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by Burtybassett
10 Jul 2025, 15:26
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: High top to pop top
Replies: 20
Views: 6155

Re: High top to pop top

Please post pictures of your progress. It'll be interesting to see the roof underneath the Hightop, your methods to rectify any issues, your installation of the new pop-top and the final finished job. Please document your journey, I'm sure there'll be many other keen to see your progress. Owning and...
by Burtybassett
13 Jun 2025, 07:55
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Leisure battery advice
Replies: 35
Views: 15021

Re: Leisure battery advice

silverbullet wrote: 13 Jun 2025, 07:08 Because I am basically lazy I'll buy something like a portable 100W folding mono crystalline panel with integrated charger and clip it onto the battery terminals when parked up, because we won't be going anywhere.

That's actually not a bad shout. My father-in-law does the same on his caravan 🚐
by Burtybassett
09 Jun 2025, 18:36
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Leisure battery advice
Replies: 35
Views: 15021

Re: Leisure battery advice

Mine is a Yuasa - it cost about 100 quid from my local Auto-Electricians in Tunbridge Wells. My driving battery is also a Yuasa at around the same cost.

Had no problem with either.
by Burtybassett
05 Jun 2025, 06:12
Forum: Campers
Topic: layout dimensions wanted.
Replies: 8
Views: 5889

Re: layout dimensions wanted.

Mocki wrote: 20 May 2021, 17:03 ImageImageImageImageImage
are these any help ? 

Steve, this is brilliant mate :ok
by Burtybassett
11 May 2025, 17:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake bed-in?
Replies: 25
Views: 4750

Re: Brake bed-in?

Just putting it out there....
Would temperature be a factor ?
It's been really warm, then really chilly and now warm again.
I only ask due to my Hope C2 Hydraulic Brakes on my Kona need bleeding regularly in the Summer months.

Just askin is all.
by Burtybassett
10 May 2025, 17:42
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: easiest way to find key code please?
Replies: 11
Views: 4375

Re: easiest way to find key code please?

I had one cut by this eBay seller, from a photograph and it worked perfectly. He also gave me the key code.   https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234790595895 We did the same with a locksmith once. Wife left her keys in her handbag when putting it into the boot of our old Passat. 30 seconds later it all loc...
by Burtybassett
09 May 2025, 16:57
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: easiest way to find key code please?
Replies: 11
Views: 4375

Re: easiest way to find key code please?

I got a couple of spare keys from VW Heritage Parts down Shorham (they deliver) ......it was about 12 years ago when I first got the wagon.....got them cut via Timpsons using the original if I remember correctly. Rubbed a HB pencil over the keys first before using. Graphite is a good old skool lube ...
by Burtybassett
07 May 2025, 18:27
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Injection Nozzle Leakage
Replies: 2
Views: 1507

Re: Injection Nozzle Leakage

I need help figuring out why the Injection Nozzle from my 1.7D KY is leaking towards the outside of the engine… no missfire or troubles running.  From my understanding it‘s just the Injection Needle within it‘s Block, some kind of ring/plate, the spring and distance plates for pressure adjustment. ...
by Burtybassett
07 May 2025, 18:22
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Barnsley Garages/Mechanics
Replies: 3
Views: 1646

Re: Barnsley Garages/Mechanics

What a great idea....could be linked to this site giving us the opportunity to recommend/not recommend said garage.
by Burtybassett
01 May 2025, 19:05
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Switching to 15 inch steel wheels
Replies: 14
Views: 44178

Re: Switching to 15 inch steel wheels

I bought a set of these. https://www.autostylewheels.com/#wheel_detail In case that link fails they are Dotz Dotz Dakar Silver, They are from Germany. I just swapped the bolts on the front to slightly longer studs and put a set of Brickwerks wheel nuts on. The only downside is the centercaps don't ...
by Burtybassett
26 Apr 2025, 12:05
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Sump Plug
Replies: 7
Views: 9786

Re: Sump Plug

My Sump Plug is Silver......
by Burtybassett
26 Apr 2025, 11:37
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Sump Plug
Replies: 7
Views: 9786

Re: Sump Plug

Cheers.
Done.

Any idea of Torque Setting when re-fitting ??
by Burtybassett
26 Apr 2025, 10:47
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Sump Plug
Replies: 7
Views: 9786

Sump Plug

Trying to change the oil and the blasted Sump Plug won't undo.

Engine is cold and not been run today. Would it help if engine is warm ??

What to do??
by Burtybassett
25 Apr 2025, 18:43
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Crank shaft not shifting
Replies: 33
Views: 11675

Re: Crank shaft not shifting

Hello folks, my poor van has been standing untouched for about 5 years, the belt has perished and fallen off which has allowed me to see if the crankshaft will turn, but, it's stuck solid. What are the best steps for seeing if I can get it to budge. I need to put a socket on it right and see if I c...
by Burtybassett
20 Apr 2025, 07:51
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: ZIG unit, no 12v on battery.
Replies: 5
Views: 3966

Re: ZIG unit, no 12v on battery.

If you're planning on ditching the Zig...what would you go go for Rob ?
Just gathering ideas 💡