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Hi all, Trust you are happy, healthy and safe during these odd times. Does anyone have any tips, tricks or fixes for faux leather/ vinyl roof liner that has begun to bellow? The material has come unstuck in places, and has developed pockets of air behind it causing it to bubble / bellow out. i...

Hola! Hope you are all safe and well. One of the screws on my front door internal pull~handles has been replaced with an ugly countersunk type wood screw, and it looks shit. Does anyone know where I can source one of the correct, domed Phillips screws, please? Failing that, does anyone know...

Hi all, Our May (1971 Westy Crossover) will be going in for her annual service and MOT later this month, and I always have a few improvement jobs done to her whilst she is with Richard at VW Restorations of Halifax (brilliant business, brilliant service, brilliant bloke). I am thinking of...

We are now the proud parents of a 12 week old Miniature Schnauzer called Ralph. He is a lovely little pup and travels well. He has already been out for a few spins in May, our ‘71 Crossover, and is super chilled with the noise and bumps and rolls. Ralph loves his crate at home, and we would...

Hi fellow EBers, Does anyone know roughly how much oil is required from the minimum mark to the middle of the dipstick, or the maximum mark? Thanks in advance, Clean.

Hi peeps, Our 1971 Crossover starts first time, every time, and run's as sweet as you like. Particularly after a great overhaul by VW Restorations of Halifax. However...... she was recently borrowed by some friends, and on a couple of occasions they had difficulty restarting her when warm...

Hi tech-peeps, Help, please! Our 1971 Crossover has developed a fault with the indicator stalk; it only operates the indicators when turning left! Most unhelpful of her. The stalk clicks into position correctly turning right, but does not actuate the indicator unit. Is this a known fault...

Early Bayers, We have a Crossover Westy with the built in Roof Rack Storage Area at the back, behind the Pop Top. I would like to source a waterproof bag / sack to store our bedding in and place up top. This sort of thing...

Early Bayers, I have recently had some engine work done on our Crossover Westy, May, by VW Restorations, on the outskirts of Halifax, following a recommendation on this forum. I thought I would share what an outstanding level of Customer Service we have had, from a couple that know VW T2s...

So, whoever placed the oil filler tube where it sits in the engine bay wants a quick lesson in ergonomics and operability. Topping our thirsty bay up is such a pain, and I cannot be the first to think this. So, what are the top tips for easy filling of oil into a type 1 engine? Thanks, Clean.

Peeps, Is a Crossover (August 1971) considered to be an early, or late, bay? Am I actually on the wrong forum as a Crossover owner? Where is the best online resource for us charlatans? Thanks, Dirty.

Hi peeps, We are a few months in to ownership of our T2 Crossover Westy and loving her and the getaways with her. :D I need to identify a decent local T2 enthusiast to look after her for the foreseeable future (think services, repairs, etc). Does anyone have any personal recommendations in...

Peeps, Sorry for coming back with endless (newby) questions, but you guys are so effective at answering each question it is difficult not to. I have also searched high and low for the answer to this one and I am struggling, so here goes...... At the weekend one of the small springs on our R&R...

Early Bayers, We took May, our '71 Westy Crossover, for her first long run out since we have had her, and what a weekend to pick.... 28C all weekend on the east coast of North Yorkshire. A stunning weekend of bus life by any standard. She behaved impeccably, starting, idling and running sweet...

Early Bay Gurus, Our bus came with mismatched window winder handles, and I am trying to find a nice pair that actually works. I have bought a couple of pairs where the female spline (on the handle) is not keyed long enough to mesh with the male (on the bus). They have had to be returned. All...

Peeps, Apologies if this post is in the wrong place, but..... Should we spend £70 on a set of Summit Thermal Blinds for our bus, or are they a waste of money? Can anyone recommend an alternative? How do you keep your bus warm at night (nothing saucy, please)? :roll: Thanks, Richie Clean...