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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. cbus
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    Repairing/ painting fibreglass poptops.

    cbus, Jan 14, 2018 ... 2
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    31
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    2,055
    cbus
    Sep 29, 2018
  2. felixqld66
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    Oil Change Type 4 with pics

    felixqld66, Nov 19, 2007 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    44
    Views:
    14,331
    cbus
    Sep 14, 2018
  3. StevieVW
    Sticky

    Doing CV's DIY

    StevieVW, Jan 9, 2009 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    51
    Views:
    15,266
    cbus
    Sep 2, 2018
  4. ttmck
    Sticky

    So why change your points

    ttmck, Apr 22, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    30
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    7,764
    evan&janine
    Aug 24, 2018
  5. ttmck
    Sticky

    link for adjusting carburettors

    ttmck, Jul 15, 2011
    Replies:
    10
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    2,623
    cbus
    Apr 25, 2018
  6. felixqld66
    Sticky

    Fitting Non standard wheels- Photos/other info

    felixqld66, Jan 19, 2008 ... 16 17 18
    Replies:
    344
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    98,105
    syncro
    Apr 14, 2018
  7. felixqld66
    Sticky

    How to fit an electronic ignition

    felixqld66, Jul 30, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    12,546
    KahunaKombi
    Mar 24, 2018
  8. 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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    29,177
    David H
    Feb 4, 2018
  9. BrianK
    Sticky

    CB Radios

    BrianK, Dec 9, 2006 ... 4 5 6
    Replies:
    109
    Views:
    24,060
    Mordred
    Jan 13, 2018
  10. Doc
    Sticky

    Sliding Door adjustment

    Doc, Mar 4, 2007 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    42
    Views:
    16,515
    Mordred
    Nov 28, 2017
  11. MY74VW
    Sticky

    How to replace centre pin for steering.

    MY74VW, Jun 16, 2007
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    14,177
    MikeS56
    Jun 30, 2017
  12. Marty
    Sticky

    Dual Battery - Power in the bus

    Marty, Aug 1, 2008 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    54
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    13,294
    David H
    Jun 6, 2017
  13. Mothership
    Sticky

    installing window winder mechanism

    Mothership, Apr 7, 2009 ... 2
    Replies:
    25
    Views:
    10,892
    David H
    Apr 4, 2017
  14. Schmoburger
    Sticky

    Clutch Cable replacement for the DIY Kombi Pilot.

    Schmoburger, May 21, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    28
    Views:
    11,804
    splitbus
    Oct 27, 2016
  15. emby
    Sticky

    Tappet Adjustment

    emby, Feb 19, 2011 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    53
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    16,316
    Bay_watch
    Oct 2, 2016
  16. ttmck
    Sticky

    Bay Window Fuel Gauge Access

    ttmck, Mar 18, 2007 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    73
    Views:
    21,040
    Alpal
    Jun 29, 2016
  17. splitwit
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    fitting bed seats

    splitwit, Apr 1, 2006 ... 5 6 7
    Replies:
    121
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    42,490
    Mike Kerr
    Apr 4, 2016
  18. oldman
    Sticky

    Lock barrels explained......

    oldman, Jan 16, 2016
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    0
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    2,234
    oldman
    Jan 16, 2016
  19. Schmoburger
    Sticky

    Valve adjustment for smarties!

    Schmoburger, Jan 20, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    34
    Views:
    15,520
    wowkombi
    Jan 2, 2016
  20. torquenut
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    Vaccuum Hoses should not leak!!

    torquenut, Jan 28, 2008
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    7,047
    splitbus
    Nov 7, 2015
  21. Rev.
    Sticky

    Removing Alternator

    Rev., Sep 10, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    10,201
    Mordred
    Jan 13, 2015
  22. Rev.
    Sticky

    Changing Rear Brake Pads

    Rev., Oct 16, 2007
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    4,717
    nomadic
    Aug 31, 2014
  23. kommodius
    Sticky

    Type IV fuel line and filter replacement.

    kommodius, Feb 18, 2007
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    3,928
    DanSA
    Mar 5, 2014
  24. Rev.
    Sticky

    Covering Door Cards

    Rev., Mar 31, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    12,188
    jenniewren
    Jul 18, 2013
  25. Doc
    Sticky

    In Preparation for New Carbs

    Doc, Jan 26, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    36
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    9,180
    Kai
    May 30, 2013
  26. fekkinell
    Sticky

    Heater booster fan!

    fekkinell, Jul 18, 2007 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    48
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    20,049
    grumble
    Nov 30, 2012
  27. MattB
    Sticky

    Cheap and Easy Headlight Reminder

    MattB, Aug 23, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    31
    Views:
    12,241
    nikferatu
    Apr 2, 2012
  28. retro1
    Sticky

    Repairing rust in front baywindow kombi

    retro1, Jul 14, 2006 ... 2
    Replies:
    24
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    16,080
    poGo
    Aug 20, 2011
  29. Rhys
    Sticky

    Easy, cheap effective rust removal

    Rhys, May 6, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    38
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    12,314
    Dusty Waves
    Apr 28, 2011
  30. KahunaKombi
    Sticky

    Vinyl and Carpet Dye

    KahunaKombi, Jun 6, 2007
    Replies:
    4
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    3,725
    TheRussian
    Apr 12, 2011
  31. Split 1
    Sticky

    Bay Beam Narrowing

    Split 1, Mar 9, 2008
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    6,008
    Mister Manstein
    Oct 8, 2009
  32. Rev.
    Sticky

    Replacing Accelerator Cable

    Rev., Oct 27, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    10,041
    Radar61
    Sep 25, 2009
  33. greengiraffes
    Sticky

    How to setup my dual battery system

    greengiraffes, Sep 24, 2007 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    40
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    15,350
    Dingostrategy
    Mar 27, 2009
  34. Rev.
    Sticky

    Changing Front Disk Brake Pads

    Rev., Oct 21, 2007
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    3,090
    felixqld66
    Mar 26, 2009
  35. cammokombi
    Sticky

    Tyre Pressure advice and members comments

    cammokombi, Jan 25, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
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    12,437
    Mickldo
    Sep 1, 2008
  36. christoph_000
    Sticky

    3 way fridges

    christoph_000, Mar 13, 2008
    Replies:
    1
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    3,478
    ttmck
    Apr 30, 2008
  37. ttmck
    Sticky

    on line fuel calculator thanks rev.

    ttmck, Jan 7, 2008
    Replies:
    0
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    2,665
    ttmck
    Jan 7, 2008
  38. Peaches'n'Cream

    74 Camper shock absorbers

    Peaches'n'Cream, Oct 18, 2018
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    265
    Barry
    Nov 15, 2018 at 10:38 AM
  39. KombiEvie

    Pop Top rubber seal

    KombiEvie, Nov 9, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    89
    David H
    Nov 11, 2018
  40. midstein

    Replacing quarterlight rubber - this is not rocket science

    midstein, Aug 4, 2013 ... 2
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    1,415
    Wayne murray
    Nov 3, 2018
  41. Ian and Shelley

    Exhaust studs size???

    Ian and Shelley, Oct 24, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    74
    tintop
    Oct 30, 2018
  42. Mr Tim

    Which welder??

    Mr Tim, Apr 6, 2012 ... 2
    Replies:
    31
    Views:
    4,226
    nikferatu
    Oct 28, 2018
  43. Yellowhawk

    Which Battery Box???

    Yellowhawk, Oct 21, 2018
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    102
    David H
    Oct 23, 2018
  44. Corey Goldsack

    Leaking brake fluid

    Corey Goldsack, Sep 22, 2018
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    324
    cbus
    Sep 28, 2018
  45. Nigel

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

    Nigel, May 27, 2011 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    62
    Views:
    14,037
    Maccas
    Sep 15, 2018
  46. lawso21

    Ambulance fans

    lawso21, Aug 29, 2018
    Replies:
    0
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    112
    lawso21
    Aug 29, 2018
  47. Wayne Walsh

    Bleeding Screw stuck

    Wayne Walsh, Aug 24, 2018
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    243
    Mordred
    Aug 27, 2018
  48. lawso21

    Roof rack

    lawso21, May 1, 2016
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    602
    Scott Neilson
    Aug 27, 2018
  49. Wattie

    Recall

    Wattie, Aug 5, 2018
    Replies:
    0
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    149
    Wattie
    Aug 5, 2018
  50. Corey Goldsack

    Fuel pump overflow!!?

    Corey Goldsack, Aug 1, 2018
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    151
    Mordred
    Aug 2, 2018
  51. Jurgen Grossmutter

    Washer Hose Replacement

    Jurgen Grossmutter, Jul 21, 2018
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    205
    Jurgen Grossmutter
    Jul 25, 2018
  52. OSF

    Stick on Lettering / Numbers (External)

    OSF, Jul 15, 2018
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    177
    cbus
    Jul 16, 2018
  53. Nigel

    Retro-fitting supplementary gauges

    Nigel, Jan 25, 2009 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    55
    Views:
    36,419
    Grantus
    Jun 29, 2018
  54. Whitie

    Flat Battery

    Whitie, Jun 3, 2018
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    266
    Whitie
    Jun 4, 2018
  55. Jako

    Canvas for the pop top

    Jako, Nov 30, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    448
    David H
    May 27, 2018
  56. BackintheDak

    How can I power the actuator for keyless entry on the sliding door?

    BackintheDak, May 15, 2018
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    288
    BackintheDak
    May 24, 2018
  57. Andy54

    Wife Want's To Buy A T5 So I Need Help

    Andy54, Feb 19, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    407
    onetrackwonder
    May 20, 2018
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