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When fitting the csp disc conversion I also changed to a later disc brake master cylinder but also found we still needed the regulator which we sourced second hand from a vw breakers..

Hey brad, I have a csp conversion on my 69 but kept finding that on journeys I had to pump the brakes as on the first push it went to the floor. On consulting my local vw guru he said I needed to fit a late bay compensator valve in the system, so that's what we did and now the brakes are spot on !

Hey guys, I already have a csp disc brake conversion on the front of my 69, however I've just bought a new Brazilian servo to boost the braking. Anyone got any pointers to make it easy ? For instance the master cylinder has five outlets, two on each side and one at the end...

Hi all, I'm thinking of adding air to the front of my 69 ! It's pretty low at the moment and it can be a pain when loaded for a camping weekend. It's got a slamwerks beam, dropped spindles, adjustable gas shocks and tubbed arches. Anyone out there give me a few pointers ? Ie where to buy the...

Thanks for the reply ! Although everything was new your probably right about the rings or piston as it was coming from either no. 1 or 2 cylinder. Meeting my engine builder tomorrow to discuss options. Cheers

Hi guys, My new engine which has done only 600 miles has smoked almost since day one. We've just taken the exhaust off and there's loads of oil in it , so we whipped the engine out and took the heads and barrels off. But everything looks fine as the heads barrels and pistons were new...

Hey guys, anyone out there know if the early bay item with the angled retaining screw, fits onto a late bay ?

Cheers chaps, I can now get the correct one .

Hi all, can anyone out there help me out in identifying the correct mechanism for my 69 (70 model ) bus . My bus is a lefty so I think the correct mechanism is part number 211837015G Can anyone confirm this for me ?

Hi Ben, any news about your mates taking the trim tomorrow ? Cheers. Gordon

hi ben, yes i'm interested but we are going to the volksworld show on sunday only ! are you there on sunday ? gordon

Hi bay low, do you still have the trim for sale ?

hi folks, i'm fitting a fan assisted oil cooler to my 69. the location of the oilcooler is no problem but where on an early bay do you locate the oil filter ? i fitted the same to my crossover but with the early and the crossover being different around the...

cheers grazy, thanks for the tip. as you know the early engine bay is different from a crossover. which is what i'm currently using until the early is finished.

i know how you feel dave, i've tried fitting the trims before putting the windows in and failed ( even with two helpers ). so have fitted all the glass without trims and am now leaving the trim fitting to another day or even better until i come accross someone who's an expert in this field. ;)

hi all, at the risk of sounding a bit thick, could anyone out there tell me the correct way these rubbers should lay when the engine on an early bayis fitted ? what i'm actually asking is :- as the rubbers have two flaps, should one sit beneath the tinware and the other above ?

cheers billy, i can now get on with fitting ! :D

hi all, i've recently purchased a headliner kit from morecambe & wize to fit to my 69 tin top. however i need the exact measurement from the top of the side window apeture to the bottom edge of the j channel that the flexiply clips into. can anyone out there help me ...

cheers ozzie, i also have a 72 so i know what your talking about. i'll keep my eyes peeled

hi, anyone out there able to recommend what to use to replace my deceased fire/soundproof panels that clip within the engine bay above the engine :?: