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    Anyone have one of these on their vw??

    I was thinking of going for a disposable plastic filter!!! Will this be a problem running an electric fuel pump though??
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    Anyone have one of these on their vw??

    http://qedmotorsport.co.uk/qed-shop/lotus-twin-cam/fuelling-ancillaries/filter-king-glass-bowl-67/85mm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; This what is leeking on mine see the thread from yesterday! Not sure whether to rplace or is their another option...? Suggestions welcomed...
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    Oil Leak

    Hi it's a 2 ltr engine, although the camper started out with a 1700cc engine, I guess the 1700 & 2ltr will have the same oil filler neck etc? I think at some point some one has had a go at a quick fix hence the jubilee clip! Its a good job all these little problems have appeared this week...
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    Fuel Leak!!!!!!

    Hi, It was originally a 1700cc engine, as their is no access through the engine inspection panel! At some point either in the US or over here a 2 ltr engine has been installed, twin carb set up. Ill be looking at getting it sorted tomorrow hopefully, so if it turns out to be a us spec part/...
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    Hot Engine bay

    I guess you can hold it with out it burning flesh :lol: Thanks for your theory, I guess ill get a better idea of heat etc the more i drive it !
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    Fuel Leak!!!!!!

    Sorry, Imeant to say its the paper filter inside the glass case. It looks like the upturned bell jar type.. Located on the left hand side rear of the engine bay
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    Hot Engine bay

    Just posted a few posts regarding oil leak, fuel leak.... Just thought I'd suss out other niggles before we go away camping next week! The bumper, engine bay lid, tin ware, and even dipstick feel rather hot. this was after only driving around 20mins and going no faster than say 45mph!! Didn't...
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    Oil Leak

    Just taken the bay out for a quick spin, came back and noticed there is an oil leak from the oil filler, or oil filler rubber!!! The result is oil is gathering in the tin ware under the timing belt getting hot and thinning and then dripping on to the exhaust.... smokey!! I noticed the rubber...
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    Fuel Leak!!!!!!

    Just checking the engine earlier as I could smell fuel.... The glass bodied fuel pump was leaking quite heavily, when the ignition was on, it was dripping onto the heat exchangers so turned the engine off straight away. It looked to be leaking/ dripping from the nipple end, the bottom of the...
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    Bay van cover wanted

    I think I may have got a cover for the bay now! If it doesn't work I will be back in touch
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    roof related Q's

    Not sure if this in the right section?? What sort of ££ would a Solid U.S Roof clip and roof lining be worth? I ask as when I bought my westy it had a Paris-esq conversion, of press studs and ribs in the roof section. but also came with the roof lining and a roof clip. I sat down and...
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    Roof related Q's

    Not sure if this in the right section?? What sort of ££ would a Solid U.S Roof clip and roof lining be worth? I ask as when I bought my westy it had a Paris-esq conversion, of press studs and ribs in the roof section. but also came with the roof lining and a roof clip. I sat down and...
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    Solex-vw 34PICT-3 Carb and Manifold

    Hi Alistair, Just realised my post doesn't make a huge amount of sense! So the carb and manifold that is available for a swap is a single port 1600cc carb and manifold set up! the carb is a vw solex The 2ltr set up is in my van and is staying there!! Sorry for any confusion, Ryan :D
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    Drive awat Tunnel awning wanted

    Looking for a drive away tunnel awning for the bay! Any one selling one, or can anyone suggest one? Royal, Just Campers, Khyam etc :)
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    Solex-vw 34PICT-3 Carb and Manifold

    This came with a box of spares I had years ago! I have a 2ltr in the westy now, I don't see this being used so if any one has anything they want to swap give us a shout. Carb is untested but believe it to be working, it looks in good condition. Manifold is in good solid condition too, a bit of...
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    Bay van cover wanted

    After a bay van cover, Just campers etc.. Wondered if any one is selling one before i do buy one from Just Campers??
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    over rider rubbers wanted x4 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Any one selling 4x over rider rubbers? Cheers Ryan
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    Westy roof toggle brackets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Sounds good to me I'm in North London, No farms around here though!! Do they have a website? Maybe ebay will have a similar fastener for land rovers etc... Cheers for the tip :D
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    Westy roof toggle brackets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Hi Im after the metal bracket which the rubber toggle fits into with the pin. This fits in the roof part of the westfalia, Also after the metal bracket which allows the rubber toggle to shut the roof closed, Heritage and JK don't carry these parts but wondered if you lot had any kicking...
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    wanted, type 4 heat exchangers

    Hi, After some type2 2ltr heat exchangers for my 72 There the oval flange type with the copper rings? I cant get on with tuning and finishing engine off with out them so any one got anything? I know I asked a few weeks ago but thought I 'd try again. Also after the main heater pipes from...
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