've asked and the off set is the same as standard camper wheels but just not...
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    Starter motor problem

    To be honest it came off on the old starter motor shaft is that a bad sign?
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    popping/backfire help

    I've been having the same problem for a few months now and still haven't got to the bottom of it I'm checkin the valve clearnecs to but I've changed The fuel pump Fuel lines Fuel filter Regulator Rebuilt the carbs New plug New leads New dizzy New cap and roto arm New coil But I'll try pulling...
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    Tappets???

    I've had a running problem for a while and touch wood I think I'm down to the bottom of it and think its only my tappets that need adjusting can any of u confirm this it's running without popin and bagin but it sounds like its tapping so I'm Thinkin it's needing the tappets rejusting Does this...
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    Starter motor problem

    Yeah the lights dim down but don't go off some times it feels like the starter moves and the van shudders and then it will start on the next attempt like its stuck and it comes unstuck If that makes sence There was a new bush but it wouldn't fit so had to refit the old 1 do u think this could be...
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    Starter motor problem

    Sorry :( When I say it sticks I mean the dash lights dimm and it clicks but doesn't turn over Thanks Sam :)
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    Boot Handel with working lock and key

    I'm after a working boot lock with a key in Crome if poss as mine has never worked lol :?:
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    Wanted a fog light switch

    Just wiring up my new fog light and would like a original switch :?:
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    Ball joint rubbers

    I've just been advised by my friendly mot tester that my ball joint rubbers are knackered I have bought some new 1s but just wondering how difficult this task would be??? :D
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    Starter motor problem

    Hi there I've just changed my starter motor as mine was strugglin to turn over but turned every time I turned the key but now the new starter seems to stick quite a lot and won't turn over every time I turn the key just wondering if it's a faulty starter or something else as is under thanks...
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    Wheels and hubs covers

    Just wanting a few ideas on wat to do with my new find I have a 69 panel van and have stumbled upon a set of 356 Porsche wheels and nipple hub covers and they both need refurbing so just wondering on a colour ideas my van is purple and white and there is no chrome on the van apart from the...
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    Starter motor

    Just bought a new starter motor from gsf and fitted it today but come to start it it won't turn over unless u turn the key off and on off and on a few times then it turns over is it a faulty starter motor or am I bein stupid???
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    Running issue

    Ive had a running problem for a while now and still struggling to get to the bottom of it and it's seems to be taking all my time and still not getting any where Here we go I have a 1641 with twin 40 drla carbs with electric ignition Last summer I drove my van as much as possible and it was...
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