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Hi all - nice to be back, been abroad for a few years, so great to be back with the van on the road again, now finishing all those jobs that need to be done but loving driving the van again. V. early 68 by the way. I have a gearbox issue - I know with these things it is almost impossible to...

Further to my question a while ago at wildly dipping headlights, I need to replace the regulator in my alternator. Mine looks like this though: with the wire connection coming out of the top - nothing like the bit I just ordered from JK, and which I see everywhere else...?

I think my regulator (internal) has gone on the van - posted a while ago about an intermittent charging light issue, which involved flashing headlights. Current alternator is pretty old, may use opportunity to replace whole thing - if so, any reason to 'upgrade' to a 75amp version? Don't have a...

Looking to add one of these onto my '68 van. Looking for decent condition, doesn't have to be perfect, just straight and with out rusty holes! I am located in Surrey.

Is it possible to retro-fit the bulkhead that sits between the engine and fuel tank on later vans. Mine is a '68 and so does not have one, but can't help think it is a good idea in terms of noise and safety. So - worth fitting? Where can one get one - anyone got one to sell?! :)

My sliding door needs lots of adjustment to fit properly, but the lower rollers (on the 'front' lower corner of the door) need some TLC - the roller that guides 'in/out' along the runner is fine (the horizontal one) but the one that guides 'up/down' has a buggered bearing. Amazingly the cost of...

So, we are due on a ferry from Dover at 2pm on Friday. Heading down to Reims for a mini 'Revival' at the old circuit. Last minute trip, as we both have the following week off for a bit of a tour. Decided to take the van, rather than the 7, as we can camp and save. Doing a little bit of work on...

I notice that JK do two different types of windscreen rubber - a 'natural rubber' version ('easier to fit' ), and a EPM.....another type(tougher?) Which should I use? Got all my other rubbers from Status, and a few from Heritage. Any no no's for windscreen seals - will probably use Heritage or...

I have done this in the past for the rear hatch glass - but can't remember! I have to fit the side windows again with new rubber - I've got the cord in the rim around the window etc etc - but where is the best place to 'start' the push-pull. By that I mean should I aim to try and fit one bottom...

I'd lost my thread again, but found it in the 'How to...' section - which is cool, thanks! (How I fitted my Propex) But can I make a request/suggestion? Would it be possible to copy the original thread rather than move it - reason being that it doesn't look like it is possible to ask questions...

Anyone who has got one of these guys to fit may appreciate that the supplied instructions could perhaps be clearer. It isn't a massively complicated thing to fit, but hell - a picture speaks a thousand words, so here are mine. Not saying this is the best place to fit, or the best way - but it is...

I am currently replacing window rubbers/repainting. Took the covers off (well, cut them off actually...) that are under the rear side window - then cover the sliding door mechanism/runner on the nearside, and on the other side they just cover where the mech/runner would be if my van were left...

Been meaning to post a load of photo threads for months now - here is the first! As some of you may know, a few months ago I was sorting/painting the underside of my van. As I did this, I also re-insulated all the heater pipes (having replaced the middle length under the van) You can see some of...

Re-fitting windows soon with nice new rubber. Offside rear side window has a 1/4 light fitted, which I need to replace. Is my only option and 'original' one from a breakers? I already have the new rubber. I have a second hand one for the sliding door on the otherside. Just noticed that JK do a...

Do the side windows (middle and rear) really use the same window rubber? With the rubbers being shaped for the 90 degree corners in the middle window, do these moulded corners really 'flatten out' enough to go round the 'rear upper' corner, on the rear side window, smoothly, with out looking...

I'm re-doing my interior, and want to add a single gas ring. Looking for something very small - just for coffee etc - won't be cooking a roast in there. I want it with as small a footprint as possible as I want to make the cabinet it is in as narrow as I can. Ideally with a stainless 'undertray'...

Had a look at my timing last night and jumping about all over the place! Distributor (single vac type) is probably original, so shaft is a tad worn! Been meaning to fit a pertonix for ages so now seems like a good time to do so. Plan is to buy new vac distributor and pertonix kit and fit all at...

Just about to pop it all back in after getting a new bush...anywhere I should look in particular to grease/check etc? Best way to insert bush? Put on starter motor shaft and bolt up starter motor, or insert into bellhousing first? Managed to bugger one up doing that last night - when it was in...

Van tends to start very well - if you need to push start it, she'll start at walking pace on the first kick... But starter motor seems to be struggling. Throws no problem, turns engine, but often slows right down - almost sounds as if engine is jamming! - then it will often 'free-up' and spin...

'68 Single Port Should I get some of these...? http://www.dellorto.co.uk/merchandise/products_details.asp?PartNo=T1-SP-ICTkit&CategoryID=12&PartsectionID=48 ...advantages/disadvantages? Everything else on engine is standard. Will these be a bugger to set up etc...