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Afternoon all, I’ve finally decided to replace the original front two seats in my 71 plate van with something a little more modern. I’m after something that fits in with minimal fuss that gives a bit more support than the original! What seats do people go for? Is there a selection of standard...

Hi, Is there such thing as a conversion kit to change from drums to discs on the rear and if so where can I get the kit? Thanks

Good morning, Has anyone got a reliable way of checking the fuel tank contents. My gauge has been dodgy in the past and the sensor was replaced so was hoping to keep an eye on it. Thanks

Evening all, I have recently refitted my 009 points dizzy after the electric ignition I installed failed. I took the bus for a drive and after about half an hour she started to cut out at low rpm, i.e. coming to a stop. She started again straight away and I just kept the revs up at low speeds...

Afternoon all, Not a major issue just wondering if there’s anything I can do to stop this drip seen at the bottom left of the rocker cover, I’ve changed the gasket and cleaned it up but the drip continues. The other side is fine. Has anyone any pointers? Thanks, Owen

Evening all, Its not really an issue at the moment but something that maybe in the future so thought id see what people think. The van will start first time every time when cold. However when its warm, e.g. starting back up at the petrol station, it takes a fair while to fire. It turns over...

Evening all, My sliding door, closes, locks and opens without much bother. The issue is when closed and locked it sticks out a little at the back and not fully sealing. Which this time of year can make it pretty chilly on a night! Has anyone got any tips, is it an adjustment and if so is it...

Morning all, My 71 Bay wouldn't start the other day and after going through the checks in John Muir's book, sparks and fuel where there should be (the battery was fine), the book then moved onto the EGR valve, however it stated that my engine does not come with this valve so i called Green...

Hi all, Im after fitting an electronic ignition but before i get started I have a query about statically timing the engine once the new system is fitted. The instructions say that the notch in the bottom pulley lined up with the split in the engine case is TDC. They then go on to say that most...

Hi all, I've been considering changing my standard points ignition to the electronic upgrade for a while and thought id put it to the forum for some advice. I can manage the adjusting of the points but travelling with a young family thought it would be one less thing to be concerned with. Ive...

Another general query, After my last few trips I've noticed grease stream marks coming out of the bearing dust cover. I took off the covers to find them full of clean grease. The question I have is when greasing the front axel beam should this grease go all the way through the bearing and fill...

Hi all, When i dip my headlights from full beam, they wink! The left one stays on while the right one goes off. Im new to the scene but can't imagine thats normal! Any pointers would be appreciated. Thanks

Morning all, Ive noticed that occasionally when in fourth, (sometimes when first setting off, sometimes after driving for a while) it looses its umph. Its happened on hills which I understand but its also happened on very slight inclines slowing right down to 30. Is this a norm or should i...

Good morning all, Ive just returned from a trip and have a few queries. The first being quite an alarming brake failure! I had been driving for about half an hour. I stopped for ten minutes, when I started up and pulled off I had no brakes, pedal straight to the floor. I pumped the pedal and got...

Hi all, I'm new to EarlyBay having owned my van for a little over six months but have already found the forums helpful. The problem I have is that my headlights are quite dull to the point that I need them on full beam to drive at night, then going to dipped when necessary which isn't great! Ive...