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  1. Andy1564

    bugger, Carb issue

    Bit of an issue while servicing the carb (solex 34) on my bus today. The front stud that bolts down on to the manifold has cross threaded, meaning I can't bolt it back on. As its cross threaded don't think I can get another stud to replace, so any suggestions on how to get the carb back on? Can...
  2. Andy1564

    Wheel Choices...

    Noticed the other day I need new tyres, I've wanted new wheels for a while so this seems like a two birds one brick situation. Thing is I'm not sure exactly what I want. Always liked BRM wheels and 356 style wheels but what does everyone reckon? They'll be going on a 70' Montana Red Westy...
  3. Andy1564

    VW Catering Van

    After some help... Planning one of those lifelong commitment events and want to involve VW's as much as possible. Want to have food served from a VW van if possible? Have seen a few ice cream vans and the chilli van but most are quite far from the venue location in Lincolnshire. Does anyone...
  4. Andy1564

    Clutch advice needed...

    Had the clutch stick on Friday night whilst on the way to the Peak District for the weekend, having got towed home and removed the engine discovered that the problem was a broken release bearing clip. Now what I need advice on is it appears that the gearbox and release bearing is an early type...
  5. Andy1564

    Aircooled VW's in Gran Turismo 5??

    just been watching the admittedly poor quality video for Gran Turismo 5 (link below) and noticed a familiar shape about 48 seconds in, http://www.gtplanet.net/gran-turismo-5-weather-video-trailer-night-racing-at-le-mans/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; think the vehicle being...
  6. Andy1564

    Peak District

    Recently returned from a few nights at Lathkill Dale Campsite, a beautiful little campsite in Monyash near Bakewell. Its setup in such a way that each pitch is surrounded by hedgerows, trees and shrubbery. Its really private though everyone is really friendly. There is a good ale pub and a cafe...
  7. Andy1564

    Outwell Mountain Road Carpet

    anyone interested in a Carpet for the above awning, Rrp is £60, but you can buy it new for around £45 plus postage if you shop around so how does £30 sound? never been used, still in original box. can arrange courier if needed.
  8. Andy1564

    1970 Utah Westy

    Hello people, got our 1970 westy about a month ago now. Having got it home started to give it a bit of a clean up and investigate what worked and what didn't! It needed new curtains, and the lino had seen better days so started measuring up for them and getting costs from various online...
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