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  1. birchyman

    Microbus/Westy conversion tell tale?

    the big round pressings on the bulkheads behind the seats are cut out for heater vents on a micro bus these are left solid on a kombi westfalia might have converted a micro bus special order maybe
  2. birchyman

    Wanted rear safari window

    ive got the bluebird one it has pros and conns it never leaks its frameless so i think these look the best cause they keep the original lines of the bus but they only open a inch
  3. birchyman

    Wanted 68 long arm rear view mirror

    still need one? ive got 4 the mirror from any bay will clip on the ball let me know
  4. birchyman

    Heated windscreen help

    im not sure what a heated screen will pull in amps but it carnt be a lot my guess going off what other things pull would be 4-5 amps tops you should wire it through a relay but the main battery feed to your fuse box will be fine get a 4 pin relay pin 30 to battery pin 85 to earth pin 87 is...
  5. birchyman

    heater

    well said, my heating ducts are in good nick but ive just fitted a new engine with beetle heat exchangers so i couldnt cable them up ,i fixed them open and man it was too hot i had to close em
  6. birchyman

    Does a panel van have the window frame pressing inside?

    yes they are different the panel van has some frames but not the kombi or microbus window frames
  7. birchyman

    Another newby question: Split charge relay and dynamo?

    good advice james exept i wouldnt call it a punt every towbar pulling a caravan uses these, people wouldnt fit em if they wasnt reliable there is nothing wrong with the old trigger relays but they are still electronics which have to be fitted in the engine bay or pull a trigger wire into the bus...
  8. birchyman

    self switching relay

    if a relay breaks send it back, i fit hundreds of these to cars every year to be honest i dont need comebacks and because they are fitted "inside and dry" they are the most reliable i dont know which one you used froggy but ive fitted most and they all are adjustable some have a smal hole under...
  9. birchyman

    Another newby question: Split charge relay and dynamo?

    leave the dynamo alone they cope no problem
  10. birchyman

    self switching relay

    if you have a smart relay that doesnt switch on and off ,or chatters ,there is a trim switch on the circuit board so you can set them because of different voltages in old busses they might need a tweek but wired with correct cable you can get them spot on
  11. birchyman

    Peak district

    good pubs a castle and about 4 caverns its a top place 2 or 3 days is enough in castleton try monsal head ,a cool camp site next to a top pub with loads of german beer within walking distance of bakewell
  12. birchyman

    Westy table clip needed

    its the same part as the metal hoop on the westy roof rack (pop top model)
  13. birchyman

    Poor quality parts

    i too have stopped using a certain online retailer it was all crap the awning was crap replaced with khyam the rubbers are crap the chrome is crap the camping stuff all crap dont get me wrong china makes quality stuff (just look at an ipod) but i dont think they would be many bay windows left...
  14. birchyman

    LHD to RHD Conversion.

    sell it to her that LHD is easier to park cause your sat on the kerb side tell her once you get over checking your mirror and and the gear change being weird the diffrence is about 3 foot thats it
  15. birchyman

    Awning waterproofing

    dont use the enviromently friendly stuff it doesnt work, i used fabsil after its dear but it worked
  16. birchyman

    Engine lid seal

    there are 2 sizes yours is the later smaller one
  17. birchyman

    for all you old ravers

    two words VOODOO RAY :tongue0013:
  18. birchyman

    Security measures

    other than Araons suggestion dont bother with imobilisers, on a old bus they wont work get a engine lid lock, take a lead off or get a quick release battery clamp and lock the engine door
  19. birchyman

    switch wiring - wiring what to what

    i personally soldered mine but the most modern canbus systems do use scotchloks or insulation displacement connections as they are now known because they are less invasive strange but true
  20. birchyman

    Campmobile curtains/seat covers

    pull off the seat covers and put in washing machine they come up well if you have ripped ones pm me i have a few for sale i wasnt keen on mustard at first but it grows on you and is really practical the coppies ive seen arnt that good and have a grain in the cloth where it should be smooth
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