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by shepster
23 minutes ago
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front wheels very hot
Replies: 2
Views: 29

Re: Front wheels very hot

Or they're dragging a bit, let them cool down then see if they spin easily or still binding.

Piston could be stuck in which case a strip down could be in order, easier to replace with a new caliper sometimes.
by shepster
02 May 2024, 06:14
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Knocking from ventilation system
Replies: 21
Views: 6822

Re: Knocking from ventilation system

£70 is common nowadays, my lad just had a cambelt kit fitted including diesel pump belt on 2003 T4 at a VW main dealer 5 and half hrs labour was quoted.......£1100!

Cambelt kit was £271+vat alone.
by shepster
20 Apr 2024, 13:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9DG to 2.1DJ engine swap
Replies: 23
Views: 689

Re: 1.9DG to 2.1DJ engine swap

You haven't got to swap any coolant pipes as the 'block ' is essentially the same. You will need all the early cooling system swapping over to the dj obviously but it's there already, the oil cooler/warmer thing needs plumbing in admittedly and having the metal pipes from the donor engine helps but ...
by shepster
11 Mar 2024, 19:48
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Installing aftermarket rev counter / tacho into a petrol T25
Replies: 48
Views: 12177

Re: Installing aftermarket rev counter / tacho into a petrol T25

That could be useful. Does it involve tapping into another wire, or do you need to mess with the blue plastic circuit? I think I'd rather mess the aftermarket tachometer than a 40 year old circuit board. Where have you taken the feed for the light from, just use the original one then when you 'turn...
by shepster
11 Mar 2024, 08:45
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Installing aftermarket rev counter / tacho into a petrol T25
Replies: 48
Views: 12177

Re: Installing aftermarket rev counter / tacho into a petrol T25

I'm guessing you've already connected the wiring for illumination but if you tap into the original clock lights it's then dimmable along with the others.
by shepster
27 Feb 2024, 07:10
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Choke pull down.
Replies: 9
Views: 699

Re: Choke pull down.

Have they actually sent it yet, I ordered one last week but had an email saying they're out of stock and refunding my PayPal account.
by shepster
11 Feb 2024, 09:27
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Tailgate not sitting right after fitting new seal
Replies: 12
Views: 2322

Re: Tailgate not sitting right after fitting new seal

Cdm181070 wrote: 11 Feb 2024, 07:14 Can 100leelee please say which seal was used on the tailgate from seals direct? I’m struggling with getting my tailgate to close flush with an aftermarket seal. Can you please post some pictures of it? Thanks

Just get one from Brickwerks then you'll know it's going to fit.
by shepster
31 Jan 2024, 13:38
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Are these rock 'n roll hinges?
Replies: 8
Views: 684

Re: Are these rock 'n roll hinges?

Floorboard panels are 'different'. Mmm, what do you mean by different? Are you saying if I fitted different panels, I could make it work (=move the couch backwards a little)? Well, they do seem a little overkill when it's common to use 3mm ply/hardboard but heh, who am I to judge? I doubt anything ...
by shepster
31 Jan 2024, 09:33
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Are these rock 'n roll hinges?
Replies: 8
Views: 684

Re: Are these rock 'n roll hinges?

Floorboard panels are 'different'.
by shepster
02 Jan 2024, 14:22
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Lithium Leisure Battery
Replies: 13
Views: 4496

Re: Lithium Leisure Battery

If possible I'd go with Titan batteries. They're the only people who I know of that have an established UK based company and specialise in batteries. There's also Fogstar and Roamer, but they are a Vape shop and camper van converters I've got a Fogstar Drift 105ah battery and so far seems pretty go...
by shepster
30 Dec 2023, 22:14
Forum: Restoration and Major Repairs
Topic: 87 Panel Van Restoration
Replies: 13
Views: 59783

Re: 87 Panel Van Restoration

Gotta love a panel van, great work. 👍
by shepster
21 Dec 2023, 07:02
Forum: Campers
Topic: Gas bottle venting
Replies: 10
Views: 1486

Re: Gas bottle venting

How hard is it to cut a hole in the cupboard floor?
by shepster
13 Dec 2023, 16:12
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: No power from Alternator to Leisure batteries.
Replies: 13
Views: 10128

Re: No power from Alternator to Leisure batteries.

Why not just fit a Voltage sensing relay to your existing setup, or a B2B if funds allow, and use the existing system when on hook up.
by shepster
11 Dec 2023, 15:53
Forum: Campers
Topic: Moped Racks for VW T25 Campers
Replies: 11
Views: 7320

Re: Moped Racks for VW T25 Campers

Motorbike Racks (davecooper.co.uk) I used one from here for yrs, Trail bikes, Trial bikes and even a little PW for my lad. I had to adapt the 'slots' where the wheels went depending on how big they were, only disadvantage I found was lifting the bike on and off if I was on my own as you put the fro...