Search results

Hi, it’s been a while. Hoping to have a bit of help. The van has started playing up, intermittent misfire, which I’ve been trying to trace, but difficult as it’s so intermittent. Took her out today to try and re-enact issue, but now she’s just not wanting to run. When I rev, she starts to rev...

Hi All, I’ve been searching for a new replacement water tank for my westy, the one which sits behind cool box/sink unit however after over a year still found nothing. As a result I am thinking of repairing mine and cleaning it up as it seems in similar condition to those I can buy second hand...

The sliding door mechanism on my 69 LHD Westy works fine, with the exception of the lock 'switch' internally (above the handle, teardrop shaped white plastic). In the 'up' position, the door is unlocked internally, but in the 'down' is locked and won't allow the external handle to be lifted to...

Evening all, Hope lockdown has you all busy on your buses. I have been told that my front beam is showing some signs of rust and needs to be replaced. From what I understand my 69 bay has the ‘early’ beam, with 100mm fixings. Can anyone offer up any thoughts on this? Also, are the front axles...

For those interested and who may have seen my many noob questions over the past week or so, here is a my 1600 NOS engine fitted. This is a NOS Type 126a Industrial engine, I bought a few weeks ago. I sourced a NOS 90’s Bocar 30 Pict 1 carb and a genuine 205T Dizzy from the US to complement the...

Just wondering if it is possible to replace the front tinware (firewall shroud) with the engine in? Anyone have any thoughts? Thanks

Wondering if there is anyone who can give me a sanity check on my engine install. I removed the old 1600 with alternator conversion, by NOS 1600 with porsche style small genny and external regulator is now in. I have wired it up as follows; Large red cable from battery postivie to B+ on...

More clutch woes! Following on from an earlier issue, where I had the release bearing sleeve fitted with an early clutch plate, I replaced the full clutch assembly with an LUK early style. -...

Does anyone know where I might get hold of either; 228mm early Clutch pressure plate or; Centering ring and pressure plate springs? I’m loathed to fork out for a whole new clutch after doing some damage to the above through fitting with a late guide sleeve

Evening, Update: Does the early bay CA code gearbox require the release bearing guide sleeve? If not, would having this sleeve on cause the clutch/flywheel to seize once releasing the clutch? I swapped out my gearbox as it was knocking. I bought a second hand one to put in while mine is off...

Morning all! I am trying to glean a bit more information about Type 126a industrial engines being used in Bays. I’ve read some conflicting pieces, some say they work, some say not fit for variable rpm of general driving etc. Others saying cams are different, but doesn’t appear to be any...

Morning All, I bought a 1641 twin port a couple of years back. It was always intended to be a stop gap as needed something fast as our 1600 so had failed and we were about to head to Europe for 3 weeks. I did a service recently on it and when I changed the plugs, the left hand cylinders had...

Hi All, I am looking to have some work done on the van over the winter. Basically the rear quarters below the battery tray need replacing and there are a few areas of paint bubbling at low level. I want to get the lower 12 inches taken back to metal and sorted out with a few bits at high level...

Hey all! I've had a little search through the forums but can't see anything related. I need to tie my van to my mechanic about 60 miles away. I've had an absolute mare trying to sort it. I've got an A frame towing bar, but I've not having tried it today, it didn't work and kept rotating when...

So on my way back from Devon today and a part of the crank shaft (I believe) has shot through the top of the engine. So now sat on the side of the M5 awaiting recovery. Need to get a new engine so was wondering what everyone's recommendations are. The block is done, so I am thinking of just...

Afternoon Guys and Girls, I wonder if anyone may be able to help. I am getting our 69 bay ready for the summer and just went to take her out of storage. I checked her over and hooked up the battery etc and turned her over, giving a couple of pumps on the gas. I then went and checked the engine...

Morning people, I was wondering if anyone had any insurance recommendations. I used to be insured with Cherished, however after I moved to London, they wouldn't cover my postcode. The past year I have therefore been insured with Heritage which is basically Adrian Flux and pretty expensive and...

Hey guys and girls, Wondering if anyone may be able to help me out and point me in the right direction on the above. Was doing a bit of maintenance on the van and working on the air filter. The rear most flap (nearest the oil bath itself) was in a bit of a sad situation and while trying to put...

Hey guys, Not been on for a long time as been travelling around Australia. In perth for the next 6 months now and been looking at cheap, sensible cars. Then a Type 3 came up and looks interesting. I know not sensible and will need maintaining, but hey, it's a cool car! So, I'm going to go and...

Hey all, Just wondering if anyone knew of a company that does short tem insurance on Vans, I only need insurance for another month and my policy is up. If I renew with Cherished, they only provide a 3 month max refund, so I'll be paying £160 for a months insurance which I don't fancy! Any...