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Here are my New Year Resolutions, what's your's? Sort out Gear Lever Change Clutch Replace Tinware Replace engine cooling fan Adjust Steering Box Fit Brake Servo Fix Petrol gauge Build Dashboard Wiring Loom Fix Propex Rust proof rear inner arches Fix rust spot on both cab doors Repaint bumpers...

Does anyone have the dimensions (length, angles of bends etc) for a "Gear Rod for Adjustable Front Beam" like this:

Good for you. I managed to retire early a couple of years ago aged 63, life is good with a VW bus...

Weather was cold but sunny yesterday so took the van for a long run to the coast. Run was over an hour and managed to get above 60 on some good bits of road. The outside temp was only 6 deg, but the engine temp stayed at around 100 Deg, so I am hoping the fitting of the oil cooler and...

Parts arrived, but I doubt if the engine will get dropped before Crimble...

If I can fix the overheating issue I do plan to reduce the deck height to increase the compression ratio and gain a few more horses. Probably in the new year sometime...

Changed the idle jets for 57's, backed out the mixture screws 1/4 of a turn on both carbs. Seems to run a bit smoother on my drive, haven't had a chance to take the bus for an extended run yet. Also found out that the old girl has a single port cooling fan. Waiting for a twin port fan to...

I know I don't need to take the engine out to change the fan. but I have a noisy clutch release bearing so going to change the whole clutch assembly (false economy not to) at the same time. All parts ordered from VW Heritage taking advantage of the "Black Friday" discount...

Had a feel round the back of the dog house yesterday. Definitely more than 2-3 mm gap, so I suppose I did use the single port fan on the new engine. Will be ordering a twin port fan and engine out soon.

Anyone using one of these or know anything about them? https://www.andrigsaircooledtechnology.com/

Thanks. I originally had a single port engine, but when I changed to a twin port I can't remember if I used the fan from the single or not. Guess its time to stick my fingers in the back of the tin ware. Might explain why my engine is running a bit too hot...

Does anyone know if there is a difference between a single port engine fan and a dual port engine fan? Thanks in advance.

Long time since I threw any darts, so apologies if I have ruffled any feathers. Thanks again for all your comments...

Is there an alternator pulley that is slightly bigger than the stock? I have an aluminium crank pulley which has degrees on it and using the standard fan belt has quite a bit of play in it.

I may not be an expert, but I do know that the vacuum advance pipe needs to be blocked when checking the timing. As stated previously engine ran like a dog below 30, and best results was at 32...

Timing set at full advance

Thanks for all the comments, I never said it was a stock bus, but I will be mindful of the gear change \ speed. Engine has twin ICT carbs with the following jetting: idle jet 55 Main jet 160 Air corrector 180 Emulsion tube f6 Float jet 150 Huco 2.1psi electric fuel pump SVDA dizzy with...

I recently built a new 1776 engine from scratch: New Aluminium Autolinea case Stroke 69mm Bore 90.5mm Cylinder Head - CB performance 044 40 x 35.5mm valves Solid Rocker Shafts Standard 1:1 rockers Camshaft Scat C35 Valve train geometry set with 60" rocker shims and shortened pushrods...

Anyone know of a place that will out hire a paint booth on a daily basis in the East Midlands?

Does your headlamps dip when the indicator stalk is pulled? If not it could be the indicator/headlamp dip switch on the steering column. If the headlights dip then it could be the combined indicator headlamp flash relay. Or wiring in between.