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- 30 Jul 2013, 08:43
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: why were these removed when the pushrod seals were replaced
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4460
Re: why were these removed when the pushrod seals were replaced
The pushrod tubes have an in-built tension in that they are compacted as the head is tightened down... The type 4 ones aren't squished between the head and the case. After the heads are bolted on, you can fit type 4 tubes - they just slide in the holes - the friction of the O rings, and that wire &...
- 27 Jul 2013, 10:31
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: LED bulb and strip replacement in same interior fittings
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3003
Re: LED bulb and strip replacement in same interior fittings
If you're doing it to save power, look at the type of LED lights you replace them with. Many are packed full of resistors, and run quite hot... In a mates caravan, he ended up getting new flouro tubes, as they used less power than the LED strips he was going to fit in the housing.. I have interior l...
- 01 Jul 2013, 00:06
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Draining oil with an oil cooler fitted
- Replies: 2
- Views: 638
Re: Draining oil with an oil cooler fitted
Just change as you normally would - you'll have some dirty oil in there no matter what you do, and it'll be very quickly diluted by the new. Next oil change will still have a bit of dirty anyway
- 29 Jun 2013, 21:49
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Are these any good ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 699
Re: Are these any good ?
I don't know about his distributors, but I'm always wary of them if not genuine VW. I brought an old VW one and fixed it up. I do, however, have one of his cheap electronic ignition units in my Beetle. When I fitted it, the spark was so much stronger that I developed a missfire, because the spark wa...
- 18 Jun 2013, 23:45
- Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
- Topic: Fitting T3 PAS to a Subaru engine?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2202
Re: Fitting T3 PAS to a Subaru engine?
I used the Subaru pump, and the VW line that has the baffles in. A Hydraulic shop (does diggers and stuff) made up the adapters/hoses to fit it all in. Then what I did, was fill the system... and hadn't tightened the join half way up the van, to my dirt floor in the barn is a LOT less dusty :ok I al...
- 18 Jun 2013, 02:45
- Forum: Syncro
- Topic: Landrover driving experience
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2658
Re: Landrover driving experience
..lee.. wrote:Land rover and good driving experience in the same sentence.
Please send me some of what you on.
Also, check with the AA. They probably don't go everywhere
- 18 Jun 2013, 02:43
- Forum: Campers
- Topic: High top vs Pop Top
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5995
Re: High top vs Pop Top
I'll never forget that night in Wensleydale when Disco Dave & Kate's poptop closed on them during the night .... we woke up to be told it had been VERY windy overnight :shock: Same as the great Blue Hills hurricane of last year ?? :pimp So you pushed your van back onto it's wheels, and off you ...
- 14 Jun 2013, 00:03
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Sound Proofing
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3378
Re: Sound Proofing
Lizard Skin.
Both sound proofing, and insulation available. Expoxy enamel any rust, then spray on and leave to set
Both sound proofing, and insulation available. Expoxy enamel any rust, then spray on and leave to set
- 07 Jun 2013, 08:41
- Forum: Any Other Matters
- Topic: Fuel economy
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4509
Re: Fuel economy
my employer recently cut everyones mileage allowance to a ridiculous 20p a mile What? Mine is the NZ$ equilvalent of about 60p a mile if I get a callout. Thats based on the average running cost of a vehicle here in NZ. If they tried to pull that one on us, I'd tell them they can give me a pool car ...
- 05 Jun 2013, 23:50
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: no spark, running out of ideas...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1151
Re: no spark, running out of ideas...
Is there power at the coil with the engine cranking? The ignition switches are utter crap - I ALWAYS have a spare.
- 26 May 2013, 03:49
- Forum: Syncro
- Topic: syncro camper for sale in nz
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3220
Re: syncro camper for sale in nz
Just thinking about looking at this one. I wish I had brought mine with me when I moved out here. Getting the chills just thinking about importing spares though! There's a guy in Auckland who brings in spares and vans by the container load! He just left my place a few hours ago after dropping off s...
- 24 May 2013, 21:48
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Changing from 5 speed to 4 speed.......
- Replies: 2
- Views: 605
Re: Changing from 5 speed to 4 speed.......
ajsimmo wrote:The gearknobKarlT wrote:Looking to switch from 5 speed to a 4 speed box.
What do I need to change?
for the diagram in case you forget where first is(n't). That's all, it will work just fine with a 5 speed lever setup and a little adjustment (just done mine and I prefer the 4 speed now!).
Same same.
- 19 May 2013, 23:54
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: rear vents
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7279
Re: rear vents
Understand your doubt whether they are a carry-over from air-cooled days, however, look at the South African model that was completely redesign before starting production in 1991. The rear air vents were part of that redesign and remained in place. Volkswagen evidently consider them necessary on wa...
- 19 May 2013, 04:19
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: which oil ?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1846
Re: which oil ?
Rounded view: http://wiki.club8090.co.uk/index.php/All_engine_faults/repairs/maintenance_Oils_recommended" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Though....... the Wiki also says "...a 10W40 would perform like a 10 rated oil from cold but some owners (including us) consider it...
- 17 May 2013, 20:44
- Forum: Wheels & Tyres
- Topic: Painting Mefro wheels
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7051
Re: Painting Mefro wheels
A really good DIY paint is Hammerite Smooth - it takes a while to go proper hard, but once it's set, it's hard! I used the silver version, but they do a black. There's no reason to do anything other than the front faces, but more paint will be better for corrosion protection, especially it you drive...