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by jaret83mk1
21 Jul 2013, 21:14
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: T4 Seats up front
Replies: 2
Views: 1425

Re: T4 Seats up front

This is a repost, I put it in the wrong topic sorry for spamming:- I actually did this mod a while ago but I've been doing a lot of work on the van recently (mainly a new coat of paint :D ) and decided that I'd share my new front T4 driver and bench seat :mrgreen: I knew that I needed an early 90's ...
by jaret83mk1
21 Jul 2013, 21:01
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Law on fitting new seats?
Replies: 2
Views: 834

Re: Law on fitting new seats?

I actually did this mod a while ago but I've been doing a lot of work on the van recently (mainly a new coat of paint :D ) and decided that I'd share my new front T4 driver and bench seat :mrgreen: I knew that I needed an early 90's set as the later models come with a middle 3 point belt, this would...
by jaret83mk1
21 Jul 2013, 20:33
Forum: Campers
Topic: Standard R'n'R beds??
Replies: 9
Views: 2930

Re: Standard R'n'R beds??

Thanks for that option pionte but I'm after one where I'm not requierd to make a box up at the back. Your van looks very tidy too. :ok Mine is some way off. I've also been looking at new flooring today, is it best to use 2 pieces of ply or can we do it it a single sheet? I've heard theres 10x5 sheet...
by jaret83mk1
20 Jul 2013, 10:50
Forum: Campers
Topic: Standard R'n'R beds??
Replies: 9
Views: 2930

Re: Standard R'n'R beds??

Brilliant. so there is hope :D
Can someone please share some pictures of these engine bay level beds and the mechanisms. Pretty please

Or better still does anyone know if these type of beds are available?
by jaret83mk1
19 Jul 2013, 17:38
Forum: Campers
Topic: Standard R'n'R beds??
Replies: 9
Views: 2930

Standard R'n'R beds??

Okay long story short, we rescued our van last spring from a 8 year barn neglect and after much TLC (still a lot more required) We're now at the stage of putting in rear seats/bed, Ive seen a few seats that fit the bill but when turned into beds a rear section is needed so that its at the right leve...
by jaret83mk1
04 Oct 2012, 22:09
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Anyone with an AAZ engine. Help required
Replies: 2
Views: 1716

Re: Anyone with an AAZ engine. Help required

Thanks, just ordered the book :D
It's not for the van its for my golf. would like to put one in the van at some point though.

Jaret
by jaret83mk1
03 Oct 2012, 16:55
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Anyone with an AAZ engine. Help required
Replies: 2
Views: 1716

Anyone with an AAZ engine. Help required

Now that I have your attention, I would like to ask anyone who has done or is doing the aaz conversion if they know of any strip down rebuild manual. You see, I aquired my engine in bits from a non running mk3 suposedly as a favour from a friend but has been a bit of a pain to assemble. Any help, AL...
by jaret83mk1
13 Sep 2012, 11:19
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Law on fitting new seats?
Replies: 2
Views: 834

Law on fitting new seats?

Okay, my question is to what extent can I modify a seat base to make it fit? Reason being is that I've recently removed some shoddy old ford seats that on closer inspection look like they were bolted to the original VW runners with what I can only describe as Meccano... So I was wandering what bound...
by jaret83mk1
19 Jul 2012, 13:46
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: I just have to fit this seat...
Replies: 6
Views: 1141

Re: I just have to fit this seat...

:o That's a PROPER captains seat. where'd you get hold of one of those??
by jaret83mk1
19 Jul 2012, 11:32
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Sliding door hinge extension
Replies: 1
Views: 764

Sliding door hinge extension

I'm aware this topic has been covered before, and I am sure I've looked everywhere but cannot find anyone who supplies these hinge extensions. This is what I've come across so far... http://archive.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=22072&sid=377ca609b4bf058023bdf1d681916f98" onclick="wind...
by jaret83mk1
30 Apr 2012, 21:25
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: T4 Seats up front
Replies: 2
Views: 1425

T4 Seats up front

Hey guys. Only owned our van for 2 months now, but just passed its first MOT in over 8 years!! The seats are not standard and are really tired :( . Was wandering how common and easy T4 seats are to fit? Haven't seen many in any threads or maybe in just not looking hard enough :? I was thinking of th...
by jaret83mk1
12 Apr 2012, 09:15
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: NO SIGN OF LIFE
Replies: 29
Views: 4042

Re: NO SIGN OF LIFE

Nice one :)

Electrics all sorted, thanks for the help guys. Amazing! :D

......now I've just got to try and get if running :?
by jaret83mk1
01 Apr 2012, 13:55
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: NO SIGN OF LIFE
Replies: 29
Views: 4042

Re: NO SIGN OF LIFE

It actually turned out to be a dodgy connection in the battery tray... :oops: I swear I checked there first but when I got the multi meter out it confirmed it.
And where would I find the
Mocki wrote: main earth straps
by jaret83mk1
01 Apr 2012, 12:28
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: NO SIGN OF LIFE
Replies: 29
Views: 4042

Re: NO SIGN OF LIFE

yay. I Have life! :D but, yes but it still wont start. I have power from the battery to the instrument panel and all lights work again now, but when I full turn the key eveything thing swithces off. so pretty much same problem. would I be right in thinking I need a new starter, so is it shorting out...
by jaret83mk1
31 Mar 2012, 11:16
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: NO SIGN OF LIFE
Replies: 29
Views: 4042

Re: NO SIGN OF LIFE

Okay I must of checked everywhere atleast twice now. There does seem to be some little teeth marks through a few cables mind, so I'm guessing that there could be the problem. I'll post a pick and see what you think. But would this be the case even if it turned over before I changed the battery and i...