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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. Rev.
    Sticky

    Removing Alternator

    Rev., Sep 10, 2007 ... 2
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    30
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    12,632
    Mordred
    May 24, 2022
  2. MY74VW
    Sticky

    How to replace centre pin for steering.

    MY74VW, Jun 16, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    19,678
    Stormin12345
    Jul 18, 2021
  3. Mordred
    Sticky

    Tachometric Relay For Fuel Pump Wiring

    Mordred, Sep 22, 2020
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    2,543
    grumble
    Jul 15, 2021
  4. Campervanstu
    Locked Sticky

    I discovered an online parts catalogue/ Microfiche

    Campervanstu, May 26, 2019
    Replies:
    5
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    3,664
    Doob
    Sep 24, 2020
  5. cbus
    Sticky

    Repairing/ painting fibreglass poptops.

    cbus, Jan 14, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    35
    Views:
    10,784
    Ian and Shelley
    Sep 14, 2020
  6. Mordred
    Locked Sticky

    CV Joint Orientation Bay Window

    Mordred, May 1, 2020
    Replies:
    2
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    2,998
    Doob
    Aug 23, 2020
  7. StevieVW
    Sticky

    Doing CV's DIY

    StevieVW, Jan 9, 2009 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    57
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    21,977
    Doob
    Aug 23, 2020
  8. felixqld66
    Sticky

    Fitting Non standard wheels- Photos/other info

    felixqld66, Jan 19, 2008 ... 18 19 20
    Replies:
    399
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    126,550
    cbus
    Jan 31, 2020
  9. ttmck
    Locked Sticky

    link for adjusting carburettors

    ttmck, Jul 15, 2011
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    6,901
    Mordred
    Oct 30, 2019
  10. ttmck
    Sticky

    Bay Window Fuel Gauge Access

    ttmck, Mar 18, 2007 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    74
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    30,725
    ttmck
    Aug 20, 2019
  11. Split 1
    Sticky

    Bay Beam Narrowing

    Split 1, Mar 9, 2008
    Replies:
    19
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    9,785
    west_coast_livin
    Jun 28, 2019
  12. felixqld66
    Sticky

    Oil Change Type 4 with pics

    felixqld66, Nov 19, 2007 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    44
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    22,098
    cbus
    Sep 14, 2018
  13. ttmck
    Sticky

    So why change your points

    ttmck, Apr 22, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    11,111
    evan&janine
    Aug 24, 2018
  14. felixqld66
    Sticky

    How to fit an electronic ignition

    felixqld66, Jul 30, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    16,045
    KahunaKombi
    Mar 24, 2018
  15. Schmoburger
    Sticky

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

    Schmoburger, Jul 22, 2006 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    90
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    36,034
    David H
    Feb 4, 2018
  16. BrianK
    Sticky

    CB Radios

    BrianK, Dec 9, 2006 ... 4 5 6
    Replies:
    109
    Views:
    28,878
    Mordred
    Jan 13, 2018
  17. Doc
    Locked Sticky

    Sliding Door adjustment

    Doc, Mar 4, 2007 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    42
    Views:
    21,763
    Mordred
    Nov 28, 2017
  18. Marty
    Sticky

    Dual Battery - Power in the bus

    Marty, Aug 1, 2008 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    54
    Views:
    16,747
    David H
    Jun 6, 2017
  19. Mothership
    Sticky

    installing window winder mechanism

    Mothership, Apr 7, 2009 ... 2
    Replies:
    25
    Views:
    15,002
    David H
    Apr 4, 2017
  20. Schmoburger
    Locked Sticky

    Clutch Cable replacement for the DIY Kombi Pilot.

    Schmoburger, May 21, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    28
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    13,981
    splitbus
    Oct 27, 2016
  21. emby
    Sticky

    Tappet Adjustment

    emby, Feb 19, 2011 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    53
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    20,181
    Bay_watch
    Oct 2, 2016
  22. splitwit
    Sticky

    fitting bed seats

    splitwit, Apr 1, 2006 ... 5 6 7
    Replies:
    121
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    47,572
    Mike Kerr
    Apr 4, 2016
  23. oldman
    Sticky

    Lock barrels explained......

    oldman, Jan 16, 2016
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    0
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    2,887
    oldman
    Jan 16, 2016
  24. Schmoburger
    Sticky

    Valve adjustment for smarties!

    Schmoburger, Jan 20, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    34
    Views:
    19,095
    wowkombi
    Jan 2, 2016
  25. torquenut
    Sticky

    Vaccuum Hoses should not leak!!

    torquenut, Jan 28, 2008
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    8,042
    splitbus
    Nov 7, 2015
  26. Rev.
    Sticky

    Changing Rear Brake Pads

    Rev., Oct 16, 2007
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    5,533
    nomadic
    Aug 31, 2014
  27. kommodius
    Sticky

    Type IV fuel line and filter replacement.

    kommodius, Feb 18, 2007
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    4,829
    DanSA
    Mar 5, 2014
  28. Rev.
    Sticky

    Covering Door Cards

    Rev., Mar 31, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    14,230
    jenniewren
    Jul 18, 2013
  29. Doc
    Sticky

    In Preparation for New Carbs

    Doc, Jan 26, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    10,845
    Kai
    May 30, 2013
  30. fekkinell
    Sticky

    Heater booster fan!

    fekkinell, Jul 18, 2007 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    48
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    24,264
    grumble
    Nov 30, 2012
  31. MattB
    Sticky

    Cheap and Easy Headlight Reminder

    MattB, Aug 23, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    31
    Views:
    14,065
    nikferatu
    Apr 2, 2012
  32. retro1
    Sticky

    Repairing rust in front baywindow kombi

    retro1, Jul 14, 2006 ... 2
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    18,531
    poGo
    Aug 20, 2011
  33. Rhys
    Sticky

    Easy, cheap effective rust removal

    Rhys, May 6, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    38
    Views:
    14,008
    Dusty Waves
    Apr 28, 2011
  34. KahunaKombi
    Sticky

    Vinyl and Carpet Dye

    KahunaKombi, Jun 6, 2007
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    4,302
    TheRussian
    Apr 12, 2011
  35. Rev.
    Sticky

    Replacing Accelerator Cable

    Rev., Oct 27, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    12,816
    Radar61
    Sep 25, 2009
  36. greengiraffes
    Sticky

    How to setup my dual battery system

    greengiraffes, Sep 24, 2007 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    40
    Views:
    19,138
    Dingostrategy
    Mar 27, 2009
  37. Rev.
    Sticky

    Changing Front Disk Brake Pads

    Rev., Oct 21, 2007
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    3,882
    felixqld66
    Mar 26, 2009
  38. cammokombi
    Sticky

    Tyre Pressure advice and members comments

    cammokombi, Jan 25, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    15,780
    Mickldo
    Sep 1, 2008
  39. christoph_000
    Sticky

    3 way fridges

    christoph_000, Mar 13, 2008
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    4,042
    ttmck
    Apr 30, 2008
  40. Klaus Schroeder

    Panel joint gaps need filling……

    Klaus Schroeder, May 3, 2022
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    176
    Klaus Schroeder
    May 5, 2022
  41. AT501

    T5 Central locking

    AT501, Apr 10, 2022
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    90
    KahunaKombi
    Apr 10, 2022
  42. oldman

    Starting issues ? Not running not quite right ? Check this…….

    oldman, Jan 20, 2022
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    627
    Ninga
    Mar 26, 2022
  43. Doob

    Sopru Campmobile Re-Registration & Engineering Reports

    Doob, Sep 27, 2020
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    1,161
    David H
    Mar 14, 2022
  44. Jenny Frappell

    Sew a Kombi awning

    Jenny Frappell, Mar 3, 2022
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    177
    David H
    Mar 3, 2022
  45. Liz Crock

    Fridge and solar panels ideas

    Liz Crock, Jan 31, 2022
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    511
    Liz Crock
    Feb 8, 2022
  46. Josht3

    Battery help

    Josht3, Jul 9, 2019 ... 2
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    2,240
    Maccas
    Feb 5, 2022
  47. corinneb

    Looking for recommendations for repairers for poptop spring replacements

    corinneb, Nov 26, 2021
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    401
    corinneb
    Dec 11, 2021
  48. Scott Turner

    T3 Trakka Poptop Refurb

    Scott Turner, Dec 9, 2021
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    232
    Wiz
    Dec 9, 2021
  49. gdrabs

    Awning that works - simple...

    gdrabs, Nov 28, 2021
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    263
    oldman
    Nov 28, 2021
  50. donkeysliketacos

    long drive tips

    donkeysliketacos, Nov 15, 2021
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    285
    Alpal
    Nov 16, 2021
  51. Stormin12345

    Brake return spring replacement

    Stormin12345, Oct 10, 2021
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    236
    Barry
    Oct 10, 2021
  52. Chloe & Sassette

    Kombi Covers

    Chloe & Sassette, Aug 26, 2021 ... 2
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    653
    Lifecraft
    Sep 3, 2021
  53. MeMatt

    Awning type?

    MeMatt, Dec 27, 2020 ... 2
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    1,150
    oldman
    Aug 29, 2021
  54. Doob

    Tachometer troubleshooting

    Doob, Aug 22, 2021
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    258
    syncro
    Aug 26, 2021
  55. corinneb

    Awning for 72 camper

    corinneb, Aug 12, 2021
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    183
    corinneb
    Aug 12, 2021
  56. mr happy

    Detailed Carburettor setup video

    mr happy, Feb 26, 2021
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    454
    Barry
    Feb 26, 2021
  57. Nigel

    Retro-fitting supplementary gauges

    Nigel, Jan 25, 2009 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    57
    Views:
    43,752
    Nigel
    Feb 25, 2021
  58. Liz Crock

    Blaze Cut for Kombi

    Liz Crock, Jan 13, 2020
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    823
    Doob
    Feb 17, 2021
  59. njg02

    Camper interior lighting.

    njg02, Jan 14, 2021
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    610
    njg02
    Feb 6, 2021
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