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    Steering box or coupling issues

    I am having trouble with my van's steering. The steering seems as though there is some bearing trouble with a bit on grinding, grauching, notchiness and more play than usual. It's particualy obvious at low speed when parking that all is not well. My van is a '72 and has this steering box. I...
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    Window winder mechanism

    Hi, I wonder if someone could give me some advice on removing and replacing the window winder mechanism on the right hand driver's door? I have removed the six bolts that hold the mechanism to the door, the two that clamp onto the window rail and the one that holds the forward window guide to...
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    starter motor nut

    Could someone confirm (or not) if the nut circled below is the one that is attached to the starter motor stud please? I used my camera to take a picture in front of the fan and behind the fuel tank as I can't see it but can feel it. My van is a 1972 1600 westfalia crossover.
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    Which starter motor do I have?

    I have an issue with my starter motor or solenoid or wiring. Below is a picture of the starter motor. (Is it a Bosch?) ] I have labelled the terminals A, B and C. I think that the terminals are as follows A Ignition switch B Battery live C Solenoid output (live when energised) I am after...
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    Thread size for seat belt mounts

    Hi, could someone tell me the thread size of the seat belt mount please? I am after the thread size of the seat belt fixing in the middle of the van, where a row of seats used to be. Cheers, Rob.
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    Gap in my rock and roll bed

    Hi All, I have a full width rock and roll bed in my van that has a 2" gap where the bottom and back should meet. Something is not quite right so maybe someone could give me some advice please? :? Below are some pictures of the seat/bed The seat has a width of 54 1/2" (1380mm) and is 6...
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    Engine oil breather pipe

    Hi All, I have recently bought a 1972 van :D and would like some advice on oil breather pipes. Below is a picture of the engine and the oily engine lid. As you can see there is no breather pipe on the oil filler. I am assuming that normally the oil breather would connect to the air...
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