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  1. Eeza

    For sale few Bits and Bobs (Dizzy, beetle handle, Relays)

    Few bits and bobs collected over time, Need to make some Solex 34 Pict 3 Funds so here we go: Bosch Distributor, not to be confused with a cheapo Chinese copy. feels nice and solid and Vac Canister holds the pivot plate open when sucked :? £15 ONO with £4.00 Postage Relays All...
  2. Eeza

    Wanted 34 Pict 3 Carb Solex if poss please

    OK, like the title says, A Solex would be prefered Wadaya Got ? PM or Post ;) Many thanks
  3. Eeza

    Seat back Repair - Foam bit on top of the frame

    Just repaired the seat back on my 69, whilst removing the cover the foam "template" that covers the top of the seat back (to protect the cover I assume) it became obvious it had disintegrated with age. My plan is to fit new covers using a very informative step by step found on JK's Forum and...
  4. Eeza

    Eberspächer Heater Switch, later type BA6 - I need a BN4

    I bought this last year thinking it would fit my stock BN4 wiring loom in my Westy, sadly it is from a later vehicle / bus / thing / ? It’s a pucker switch; the countdown timer (clockwork) mechanism works fine. I have not tested the switch but have applied power to it and the unit lights up...
  5. Eeza

    Narrow 5 Wheels Now SOLD

    :mrgreen: Guys I scored a great set of tyres that were wrapped around these wheels, I am having the tyres removed and fitted to my Wide 5 Early Wheels this week and am looking for a contribution towards the tyre fitter :mrgreen: Can be collected from TS27 anytime or arrange a courrier Are...
  6. Eeza

    Inlet Manifold Gasket, Paper or Metal

    Whats conventional wisdom on these Gaskets, should I fit new metal ones or go with paper, I have an air leak so they need changing... ;)
  7. Eeza

    Eberspächer BN4 Wiring the switch ?

    I Tested and cleaned my Eberspächer BN4 ages ago and as It’s in the way in the garage I thought I may as well fit the bloody thing. I bought this switch last year for the westy on Ebay as it had been poorly described and also it ticked my “bargain” gene at the time, good news is that it...
  8. Eeza

    Dipstick Tube Oil leak !

    My engine has AS cases is a twin port, has a doghouse oil cooler, an SVDA Dizzy and a Brosol H30/31 Carb. Thats about all I know about it, Its come from the states so nothing in the way of real history, question I have is at the front of the engine there is a dipstick tube that exits...
  9. Eeza

    Brosol H30 / 31 Carb. Setting the Idle

    They say a picture paints a thousand words so here goes: I am adjusting my carb after rebuilding it over the weekend :mrgreen: The first setting in the process is to set the idle speed now before you do this you must set the actuator in the right place on the CAM (I think) I have read a...
  10. Eeza

    Wanted Westy floor plate (Screw the leg into it)

    Anyone got one knocking around ? ;)
  11. Eeza

    Westy long side Ply panel Measurements

    Gents, I am looking to get some birch ply for the longside of my Westy, Its to cover the side of the van under the Window(s). Can somebody measure me the length (From behind the buddy seat to the join at the side of the armrest (LHD VAN) under the 3/4 window and then the height from the...
  12. Eeza

    Timing a 1600 TP with a 34 Pict and an SVDA

    Gents, I got hold of an SVDA dizzy and blasted an Accuspark kit into it just before Christmas, I set the timing using the static method but have now got a timing light (strobe thingy). My engine is a not an OE bit of kit and so the pulley is probs not original and has timing marks that look...
  13. Eeza

    Westy Roof Front clamp ? Pictures

    The roof on my camper blew up and damaged one of the hinges last year, I have seen a picture in the gallery of a young lad restoring his Westy in the US and there was a piccie of the centre spring / clamp thingy thats bolts to the front centre section of the fibreglass roof. Mine looks to have...
  14. Eeza

    Setting STATIC Timing on a 1973 Engine with AS Cases ?

    My van is a little slugish to pull top gear and I am thinking the timings out, now I will get myself a timing light but thought I would make sure the STATIC timing is set there abouts before hand. In this attached image the static timing marks for T2 1600 engines are shown, however I have a...
  15. Eeza

    Wanted rear brake cylinder and a few springs ?

    Anyone got a rear brake cylinder for a 1970 knocking about and a top return spring ? (Mine's mullered :shock:) Cheers
  16. Eeza

    Rear Brake connector lever thingy, does this look normal ?

    Boys just took Bella for her first MOT at 7am this morning and I am over the moon to say she failed on just one thing, the rear offside parking brake was not working at all !.. So I figured I must have forgot to connect the handbrake cable. I got home this morning and took the drum and wheel...
  17. Eeza

    Nice read ...

    I was looking on the tinternet for a campomobile top locker picture and dimensions and came across this linky.... great retro vehicles read and super quality... enjoy :mrgreen: http://vintagetruckmagazine.com/pdfs/VT13-5.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
  18. Eeza

    Spotted a very sad sight in the services yesterday (Midlands

    What a gutter :cry: Not an EB but I felt the pain
  19. Eeza

    Westfalia Plywood Floor Question

    I am currently refreshing the interior of my Westy and the actual wooden floor is not present. It looks like the original came in four parts. There are two large panels , a Sub floor (to even out the surface) and then a floor cover to provide a good base for the units etc., there are also two...
  20. Eeza

    Dipstick tube and backplate for a 1600 TP with AS Cases

    My dipstick is held to the flange thingy by chewing gum (its PTFE tape :lol: ) as the threads have been damaged (butchered) by a PO at some time in its life. I removed it to have a look but it’s really not in good shape... Anyone got one :?:
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