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Thanks for all the reply's it’s much appreciated.

Hi, Thanks for the reply I checked / adjusted the steering while on axle stands as you described and had the wife turning the wheel while I was underneath looking to see where the slop was coming from. Like I say both drop link ball joints had excessive play in all directions and changing that...

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Hi, I’ve been working away for several months and have just got back to look at the steering problem. I’ve changed the drop link as both ball joints were absolutely shot to say the least the steering is so much better , still not perfect but I can live it . I checked the oil level and tried...

Having just bought my first Vw bus of any kind , and loving it, there’s just only one issue that’s spoiling the way it drives. The heavy unpowered steering I totally expected and have no problem living with at all (and quite like in a sadistic way) BUT although it steers ok I can suddenly get...

Hi Donegal72, I will certainly look get the Bentley manual I’m finding the Haynes ok but when I’ve bought them for other cars in the distant past they had better illustrations. I have noticed when looking at the specialist suppliers out there I might have a job on as to which side of the 1972...

Hi Gaz, I’m in nr StHelens And thanks for the reply.

Many thanks.

Hi Ozziedog, this is just the type of advice I need at the moment , I certainly will keep an eye on the oil , I said before I’ve never had an air cooled but that’s not strictly true as I own a 09 1200gs but that with being a modern bike needs no extra checking than any other motor. I know what...

Hi, The restoration was done by the previous owner and am not sure what the red colour name is yet. I have a folder full of pics of the work he had done and a full folder of receipts from other jobs/annual services but didnt notice the colour ident when I looked through it. I’ll,have to have a...

HI, Thank you for all the repliesmandnadvice , especially about gauging oil use/ loss Ozziedog. I will definitely try to get the Bentley manual because although the Haynes manual is ok some of the illustrations are a little basic Hi, Ive bought a Haynes but a will definitely look to buy the...

Hi, After wanting one for a long time I finally took the plunge and have bought a 1972 camper , but although I’ve always tinkered with cars from learning to drive in the early 80s I’ve never had an air cooled vehicle before and know it’s going to be a bit of a learning curve. with that in mind...