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    Help!!! Engine Won't idle!

    Re built engine over Christmas. Have done around 300 miles trouble free driving so far. Got it out yesterday, will not tickover! Any ideas where to start first.....going to Ninove Friday! Hopefully.
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    Parts Wanted Engine Thermostat

    Anyone got a good, working Thermostat? Rebuilding engine and found out mine is only opening to about 40mm, not the 46mm it should be!
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    My '69 Bay

    I have been on here for a few years now and finally getting round to starting a thread. I have put up a few posts/pics......help needed with pics although, not very tech minded! Brought it in April '21 and thoroughly enjoying it. I have been into VW's since the early '90s and have had a...
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    Getting old!

    Has anyone used Absolute VW near Derby recently? Good, bad, indifferent? My body doesn't let me do what it once used to and need a few things looking at on my Bus and they are reasonably close to me? I've never been overly keen on other people working on my vehicles, but I think this might be...
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    Balancing Wide 5s

    Struggling to find a tyre garage to balance my wheels after having new tyres fitted, nobody seems to have the large cone to fit on the balance machine! Anybody recommend somewhere in the Midlands area? I'm near Atherstone.
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    South West Garage recommendation

    Mate of mine has moved down to Exeter with his crossover hightop and doesn't know anyone down there. Any garages/businesses people could point in him the direction of for when he gets a bit stuck doing jobs on his own?
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    Ninove

    Anyone going to Ninove this year? Is it worth going to, will be myfirst visit if I can make it over?
  8. M

    Wolfsburg Museum

    Anyone on here driven their Bus to Wolfsburg? Is it worth it, any idea of rough costs ( tolls, fuel, museum admission, camping)? Any adivce would be great.
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    Todays job

    Washed, cleaned and a little polish, in between the showers, ready for the Pre'79 Aircooled meet near Stafford tomorrow.
  10. M

    R.T.T.S 23

    Anyone thinking of going to RTTS this year? I know it won't be like the 90's but was thinking of a trip down for nostalgia.
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    Fuel Leaking from pump

    Rebuilt fuel pump a few weeks ago, diaphram split, now got a leak from the bolt on top to replace the filter. There is a metal washer between bolt and pump body and there was the remnants of a rubber washer when I took it apart, but nothing in the repair kit to replace! Any ideas where I could...
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    Starting Issue

    My worst fear has come to life. Electrical problem, I'm colour blind and have always struggled with electrics! Turned ignition on today......Nothing! No lights on speedo, No click of the starter motor, Nothing. Have checked battery and Leisure battery, both fully charged. Checked Fuses...
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    Parts Wanted Hazet Assistent Trolley

    Morning all, Anyone got a Hazet Assistent for sale? Good, Bad or Ugly!
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    Events/Shows/Meets

    Anyone know of any nice little shows on over the next few weekends? Not a fan of Bug Jam, Bus Fest..........liked Classics at the Clubhouse and The Early Bay Campout organised by Graham. Thanks.
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    Camping

    Looking to go to Croyde, Devon next weekend for last trip of the year, anyone recommend a good spot down there that's open this time of year?
  16. M

    Garage/workshop recommendation

    Can anyone point me in the right direction of a good garage/mechanic in Midlands area? I'm between Nuneaton and Tamworth, not far from Machine 7. Thanks.
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    Garage/workshop recommendation

    Can any point me in the right direction of a good garage/mechanic in Midlands area? I'm between Nuneaton and Tamworth, not far from Machine 7. Thanks.
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