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by tandemsandy
29 May 2025, 21:50
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Sliding door sill replacement
Replies: 13
Views: 6571

Re: Sliding door sill replacement

Yes added holes + grommets when I did the O/S so will do that again.
Pipecleaner = great idea, thank you.

Rob
by tandemsandy
25 May 2025, 21:23
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Sliding door sill replacement
Replies: 13
Views: 6571

Re: Sliding door sill replacement

I'm doing this job on Vinnie at the moment.  A question for the hive mind - how do you paint the inside surfaces of the channel for the sliding door seal?  There's return edges so surfaces inside are hidden from an aerosol or brush.   Anyone got a creative solution?
Thanks,
Rob
by tandemsandy
26 Mar 2025, 08:28
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: is my maisie 1.9 dg slow?
Replies: 6
Views: 3431

Re: is my maisie 1.9 dg slow?

Sounds similar to Vinnie.  Once up to cruising speed he's happy, but add an incline and he's immediately slowing down.  Just very little torque in our DG's for propelling 2+tons uphill.  And we have a lot of hills in Argyll - sorry to all other road users!!!

Rob
by tandemsandy
19 Aug 2024, 18:40
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Front passenger jacking point toast
Replies: 8
Views: 14853

Re: Front passenger jacking point toast

No, the outrigger is the inverted U shaped structure that runs directly from the JP inwards towards the centre of the van.

Rob
by tandemsandy
11 Dec 2023, 19:33
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Springs Replacement - Compression Tool
Replies: 13
Views: 17320

Re: Rear Springs Replacement - Compression Tool

Is it possible the upper spring seat & 'top hat' is corroded and the top of the spring isn't locating centrally?  I went to replace Vinnie's rear springs last year as the rear had dropped so assumed broken springs.  Turned out the upper mount was rotten both side, so the springs (both intact!) h...
by tandemsandy
06 Dec 2023, 20:22
Forum: Campers
Topic: Thank you all
Replies: 33
Views: 116688

Re: HELP! Please everyone read this !!!

Donated- this forum is worth it's weight in gold  :ok

Rob & Sandy (Tandemsandy)
by tandemsandy
06 Dec 2023, 20:22
Forum: Restoration and Major Repairs
Topic: Thank you all
Replies: 30
Views: 164202

Re: HELP! Please everyone read this !!!

Donated- this forum is worth it's weight in gold  :ok

Rob & Sandy (Tandemsandy)
by tandemsandy
06 Dec 2023, 20:22
Forum: Technical, Alternative & Modified
Topic: Thank you all
Replies: 32
Views: 144350

Re: HELP! Please everyone read this !!!

Donated- this forum is worth it's weight in gold  :ok

Rob & Sandy (Tandemsandy)
by tandemsandy
06 Dec 2023, 20:22
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Thank you all
Replies: 31
Views: 105488

Re: HELP! Please everyone read this !!!

Donated- this forum is worth it's weight in gold  :ok

Rob & Sandy (Tandemsandy)
by tandemsandy
28 Jun 2023, 18:14
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Alternator Help - VW T25 1983 1.9 Petrol
Replies: 2
Views: 797

Re: Alternator Help - VW T25 1983 1.9 Petrol

^wot jrt said, replacing the voltage regulator/brushes unit works wonders - did mine a few months ago and those missing volts suddenly returned.  
Rob
by tandemsandy
19 May 2023, 19:30
Forum: Campers
Topic: Looking to get new pop top canvas for westfalia need reviews
Replies: 1
Views: 6975

Re: Looking to get new pop top canvas for westfalia need reviews

We got new canvas for our side opening Leisuredrive from proudtopop.co.uk  Didn't fit it ourselves, Bailies car trimmers in Paisey, Glasgow did it for us.

Rob
by tandemsandy
14 May 2023, 19:17
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Radius rod bushes - how long do yours last?
Replies: 4
Views: 633

Radius rod bushes - how long do yours last?

Early front suspension system.  Replaced the outer bushes with BW sourced ones 2 years / 6000 miles ago. Inner bushes & steel spacer replaced before that with BW items.  Outer bush on both sides now have splits - seems a bit premature? Steering alignment & geometry recently checked and ok, b...
by tandemsandy
04 Jan 2023, 21:24
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: A4 audi seats..will they fit?
Replies: 2
Views: 1379

Re: A4 audi seats..will they fit?

Hi. We've got a 2007 A4 convertible as the 'practical' car  :shock:  to go with Vinnie.  I can do some measuring to see how the seats look.  First glance they might be low enough to fit under the steering wheel ok.  I fitted Momo seats from an Alpha in Vinnie and had to fabricate new mounts as the r...
by tandemsandy
22 Aug 2022, 17:40
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Inner sill rust - bad?
Replies: 7
Views: 1554

Re: Inner sill rust - bad?

Having done that job myself, I agree - walk away, that's not structurally sound and not a simple job.

Rob
by tandemsandy
27 Jun 2022, 20:56
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9dg starting problem
Replies: 7
Views: 659

Re: 1.9dg starting problem

PS - love the paint job, looks fantastic  :ok

Rob