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by syncroandy
02 Dec 2021, 10:42
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Blanking off the radiator
Replies: 5
Views: 676

Re: Blanking off the radiator

Ta for the replies. This is actually on my EJ25 kombi, which hasn't showed this issue before fitting the new rad, and not until we've had this colder weather. It had all been apart until ~August this year. When I put it back together again I reused the thermostat which wasn't that old, I can't recol...
by syncroandy
01 Dec 2021, 23:04
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Blanking off the radiator
Replies: 5
Views: 676

Blanking off the radiator

Today I was out and about in my Kombi to which I've recently fitted a new Hella rad, and I noticed it wasn't managing to get up to operating temperature. I think I may benefit from blanking off part of the rad, in winter conditions. Can anyone suggest a tidy way to do this, or point me to pics etc ?...
by syncroandy
30 Nov 2021, 11:14
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Foam for seat/bed
Replies: 4
Views: 654

Re: Foam for seat/bed

Around these parts you'll sometimes find a place in your local indoor market that does PU foam in various grades and sizes. If you ask nicely they can get bits cut to order. IIRC I ended up finding my local traders supplier which down the A6 near Preston somewhere. They get (or make ?) the stuff in ...
by syncroandy
22 Nov 2021, 18:26
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: hot to remove rear bulb connector?
Replies: 12
Views: 839

Re: hot to remove rear bulb connector?

As said, the rubber boot should be pulled back, carefully as they tend to get quite fragile and tear easily. The plug can be quite firmly attached, so to avoid undue strain on the wires, I'd suggest using a flat blade screwdriver to carefully pry the plug a couple of mm at each end to loosen it.
by syncroandy
14 Nov 2021, 18:12
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Headlights? Grrrr..
Replies: 7
Views: 661

Re: Headlights? Grrrr..

Or, one bulb failed but was not noticed, until the second one failed ?
by syncroandy
08 Nov 2021, 09:07
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Stainless Steel Tailpipe Flange Fitting Orientation
Replies: 27
Views: 1452

Re: Stainless Steel Tailpipe Flange Fitting Orientation

It may be worth saying that with any vehicle 30+ years old, it quite possible that parts may have been fitted differing to the original spec. So concievably, the tailpipe is 'correct' for this T3, but the rest of the exhaust system is not ?
 
by syncroandy
25 Oct 2021, 08:03
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Insulation newbie question
Replies: 6
Views: 656

Re: Insulation newbie question

I would suggest avoiding any approach to insulation where the spaces between the outer panels and inner trim are just filled with loose material. Regardless of what its made from, there is still a risk it will tend to absorb and trap moisture, and will reduce air circulation so moisture will tend to...
by syncroandy
20 Oct 2021, 10:54
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: headlight upgrade kit review
Replies: 3
Views: 551

Re: headlight upgrade kit review

Personally I'm not so keen on that way of fitting headlight relays for a couple of reasons. Drivers of RHD (GB market) T3's which were fitted with 'Dim-Dip', will find they have to disable their dim-dip circuits when using this kit, otherwise the headlights will come on with the switch in the 'sidel...
by syncroandy
19 Oct 2021, 10:00
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Choke wire fire
Replies: 8
Views: 615

Re: Choke wire fire

Be aware the current that melted that wire likely came through the ignition switch and every connection point between that and the melted wire. I have seen CE1 relay plates where the ignition output pin to the engine-bay was melted to the plug due to overloading. So it may be worth giving the whole ...
by syncroandy
13 Oct 2021, 07:44
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Dash light short out ,smoke filled cab
Replies: 15
Views: 804

Re: Dash light short out ,smoke filled cab

The backlighting circuit terminal 58b (grey/blue) is powered by terminal 58 (grey) at the main lighting switch, along with L & R side and tail lights (grey/black & grey/red) and the number-plate light (grey/green). On the early fuseboard, some of my info suggests 58b shares one of the two 10...
by syncroandy
08 Oct 2021, 07:09
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Thoughts on powder coating
Replies: 1
Views: 2713

Re: Thoughts on powder coating

FWIW, I went for paint not powder-coat, after getting the rims blasted. There was enough surface pitting to need a bit of work to get them looking decent. So a number of filler/primer layers were used starting with a good anti-corrosion primer. The main topcoat for the whole rim was a high gloss cha...
by syncroandy
05 Oct 2021, 15:26
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Rear Fog Light Voltage Mystery
Replies: 7
Views: 610

Re: Rear Fog Light Voltage Mystery

If both telltale lamp and foglamp are dim, then the source of the fault must be on the positive input to the switch, as the lamps have different current paths from the switch to earth. On a van without front foglamps (& the relay) the foglamp switch takes its power from one of the 'M' terminals ...
by syncroandy
28 Sep 2021, 11:35
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: MOT Advisory/failure
Replies: 6
Views: 597

Re: MOT Advisory/failure

I'm not an MOT tester, but the b-pillar outer forms part of the support for the JP so if it has any perforations through nearby, I'd presume that would be a fail. It can rust though along the bottom edge and/or along the adjacent seams. If you're just in the habit 'treating' the external appearance ...
by syncroandy
25 Sep 2021, 07:35
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear drum
Replies: 21
Views: 1350

Re: Rear drum

The paste is G000650, in a 100g tube. This is used on the shoe pivot and sliding points. A lithium grease, G052150A2 is specified for the adjuster, also for assembling the cylinder. See the Bentley for more info. I use a tiny bit of this on the threads when assembling brake unions to make them easie...
by syncroandy
24 Sep 2021, 21:30
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear drum
Replies: 21
Views: 1350

Re: Rear drum

The grey paste tends to stay put where its needed, moly or regular grease would spread out and wash off quite quickly I think. The shoes need to be free to slide about, if they're tending to jam up due to corrosion it would be a problem.