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by golf301
04 Feb 2016, 22:26
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Removal of diesel tank breathers
Replies: 5
Views: 1434

Removal of diesel tank breathers

Hi all

im just wondering if it is possible to remove the two breather boxes from my bus or at least replace them with something smaller?

Cheers
by golf301
27 Jan 2016, 18:16
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: How do I remove the sound deadening mat from the void above
Replies: 21
Views: 5958

Re: How do I remove the sound deadening mat from the void above

I will treat myself to some acid and give it a try, thanks.
by golf301
27 Jan 2016, 18:04
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: How do I remove the sound deadening mat from the void above
Replies: 21
Views: 5958

Re: How do I remove the sound deadening mat from the void above

This what I ended up with today! Descaled it all and gave it 2 coats of vactan. Will paint it tomorrow and start welding it all up again.
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by golf301
27 Jan 2016, 18:00
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: How do I remove the sound deadening mat from the void above
Replies: 21
Views: 5958

Re: How do I remove the sound deadening mat from the void above

How does the phosphoric acid compare to vactan?
by golf301
27 Jan 2016, 17:57
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: How do I remove the sound deadening mat from the void above
Replies: 21
Views: 5958

Re: How do I remove the sound deadening mat from the void above

I will probably get what I can reach low down and blast the rest when the engine is out. I can do the firewall at the same time. I was wondering the same thing. But as scottbott said he doesn't notice any difference in noise. Don't know if he is running a diesel??
by golf301
27 Jan 2016, 10:21
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: How do I remove the sound deadening mat from the void above
Replies: 21
Views: 5958

Re: How do I remove the sound deadening mat from the void above

Got it out this morning with a great deal of cursing! Mine is surprisingly good behind it too but as boat builder said it will be a nightmare to work in there with the gearbox fitted. Shouldn't be too difficult to do the immediate repairs though. Will take the engine and box out next winter and prob...
by golf301
26 Jan 2016, 23:27
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: How do I remove the sound deadening mat from the void above
Replies: 21
Views: 5958

Re: How do I remove the sound deadening mat from the void above

metalmick8y wrote:can we have picks of this please as im doing the same this coming week
mm :ok
I'm shocked you haven't done this job before mike. Given the depths you go to! :wink:
by golf301
26 Jan 2016, 23:24
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: How do I remove the sound deadening mat from the void above
Replies: 21
Views: 5958

Re: How do I remove the sound deadening mat from the void above

Brilliant thank you very much. Will give it try in the morning. And try to take some pics mike!
by golf301
26 Jan 2016, 23:03
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: How do I remove the sound deadening mat from the void above
Replies: 21
Views: 5958

How do I remove the sound deadening mat from the void above

Hi all
Can I get this big black mat and wire retainer out of this void without removing the gearbox?

Got some rust issues behind it that need attending to.

Thanks
by golf301
14 Jul 2014, 19:03
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Restoration of Klaus the Bluestar Multivan
Replies: 13
Views: 4193

Re: Restoration of Klaus the Bluestar Multivan

Have you posted any pics on any of your threads of this task mike?
by golf301
13 Jul 2014, 21:49
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Restoration of Klaus the Bluestar Multivan
Replies: 13
Views: 4193

Re: Restoration of Klaus the Bluestar Multivan

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by golf301
10 Jul 2014, 20:49
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Restoration of Klaus the Bluestar Multivan
Replies: 13
Views: 4193

Re: Restoration of Klaus the Bluestar Multivan

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by golf301
10 Jul 2014, 20:33
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Restoration of Klaus the Bluestar Multivan
Replies: 13
Views: 4193

Re: Restoration of Klaus the Bluestar Multivan

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