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by Kelvyn
10 Sep 2013, 11:40
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fitting an accelerator cable
Replies: 3
Views: 1105

Re: Fitting an accelerator cable

Bumping this as just found that mine is missing the tensioning pin too, any suggestions on how to fit accelerator cable without one? How the old one was fitted - complete with a chocolate block.... https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1235306_10151859357130470_469788190_n.jpg New c...
by Kelvyn
19 Feb 2013, 17:10
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Standard or Aftermarket exhaust... (2.0 CU)
Replies: 14
Views: 3419

Re: Standard or Aftermarket exhaust... (2.0 CU)

Finally made a decision and went for.


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by Kelvyn
08 Jan 2013, 09:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Standard or Aftermarket exhaust... (2.0 CU)
Replies: 14
Views: 3419

Re: Standard or Aftermarket exhaust... (2.0 CU)

Thanks Jeff, not sure it will fit my 82 2.0 cu Aircooled though.
by Kelvyn
08 Jan 2013, 07:38
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Standard or Aftermarket exhaust... (2.0 CU)
Replies: 14
Views: 3419

Re: Standard or Aftermarket exhaust... (2.0 CU)

Had a feeling you would say that one

Can you still use a towbar with it on ?
by Kelvyn
07 Jan 2013, 22:37
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Standard or Aftermarket exhaust... (2.0 CU)
Replies: 14
Views: 3419

Standard or Aftermarket exhaust... (2.0 CU)

The time is near to have the van converted to LPG, and the twin empi's have not survived well through autumn/winter. I reckon I have two realistic choices. 1. 2nd Hand standard exhaust. 2. Exhaust System, Single Quiet Pack, 1700-2000cc, for Bus / Camper / T4 engine (Empi) - I could then maybe junk t...
by Kelvyn
29 Dec 2012, 18:45
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Lake district campsites for new years eve
Replies: 5
Views: 3107

Re: Lake district campsites for new years eve

Wow.. Didn't know it was going to be so difficult! So many places full, got one at the c and c c site inland near Windermere.

Happy new year all..
by Kelvyn
28 Dec 2012, 19:29
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Lake district campsites for new years eve
Replies: 5
Views: 3107

Re: Lake district campsites for new years eve

Thanks all.

I'll let you know how we get on.
by Kelvyn
27 Dec 2012, 22:51
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Lake district campsites for new years eve
Replies: 5
Views: 3107

Lake district campsites for new years eve

Any recommendations for somewhere to stay over new year?

Seems a lot of sites are closed now, need hook up t power some heating!

Thanks
by Kelvyn
30 Oct 2012, 10:04
Forum: Campers
Topic: Recommendations for new curtains
Replies: 14
Views: 4570

Re: Recommendations for new curtains

I have a problem with curtains, as I feel, they can restrict vision even when tied back. The missus is one of those who likes to peep out of the window so she likes curtains , she also thinks blinds look sterile in a camper. I made this demo blind up in about 20 minutes to try to convince her that ...
by Kelvyn
28 Oct 2012, 16:59
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Ajitvagon
Replies: 206
Views: 42193

Re: Ajitvagon

DustyBiscuit wrote:We've just hit South Shields. 5 ticks away from sitting down with a cuppa.
hello from down the road in Durham!

Mm has done a cracking job on that!
Sorting out the mechanicals on our van and doing bodywork next year!
by Kelvyn
23 Oct 2012, 08:06
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Battery
Replies: 15
Views: 3354

Re: Battery

I second that ghop99 as I'm just due to replace my leisure battery too!
(existing one sits too high)
by Kelvyn
11 Oct 2012, 17:42
Forum: Syncro
Topic: Epic Merc sprinter conversion
Replies: 15
Views: 4996

Re: Epic Merc sprinter conversion

Just, wow.
by Kelvyn
10 Oct 2012, 16:15
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Which distributor cap and rotor? (Pics included)
Replies: 7
Views: 3010

Re: Which distributor cap and rotor? (Pics included)

Your vac line looks suspiciously like fuel hose. If it has collapsed or perished that could effect your engine performance. Thanks Boxy - Here's a thread with a picture of my engine in - It does indeed look that way, not many vacuum hoses are covered with fibre. It's had the carbs balanced and vacu...
by Kelvyn
10 Oct 2012, 10:42
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Which distributor cap and rotor? (Pics included)
Replies: 7
Views: 3010

Re: Which distributor cap and rotor? (Pics included)

Update. Sorted, when you add to basket on brickwerks it then shows part number so a little trial an error got me the right parts.
by Kelvyn
10 Oct 2012, 09:30
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Which distributor cap and rotor? (Pics included)
Replies: 7
Views: 3010

Which distributor cap and rotor? (Pics included)

It's for an Aircooled 2.0cu. 1981 Just want to make sure I get the right parts from brickwerks while also ordering cv joint. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1349861405.558755.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1349861420.005234.jpg I noticed some scorching to rotor and am getting some slight running issues at the mi...