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    My Van Fire, Please learn the lessons.

    Well, after 4 years of searching this forum for parts, receiving fantastic advice and generally enjoying the scene the unforeseen happened. My van engine burst into flames and the 1969 Dormobile was written off. I read many articles advising the installation of a fire extinguisher but always...
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    dormobile roof curtain track

    was the curtain track either side of the roof windows originally screwed or glued to the inside of the roof cap please? Many thanks.
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    Is my oil bath missing something?

    My 1969 manual (my van year) shows the oil bath connected to a cable which disappears in the engine somewhere. My actual oil bath has no cable going to it. The bit where it possibly connects to is missing (?) see the photo where the white area is. I have also read that some use a wax...
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    Worn torsion arm bushing

    I new to doing technical repairs and have just come to replace the rear torsion arm bushing. The problem is the old one is so worn the torsion plate plate cover won’t fit with the new one as the centre is now put! I’ve read torsion plates are danderous so... Is this an expensive fix and needs...
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    how to renovate headlamp reflectors

    hi, what's the best way to renovate a tarnished set of headlamp reflectors please? thank you.
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    Wanted, castle nut for steering arm

    After the castle nut that goes on the steering arm please with photos
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    Wanted, original locking petrol cap

    After one that is correct for a 69 van with pictures please
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    Headlight flash not working

    Bit vague unfortunately but my headlights won't flash when I pull up on the indicator stalk. any ideas please?? ta
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    Wanted..dormobile skylight black turn knob

    Don’t know the technical name but I need one of these to keep the skylight fastened shut/open
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    Various parts for sale

    PM me realistic offers please:- Sliding door catch (requires spring) Original front indicator Indicator housing (new)
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    Dormobile bracket for under rear seat

    This is the table bracket that fixes to the unit on the left hand side under the rear seat. Realistic offers please as I need the cash to keep my van alive! Payment via PayPal only.
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    Leaky front panel - causes and solutions please

    :( argh, after spending a wad of cash getting rid of rust to the lower quarters, my front panel is leaking in! It seems to be pouring in through the upper front panel behind the dash - see the photos below. What is the cause (as from the outside it looks ok) and what would be the solution...
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    Thermostat link rod connection

    Is it possible to install the thermostat link rod without removing the engine please? If so how do I do it? Many thanks
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    WANTED>> thermostat and stand

    hi does anyone have a good condition, working thermostat and stand for a 1969 bay window for sale please? I will need it pretty quickly.
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    Drain holes in floor pan. We’re they originally there?

    I have put a new floor pan in from jk. It has a set of holes near the rear tub. Were they originally there on early bays or were they put in for later vans which this is adapted from? Thanks
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    Dormobile trim bits... where do they go??

    Can anyone kindly tell me where these trim bits go please? I acquired them with the van. Thank you.
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    WANTED>> Front bumper brackets

    anyone got a good, straight set for a 69 van please?
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    dormobile passenger seat

    the passenger seat on my 69 dormobile is only held in place by a front hinge (to lift the seat for the cooker) and a clip in the middle of the back rest. Some seats have a double cupped bracket to hold the rear of the seat base down (and making the rake slightly adjustable) but I can t figure...
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    WANTED>>pitman bolt and split pin

    anyone got part no.19 on this pic for sale please which is the bolt for the pitman arm?
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    wanted dormobile dickie seat base

    Does anyone have one of these under seat bases for sale please?
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