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by pugvan
31 Dec 2022, 03:47
Forum: Restoration and Major Repairs
Topic: Big Blue Van - Full Restoration
Replies: 149
Views: 3786527

Re: Big Blue Van - Full Restoration

Thanks for that  :ok
by pugvan
20 Dec 2022, 03:43
Forum: Restoration and Major Repairs
Topic: Big Blue Van - Full Restoration
Replies: 149
Views: 3786527

Re: Big Blue Van - Full Restoration

Good choice deleting the rear windows.Can i ask what the deal is with the phosphoric acid  how is it used where do you get it and does it need to be washed off cheers. I take it you're doing away with the rear windows? Yes I am deleting the rear side windows. It only ever had 1 side window,, it was...
by pugvan
18 Dec 2022, 03:55
Forum: Restoration and Major Repairs
Topic: Big Blue Van - Full Restoration
Replies: 149
Views: 3786527

Re: Big Blue Van - Full Restoration

Good choice deleting the rear windows.Can i ask what the deal is with the phosphoric acid  how is it used where do you get it and does it need to be washed off cheers. I take it you're doing away with the rear windows? Yes I am deleting the rear side windows. It only ever had 1 side window,, it was...
by pugvan
15 Jun 2021, 02:28
Forum: Restoration and Major Repairs
Topic: Big Blue Van - Full Restoration
Replies: 149
Views: 3786527

Re: Big Blue Van - Full Restoration

This has to be the best restro of a T3 i have ever seen  :ok
by pugvan
26 Nov 2016, 21:15
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Hydro engine mounts are they worth the trouble
Replies: 2
Views: 2317

Hydro engine mounts are they worth the trouble

Hello all What do folk recon to hydro mounts are they worth the trouble a few on the samba seem to claim there worth it but maybe their standard mounts were worn out also on a standard mount with the engine sat on them how close should the center /hub the bit the bolt goes through be to the top of t...
by pugvan
23 Jan 2014, 01:23
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Aircooled gearbox guide pin
Replies: 8
Views: 2108

Re: Aircooled gearbox guide pin

there seems to be 2 types , presume the 'glued blob of rubber ' is the aftermarket / redesigned type the serated washer in a groove is the original and the only type I have seen fitted that looks like its been there forever. I have seen a lot of bent pins tho probably due to removing the engine and...
by pugvan
22 Jan 2014, 02:48
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Aircooled gearbox guide pin
Replies: 8
Views: 2108

Re: Aircooled gearbox guide pin

i should have the pin , not alwqys the washer but they seem available new.... will have a looksee# where are you? also what engine do you have ?? (username guess?) thanks mate but iam sorted now been under van today to work out what i need and iam going to make one spent age's on google finding pic...
by pugvan
20 Jan 2014, 23:42
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Aircooled gearbox guide pin
Replies: 8
Views: 2108

Re: Aircooled gearbox guide pin

anyone please
by pugvan
19 Jan 2014, 00:47
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Aircooled gearbox guide pin
Replies: 8
Views: 2108

Re: Aircooled gearbox guide pin

There's one on German Ebay at the moment, for a fair price. Here is the link: Ebay Linky Looks like you'll need this crinkly washer too (as it doesn't seem to come with one): Crinkly Washer Linky Good luck, James thanks for the link but there's smmething not right about that pin the bit on the end ...
by pugvan
18 Jan 2014, 22:56
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Aircooled gearbox guide pin
Replies: 8
Views: 2108

Aircooled gearbox guide pin

hello all has any body got a guide pin its the metal rod that bolts to the Aircooled gearbox just infront of that thing with the two plastic balls on ( the thing that selects the gears ) the gear linkage slides on to it I need to know the lenth of it from the big washer to the end of it ( not the en...
by pugvan
04 Sep 2008, 22:01
Forum: Alternative Fuels Forum
Topic: Hypermiling.....Is it worth the effort?
Replies: 40
Views: 14095

coasting

not trying to start a barny or nout but wots wrong with coasting down hill as long as the engine is kept runing
by pugvan
27 Mar 2008, 23:52
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: PICTURES--- MONTEGO td in a T25!
Replies: 7
Views: 2087

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looking forward to the pics keep us updated mate.
by pugvan
11 Feb 2008, 00:43
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Peugeot 2.1td in T25
Replies: 41
Views: 8999

Re: Peugeot 2.1td in T25

youthy giblets!!! wrote:R u on glue???
£350 :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol:

more like he's on cloud cuckkoo :roll:
by pugvan
10 Feb 2008, 19:38
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Peugeot 2.1td in T25
Replies: 41
Views: 8999

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that some pricey piece of "pooh" :lol:
by pugvan
09 Feb 2008, 22:23
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Peugeot 2.1td in T25
Replies: 41
Views: 8999

adapter

yes i would say thats one of phils kits but could'nt the seal of buggered up when the engine was fitted if the engine was allowed to hang on the shaft ( ie jack sliped = one buggered oil seal ) and the spring and any metal bits from the seal could put a groove in the shaft.