Recent content by malcolmwallace

1971 Westfalia for sale. MOT exempt. A great example of this classic van in really good condition. Dry, straight and absolutely no rust; I've kept Emily in a de humidified garage for years and she is in great condition for her age. L/H Drive from Texas, she has a 1700cc original engine that has...

Yep, it is the Just Kampers one (you can see it in the photo). Mal

VAN NOW OFF THE MARKET

Ay up again, Quick update on the dreaded Solex 34! Received and fitted rebuild kit ok. Having dismantled the thing, I found that the shaft or rod in the throttle housing (holds that butterfly valve or flap) has no sealing bush and was "a bit loose" in its housing. That was the source of the...

Thanks guys, I have ordered a rebuild kit arriving tomorrow and an interesting point about the warped cover Abel. Will be on the case this weekend and never mind the good weather and beach! Cheers me hearties! Mal

Hi, first post. Need advice on leak on my carb from beneath the accelerator pump. I removed the carb and the only thing I could figure to do was take off the cover and check the diaphram/plunger etc. No apparent split in the diaphram material so cleaned the surfaces and put it back together. No...