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  1. robo

    Front beam set up question

    Would this work.?1970 early bay Standard beam with dropped spindles with wide five csp disk brake conversion kit . Standard steel wheels. Would I have clearance in wheel arc tub? Don’t really want to narrow front beam and want to have ride quality of dropped spindles😀. Thought I’d ask before...
  2. robo

    Front beam with 2”dropped spindles question

    Hi all in the process of brake disk conversion on a rust free beam. I’ve been told by many dropped spindles on a standard beam gives a nice ride so looking at buying those along with late bay disks. Can anyone answer the following? With wide 5 stock wheels on adapter plates is there enough...
  3. robo

    No power

    Can anyone help? I’ve just disconnected some old speaker wires from head unit ( having a tidy up) and now have no have no power at all anywhere. Where would be the best place to start? Cheers rob
  4. robo

    Fuel gauge not working

    Following a freshen up of engine bay, engine and fuel tank I’ve refitted tank to find fuel gauge not working. I’ve made sure the earth is good , gauge has always worked however doesn’t seem to be any voltage getting to sender? Is this fused? What should voltage be at sender? Any ideas?
  5. robo

    Front beam

    Please can anyone tell me if a 72 crossover front beam will fit onto my 70 earlybay ? Cheers rob
  6. robo

    Fuel hose quality

    I'm about to renew fuel hose and would like to know of a decent make and where to buy from (uk). Seen enough horror pictures of fire caused by poor quality fuel hoses and don't fancy taking any risks! Suggestions would be great . Many thanks Rib
  7. robo

    Powder coat number

    Hi I'm after Number for powder coat paint code l345 light grey so I can powder coat engine tin ware etc to match van. Anyone have one? Cheers rob
  8. robo

    Starting problem

    Can any one tell me why my engine won't turn over sometimes (it's worse when hot) It's had new starter New ignition switch New ignition wire to starter All earths cleaned And new bush for starter in bell housing Any ideas -nothing when key is turned only ignition lights Cheers rob
  9. robo

    Heat risers

    Hi looking at changing my exhaust system for a four branch manifold with quiet pack. I've already got the manifold however it doesn't have fitting for heat risers! Does this matter if I blank them off? What is the advantage of them ? Are they needed? Cheers rob
  10. robo

    Water found in fuel tank

    Hi all ,please can someone advise me, friend has a cross over and for the second time found water in fuel tank, started running rough and struggled to start same as before so he drained tank to find water in it! Any ideas where this could be coming in from? Is this a common fault? Sounds like to...
  11. robo

    Rear 1/4 window opener

    Rust free and solid , could ideally do with rubber replacing as a little perished but still useable. Brought with the intension of using but got one piece glass instead.£55 delivered to UK address .sorry can't attach picture but if u give me email I can send pictures
  12. robo

    Complete set of curtains

    Complete set of good quality green and red tartan curtains for t2 camper for sale ,these have been professionally made. I had some different colour ones made for my bay so these are no longer required,however some of the plastic runner sliders were removed so these are required but only cost...
  13. robo

    Sliding door lubrication

    Hi all , after cleaning and replacing many of the components, what is the best lubrication to use on sliding door mechanisms?
  14. robo

    Help, this one is really doing my head in!

    Ok where to start, intermittent starting fault. 1970 bay 1.6 Ignition lights on and nothing when key is turned Two new starter motors fitted . Currently heavy duty bosh one New ignition switch There's always a switched ignition feed to starter when key is turned. I've run a new wire from...
  15. robo

    Repair and painting of steering wheel

    Hi all,in the process of repairing a few cracks on the steering wheel and wondered what paint is best to use? Does it req some sort of plasticiser? Cheers rob
  16. robo

    speedo wanted

    Any one have a working speedo for my mates crossover.? Can be early or late one and in mph . Cheers rob
  17. robo

    HOT FRONT BRAKES

    Hi all ,help needed with mates 72 crossover please, both front brakes occasionally getting hot and sticking on. So far I replaced the callipers and front flexi hoses with new ones and bleed entire system and its a little better but both front brakes still get hot and start to stick on! What...
  18. robo

    Mirror glass

    Hi all , can the glass be renewed on my early bay? If so how is it done.? Cheers rob
  19. robo

    Roof rack wanted

    Hi all ,I'm after a roof rack for my t3 fastback.cant seem to find one anywhere! Not sure if squareback or notchback fit or not? .rob
  20. robo

    starter motor fault? who knows!

    Hi al, had an issue with starter motor on my 70 earlybay, no sound from starter when key turned unless hit with a hammer. Relaced with a cheapesh one lasted 3 months untill same happened. Now bought a bosh german one which was working really well untill recently when it occasonally does the same...
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