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andysimpson wrote:The the chavs can wreck some other car makers reputation

Scarily, as you wrote that, I'm listening to The The.....

They've wrecked plenty already.....it's just that your average chav can't afford an Impreza....

The overheating/head gasket trouble seems to affect the entire range but this is not a huge issue. The bottom end letting go on the turbos is now getting them a really bad reputation, it does not help with the sort of people the cars attract who thrash them to death. I now have a bizarre image of S...

hi top are best !!!!!! :D :D more room, you can stand up straight, and you sleep up stairs. :lol: why have a bunglow when you can have a one bed detached house. :lol: and who said there ugle !!!!!!! :shock: just look at mine I can stand up virtually straight in my tintop....... :lol: I have a detat...

Remove all traces of rust, and use a proper seam sealant - don't be tempted to try anything silicone......

I used an isolator on me van when I got a bad reaction personally I would try a bit of cellulose thinners on a rag on a discreet part of the van if there is no reaction then I would just primer and top coat as normal. This is assuming you are using cellulose paint?!? I am not a 2 pack expert so.......

Beach Bum wrote:I'm having similar problems with a 1.9 DG running on petrol. Could this be something to do with the restricted rotar arm in the dizzy kicking in at 3000 revs.

3000??????

Actually, I haven't had anything back at all still.............bar stools.......guess I'll be ringing up on Monday then.....

Pretty much - Cate, you'll do it in 7 minutes if you don't stop for tea or take pictures.......

Bingo - found it.........and it wasn't Grumps - sorry Jeff - it was Bomber.....

http://t25shortshifters.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/

IoM Si had a link on the club discount/traders forum - Grumpy Midget took photo's while he fitted his, ten minutes and if you crack your knuckles each time you go into first it's got to be worth it (unless of course it's cos your gearstick has just sheared off.......... )

HarryMann wrote:Neat, powerful, and looks well built, suited to the task - reminded me of Sharon Davies!

That wasn't knocked up for a couple of grand, I bet

Nor would Sharon Davies be, I'll reckon......

Buddy seat can be belted - I believe through a mount below the passenger mount, and through the base of the passenger seat/floor between driver/passenger, but don't quote me on it......

Fitting belts yourself will cost about a fiver each from a scrappers. As long as it started life as anything other than a panel van, you van will have threaded mounts already in place below/behind the seat/bed towards the top of the sloping bulkhead. If it started out as a panel, you'll need strengt...

Have you pulled out the contact plug and given it a very light sanding? Behind/below the steering wheel.....