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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
    Sticky

    Repairing/ painting fibreglass poptops.

    cbus, Jan 14, 2018 ... 2
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    35
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    Ian and Shelley
    Sep 14, 2020
  2. Mordred
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    CV Joint Orientation Bay Window

    Mordred, May 1, 2020
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    2
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    732
    Doob
    Aug 23, 2020
  3. StevieVW
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    Doing CV's DIY

    StevieVW, Jan 9, 2009 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    57
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    18,301
    Doob
    Aug 23, 2020
  4. felixqld66
    Sticky

    Fitting Non standard wheels- Photos/other info

    felixqld66, Jan 19, 2008 ... 18 19 20
    Replies:
    399
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    113,454
    cbus
    Jan 31, 2020
  5. ttmck
    Sticky

    link for adjusting carburettors

    ttmck, Jul 15, 2011
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    11
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    4,502
    Mordred
    Oct 30, 2019
  6. ttmck
    Sticky

    Bay Window Fuel Gauge Access

    ttmck, Mar 18, 2007 ... 2 3 4
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    74
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    25,617
    ttmck
    Aug 20, 2019
  7. Split 1
    Sticky

    Bay Beam Narrowing

    Split 1, Mar 9, 2008
    Replies:
    19
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    7,311
    west_coast_livin
    Jun 28, 2019
  8. Campervanstu
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    I discovered an online parts catalogue/ Microfiche

    Campervanstu, May 26, 2019
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    4
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    1,070
    Mordred
    May 29, 2019
  9. felixqld66
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    Oil Change Type 4 with pics

    felixqld66, Nov 19, 2007 ... 2 3
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    44
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    17,835
    cbus
    Sep 14, 2018
  10. ttmck
    Sticky

    So why change your points

    ttmck, Apr 22, 2007 ... 2
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    30
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    9,726
    evan&janine
    Aug 24, 2018
  11. felixqld66
    Sticky

    How to fit an electronic ignition

    felixqld66, Jul 30, 2007 ... 2
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    24
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    14,835
    KahunaKombi
    Mar 24, 2018
  12. Schmoburger
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    Fireproofing your Kombi... a must read for all Kombi owners.

    Schmoburger, Jul 22, 2006 ... 3 4 5
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    90
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    33,231
    David H
    Feb 4, 2018
  13. BrianK
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    CB Radios

    BrianK, Dec 9, 2006 ... 4 5 6
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    109
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    26,910
    Mordred
    Jan 13, 2018
  14. Doc
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    Sliding Door adjustment

    Doc, Mar 4, 2007 ... 2 3
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    42
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    19,412
    Mordred
    Nov 28, 2017
  15. MY74VW
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    How to replace centre pin for steering.

    MY74VW, Jun 16, 2007
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    17
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    16,278
    MikeS56
    Jun 30, 2017
  16. Marty
    Sticky

    Dual Battery - Power in the bus

    Marty, Aug 1, 2008 ... 2 3
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    54
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    15,118
    David H
    Jun 6, 2017
  17. Mothership
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    installing window winder mechanism

    Mothership, Apr 7, 2009 ... 2
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    25
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    13,185
    David H
    Apr 4, 2017
  18. Schmoburger
    Sticky

    Clutch Cable replacement for the DIY Kombi Pilot.

    Schmoburger, May 21, 2008 ... 2
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    28
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    13,022
    splitbus
    Oct 27, 2016
  19. emby
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    Tappet Adjustment

    emby, Feb 19, 2011 ... 2 3
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    53
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    18,247
    Bay_watch
    Oct 2, 2016
  20. splitwit
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    fitting bed seats

    splitwit, Apr 1, 2006 ... 5 6 7
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    121
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    45,167
    Mike Kerr
    Apr 4, 2016
  21. oldman
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    Lock barrels explained......

    oldman, Jan 16, 2016
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    0
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    2,592
    oldman
    Jan 16, 2016
  22. Schmoburger
    Sticky

    Valve adjustment for smarties!

    Schmoburger, Jan 20, 2007 ... 2
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    34
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    17,376
    wowkombi
    Jan 2, 2016
  23. torquenut
    Sticky

    Vaccuum Hoses should not leak!!

    torquenut, Jan 28, 2008
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    16
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    7,582
    splitbus
    Nov 7, 2015
  24. Rev.
    Sticky

    Removing Alternator

    Rev., Sep 10, 2007 ... 2
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    24
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    11,205
    Mordred
    Jan 13, 2015
  25. Rev.
    Sticky

    Changing Rear Brake Pads

    Rev., Oct 16, 2007
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    14
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    5,257
    nomadic
    Aug 31, 2014
  26. kommodius
    Sticky

    Type IV fuel line and filter replacement.

    kommodius, Feb 18, 2007
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    10
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    4,411
    DanSA
    Mar 5, 2014
  27. Rev.
    Sticky

    Covering Door Cards

    Rev., Mar 31, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    36
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    13,339
    jenniewren
    Jul 18, 2013
  28. Doc
    Sticky

    In Preparation for New Carbs

    Doc, Jan 26, 2008 ... 2
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    36
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    10,172
    Kai
    May 30, 2013
  29. fekkinell
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    Heater booster fan!

    fekkinell, Jul 18, 2007 ... 2 3
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    48
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    22,321
    grumble
    Nov 30, 2012
  30. MattB
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    Cheap and Easy Headlight Reminder

    MattB, Aug 23, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    31
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    13,252
    nikferatu
    Apr 2, 2012
  31. retro1
    Sticky

    Repairing rust in front baywindow kombi

    retro1, Jul 14, 2006 ... 2
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    24
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    17,367
    poGo
    Aug 20, 2011
  32. Rhys
    Sticky

    Easy, cheap effective rust removal

    Rhys, May 6, 2007 ... 2
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    38
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    13,243
    Dusty Waves
    Apr 28, 2011
  33. KahunaKombi
    Sticky

    Vinyl and Carpet Dye

    KahunaKombi, Jun 6, 2007
    Replies:
    4
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    4,064
    TheRussian
    Apr 12, 2011
  34. Rev.
    Sticky

    Replacing Accelerator Cable

    Rev., Oct 27, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    11,661
    Radar61
    Sep 25, 2009
  35. greengiraffes
    Sticky

    How to setup my dual battery system

    greengiraffes, Sep 24, 2007 ... 2 3
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    40
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    17,299
    Dingostrategy
    Mar 27, 2009
  36. Rev.
    Sticky

    Changing Front Disk Brake Pads

    Rev., Oct 21, 2007
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    6
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    3,521
    felixqld66
    Mar 26, 2009
  37. cammokombi
    Sticky

    Tyre Pressure advice and members comments

    cammokombi, Jan 25, 2007 ... 2
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    29
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    14,171
    Mickldo
    Sep 1, 2008
  38. christoph_000
    Sticky

    3 way fridges

    christoph_000, Mar 13, 2008
    Replies:
    1
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    3,797
    ttmck
    Apr 30, 2008
  39. Doob

    Rear Suspension - setting torsion bar & spring plate angle

    Doob, Sep 3, 2020
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    0
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    77
    Doob
    Sep 3, 2020
  40. MissMolly

    Rear retractable seatbelts?

    MissMolly, Aug 28, 2020
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    3
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    176
    MissMolly
    Aug 29, 2020
  41. Hutchie

    Shipping from the US/UK - “Planet Express”

    Hutchie, Aug 9, 2020
    Replies:
    2
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    132
    Poptop
    Aug 9, 2020
  42. Paul S Atkins

    "Strip-it-Discs" - Are they ok to use for removing paint?

    Paul S Atkins, Jul 25, 2020
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    17
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    293
    Barry
    Jul 30, 2020
  43. Maggie

    Re-build back roof section

    Maggie, Jul 26, 2020
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    116
    Maggie
    Jul 26, 2020
  44. Liz Crock

    Auto electrics recommendations Brunswick Vic

    Liz Crock, Jun 28, 2020
    Replies:
    1
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    111
    KahunaKombi
    Jun 28, 2020
  45. Whacko Jacko

    Insect Screens for front passenger and drivers windows

    Whacko Jacko, Jun 22, 2020
    Replies:
    10
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    205
    Whacko Jacko
    Jun 24, 2020
  46. Shaderdash II

    Is this sound deadener or body filler and how to remove it?

    Shaderdash II, Jun 11, 2020
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    4
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    148
    Shaderdash II
    Jun 11, 2020
  47. Chris Worthington

    Interior cupboards

    Chris Worthington, May 27, 2020
    Replies:
    5
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    224
    njg02
    Jun 4, 2020
  48. Doob

    Sliding Window Seals / Bailey Channel

    Doob, May 6, 2020
    Replies:
    1
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    143
    Doob
    May 18, 2020
  49. DrowningBitByBit

    Drilling Window Frames for Curtain Fitting

    DrowningBitByBit, May 9, 2020
    Replies:
    8
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    181
    David H
    May 10, 2020
  50. Mordred

    Resolved: Tailgate needs slamming to latch completely

    Mordred, Mar 30, 2020
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    0
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    130
    Mordred
    Mar 30, 2020
  51. openwindows

    Installing a 2nd hand three way fridge

    openwindows, Apr 10, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    683
    ttmck
    Mar 27, 2020
  52. DakDak67

    Cumulus white L680 wanted

    DakDak67, Feb 25, 2020
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    2
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    179
    jimbi
    Feb 28, 2020
  53. Liz Crock

    Blaze Cut for Kombi

    Liz Crock, Jan 13, 2020
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    322
    Mr Beckstar
    Jan 27, 2020
  54. Sarge

    How to not lose your spark plugs inside the tinware

    Sarge, Jan 23, 2020
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    271
    KahunaKombi
    Jan 26, 2020
  55. Liz Crock

    Engine compartment painting

    Liz Crock, Jan 13, 2020
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    171
    cbus
    Jan 13, 2020
  56. Stuvada

    Removing bump stops and camber nut.

    Stuvada, Jan 7, 2020
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    192
    grumble
    Jan 11, 2020
  57. DrowningBitByBit

    Van Covers - Breathable or waterproof?

    DrowningBitByBit, Dec 31, 2019
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    190
    DrowningBitByBit
    Dec 31, 2019
  58. Alan Butler

    Brake warning light - goes out when braking

    Alan Butler, Nov 5, 2019
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    402
    Alan Butler
    Nov 26, 2019
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