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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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    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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    Best quality ball joints?

    All 4 ball joints on my van need replacing, and as it is such a big job I want to get the best quality replacement ball joints. My first call was to VW to see if they stick them, but sadly they don't. Now most air cooled suppliers stick Febi ones, but euro car parts have 3 different brands, Q...
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    Zig unit issues!

    I have a zig CF6 fitted in my van that I'm not sure is working correctly. I have removed the leisure battery and thought that the items that are powered by the zig unit would stop working! However it seems that they still work. Is this normal?
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    Which accelerator cable?

    I have a LHD bay with an 1600cc SP and an alternator and single carb, the carb has a spacer that's about 1" tall to allow it to clear the alternator, the issue is that when I bought an accelerator cable it was too short, I was just wondering if anyone else has had this issue and if so what cable...
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    twin carb fuel line location?

    hello, my engine is getting very close to the first turn of the key, I need to route the fuel line somewhere, I was just wondering where you have routed your lines from your carbs? here is my engine so far (dizzy is for build only)
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    Good quality oil pressure sensor?

    I'm just wiring up my engine and my brand new oil pressure switch is broken, any recommendations for a supplier of a good quality replacement? Thanks Mark Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Early bay front Tin

    I have a front tin for sale, these are quite hard to get hold of, this one needs a bit of work to make it perfect. £40 located near Cardiff
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    Genuine VW Heat exchangers, one NOS, one very good condition

    I have two T25 CT heat exchangers for sale, they are both for one side of the engine, I have used these heat exchangers on my van and ended up with more than I needed so they are now up for sale. These can easily be converted to fit an bay, I'm sure everyone knows how hard it is to find good...
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    Alan Schofields - engine support bar

    I was chatting to a guy from Alan Schofields at busiest about reproduction engine support bars, the type that are desirable for lowered busses, he mentioned that if there was enough demand for them that they may produce them, I was just wondering if there is a demand for them? Post on here if...
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    Wanted - Heat Exchangers

    Hello I'm on the lookout for a pair of Genuine VW Rust free bay window heat exchangers! I know I'm asking a lot, but im sure there are some out there somewhere! Thanks Mark
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    Alternator to Battery wire size ?

    I am slowly working my way through my wiring on the van, i need to replace the wiring from the Alternator to the battery, but finding it difficult to find what size wire is needed, does anyone know? Thanks Mark p.s. no wonder people don't like wiring, the websites are very confusing!
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    Twin carbs and solid fuel line

    After swing all the van fires lately I thought I would opt for solid fuel lines on my new engine Just wondering if anyone has done it? I'm running twin dellortos, so just wondering how the lines would connect to the carbs? Also how does it then connect to the electronic fuel pump? Any...
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    gearstick instalation questions

    I have come away for a week in the van and my gearstick has decided to pop out of its socket! I am trying to get it back in, but I'm confused a bit, there is a spring loaded dowel that sits in the slot in the cup. Where does the spring sit? Should it be in the cup? I can't find a decent...
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    Recent purchases looking for info

    I picked these up at DATC last week, anyone know anything about them? Locking fuel cap Indicator stalk housing, doesn't appear to be early bay.
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    tow bar wiring - quick removal

    I have been doing a bit of thinking about tow-bar wiring recently, due to the tow-bar being in the way during engine removal, I would like to be able to remove it quickly, but the wiring would be a pain, so after a bit of research I found this...
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    Twin Dellortos and CSP Swivel Linkage

    I was just wondering if anyone is running twin Dellortos and a CSP swivel linkage, I have just fitted mine, but I am strugeling to get the carbs to open fully. I'm looking for photos of your set-up. Thanks Mark
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    WANTED - Dellorto 36's Jets and emulsionn tubes wanted

    I'm on look out for some jets for my Dellorto DRLA 36's I'm looking for 4 of everything Emulsion tubes - 9164.2 Main Jet - 135 Idle Jet - 60 Accelerator Pump Jet - 35 Venturi - 32mm Air Correction Tube - 180 Anyone have any of the above, preferably Genuine Dellorto parts Thanks Mark
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    Automatic Indicator switch off

    I was just wondering if any ones indicator automatically switches off, mine never has due to the indicator housing not being secure, I have tried to get it to stay in the right place, but it keeps moving. are the after-market replacement housings any good? Thanks Mark
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