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by gypowagen
19 Oct 2008, 18:10
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: squeeeeeeky!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 2320

SORTED!! :lol: :lol: :lol: One can of silicon spray- £3.99 covered the mulitude of rubber bushes and no squeaks, as sad as it is though i kinda miss it!
by gypowagen
15 Oct 2008, 19:55
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: squeeeeeeky!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 2320

Looks like it might be the one, does this fit verticaly inside the the arm at the top of the strut? the one that is split on mine can't really be seen unless the spring is removed.
by gypowagen
15 Oct 2008, 19:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: squeeeeeeky!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 2320

squeeeeeeky!!!

Hi everyone, recentely i noticed a squeek noise coming from somwhere in the front of my van, after much searching i finally narrowed it down th the front strut top mount on the near side, i didnt really bother me at 1st but now the squeek is doin my head in, after inspecting the ruuber mount at the ...
by gypowagen
24 Sep 2008, 21:14
Forum: Modified
Topic: How and where have you fitted spotlamps
Replies: 13
Views: 2249

Hi everyone, this thread caught my eye as i was thinking of mounting some spots to my van, i am yet to try this yet but i thought that if i were to get some crystal indicators to fit a big bumper mk2 golf then put halogen bulbs in them i could mount them (somehoe) in the vent holes of my 5 piece fro...
by gypowagen
01 Jan 2008, 18:24
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: rear Hub Nut
Replies: 24
Views: 4123

when i done mine i simply used the weight of the van to help by putting a 3/4" drive bar with extension, then i wedged it hard down into the tarmac, then very slowly drove the van it put a bit of a dent in my drive but it un done the nut, which in my eyes was well worth it. :D
by gypowagen
01 Dec 2007, 17:02
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Steering Wheel for 1980 Aircooled
Replies: 5
Views: 988

most early vw steering wheels can be made to fit easily i.e. mk1 golf gti steering wheels go straight on,all you have to do is bend up the horn contact to touch the back of the wheel, then extend the part that cancels the indicators, the best way to do this is to drill a small hole in it then tap a ...
by gypowagen
07 Oct 2007, 18:26
Forum: Modified
Topic: fitting windows in to a panel van??
Replies: 3
Views: 863

great section, but it doesnt help me because it only relates to removing and fitting factory windows, im trying to fit genuine windows in a basic panel van, any suggestions?
by gypowagen
06 Oct 2007, 18:56
Forum: Modified
Topic: fitting windows in to a panel van??
Replies: 3
Views: 863

fitting windows in to a panel van??

hi everyone i have a 1991 panel van and wish to put windows in it, i managed to find some genuine windows from a caravelle, both with good rubbers, but i am un sure how to go about fitting them as from the inside it looks like the inner skin is made to take the glass, however the outer skin wont, i ...
by gypowagen
10 Sep 2007, 11:42
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: merc alloys???
Replies: 2
Views: 1095

merc alloys???

hi everyone, the usual alloy wheel question, i have been offered a set of old skool merc split rims which i think will look gr8 on my wedge, they are 205/50/16 with 35 et offset, i am planning on lowering it 50mm, but does anyone know haw much modification/ spacer etc i will need to fit these wheels...