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by tandemsandy
11 Dec 2023, 19:33
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Springs Replacement - Compression Tool
Replies: 13
Views: 7729

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: Technical, Alternative & Modified
Topic: Thank you all
Replies: 32
Views: 27659

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: 15442

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: Campers
Topic: Thank you all
Replies: 30
Views: 21514

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: 23984

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: 286

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: 1984

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: 384

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: 489

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: 638

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: 335

Re: 1.9dg starting problem

PS - love the paint job, looks fantastic  :ok

Rob
by tandemsandy
27 Jun 2022, 20:54
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9dg starting problem
Replies: 7
Views: 335

Re: 1.9dg starting problem

check the fuel pipe leading to the pump.  if it splits/cracks there's no vacuum for the pump to pull fuel from the tank, it just sucks air.  Vinnie had a few unexplained events of cutting out which I traced back to a tiny split in that pipe.  Perhaps take the pipe off the pump and suck the end and s...
by tandemsandy
19 Jun 2022, 21:04
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fuel Expansion Tank
Replies: 4
Views: 254

Re: Fuel Expansion Tank

Nope, that's "Shrek's ears", the end of the vent pipe from the top of the vent tank.  That's perfectly correct.  
by tandemsandy
13 May 2022, 16:11
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: WWYD? Roof removal.
Replies: 3
Views: 428

Re: WWYD? Roof removal.

Not a direct comparison so might not be 100% relevant to you, but Vinnie had his side-hinged Leisuredrive poptop removed 2 years ago to replace the canvas.  Roof came off easy, went back on just the same.  Didn't replace the seal around the edge of the poptop. With the roof open we can inspect 90% o...
by tandemsandy
23 Apr 2022, 11:26
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Early Cooling System - Help Please
Replies: 10
Views: 524

Re: Early Cooling System - Help Please

Without looking at Vinnie I can't remember what the options are for attaching it, but running an extra earth cable from as close to the temp sensor housing back to nice shiny metal bodywork won't do any harm. When diagnosing this on the 323F I also ran a temporary wire that completely replaced the w...