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by Matt The Hat
03 Feb 2010, 12:37
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: 16" Porsche rims
Replies: 4
Views: 2290

Re: 16" Porsche rims

The 928s come in 7j, 8j and occasionally 9j, most are ET 52 same as most 16" porker wheels. My advice would be to get some adaptor which come with the bolts included like H&R (which are also ally and not steel) I inquired once about buying some spare bolts and they wanted £3 each! which com...
by Matt The Hat
25 Jan 2010, 18:02
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: multifit alloys????
Replies: 4
Views: 2220

Re: multifit alloys????

Yeah will be weaker due to having extra holes, especially if your machining the centre bore too! Do you really want replica wheels on your van? All the halfords kids roll round on these man... The amount of good quality OE merc and later VW/Audi wheels floating about on ebay for very little cash is ...
by Matt The Hat
20 Jan 2010, 07:54
Forum: Modified
Topic: T25 GL back to original colour
Replies: 6
Views: 4069

Re: T25 GL back to original colour

Absolutely stunning! good work 8)
by Matt The Hat
18 Jan 2010, 22:46
Forum: Modified
Topic: Rat look T25?
Replies: 116
Views: 592787

Re: Rat look T25?

Rat look is just the cool way of saying.....i cant be arsed to spend any money on the paintwork Haha yep! After owning a car in 'show' shape for years its so nice to have a beat up old van you can leave anywhere! No worry of people scratching it, nooobody in the world will steal it, and you rarely ...
by Matt The Hat
07 Jan 2010, 12:45
Forum: Modified
Topic: Rat look T25?
Replies: 116
Views: 592787

Re: Rat look T25?

Damien wrote:Wheres this rust? going by what i read about the van when i saw the thread on what work he did to get it that low it is structurally sound and i cant see much in the way of seam rash etc.

Anychance you can remember where you found this thread at all? or maybe link it?
by Matt The Hat
06 Jan 2010, 12:25
Forum: Modified
Topic: Rat look T25?
Replies: 116
Views: 592787

Re: Rat look T25?

lots of welding and some hydraulics i'll look it up for you as im stuck at home today. Ahh wicked cheers man, what kind of welding? like the cab floor/wheel arches similar to that type 2 detectives bay? The front cross member/subframe does hang quite low but I could deffo put up with catching that ...
by Matt The Hat
05 Jan 2010, 18:03
Forum: Modified
Topic: Rat look T25?
Replies: 116
Views: 592787

Re: Rat look T25?

Does anyone have anymore info on this blue van? ^^^ Like a build thread or summat? Would like to know what kind of work is involved in achieving that kind of ride height, Obviously the tyre choice has made alot of difference but that cant be just 80mm springs! I know people like thier comforts on he...
by Matt The Hat
07 Dec 2009, 15:58
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Any gear linkage experienced folk in east midlands?
Replies: 11
Views: 2782

Re: Any gear linkage experienced folk in east midlands?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-CAMPER-T25-TRANSPORTER-GEAR-LINKAGE-REPAIR-KIT-C49_W0QQitemZ190295154853QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2c4e79a0a5 :ok Ian Thanks dude! that looks exactly the part I need! Yeah cheers lhd, I checked the nut at the front and that was fine, the r...
by Matt The Hat
07 Dec 2009, 12:50
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Any gear linkage experienced folk in east midlands?
Replies: 11
Views: 2782

Re: Any gear linkage experienced folk in east midlands?

Right i've just been out and had a better look, the bit that actually joins the gearbox to the linkage has alot of play in it, the bellows part seem fine and tight, its just the joint at the top of the arm which follows the bellows to the gb. Is there a rubber bush in there? and can this part be rep...
by Matt The Hat
07 Dec 2009, 12:21
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Any gear linkage experienced folk in east midlands?
Replies: 11
Views: 2782

Re: Any gear linkage experienced folk in east midlands?

Cheers folks, well I suppose I may aswell have a go, and if I make a mess I can get this TMT guy out! I'll check the wiki for part numbers etc.

Thanks again!
by Matt The Hat
06 Dec 2009, 15:28
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Any gear linkage experienced folk in east midlands?
Replies: 11
Views: 2782

Any gear linkage experienced folk in east midlands?

Hello, I really need to replace the gear linkage bushes fairly sharpish as I cant even find reverse gear anymore! I'd rather pay a competant someone whos done the job before than let a garage mess about with it. Ive had a look myself and am a bit worried about being able to reassemble correctly. If ...
by Matt The Hat
09 Jun 2009, 11:27
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Polishing Alloys?
Replies: 8
Views: 3531

Re: Polishing Alloys?

What a world it would be if nobody could be arsed to do anything, Do it man, set you're bus apart from the rest. And have the satisfaction that it cost you next to nothing apart from the ends of your fingers! Ive done a few sets in the past as ive never wanted to spend ££££ on wheels, but when you c...
by Matt The Hat
13 May 2009, 16:43
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Refitting water pump belt
Replies: 2
Views: 675

Re: Refitting water pump belt

Loosen the alternator and you should be able to stretch it on easy enough, then tighten the alternator back up.
by Matt The Hat
13 May 2009, 16:38
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Temperature guage not registering
Replies: 5
Views: 1626

Re: Temperature guage not registering

BUMP, interested in knowing this too, stopped working last night for some reason not had chance to have a proper look yet, but I dont fancy newquay next week without it :o
by Matt The Hat
23 Apr 2009, 11:42
Forum: Modified
Topic: Van after about a year or so..
Replies: 23
Views: 11061

Re: Van after about a year or so..

Looks good mate, does this mean you wanna sell your current mirrors?