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    Vege engine

    Mines got a thin metal plate with the number stamped on it over the original engine code.
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    Engine clean & service: oil in or out before removing?

    will be taking the engine out for a good clean and service shortly. Oil will be changed anyway but whats best: drain oil before removing or leave in and drain whilst on the stand? or doesn't matter?
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    What oil in the oil bath air filter?

    whs^ all the manuals say to use engine oil filled to the red marker line.
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    Camper Jam 2013

    having read the numeous threads on this event from various sites & facebook and now having looked at http://www.stuartmears.com/ i wouldn't be surprised if the event doesn't run, and anyone who has paid doesn't get their money back: looks like this chap and his various companies have a dubious...
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    Anyone know where I can buy aluminium table bracket strip?

    i think this is what you're looking for? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180978343319&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123
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    best way to fill/weld drilled holes in bumper?

    i assume the copper doesn't stick to the weld?
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    best way to fill/weld drilled holes in bumper?

    getting ready to take bumpers off for a refurb. what's the best way to fill/weld drill holes: got 2 holes about 8mm wide (where front fogs were) and 2 holes about 4mm (where number plate was) to fill. i want a permanent job not just a quick fix as the bumpers will be taken back to metal and...
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    no low beam headlights: switch or relay or something else?

    no low beam headlights. - pull headlight switch out one notch and parking lights come on and dash lights come on. - pull out second notch and no low beam lights - parking/dash lights still on - main beam flasher works ok from indicator stalk (can hear relay working behind fuseboard) - main beam...
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    Devon Interior Fablon Question??

    fablon is basically sticky-backed plastic, or thin vinyl? i remember getting a sample of the white roof vinyl from woolies when i was thinking about sorting out the leaking roof, and it looked very similar to the stuff stuck on the seats etc except a little thicker.
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    Camperjam - East to West - M6 or A5?

    will be leaving after picking the kids up from school = peak period travelling. what's best: M6 or A5?
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    Cleaning headliner material

    i tried several things when i cleaned about 10 years of mould/mildew/stains/nicotine from the bus. try things like cillit bang, acetone (nail varnish remover) and mold/mildew remover (bascially watered down bleach). the best overall was the mold/mildew remover used with one of those magic...
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    Under cab seat mats - any recommendations?

    in the end got mine from c&c - they are the WW ones. look very good quality and were easy to fit. make sure you keep your old ones and use these as a guide where to cut the holes etc for the seat runners - don't use the lines on the mats as they will be far too big and the marks for the seat...
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    vw heritage discount code

    anyone got one? need to order some stuff and wondered if anyone knew a discount code - can't ever remember them doing this sort of thing (unlike custom and commercial who often do 10% or 15% off)?
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    It's just not cheap anymore

    insurance £110 no tax mot about £50 full on AA cover (plus the mrs) £100 so to keep the bus on the road, fully taxed, insured, mot'd and AA covered = about £250. bargain in my opinion. about 20 mpg (compared to about 35 mpg for a modern bus) might seem expensive in isolation but compared to...
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    paint supplier - any recommendations?

    i'm after a couple of rattle cans of l282 lotus white paint to respray a couple of small areas on the bus. can anyone recommend a mail order supplier? i've found these below but got no idea if they're any good? http://www.kgcbristol.co.uk/...
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