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    Winter work thread

    Have you got any photos of your setup? Where did uou get your handbrake cables?
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    Winter work thread

    I’ve got an old FutBus rear disk conversion that uses Golf calipers and I can confirm the handbrake is crap 😂 I think I could fettle it to get it better though.
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    My 69 Tin Top Westy

    Well it seems the gearbox needs to come out for a rebuild, they hoped it would be a linkage issue but now think it’s an internal issue 🙈
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    My 69 Tin Top Westy

    Well it’s been dropped off and work has already begun, there is plenty of work ahead but it’s in the right place so it’s just a case of waiting to see what needs to be done now.
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    My 69 Tin Top Westy

    I thought I would post a long overdue update on my bay that I have owned coming up to 17 years, after many years of abuse and neglect I’m finally pulling my finger out and getting some work done on it to get it back to the reliable van it once was. It’s currently running a 2110cc stroker that...
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    CB performance air filters

    I feel you have both been there 😂 Thanks both will do.
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    CB performance air filters

    I have a set of these air filters but I’m missing two lengths of threaded bar to attach the top, I can’t figure out the thread type, just wondering if anyone knows it? Thanks Mark
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    Starter motor problems has anyone else have the same problem as me

    I'll see if I can have a look, I've broken my leg at the moment so not totally mobile! it may take me a while.
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    1600 Will not idle!

    Tested the cut off solenoid and that works. I think you are right must be a blockage somewhere. i'll strip it back down and give it a good blast with carb cleaner.
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    1600 Will not idle!

    Not that I'm aware of, I sprayed the engine with brake cleaner while it was running and had no change in engine noise.
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    Parts Wanted Wanted - fly screen for Jalouise window

    Did you get this after ? I have some at home, may only be enough for one window though.
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    Starter motor problems has anyone else have the same problem as me

    There is a specific starter for an Auto its quite a bit bigger than the standard one, I have them in my bug and bus as they do away with the need to use the bearing in the bell housing. What starter do you have ?
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    1600 Will not idle!

    Hello All, I haven't posted in ages, mostly due to lack of time but I'm about to start getting my bug and buss back on the road. I'm working on my bug at the moment, I cant get it to idle its a 1600 twin port with a single 34 Pict3 carb, I've rebuilt the carb all except for removing the ball...
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    Quick release Oil line fittings

    Hello all, im looking to buy some quick release oil line fittings, I was just wondering if anyone had any experiance with them? are they good and are they worth the money...
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    Dubs At The Castle 2021 17th 18th 19th September

    1. Stu & Clare, (Archie, Stella and Neville) 2. Matt, Jools and the kids 3. Foz & Melissa 4. Scottie, Tracy and Tytus 5. Nikki John & our early Bay 68 6. Davina and Spliffy the panel 7 Joey & The Goat & 2 sprogs 8.Ozziedog and Sherbie the van. 9. Fallingoffalot - Andy 10. AxlFoley - Mark
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    Gearbox 6rib price cut SOLD

    Interested, what is needed to convert it to t1? Thanks Mark
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    Dubs @ The Castle EarlyBay Club Camping 2018

    Murphy - Stu & Clare + Archie (The Dog) Adam, Hannah & Kids Matt - Jools & kids Sparkywig Ozziedog plus display. Bonzo3663 - Barry and one of my younglings. AxlFoley - me, Michelle, and the kids.
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    Wanted LHD genuine accelerator Pedal

    I'm on the lookout for a genuine VW accelerator pedal. Thanks Mark
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    reverse gear issue!

    Hello My bay has recently developed an issue where it pops out of reverse, I have never had this in the past, but have just fitted a different gearstick,and engine, I also removed the gearbox to clean it! I want to eliminate the gearbox itself as an issue, so was wondering if its possible to...
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    DATC is Back for 2017 21st-22nd-23rd July

    Dave, early Bay is still not an option for clubs.
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