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That is one hell of project you have got there . Bloody well done 

I used Diesel Bob in Preston few years ago . Very good service , highly recommend. 

My van has an AAZ I’ve only had the van a few months so not checked the crank pulley wobble issue yet . I’ve seen the crankshaft mod with the special tool to turn it down to the correct length . You can buy the tool on Brickwerks but it’s a lot to spend for only one job . Does anyone have one I can ...

Hi. I'm not sure which is the right forum but I'm seeking advice on LPG for the cooker & fridge for a February 1985 T3 Westfalia Joker (1.9 L petrol engine). I have an underslung tank with the original german thread. I was told I needed a 1 ¾ inch ACME to UK/Dutch bayonet adapter.  However, I h...

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 ?
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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?

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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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