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    Age of a mirror

    My other half has a rear view mirror for sale it's part number is 211 857 501A. He thinks it is a 68 bay but not sure. It is metal with two screws at the top to fix. Any ideas anyone? Thanks, Kerri
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    Anyone going to Dub vacation?

    I bought tickets for this ages ago but haven't heard much about it. I was wondering if many people had bought tickets for it? http://www.dubvacation.com/
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    split charger relay is very noisy

    Is it normal for a split charger to be constantly clicking evry couple of seconds? It is very annoying when trying to sleep in there! it's one of these ones...
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    Accelerator pedal not returning

    I have realised that the high revs at lights when the clutch is engaged is due to the accelerator pedal not returning properly. I have to lift it back into position with my foot. I have removed the carpet and it still sticks and I can't see anything within the van that it is catching on. There...
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    Still need a table please

    Couldn't see any tables at stanford hall so I'm still looking. Will consider anything but ideally one that can be used outside the van too would be great. Thanks, Kerri
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    Rusted screws - how do i remove the hinge?

    Hello all I have a cooker unit with a swing out hinge on it but I want to remove the hinge. Problem is that on both sides the screws are toatally rusted and so have no head left for the screwdriver. I thought if i just forced it off I'd wreck the wood.....so how do I get it off please? Thanks...
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    New furflex fitting

    Hello all I bought new furflex for my cab doors. When I took the old stuff out there were some metal clips attached that looked like they were holding the chrome strip in place. Do these go on to the new furflex? I tried them on it but the new furflex wouldn't fit into the window apperture...
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    Wanted please - one wheel trim and a trim clip

    Hiya I have lost one standard wheel trim as there is a clip missing....does anyone have one and a clip they'd like to sell me please? Thanks, kerri
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    Do I need to glue the rear hatch seal in?

    I removed my old rubber seal today (2 hours :roll: )and fitted the new one in (5 minutes) but i didn't glue it in and it falls out at the sides a bit.....do I need to glue it in? I was a bit reluctant to glue it as it is quite difficult to shut the hatch now the new seal is in....is that...
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    what are the bits called that go round the cab door windows?

    I've searched for seals and window runners but I cant find the bits that fit into the door and the windows run up and down in them. Mine are damaged with parts missing and letting in water :roll: Thanks, Kerri
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    Went out to my soggy van this morning and.....

    All the newly covered panels that I fitted yesterday are soaking wet! I've spent the day under a tarp covered bus drying off the windows and silicon sealing them :( The worst area seems to be the rear hatch but not through the window but above it!!! how the hell do I seal that?! Come back...
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    How far above the window should the curtain track go?

    My last question of the evening......Tomorrow I plan to fit my curtain track. I read the instructions and it said make sure it is double skin! Can someone tell me how far above the window to drill please to be sure I put it in the right place. My van is a 1970 bay. Thanks, Kerri
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    What is that bit of cardboard stuff above the engine?

    Some scumbag. I assume trying to get into the van opened my engine lid and pulled down that cardboard bit above the engine. It now won't go back up. Do I need to replace it? What is it for and what is it called please? Also there is no engine seal - does the engine really have to be removed to...
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    Do I really need to remove the front seat?

    Hello all I need to remove the grab handle from the bulk head behind the passenger seat to make room for my cooker but I can't get to the nuts! Is there a way to tip the seats forward or does it need removing to get to it? Thanks, Kerri
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    just kampers trim panels

    I bought the trim opposite the sliding door and the rear hatch panel. I thought the holes would match up so I had already trimmed the rear panel when I realised I had to drill different holes! I'm now drilling the new holes for the other panel and can't believe that not one hole matches up! the...
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    Cargo Floor - how do you attach the ply to it?

    Hello all Tomorrow I am going to attempt to fit a ply floor to put my tiles down I've searched on here for relevant threads on size and thickness. I'm going to get 1290 x 1305 in 10mm and 1525 x 1305 in 3mm Is there a problem having this in 2 pieces as I cant get a big sheet? and How do you...
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    Wanted - retro camping table

    Hi I'd like a stand alone table that fits in the van but could be used outside too. Not bothered if it's vw but would like an old one. Thanks, Kerri
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    Does anyone know if BMW E39 seats would fit a bay?

    Hiya all I have found apair of seats I like. They are from a BMW E39 5 series. The guy selling them says they are fully adjustable so the seat base measurement is from 5 - 10 inches. The guy at the garage where i'll have them fitted is saying he won't know until he physically sees them. I don't...
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    Which non Vw seats will fit?

    Hiya all Not sure if this post will be moved to tech but we'll give it a go here! The front seats in my new LHD Bay are really bad...gaffer tape is the only thing holding them together. As none of the interior is original anyway I was thinking of getting some nice comfy Saab seats to go in the...
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    Got my bus today....Yeah!.....then he died.....Booo!

    Finally got to collect my bus today :) Apparently the starter motor stayed engaged on the journey home and has burnt out so he is now at the garage :( He is the 7th VW I have ever bought and the 6th VW I have had recovered on the first journey.....why do we do this???! :lol:
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