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As title, I have a 2110cc engine in bits (would just be a longblock) I would like to sell but have no idea whats it worth. Any ideas of what I can get for it? It was built by reichspeed many years ago, I got it second hand. I ran it for just over a year. I took it in to a local vw garage to...

I had a door repaired around April this year, it needed a bit of filler work then a spray over. The door had 2 cracks in the body filler so the bodyshop said they would need to dig out the old filler with a grinder then redo the filler work. I agreed to the work needed and collected the door a...

Hello, Can anyone recommend a good vw aircooled mechanic / garage in the Gloucester area? I need to get some twin weber carburettors set up as I think they are slightly out of balance. Thanks

What are the differences in the rear hubs? Part numbers 211 501 254 211 501 254/B 211 501 254/C Also would the stub axles all be different? I need to replace the offside hub on my 68 camper. I've found one for sale, hub complete with stub axle but the part number is 211 501 254/B for a 70 - 71...

Can anyone recommend or suggest a vw engine builder in or near Gloucestershire. Thanks

Hi The flywheel in my camper has came loose. The engine is 2110cc, I used a heavy duty flywheel gland nut and tightened it to around 350 lb ft i also put some thread lock on it when I first fitted the engine a couple of years ago. I also fitted a heavy duty seal. Recently I've had some running...

I have a 2110cc engine. I've noticed it has a knocking / ticking type noise when the engine is running. The noise is steady on idle and rises in speed as the rpm increases, the noise is coming from the drivers side of the engine. Any ideas what could be causing the noise, valve gaps? Bent push...

I have a brand new Firetec automatic fire extinguisher for sale. It has the blue tube. I got it from busfest last year but its no longer needed. Collection only from stroud, Gloucestershire £100 It won't let me put up photos so if you're interested I can email or what's app photos. Thanks...

I was thinking about getting a bug-tech "big John" gear shifter and was wondering if anyone on here had one. What's it like? Is it worth getting? Is it a easy to fit? How high up to the steering wheel? Does it get in the way of the handbrake like the empire shifter? Thanks in advance

After clearing my she'd I've found some items I no longer need. 1.Drum brake flipped spindles - will fit 68 - 71 drum brake models. I got these second hand a few years ago, the previous owner done approx 1000 miles with them on. I have never fitted them, all I have done is had them...

I'm fitting an external oil filter under the leisure battery tray and was just wondering if there was a certain way I have to mount the oil filter, I will be fitting a plate around it so it shouldn't get damaged by any road debris. What's better, vertical or horizontal? Does it matter? I know...

As title, I have for sale a vintage speed T2A bus sport muffler (standard tailpipe) and a pair of unknown make stainless steel j tubes. The exhaust and j tubes have done less then 1k, the reason I am selling the exhaust is because I have now got a bigger engine and have got a csp python fitted...

The engine is a 2110cc, i got it secondhand. I have a build sheet for it so I can answer most questions as to what's been done to it. It has an unknown make equaliser pulley on it and it keeps coming loose. I've replaced the crankshaft woodruff key, nut and bolt with new (stock) items. I...

I was wondering if anyone has fitted a mechanical (capillary) oil pressure gauge to their camper. Where did you run the pipe? Does it leak or have any other problems? How to you stop the oil running back and emptying the pipe when the engine isn't running? I'm thinking of running one. At...

Below I have various items listed for sale. I'm not sure what the items are worth so if my prices are way out please let me know. All prices exclude postage 1. Drum brake flipped spindles - I got these second hand a few years ago, the previous owner done approx 1000 miles with them on. I have...

Anybody fitted a type 1 engine into their early bay using one of those engine mount adapter kits? What's your experience's of them? I'm looking at buying another engine (it's second hand). It doesn't have the holes for the engine support bar so I was thinking about buying one of those kits. Or...

As title, I'm after a black and white chequered early bay bra ( also known as bibs) Anyone have one for sale or know where I can buy one from? The volkshaven site doesn't seem to be working (I've been trying the site for the past few weeks). Do any other companies make them?

I've fitted some porsche 944 front brake calipers and have noticed that the flexible brake hose is very close to the trailing arm and may even touch it when turning or going over bumps. The set up I have is: 3" narrow beam (make unknown, 2nd hand.... homemade?) French slammer porsche 944 disc...