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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 
 
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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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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.

Exhaust
Inlet
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Exhaust
Inlet
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Inlet
Exhaust
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Inlet
Exhaust

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 ..

 

dcworm57 wrote: ↑12 Apr 2026, 14:17 In the Bentley manual ?

I’ve got the Bentley manual but couldn’t find it , what page number ?

In the Bentley manual ?

Just getting ready to check and set the tappets . I wanted to check on here because it’s not clear in the Bentley manual.
So from the cambelt end is the valve sequence as follows

inlet/exhaust/inlet/exhaust/inlet/exhuast/inlet /exhaust .

thanks 

We have a Dometic/Waeco CoolMatic CRX 50 45L Fridge. It uses very little power. We are very happy with it. https://www.waecofridges.co.uk/ I should also add that we have a foldable solar panel. It’s the depth of the fridge that concerns me it’s 500 deep , it looks to me like it will protrude 40 mm ...