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  1. Bears Dad

    Who to trust fitting new clutch?

    Morning all It’s new clutch time… can anybody whole-heartedly recommend (cos they’ve actually done real work for you - not just a friend of your neighbour’s cat that you’ve heard once changed the oil on a Beetle) a VERY competent and EQUALLY reliable garage that could do the work? Distance is...
  2. Bears Dad

    Any favourite sites on Anglesey or North West Coast of Wales?

    Evening all. Hoping to get away in September for a week. Any of you have got a favourite campsite (must be dog friendly) on Anglesey or just down the North West Coast of Wales? All recommendations greatly appreciated as always. Cheers
  3. Bears Dad

    Reluctance to move from 3rd to 2nd when hot...?

    Morning all, Just returned from a beautiful week in VERY sunny Wales - 600 miles round trip. Bus ran smoothly... but... it's not always keen to slip into 2nd from 3rd when hot. Any ideas? I don't know how old the clutch is - I've had 14+ years To the best of my knowledge, the gearbox oil has...
  4. Bears Dad

    Rear hub wanted

    Hi all... I suspect I my rear n/s hub may be warped. Any idea where I can get a replacement? Cheers
  5. Bears Dad

    Walk thru bracket (M501 kit?) needed

    Morning all... I'm looking for the top bracket that closes the gap between the seats. It's designed so that you can fit a middle seat or bench seat - I just want to keep the dog back! Anybody got one?
  6. Bears Dad

    Help. Broken down west of Skipton!

    I think it’s a wheel bearing. Managed to limp to a campsite but need to get fixed somewhere before heading home. Any recommendations?
  7. Bears Dad

    Oxfordshire campsite - back to basics!

    Guys... need to share this one with you. Escaped for the weekend with the boy as the wife is on a girly thing. Checked in at St Peters campsite near Didcot (look it up). Very basic - I’m in a huge field (2020 EarlyBay Rally?) and have the place to myself. There are some poor reviews on...
  8. Bears Dad

    Tailgate stand-off

    I’ve seen you can get these for Late Bays. Anybody come across them for ours?
  9. Bears Dad

    Any tips on IOM?

    Morning Bayers... Has anybody been to the IOM? We’re looking to take the dog for a few days in June - after the TT... and before the schools break up. Any recommendations for dog friendly camping, beaches, pubs etc?
  10. Bears Dad

    Headlights stuck on main beam...

    Afternoon... So just switching over my bulbs to something brighter and I’ve noticed my headlights are either full beam or... full beam. Even with the original bulbs back in. I’m guessing the culprit is either relay or switch...? Any easy ways to check?
  11. Bears Dad

    Alternative headlight bulbs?

    Afternoon... I’m looking to upgrade my headlight bulbs without faffing with fuses, wiring etc. I was chatting to somebody at DATC and they recommended a halogen one but I can’t remember the full conversation (beer was involved). This is what I’ve currently got:
  12. Bears Dad

    Replacement starter motor?

    Morning everybody I’m looking for a replacement starter motor - I’m having to tap the current one with a hammer to get it to turn! Any tips/recommendations? Cheers
  13. Bears Dad

    M6 Toll Rip-off BEWARE!!!

    2 weeks ago we took the bus up the M6 Toll - cost us £4.80 Just came back today and we were robbed for £9.60 - the same as a bloody HGV!!! They must have just introduced this new measuring scam cos I’ve never been charged that much before!
  14. Bears Dad

    Replacement washer bottles - recommendations pls

    Morning all... Up to now I've resisted the temptation to upgrade my washer bottle to something with a little electric pump. I kinda like the inconvenience of ferreting around for the bicycle pump at the MOT station. However, the bottle, or valve, is leaking and the wiper switch no longer does 2...
  15. Bears Dad

    Anything wrapped around your steering column at the bottom?

    Guys... Can you have a look at the bottom of your steering column? Is there a rubber or plastic sleeve wrapped around the steering column just before it goes into the plastic clamping ring?
  16. Bears Dad

    Anybody using a Gene Berg shifter?

    Does it interfer with the handbrake, if applied, when putting it in 1st?
  17. Bears Dad

    Struggling to find steering column bits

    Can anybody help me find a top bearing and bottom seal for my steering column?
  18. Bears Dad

    Tatty steering wheel

    I picked up an original steering wheel last year that had been painted blue (Stonor Park). I had it resprayed black but the paint fell off when a small gerbil brushed past it. Anybody successfully resprayed or power coated theirs?
  19. Bears Dad

    Polished Stainless Steel grille on eBay

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  20. Bears Dad

    Devon water tank on eBay

    http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=301503957793" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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