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  1. J

    Carb/Choke issues

    I have come to the conclusion that the choke is never turning off even when warmed up. I have a Bocar 34 pict 3 (I know but it came with the van) and the Fast Idle cam is always in this position (not mine but a handy picture from the interwebs). It doesn't matter if it is hot or cold it is...
  2. J

    Sticky Odometer

    I noticed my Odometer doesn't work. The speedo seems fine. Any ideas where to start?
  3. J

    Wanted - under engine tinwear

    I am looking for the tin wear marked number 2 in this diagram. Goes under the engine
  4. J

    Very Rare 1960 T2

    I assume it is a time machine or a very early prototype... Ebay Link
  5. J

    Gear change..should I buy...

    So the chances of finding 1st gear are pretty low at the minute and then if you are lucky you can get 2nd but most likely you get reverse. So do I buy... A quick shift kit and a Set of bushes or do I just bite the bullet and get a a CSP shifter? Approx £200 difference between the 2 options...
  6. J

    Engine....what is missing/wrong?

    Hi, I am a complete newbie so be gentle. The van arrived yesterday and I am pretty sure the engine is missing a few bits and bobs. Didn't want to start to move it onto the drive and when started would cut out. Looking at it with my 0 knowledge there should be an air filter doohicky on top of...
  7. J

    Polish/Wax/Stop it turning to rust.

    Hi, My van finally arrived today as part of the sprucing up it got new paint from the gutter down due to the dodgy graffiti some Americans drew on it. However there is some surface rust in the rain gutters. What is the best way to stop it getting worse? I have looked and there are lots of...
  8. J

    Yet another US Westy....

    Hi, After a long time lurking and occasionally posting, our van should hopefully soon be ready so I thought I would get her introduced to you all. A '69 Westy from California. It seems like a long time coming as she has been in the UK since October but hopefully we will get to use her this...
  9. J

    Hair Pads for Seat Bases

    Hi, Does anyone know of anywhere that has stock of the front seat hair pads for a 1969 Bay? I have tried vw heritage, jk and a couple of others but no-one has stock and or knows when they are getting them. This is holding up my campervan now so not happy. The part number I think I want is...
  10. J

    1968 Westy (imported 2008)

    http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C508230# This is the one that we went and had a look at but not quite ready to buy (money not yet all in place) so might suit someone else.
  11. J

    What to look for when buying...

    Hi, I am a total noob but been lusting after a camper for most of my life and the time seems right to get one. I am goign to (hopefully) have a look at a '68 Westy at the weekend, came over from California in 2008. Any tips on what I need to be looking for much appreciated. Thanks
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