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  1. noddy

    rare as rocking horse s**t westfalia SO69 interior on German

    http://cgi.ebay.de/VW-T1-Org-Westfalia-Campingmobel-/120624802361?pt=Autoteile_Zubeh%C3%B6r&hash=item1c15cc6a39" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; You wont be seeing one of these for sale again for a few years fits a full bulk head van or blocks off the walk through. Do a web search...
  2. noddy

    wide 5 ford wheels

    not sure if these would fit a wide 5 PCD may be an alternative to standard 14" and 15" steels. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-POPULAR-16-STEEL-WHEELS-/390240388783?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item5adc23c6af" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
  3. noddy

    16" syncro camper for sale

    Hi All Well Ive decided that a change of vehicle is in order. Im looking to sell my 1991 16" syncro ex finish air force height top panel van. Mechanicals: It's had both the diff and the gear box rebuilt in the last two years. Both were rebuilt by Aidan Talbot. Diff has about 7K new VC on...
  4. noddy

    Repro westy roof bed

    Just found this for anyone thats interested. http://www.vwevolution.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
  5. noddy

    Having a clear out engine parts, eberspacher, tow bar

    Ok Decided to have a clear out. I have my last engine that bent a valve in bits which are for sale. Engine had no end float, its just worked out quicker to fit a recon block. So 1. Single port engine case stripped and cleaned £120 no pulled studs no end float. 2. 2 x single port heads one...
  6. noddy

    westy awning on ebay

    just found this and the start is way low. Dont need one myself, but thought it might be of interest to the guys and girls here...
  7. noddy

    2500 mile round trip through France in a 1970 SO69/1 Oslo

    Just some holiday snap from our mammoth round trip to France, had a great time will be going back next year. On route to the Central Massif Central Massif volcanic crater lake The Dordogne The Loire valley Brittany Standing stone at Carnac Point Du Hoc Bomb crater A...
  8. noddy

    Good bye for now

    Hi all After over 2500 mile trip round France I have decided to sell my van that I love, and go for a water cooled syncro. mainly because I dont think a 1600sp 1970 SO69 Oslo is the right van for touring Europe in, if only I could afford both, and I dont want to go down the route of fitting...
  9. noddy

    Engine squeak on start up

    Hi Just has the engine out today to fit a new clutch release bearing, all went well engine back in no problems. When to start the engine and its making a squeaking noise on start up, noise goes when running. Thought it might be down to the starter motor so took that off striped check, all...
  10. noddy

    Ipod to blaupunkt

    Hi all Just thought I would drop this note in for info. Was having a real headache trying to find a lead to connect my ipood to the van radio din socket, so went down the kensington FM transmitter route (bought of flebay new 16 quid inc P&P), and it works great. The lead to the lighter socket...
  11. noddy

    Wanted 6 pin din to Ipod lead

    As its says, anyone got one for sale or know where I can get one, tried oldtime radio in the neatherlands but his prices are a bit steep for postage. Thanks Ian
  12. noddy

    Heavy duty clutch release arm

    Hi All Looking for some advice/info. I need to drop my engine to replace the clutch release bearing before a trip to France in 2 weeks, so I thought I would fit a heavy duty release arm whilst Im in there, after seeing what happened to froggys :shock: and one or two others. The question I...
  13. noddy

    Campsites that alow fires

    Just for all you pyromaniacs out there :D http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/articles/view.asp?id=4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
  14. noddy

    Anyone done a mazda rotary engine conversion?

    Was just wondering if anyone has done this type of conversion? What are the pit falls, does it need to reverse fire like corvair engine, are gear box mounting bells available? Ian
  15. noddy

    Wanted lh front drum spindle scrap part or good.

    Hi All Im after a scrap front LH drum spindle, I only need this part to take measurements off, will buy good one if scrap part not available. Thanks Ian
  16. noddy

    crap wheel bearings

    Hi Just take my front drums off to do a 10K repack of the bearings and guess what, outer bearings shot rollers pitted, and inners showing signs of being on the way out. Face of the bearing races in the drum are dull not mirror shiny like the old SKF ones I took out (the rollers were pitted on...
  17. noddy

    Patch reparing paint

    Hi All Just looking for some advice on patch repairs to og paint. This winter has not been kind to my og paint van (i know should have kept it off the road, but it was safer that my bike in the snow). I have a few spots where the paint has lifted some surface rut to the metal. Ive rubbed this...
  18. noddy

    Nikki carbs any good?

    Has anyone got much experience with these carb just got a second hand one for a fiver needs a rebuild, was just interested in knowing if there any good? ie better that a stock solex 30 pict 3 what are they like to set up etc.
  19. noddy

    Rear wheel bearings

    Hi Can anyone tell me if there should be any noticeable play in the rear wheel bearings, I replaced the outers about 2 years ago but not the inners. When the van is jacked up the wheel can be rocked up and down by about 2 to 3mm and side to side, bearings run free and there is no rumbling when...
  20. noddy

    Drive shaft circlip

    Hi I need some help. Have been fitting new drive shaft boots today after van failed mot on split boot. The problem Im having is finding the right tool to spread the new circlip to hold the cv joint back on the drive shaft. The only sort of circlip pliers I can find are the ones with the...
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