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1972 1800cc LHD crossover camper for sale in Lincoln- £16,000 A very good example in green with white roof/upper body. Please see photos at the Photobucket link at the bottom of the page. Tax free MOT April 2017 VW Heritage/RemTec recon engine fitted 12,000km ago (July 2012) Full professional...

Thanks to all for the replies. Will give the hammer a go. As I do not want to replace the joint I will give the heating method a miss. Checking bus prior to impending MOT and found that the ball joint boot on the lower off side torsion arm is split. I have a new boot but getting the ball joint...

Thanks Harlequin, New rod from Megabug, runs lovely now. :D

Thanks Harlequin.

Alternator, don't think generators were ever fitted to the type 4 engine. Other than this issue the engine is running fine.

Thanks Trikky, found the brake servo hose leaking. Have replaced the hose and no more popping. Still have an issue that the bus runs great at 50mph ish but more than a few seconds at 60 and she looses power, recovering if I drive at low speed, 30 ish for maybe 30 sec's then she will drive...

Still having running issues, initially runs at 60 happily then looses power. Have removed the fuel pump push rod, Haynes manual says this should be 139.5mm long, measured mine at 135mm long. Is the Haynes manual correct? If so it seems mine is very worn and I am suprised it runs at all. :?

Thanks Trikky, Have adjusted the mixture and accel much smoother. Still got the odd 'pop' but probably just needs fine tuning now. Cheers

Thanks Trikky, will give it a try.

Twin vacuum with standard twin Solex carb's

Fitted a recon 1800 to my crossover replacing a 1700. On accelerating she is now hesitates then picks up unless I am heavy footed when you dont really notice the hesitation. This hesitation is felt in all gears and speeds/revs. There is also small 'pops' from the exhaust on decelaration, not...

The vacuum unit on my dizzy has 2 connections, the lower one is connected to the left carb but the upper one is open to atmosphere, is this right? This is on type 4 engine in a crossover. Thanks for any help. :?

Really impressed with the efforts of the organisers to make the most of the weekend and not cancel as so many shows have had to do. The mud and the shortage of traders was made up for by evening entertainment and some good beer! No trouble driving out on Sunday afternoon that was made a little...

Basic question but can anyone tell me the ignition timing for an 1800 type 4 engine? Cheers :)

Am swapping my 1700 type 4 for an 1800 in my crossover. 1800 arrived today without a flywheel, the 1700 has a 210mm fly/clutch assembly. Is it OK for this to go into the 1800 or do I need a larger clutch which entails getting a new flywheel? :?

I am replacing the 1700 type 4 with an 1800. I believe that my present clutch is 215mm, can this be swapped straight over to the 1800? Seen various topics about clutch sizes for various size engines and some contradict each other. Thanks :)

Looking around at various suppliers of recon type 4 engines. Need a 1700/1800 for my crossover and wondering has anyone good/bad experience with companies? Was looking at Vega as I believed they were the best but most expensive but have seen many comments on poor quality/workmanship. Any...

Thanks for the quick reply, just need to get the dosh together! Cheers :)

I am needing to replace the engine in my bus. At present it is a 1700 type 4. VW Heritage advertise replacing 1700 with an 1800. Might be a dumb question but is this a straight swap, carbs, tin wear etc all the same? believe 1800 is easier to get spares for so for long term it looks a good...

Thanks Nugsy, will give it a go. Cheers