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by smorgen
23 Oct 2007, 16:00
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: rear wing nearside
Replies: 0
Views: 440

rear wing nearside

has any one fitted one of these using a vw panel? i have a full size taller panel but at the top it has no lip on it to marry up to the van, is there any other way other than spot welding the panel along the top?
hope that makes sense ....
by smorgen
15 May 2007, 07:53
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: head removal
Replies: 3
Views: 584

head removal

last year as the exhaust studs refused to come out after heat etc on my 2.1 petrol the next step was to remove the head so the mechanic did so and the liners came out thus binning the engine. is this common on the head removal or can i take steps to avoid it as i have the same problem on another van...
by smorgen
31 Mar 2007, 13:10
Forum: Modified
Topic: front 60mm lowered springs
Replies: 2
Views: 1503

front 60mm lowered springs

does anyone know the length of 60mm lowered springs...uncompressed.
thanks andy.
by smorgen
01 Mar 2007, 16:17
Forum: Technical Questions and Answers (archived from live forum)
Topic: Exhausted looking for a new exhaust!
Replies: 14
Views: 2918

exhaust

like you say the mild steel one may only last a couple of years its well worth the extra money!!!
by smorgen
28 Feb 2007, 19:59
Forum: Modified
Topic: lowered
Replies: 2
Views: 1426

lowered

my caravelle was lowered 65 mm before i got it...i have added avo adjustable shocks and set them at halfway .i am running 17 inch rims ............since fitting the shocks the rims are catching on some low speed cornering.car parks etc i am thinking of changing the front coil springs to 45mm ones ? ...
by smorgen
28 Feb 2007, 17:56
Forum: Technical Questions and Answers (archived from live forum)
Topic: Exhausted looking for a new exhaust!
Replies: 14
Views: 2918

stainless

hey up....fitted a jp exhaust last august very pleased with it ......easy to fit well made looks the biz...cost 475 i picked it up though as they are only in macclesfield.
by smorgen
13 Jul 2006, 09:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2.1 WATER COOLED ENGINE 1986 INJECTION
Replies: 4
Views: 936

YEA I SAW THAT HE HAD ONE .....TRYED TO BELL HIM AND EMAIL BUT CANT SEEM TO GET HIM?
by smorgen
13 Jul 2006, 09:05
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2.1 WATER COOLED ENGINE 1986 INJECTION
Replies: 4
Views: 936

2.1 WATER COOLED ENGINE 1986 INJECTION

HI I AM AFTER AN ENGINE I HAVE HEARD VW DO THEM OFF THE SHELF? AND CAN ANYONE GIVE ME A FEW MORE OPTIONS.
THANKS ANDY