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There is a guy on FB that refurbishes the locks/barrels . I have not used him yet but I have chatted to him. Seems a decent fella .
Hes called Desi Yates 

I used DIESEL BOB , he’s based in Preston .  Very good service , I took my old one off the van and sent it to him I got it back about two weeks later like brand new . It was about 4 years ago  I bought dti gauge etc to get it all spot on , new cambelt etc at same time . The pump cost about £450 at t...

I’m looking for 2 x 100ah leisure batteries to fit in the front seats , I can’t find any. What is everyone using under seats , I’ve got Lead acid in the westy which is fine . I’m starting from scratch in the syncro so going to go lithium for more time off grid ( don’t want to fit solar aswell ) any ...

Any fridge recommendations to run off leisure batteries, I’m still going to be using the gas for the hob .From what I can see the Dometic  coolmatic CRX50 is the one to go for . My requirements are , it must fit into the Westfalia cupboard space and not protrude if possible , I’ve seen a trim kit fo...

I have a tin top van and want to fit a Poptop , I want to use original Westfalia Poptop roof and probably going to use Westagon style roof bed . So once you have cut out the hole in the roof you are left with the raw cut edge , I’m trying to find the frame that fits into the hole and hides/finishes ...

I’ve recently bought a Syncro , it’s got 1.9 AAZ TD engine in it . The engine has had a full rebuild by a German firm in the last 12 months I have all the invoices to show the work done . I’m considering some engine upgrades to increase power and longevity. I’ve looked in the forums and most of the ...

Anyone using induction hob in their van , what are you using to power it , what size battery , solar panel and inverter etc 
any advice or thoughts please 
 
cheers 

Just picked up a van it has. 1.9 AAZ TD engine . Which manual do I get that covers this engine , Bentley or is there another ?
cheers 

So o found a guy on Facebook 2/3 years ago who repairs/restores the barrel mechanism that your key goes into to unlock doors and tailgate . I can’t find his details now , does anybody know who it is or knows anyone else who does this kind of thing?

cheers 

Evening , Over the winter months I did a full refurb on my suspension ALL new bushes , ball joints etc etc , radius rods and bushes the full shooting match . I had the new ball joints pressed in by my local garage , when I fitted the steering knuckle I had the same problem with it catching the the n...

Anyone recommend Poptop roof installer . Looking for a Westfalia style Poptop putting on a tin top van .

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Now I know the correct sequence of the valves I have measured all the clearances again tonight , and I don’t believe it but they are all within tolerance . I’m very surprised. Thanks for all the messages of help . 

FarmerPhil wrote: ↑12 Apr 2026, 17:49 Screenshot from the JX service manual.
I would have made more sense if the had used 'E' for exhaust!

Thats great , thanks v much for taking the time …
 

FarmerPhil wrote: ↑12 Apr 2026, 12:15 Its symmetrical about the mid point, so doesn't matter which way your looking at it.

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I’ve checked in the Bentley manual on a cylinder head diagram and this looks like it’s right .
can anyone confirm ?

davidoft1 wrote: ↑12 Apr 2026, 15:22 you wont be able to set them unless you have specialist gear and a stack of spare shims, you can check them easily enough

I’ve got the specialist gear , bought it a good while back ..