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by hightop ratty
29 Aug 2019, 06:09
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1989 - 2.1 petrol panel van - Overheating without heating!
Replies: 29
Views: 5440

Re: 1989 - 2.1 petrol panel van - Overheating without heating!

Maybe committing to the Brickwerks one is best then in the long run! Would it be worth testing the current radiator to ensure that's the issue before replacing completely or do all signs lead to that almost certainly being the problem? Cheers! Brickwerks - absolutely :D Great service & knowledg...
by hightop ratty
29 Aug 2019, 06:06
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Mud flaps
Replies: 6
Views: 3526

Re: Mud flaps

Got mudflaps fitted (the jk ones - it's from a time before I knew about brickwerks, but they work very well & keeps crud away from behind the wheel arches which has to be a good thing). The South African JK ones are better they actually protect your bodywork from gravel rash on the wheel arch e...
by hightop ratty
29 Aug 2019, 05:58
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: The new “Bowler” hardtop
Replies: 9
Views: 3729

Re: The new “Bowler” hardtop

Sweet :wink: Would love a doka like this for our camper and beach business (when we are back at the shows) - alas a scudo van :roll: suffices for now (which is handy now we have a pop up shop in the seaside village of Mumbles (Swansea) this year, as it fits in tight spaces & the mrs can drive it...
by hightop ratty
29 Aug 2019, 05:48
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Mud flaps
Replies: 6
Views: 3526

Re: Mud flaps

Got mudflaps fitted (the jk ones - it's from a time before I knew about brickwerks, but they work very well & keeps crud away from behind the wheel arches which has to be a good thing).

Will be fitting the rubber inner wheel arch liners when funds allow (after the sills are sorted :D
by hightop ratty
29 Aug 2019, 05:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Automatic Pierburg Carb
Replies: 5
Views: 1099

Re: Automatic Pierburg Carb

Very polite reply 8)
PAS & ABS - very posh :ok
by hightop ratty
19 Aug 2019, 15:01
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Value of an engine?
Replies: 7
Views: 2098

Re: Value of an engine?

A 2.1 petrol engine is always desirable (as parts are getting harder to get hold of for them), and a power upgrade for 1.9 petrol vans.

Has she said why it was taken off the road - mechanical or body issues ?

Hard to value as condition is everything, depends if its savable as a van or breaker ?
by hightop ratty
17 Jul 2019, 09:25
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: New to the Club - any help welcome!
Replies: 19
Views: 4750

Re: New to the Club - any help welcome!

Welcome - you've found the best place to find advice (& sanity saving) - and found the holy grail supplier brickwerks (rather than find some of the lesser suppliers & then finding the light). This is an extra part to the fantastic brickwerks fuel kit, & highly recommended (currently not ...
by hightop ratty
15 Jan 2019, 09:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Converting early T25 fuel tank to late
Replies: 6
Views: 1767

Re: Converting early T25 fuel tank to late

email brickwerks & they can put all the parts together for you - I would advise replacing all the seals etc around the filler cap as well (as they are likely to be totally shot by now) - have a look on the brickwerks website & they have loads of helpful advice on each part number.
by hightop ratty
14 Jan 2019, 21:16
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Converting early T25 fuel tank to late
Replies: 6
Views: 1767

Re: Converting early T25 fuel tank to late

Brickwerks do the seal etc it all as well - the converted know best ;-)
The early metal filler pipe is a rare thing these days
by hightop ratty
09 Dec 2018, 22:46
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: dual vacuum distributor2.1 DJ auto
Replies: 5
Views: 1599

Re: dual vacuum distributor2.1 DJ auto

i'm sure i've got a dual on my 1.9DG (with one side blocked off).
by hightop ratty
05 Dec 2018, 19:06
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Fuel woes!
Replies: 15
Views: 6315

Re: Fuel woes!

Oldiebut goodie wrote:Check that the banjo on the top of the fuel filter housing is clear of carp. Favourite place for it to collect and block the fuel.

If there's a carp in your carb - you're in serious trouble - Lol :rofl
We know what you mean :ok
by hightop ratty
27 Nov 2018, 10:42
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Painting a hightop
Replies: 8
Views: 2753

Re: Painting a hightop

ours was done in same colour as bodywork about 6 years ago - still looking great (bodywork showing some signs - but high top almost blemish free - ours is a factory hightop so the lovely / fugly shape is disguised a bit by the 1 colour all over - saw it on a blue syncro donkeys years back, which hel...
by hightop ratty
24 Oct 2018, 08:38
Forum: Campers
Topic: Whats the best way to fit a solar panel to a hightop
Replies: 4
Views: 2674

Re: Whats the best way to fit a solar panel to a hightop

Solid panel on roof - attached with brackets - mastic to death (works fantastic) - only hole is for the wire coming through a fixing - no problems in 2 years :-)
by hightop ratty
15 Oct 2018, 14:03
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: replacement window rubbers seals needed
Replies: 9
Views: 4288

Re: replacement window rubbers seals needed

Absolutely don't buy the JK kit (especially the front & rear screens) - experienced vw garage smashed both my front & rear screens trying to fit to their rubbish non fitting rubbers - we tried for about 3 hours & just wasn't going to fit. Buy german quality only - did that & the s/h ...
by hightop ratty
12 Oct 2018, 11:29
Forum: Restoration and Major Repairs
Topic: 1986 Singlecab I
Replies: 348
Views: 995069

Re: 1986 Single Cab

DoubleOSeven wrote:Image
Wilbur’s T3 trailer coming up for sale soon...offers over £500 I think he said.

Love the trailer - would be great for our camper and beach business - if only I would tow again (absolutely hate towing :-(