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Hi folks, I’ve got a bit of a niggle under the bonnet (1600 type 1 lump) and wondered if any of you could shed some light on it? The last couple of times I’ve set the timing I’ve noticed that it isn’t particularly stable - it probably flicks by a couple of degrees every so often – which I...

Hi Chaps, I don't manage to get on here any more, thanks to a little monster who crawls around the house throwing my stuff on the floor, but I have a wee problem that I'd like to put to the oracle... I sometimes had fuel smells int he cabin so I replaced the breather elbow in the vent and the...

Hi folks, I'm after a wiper motor and 2-speed dash-mounted wiper switch for a '72 model year crossover. Ideally, it must be tested or at least have been working when removed! Hope someone's got some tucked away as the poor old bus is sitting there getting a grubby face at the mo... :mrgreen...

Afternoon folks, I'm trying to solve the conundrum of how best to reach my roof rack to load and strap it on a stock height bus.....I'm not too keen on the idea of folding steps or hop-up platforms but though an up-turned beer crate with a bit of ply across the bottom (top!) to spread the load...

Ello again, I have some bed boards to go up in my pop-top which consist of ply boards covered in the perforated headliner material- they're pretty grubby and I was wondering what people use to clean this type of material? As it is backed by boards I should at least be able to use some...

Hi folks, I now have a 2 bow roof rack above the cab but am struggling to find a decent cargo net to fasten the load down with- the elasticated net I bought turned out to be crap and is still loose as a goose even when I stretch it over the rack as much as I can! Just wondering what you all use...

Ello folks, Just wondering whether anyone has made their own poptop canvas? Mine is nearing the end of the road Aussie campmobile roof) and I'm wincing at the cost of a replacement given that they're not that complicated in shape.....any thoughts on materials- seen acyrylic canvas and duck...

Hi folks, Now I can stick some of my stuff up-top to travel I was wondering what the best way to keep it dry is seeing as though the heavens seemto open every time i turn the ignition key :msn4: Was` looking at waterproof bags for awnings etc but I'm not sure how waterproof they need to be to...

Just been watchuing Life on Mars and in the title-sequence theres a pale yellow Saab 95........took me back to the first family car i remember which was our old Saab 96 estate but prior to that we apparently had the Saab sport with rally spec :mrgreen: I've fallen for them big style and reckon...

Hi folks, I have for sale an original Type 2 cab rack, as supplied by VW UK and as far as I know was offered as an option with Devon conversions, as it fits in front of the pop-top. It comes with the original box and instructions and the rack is 100% complete and original including all the...

Evening clan! I remember getting a flyer at a show many moons ago for a guy who sold very keenly prices electricals for aircooleds including starter motors etc........problem is I can't remember what the outfit was called and I binned the flyer as I'd just got a new starter :lol: Any ideas who...

Hi folks, back again like a bad penny! Came out of work today and tried to sart the old boy and I got nowt- just a click from the starter solenoid......I'm pretty sure I have enough battery as the lights and all other electrics seem to have plenty of juice so I figured iot was the starter motor...

Hi folks, Just wondering if anyone can recommend a courier (preferably cheap :mrgreen: ) who will collect on Saturdays........only need a dismanted roof-rack shipping from Ipswich to Cambridge but its turning into a ball-ache of the highest order :lol: Cheers, Olly

Hi there, Mine has got a leak so I'm looking for a replacement for a RHD '72 MY bus- the German ones seem to be on back-order for an unknown amount of time at the usual places so I thought I'd see if anyone has one on here! Would prefer new or nearly new as it's a job I'd rather not be doing...

...and where do I start my search :mrgreen: Ello folks, Bus has been running sweet all year but on my last big trip the old boy developed the following symptoms: 1: wandering idle (and sometimes so low it cuts out- although unable to adjust with the bypass screw) 2: cutting out when coming...

Evening folks, Looks like the old bus has run out of space and I need to extend upwards! Looking for a 2 bow rack to fit in front of my Oz Campmobile poptop (similar length to 3/4 length Devon/Danbury roofs). Would prefer something OG but am happy to take a peek at anything you have (apart from...

Hey duders, Just wondered if anyone has one of the rigid metal vac pipes between the carb and dissy that they'd be happy to flog? I'm going back to vac advance (123 dissy woohoo!) and my old vac line got lost in battle a while ago.................... If you can help, let me know the damage and...

Hi there, Just noticed my engine bay seal seal has contracted a bit leaving a gap above the exhaust whist doesn't seem too clever- just wondering if anyone has a spare 15 -20 cm that they'd be prepared to flog me? Its the foam type one for a crossover/late engine bay so let me know what you...

Dunno about you folks but why is it that for the second year running I haven't done my pre-winter jobs pre-winter? :lol: Need to get those pedal seals in and heater cables connected quick smart before my nuts freeze and I'd like to think I'll learn the lesson for next year but I have a niggling...

Ello, Seeing as what the weather is sweet as the proverbial nut, a trip to the beach in the bus is in order tomorrow :mrgreen: Just wondering if anyone knows of any hidden gems or has any tip-offs for beaches in the Norfolk/Suffolk area (gonna be going from Cambridge)- somewhere we could drive...