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- 13 Aug 2025, 17:51
- Forum: Campers
- Topic: Molly The Viking - Interior almost finished
- Replies: 36
- Views: 9594
- 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.
Thanks Andy, hope things are good with you.
Thanks for the offer, mine are looking OK thanks.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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 ...
- 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
Another job still on my to do list but my odometer needs fixing before that
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
- 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...
- 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.
- 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
Mine has a screw to them remove the front
Remove the ashtray also as it also gives a hit of access
- 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...