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by bmouthboyo
03 Dec 2023, 19:48
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Alignment Settings for Autosleeper
Replies: 1
Views: 2607

Alignment Settings for Autosleeper

Hi Everyone, I have just replaced a lot of front and rear Suspension / Drivetrain  components: Rear Training Arm Bushes (Powerflex) Rear Dampeners (Bilstein B4) Rear CV Joints Rear Gearbox Shaft Seals Rear Wheel Bearings Front Upper Wishbone Bushes (Powerflex) Track Arm Bushes (Powerflex) Front Damp...
by bmouthboyo
16 Nov 2023, 20:33
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Outer Wheel Bearing - Too Deep?
Replies: 4
Views: 2256

Re: Rear Outer Wheel Bearing - Too Deep?

I managed to gently tap the outer bearing a few mm outward and happier with the fit but still a bit worried about the centre race on the roller outer bearing. Before : https://i.imgur.com/YHMf1Co.jpg After : https://i.imgur.com/mR1xiXJ.jpg From some of the examples I have seen online people manage t...
by bmouthboyo
16 Nov 2023, 10:14
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Outer Wheel Bearing - Too Deep?
Replies: 4
Views: 2256

Re: Rear Outer Wheel Bearing - Too Deep?

Think I have now answered my own question. Found this on another forumn from someone with same issue. The HAynes manual says 'until seated', however there is no seat as such. 

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I will have to try and dissemble and hope I can reuse the bearings  :shock:
by bmouthboyo
16 Nov 2023, 09:57
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Outer Wheel Bearing - Too Deep?
Replies: 4
Views: 2256

Rear Outer Wheel Bearing - Too Deep?

Hi All, Recently overhauling my rear suspension whilst working on CV joints.  I followed the Haynes manual for the rear wheel bearings. Gently hammered the inner bearing into the housing until it hit the ridge inside. Manual said to do same for outer roller bearing with the inner race removed which ...
by bmouthboyo
17 Oct 2023, 16:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: CV boot replacement
Replies: 19
Views: 7213

Re: CV boot replacement

Looking to replace my OSR CV joint as it is leaking and making a clunking noise once per rotation under load. I am in Wales hiking currently but ordered the parts from when I am home. Just wondering if this is a hub nut off job of it there is play to drop the driveshaft from gearbox enough to get ne...
by bmouthboyo
07 Feb 2022, 21:53
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Newbie question. Seam sealant?
Replies: 6
Views: 3605

Re: Newbie question. Seam sealant?

a thin blade craft knife/scalpel/craft knife once the sealer is out and the blade is dull it can scrape deep into the seam, you will feel each spot weld so rub up and down each section between them - where the rust widens out of the seam target it with a dremmel - the wire wheels dont last long but...
by bmouthboyo
27 Jan 2022, 14:39
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Newbie question. Seam sealant?
Replies: 6
Views: 3605

Re: Newbie question. Seam sealant?

Sorry to dig this up but seems silly creating a new thread. I had my lower panels replaced, sealed and painted about 7 years back but am not getting some seem rash again. I know in the long run I need to replace panel and get to all the rust but for the cost and my use I am looking at how to get the...
by bmouthboyo
07 Apr 2019, 10:51
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Autosleeper Pop-top Roof Bonding Fail. Why?
Replies: 9
Views: 5480

Re: Autosleeper Pop-top Roof Bonding Fail. Why?

Sorry to drag this back up but it is now getting to the weather I can finally see to this. 2 questions: 1) Can you create a goot seal / bong if you remove a small section of existing sikaflex and apply new? i.e. does sikaflex adhere to an existing application? 2) I have sourced some autosleeper popt...
by bmouthboyo
29 Dec 2018, 19:59
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Dash Oil Pressure Faintly Lit
Replies: 3
Views: 1471

Re: Dash Oil Pressure Faintly Lit

Here's the schematic for the battery light. http://www.cjh.me.uk/MyPhotobucket/cache/T25/Dash%20PCB/Battery%20light%20schematic_128.jpg If the IGNITION and ALTERNATOR are at the same potential, the light should go out. Could the greater resistance in the alternator exciter wire cause enough of a po...
by bmouthboyo
29 Dec 2018, 10:44
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Dash Oil Pressure Faintly Lit
Replies: 3
Views: 1471

Dash Oil Pressure Faintly Lit

Hi guys,

I recently replaced my dash ribbon with the excellent kit that Chris sells on here.

I have noticed I have a faint glow from my oil pressure light despite having excellent pressure (gauges showing 4.5 bar running).

Any info on how I can test the wiring and sender?

Thanks
by bmouthboyo
11 Dec 2018, 13:27
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox oil (again)
Replies: 38
Views: 11726

Re: Gearbox oil (again)

https://www.fuchs.com/fileadmin/schmierstoffe/Prospekte/Brochures_EN/Argumenter_EN/VW_Argumenter_EN.pdf Worth a flick through. We recently got a Fuchs account, then set about going through ETKA and gathering the part numbers from there and going through TecDoc matching them up and speaking with Fuc...
by bmouthboyo
11 Dec 2018, 11:13
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox oil (again)
Replies: 38
Views: 11726

Re: Gearbox oil (again)

itchyfeet wrote:
bmouthboyo wrote: Thanks Mocki,



thats proof enough of skim reading :lol:

So sorry itchy feet. I hate using forums on my phone! Lazy reading.
by bmouthboyo
11 Dec 2018, 07:46
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox oil (again)
Replies: 38
Views: 11726

Re: Gearbox oil (again)

Do is fully synthetic preferred over semi? The smith and Allen linked above states GL5 in description. yes fully synth beter check the thread again somebody posted an incorrect link to GL5 Thanks Mocki, The link directly above lists GL5 in the description so I thought I would check back here. https...
by bmouthboyo
10 Dec 2018, 22:38
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox oil (again)
Replies: 38
Views: 11726

Re: Gearbox oil (again)

Do is fully synthetic preferred over semi?

The smith and Allen linked above states GL5 in description.
by bmouthboyo
10 Dec 2018, 13:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 75-W90 Gearbox oil to GL-4 from Comma
Replies: 43
Views: 34142

Re: 75-W90 Gearbox oil to GL-4 from Comma

Hi guys,

sorry to dig this up but seemed like best place.

I am looking to replace my 4 speed DU gearbox oil. What is the current recommendation? and how many liters will I need?

Thanks