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by spindrift
21 Dec 2010, 16:14
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: T4 Razorback
Replies: 2
Views: 2409

Re: T4 Razorback

I have sent them to Speedy Cables to have some new ones made, but thank you all who looked.
These Razor backs are very difficult to source parts for.
by spindrift
15 Dec 2010, 11:02
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: T4 Razorback
Replies: 2
Views: 2409

T4 Razorback

The company I work for has a VW T4 Razorback (cracking pick up) but it needs two new hand brake cables, they are not standard, as we have already tried this, they are 2800mm long, and can't find anywhere that sells them.
does anyone out do parts for this vehicle.

Spindrift
by spindrift
20 Sep 2010, 18:57
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: MOT and Service nr Ilkeston
Replies: 1
Views: 1507

MOT and Service nr Ilkeston

My son is now living in Ilkeston, Nottingham with our van, its due for MOT soon, plus I'd like it serviced before it commences its trip round the UK with his band "Patchwork Grace" (sorry for the plug) anyway I want it to go somewhere with a good reputation and fair prices, so if anyone ca...
by spindrift
24 Jun 2010, 14:18
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Croyde camping suggestions please........
Replies: 15
Views: 2984

Re: Croyde camping suggestions please........

I agree with Cherry Tree, we had a brilliant time last year, and its almost like a VW meet anyway, as about half the site is VW, whether its beetles, splits, bays, T25's everything is there and only a short walk to either the beach or the village, there's a lovely pub called the Manor.
by spindrift
15 Jun 2010, 21:25
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Sliding Door
Replies: 4
Views: 760

Re: Sliding Door

I had this problem, the rear latch, so I bought a replacement (Still have it) tried to get the old one off one screw came off easily the other wouldn't no matter how hard I hit it (very hard) now it works fine, so I would advise (well in my case) hit it very hard with screw driver with steel striagh...
by spindrift
15 Jun 2010, 20:22
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: TD5 Engine problem
Replies: 4
Views: 1165

Re: TD5 Engine problem

Today my brother changed the oil (synthetic) and now he states that its worse than before, knocking like crazy, now I can understand the knocking, clearly the big end bearing have gone, but I can't understand how its worse than oil that's ruined and very thin. It now worries me that the turbo bearin...
by spindrift
12 Jun 2010, 19:00
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: how can i make my van faster cheaply!
Replies: 35
Views: 5840

Re: how can i make my van faster cheaply!

Fit nitrous about £500.00 and most diesel engines can take it no probs, it will be much quicker
by spindrift
12 Jun 2010, 17:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: TD5 Engine problem
Replies: 4
Views: 1165

TD5 Engine problem

I know this is a VW forum, but you have helped me before with my brothers Land Rover. Whilst out driving today, going up sutton bank (Yorkshire 1 in 3 ) it started to stutter under load, but got up anyway, drove fine for about 7 miles, then heard a knocking noise from the engine plus loads of smoke ...
by spindrift
02 Jun 2010, 19:52
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Lower on one side
Replies: 5
Views: 986

Re: Lower on one side

The units are on the drivers side, I have just measured the rear and both side's are equal at 5" between the tyre and the arch, I have looked at the coil spring and it looks fine, but its rusty and it may be cracked, don't know.
by spindrift
02 Jun 2010, 19:15
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Lower on one side
Replies: 5
Views: 986

Lower on one side

Whilst messing about in my garage today I looked at the van and it looked slightly lower on the left (Passenger side) so I measured it, and sure enough its 1" lower on the left, never noticed it before and whilst driving it I can't tell and it still drives fine. I visually checked everything an...
by spindrift
02 Jun 2010, 16:07
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: how fast do you go? petrol boxer 1.9 vroom vroom ..
Replies: 30
Views: 4499

Re: how fast do you go? petrol boxer 1.9 vroom vroom ..

I've our's up to 85 mph, with a mix of laughter and nerves, last year came back from Devon to Leeds at between 70 -75 on one tank of fuel, but mostly do around 65-70 on motorways unless its windy, then go slower.
by spindrift
26 May 2010, 09:27
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: What's the best caravan
Replies: 9
Views: 1110

Re: What's the best caravan

I have had a look at Hobby's but have been told that because our travelling friends like them so much, there are more likely to be nicked, so much so, that insurance companies wont touch em. Anyway having done some research on the Bessacarr, I am going to purchase this one, not new but a 2003 model,...
by spindrift
25 May 2010, 07:26
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: What's the best caravan
Replies: 9
Views: 1110

Re: What's the best caravan

We can't have a static van as its not in keeping with the park, and it is very tranquil and quiet in the middle of a forest.
by spindrift
24 May 2010, 19:13
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: What's the best caravan
Replies: 9
Views: 1110

What's the best caravan

I know some might see the title and ask "what the ****" But this is a genuine ask, as I have never had a caravan before, and before anyone ask's "no we're not selling the T25, and converting to the dark side" but we have the opportunity to work and live on a campsite, where they ...
by spindrift
27 Apr 2010, 18:14
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Smoky on start up
Replies: 1
Views: 502

Smoky on start up

I have a 1900 watercooled engine, which on start up always smokes a bit, not blue or white, just a bit grey but goes away after a few minuets, plus when going down hill and holding it back on the gear's, when I get to the bottom and accelerate there's a plume of blue smoke, but no effect on overall ...