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  1. gazmidas

    Interior Light

    Hi, Can anyone confirm what interior light I need to fill the hole in my rear headlining? Had a look and there appears to be not guts of the light and also nothing to screw the light into....Its a 1972 crossover. Hopefully the image will work! Gareth
  2. gazmidas

    Door Seals - Recommendations Wanted!

    Morning, I have a 1972 crossover Bay Window that appears to have some reproduction / poor quality door seals. The doors are really hard to close and do not seal properly. Can anyone confirm the best seals to replace them with? I have heard about grey seals being the best replacements - but...
  3. gazmidas

    Exhaust & Heat Shield Advice Needed :)

    Hi, I am about to install a second hand Turbo Thomas tuck away silencer and wondered how i should be attaching the heat shields that are under the cylinder heads. They were originally attached to the heat exchangers, however I will now be running J tubes. Also do I need to do anything with the...
  4. gazmidas

    Rear Bumper Splash Pan Replacement Bracket T2 68-71....

    Afternoon, Does anyone know if these will fit a 1972 crossover? https://www.vwheritage.com/shop/bay-bus/211707365B/rear-left-bumper-splash-pan-replacement-bracket-t2-68-71-bq/?crumbStartPage=1&crumbStartRow=1 Regards Gareth
  5. gazmidas

    Wanted - Headliner Light

    Hi, Does anyone have a light for sale that fits in the headlining in the rear of a 72 bay window? https://goo.gl/photos/4hNLor17zhcXDTep9 Regards Gareth
  6. gazmidas

    Wanted - Rear Hatch Hinge Cover

    Hi, Does anyone have a drivers side rear hatch hinge cover for sale? https://goo.gl/photos/6KPTfbXSgLub9PrWA Gareth
  7. gazmidas

    Wanted - Cargo Floor Offcut

    Hi, Does anyone have a small section of cargo floor they want to sell me? I have a random hole in my floor that I want to weld up: https://goo.gl/photos/qoJ7QYhNfoFWKNEv6 A piece around 12" square would be ideal :) Gareth
  8. gazmidas

    Propex Heater - Under Floor Mounting??

    Morning, Has anyone installed a propex heater underneath a van? My van has no belly pans so there is plenty of space, seems a shame to waste space inside the van.... Ideally I want to plumb the heater into the van's original pipework, so the demister etc gets so heat - will the propex kit be...
  9. gazmidas

    Exhaust / J-Tube Recommendations :)

    Morning, So what would people recommend in terms of Stainless J-Tubes and Exhausts? I am after a something that is nice and tucked away, ideally the whole system should be invisible but I don't have the budget for a Python style system. My bus runs a standard 1600cc with Twin Weber ICT's. I am...
  10. gazmidas

    Twin Carb Suggestions - (Or Wanted)

    Evening, Getting fed up with not being able to get my weber 32/26 to work correctly. I was planning to go down the twin carb route over the winter, but now may bring that forward as I am missing the nice weather.... What would people go for when using with a T1 Twin Port 1600cc? Gareth
  11. gazmidas

    T1 1600 Engine, 009 dizzy, Weber 32/36 - Timing Query!

    Hi, Can anyone provide some advice on how to time this combination correctly? I believe the engine is standard in terms of 1600cc twin port. I read that time to 11mm clockwise from tdc would be 7.5degrees and the correct setup. However it runs like a pig unless around 20mm anticlockwise from...
  12. gazmidas

    Wanted - Overriders for 1972 Cross Over

    Anyone got any for sale? Or recommendations as to the best place to buy them? Gareth
  13. gazmidas

    In-Line Fuel Filter - Recommendations Needed

    All, Can anyone recommend an in-line fuel filter that is suitable to be used without the engine bay between the fuel tank and pump? Ultimately I am planning a filterking and facet pump, but need an inline filter before the big rebuild over the winter when the facet / filterking will be fitted...
  14. gazmidas

    Interior Paint Options

    Morning, What do people paint their interior panels with? My camper is a bare shell at the minute and I want to paint inside the sliding door and similar areas before I add flashing tape / insulation and door card. I also want to use the paint on the inside of the front panel so to protect...
  15. gazmidas

    WOOD4VANS - Hinckley??

    Hello, Does anyone have a contact number for Wood4Vans? I have seen a van floating round Hinckley and wondered if they do any interiors for T2's, however not having much luck finding a contact number! Gareth
  16. gazmidas

    Deep Sump - Engine Removal...

    Morning, Can anyone confirm if you can remove an engine with a deep sump on a trolley jack? Or you do have to remove the deep sump first? Regards Gareth
  17. gazmidas

    Cleaning Fuel Tank Inside - Whilst in the van....

    Afternoon, I want to flush my fuel tank without removing it. Can anyone confirm if they have ever used a compressor to pressurise / flush the tank through the filler cap? I am hoping to flush out any crud on the bottom of the tank ideally. Then over winter I will be removing it and doing a...
  18. gazmidas

    VW SVDA Accuspark Electronic Distributor

    Afternoon, Does anyone have any experience / advice about the "SVDA Accuspark Electronic Distributor"? I am looking to replace my 009 as I run a single Weber 32/36 - so need to get back to having vacuum advance. Regards Gareth
  19. gazmidas

    Electric Fuel Pump & Pressure Regulator Installs

    Afternoon, Does anyone have any advice / images confirming the best way to install an electric fuel pump and pressure regulator? Regards Gareth
  20. gazmidas

    Wanted - Cargo Floor Off-Cut

    Hi, Does anyone have an offcut of cargo floor? I need to weld in a patch where someone has cut a 6" hole. So ideally I would like a 12" off-cut. Regards Gareth
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