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  1. philstar

    Does anyone do a rack and pinnion steering conversion ?

    Thanks Nigel, yeah I remember adjusting the box several times to get it anywhere half-decent. I've just had a read of Schofields box listing and it sounds promising; https://www.alanhschofield.com/ourparts/prod_6512289-Steering-Box-6872-RHD-Rebuilt-214415049E.html Ideally, I would stick with...
  2. philstar

    Does anyone do a rack and pinnion steering conversion ?

    Resurrecting this decade-old thread! For those with a knackered steering box, we have the following options in 2024: 1. Rebuild the existing steering box Approx £UNKNOWN Can this be done to a high enough standard? Who would be best to approach for this work? 2. Buy a replacement rebuilt...
  3. philstar

    sliding door handle help

    Cheers guys—I filed it down with a flapdisc, fits great. The only trouble is, I now realise I've been sent the wrong lock—it's an early lock for 2 connecting rods, but my bus has 1 rod and 1 cable. Frustrating as both were pictured on the eBay photo, I was trying to be so careful with the German...
  4. philstar

    sliding door handle help

    I have another problem. I have replaced my sliding door lock with an identical NOS VW part no. 214 843 653 F (lucky I know): I have replaced the door handle with a new one from Schofield, part no 211-843-703HR (Sliding Door Handle Outer with Keys, 68-73): The door handle spindle will not...
  5. philstar

    1971 - YRY483J -Restoration

    Well guys I managed to get the bus road legal in time for my wedding, what an achievement! Got some great shots of it too...
  6. philstar

    Rear view interior mirror

    Hijacking this with related info—is my rear view mirror correct? Is my roof hole missing something? Here is the hole in my roof: ...and here is my interior mirror fixing: Since I replaced the roof (from a 68-71 bus) it now seems like this is too small and it won't grip the hole (TWSS).
  7. philstar

    Rear bumper orientation

    The answer, of course, is that the centre line should be below the mounting bolts, and you simply bend your brackets to fit your incredibly bent 50 year old bumper, or vice-versa.
  8. philstar

    Rear bumper orientation

    If I flip it the other way up (centre line below mounting bolts), my brackets don't fit, the angle is wrong. If I need to hammer the brackets I will—just wanted to check!
  9. philstar

    Rear bumper orientation

    I think I've had mine on upside down—just trying to fit some corner brackets and they will only line up if I flip the bumper, is this photo correct: Centre line crease is *above* the mounting points
  10. philstar

    Front windscreen replacement?

    If you want a dual-zone heated screen, there is a company in Bromsgrove that may have one left: https://www.uroglas.com/
  11. philstar

    Where is the VIN number stamped not on a plate

    "The chassis number is on the chassis plate on the bulkhead behind the off-side cab seat, on the M code plate on the bulkhead behind the near-side cab seat and stamped into the engine bay metalwork to the right of the engine by the battery tray." Source: (thread link) @sparkywig
  12. philstar

    Where is the VIN number stamped not on a plate

    Mine are stamped on an aluminium plate which is riveted to the panel behind the driver's seat—correct me if I'm wrong but I believe this is standard practice?
  13. philstar

    Help needed Where do I stick my pipes?

    In my '71 bus I don't have any breather pipes running on the ceiling of the engine bay (unless they're hidden above the insulation) and "H" (inlet vacuum takeoff) is connected to my air filter—is this wrong? I don't have a "C" connection on my air filter either. I'm just starting to investigate...
  14. philstar

    pop pop bang! rough running engine! Help needed :-)

    Interested to hear others' opinions on this, but I would go with BOSCH, Schofield sells them (£29): https://www.alanhschofield.com/ourparts/prod_6062333-Ignition-Coil-12volt-Bosch-211905105.html Same one in blue (well, silver with a blue sticker, £42)...
  15. philstar

    Initial engine break-in setup — running rough

    The culmination of 12 years of struggle! Plenty to do, but plenty done...
  16. philstar

    Initial engine break-in setup — running rough

    It works!!! It's coughing and spluttering a bit but I've definitely got advance (both kinds) and it's got the power I expected! I'm absolutely buzzing I love my bus!
  17. philstar

    Initial engine break-in setup — running rough

    I'd love to invest in a decent dizzy/ignition setup but I'm getting married in a fortnight and just need to get it working ASAP so it can take center stage! 😅 What would you recommend @Graham L —pertronix?
  18. philstar

    Initial engine break-in setup — running rough

    Unfortunately not, it's a powespark or accuspark SVDA—handily powerspark are 10 mins away from me in Bromsgrove, I doubt they are open today (Bank Holiday) but going to head over now just in case!
  19. philstar

    Initial engine break-in setup — running rough

    It was the compression tester! Getting over 145psi on all cylinders now using the new one! What a relief. I suspect the dizzy was sticking so I wasn't getting any vacuum advance OR any mechanical advance. I've got a spare 009 I can throw in tomorrow for a test drive while I get an SVDA sorted...
  20. philstar

    Help needed Where do I stick my pipes?

    I've never seen this—what are lines C/T-Piece and H? They are missing from my bay...
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