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Mine is a 79 german import and has twin solex carbs

OK so Ive got my van back on the road after 2 year restoration. All I have to do now is stop some thief getting in and stealing things. I can stop them stealing it with an immobilizer, but what i really want is to stop them getting in by forcing the doors/lock. I have seen extra security locks for T...

Just done this in the back of my early westfalia. Got the belts from Just Kampers. when to the wiki on this site, read and followed pictures. Was straight forward, do it your self and save money.

Had to do this for my daughters car seat.

I used Carb exchange in leigton buzzard, I can giggly recommend them.

Thanks for the help I'll stick a bulb in and find out what happens

Hope someone can help. I have an Aircooled westfalia, while putting the dash back in I noticed there is a bulb holder above the headlight switch within the instrument panel. What its this for please?

I have the same engine and mine used to do this, found out it was the ignition timing control unit thingy or what ever it's called ( screwed on the left hand side of the engine bay as you look in. furthest away from you) Hope this helps. http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m263/phade1971/IMG_0519.jpg

thanks for that.

i guess i could live with the light coming through as i am not the one sleeping up there and I can alway water proof it some how.

So the fit was good then?

I did think that due to them being cheaper that they may not fit as well.

I want to renew my canvas on my early westy. Looking around there are lots of option. I have seen the on ebay £105 has anyone any experience in these type as the three hundred odd pounds from Just k's or Gunzel seems alot in comparison. I know they say you get what you pay for but just wanted to ask...

Thanks mate, looks like ive got a little work to do.

Can someone please point me in the direction of the page on the sliding door modification for wide wheels, i know ive seen it on here some time ago but just cant seem to locate it know i need it. Thanks

Thanks guys, hope i dont brake anything while trying to undo it, like my leg.

Anyone have any idea what size socket i need for the wheel hub nut on the rear of an early westfalia, ive got to take it of to put some longer studs in the hub. I have tried a wrench but the thing is stuck tight so think i'll have to bite the bullet and buy the right socket before i round it off. Th...