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    Parts Wanted dropped spindles and torsion leaves wanted

    Has anyone got a set of dropped spindles for drum brakes and a set of torsion leaves. Ive been running a red 9 set up in my van for 11 years which I'm not happy with (especially as one of the shocks snapped) so Im looking at going back to standard with dropped spindles instead.
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    battery not charging

    Just recently my bus's battery went flat, and the charge light doesn't come on when I turn the key to the first position. It seems to be after I was farting around behind the dash, trying to change my dash light bulbs to LEDs (that was unsuccessful by the way). Could I have pulled anything out...
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    rocker covers

    Hi all. One of my rocker covers are leaking. Where can I get a genuine replacement?
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    jalousie window refurb kits..where to buy??

    Has anybody tried refurbing their westy jalousie windows? If so, where can I buy the stuff from? Ive heard they are a massive pain in the arse to fit. Any advice?
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    Can you get replacement LED dash bulbs?

    Does anyone know if it's possible to get replacement dash bulbs in LED? I think I must have a glow worms arse stuffed in my speedo. It would be nice to check that I'm not breaking any speed limits whilst driving at night!
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    Wanted:standard Front spindle

    Can anyone help? The amount of people who must have lowered their van by fitting dropped spindles, I'm hoping someone has got one knocking around in the back of their garage, it's just a case of finding it! Please help.
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    Adjustable spring plates and handbrake cable route?

    Hey all. I've got my handbrake cable running through the hole on my adjustable spring plates at the mo. But the handbrake engages when the van is back on the floor as the spring plates are pulling on the handbrake cable. Any ideas?
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    HELP! broke down abroad and being screwed by the AA

    Hi guys and girls. I need help please. Heres the story, its a really long one so pull up a chair, I will keep it as brief as I can. I went to Le mans on Friday for the classic racing. Myself and 4 mates in the westy (I was sleeping in the van, the others in a tent. just thought I would add that...
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    Vehicle trackers

    Does anyone have a tracker fitted to their bus or can can you recommend one? With the growing numbers of vans getting pinched I am thinking of fitting one to my van (when I finally get the thing running again.
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    HELP! 2 litre gearbox, clutch issue

    Im at my wits end with this one. I wonder if someone out there can point me in the right direction. Ive got a 1760cc engine which I have recently fitted a 6 rib gearbox to. Im using my early bell housing off of my original gearbox together with my original clutch. When I ran it the clutch...
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    1760 engine, 091 gearbox. Slipping clutch

    After some clarification please. Just got my van back on the road after an engine fire last year. Just put an 091 2 litre gearbox in, mated to a 1760cc engine with a stroker crank. The clutch slips in 3rd and 4th gear. It's a standard clutch I it at the mo. I'm pretty certain it's not man enough...
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    shed clear out. hammock, accuspark, and westy bits

    Had a clearout last week, heres what Ive got. Westy roof hammock £20 Westy waste pipe £15 Accuspark distributor with vacuum advance. Brand spanking new in box. £50 Westy interior panel LHD opposite sliding door. Bit ratty, good for a template. £5 All items plus postage except for the...
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    Wanted: ignition switch for a 1970 bay

    Has anyone got one?
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    Which soundproofing do I go for?

    Hey all. I've been checking out companies on the internet that supply sound insulation and deadening products. There's a hell of a lot out there. Noise killer, dynamat, second skin etc. prices do vary though. Who's got what? Does it make a big difference?
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    engine bay fuel tank panel WANTED!

    Has anyone got the grey panel that fits to the back of the engine bay (covering the fuel tank)? Money waiting.
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    WANTED - Westy mustard cushion, rear lights, reg plate light

    I need any of the above which melted when my van caught fire. I've seen a couple of cushions (its the one thats over the engine) on early bay, but sods law, now that I need one... I need both rear lights and lenses, and reverse lights and lenses.
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    Wanted: mustard vinyl material

    As the title states, I'm after some mustard vinyl for my westy. Has anyone out there got some, or know where I can get some?
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    anybody need a battery tray? offers

    Ive got a battery tray which I bought from Alan Schofield and never needed. I paid £18 for it. Im open to offers.
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    3 1/2 years worth, in flames. The rebuild begins!

    Ive been checking out the thread for the firetec deal and kept putting it off. Then today went for a drive. Parked up. Got back to the van and drove 150 yards down the road and got a big whiff of petrol. Just about to pull over when the engine bay exploded. I hit the brakes and my wife and I...
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    what electronic ignition should I go for??

    My electronic ignition has just given up the ghost. Ive had it on my van for a year. It cost me about £60 from a stall at the volksworld show a couple of years ago. It came with an 050 dizzy with vacuum advance. I want to keep the 050 and Ive been checking out the pertronix. What do you guys recon?
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