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    Identifying Which Pop Top?

    Hi, That's a Danbury mk3 roof that was fitted from 1971. I'm looking for one if you ever want to sell it!! Regards Simon
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    NOS Near side window panel...

    Hi Ron, Interested in this panel, where abouts are you? Simon
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    Near Side Rear Brake Drum Binding - advice please

    Thanks for the advise guys, I will change the hoses tonight and see if that resolves the issue pillpopper I ordered all the parts from GSF online, if you use CC20 discount code you get 20% off rear drums - 600VG0020 rear shoes - 631VG0070 fitting kit (springs and bits) - 625VG0140 rear...
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    Near Side Rear Brake Drum Binding - advice please

    Thanks for the response, I will check the hoses tonight and swap the drums over and see if that makes any difference. It seems to me that the cylinder is not returning when I use the foot brake, so every time I brake while driving the n/s drum gets tighter and tighter so any ideas what would...
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    Near Side Rear Brake Drum Binding - advice please

    Need some advice, I have a crossover so disks on the front and drums on the back. The issue I have is on any journey over a few miles the near side rear drum binds on to the point where the van has trouble pulling away. I have changed the cylinders on both sides, replaced the shoes and the...
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    Wanted - Danbury sink unit.

    Hi I have a spare one, if you pm your email address I send some pictures over to you Cheers Simon
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    Wanted - Mk3 Fibreglass Danbury Pop Top

    Hi As per title I'm after a version 3 Danbury Pop Top if anyone has one. This is the one that has the strengthening ridge which is about 30 - 40 cm in width and runs the length of the roof from front to back down the centre. The mark 1 - was more rounded and had an orange skylight fitted...
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    Fuel pump issue - help

    Well, got home last night and changed the fuel lines round and guess what, after turning the engine over for 30 seconds it started - feel like a right idiot :oops: Thanks for all the responses Cheers Simon
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    Fuel pump issue - help

    I've just changed my old engine for a new mexican 1600 TP, transferring all the ancillaries and tin ware but for some reason when I turn the engine over no fuel is getting through to the carb. There is fuel in the pipe up to the inlet on the pump but nothing is coming out from there. Is the...
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    WANTED - 4 Genuine VW Chrome Hubcaps

    Still looking for a set of these, anyone got a set of nos ones?!! Cheers
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    Brand New Pair of Cab Doors (NOS)

    ..I've checked the part numbers and these are not German manufactured but are very good quality. I suppose it is a toss up between genuine second hand doors, which will probably need a bit of prep and are becoming pretty rare now in good condition, or these which can be fitted straight on and...
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    Brand New Pair of Cab Doors (NOS)

    Hi, All I can say is they are in as new condition but I don't know if these are German 'nos' or from Brazil/Mexico in which case 'brand new'. Does anyone know how I can tell? In answer to the second question, no the top one has no dents or imperfections the dark grey primer has been sun...
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    Brand New Pair of Cab Doors (NOS)

    For Sale: Brand New Pair of Cab Doors I bought these for my van at the beginning of last year but they are no longer required, in mint condition and will fit early bays with no modification. Looking for £500 for the pair but I'm open to offers as I need the space. Located in Fleet, Hampshire...
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    NOS Danbury rear seat covers

    Hi steve, cheque in the post, cheers
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    Breaking rhd 72 crossover

    Do you have the brake pipe for the front brakes that goes from the master cylinder to the 'T' piece cheers
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    Engine Noise - Help & Advice

    ..thanks for the suggestions so far I am going to check the gearbox oil tonight as, you're right, it could be this seeing as I've always overlooked this. I replaced the speedo cable recently and this noise is coming from the rear so I don't think it could be that but thanks for the suggestion...
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    Engine Noise - Help & Advice

    ....it only happens when driving and increases with the revs
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    Engine Noise - Help & Advice

    Hi, Having just returned from a 1500 mile trip around France my engine has started making a constant whining noise which increases with the revs, it sounds like a land rover driving with off road tyres on tarmac. I know it not a wheel bearing 'cause if you dip the clutch at say 40mph the...
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    Breaking 70 camper panel.

    hi, pm'ed you regarding the doors cheers
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    WANTED - 4 Genuine VW Chrome Hubcaps

    Looking for a set of 4 original chrome hubcaps in VGC or NOS if anyone has a set tucked away! I'm after the ones that are thinner in depth (hubcap on the left in pic) not the thicker later ones (right), can anyone help?!! thanks Simon
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