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by VW Leon
23 Jun 2013, 11:28
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Recomendations for a welder please.
Replies: 4
Views: 1307

Re: Recomendations for a welder please.

Anybody got any feedback on DC Customs in Netherton please.
by VW Leon
22 Jun 2013, 08:52
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Recomendations for a welder please.
Replies: 4
Views: 1307

Recomendations for a welder please.

I am in need of a recomendation for a top quality body shop to restore my beetle i have had since 1971. It is part of the family and I want a show winning job done on the welding and respray.
Can anyone recomend a place in the West Midlands area please.

I am in Dudley.

Thanks

Andy B
by VW Leon
18 May 2011, 18:53
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Zig Unit
Replies: 9
Views: 1632

Re: Zig Unit

I don't know why you're that enthusiastic to charge the starter battery anyway as the alternator charges it when you drive anywhere. Unless you're planning on laying the van up for the winter months - but I believe the manual states not to leave the Zig charger on continuously. I suppose its becaus...
by VW Leon
17 May 2011, 13:34
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Zig Unit
Replies: 9
Views: 1632

Re: Zig Unit

Sorry, gave you a bum steer there. It only charges the leisure battery, the cabling to the starter battery and the 'car' or 'touring' switch position is to allow you to run the camper electrics off the starter battery rather than the leisure battery but does not facilitate charging of the starter b...
by VW Leon
17 May 2011, 06:34
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Zig Unit
Replies: 9
Views: 1632

Re: Zig Unit

1664 wrote:The centre switch should control which battery it charges :wink:

Thanks, i have tried that but when i put a meter on the leisure battery clips it reads over 12v which is correct, but then when i switch the middle switch i dont get anything at the car battery terminal clips.
by VW Leon
16 May 2011, 13:55
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Zig Unit
Replies: 9
Views: 1632

Zig Unit

Hi, I have installed a Zig CF8 for 240 and 12v power, all as per manutfacturers instructions. What i note is that when i have the manis pluged in the leisure battery is charging but not the car battery. Does the car battery only get charged when the car is going or do i need to install a split charg...
by VW Leon
03 May 2011, 06:57
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Wind Noise
Replies: 3
Views: 1654

Wind Noise

Hi Folks, Can you help me with my wind???? It seems that whenever i drive over about 40mph, especialy on the motorway i get excessive vibrating wind noise from the front of the car. I have checked the grills and they are secure. I have a Holdsworth Conversion pop top with all clips tight and in plac...
by VW Leon
02 Apr 2010, 15:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Stupid or what!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 899

Re: Stupid or what!!!

Found it and job done, but i need a new nipple or caliper as one was already bost off on the front drivers small square pad type.


I think the wasger bottle refil is in the passanger footwell???????? Not sure though
by VW Leon
02 Apr 2010, 13:38
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Stupid or what!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 899

Stupid or what!!!

Can anyone tell me where to find the brake reservoir on my 1987 t25, as i need to bleed my brakes!!!
by VW Leon
23 Mar 2010, 18:00
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Busted Indicators
Replies: 3
Views: 897

Busted Indicators

Can anyone suggest why both indicators work on the passanger side but neither on the driver side.
The same applies when i put the hazzards on
by VW Leon
08 Mar 2010, 12:43
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Fitting side windows with expanding rubber?????
Replies: 6
Views: 1566

Re: Fitting side windows with expanding rubber?????

At last they are thanks to a top local windscreen fitter.

He had trouble but after 2 1/2 hours, job done.

So if you are stuck and want a fitter for the West Midlands call

Buyrite Windscreens on 01384 482954

Rob's the man.
by VW Leon
02 Mar 2010, 19:48
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Fitting side windows with expanding rubber?????
Replies: 6
Views: 1566

Re: Fitting side windows with expanding rubber?????

I give up, i cant do it!!!!!!

Can anyone give me details of someone who can fit these in thw West Midlands area please.
by VW Leon
28 Feb 2010, 15:00
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Fitting side windows with expanding rubber?????
Replies: 6
Views: 1566

Fitting side windows with expanding rubber?????

I have removed my 4 side windows from my converted van and had it resprayed. I have got new rubbers from AH Schofield, the ones that you have to fit the expander in after fitting. I have tried every method possible to fit these windows from 1, placing rubber around window and adding draw string, put...
by VW Leon
23 Feb 2010, 19:51
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Square Headlights Mounts Broken!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 753

Square Headlights Mounts Broken!!!!!!!!!

I have just purchased a set of square headlights and grill off EBay, only to find the adjusting screws and mounts for the main lights are missing or broken.
Can anyone help with where i can get these from or even have some for sale.

Any help is very much needed and welcomed.

Thanks