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  1. How To

    Mechanical & Techinal how tos. Guides and walkthroughs to some of the common tasks on late bays.
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    Latest: Adjusting Your Steering Box grandmst, Aug 5, 2020 at 7:03 PM
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  1. Woodylubber
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    The ones who never made it back

    Woodylubber, Aug 10, 2011 ... 13 14 15
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    Justin Pyfrom
    Aug 9, 2017
  2. b0dyr0ck2006
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    Camper friendly MOT Stations

    b0dyr0ck2006, Jul 4, 2012 ... 5 6 7
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    Phil Carter
    Jul 7, 2019
  3. Poptop2
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    M PLATE DECODER HERE... NOT WORKNG SEE OTHER m PLATE STICKY.

    Poptop2, Apr 6, 2014 ... 5 6 7
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    Stedlocks
    Jan 22, 2019
  4. JenW
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    Do you have a Firetec Engine bay Extinguisher? Cool Air are stockists

    JenW, Apr 16, 2013 ... 7 8 9
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    Iain McAvoy
    May 24, 2019
  5. BaG hEaD
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    Gas Regulations in Vans

    BaG hEaD, Apr 9, 2013 ... 2 3
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    pkrboo
    Apr 25, 2019
  6. Zebedee
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    Homemade waxoyl

    Zebedee, Jan 7, 2014 ... 2 3
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    20,794
    tony.
    Jul 12, 2020
  7. GingersVW
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    Roadside Toolkit List

    GingersVW, Apr 23, 2012 ... 2
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    Skater 8
    May 29, 2019
  8. Milky
    Sticky

    How to identify your VW baywindow cab door and hinge type thread

    Milky, Feb 18, 2018 ... 2
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    leflipflop
    May 6, 2020
  9. hailfrank
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    Post guidelines

    hailfrank, Sep 14, 2011
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    hailfrank
    Sep 14, 2011
  10. paulcalf
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    Tuning your solex carb - 28, 30,34 pict. A guide from total VW magazine

    paulcalf, May 10, 2019
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    Molteni Mike
    Nov 4, 2019
  11. Poptop2
    Sticky

    The new way to deciper your M-plate

    Poptop2, Apr 27, 2019
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    Steve Speirs
    Sep 1, 2019
  12. Barry Haynes
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    Thermostat repair

    Barry Haynes, Jun 12, 2020 ... 2
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    zedders
    Jun 26, 2020
  13. Darren MacRae

    My Bay won't start! Please read!

    Darren MacRae, Jun 1, 2015 ... 56 57 58
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    Barneyrubble
    Jun 19, 2015
  14. scote

    Are these heat exchangers original or repro?

    scote, Apr 26, 2013
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    foe
    Apr 27, 2013
  15. MorkC68

    Morks Type 4 1800 AP engine project

    MorkC68, Nov 1, 2013 ... 20 21 22
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    MorkC68
    Jul 17, 2017
  16. Grazzer

    I know it's been covered, but I'm very keen on doing a Scooby conversion. Is that better?

    Grazzer, Aug 22, 2013 ... 22 23 24
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    Joker
    Aug 2, 2014
  17. 1973daisey

    Fitting solar from scratch

    1973daisey, Jun 22, 2017 ... 26 27 28
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    paulcalf
    Jun 3, 2020
  18. bluerustybucket

    Chinese Night heater 2Kw

    bluerustybucket, Oct 8, 2018 ... 19 20 21
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    Uncle Nick
    Jul 29, 2020
  19. Poptop2

    Aug 72 - Aug 73 late bay discussion. 73 model year.

    Poptop2, Apr 7, 2014 ... 20 21 22
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    Poptop2
    Sep 14, 2018
  20. zedders

    Building in a battery charger

    zedders, Oct 13, 2015 ... 14 15 16
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    22,042
    AndyC
    Feb 11, 2016
  21. andyo

    Installing Dellorto DRLA 40's onto Type 4 2.0L Motor

    andyo, Jul 11, 2012 ... 5 6 7
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    21,711
    Kai
    Apr 26, 2018
  22. volkswombat

    Fitting a recon engine 1600tp

    volkswombat, Sep 1, 2016 ... 22 23 24
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    3901mick
    Feb 15, 2017
  23. Mucka

    Alternative fuel hose? Fuel pipe research

    Mucka, Jun 8, 2014 ... 4 5 6
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    paradox
    Aug 24, 2016
  24. MadFrankie

    Interior Wiring and Electrics - including info for leisure battery hook up

    MadFrankie, Aug 12, 2011 ... 2
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    19,142
    deadturtle
    Feb 5, 2016
  25. Dicky

    Fitting external Propex/Whale heater

    Dicky, Dec 18, 2015 ... 23 24 25
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    Dicky
    Apr 11, 2016
  26. PSG

    Engine stuck - Sounds broke - engine rebuild

    PSG, Jul 22, 2016 ... 18 19 20
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    nell
    Aug 31, 2016
  27. andyo

    Dellorto DRLA 40's - Mixture Screw Setting Procedure - Best Lean Idle

    andyo, May 21, 2014
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    andyo
    May 29, 2014
  28. Rixy

    Accuspark etc - any good???

    Rixy, Dec 12, 2011 ... 3 4 5
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    17,639
    snotty
    Jul 24, 2012
  29. grub

    Scooby conversions..any down sides?

    grub, Feb 22, 2018 ... 11 12 13
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    17,076
    MorkC68
    Mar 7, 2018
  30. BayWatcher

    Hydraulic struts to assist a pop-top: Any opinions?

    BayWatcher, Oct 22, 2011 ... 2 3 4
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    15,937
    Cov1987
    Oct 30, 2015
  31. Poptop2

    LPG CONVERSION PROS AND CONS QUESTIONS.

    Poptop2, Jun 22, 2013 ... 2 3 4
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    15,322
    vanorak
    Jul 2, 2014
  32. CSI_Will

    Spare Wheel Location

    CSI_Will, Apr 26, 2012 ... 5 6 7
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    14,883
    Huyrob
    Jun 4, 2020
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