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    Shock absorbers , Front and rear

    I have recently restored a 1971 transporter/campmobile. Based on recommendations from a VW mechanic I used Sachs 701 131 on the front and Sacks 793...
    Post by: Doob, Sep 10, 2021 in forum: Steering, brakes & Suspension
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    Bought advanced timing light - should it measure advance ?

    Yes, good point Adrian - I should have been more general/generic with regard to alignment of the TDC timing marks. Guess I was just focused on my...
    Post by: Doob, Sep 9, 2021 in forum: Bay Tech Clinic
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    Bought advanced timing light - should it measure advance ?

    With regard to the advance timing feature of the timing light. I also have an Equus 590 518 timing light. I believe the Advance feature can be...
    Post by: Doob, Sep 6, 2021 in forum: Bay Tech Clinic
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    Tachometer troubleshooting

    I thought I might share my experience in trouble shooting issues with a VDO tachometer, when hooked up to my stock standard VW/Bosch coil &...
    Thread by: Doob, Aug 22, 2021, 4 replies, in forum: 'How To' & 'Handy Hints'
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    Engine idle and ignition timing issues

    Thanks Syncro, What did you have in mind? Are you suggesting the "461 vac can to AL spec, the carb needs to become a VW359-1. x125 main,60z emulsion...
    Post by: Doob, Aug 11, 2021 in forum: Engine & Transmission
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    Engine idle and ignition timing issues

    Many thanks 1500king - most impressed !!! Will be in contact about a shopping list!
    Post by: Doob, Aug 11, 2021 in forum: Engine & Transmission
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    Engine idle and ignition timing issues

    Thanks everyone for your comments - this is such a great forum! I am providing a little more information & clarification below. Also see attached, 3...
    Post by: Doob, Aug 9, 2021 in forum: Engine & Transmission
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    Engine idle and ignition timing issues

    I am having all sorts of difficulty getting my 1971 low light Kombi to idle. I am hoping someone can offer some words of wisdom. Background Info &...
    Thread by: Doob, Aug 4, 2021, 19 replies, in forum: Engine & Transmission
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    Sopru Campmobile Re-Registration & Engineering Reports

    I have not had any dealing with motor vehicle certification engineers, and not sure how they operate. But I wonder if it would be worth trying to...
    Post by: Doob, Jul 30, 2021 in forum: 'How To' & 'Handy Hints'
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    Sopru Campmobile Re-Registration & Engineering Reports

    Sorry I have been a bit slow in updating this post. It only took us 12 years to do our restoration but we finally got our 'Campmobile' re-registered...
    Post by: Doob, Jul 29, 2021 in forum: 'How To' & 'Handy Hints'
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    We're back

    Big thanks to who ever fixed the outage problem - this is such a great forum :)
    Post by: Doob, Jul 14, 2021 in forum: Kombi Club
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    Steering Box assessing wear

    Thanks Wayne - are you happy with the quality of the components you got for the box ? Where did you get them from?
    Post by: Doob, Jun 13, 2021 in forum: Bay Tech Clinic
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    Reinstalling Sopru Pop-Tops - Sealant

    We used Ian Brown of Alltrim - Unit 6 160 Beechboro Road South Bayswater WA 6053 - for the pop-top canvas and some internal upholstery work. This...
    Post by: Doob, Jun 13, 2021 in forum: Body