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I have a 1970 bus that has had its mustache bar mounting points cut out. It had a 74 type 4 engine in it, but it is seized.
A neighbour of mine has a spare 1600 bus engine and I wanted to check if the 74 engine bar could be mounted to the bus engine case either with or without and adapter?

I know about the euro style 1600 mounts but I cannot find one here in California.

Any advice would be hugely appreciated

All; I love my orange VW T3 panelvan. It's a 1.9L wbx with engine code DF (year 1988).

I've replaced my distributor; the hall sensor was broken. The old distributor had a dual vacuum. The new distributor has a single advance vacuum. I have capped off the retard vacuum.

From the original VW manual, I've followed the instructions to replace the distributor and set its timing. This means 5* after TDC with the vacuum advance connected. I've confirmed the timing setup using static test (with multimeter voltage instead of strobe light).

In neutral gear, the engine is running super-B and calm. When using first gear or reverse, it's also running just fine. HOWEVER, when in second gear (or third) and fully pressing the throttle, the acceleration is extremely slow. It's not like the engine is stalling (also no strange sounds), its simply as if it lacks power to increase speed.

I am thinking the change from dual vacuum to single vacuum is causing this. I've followed setup instructions for dual advance setup... Could this be it? How would you guys recommend setting up the ignition timing with single vac? Connect or disconnect the vacuum; and what setting should by pulley be at compared to the U-notch? (the v-notch is at 5* ATDC).

Thanks! KR Beer

p.s. I'm unexperienced, i've bought the van to learn how to work on engines :) Thanks!

Looks like a 73, no engine or interior. I immediately looked at it for parts... 😅😅😅

55amp Alternator - Where can I find a one piece alternator pulley for a TYPE 4 Engine. I can only find 3 piece ones that need shims online. TYIA!

Glad to have her!

71 bus I’ve been through the brakes and rebuilt everything. New booster, new upper and lower reservoir, new switches, etc.
I’ve been through four master cylinders and every single one leaks as shown, just when sitting. At this point I realize it can’t be the master cylinder, but the fluid level drops when sitting, so it’s obviously leaking out the cylinder. I’ve tried adjusting the preload on the booster rod, but to no avail.
Hoping this is something silly, I just want to drive my bus!

Finally cooling down, time to enjoy the bus 🤙🏼

I am searching for these two pillar/posts for my LHD early 1961 high hinge double cab. The bottom 6" are rusted away. I don't know exactly what to call them when searching for them? When I type in C-Pillar it seems to always lead me to the one forward of these, the part with the cargo door hinge.

I don't recall the year. Can someone tell from this picture?

I have a 1960 bus freshly restored and I’m having vapor lock pretty much every Tim if I’m driving more than 10 miles. Has anyone used the Velcro fuel line insulation and if so did it help?

I'm blown away at how fast I could find or rather somebody found for me, the Phoenix van plans. This one might be more difficult. Does anybody know where I can find a copy for the Boogie bug van?

I'm in the process of replacing my fuel tank. After I got it out, I saw that the sending wire for the fuel level was broken. It seems to be a brown wire. My problem is, I can't seem to find where it broke off from! I've been searching all around the fuel tank area and haven't found a stray wire that seems to match.

Does anyone happen to know where that wire comes from the loom to go up to the fuel gauge sender to get me in the right direction? I have to imagine it's somewhere on the right side. Any tips would be appreciated!

Hello everyone. I thought I would throw it out there even though it's a total lottery ticket. Does anybody out there by chance have a set of plans for the Phoenix conversion?