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I think I've had mine on upside down—just trying to fit some corner brackets and they will only line up if I flip the bumper, is this photo correct: Centre line crease is *above* the mounting points

Hi folks, I'm trying to set my engine up to drive it for the first trial drive (page 171 in Tom Wilson's "How to rebuild your Volkswagen Air-Cooled Engine book) however I'm concerned by what sounds like a knock, and also it's developed a regular "miss" (?!) after my initial timing and carb...

My current 1600cc twinport engine case has bolts instead of studs to secure the oil sump plate—obviously, one has stripped and the engine is leaking oil, so it requires the engine removing and the case splitting to extract it and replace with the correct specification sump studs. This engine...

I have built up my standard 1600cc engine using the 043101355CK heads...

I'm about to purchase a set of dual port cylinder heads for my stock 1600cc motor, but I don't know which to go for. There seem to be 2 common types, Auto Linea ones and EMPI ones. At Machine7, the Auto Linea ones have been recommended and are slightly more costly, but at most other outlets...

Hi guys I have finally been able to get back on my bus, I am rebuilding the engine and have removed the oil pressure relief valves: The top one with the valve is nearest the flywheel, but the other just has a longer spring and no valve. Is this correct or should they both be identical...

Hey guys I need a pair of cylinder heads to complete my 1600 twinport rebuild and I just don't have the cash to buy new. Has anybody got a pair lying around? I can strip and clean them and lap in the valves so it doesn't matter if they are old or used, but obviously don't have the machinery or...

Hey guys I have some bits that may be of use to somebody before I throw them, they're yours for nothing if you can pick them up from Redditch in the midlands: 2 x side windows taken out of my converted panel van, both have pitting from grinding. 1 x inner roof arch 1 x rear inner bootlid hinge...

It is not possible for me to remove the top starter motor bolt (the long one that double as the engine bolt) without levering the gearbox down to provide enough clearance for the bolt head, can anyone explain why this is? Is this crossmember above the gearbox original? Looking directly...

Hey guys my friend is selling her T4, it's painted in FIAT mint green and has a 1.9TDi engine conversion, here's the listing: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222067432087 She is based in Leamington Spa.

As I am currently replacing my roof, I have been through a lot of 1mm cutting discs. I decided to try a different type each time I ran out to see if it was worth paying extra for "better quality". Here are my findings for those that have wondered the same thing. I got all my discs from Screwfix...

Hey guys I am putting a new roof on my van and need a quick measurement if anyone can help... what is the height of the top vent on the rear half moons? I need the internal height of the top vent so I know how much to cut off. It doesn't have to be scientifically accurate as I need to replace...

Hey guys I'm thinking of restoring my bus to "van" status by removing the side windows that were put in as a conversion. Can I use flat sheet steel for the holes or are there special panels available? I'm not sure if they should be curved or not...

Hey guys, a couple of my friends have just started making carbon fibre parts and they very kindly offered to make me a front VW badge for my bus! I posted about this previously here: http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=27296 Since they now have a mould they have said they can make...

Roof Replacement OK guys I'm about to start work on my bus, I bought it with the pop-top removed and a LOT of rust all hidden by white-painted gaffa tape... I finally have time to focus on this now, and I already have a genuine roof cut waiting to go on. Initially I had hoped to simply remove...

Hey can you guys tell me the difference between the Genuine Late Bay Rear Quarter Panel as sold by the likes of Schofield, JK etc and the original early bay? Is it just the rear light holes and the vents being a squarer shape? I need to replace both of, and if this is the only difference then...

Hey guys my engine has developed a fairly big oil leak, it appears to be originating from where the barrels meet the block, but only on the nearside. Can I tighten these up with the engine still in the vehicle by torqueing up the head bolts? Engine is a 1600 twinport.

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Hey guys, my support bar has 3 different length spacers formed on it, yet the holes on my new (secondhand) engine all protrude the same amount, am I missing something? Should there be some packing spacers in place, or have I bought an engine from a different vehicle? Engine stamp says...