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Hi, my indicator tell tales on the speedo have stopped working, although the indicators themselves all work. I cleaned the contacts on the relay to no avail, so fitted a new relay, but still did not cure it. Looking for any pointers as to where to be looking, as electrics are not my thing! Thanks.

Has anyone devised a a reasonably foolproof technique, or magic gadget to do this? Any pointers much appreciated!

Should I be tightening to more than 23ft lbs? recommended for 1300 to 1600s? Thanks, Elliott.

Any engine gurus recognise this please?

Hi I want to bond a couple of flexible solar panels to the roof of my bus, the supplier said most people used Sikaflex, but as they didn't sell the stuff, he did not know which grade was suitable. Any suggestions for Sikaflex or anything else? Thanks, Elliott

Anyone found any product that actually works? Thanks, Elliott

Then I looked at the fusebox!!! http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/Elliott99/fusebox/story Given that 1970 fuse boxes are rare as rocking horse pooh, what have people done to get around this? Elliott Sorry, I can't get the pic to show, please click on the link, the fuse fox has been torn in two...

Hi, I bought a 6 rib gearbox some time ago, but have only just had time to fit it. All was going well until I fitted the starter motor, and noticed that the end of the motor shaft was only just entering the bush, sitting roughly 10mm short of where it should be. I have run a tape measure over...

Hi, just fitted a VW Jim remote servo to my 1970 bus, which has aftermarket discs on the front, and original drums on the back. I have removed the residual pressure valve from the front of the master cylinder, should I do the same with the rear one or leave it in circuit? Thanks, Elliott.

Looking to replace my rusty quarterlight setup, and was wondering if anyone had fitted JKs own brand sliders? Any info on fit and quality would be appreciated. http://www.justkampers.com/237-845-707-4-middle-sliding-window-nearside-left-vw-t2-bay-1967-1979-including-seal.html"...

Recommendations please, and any to avoid. Also any pictures would be much appreciated, showing how/where you have mounted yours. Should I still fit a thermostatic sandwich plate with a thermostatically controlled fan? Thanks in advance, Elliott.

Hi, should the earth of my 240 volt hookup be bonded to the chassis of the van, or does it just float, only connected to the incoming wiring? Thanks, Elliott.

Hi, I think some gorilla has been swinging on my sliding door outside handle, because now I can "lock" it with the key, but it still rotates anyhow. I took things apart to find the bush that the handle rotates in is pretty much mashed up, but I can't figure out how to get it out, It seems...

Just got my tax disc reminder, and it says "This vehicle needs a goods vehicle test certificate" Since when? Has anybody else had this slapped on them? I am trying to find out if the goal posts have moved, or its just a DVLC mistake. :roll: Regards, Elliott.

Hi Guys, Hoping someone can suggest what to do next? I have a 1970 T2 with a just run in 1776 engine, twin IDF 40s,and Vintage Speed exhaust. Symptoms: continuous sporadic low popping noises from the exhaust, just audible between the firings. A really loud backfire one or two seconds after I...

Hi Is it possible to replace the gearbox nosecone without removing it from the van? Anyone actually done this? The bus is a 1970 RHD Australian import. Thanks, Elliott.

Is anyone familiar with this type of panel fixing? I need to get to my door lock mechanism, and don't want to wreck them as I have no spares. Thanks, Elliott.

Hi, does anyone know if Enkie slot mags15x5.5j ET23 would fit on the rear of a 1970 Earlybay, fitted with 195x65x15 tyres? Elliott.

Hi, trying to decide the best place to bolt on the filter housing. At the moment it is just hanging loose,on the hoses: I was thinking of fixing it to the chassis, albeit at a slightly jaunty angle: Any suggestions and pictures would be welcome! Thanks, Elliott.

Quick question: I am just getting my engine back in the bus, (between thunderstorms) and I can't make out if the seals at the sides are supposed to sit over or under the the engine tinware, or even one flap over, and one under. Please can someone enlighten me, preferably before it chucks it down...