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by dougt25
20 Sep 2011, 10:02
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: broken down!
Replies: 9
Views: 1013

Re: broken down!

thanks all new pump bought yesterday from john bowles ,in tumbridge wells. Were up and running, off to france today. fitted new fuel lines while I was at it all in the campsite.. I did notice that I have a cracked expansion tank under front arches, whats the implications of bypassing by just looping...
by dougt25
18 Sep 2011, 21:10
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: broken down!
Replies: 9
Views: 1013

Re: broken down!

thanks all, will try tomorrow and report back
by dougt25
18 Sep 2011, 20:26
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: broken down!
Replies: 9
Views: 1013

broken down!

hi all, I am currently in a campsite in crowboroug, nr tumbridge wells with wife and baby The van has been cutting out while idling late and today it stalled at the traffic lights restarted but then cut out when running2 mins later now wont start at all. it has fuel but the fuel filter seems to be d...
by dougt25
18 Sep 2011, 20:18
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: broken down!
Replies: 2
Views: 581

broken down!

hi all, I am currently in a campsite in crowboroug, nr tumbridge wells with wife and baby The van has been cutting out while idling late and today it stalled at the traffic lights restarted but then cut out when running2 mins later now wont start at all. it has fuel but the fuel filter seems to be d...
by dougt25
28 Jul 2011, 15:57
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Dougs van restore thread.
Replies: 4
Views: 979

Re: Dougs van restore thread.

Hi Mark, I am cutting the nasty stuff out, and grinding back to shiney metal. When i reach shiney silver i cut a bit more out then ive been using Vactan or krust then rustoleum combiprimer follower by combicolour in grey... No1 priority is to get rid of it all before painting. It's going well so far...
by dougt25
28 Jul 2011, 14:41
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Dougs van restore thread.
Replies: 4
Views: 979

Dougs van restore thread.

Hi All, I have a few pictures of the ongoing van restoration as promised. If your a purist, you may as well look away now as I am afraid the objective is a presentable, rust free, reliable and solid van. - Not a a original restoration. I have an Autohomes Cameo, hightop camper. It was bought from a ...
by dougt25
28 Jul 2011, 13:37
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: where to buy water pipe
Replies: 6
Views: 1147

Re: where to buy water pipe

corzan or ABS i think but check the specs there may be a cheaper alternative. Plenty of option that are chemical resistant and will cope with correct pressure and temp. http://www.pipestock.com/ Much better replacement for under car water pipes. - In fact you can get nearly everything off that site....
by dougt25
18 Jul 2011, 11:40
Forum: Campers
Topic: 15mm lightweight ply supplier
Replies: 9
Views: 2552

Re: 15mm lightweight ply supplier

Is it a rewal wood veneer finish or is there some kind of laquer or vinyl on top?

Looks like really good stuff. - expensive but good worthwhile.

IS two sheets enough for all doors etc?
by dougt25
15 Jul 2011, 08:48
Forum: Campers
Topic: 15mm lightweight ply supplier
Replies: 9
Views: 2552

Re: 15mm lightweight ply supplier

Excellent , Thanks Matt.

Did you just phone them direct using the number on the website? The oak veneer is the stuff I am after.

Would be interested to see some pics... Is it good stuff?
by dougt25
15 Jul 2011, 08:37
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: over heating
Replies: 20
Views: 2980

Re: over heating

Libby bong, makes filling with coolent alot easyer apparently. - I will fine out next week when mine gets a change!


http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=234192" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Cheers

Doug
by dougt25
15 Jul 2011, 07:18
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Our body work story.
Replies: 56
Views: 9701

Re: Our body work story.

Ideal, I'll give them a call, thanks.
by dougt25
14 Jul 2011, 12:46
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: over heating
Replies: 20
Views: 2980

Re: over heating

Have you tried the Libby bong? - I am sure thats what they call it round these parts...
by dougt25
14 Jul 2011, 09:34
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Our body work story.
Replies: 56
Views: 9701

Re: Our body work story.

It looks like you windows are just like mine. Do you happen to remember what the gap sizes should be on the side window seals?

Cheers

Doug
by dougt25
14 Jul 2011, 07:13
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Vent panels
Replies: 4
Views: 780

Re: Vent panels

Very simple, I like it, Thanks!
by dougt25
13 Jul 2011, 13:42
Forum: Campers
Topic: 15mm lightweight ply supplier
Replies: 9
Views: 2552

Re: 15mm lightweight ply supplier

I thought Cornwall was right in the centre of the empire? :)