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Hi, last weekend I wired in a split charge and leisure battery in the engine bay of my Bus. I am a complete novice here, but all appears to be working well. My next step is to fit the secondary fuse box into the the bus and want to know where the wiring should channel through, or should I...

I can take to Volksworld or the Earlybay camping. Additional charges for P&P. Bosch Dynamo 14V 30A £40 Bosch Regulator £15 3 Original seat belts £15 each , from the middle bench of my 68 bus. Dynamo housing £10 (backing plate, 3 parts) Arm rests £10 each Middle seat clamp/nut/bolt...

For sale a dashboard cluster - working. £75, can take to Volksworld.

Hi, I have just swapped out my dynamo for an alternator, part of the bundle kit also included a fuel pump and fuel push rod. Therefore, I had also swapped out the fuel pump and used the fuel rod provided with the kit (it was slightly shorter than the one I had with the original fuel pump. I had...

Hi, I am in the middle of swapping out my old dynamo for an alternator. The kit comprises of a few parts including a fuel pump and pushrod. I have read a lot about the importance of the pushrod length. When I was removing the old pump, I noticed the old push rod was sat proud of the...

It is a lovely feeling when the bus passes the MOT, and then the tax renewal at £0.00, all in all £65. Sweet.

Just found out that Volksswagger event at Goodwood has been cancelled, gutted as I was looking forward to this one. Below is the note on the website - Hello each and every one of you. It is of much bitter disappointment and regret that circumstances out of our control has lead to the...

Next weekend, depending on weather, I plan to service my bus and also want to change the gearbox oil (but have never done this before and want some advice). I know the location of engine oil drain plug. Is the gearbox drain plug inline with this, further down on the transmission box? If this...

Hi, I found a leaking brake cylinder on one of the front wheels. So I will replace this with a new one and will the change the set of shoes on both sides. After some advice - I will clean/degrease the drum, what about the springs and other parts as the brake fluid seems to have mixed with the...

Hi, Any one used whitewall paint before, if so do you have any advice and hints/tips. Thankyou

Hi, I need to replace some dash lights, should I choose LED of std bulbs? And could anyone suggest the best place to get them from e.g. ebay or a preferred stockist. Cheers

Need some help. I have tried to remove the dash, but the heater levers are preventing me from doing so. Are the heaters only secured with those plastic spring grommets that spread out when pushed through a hole? Has anyone recently removed these and can offer some hints/tips as to how someone...

Hi, I am not sure of how old the tyres are on my bus, they look old and I don't want to take any risks. Plus, I want to get one for the spare too as that one is knackered. The tyre size I have is P215/75R14, but I don't seem to be able to find these anywhere. Therefore, can I use another size an...

Has anyone got one of those pressed metal cup holders that slide in to the ash tray, if yes would you say they are worth £29? If you don't have one of these, what other things could I use for my cuppa or can of coke as trying to gently squeeze the tin between my legs often ends up messy and...

Not sure if I'm missing something. I want to remove my dash in order to take a closer look at the back of the speedo. Un-screwed the four screws, but cannot remover the Air Vent levers, are they just screwed in behind the dash?

My speedo cable broke. After having a check I realised it was the cable that broke. Cable now replaced, but unfortunately the speedo still not working. No kinks in the cable, the cir-clip in place at the wheel end. Have unscrewed and screwed back the cable into the back of the speedo. But the...

Question - What would you recommend for simple security measures. I originally thought a steering crook lock, but recently read a thread on an Uber lock. Do you have any preference?

Mine has to be " It Means Nothing" by "Stereophonics". Why? This is the song I listened to the most when making all the seat covers for my bus. Who thought it would be so painful sewing, and didn't I have the blisters to prove it. But it is funny, some music helps carry you on. But I still...

Has anyone ever attended one of the Type 2 Detective workshop days. I have always posted my questions on this site and tend to get very helpful replies back. I even read a post yesterday about a problem that I have had with my indicator stalk for ages and was able to fix the problem. But...

Hi, if my heat exchangers are not connected, do I need to be concerned? The bus is normally tucked up for the winter months, she is more of a fair weather bus.