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by westyguesty
14 Mar 2014, 21:25
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Converting seats to lhd
Replies: 0
Views: 1333

Converting seats to lhd

Growing family means I need an extra seat in my Westy T25.

My plan it to fit T4 seats in the front, giving me three in the front as a few other people seem to have done. Just wondering if it's just nuts and bolts to convert the seats from rhd to lhd for the seat belts etc.

Thanks
by westyguesty
24 May 2012, 17:35
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Protecting under the bus - which is best?
Replies: 8
Views: 2393

Re: Protecting under the bus - which is best?

Another one for Dynax here, really good results.
by westyguesty
26 Jul 2011, 23:44
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Side panel strengthening bar
Replies: 3
Views: 706

Side panel strengthening bar

Is the bar bonded in or welded ? If it came lose, could it cause the panel to bow out. I'm now thinking this might be the problem with mine, and as the panel doesn't have too much rust, would it be possible to attach the panel again ? If i push the panel back in it stop roughly in the right place. C...
by westyguesty
30 Jun 2011, 09:28
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Side Panel - Repair or Replace
Replies: 14
Views: 1787

Re: Side Panel - Repair or Replace

:o Bit more than the few hundred euro's I was hoping. Might be worth looking for a decent second hand one then.
by westyguesty
30 Jun 2011, 08:02
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Side Panel - Repair or Replace
Replies: 14
Views: 1787

Re: Side Panel - Repair or Replace

Had a quick look on the site, but can't see the side panel, can see the repair panel and the full rear quarter panel, but not the one I need. Am I doing something wrong, or do I need to try and fine the part number ?

Thanks
by westyguesty
29 Jun 2011, 20:22
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Side Panel - Repair or Replace
Replies: 14
Views: 1787

Re: Side Panel - Repair or Replace

Looks like a complete new panel is the way to go though, even though the existing is solid, I doubt anyone would be able to get it straight easily. Do the replacement panel include the panel right to the bottom aswell (lower sill) ? Where can I get it from for a few hundred euro's and it that genuin...
by westyguesty
29 Jun 2011, 13:44
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Side Panel - Repair or Replace
Replies: 14
Views: 1787

Re: Side Panel - Repair or Replace

I agree, it will need a new panel, and probably some work behind that, I will egt the kitchen out and have a better look and try to get some pictures of behind there. As that panels available and seen some of the great repairs some people have done on here, i'm sure someone can do the repair for me....
by westyguesty
28 Jun 2011, 21:59
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Side Panel - Repair or Replace
Replies: 14
Views: 1787

Side Panel - Repair or Replace

After a bit of advice, and someone who can help with a repair on the van. I have been doing the body work for a while on my van, few new panels, rear arches, steps and small rear quarters. So far so good, spraying it on the drive when we get the weather with a cheapy apollo spraymate, then lots of w...
by westyguesty
02 Mar 2011, 15:18
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Factory Side Window Repair
Replies: 18
Views: 2757

Re: Factory Side Window Repair

Mine looked similar, and actually wasn't that bad underneath, no holes, mostly surface. Removing the windows wan't too back, just peel the seal back on the inside andslow put pressure on the window, starting in the corner. There was no bare metal on the windows of a westy, so they usually hold up we...
by westyguesty
01 Oct 2010, 18:19
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: what engine code ok for TDI or TD convertion?
Replies: 9
Views: 4034

Re: what engine code ok for TDI or TD convertion?

Meant bigger injectors (with my chip probably altered again), stock turbo, too much hassle to change, and probably not enough benefit. http://www.kermatdi.com/servlet/-strse-16/-dsh--POWERPLUS-520--dsh-/Detail" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Are you runing the evry for your ...
by westyguesty
01 Oct 2010, 11:50
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: what engine code ok for TDI or TD convertion?
Replies: 9
Views: 4034

Re: what engine code ok for TDI or TD convertion?

It took me up to 115bhp and and extra 60lb/ft, but it's putting out close to the original max (90bhp) just after 2000rpm. It made a big difference, not quite as much as going from 1.6td to tdi, but not far off. I did have a problem with one of the chargecooler pipes coming off after fitting the chip...
by westyguesty
30 Sep 2010, 16:23
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: what engine code ok for TDI or TD convertion?
Replies: 9
Views: 4034

Re: what engine code ok for TDI or TD convertion?

I'm running the same as Ewen 1Z with 3H box and bigger wheels. I find it fine, it's never going to be a nice relaxing cruiser, but will sit at 65-70 all day up and down hills. Most of my driving is on good A and B roads, so I can just leave it in 5th most of the time as it will pull from 30mph, make...
by westyguesty
05 May 2010, 21:25
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: life span of a 1.6td
Replies: 13
Views: 1765

Re: life span of a 1.6td

Mine had 310,000km on it, not sure of history as it was from Germany and not much paperwork. Just got tired trying to start it and putting oil in every 100 miles :? Tdi in now with 80,000 miles on it, will be pleased if that gets to the same miles.
by westyguesty
04 May 2010, 15:31
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Speedo cable came out in my hand?
Replies: 7
Views: 1271

Re: Speedo cable came out in my hand?

Nice one, cold chisel it is tonight then until I get a replacement.
by westyguesty
04 May 2010, 14:14
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Speedo hub cover
Replies: 2
Views: 658

Speedo hub cover

Any idea where I can get one from, local VW dealer said they can't get one. It's the cover that the speedo cable goes through, not square anymore, so no speedo.

Thanks