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    SOLD Kyham Driveaway Awning / 4 berth suits T2 - For Sale

    Kyham Weather Wave 5000 XC Driveaway Sleeper Awning – suits VW T2/T3/T4/T5/T6 – 2 internal bedrooms plus living area and vehicle hookup section to rails (includes T2 fitting). Could also be used as large family tent as can drive away leaving awning standalone. 2.8m wide/4.5m length/2.2m head...
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    1969 Westfalia California Import For Sale ***NEW PHOTOS ADDED***

    My van is now for sale, so thought I'd start the ball rolling on here first. I need to add more details and photos but here's a brief summary: No rot underneath whatsoever – MOT garage (classic specialists) said it was the best example they've seen! New recon 1641cc engine with new twin carbs...
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    Engine knackered :( advice on what to do next please...

    So it went in for MOT and service today – the good news it got through the MOT with just a new headlight, the bad news is a long list of issues together with a 'knackered' engine which compiled issues of: Engine has considerable end float- v.bad Small metal pieces found in sump from engine oil-...
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    Chassis winter concerns...questions!

    My cal import is sitting on the drive covered up for the winter but my concern is the evil sub-zero temperatures that lie ahead! This morning I took a good look underneath and it's absolutely solid, it's never been welded and clearly in great nick (result). It was imported to the UK approx late...
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    Sound/heat proofing my van

    I'm looking to sound/heat proof my van this winter whilst it's off the road tucked up on the drive. Mainly to reduce some of the noise when driving and make it a little more comfortable for camping next year. I've looked at a few products on the market – noise killer and Dynamat (on jk). It's...
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    Stereo powered by leisure battery

    Hi there - bit of an electrics novice here. I have hooked up a head unit in my van and all works nicely - however I want to wire this to the leisure battery (currently wired into the ignition) so that I can have it on when parked up camping. If I'm correct I need to run a wire from the leisure...
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    Engine code 'M' - anyone know anything about these?

    Hi all - I'm trying to find out details of the engine in my cal import westy. The code under the base of the now alternator just says 'M', on the right hand face rather than on the rear side. No numbers, just M. This is telling me its an after market engine. I want to set the timing so I want to...
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    Mechanic in Kingston/Richmond/new Malden area?

    Anyone know of a good aircooled savvy mechanic in the Kingston/Richmond/new Malden area? Plenty in Surrey outside of the M25 but wondering if there's anyone inside, nearer to me, that's comes rcommended... Cheers Jay
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    For sale – van cover, 34 pict carb, coil, engine lid latch..

    just kampers van cover. tear on lh side but repaired/taped and works just fine. tuck it in at night! £50 plus postage, or can pickup from kingston-upon-thames Also have: EMPI 34 PICT 3 single port carb (see http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=51128"...
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    Newbie early bay owner and new Carb advice please

    Hi all – I'm the proud new owner of a 69 Westy. Had it two weeks, driven it twice and the Carbs knackered! Won't start and moisture coming from the carb component itself (at an original factory weld section) It so nearly starts but it looks like it's probably not worth spending the time on...
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