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  1. rev-al

    1970 Early bay Crew Cab Pick up FOR SALE.

    The time has come that I need to put up for sale my beloved Crew cab. This has been my daily driver for the last 11 years and has been completely reliable. Have taken it camping with awning many times (which could be included in sale). May have various spares also. Swedish import...
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    Indicators - flashers - fuel gauge failed ! Help !

    Dear all. Happy New Year (what a start !) Tuesday my crew cab passed its MOT - hooray ! Today however the indicators etc as above have stopped working. Dash indicator lights come on and stay on. I've checked all bulbs - none seem blown. I've checked the fuses and all appear good. Thoughts...
  3. rev-al

    Über secure

    Has he stopped selling his pedal locks ? I can't get a reply via PM or his website. Anyone know? Thanks
  4. rev-al

    Problem fitting new H4 lamp units

    Hi - Hope someone has done this before ! My 71 crew cab does not have the lugs in the headlamp bowls to screw the new lamps in and the chrome surround adjuster holes do not line up with the new adjuster screw positions. How do you fit these new modern lamp to an early bay without the mounting...
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    1968 VW T2 Kombi - with 1700 Type 4 engine.

    1968 VW T2 Kombi - with 1700 Type 4 engine. Ex California – Sacramento Import. NO rust. Unrestored. Original example. Tracker and battery immobiliser fitted. Runs and drives beautifully. New MOT and Tax March untill 2014 Dry stored all its life. Genuine believed low mileage –as displayed by...
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    Best recon/new engine make ?

    (Hope this topic is in correct catagory) Girlfriends T1 daily needs a new engine -She does 8-10K miles a year in it. Any opinions on who is producing the best ? Vega, Remtec, TES, other ? Anyone knocked up decent miles on one and can report back - ? Many thanks.
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    Horn works intermittently-Help.

    Hello all. Just spent a very cold Sunday afternoon cleaning every part of the horn ring assembly, and also the spade terminals on the horn, plus spades. I've tested as working the horn on a battery off the vehicle-BUT...........Horn STILL only works occasionally - Anyone got any advice what...
  8. rev-al

    Spitfire Multispark unit.......

    .........as frequently sold on a stand at vdub shows.......Has anyone got any experience of it/run one etc ? Thanks
  9. rev-al

    STOLEN VW - Now FOUND, ! East Sussex

    Stolen last night - Sat 9th June. Willingdon. Eastbourne East Sussex. A Friends camper. Not an early bay, but a T25. Minty Green (non VW) paint job. V clean looking T25. Maybe still heading for the docks. Any info greatly received. Thanks.
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    Wool curtains - for sale on ebay.

    Just uploaded. My g/f's - great quality. Pale blue colour. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Camper-Van-Blue-Wool-Curtains-Wire-Unused-/160791736342" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Also open to a sensible 'buy it now' price. Collection welcome from Eastbourne. Cheers Al
  11. rev-al

    Best Split Charge system ?

    Had a search but don't see the answer yet. Anyone got an opinion as to the best system out there. My needs are; 1. One for the Kombi - general camping holiday needs, but I WON'T be adding a 240v hook-up at this stage, maybe one day. 2. Another one for the g/f's beetle which will be getting a...
  12. rev-al

    Z bed/rear seat removal

    Hi. Planning to take out the rear seat from a '68 Kombi tomorrow - Any thoughts on how it unbolts ? I've had a quick look and seems there are many small hex head bolts to take off, OR is it via the clips holding the seat frame to the base, leaving the base behind. ? Any ideas appreciated.
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    Crew cab - Eddy at work today

    My '71 model year Crew Cab, working for it's keep. This truck is SO useful - dunno what I'd do without it. Everyone needs a pick-up !
  14. rev-al

    More DVLA cock-ups........

    1968 Kombi - Completely standard body. (Type 4 1700 engine). 2011 California import. DVLA have it as a Motor Caravan - even though it has NO: Table., NO Gas or Electric cooking, NO water storage container etc etc Also - they are telling me it has a 2400cc engine :lol: To top it all, a phone...
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    Timing a new SVDA dizzy...

    I'm confused......... I was under the impression that using a strobe timing light, one timed dynamically with vac hose off and plugged, at about 3000 rpm. I've today read around the forums and seen it written that you are supposed to leave the vac hose connected in place, otherwise full advance...
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    38mm or 36mm...

    Socket for the Wheel castle nuts ? Got a burst wheel brake cylinder :shock: Thanks.
  17. rev-al

    CA code gearbox - Crew-cab V Kombi ?

    Hi - Anyone have an opinion- ? My '70 model year 1600 sp Crew cab with CA code gearbox, struggles to get over 55 mph. Just got '68 Kombi (fitted with a Type 4 CB code 1700 engine) also with a CA code gearbox, comes alive at 55 mph - and just takes off ! It feels free and wanting to accelerate up...
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    1968 Kombi - Cali import.

    Very happy to announce new arrival. '69 Kombi - 53 K miles on clock. Super clean + rust free underneath. Got a Type 4 engine in it. After teething troubles, going very well now. Next job is to service + re-fit the original carbs + remove the Weber progressive. Al
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    Which Gearbox oil do we all prefer ?

    Best gearbox oil for an aircooled ? I'm wondering about the GL4 v GL5 argument - and which brand that is available in the UK Which do we recommend ? Thanks Al
  20. rev-al

    Keys for your VW cut- Great service.

    Just had a spare set of keys cut for the '67 Beetle Great service so wanted to share it. He is a really nice chap + can supply blanks too. PLUS - very reasonable prices. He is in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Al
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