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  1. Wingnut

    Wheel Tracking

    Does anyone know where does wheel tracking/alignment done around the telford/shrewsbury area for a bus thats been dropped with horse shoe plates and drop spindles. Every where I call keep saying the same thing, "If we can't get to the top of the back wheel we can't do it". Only need this as...
  2. Wingnut

    Solex 31 pict 3 standard jet sizes

    Can someone on here help me please, I am running a 31 pict 3 carb on a completely standard SP 1600 with a SVDA distributor. Full rebuilt engine, all new ignition system, plugs and leads, no vacuum leaks and fresh fuel. BUT overtime I come to a stop the engine stalls. It starts straight away and...
  3. Wingnut

    Upgraded oil pump

    What would be a good oil pump upgrade to fit to my single port 1600 with bugpack 72 cooler kit. I don't believe that there'll be sufficient oil pressure when done so may as well replace while its in bits
  4. Wingnut

    Reconditioned Engine

    I'm after a reconditioned long block and was wondering if anyone has had one from The Engine Shop. I'm thinking about getting the standard single port silver engine for £799 as my block has seen better days and both my heads have cracked between the valves.
  5. Wingnut

    Rear end knocking noise

    This has probably been discussed plenty of times and if so I apologise but can't ring any info for toffee. Everytime I drive over a bump (plenty of them around Shropshire) there is a rather large bang coming from the N/S rear end. I've read it could be bearings but have no idea as it's the only...
  6. Wingnut

    Speedo Calibration

    Does anyone know who/where can re-calibrate my speedo as its about 25mph out Thanks :sign0009:
  7. Wingnut

    WANTED Overriders front and rear

    Anyone got a set of overriders for sale ?
  8. Wingnut

    Westfalia Ply Roof Template

    Full size paper template for headliner. This can be used on both LHD and RHD buses. The template will be for a sunroof/pop top but can easily be made for tin top by not cutting the sunroof section and by using 3 large pieces of ply or plastic instead of 2 large and 2 infills for the sides...
  9. Wingnut

    Wanted Solex carb for SP 1600

    I'm currently running a 31 pict 3 with a brand new SVDA dizzy and elec ign but I think previous owner has butchered it as i cant tune it for love nor money and constantly bogging down on take off so am after a replacement if anyone has one. Thanks
  10. Wingnut

    Westy Ply Headlining Templates

    I bought a brand new Westy ply headliner and was wondering if I get some big enough paper sheets if anyone would be interested buying them. I thought £10 posted if anyone was interested ?
  11. Wingnut

    Remove gearbox without removing engine ??

    Is it possible to remove the gearbox out of an early bay without having to remove the engine ?
  12. Wingnut

    DVLA HMRC NOVA WTF ?!?! Registration Problems

    After 2 years of stripping, beating, pulling, filling, sanding, painting, sanding, painting, rebuilding and MOTing its finally time to do the paperwork. I purchased the bus as a bit of a wreck from a bloke in Glastonbury in June 2012. Ive done all the hard graft and I'm now ready for number...
  13. Wingnut

    What tyre sizes are you lot on ?

    Nearly finished the restoration, dropped it all round on drop spindles and horse shoe plates from transporterhaus and rolling on 15" Fuch alloys but having a problem with the size of tyres to put on. I'm going for 92H or T extra load but don't know what sizes to go for. I've got 2 x 15x4.5 and...
  14. Wingnut

    Inner door handle escutchoens/trims WTD

    Im after a pair of inner handle trims in decent condition. I'd prefer chrome but a decent set of black ones will do. Thanks
  15. Wingnut

    Fuses, what amp and where ?

    Just rewired and now ready to blow myself up but havent got a clue what size fuses go where, any help would be appreciated :D :D
  16. Wingnut

    WTD Instrument panel LHD

    Full setup would be ideal but just speedo will do Thanks
  17. Wingnut

    Just Kampers wiring loom colours

    Ive fitted a new JK wiring loom to the money pit but I'm having problems figuring out what goes where as some of the colours in the loom arent in the bentley book diagrams. Any ideas
  18. Wingnut

    Wanted Speedo or Odometer gear & Black Fascia LHD

    I need a speedo working or just the odometer gear (cog) as mine has cracked and fell off. Also the fascia but may be interested in a complete unit for LHD bus. Ideally without holes drilled in the fascia. Thanks Peeps :D
  19. Wingnut

    New fuel hoses

    Nearly ready to refit engine back now paintwork is done and new loom fitted but need new fuel hoses and vacuum hose. Now to the question, How long a length of each and what diameter will i need as dont want to buy wrong size and too much as want stainless braided and it aint cheap. Cheers...
  20. Wingnut

    What's the wire for ?

    Just fitting a brand new loom to the money pit and can't figure out what the blue wire with red tracer is for that runs in roof to rear of bus. It forks off the small loom from the interior light
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