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by Smosh
20 Sep 2017, 20:55
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: New Window Seals
Replies: 8
Views: 3652

Re: New Window Seals

Thanks, sounds like a lot of work! are the JK ones really that bad? Yea, i've already decided to contact a bodyshop to see if they would be willing. we dont have an autoglass locally. Only problem is when my van was resprayed and "restored" they didnt paint up the inside of the window - at...
by Smosh
20 Sep 2017, 16:58
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: New Window Seals
Replies: 8
Views: 3652

Re: New Window Seals

I'm assuming this is what I need to replace my window rubbers. http://www.volkswagenemporium.co.uk/shop/proddetail.php?prod=t25windowseapanelvanconvertionlclaytonright" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; any ideas on quantities and which one or do i need to take a seal out to me...
by Smosh
30 Jul 2017, 10:09
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Any structural engineers on here
Replies: 14
Views: 6286

Re: Any structural engineers on here

Normally, when you build something with a frame and cladding, you would put horizontal rails or battens to fix the cladding to between the main structure. rather than fixing these rails directly to the main structure you could offset them by fixing brackets between the rail and the structure. This w...
by Smosh
28 Jul 2017, 22:40
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Any structural engineers on here
Replies: 14
Views: 6286

Re: Any structural engineers on here

Yea, but that would mean it's a ramp up into it? Depending on how high you want it, you could achieve a similar look by cleating the cladding off rails. Alternatively, building the frame off of stub sections would allow it to appear elevelated. However, depending on the surrounding area it may creat...
by Smosh
28 Jul 2017, 22:25
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Temp Gauge reading cool
Replies: 6
Views: 2057

Re: Temp Gauge reading cool

Smosh, early to late means you have gone from a engine earthed sender ( single wire ) to a double insulated sender , the resistances will be different between the early and late senders for this reason alone Yea, that's what thought, so the gauge will read wrong. Is there an easy way to correct thi...
by Smosh
27 Jul 2017, 12:32
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Temp Gauge reading cool
Replies: 6
Views: 2057

Re: Temp Gauge reading cool

I have this issue after changing from and early coolant system engine to a late style. My gauge worked fine before so I am assuming it isnt directly that. I am wandering if different gauges need different sensors, i.e. they change what Ohms read out as what?
by Smosh
27 Jul 2017, 10:11
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Any structural engineers on here
Replies: 14
Views: 6286

Re: Any structural engineers on here

dbz864 wrote:I want it sat on a steel box section framework which is sat on adjustable legs.

Adam, why does it need to sit on adjustable legs / box section, and can not be built off the existing slab?
by Smosh
26 Jul 2017, 07:55
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Any structural engineers on here
Replies: 14
Views: 6286

Re: Any structural engineers on here

I'm not an Engineer, just a Technician for a Structural Engineering firm, but, I'm happy to help out where I can. I'm struggling a little to visualise how you intend to build it. Personally, I would think the best thing would be to fabricate a number of frames - either use cleats to from the shape o...
by Smosh
15 May 2017, 20:43
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Baby No3 - seating issues.
Replies: 16
Views: 4188

Re: Baby No3 - seating issues.

My third but slightly strange and short term solution is to find an iso fix system from a scrap car. I could pull out the iso fix metalwork out of a car and secure it to the van floor. I could then use the baby seats iso fix base to clip onto the metal work. This would be ideal as it replicates mod...
by Smosh
11 May 2017, 15:05
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Running Temp.
Replies: 3
Views: 1235

Re: Running Temp.

What temp should they sit at? 80ish?
I'll pull the stat out and check it.
There is a possibility I have the feed and return pipes to the rad the wrong way around? would this make a great deal of difference?
by Smosh
11 May 2017, 07:39
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Running Temp.
Replies: 3
Views: 1235

Running Temp.

New engine is in and running. It idles fast and not convinced the mixture an timing are perfect but will sort that. With the new coolant system in place but no temp gauge yet, I ran it up using an infrared temp gun. Time --- LH Head ---- RH Head ----- Thermostat to pump pipe - top of stat housing st...
by Smosh
11 May 2017, 07:28
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: DG Engine... Will not start!
Replies: 5
Views: 2105

Re: DG Engine... Will not start!

I had a similar issue with an engine swap. turned out to be dizzy 180 deg. out. Maybe have a look in here for suggestions: http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=158040&start=30" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; It sounds like a timing issue, but are you able...
by Smosh
20 Apr 2017, 20:17
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine Swap
Replies: 51
Views: 11855

Re: Engine Swap

Forgot to update this!

Switch the dizzy over, that solved the intermittent problem. Was still backfiring all over the shop, had the bloody dizzy 180 deg out!

Haven't sorted the carb electrics yet, but been manic busy and I'm away next week so tackle it when back!
by Smosh
19 Apr 2017, 21:39
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Male father going insane looking at baby seats
Replies: 19
Views: 7031

Re: Male father going insane looking at baby seats

With our daughter we first used the maxi cosi cabriofix rear facing seat on the three point belt in the front until she was 10 months. Then forward facing in the britax eclipse. This works with the two point in the rear. We've now fitted three points in the rear, with the britax, which is good till ...
by Smosh
17 Apr 2017, 23:48
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Early T25 fusebox upgrade?
Replies: 5
Views: 3156

Re: Early T25 fusebox upgrade?

I'm on a early fusebox and have managed to upgrade my headlights to better than this on my wife's fiesta... just trying to say that it maybe unnecessary extra work!

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