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    Decent quality aerial?

    Hi all Does anyone know where I can buy a decent quality 58 degree aerial to mount on my front panel bulge? Can't seem to find Hirschmann ones in the uk? I did buy one iff ebay but sent ut back as the bottom part was plastic & it was just rubbish. I need one with the bottom part metal, like the...
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    Weber carb experts near Solihull?

    Hi all. Just wondered if there is anyone around the Solihull area that could tune up my Weber 44 IDF (copies) on my mk1 Cortina zetec? It's running ridiculously rich, and I am useless on carbs. Thx.
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    Carb clean/rebuild?

    Hi all, Been having trouble lately where my bus doesn't want to idle. Also seems to be down on power. Changed plugs, coil, fuel filter, drained fuel & put v-power in, also redex fuel cleaner in tank & straight down carbs.. Still no joy. The big screw on the left carb, idle speed , is screwed...
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    Shock absorbers

    Hi all. My bus is lowered a little one spline at the back & on beam adjusters up front. It rides nice, but crashes over small bumps and holes in the road, so I assume that's down to the shocks. The front tyres also rub on the inner arches if I come across any big undulating dips. It's running...
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    Transportation recommendations

    Hi all. Can anyone recommend a good transport company. Need to move a cortina from Scotland to Birmingham. Cheers.
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    Doesn't want to idle?

    Hi all. Bus usually runs great, and unless spot on, but every so often I get the same issue. Runs fine, but just doesn't want to idle. I haven't been using the bus for a while, could it be stake fuel? Changed plugs. Can't hear or find any air leaks. Got a pertronix module in the dizzy. 1700...
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    Set of 4 excellent matching goodyear tyres

    Hi all, Got a set of 4 matching goodyear tyres for sale..only took them off as I fitted whitewalls. Excellent condition, 5-6mm tread, no punctures or repairs. Loadxrated..630kg or 650kg. Bargain at £95 the 4, collected from Solihull.
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    Fuchs WANTED

    Hi all, After a set of 5x112 fuchs..must be mint or new. What ya got?
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    What's this bit off?

    Hi all, Just done the flasher mod on my 71 crossover.. It was a job I wasn't looking forward to as I was worried about knocking a wire off when I removed the fuse board, but luckily my bus appears to have been rewired as all the wires look new and the connections look solid. Anyhow, Got it...
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    Avoncroft show

    Hi all. Just wanted to give a BIG shout out to the guys at flat 4 for organising the avoncraft vw show yesterday. First time I've attended .went in our bus and had a fantastic day. Well organised, and everyone helping on the day were thoroughly enthusiastic and everyone seemed to have a really...
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    how can i view my password?

    Hi all, I always have my password remembered on both my phone and my home PC. A few days ago, my login details came up blank on my phone - I cannot remember the password so now cannot log in on my phone. I can log in on my home PC, which has still remembered the password. i didn't want to...
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    Anyone done the relay flasher mod?

    Hi all, I have bought the relay which allows me to flash the main beam on my 71 crossover. Could anyone give me some advice on fitting, wiring and exactly where to take the extra wire from? Any advice gratefully received - I am dead worried about knocking a wire off that I do not know where...
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    Wanted 5x112 alloys

    Hi all. I am after some 5x112 alloys for my bus..brm, gas burners or fuchs..but must be mint.
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    Wanted..5x112 fuchs

    Hi..does anyone have any mint 5x112 fuchs they would like to sell? Tnx.
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    Has anyone detailed polished or chrome mws fuchs

    Hi all. After some fuchs for my bus but I am not too keen on the black&machined finish. Not interested in proper fuchs as I didn't want the hassle of swapping to 5x130. So, was thinking if getting some polished or chromed 5 112 foosh from mws & detailing them to look like proper porsche fuchs...
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    Mint RHD 68 fasty for sale

    Hi all. Considering selling my 68 rhd beige fastback auto. Mint condition..Drives perfectly. Totally stock, although it comes with a mint set of sprintstars wheels too. £12k firm. Car in Solihull Are.. 07968460837.
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    Fitting deluxe waistline trim

    Hi all. Thought I would share a tip to anyone who's going to be fitting deluxe waistline trim to a bus which has never had it fitted before. Instead of drilling loads of holes and possibly using crap plastic trim clips, I stuck mine on with double sided tape. It looks spot on and the tape also...
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    Grille mesh wanted

    Hi all. Just wondered if anyone had a good front grille mesh for an early..with no holes! Tnx
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    Westfalia campmobile water tap & tank

    Hi all. Wanted to start using my westfalia campmobile water tap. Thing if I am not sure when it was last used & don't want to catch malaria! Can anyone tell me how the system work& Like where is the tank, how do you get to the tank, is the tank removable, etc. Would appreciate any advice. Thanx.
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    Stupid question of the day..bump stops

    Hi all, Not long bought a 71 crossover which was lowered on front beam adjusters by the previous owner. Don't think he lowered the rear. I wanted it to sit a smidge lower so I have just lowered it by 1 spline on the rear and 2 clicks on the front adjusters..it now sits spot on for me. Which...
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