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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. Split 1
    Sticky

    Bay Beam Narrowing

    Split 1, Mar 9, 2008
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    19
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    6,418
    west_coast_livin
    Jun 28, 2019
  2. Campervanstu
    Sticky

    I discovered an online parts catalogue/ Microfiche

    Campervanstu, May 26, 2019
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    264
    Mordred
    May 29, 2019
  3. felixqld66
    Sticky

    Fitting Non standard wheels- Photos/other info

    felixqld66, Jan 19, 2008 ... 18 19 20
    Replies:
    389
    Views:
    105,410
    cbus
    Feb 11, 2019
  4. cbus
    Sticky

    Repairing/ painting fibreglass poptops.

    cbus, Jan 14, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    31
    Views:
    3,551
    cbus
    Sep 29, 2018
  5. felixqld66
    Sticky

    Oil Change Type 4 with pics

    felixqld66, Nov 19, 2007 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    44
    Views:
    16,163
    cbus
    Sep 14, 2018
  6. StevieVW
    Sticky

    Doing CV's DIY

    StevieVW, Jan 9, 2009 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    51
    Views:
    16,599
    cbus
    Sep 2, 2018
  7. ttmck
    Sticky

    So why change your points

    ttmck, Apr 22, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    30
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    8,717
    evan&janine
    Aug 24, 2018
  8. ttmck
    Sticky

    link for adjusting carburettors

    ttmck, Jul 15, 2011
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    3,369
    cbus
    Apr 25, 2018
  9. felixqld66
    Sticky

    How to fit an electronic ignition

    felixqld66, Jul 30, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    13,684
    KahunaKombi
    Mar 24, 2018
  10. Schmoburger
    Sticky

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

    Schmoburger, Jul 22, 2006 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    90
    Views:
    31,504
    David H
    Feb 4, 2018
  11. BrianK
    Sticky

    CB Radios

    BrianK, Dec 9, 2006 ... 4 5 6
    Replies:
    109
    Views:
    25,713
    Mordred
    Jan 13, 2018
  12. Doc
    Sticky

    Sliding Door adjustment

    Doc, Mar 4, 2007 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    42
    Views:
    18,032
    Mordred
    Nov 28, 2017
  13. MY74VW
    Sticky

    How to replace centre pin for steering.

    MY74VW, Jun 16, 2007
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    15,360
    MikeS56
    Jun 30, 2017
  14. Marty
    Sticky

    Dual Battery - Power in the bus

    Marty, Aug 1, 2008 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    54
    Views:
    14,332
    David H
    Jun 6, 2017
  15. Mothership
    Sticky

    installing window winder mechanism

    Mothership, Apr 7, 2009 ... 2
    Replies:
    25
    Views:
    11,832
    David H
    Apr 4, 2017
  16. Schmoburger
    Sticky

    Clutch Cable replacement for the DIY Kombi Pilot.

    Schmoburger, May 21, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    28
    Views:
    12,306
    splitbus
    Oct 27, 2016
  17. emby
    Sticky

    Tappet Adjustment

    emby, Feb 19, 2011 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    53
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    17,175
    Bay_watch
    Oct 2, 2016
  18. ttmck
    Sticky

    Bay Window Fuel Gauge Access

    ttmck, Mar 18, 2007 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    73
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    22,457
    Alpal
    Jun 29, 2016
  19. splitwit
    Sticky

    fitting bed seats

    splitwit, Apr 1, 2006 ... 5 6 7
    Replies:
    121
    Views:
    43,840
    Mike Kerr
    Apr 4, 2016
  20. oldman
    Sticky

    Lock barrels explained......

    oldman, Jan 16, 2016
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    0
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    2,406
    oldman
    Jan 16, 2016
  21. Schmoburger
    Sticky

    Valve adjustment for smarties!

    Schmoburger, Jan 20, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    34
    Views:
    16,456
    wowkombi
    Jan 2, 2016
  22. torquenut
    Sticky

    Vaccuum Hoses should not leak!!

    torquenut, Jan 28, 2008
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    7,320
    splitbus
    Nov 7, 2015
  23. Rev.
    Sticky

    Removing Alternator

    Rev., Sep 10, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    10,670
    Mordred
    Jan 13, 2015
  24. Rev.
    Sticky

    Changing Rear Brake Pads

    Rev., Oct 16, 2007
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    4,992
    nomadic
    Aug 31, 2014
  25. kommodius
    Sticky

    Type IV fuel line and filter replacement.

    kommodius, Feb 18, 2007
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    4,192
    DanSA
    Mar 5, 2014
  26. Rev.
    Sticky

    Covering Door Cards

    Rev., Mar 31, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    12,734
    jenniewren
    Jul 18, 2013
  27. Doc
    Sticky

    In Preparation for New Carbs

    Doc, Jan 26, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    9,597
    Kai
    May 30, 2013
  28. fekkinell
    Sticky

    Heater booster fan!

    fekkinell, Jul 18, 2007 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    48
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    21,114
    grumble
    Nov 30, 2012
  29. MattB
    Sticky

    Cheap and Easy Headlight Reminder

    MattB, Aug 23, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    31
    Views:
    12,746
    nikferatu
    Apr 2, 2012
  30. retro1
    Sticky

    Repairing rust in front baywindow kombi

    retro1, Jul 14, 2006 ... 2
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    16,641
    poGo
    Aug 20, 2011
  31. Rhys
    Sticky

    Easy, cheap effective rust removal

    Rhys, May 6, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    38
    Views:
    12,752
    Dusty Waves
    Apr 28, 2011
  32. KahunaKombi
    Sticky

    Vinyl and Carpet Dye

    KahunaKombi, Jun 6, 2007
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    3,892
    TheRussian
    Apr 12, 2011
  33. Rev.
    Sticky

    Replacing Accelerator Cable

    Rev., Oct 27, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    10,770
    Radar61
    Sep 25, 2009
  34. greengiraffes
    Sticky

    How to setup my dual battery system

    greengiraffes, Sep 24, 2007 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    40
    Views:
    16,231
    Dingostrategy
    Mar 27, 2009
  35. Rev.
    Sticky

    Changing Front Disk Brake Pads

    Rev., Oct 21, 2007
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    3,301
    felixqld66
    Mar 26, 2009
  36. cammokombi
    Sticky

    Tyre Pressure advice and members comments

    cammokombi, Jan 25, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    13,236
    Mickldo
    Sep 1, 2008
  37. christoph_000
    Sticky

    3 way fridges

    christoph_000, Mar 13, 2008
    Replies:
    1
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    3,628
    ttmck
    Apr 30, 2008
  38. ttmck
    Sticky

    on line fuel calculator thanks rev.

    ttmck, Jan 7, 2008
    Replies:
    0
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    2,811
    ttmck
    Jan 7, 2008
  39. Borgey

    ‘How to attach front roo bar?

    Borgey, Jun 18, 2019
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    129
    Borgey
    Jun 18, 2019
  40. pyotie

    Fitting an Air Filter

    pyotie, Aug 17, 2007
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    698
    cbus
    Jun 1, 2019
  41. thegoron

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

    thegoron, Sep 15, 2009 ... 2
    Replies:
    38
    Views:
    6,351
    Borgey
    May 13, 2019
  42. OSF

    What sealant to use?

    OSF, May 10, 2019
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    153
    Grantus
    May 11, 2019
  43. The 4 of bus

    Gas bottle storage

    The 4 of bus, Apr 13, 2019
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    142
    Barry
    Apr 13, 2019
  44. wombatventures

    Multi Meters

    wombatventures, Apr 1, 2019
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    313
    Alpal
    Apr 10, 2019
  45. Pau

    Looking for a mechanic

    Pau, Apr 2, 2019
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    167
    Pau
    Apr 3, 2019
  46. Mordred

    Type IV Mechanical fuel pump replacement hints

    Mordred, Mar 24, 2019
    Replies:
    0
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    117
    Mordred
    Mar 24, 2019
  47. 77/kombi/surfer

    Panel Beating Course - Sydney

    77/kombi/surfer, Mar 14, 2014 ... 2
    Replies:
    35
    Views:
    4,525
    Lorna Keane
    Mar 23, 2019
  48. Surfing72

    Car Stereo wiring help please

    Surfing72, Mar 20, 2019 ... 2
    Replies:
    23
    Views:
    464
    David H
    Mar 22, 2019
  49. Mordred

    Firewall removal with Type IV engine in place

    Mordred, Mar 20, 2019
    Replies:
    0
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    103
    Mordred
    Mar 20, 2019
  50. Searl'e

    Headlight reflectors

    Searl'e, Mar 5, 2019
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    201
    cbus
    Mar 6, 2019
  51. Jenny Frappell

    Security? How to stop the Kombi from being stolen?

    Jenny Frappell, Feb 21, 2019 ... 2
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    619
    Daz77
    Mar 6, 2019
  52. chris taylor

    Awnings

    chris taylor, Jul 16, 2016 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    48
    Views:
    2,661
    chris taylor
    Feb 7, 2019
  53. butch

    Heater hose removal

    butch, Jan 31, 2019
    Replies:
    0
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    117
    butch
    Jan 31, 2019
  54. cbus

    Auto Multimeters

    cbus, Jan 23, 2019
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    242
    cbus
    Jan 24, 2019
  55. The 4 of bus

    Glue removal

    The 4 of bus, Dec 29, 2018
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    238
    KahunaKombi
    Jan 19, 2019
  56. Nigel

    Easier sliding-door opening & closure, for 1968~79 VW Type 2s

    Nigel, May 27, 2011 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    65
    Views:
    16,280
    leithbro
    Jan 17, 2019
  57. The 4 of bus

    Small rust patches

    The 4 of bus, Dec 29, 2018
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    550
    The 4 of bus
    Jan 5, 2019
  58. Peaches'n'Cream

    74 Camper shock absorbers

    Peaches'n'Cream, Oct 18, 2018
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    577
    Barry
    Nov 15, 2018
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