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    Carb breather pipe?

    Hi everyone, I’ve recently bought a type 4 engine with a single mount carb. It has a pipe coming off the carb/ manifold and I have no idea where it should be routed to, at the moment it just has a bolt stuffed in the end! Any help would much appreciated. :|
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    Problems removing tappets!

    Hi everyone, I'm having a real struggle removing one of my solid tappets from my type 4 engine. Does anyone have any ideas how it can be done without splitting the case? Many thanks Denise x :x
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    Problems starting!!!

    Hi guys, I really need some help! I am having trouble getting my bus started mainly from cold. It turns over but will either start instantly or it seems to be flooding the engine and have to bump start it( which is bloody hard work)! Any thoughts? Cheers Denise x
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    Heavy clutch!

    Hi guys, I have a 71 bay and running a type4 2 ltr engine in it. Up till now I have put up with a really heavy clutch( well for a girl anyway) thinking that it was just the norm until I have a quick go in a friends and found it was alot easier!! :cry: Any ideas would be great? Thanks den x
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    White residue in the oil?

    Hi, I have a 71 bay and noticed there is some white residue on the oil filler cap. Is this anything to worry about? Thanks den
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    Vw t2, t25 engine tin wear

    Hi, I have a 71 bay with a late 2 ltr engine which I think was also used in early t25. I'm not 100% sure if all the tin wear is on there, and told it is very important for cooling! Can anyone help with maybe a diagram or similar so I can check? Thanks den x
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    Broken empi shifter

    Hi, i recently had my empi shifter fall apart on me and was wondering what bits went where! The main problem being a thin wire spring, anyone that can shine some light on this I would be very grateful. :roll:
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    Rancho gear box

    Hi guys, I recently bought a rancho gear box and tried fitting it today, it's brand new and I cant get it to work! I'm supposed to be taking it on hol soon and if I send it back to the company it will have to go to America and I really won't be left with much time! Is there anything I can try...
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    Cv joints

    Hi, I have recently bought a complete cv joint and drive shaft. And was wondering if I need to put grease on the bearing or whether it has already been done? Hope someone can help a damsel in distress! Thanks den. :?
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    gearbox oil

    hi all, can anyone help me with finding out the best oil for my gearbox in my 71 bay? thanx den :?
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    gear linkage on a 71 bay!

    hi, can anyone tell me what the purpose of the front and rear bushes on the gear linkage rod is, and when replacing the shift rod should it be greased up? thanks den. :?
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