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    CB Performance Rotary fuel pump

    Hi All, I am going to be fitting a CB Performance Rotary fuel pump https://www.coolairvw.co.uk/product/ac1273193/ . Does anyone have any pictures fitted, best location, height it has to be installed at as I believe these have to be fitted as low as possible, and wiring diagrams please? Do you...
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    Garage tents

    Hi All, Sorry in advance as I am sure.many have asked before. I need to purchase a garage tent. The ones JK sell a little to long, 6.1 meters, but the Machine Mart, which is shorter, the door opening is only just high enough. I know Clarke make both. JK do a smaller tent, but is 4.5 meters...
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    Size of garage

    Hi all, Random question, what would be a good size garage which would allow you to jack up the camper a little, work round it? It would be a home garage and light use. Just pondering a few things, as I will be laying a base anyway and thinking of making it big enough for future garage ;) Thanks
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    Portable garage recommendations

    Morning all, I am toying with the idea of buying a portable garage for my bay to keep the elements off and work on it until I sadly sell it, this will most likely be next year now! What portable garages would you recommend and size for the bay please? Take care
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    15" wide 5 rims

    I am going to apologise now for the new question. I may be looking to replace my 14" stock rims to 15", my question is what ones can I use for my bus as I know splits and beetles had them? Looking for a second hand set and keeping my options open. Thanks all
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    Pitman arm puller

    Evening all, Does anyone have any recommendations on puller for a pitman arm please? Looking to purchase Cheers
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    Reaching out for help, steering!

    Hey All, I am reaching out for help as I am at a loss. The steering on my 1970 bay has always been terrible so over the years I have tried to tackle it with the following: - Steering box rebuilt, twice, last time by Midland Early bay. Lovely and tight now - new track rods - new drag - new...
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    Head light dimmer relay

    Just checking that earlybays use the same 5 connector headlight dimmer relays as https://www.justkampers.com/111-941-583-headlamp-relay-12v-vw-beetle-1971-on-vw-t2-bay-1971-1979-pre-71-with-mod-vw-t25-1979-1992.html Cheers :)
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    Heater levers

    Hi, Looking for heater levers please. Mine have been savaged Thanks
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    Indicator switch wiring help

    Hi All, Just after a bit of help please. My camper didn't have an indicator stalk when I bought it, just some dodgy switches on the side. So I have bought a five wire OG switch and wiring but the wiring colours don't match. The wire colours of the new switch are br/w, br, bk/w/g, bk/w and...
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    Dash top paint code

    Hi All, Does anyone know what the paint code is for the dash top of a 1970 bay please? I know it is black :p Thanks
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    Yet another exhaust thread!

    Evening All, Looking for some help, recommendations to which exhaust to purchase for my 1699 with twin 40s. I dont want a Vintage Speed, but also cant afford the likes of Turbo Thomas or CSP python sadly, so what are my options? Any opinions on...
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    Brake Distance Bar Return Spring Clip?

    Hi, Removed my rear brakes to find on one side only that it had a Brake Distance Bar Return Spring clip, as shown by number 32 here: https://www.vwheritage.com/media/schematicdiagrams/T2-05-P29-3.jpg It is listed as a late bay part, though wondered if people fit them? The certainly felt...
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    CSP rear drums discount and brake shoes

    Morning, Biting the bullet and going to order some CSP rear drums for my 70 bay after months of looking around and poor reproductions one bought. Anyone know of any good discount on them at the moment? JustKampers look like the best price so far! Also heard horror stories about poor quality...
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    211501615 1955 rear brake drums

    Hi Guys, I know that 211501615G are the correct rear brake drums for my 1970 bay, but I have sourced some 211501615 1955 drums and wondered if anyone has fitted them before, if at all possible? They are exactly the same as these: http://parts.volkswouter.nl/211501615-brake-drum-rear/ Thanks J
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    Engine Bolts

    Hi All, Just wondered if anyone is able to help. I seemed to have lost the top left bolt, as you look at the engine, that secures engine to gearbox. anyone got the spec of bolt please as need to order a new one? Also my engine bolts on the brace bar to engine seem a little confused...
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    Wanted: alternator OG backing plate

    Hi, Looking for an OG alternator backing plate and strengthener please. Cheers J
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    Alternator tinware conversion

    Hi, Just need a bit of help please. I am converting from a 30A dynamo to alternator. Obviously new stand and using existing dynamo/alt tinware but the alternator sits 5 min forward on the stand! I thought the tinware was compatible :/ Appreciate any help, thanks J
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    Wanted: rear hubs, pulley, and alternator backing plate tinware kit

    Hi, Any decent rear brake hubs, no repo rubbish please? Also looking for alternator backing plate kit tin and OG alternator pulley please. Big thanks
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    Afternoon, anyone got a couple of 36mm axle nuts please?

    Afternoon, anyone got a couple of 36mm axle nuts please?
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