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by bugsteve
12 Jul 2019, 19:29
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Steel sliding sunroof
Replies: 4
Views: 972

Re: Steel sliding sunroof

That’s exactly it. Thankyou very much :ok
by bugsteve
12 Jul 2019, 19:11
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Steel sliding sunroof
Replies: 4
Views: 972

Re: Steel sliding sunroof

Thankyou. It was good to look at but not quite what I’m after as I wish to fully remove the panel and inspect/regrease the mechanism as well as removing the roof skin and cassette from a donor van cut and instal on my van.

Cheers
by bugsteve
12 Jul 2019, 12:35
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Steel sliding sunroof
Replies: 4
Views: 972

Steel sliding sunroof

Greetings all,

Would anybody have an assembly drawing of a steel sliding sunroof as I wish to take one apart.
I am in England but my Bentley book is at home abroad.
by bugsteve
19 Sep 2016, 16:20
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: informative website for duel battery systems
Replies: 6
Views: 1932

informative website for duel battery systems

i came across this site a while ago, http://www.fridge-and-solar.net/dual_bat.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It seems to me really strong solid advise with good circuit diagrams also to suit different applications.

worth a share.. regards all
by bugsteve
07 Oct 2015, 20:21
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: The Engine Shop v The VW Engine Company
Replies: 11
Views: 7635

Re: The Engine Shop v The VW Engine Company

only my opinion based on my personal experience.. but i cannot express enough, stay well away from the engine shop!! but if you do go there punch him square on the nose for me!! He cost me a lot of money and hassle! When i stripped my engine (2.1 dj built to 2.2 bigbore) it was plain to see why it d...
by bugsteve
07 Oct 2015, 19:55
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: 2.1 efi ?
Replies: 7
Views: 3334

Re: 2.1 efi ?

hiya silver bullet, did you look into the emerald efi system further? we spoke about it on here about a year and a half ago... At that time they were about to fit out the system on one of their own t25's. i haven't chased it up since as funds have been directed into other areas of my van. This threa...
by bugsteve
22 Apr 2015, 18:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Creaking front passenger side
Replies: 10
Views: 3779

Re: Creaking front passenger side

annoying eh.. that would annoy me very quickly at least hahaha.... could try putting your ear to front and back wheel while someone rocks the van to find out what end its coming from first. If you stick your head under you may even be able to pin point the prob. If not i would then spray each bush, ...
by bugsteve
16 Apr 2015, 19:27
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Can't open sliding door using inside handle
Replies: 9
Views: 3331

Re: Can't open sliding door using inside handle

how did you get on?.... i watched a good clip on youtube the other day btw made by GOWESTY about servicing the sliding door. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5UrduOCJws" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (2 parts) Its a good vid to follow for the process and is possible to simp...
by bugsteve
16 Apr 2015, 18:50
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: hates hills
Replies: 6
Views: 2103

Re: hates hills

maybe a general tune up, replacement of the cheap bits, dizzy cap, rotor arm, leads and plugs, belts first, with a compression test after if no improvement..... cheap tool and easy to do or 5 min job for a good garage. I have found especially with aftermarket service parts, they only last for a shor...
by bugsteve
15 Apr 2015, 19:54
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear swing arm bolts
Replies: 17
Views: 5481

Re: Rear swing arm bolts

Yes.. very possible to buy bolts washers nuts grommets o rings split pins etc etc without VW tax..
by bugsteve
15 Apr 2015, 19:30
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Can't open sliding door using inside handle
Replies: 9
Views: 3331

Re: Can't open sliding door using inside handle

hi my friend.. yes there should be a tang sticking out from the vertical slot,if there isnt there is a chance it is broken??.. if so no harm will come from sticking a small screwdriver or a cocktail stick in there and having a wiggle.. could have a close inspection through slot with a torch be fore ...
by bugsteve
16 Mar 2015, 19:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: pierburg carb choke issue
Replies: 11
Views: 3666

Re: pierburg carb choke issue

thank you all for your helpful replies, i was not able to recheck and problem solve yesterday as planned as it was hammering it down here in czech. better weather is here now and should remain over the weekend so i will get on it and report back!
by bugsteve
14 Mar 2015, 16:22
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: pierburg carb choke issue
Replies: 11
Views: 3666

Re: pierburg carb choke issue

yes all vac jobbies working... but that is not for cold start on idle.. that is for when you put your foot down when cold.. it pulls off the choke to give better acceleration
by bugsteve
14 Mar 2015, 16:00
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: pierburg carb choke issue
Replies: 11
Views: 3666

Re: pierburg carb choke issue

yep.. always actuate choke before start.. will not start unless give some gas and will not tick over till warm.. stepped gear is making contact ok.. i operated carb on the bench and inspected... all seemed well.
by bugsteve
14 Mar 2015, 15:55
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New WBX vw oil pump cover
Replies: 20
Views: 7597

Re: New WBX vw oil pump cover

i have just rebuilt my engine itchy and obtained new cover same as yours in pic covered in paint.. i double side taped a sheet of wet and dry in decreasing grades to some hard board and sanded the cover to remove paint and to ensure flat surface. I had a thin gasket in kit and i assembled cover to p...