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  1. dazza1975

    pop pop bang! rough running engine! Help needed :-)

    After a trip to Volksweald last weekend, the bus started playing up and subsequently broke down on the M25! As it was hot on Sunday we only drove at 50mph as we thought this was best. After 22miles the van started stuttering (pulling back) and the pop pop bang out of the exhaust multiple times...
  2. dazza1975

    What’s the best replacement fuel hose?

    It’s that time of year to replace the fuel hoses on the twin carbs ready for the season. What’s the best on the market And where from? Looked at Halfords, heritage, JK, local motor factors and all seem pretty much the same. Oh and what’s the best diameter? Currently have 8mm Id for Webber...
  3. dazza1975

    Master cylinder non return valve

    Where can I get the low pressure return bits for the 69 master cylinder? Any one know the correct name for them?. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  4. dazza1975

    Charity event, Run the ring M25

    So a good friend of mine has organised Run his ring! Joking aside its run the ring and is for charity. All info can be found here but registration closes end of August. Web address as below https://www.runthering.co.uk/terms" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false...
  5. dazza1975

    loosing tread after fitting dropped spindles, tyre issues

    After fitting dropped spindles to our bus, set out to Stanford hall and not even a mile later hit a pothole that bottomed out the bus on the arch and took the tread off my tyres :x so went home and fitted my old steel stocks with 195 x75 x 14 tyres only to find out that on the country lanes...
  6. dazza1975

    Are deepe sumps worth it??

    As title says are they worth it? Got a 1641 single port engine and we are thinking of adding a deep sump to add extra cooling to the oil or is it a waste of time? Cheers
  7. dazza1975

    Oil pressure, What should the psi reading be?

    After fitting an oil pressure gauge with sender, what should the psi reading be? I understand every engine will be different but after some guidelines to make sure all is ok. Ta
  8. dazza1975

    Early Bay Tow Bar Wanted !!

    I'm after a tow-bar for my 1969 early bay. I'd like a gadget boy one if possible :msn4:
  9. dazza1975

    For Sale, OG front seat belts

    For sale is the OG seat belts that came with my bus. The belts are slightly different but both og. Also 1 seat belt point fully working with the black plastic in tact! Looking at £30 :?: for the two belts and one fixed point clasp Can take to stanford hall or post (extra)
  10. dazza1975

    For Sale, Pair US Orange OG round side reflectors

    For sale is a pair of OG front side reflectors, genuine VW Hella lenses in good condition for 40 od year old parts! Looking for £50 :?: the pair! Can take to stanford hall or post (extra)
  11. dazza1975

    For Sale - Heater tubes

    I have a set of JK Heater tubes Brand new unopened Looking for £24 each or £40 the pair Collect from Watford area, Weighbridge surrey or Stanford Hall
  12. dazza1975

    For Sale - Westy canvas aluminium hold down strips

    As title says, i have a sent of hold down ali strips that connects the canvas to the roof. 2 long curved sections and 2 short, one the same as long and the other different. Not sure what there worth but looking at others available Looking at £150 for the lot! Can collect from Watford...
  13. dazza1975

    Any one doing Sonisphere festival this year?

    As title says, anyone doing Sonisphere at knebworth this year? Been cancelled the last couple so should be a good one! 40 years of rock at Knebworth house!
  14. dazza1975

    Volksworld 2014 - line up

    As title says, who's doing it this year? Looking to do this in the bus this year! Camping booked!! 8)
  15. dazza1975

    Engine build help required... Machining case and heads??

    Looking at building a new engine for my bus. Originally wanted to go all out and have a 1776 or bigger built but funds just wont allow this at the minute. So now looking at going from a standard SP 1600 to either a 1641 or I've just found 1679cc barrels and pistons on heritages website that...
  16. dazza1975

    How do I keep the bus in a straight line

    my bus tends to wander when going in a straight line :shock: . i know its an old bus but there must be something thats wrong :?: . What i have done so far, Changed steering box oil and adjusted so no play All steering arms, links and track rod ends replaced Idle pin and bush in the beam...
  17. dazza1975

    1600 Case needed for engine build!

    As title states, need a case to build a new motor over the winter months. No welded or cracked case, I already have one of these :( with case savers a bonus but as long as all threads are ok then will do! What you got!! :D
  18. dazza1975

    VW Skegvegas or VW Whitenoise??

    First event in the bus :D and want to take the family inc dog, which ones the one people?? Skegvegas or White noise :?: My choice is in your hands :!: :roll:
  19. dazza1975

    MOT Today ........................... FAIL :-(

    Well Today I braved the mot and even though it failed I came away happy!! After nearly 14 months of a driveway resto with cutting, welding, re wireing, engine re furb the main thing I didn't touch as they looked ok were the track rod ends and guess what she failed on :?: The f in track rod...
  20. dazza1975

    first USA mot cost?

    How much is the first MOT for a us import?? Is it the normal £50 odd or more?
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