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    Indicator stalk 1972 crossover NOS in original packaging!!!!

    I have two brand new original indicator stalks to fit a 1972 crossover, still boxed in original packaging from the 70's never been used. These are like hens teeth!!!!! £155 for a (low quality) Chinese copy from heratige /currently out of stock. I have two of these I don't think I can get any...
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    for sale 1600 TP flywheel new codition with box

    I have a 1600 TP flywheel to fit a bus,I bought it from vee wee to fit to my engine but then found an original vw one in good condition and decided to run that instead it is still in the box with 0 miles on it!!! sensible offers please. sorry buyer collects, bit heavy for posting. im based in...
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    For sale Genuine VW 1600 TP cam shaft like new

    I have an original vw cam shaft to fit a 1600 twin port engine, its from an industrial unit with hardly any hours on it, the followers are mint with domed faces (no wear), the cam shaft is also in excellent condition ,the teeth have some wear marks but the cam itself is mint. all parts are...
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    For sale NOS 1972 indicator stalk still boxed in original packaging!!!

    I have two brand new original indicator stalks to fit a 1972 crossover, still boxed in original packaging from the 70's never been used. These are like hens teeth!!!!! £155 for a (low quality) Chinese copy from heratige /currently out of stock. I have two of these I don't think I can get any...
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    1972 crossover indicator stalk for sale NOS

    1972 bay (crossover model) indicator stalk,genuine NOS still in original swf packaging Never been used or fitted. Mail me for pics [email protected] These are like hens teeth!
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    Engine stalls when braking????

    Hi Just wondered if anybody has come across this before? I recently done some work to one of my brake calipers as it had partially seized. Once I'd freed up the caliper, put it back together and bled the system. Now the engine seems to stall when the brakes are applied? Any ideas? It was all...
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    Silver gearbox oil?????

    Hi I've recently drained my gearbox and removed the clutch housing on my 72 bay, i was supprised to find a that the bottom of the diff housing had a silver oily residue, very soft no swarf or particles, looks like silver hamerite and about the same consistancy :shock: ??? Has anyone come...
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    wanted: Input shaft

    Looking for an input shaft, please contact me if you have one for sale mike 07886187682 [email protected]
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    Another crankshaft end float issue

    I am currently rebuilding a 1600 twin port engine, but having a bit of trouble with the end float measurement? Without any shims I'm getting 0.70 mm end float? Too small to get the required 3 shim stack up. I've now noticed that the previous builder had used a small metal 0.2mm shim/ gasket...
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    Wanted :Heater flap link bar for doghouse type fan housing

    Hi I am looking for the linkage bar for the "dog house style fan housing" with two heater flap mounts fitted either end, i already have the heater flap assemblies and thermostat controls. please e-mail phone or message me if you can help? Kind Regards Mike [email protected] 07886187682
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    Oil soaked clutch

    Hi I have a 1972 bay with a standard 1600 twin port engine, I have an oil leak from the small slot between the gearbox bell housing and the engine casing. There is oil evident in the whole area behind the flywheel and under and around the input shaft it has also soaked the clutch making the van...
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    What's it worth???? NOS crossover indicator stalk?

    I've just sourced a NOS indicator stalk for a 1972 crossover, any ideas what it's worth? Still boxed in SWF packaging. Never used,stamped made in west Germany. It's the flat paddle type that does signal and highbeam only I'll probably fit it to my bus. But just wondered what they normally sell...
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    WANTED 1600 tp project engine

    Hi I'm after a 1600 twin port AS code short block/ long block for a project engine. Must have 6-12 thou end float on crank. Regards Mike
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    HELP!!!!!!!! Cylinder head not sealing against cylinders????

    Hi Folks ive had an ongoing problem with my bus engine, popping and slight backfire at idle. tried all the suspect issues vacuum leaks etc. got round to doing a compression test and found that i only have 30psi on no2 cylinder!! :shock: stripped the heads off to find a gas leak between the head...
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    Backfire on idle???????

    Hi folks Just wondered if anybody has experienced a slight backfire on idle, it's bugging the hell out of me, I've changed the bushes in the carb as they needed doing, checked for leaks around the inlet manifolds and joining rubbers using wd40,stripped the carb blown through with airline and...
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    FUEL GAUGE NOT WORKING 72 bay

    Hi folks :) I've read all the threads on fuel gauge problems but just need to be clear on a few things before cutting a big hole in my Van :roll: My fuel gauge has decided to stop working, it never worked brilliantly to start with, jumping about a little. I've recently run the tank almost...
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    STEERING COLUMN MOVEMENT ???!!!!???

    Hi Could anybody advise me how to stop my steering column moving? When I operate the indicators the steering column tube twists about 10 mm in each direction giving a less positive feel to the indicator arm. Must be a way of tightening or securing the tube? It's on a 72 bay. Many thanks :roll: Mike
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    Wanted: Devon cooker (swing out type with hinge)

    Hi Has anybody got a Devon cooker for a type 2 for sale,swing out type with hinge and cupboard still attached? please pm me?
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    What shocks should i use for lowered van?

    Hi Folks :D I have a 1972 Bus which has been lowered about 5 inches all round (Beam adjusters on the front & two splines on the rear) its currently sitting on its original shocks, the ride feels a little bouncy??? :roll: Any ideas what to fit? Where to buy? Any advice will be most...
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    FRONT BADGE WANTED, ANY CONDITION MUST BE ORIGINAL

    IM LOOKING FOR AN EARLY BAY FRONT BADGE, MUST BE ORIGINAL, STEEL OR CHROME ANY CONDITION CONSIDERED, PLEASE PM ME OR CALL ME ON 07886187682 :D
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