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Hi All, It has been a while since I have been on here but thought I would post my advert on car&classic for the very sad sale of my beloved Westfalia Oslo. https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1540632 Any enquiries please message or follow links in advert. Thanks James

Hi I don't know if anyone can help but I stupidly connected a battery the wrong way round on the van today when fitting it. Instant sparks and I disconnected it realising what I'd done. I connected it the right way after feeling like a right idiot and the engine started but now the generator...

Hi guys Just finished fitting a recon engine after the previous one failed after a mile due to a nipped up bearing and as I was very concerned about oil pressure I have fitted a VDO oil pressure gauge as well as the existing warnign light. So when I start the engine up it will rise to 25psi...

Hi All, I don't know if anyone can help. I recently converted my '70 Bay to discs at the front using the CSP kit. This involved fitting some CSP adaptors to the master cylinder, between master cylinder and at the same time I removed and cleaned the brake switches. Now after reconnecting the...

Hi people Am I right in thinking that the thread in the casing for the oil pressure sensor is 1/8 NPT? Cheers James

Hi All I'm half way through upgrading my van to CSP steel wheel solid discs and am having an issue with the master cylinder. The kit and Cool Air advised me to change the master cylinder to the 1972 dual circuit master cylinder as the original is not up to working disc brakes. This means re...

Hi guys, Quick question. Do single port flat 4 engines need hardened valve seats for unleaded? My understanding was from 1967 onwards they don’t. Does anyone know for sure?

Hi All Planning the rebuild of the original engine for our van, a SP single relief, 1600 but want to change to have a remote oil filter (and cooler) for engine longevity. Was jus wondering if anyone had done this and what kit you had used and whether you'd drilled and tapped into the block or...

Hi All After a sad engine failure (full diagnosis to follow, but in short crankshaft oil seal failure and lots of end float) a couple of months ago, I have finally got round to removing the engine. After pulling the engine out yesterday, I started cleaning up the bell housing on the gearbox and...

Hi All, I thought I would put up a quick post as my ignition barrel has failed on my van!! The key, when in the ignition barrel, will rotate enough to release the steering lock (one click) (mine is a US spec van) but will rotate no further at all. Does anyone know whether the lock barrel can...

Hi All, Just a quick one for you. Luckily the underside of my van is generally pretty good when it comes to rust, however there is a tube (roughly 20-25mm diameter) that runs fore/aft between the two cross beam supports in the middle of the van about 400mm outboard of the heater tube running...

Hi All, Having a clear out and getting rid of my old rear light lenses with chrome surrounds. As you can see in the pic they are rusty, but might suit a rat bus or could be re-chromed. Link below... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170441517390&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT"...

Hi All, I thought these might be of interest to those of you who want to know how an altitude corrector is plumbed in. There are two types, one is a single piece corrector unit and the other, in the case of my van is a two piece corrector unit, with the adjustment screw in a unit that sits off...

Hi All, I'm looking to buy an awning over the next few months and was interested in everyones recommendations. Obviously, as with everyone probably, my criteria are: - 1) Has to secure to the side of our Bay securely and without damaging it. 2) Durable, so not likely to take flight in the wind...

Hi All, Firstly Happy New Year. I thought I would post this to see if anyone else has experienced the same issue. My carb is leaking fuel, only small drips, but leaking nonetheless, from the float champer base - this appears to be worse after the bus has run as obviously the float chamber is...

Hi All, I'm looking to replace my exhaust on my bay as the silencer is rotten and was thinking of a few options.... I want to keep it looking fairly standard like the Stainless one Bluebird sells http://www.bluebird-type2.co.uk/split%20bay%20exhaust%201500%20up.htm"...

I thought it was long overdue to post a few pics of my 1970 Westfalia Oslo, that I bought a couple of months back from a fellow earlybayer. Her condition is a true testament to the her previous owner and life before that spent in the US..... This is before lowering.... During..... and this...

Hi Guys, I'm considering changing my 14inch steels to 15inch steels from a Splitty. From what I've seen they are a direct replacement but I have been told by one person they will foul the armature of the beam??? I will be retaining my standard beam, with the only modification being adjusters...

Hi All, Just a quick question.... Will I be able to retain my 14inch wheels with drop spindles fitted or am I right in thinking that if I fitted 3.5inch lower spindles I would need 15inch wheels, whereas with 2.5inch drop spindles I could keep my 14s? Thanks in advance...

Hi All, I am looking into lowering my 1969 Westfalia pop top enough to get it into my garage. I am keen to keep the original 14inch steels and tyres in place to maintain a relatively stock look, although lowerthe bus by around 2.5 inches. At the rear I will most likely drop by one spline...