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  1. Kosytoes

    Hot heads

    Evening all, stripped top end for general maintenance and found this damage. Probably been about 4 years since last done by local ‘specialist’. Didn’t notice any real drop in power mind! Would the damage to the valve guide be a symptom or cause? Don’t know where the rest of it is😖 Sorry it’s a...
  2. Kosytoes

    Panel bond / Adhesive?

    Hello Folks Need to do some bodywork replacement, Battery tray’s, rear corners, door skin etc. Was wondering what the consensus is on using some sort of adhesive instead of welding. I believe some of the stuff on the market now is as good as welding and is preferred by manufacturers dealership...
  3. Kosytoes

    4 x 15" Porsche Teledials for sale.

    Set of 4 Porsche Teledials 15" 5 x 130 offset 52.3 Fitted with 185/65/15's Open to offers, will be in Mid Wales area and Chester from Monday 27th til bank holiday weekend if you want to meet for collection. Otherwise its courier from Northern Ireland :shock: Ta Jon.
  4. Kosytoes

    Tyres, what load rating?

    hello all Just got new set of alloys, was thinking of 175/60 15's on front and 185/70's on the back but, what load rating do they have to be, do they have to be commercial van tyres? Help much appreciated.
  5. Kosytoes

    Wheel size

    hi folks, dopey question time, am I correct in saying that a September 70 bay runs 5 x 130 stud pattern? Thanks in advance.
  6. Kosytoes

    Dynamo to Alternator conversion

    Folks Thinking of fitting a leisure battery for the usual camping electrics, is it a must to convert to an alternator from the stock Dynamo? If so what's required, can it be bolted straight on or are mods required.
  7. Kosytoes

    Dynamo to Alternator conversion

    Folks Thinking of fitting a leisure battery for the usual camping electrics, is it a must to convert to an alternator from the stock Dynamo? If so what's required, can it be bolted straight on or are mods required.
  8. Kosytoes

    Glue!

    Hi Guys, Just a quick one, what glue/adhesive do you use for the door seals and other rubbers? I'm in Northern Ireland so I have the choice of Halfords, B&Q, Homebase or Screwfix. Ta.
  9. Kosytoes

    Sound deadening - flash banding

    Decided to go down the flash banding route to deaden the panels. Do I need to cover the whole panel(s) or just some strips a few inches apart? Help much appreciated.
  10. Kosytoes

    Paris Beetles Sunroof

    Does anyone know about re fitting these fabric sunroof's? Are the rivets and fasteners standard or custom fit? Thanks Guys.
  11. Kosytoes

    What Red?

    September '70 bus, so 71 my. No m-plate, original colour is either Montana red or Chianti red but don't know which, any idea's much appreciated. Jon.
  12. Kosytoes

    POR - 15

    Anybody used this stuff on their van or had any experience with it?
  13. Kosytoes

    Louvred window

    Give us a clue guys. Got this louvred window, dont know what type it is or who made it, do you think a standard side window seal will fit it? before I go ordering new seals. The one I cut off it looked the same, but they all look the same to me!
  14. Kosytoes

    Rear Wheel arches

    Folks Whats the difference with rear wheel arches? I have Sept' 70 UK bus and mine are flared, but ive seen very flat, straight ones. Are mine original?
  15. Kosytoes

    Bare metal - The next step

    Hello folks I'm at the stage now where I need some advice about the next step in preparation for painting the bus. I've put new metal in at the bottom of windscreen and was going to put an anti rust treatment on and then prime as I don't want to leave bare metal too long. What are your...
  16. Kosytoes

    '70 Bay

    Hello folks Thought I would introduce myself and the new bus. Got it in October as an ongoing rolling project. Have passively been watching vdubs for quite a few years now and the time came when circumstances (money, kids!) permitted us to go ahead and actively look for an Earlybay. We live in...
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