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Dreaded death rattle ? What did your friend diagnose ? Unless you did something completely daft (which it doesn't sound like) then VWH should exchange it a very least. Also 'Breathing a little' - can you explain ? Cheers JS

1776 is a good safe bet for a type 1 engine- (relatively) easy to build with extra torque fo those hills. In US though you have more of the type4 engines (1700, 1800 and 2000) in post 72 buses than were ever fitted in Europe. What year is your bus ? Doh , now I post it I see you're a 71 -...

Hi Kombis and microbus are more or less the same thing and so will have factory windows fitted. My 70 Danbury has factory windows. If yours has an opening quarter light on the sides (e.g. sliding door - assuming it hasn't been changed) then it should be factory. Also if it has seatbelt mounts...

There are also two different lengths for the pushrod.. JS

Agreed however getting the old off is proving a PITA. I cut a section out and tried chiselling but the spot welds are holding fast. Thinking I will cut off with a 1mm disc as close as poss to the flanges and then grind back. And there's me thinking this would be a stroll in the park. :roll: JS

Hi All Need to renew my rear offside out rigger and jackpoint plus repair inner sill for MOT. Any tips on how best to cut off teh old bits or is a case of hack off with grinder, cutting discs hammer and chisel... Cheers JS

Reading around it seems the biggest theft issues appear to be from off your drive/outside the house. That means the theif is more likely to be planned and prepare. In which case some kind of physical immobiliser - wheel clamp or hinged post might be best to help prevent the towaway.. JS

I repaired an old slide card that was bent creased and coming undone, on the creases I slapped on some diluted PVA and then weighed in down on flat surface with some polythene to stop the weights (books) sticking. On teh edges I used Bostick general purpose glue (or wilkos equivalent) also with...

Seemed about the same as last year to me maybe a tad smaller. Although some of the trade stands were moved to the left of the avenue of trees so looked abit different form previous years. No JK parts (only brochures) or VWH but Schofields an MegaBug had decent stands. Bought a few bits.. Had...

Hi Are the 1/4 light seals right of the sliding door on a RHD model. I'm not near mine so cannot check. Might be at SH tomorrow if you have a mobile number.. JS

Better than a leaky carb I would say and can give you extra oomph at the lights if you can get the 2nd venturi to open fully - that seems to be the biggest issue due to the linkage and cable angles. On Vzi you will find a number of ingeniuous mechanism that people have posted. Also mine had...

You neeed to read the numbers stamped on the side of it. Also if it has a mushroom shaped 'can' on one side that connects via a tube to the carb it's a vacuum-assist advance type. Cheers JS

Do you know what year these are ? I bought one (for slide door)I thought was right but the clip holes an cut outs are wrong for my 70.. Cheers JS

There's a cover gasket and a flange gasket on the oil pump but no seal as such. I had a leak at the flange- crankcase joint once and yes you can pull the pump with the engine in situ. Fixed mine with silicone flange sealant as I had no replacement gaket at the time. You will need to buy or make...

Panic over ! One of the castle nuts had worked loose and was 'resting' on the split pin. :oops: Not dangerous I hope but rather loud given the relatively small amount of play.. Thanks for the replies BTW !

Hi All Suddenly developed a thumping sound from rear of vehicle. seemd to be in time with wheel rotation so I'm thinking brakes maybe or final drive. No difference if I depress clutch while moving. Brakes not getting too hot but only just noticed it while pootling around town. Gets quite loud...

If it's a 'little' RM123/122 I wasnt aware that you needed an external lower vent. IIRC they recommend a dump hole in case of leakage of fuel, about 2 inch dia (?). Sure a lower vent wouldn't hurt provided it is baffled somehow to stop the wind blowing out the flame. JS

Another point of refernce will be VZi. Check out the posts by 'Mucky Green' aka Laurie Pettit. He is a respected engine builder who has listed jets and emulsion tube selection for 1776 many times. Best not post the request again as he can react badly to those who don't use search :msn4...

Ah cool - all's well that ends well. JS

Hi Rob I'm curious - did Nelson Stokes not come up with the biscuits ? Cheers JS