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by multisi
Yesterday, 08:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Jacking points
Replies: 7
Views: 552

Re: Jacking points

The jacking points are also the designed lifting points for a vehicle hoist, so plenty strong enough. The jacking points are NOT used as lifting points with a vehicle hoist, the contact pads are placed on the crossmember inwards of both front and rear roadside jacking points that is where the stren...
by multisi
04 May 2024, 08:15
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Failure of plastic gear linkage bush
Replies: 3
Views: 180

Re: Failure of plastic gear linkage bush

Its most likely one from that bad batch that all places were selling several years ago, Brickwerks dont sell that make anymore.  
by multisi
02 May 2024, 14:13
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Tailgate lower seam construction
Replies: 3
Views: 107

Re: Tailgate lower seam construction

Just pressed over like the rear edge of the outer A post panel.
by multisi
01 May 2024, 08:24
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Early Slding door Catch fouling on door card
Replies: 19
Views: 371

Re: Early Slding door Catch fouling on door card

The photos from both vans with upholstered door card shows that the door cards are thicker than the originals, the original card should sit in to the shallow recess of the door, the original factory vinyl is very thin so when it wraps around the edge of the card it doesnt make the overall size of th...
by multisi
15 Apr 2024, 13:38
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear gear shift rod
Replies: 4
Views: 200

Re: Rear gear shift rod

Yes .
by multisi
15 Apr 2024, 13:34
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear gear shift rod
Replies: 4
Views: 200

Re: Rear gear shift rod

Its the same number but with an M after it. Brickwerks have them. It is used on the 4 speed and 5 speed petrol models.
by multisi
27 Mar 2024, 16:55
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Help with removal of nearside brake hub
Replies: 26
Views: 2850

Re: Help with removal of nearside brake hub

If its the original nut it should be the lower torque setting being an early van so should be easy with a scaffold pole over a strong breaker bar, give the exposed  threads a good clean if they are rusty.  
by multisi
25 Mar 2024, 08:47
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: More Fuel Pipe Issues.
Replies: 19
Views: 1377

Re: More Fuel Pipe Issues.

Put some used original boots on instead.
by multisi
13 Mar 2024, 14:18
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Problem getting into gears 5 spd - Help identifying
Replies: 12
Views: 1233

Re: Problem getting into gears 5 spd - Help identifying

Must have been the hydraulic slave cylinder.
by multisi
07 Mar 2024, 11:19
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Identifying / replacing sliding windows
Replies: 30
Views: 5416

Re: Identifying / replacing sliding windows

Looks like a standard early sliding door with factory recess.
by multisi
07 Feb 2024, 09:23
Forum: Campers
Topic: Condensation
Replies: 9
Views: 699

Re: Condensation

I started to focus on humidity about 10 years ago with our local newspaper giving results for the previous day then i  clicked onto the BBC weather site and can now see todays and future days humidity predictions, the lowest i have seen in Jersey was 26% during a heatwave , at the moment its the opp...
by multisi
06 Feb 2024, 09:36
Forum: Campers
Topic: Condensation
Replies: 9
Views: 699

Re: Condensation

That's awesome, I'm a little obsessed with relative humidity in the home too. I can't see your picture though- broken link? Dont get too obsessed with humidity in the home,70 % is fine, some people think it should be 50% but thats not natural and would need lots of heating and dehumidifying to keep...
by multisi
04 Feb 2024, 09:25
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2wd suspension upgrade
Replies: 24
Views: 1523

Re: 2wd suspension upgrade

Sounds good will have to look into that, the full height springs would compress with the weight but could still look too high.
by multisi
03 Feb 2024, 15:37
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2wd suspension upgrade
Replies: 24
Views: 1523

Re: 2wd suspension upgrade

Thinking of doing my own upgrade just on the rear to cope with the extra weight of the EG33 H6 engine, last time it was in the multivan the rear looked lower than the front so i bought some heavy duty vw shocks but the info from the vw parts listing seem to say the heavy duty shocks are for the tall...
by multisi
03 Feb 2024, 15:28
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Loss of power and garage stumped by wiring
Replies: 15
Views: 33926

Re: Loss of power and garage stumped by wiring

Maybe IAVC  idle air control valve needs cleaning,  both of my ej22 engines are stuttering and juddering badly, need to sort them out .