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Hello! Very quick question. I have a ‘71 Cali early bay with a CA code gearbox. I have a CU code gearbox sitting in the garage- is the CU code box compatible with the early bay?

Hi all Not been on here a while- so hope everyone is ok! Steering Box for ‘71 LHD Bay- any ideas on replacement or refurb? Failed MOT on it. Cheers Stu

Hi people I have just built a 1641, Engle 100, 009 with Twin Dell 40s. I've run the cam in but there is a fair bit of popping etc from what sounds like No 3 Cyl. I've dialled the timing in at 5 degs after TDC- but I'm wondering what the best timing point is for an engine like this? Anyone got...

Hi I wonder if anyone has experience of Auto Linea crankcases? I have been building a 1641 on one and got to putting the final cylinder (No 1) on. I went to turn the engine a full cycle and it jammed. After investigation it appears that the corned of No 1 was catching on the top on the case...

Hello I'm trying to ID a few Dizzys I have lying around. I have; 1) JFUD4- 0 231 180 001- 211 905 205 S 2) JFU4- 0 231 146 101- 113 905 205 AL 3) JFUR4- 0 231 167 049- 113 905 205 AJ The thing is- when aligned for TDC on No1, all of them point to the No. position! (2 o.clock rather than 5...

Hi I wonder if anyone can help... I'm after; Complete stock 1600 engine (pref with no endfloat!) 200mm flywheel '71 Indicator stalk In Cornwall Cheers Stu

Hi all Got my hands on a nice pair of DRLA 40s for my 1641 (DP with Engle 100). They are choked down and jetted OK (unless anyone can share their wisdom on the best combo) - quick fuel pump question... is it best to run standard pump with reg, or new electric pump? Interested in people's...

Hi all I have a ‘71 bus that is a bit of a resto job. It is from California and has decent body work and chassis.... apart from 1 thing! The chassis has been C notched at the rear to go low. I understand in the UK this attracts all sorts of complications with MOTs etc. I’d like to put this back...

Hi all Does anyone know what the length of a standard 3 rivet cam lobe should be? I'm after a second hand cam (rather than new chinese) and was interested in what the standard measurements of the lobes should be. Stu

Hi Probably an age old question. What are the pro/cons for 1600sp Vs 1600dp- stock engine other than running Dual Weber ICT 34. I'm running the 1600sp in my Beetle but want to put it in a camper whilst I build a big engine for the Beetle. I also have a 1600tp. I like the SP- but not sure how...

Quick question- I've got an old universal crankcase lying about. I've never really looked at it as bought it years ago. It appears the head stud case saver on the top left side is recessed into the case and not flush with the surface (its the only one like it as the rest are flush with the...

Hi I wonder if anyone has any advice on the best aftermarket crankcases to use (UK Based). VW Heritage has an offer on Autolinia https://www.vwheritage.com/043101025al-crankcase-1300cc-1600cc-aluminium-vw-spare Anyone used these for stock use? Regards Stu

Hi I'm looking for a decent 1600TP that will get me through the summer before I do a rebuild. Doesn't need to be complete- but bottom end needs to be in a good state with no end float etc. I'm in Cornwall, UK Stu

Hi everyone I'm back after a few years! I used to have a '68, sold her and used my Beetle for a few years. Now she is being restored- so just bought a '71 Early Bay! She's Cali import, solid as a rock in patina, very low as well, with a weedeater beam. Good to be back in Early Bay territory...

For sale here is a lovely 1968 Tin Top, 'low light' camper van. Tintop basically means you can get it in a garage! Good condition and a great honest camper, well loved and care for- I'm selling it to buy a yacht! It has an assessed insurance value of £15500 with a certificate. Lowered 4 inches...

Hi all Whilst driving in the rainy Devon weather today my wipers had a little hissie fit! There was a clunk and the passenger side stopped working followed by the drivers side on the next pass. On inspection the rod that joins the wipers has come off the passenger side. Anyone know an easy...

Hi I'm looking to go to disks at the front on my '68. I'm on a budget so want to use later bay disks/hubs etc. Does any know of a guide to do this? Or can any one explain what else I need and how to to it? I believe the trailing arms are different as well? Grateful for an tips and tricks on...

I'm after some info on my 68 bay.... I'm missing a bulkhead on the passenger side (Its a RHD), and it looks like it was never there.... Does anyone know if they could be ordered like this? I'd quite like one there to attach a buddy seat to, are they available as a panel?? Any help would be...

Hi Does anyone know if a lock for the engine lid of a '68 is available? Cheers Stu

Hi all In the journey of passing my MOT I have a second hand beam- Adjuster already in. However, the bolt and plate for the adjuster are missing, goes any expert on lowering know what type of adjuster it is? I know it is NOT a CB as they have narrower teeth. If I can find out, it saves me...