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Is there a new discount code as that doesn’t work and I’ve sent a message to them and they say they don’t have access to the codes

I'm just about to change the spark plugs and leads on my 1600 Type 1 engine, the spark plugs are long reach and the leads are for a blue coil connected to a 123 Distributor. My question are what do people recommend as it's been about 10 years since they were changed. Thanks in advance Simon

I bought mine from here https://www.bus-ok.de/Type2-Roof-canvas_1 whatever you do don't get one from https://nlavw.com as I couldn't get it to fit. Here are a couple of pictures of mine, I had it fitted by Graham at midlandearlybay.com

Hi I ordered a couple from here https://www.bus-ok.de/Type2-Split-and-Bay-Mounting-Tool-for-Switcher The person who wanted one has not paid, so I have one if anybody wants one, unfortunately it owes me 18.60 Euros.

I'm looking to get the wheel alignment done on my slightly lowered van, is there anything I need to tell the garage doing it? Can anybody recommend a garage in Leicester to have it done?

I'm after a replacement steering wheel for my 73' Bay, I can't seem to find an original early wheel that doesn't have any damage to it, the repro one that's on at the moment has cracked through expansion, this is the third one that's done it, all in the same places around the 12 o'clock and six...

I've managed to get original VW heat exchangers so I'm worried about melting repro pipes

Has anybody fitted silicone tubes from the heat exchanger to the body tube on a 1600 engine as I've heard the repro stuff can melt?

I'm just sorting the kitchen on my van and I'm going to build a cupboard by the opening of the sliding door to the rear of the passenger seat. I'm looking for inspiration, if anyone has any pictures of theirs, could you please post up pictures and if you have any rough measurements that would be...

Where was the orange canvas from and have you got any pictures of it fitted please?

Thanks for the picture

Hi Has anybody every fitted a Propex on the panel between the rear wheel tubs as per picture.

Does anybody know of anybody near Leicester who fits westy canvas’s? I’ve got the canvas, just need it fitting.

As per title anybody got a striker plate for a sliding door for a RHD van as per picture.

Has anybody got a spacesaver spare wheel for late bay camper van.