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'How To' & 'Handy Hints'

A section for handy tips, repairs, or advice given, by Kombi enthusiasts. Step by Step guides and answers to frequently asked questions

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  1. ttmck
    Sticky

    link for adjusting carburettors

    ttmck, Jul 15, 2011
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    11
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    3,851
    Mordred
    Oct 30, 2019
  2. felixqld66
    Sticky

    Fitting Non standard wheels- Photos/other info

    felixqld66, Jan 19, 2008 ... 18 19 20
    Replies:
    397
    Views:
    109,175
    Barry
    Oct 18, 2019
  3. StevieVW
    Sticky

    Doing CV's DIY

    StevieVW, Jan 9, 2009 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    56
    Views:
    17,223
    Ian and Shelley
    Sep 28, 2019
  4. ttmck
    Sticky

    Bay Window Fuel Gauge Access

    ttmck, Mar 18, 2007 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    74
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    24,072
    ttmck
    Aug 20, 2019
  5. Split 1
    Sticky

    Bay Beam Narrowing

    Split 1, Mar 9, 2008
    Replies:
    19
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    6,690
    west_coast_livin
    Jun 28, 2019
  6. Campervanstu
    Sticky

    I discovered an online parts catalogue/ Microfiche

    Campervanstu, May 26, 2019
    Replies:
    4
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    472
    Mordred
    May 29, 2019
  7. cbus
    Sticky

    Repairing/ painting fibreglass poptops.

    cbus, Jan 14, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    31
    Views:
    4,167
    cbus
    Sep 29, 2018
  8. felixqld66
    Sticky

    Oil Change Type 4 with pics

    felixqld66, Nov 19, 2007 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    44
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    16,717
    cbus
    Sep 14, 2018
  9. ttmck
    Sticky

    So why change your points

    ttmck, Apr 22, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    8,988
    evan&janine
    Aug 24, 2018
  10. felixqld66
    Sticky

    How to fit an electronic ignition

    felixqld66, Jul 30, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    14,059
    KahunaKombi
    Mar 24, 2018
  11. Schmoburger
    Sticky

    Fireproofing your Kombi... a must read for all Kombi owners.

    Schmoburger, Jul 22, 2006 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    90
    Views:
    32,239
    David H
    Feb 4, 2018
  12. BrianK
    Sticky

    CB Radios

    BrianK, Dec 9, 2006 ... 4 5 6
    Replies:
    109
    Views:
    26,256
    Mordred
    Jan 13, 2018
  13. Doc
    Sticky

    Sliding Door adjustment

    Doc, Mar 4, 2007 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    42
    Views:
    18,590
    Mordred
    Nov 28, 2017
  14. MY74VW
    Sticky

    How to replace centre pin for steering.

    MY74VW, Jun 16, 2007
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    15,721
    MikeS56
    Jun 30, 2017
  15. Marty
    Sticky

    Dual Battery - Power in the bus

    Marty, Aug 1, 2008 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    54
    Views:
    14,662
    David H
    Jun 6, 2017
  16. Mothership
    Sticky

    installing window winder mechanism

    Mothership, Apr 7, 2009 ... 2
    Replies:
    25
    Views:
    12,494
    David H
    Apr 4, 2017
  17. Schmoburger
    Sticky

    Clutch Cable replacement for the DIY Kombi Pilot.

    Schmoburger, May 21, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    28
    Views:
    12,622
    splitbus
    Oct 27, 2016
  18. emby
    Sticky

    Tappet Adjustment

    emby, Feb 19, 2011 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    53
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    17,674
    Bay_watch
    Oct 2, 2016
  19. splitwit
    Sticky

    fitting bed seats

    splitwit, Apr 1, 2006 ... 5 6 7
    Replies:
    121
    Views:
    44,402
    Mike Kerr
    Apr 4, 2016
  20. oldman
    Sticky

    Lock barrels explained......

    oldman, Jan 16, 2016
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    0
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    2,469
    oldman
    Jan 16, 2016
  21. Schmoburger
    Sticky

    Valve adjustment for smarties!

    Schmoburger, Jan 20, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    34
    Views:
    16,906
    wowkombi
    Jan 2, 2016
  22. torquenut
    Sticky

    Vaccuum Hoses should not leak!!

    torquenut, Jan 28, 2008
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    7,420
    splitbus
    Nov 7, 2015
  23. Rev.
    Sticky

    Removing Alternator

    Rev., Sep 10, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    10,914
    Mordred
    Jan 13, 2015
  24. Rev.
    Sticky

    Changing Rear Brake Pads

    Rev., Oct 16, 2007
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    5,099
    nomadic
    Aug 31, 2014
  25. kommodius
    Sticky

    Type IV fuel line and filter replacement.

    kommodius, Feb 18, 2007
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    4,287
    DanSA
    Mar 5, 2014
  26. Rev.
    Sticky

    Covering Door Cards

    Rev., Mar 31, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    12,977
    jenniewren
    Jul 18, 2013
  27. Doc
    Sticky

    In Preparation for New Carbs

    Doc, Jan 26, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    9,927
    Kai
    May 30, 2013
  28. fekkinell
    Sticky

    Heater booster fan!

    fekkinell, Jul 18, 2007 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    48
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    21,635
    grumble
    Nov 30, 2012
  29. MattB
    Sticky

    Cheap and Easy Headlight Reminder

    MattB, Aug 23, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    31
    Views:
    12,960
    nikferatu
    Apr 2, 2012
  30. retro1
    Sticky

    Repairing rust in front baywindow kombi

    retro1, Jul 14, 2006 ... 2
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    16,961
    poGo
    Aug 20, 2011
  31. Rhys
    Sticky

    Easy, cheap effective rust removal

    Rhys, May 6, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    38
    Views:
    12,963
    Dusty Waves
    Apr 28, 2011
  32. KahunaKombi
    Sticky

    Vinyl and Carpet Dye

    KahunaKombi, Jun 6, 2007
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    3,960
    TheRussian
    Apr 12, 2011
  33. Rev.
    Sticky

    Replacing Accelerator Cable

    Rev., Oct 27, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    11,174
    Radar61
    Sep 25, 2009
  34. greengiraffes
    Sticky

    How to setup my dual battery system

    greengiraffes, Sep 24, 2007 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    40
    Views:
    16,714
    Dingostrategy
    Mar 27, 2009
  35. Rev.
    Sticky

    Changing Front Disk Brake Pads

    Rev., Oct 21, 2007
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    3,387
    felixqld66
    Mar 26, 2009
  36. cammokombi
    Sticky

    Tyre Pressure advice and members comments

    cammokombi, Jan 25, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    13,656
    Mickldo
    Sep 1, 2008
  37. christoph_000
    Sticky

    3 way fridges

    christoph_000, Mar 13, 2008
    Replies:
    1
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    3,690
    ttmck
    Apr 30, 2008
  38. ttmck
    Sticky

    on line fuel calculator thanks rev.

    ttmck, Jan 7, 2008
    Replies:
    0
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    2,873
    ttmck
    Jan 7, 2008
  39. Liz Crock

    Blaze Cut for Kombi

    Liz Crock, Jan 13, 2020 at 10:55 AM
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    115
    David H
    Jan 14, 2020 at 10:09 PM
  40. Liz Crock

    Engine compartment painting

    Liz Crock, Jan 13, 2020 at 9:15 AM
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    54
    cbus
    Jan 13, 2020 at 11:24 AM
  41. Stuvada

    Removing bump stops and camber nut.

    Stuvada, Jan 7, 2020
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    94
    grumble
    Jan 11, 2020
  42. DrowningBitByBit

    Van Covers - Breathable or waterproof?

    DrowningBitByBit, Dec 31, 2019
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    79
    DrowningBitByBit
    Dec 31, 2019
  43. Alan Butler

    Brake warning light - goes out when braking

    Alan Butler, Nov 5, 2019
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    269
    Alan Butler
    Nov 26, 2019
  44. Ian and Shelley

    Keep your hands on all your old bits !!

    Ian and Shelley, Oct 18, 2019
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    177
    Barry
    Oct 19, 2019
  45. openwindows

    LED Dash lights???

    openwindows, Sep 7, 2019
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    161
    openwindows
    Sep 7, 2019
  46. cbus

    Exhaust radiated heat reduction methods.

    cbus, Sep 4, 2019
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    158
    cbus
    Sep 5, 2019
  47. Josht3

    Battery help

    Josht3, Jul 9, 2019 ... 2
    Replies:
    31
    Views:
    872
    drivesafe
    Aug 17, 2019
  48. 73kombi

    Protecting mirrors

    73kombi, Aug 7, 2019
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    193
    73kombi
    Aug 8, 2019
  49. Borgey

    ‘How to attach front roo bar?

    Borgey, Jun 18, 2019
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    227
    Borgey
    Jun 18, 2019
  50. pyotie

    Fitting an Air Filter

    pyotie, Aug 17, 2007
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    768
    cbus
    Jun 1, 2019
  51. thegoron

    Procedure for replacing the front bush (under the gearstick)? and other easy ones.

    thegoron, Sep 15, 2009 ... 2
    Replies:
    38
    Views:
    6,580
    Borgey
    May 13, 2019
  52. OSF

    What sealant to use?

    OSF, May 10, 2019
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    226
    Grantus
    May 11, 2019
  53. The 4 of bus

    Gas bottle storage

    The 4 of bus, Apr 13, 2019
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    225
    Barry
    Apr 13, 2019
  54. wombatventures

    Multi Meters

    wombatventures, Apr 1, 2019
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    392
    Alpal
    Apr 10, 2019
  55. Pau

    Looking for a mechanic

    Pau, Apr 2, 2019
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    245
    Pau
    Apr 3, 2019
  56. Mordred

    Type IV Mechanical fuel pump replacement hints

    Mordred, Mar 24, 2019
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    180
    Mordred
    Mar 24, 2019
  57. 77/kombi/surfer

    Panel Beating Course - Sydney

    77/kombi/surfer, Mar 14, 2014 ... 2
    Replies:
    35
    Views:
    4,809
    Lorna Keane
    Mar 23, 2019
  58. Surfing72

    Car Stereo wiring help please

    Surfing72, Mar 20, 2019 ... 2
    Replies:
    23
    Views:
    661
    David H
    Mar 22, 2019
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