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  1. mike202

    Random power loss (Battery related)

    Sounds like the key starter is faulty perhaps.
  2. mike202

    Number plate bulb replacement

    Good news! It’s funny how sometimes walking away from a problem and then going back another day solves the problem quite often. 😀
  3. mike202

    Number plate bulb replacement

    I think they only fit one way as the screws for the lens are offset.
  4. mike202

    Parts Wanted Looking for plywood westfalia headliner kit

    Just done a quick google and found a couple, coombe valley campers and customshop designs. I bought some of the side panel ply from Rackhams in Ipswich a few years ago, but I'm not sure they are still doing them or not as I cannot find them in a search.
  5. mike202

    Wanted instrument panel terminal for fuel gauge

    https://alanhschofield.co.uk/ourparts/prod_6518882-Fuel-Gauge-6873-Grey-211957063B.html I changed mine and it did give a more accurate reading. I had already changed the sender as well.
  6. mike202

    Jumping out of 2nd gear.

    Hope you get the gear box fixed ! It’s certainly a long way from BC to LA . 😀
  7. mike202

    Wooden headliner

    Do you have the ‘headbanger’ locker installed ? I think the ply headliner is supposed to hold itself up by flexing upwards when installed onto the two side rails.
  8. mike202

    Wooden headliner

    I had to replace a small panel above the sliding door on my Westy a few years ago, as it delaminated. I ended up buying three small tins of different shades of varnish to get it to match. I think it’s faded very pale over the years, so I used trial and error on off cuts of the same ply I used...
  9. mike202

    How do you lift your van?

    Axle stands under the torsion bar tube at the rear and the beam at the front. Mind the grease nipples on the beam though. I like to put a bit of cardboard on the jack stands to enough to stop scraping of metal against metal.
  10. mike202

    Parts Wanted Insulation for heater tubes

    The WW insulation jackets look just like the OG ones and are a good fit. I had some of the silver bubble foil type insulation on before that and it did a reasonable job. The WW covers just look so much better though. I know no one sees them but I know they are there!
  11. mike202

    Buttys Bits - Charity Stickers

    Done ✅
  12. mike202

    Dormant Early owner

    Nice bus 😀 Welcome
  13. mike202

    Indicator Cancelling help needed on a 72 Crossover

    Buttys Bits sell the screws to hold the indicator mechanism onto the steering column, if the old screws are a bit worn.
  14. mike202

    Tachometer- what am I doing wrong?

    I think that is only for changing the settings on tacho.
  15. mike202

    Tachometer- what am I doing wrong?

    the tacho has three screws on the casing so I would imagine would allow you to change the bulb. You could always email/phone them if no one on here has actually changed the bulb, just to check.
  16. mike202

    Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas to all Early bay folks ! 🎄
  17. mike202

    Petrol tank strap 1970

    I agree, get it repaired if you can’t weld it yourself. I don’t think the main suppliers sell Earlybay straps anyway.
  18. mike202

    Today’s California camping photo

    Looks a bit like the 1970s adverts for these campers 😀 Wish I was there !
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