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by Jim San
13 Aug 2025, 17:51
Forum: Campers
Topic: Molly The Viking - Interior almost finished
Replies: 36
Views: 9594

Re: Molly The Viking - Interior almost finished

shepster wrote: 12 Aug 2025, 06:12 The original thread is over 10yrs old so you may be waiting a while for a reply.

1 post in 6 years, I think Bobber is used to waiting
by Jim San
14 Jul 2025, 21:03
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine rebuild - after engine fail in Germay (Jul 2024)
Replies: 15
Views: 2588

Re: Engine rebuild - after engine fail in Germay (Jul 2024)

syncroandy wrote: 14 Jul 2025, 13:39 I've got a set of 'NOS' 1.9tdi pistons if they're of any interest.

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Thanks Andy, hope things are good with you.
Thanks for the offer, mine are looking OK thanks.
by Jim San
14 Jul 2025, 09:26
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine rebuild - after engine fail in Germay (Jul 2024)
Replies: 15
Views: 2588

Re: Engine rebuild - after engine fail in Germay (Jul 2024)

Pretty happy with the state of things considering - obviosuly the failure is not ideal - but im happy not to be scooping out chunks of metal.  Some frags in the oil strainer is all I have found so far. https://i.imgur.com/rCxKOkV.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/cnpaJha.jpeg y https://i.imgur.com/tyM2lbe.jp...
by Jim San
14 Jul 2025, 09:22
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine rebuild - after engine fail in Germay (Jul 2024)
Replies: 15
Views: 2588

Re: Engine rebuild - after engine fail in Germay (Jul 2024)

4 seized bolts so far.  2 sheared studs, 1 seized exhaust stud, 1 stripped allen head bolt.  The latter was a doddle courtesy of Winchweights bolt extrator set, exhaust stud wasn't too bad - just relived it didnt shear, and ive been very lucky on the sheared studs as they left flat faces to make the...
by Jim San
13 Jul 2025, 13:25
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Tyre load rating
Replies: 14
Views: 4676

Re: Tyre load rating

Here to state the obvious but rims should be correct load rating also.
by Jim San
28 Jun 2025, 09:47
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Odometer Km to miles
Replies: 5
Views: 1460

Re: Odometer Km to miles

Thanks Jim think I am going to go with the CVC backlit gauges option when the MPH/KMH Tacho option is back in stock. However I still will have the odometer recording Kms and I want to change to Mileage if possible Cheers Nick I dont know if they could do conversions, but in 2018, i found a company ...
by Jim San
28 Jun 2025, 07:11
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Odometer Km to miles
Replies: 5
Views: 1460

Re: Odometer Km to miles

Over the years I've seen several places offering overlay kits, Google is your friend, SHC I think so them, but could be wrong.

Another job still on my to do list but my odometer needs fixing before that
by Jim San
28 Jun 2025, 07:07
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Lock barrel sticking
Replies: 9
Views: 2237

Re: Lock barrel sticking

Is a worn key or worn wafers working in a less worn handle bore  a likely  culprit for this problem?   This is what I found, mine mostly due to worn key, I carefully filed tips of wafers to counteract wear, not ideal but otherwise it would mean everything needed renewing- that will ultimately happe...
by Jim San
27 Jun 2025, 06:42
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Jammed heater control
Replies: 10
Views: 2030

Re: Jammed heater control

Thank you for the guidance. The wires goes through the top lever down to the second lever which means that the top two levers are always linked together, I can't adjust the temperature independently of the direction adjustment (directed to clear window etc). Not to mention the constant bending of t...
by Jim San
25 Jun 2025, 06:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: small mercies
Replies: 5
Views: 1481

Re: small mercies

I don't have a propane torch. I should add a list of things I've needed to buy to get this far, a torch should have been one of them. Face of the sheered bolt was pretty flat and smooth which made centre punching a bit easier. Very light tap at first to check mark is centred then bam - made a decent...
by Jim San
22 Jun 2025, 21:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Jammed heater control
Replies: 10
Views: 2030

Re: Jammed heater control

You've lost all 3 lever knobs, they are available, mick at nw vw usually has some
by Jim San
22 Jun 2025, 21:39
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Jammed heater control
Replies: 10
Views: 2030

Re: Jammed heater control

It's come out of its seating position. That square z bend is supposed to be in a horizontal position with the middle section of the z in the hole of the lever. It's come all the through and touching the lever below - push it back up and secure it Compare it to the other one, it'll be clearer to unde...
by Jim San
22 Jun 2025, 21:37
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Jammed heater control
Replies: 10
Views: 2030

Re: Jammed heater control

It's come out of its seating position.
by Jim San
21 Jun 2025, 20:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Jammed heater control
Replies: 10
Views: 2030

Re: Jammed heater control

Very carefully remove the slider handles and fan controller, very very very carefully pry the plastic facia off at the corners. You are right ti be cautious as the lugs do snap easily.
Mine has a screw to them remove the front

Remove the ashtray also as it also gives a hit of access
by Jim San
19 Jun 2025, 20:35
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine rebuild - after engine fail in Germay (Jul 2024)
Replies: 15
Views: 2588

Re: Engine rebuild - after engine fail in Germay (Jul 2024)

  By "dieselly sound" I was referring to exactly what you describe as in "slightly more noisy/bangy". I believe it's referred to as "diesel knock", not to be confused with the normal diesel noises. So I'm wondering whether the fact that you have changed the IP to a Lan...