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by scaltura
02 Sep 2017, 02:45
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: T4 cab seats in T25
Replies: 14
Views: 7039

Re: T4 cab seats in T25

Sure can, this is what I have.

Take runners off the swivel and attach seats to the swivel :ok
by scaltura
16 Aug 2017, 20:30
Forum: Campers
Topic: Hello from newby, and pop-top guidance request
Replies: 8
Views: 2956

Re: Hello from newby, and pop-top guidance request

Driving in high winds with high top can be more than annoying :shock: near changing lanes isn't fun lol

Each to their own I guess.
by scaltura
16 Aug 2017, 19:18
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Tightening up new front shock nut
Replies: 3
Views: 2179

Re: Tightening up new front shock nut

Put bit of rubber in the grips jaws to clap rod?
by scaltura
16 Aug 2017, 16:46
Forum: Campers
Topic: Hello from newby, and pop-top guidance request
Replies: 8
Views: 2956

Re: Hello from newby, and pop-top guidance request

Couple more g's will get you a westy
by scaltura
15 Aug 2017, 20:58
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: cant balance apparently
Replies: 5
Views: 2735

Re: cant balance apparently

Crack bead, rotate tyre 180 and try it again
by scaltura
03 Aug 2017, 21:22
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Bodyshop around Edinburgh?
Replies: 3
Views: 1010

Re: Bodyshop around Edinburgh?

You have pm
by scaltura
03 Aug 2017, 19:51
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Bodyshop around Edinburgh?
Replies: 3
Views: 1010

Re: Bodyshop around Edinburgh?

What you needing done?
by scaltura
03 Aug 2017, 19:48
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Cleaning the steering wheel.
Replies: 11
Views: 6511

Re: Cleaning the steering wheel.

G101
by scaltura
03 Aug 2017, 19:29
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: VW Lupo Intermittent fault - 1.4 petrol BBY engine
Replies: 5
Views: 3245

Re: VW Lupo Intermittent fault - 1.4 petrol BBY engine

I've seen lots of these bby engines with idle issues but not showing codes, sometimes with intermittent faults the component hasn't died but is on its way out. Seen new coils that were dud too My train of thought is basics, check fuel then spark then air when checking each stage check wiring and mul...
by scaltura
03 Aug 2017, 19:01
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: VW Lupo Intermittent fault - 1.4 petrol BBY engine
Replies: 5
Views: 3245

Re: VW Lupo Intermittent fault - 1.4 petrol BBY engine

Get pull injector rail out hold a4 paper under Injectors to check spray pattern

Check each coil one by one manually spark plug arc off engine, and wiring, also

Could be maf throwing wobbler
by scaltura
25 Jul 2017, 19:12
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: My t25 caught fire
Replies: 15
Views: 7053

Re: My t25 caught fire

Some larger insurance approved bodyshops wouldn't touch it due to it's age and the headache it would be to them, the carsnagenic line is a get out claus. It's really up to you, what you think it's worth and the offset payment that they offer as settlement, against the cost of repair, just about ever...
by scaltura
24 Jul 2017, 18:16
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Wheel arch replacement?
Replies: 10
Views: 3034

Re: Wheel arch replacement?

Many ways to sort your issue. Depends how handy you are. Full arch or just the half arch, patch it or glass it. If you go full or half arch, remember you are disturbing vw sealer that's been there from the year dot. Once you clear all the sealer and remove the arch you may find your b post is crusty...
by scaltura
23 Jul 2017, 19:24
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake drums won't go back on.......
Replies: 37
Views: 7407

Re: Brake drums won't go back on.......

Must be driving you mad :run
by scaltura
23 Jul 2017, 17:50
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake drums won't go back on.......
Replies: 37
Views: 7407

Re: Brake drums won't go back on.......

How did you get on in your quest ?
by scaltura
22 Jul 2017, 14:05
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brakes squeal when driving and stops when brakes applied.
Replies: 4
Views: 1166

Re: Brakes squeal when driving and stops when brakes applied.

sounds like a build up of crud on the carriers remove pads, clean the carriers with wire brush and big bit of elbow also inside of caliper and the pack of pads. buy ceramic brake grease apply to metal to metal contact areas and piston pad etc scrub of the pad glaze with a bit of 80 grit and reassemb...