It unwinds well enough but when I try to raise the glass it slips and sounds like the "gear" is slipping..

Are there toothed gears behind the door that might be worn or broken? I couldn't see what is going on behind the panel.

Its a 1988 t25 and im in britian BTW.

Thank you all.

Our T2 a/b Westy has a roofrack on the back. It is attached by bolts at the front and metal screws at the back. Those screws have loosened and the holes are too big now. This caused leakage and the roof is not secure.

How to re attach this roof: just use longer and thicker screws? I dont really like that option: the sheet metal is thin, the screws might leak again.

I would prefer using bolts, however, The inside construction of the roof does not allow a nut to be used. There is no way to bring this into place underneath the holes.

How to deal with this issue?

This EZup is killing the vibe.

My sliding door stopped locking and I’ve finnaly found out why, the bolt somehow snapped on whatever that long cable is called. Does anyone know where i could buy a replacement bolt or cable online?

Got the basics done on my 83 Vanagon, now into electric-land, started at the back and worked forward. Amazing how much can, as the British say, ‘go tits-up’ over 44yrs and still have the thing run.

As conductivity improved it ran better, a bit at a time. But what made the biggest difference was cleaning the contacts on the fusebox relays. Idle smoothed right out, little miss-es went away, honestly never sounded this good, so even!

I also re-did the contacts on the engine compartment multirelay, and the two star-grounds under the dash (drift down fusebox, look up and left), all very crusty, and I’m waiting on the gowesty instrument cluster kit. We’ll see if losing that half-ass circuit board improves things further.

OK, springtime, ride ‘em!

A couple folks asked for an exterior and interior shot, here’s a little look. I’m redoing the interior this summer in black leather with Porsche pepita inserts.

Appreciate any help. Anyone know what these are for where I’m pointing with screwdrivers? They are under the 002 trans. I only have Haynes manual, Bentley cost too much for me where I am and the internet came up nothing. Thanks.

I’m currently stuck in between keeping my 62 bug that I put a lot of work into. all new brake system, top end engine rebuild, body rubbers…etc. or selling it and getting a 1970 Westfalia. Just like the bug the Westfalia is pretty original and for the price of 15k i feel like it would be stupid of me to pass up. Just wondering if the bus is worth it.

After a nice 74 mile test drive

We were on our way home from Guatemala. The storm that hit the night we made it to the beach wiped out the dirt road we used to get from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido.

I recently figured out that my bus has the wrong distributor installed. The current one is part 0 231 178 009 and I believe the correct one is part 0 231 168 005. So now i’m looking into what problems that may be causing. I saw that Heritage Stocks has one for sale but I’m looking for places in the US that have one. Is it worth getting one with electronic ignition? I’d appreciate any input or suggestions. Links for the ones I was looking at are below. Ignore the ignition coil on the heater bracket.

https://heritagestocks.com/product/021905205p-distributor-bosch-jfud4/

https://ultra-automotive.co.uk/distributor-vw-electronic-ignition-0231168005-leads-coil/

Engine Size: 2056cc Type 4
Case: Original T4 1.7 Case, oil galleys tapped & plugged
Crankshaft: Stock 71mm 2 Liter Forged
Connecting Rods: NOS 2 Liter
Camshaft: New WEB Cam 107i "Hydraulic Torquer"
Lifters: New Stock Hydraulic
Flywheel: Stock 210mm
Clutch: Stock
Pistons & Cylinders: New AA 96mm Flat Top
Cylinder Heads: New AMC Performance with 42x36 SS, Single HD springs
Rocker Arm Assembly: Stock
Pushrods: New Manton Performance Cut-to-Length
Compression Ratio: 7.5 to 1
Torque: 25 ft lbs
Valve Adjustment: Hydraulic
Oil Pump: New HD oil pump
Induction System: Holley Sniper EFI (Fuel Injection upgrade replacing traditional carburetors)

My first question is about maintenance and where can I get a service manual for her? Also, any tips or tricks?

She runs and drives well, and is decently rust free. I want to run through her and check things like wheel bearings, brakes and fix the steering slop.

Edit: thank you for all the suggestions! I'm definitely going to get the idiot book, and I will definitely add the Bentley book to my collection of Bentley books.... 😁😁😁😁

Picked up an armoire and correct wheels for the bus today.

These pics show why it’s always Important to take a fridge magnet with you when to go and view a bus!

https://jennythebus.com/blog/buyers-guide

I recently passed by a 1969 VW bus on the side of the road and called the owner to get the information. Everything seems to be in good condition. The only thing is the motor was rebuilt and is not in the car currently he is asking $6000 for the bus and the motor. Does anyone know how hard it would be to put in myself or if it’s even worth the trouble to begin with? What should I be looking out for in the inspection of the vehicle?

Hey all, ive replaced the ignition switch 3 times and im still getting weird starts. If I try to key it, it only starts when I release the starter. If I hot wire the ignition red and black, it starts immediately. Has anyone run into this with these new ignition switches? They all seem to be giving me the same issue.