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  1. mattie

    Bus Fest ticket code

    Can someone please pm me the code 8)
  2. mattie

    Rear Hatch seal

    Hello all, I've noticed with all this rain just of late my rear hatch seal is leaking and by the looks of it needs replacing.. Anyone have any recommendations..?
  3. mattie

    Throttle cable outer

    Hi all I need to replace the outer throttle cable on the bus as mine looks like it's been bent and is catching on the inner cable.(looks like a bike cable outer) I have belly pans on so have no idea what length it should be... Pictures or links would be helpful... It's a 1972 RHD.
  4. mattie

    Busfest 2015

    Hi just got my weekend tickets booked for Busfest with the early bay club camping is there a list to add my name to...?
  5. mattie

    Been to the T2 Boot Camp

    Hi all Just thought I'd share my experience with the Type 2 Detectives Boot Camp that I did last Saturday. I know that some of you will think it over priced and pointless but to a complete aircooled novice like me it was fantastic! Well run and organised by the to main Men Paul and Mark. With...
  6. mattie

    Back Fire!

    Hi all, If my ignition and timing is set up fine would a big hole in the exhaust course it to have a massive back fire? :shock: Very much a novice to the Aircooled motor.... :oops: I have signed up for the T2 boot camp to try and gain some knowledge! :msn4:
  7. mattie

    Roof rack advice

    Hi all I only have a limited budget and would love to be able to get a s/s 3 bow one but £500 is just a little more than I was looking to spend :roll: I required a little advice on the just kampers 3 bow powder coated roof rack is it any good I've been looking around for ages and nothing else...
  8. mattie

    Rememberance Day

  9. mattie

    Is it my coil? solved!

    Ok today's task was an easy one just wire up my new rev counter. Every thing was fine all wired up as normal. I took the coil off the tin ware to just check the + from the- put it back together went to start the engine and it will only crank not fire it looks like it has no spark when I...
  10. mattie

    Head lamp question

    Hi all Can someone answer this for me when I put the side lights on the light on the dash that tell you it's on illuminates but when I put the dip beam on the light goes out again. :roll: Ideas please.
  11. mattie

    Rear Brake pipe is this normal?

    Hi all I went to change my rear offside brake pipe today as I had an advisory on my mot. I got the part female to female from vee wee no problem right part but my pipe seams to be a near side connection ie female to male :roll: swapped over :x and it looks like it came from the factory like...
  12. mattie

    1st weekend away what do I need

    Somel we are planning a weekend away with our 2 girls any tips for what we need or must have. So far we have • kyham motor dome sleeper drive away awning • wind break • Blow up beds and sleeping bags • table and chairs • toilet • hob Some tips and tricks would be great.
  13. mattie

    Heater levers help

    Hi all Can anyone please point me to a how to on how to change my heater levers. Had a good poke about but I don't want to break something.
  14. mattie

    The lowdown

    Hi all Could someone please give me some help on how beam adjusters work. I have them fitted on my van and they are set in the middle. I would like to know how much lower I could go and how to do it. Thanks Mattie.
  15. mattie

    wiring up a rev counter

    Hi all I picked up a 80mm vdo rev counter this weekend from Just Kampers open day it didn't come complete (£30) and needs a screw lock (any help with this would be appreciated) The other thing is as I have belly pans its hard to send any wires under the bus so your input is welcome. :sign0009:
  16. mattie

    "Rusty-Cake" my VW T2

    Hi All, I have gone out and brought a RHD 1972 low light Early Bay cross over That the Kids have called "Rusty-Cake" ;) Best have a look then... I'm sorry to say that as it's a RHD and the back seat and wardrobe are from a left hooker they are open to offers as i'm looking to...
  17. mattie

    access problems

    Hi all My bus is a 1972 early bay cross over with fully welded on belly pans no sunroof tin top. I'm putting in a new rock and roll bed that needs bolting to the floor and that's the problem access to the under side any ideas? Thanks Mattie.
  18. mattie

    New seats help

    Could you tell me what seats will go into my early crossover. Been looking at golf seats pre mk5 do you think these would fit?
  19. mattie

    Engine supplier

    Hi all, I’m new to the Forum and I'm looking for some advice. :idea: I may be soon joining the ranks of ownership with a very straight and honest tin top. The only down side is that the owner said the engine uses or looses a pint of oil every 200 miles (only wet on the under side) ;) he...
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