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by mike the van
15 Nov 2025, 18:59
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: On Board Wifi Setup
Replies: 17
Views: 8002

Re: On Board Wifi Setup

It wasn't arguing about anything just an observation, have more important things to worry about. 
 
by mike the van
15 Nov 2025, 12:29
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: On Board Wifi Setup
Replies: 17
Views: 8002

Re: On Board Wifi Setup

Not upset in the least, perhaps all I'm really saying is why post with images when there is an issue with them being seen?
I suspect a fair of users of this forum like to stick to browsers that they know and trust based on their own experience.
by mike the van
14 Nov 2025, 17:12
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: On Board Wifi Setup
Replies: 17
Views: 8002

Re: On Board Wifi Setup

OK, I think the IMGUR issue is pretty much known, but not really answering the fact that you can’t see your images. Using TOR isn’t necessarily an option that everyone wants to take.
by mike the van
03 Apr 2025, 20:08
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Front wheel arch replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 9407

Re: Front wheel arch replacement

Thanks, I got a Brickwerks best quality, will replace seat belt mount panel as well, the door and shut lines are the key to aligning it then?

mike
by mike the van
30 Mar 2025, 21:07
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Front wheel arch replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 9407

Front wheel arch replacement

I am just starting tackling the front drivers side wheel arch and seat belt mount and B pillar repair. What is the advice for making sure it all aligns, does the hole need bracing when the arch is cut out? do you keep the door in?  what’s the best way to mark the metal or reference points? Cheers  M...
by mike the van
19 Dec 2024, 13:26
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Early diesel engine mounts
Replies: 4
Views: 2463

Re: Early diesel engine mounts

Cheers , I will give them a try
by mike the van
18 Dec 2024, 22:11
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Early diesel engine mounts
Replies: 4
Views: 2463

Re: Early diesel engine mounts

Thanks it’s the two rubber mounts from the bar to the two mounts onto the engine block, I’m trying to track down

Mike
by mike the van
18 Dec 2024, 20:21
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Early diesel engine mounts
Replies: 4
Views: 2463

Early diesel engine mounts

Hi does anyone know if the very early diesel engine bar rubber mounts are still available, can get the later ones no probs

Mike
by mike the van
25 Oct 2024, 22:34
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Dash Foil/PCB Options
Replies: 32
Views: 78269

Re: Dash Foil/PCB Options

I have been looking at various options for repairing the foil, came across this via a discussion on the Samba https://www.serial-kombi.com/fr-FR/transporter-t3-t25-tableau-de-bord-feuille-nappe-de-circuits-imprimes-de-bloc-compteur-et-instruments-de-bord-1600cc-diesel-1/1981-7/1984-livree-avec-notic...
by mike the van
22 Nov 2023, 22:27
Forum: Restoration and Major Repairs
Topic: Rustoration
Replies: 471
Views: 2421990

Re: Rustoration

Wish you and your other half all the best on a rocky road, been there myself, you have to be selfish and look after those who are important

Mike
by mike the van
20 Oct 2023, 17:45
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Inside of Headlight Glass Dirty. Cleaning Ideas Please.
Replies: 6
Views: 8627

Re: Inside of Headlight Glass Dirty. Cleaning Ideas Please.

I did the same a while but drying off one headlamp in the oven, found the glass came away from the bowl, so maybe Hella/Bosch used a heat sensitive glue ??? Sods law the other wasn't shifting, but with glass off got it back to looking like new, with a polish with a soft duster. I think I siliconed t...
by mike the van
20 Jun 2023, 17:26
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Fibre glass repair kits
Replies: 7
Views: 9453

Re: Fibre glass repair kits

You can get a woven fabric type of  fibre glass, I have used it with resin and seems to give a smoother finish and can be built up to give a decent thickness

Mike
by mike the van
23 Mar 2023, 21:47
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Side and rear windows for panel van conversion
Replies: 8
Views: 2461

Re: Side and rear windows for panel van conversion

I think your best option is to contact a breakers or put up a wanted ad, given the age of these vans that any manufacturers still make suitable glass. A set of new seals from  https://www.sealsdirect.co.uk/seals-products.asp?intDepartmentId=4 They can be awkward to fit, you need a special tool or ge...
by mike the van
30 Jan 2023, 21:31
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Heating
Replies: 6
Views: 52924

Re: Heating

It might be worth checking that the big black corrugated heater pipe that runs all the way underneath front to back is clear, reason is that it is made of layers of foil and paper, the inner layer of paper on mine had all flaked off with age and blocked up the airflow, took it off at the front end a...
by mike the van
29 Jan 2023, 16:02
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Head problem
Replies: 7
Views: 1089

Re: Head problem

Yep, unfortunately no 3 is the one that gets hot, just by some quirk of the cooling system. Hopefully it is just the head that needs replacing. Sometimes think that a tune up makes it all work slightly better and you drive as you should, but an underlying issue just gets worse.

Mike