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by junior
06 Aug 2009, 21:45
Forum: Modified
Topic: vwspeedshop exhaust
Replies: 28
Views: 111856

Re: vwspeedshop exhaust

Hi Mike, i bought and fitted this exhaust 8 months ago very pleased so far ,as mentioned it is louder than stock. i also had the silencer support fail ,had this welded back up One thing i did do was to design and have made some brackets to take the weight of the system that uses the normal mounting ...
by junior
07 Feb 2009, 23:28
Forum: Modified
Topic: Front Brake Conversion
Replies: 10
Views: 2485

Re: Front Brake Conversion

Hi Rich ,did you purchase the whole front brake kit from Futbus or find some of the parts yourself ?

regards
by junior
17 Jan 2009, 23:57
Forum: Modified
Topic: Front Brake Conversion
Replies: 10
Views: 2485

Re: Front Brake Conversion

Hi there,i hope to upgrade my front brakes this year ,been looking on the futbus website ,the kit uses audi A4 discs that are vented much better cooling ,288mm in diameter ,has seperate hubs so when changing discs you dont have to replace wheel bearings as per stock items calipers are audi/seat. You...
by junior
05 Jun 2008, 21:51
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Is it worth fitting an oil temp gauge?
Replies: 1
Views: 721

is it worth fitting an oil temp gauge

Hi Brian ive fitted an oil temp gauge in my van ,just to keep an eye on whats going on back there ,bought the gauge from just kampers plus the sump sender .

regards
by junior
04 Jun 2008, 21:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fustrated and would love some help...
Replies: 12
Views: 2200

frustrated would love some help

Hi Blackiebest take you van out for a run get it warmed up then check spark plugs if the tip is black its running to rich you want light brown colour . If you are running with a carb might pay to clean out the float chamber could be lots of crap in there , check fuel filter to ,if you are going to m...
by junior
20 Apr 2008, 20:00
Forum: Modified
Topic: how low shall I go!
Replies: 8
Views: 1751

lowering

hi mate i dropped my van 60 mm using just kampers kit about 4 years ago, the ride is ok sometimes it can be a bit choppy depends on the roads if you go any lower and you will run out of adjustment on top the wishbone have tyre wear problems and no teeth left :lol: 45 mm , is a popular choice not sur...
by junior
20 Apr 2008, 19:02
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Restoration, restoration, restoration.
Replies: 23
Views: 4622

restoration

hi mate had a look at your pics ,it all started so well but its amazing how some vans are affected more than others the main thing is youve got a pukka conversion there and it can be sorted ,unfortunately at the expence of your wallet :( the seams can give big probs if you dont keep an eye on them i...
by junior
20 Apr 2008, 18:30
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: ooooooooops!!!!!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 947

dipstick sleeve thingy

oh dear :( i have got a spare of my 1.9 dg if you are interested not to far from you either :D

Ken
by junior
19 Apr 2008, 23:46
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front brakes and bearings
Replies: 5
Views: 932

hi Joe, gsf maybe good for some items but wheel bearings aint one of em i replaced my fronts about 2 years ago these being bought from just kampers and have nad no troubles. as for discs i upgraded and bought brembo fronts which i feel offer more bite than standard ones, these did come from gsf but ...
by junior
14 Apr 2008, 19:54
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Centinel clutch claw.
Replies: 5
Views: 1313

Grun, thanks for the info :D
by junior
14 Apr 2008, 18:27
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Centinel clutch claw.
Replies: 5
Views: 1313

thanks for the welcome i think i made a bit of a oops trying to get the picture in the post how do you peeps go about that,any advice would be great. I paid £85 for the clutch claw, it comes factory set for your vehicle and to be honest it has to be one of the best things ive bought for my van. Very...
by junior
13 Apr 2008, 18:47
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Centinel clutch claw.
Replies: 5
Views: 1313

Centinel clutch claw.

Hi there ,i am a new member so i thought id send a post to introduce myself,i have owned my van for the last 6 years . After spending a fair amount of money on my van the last thing i wanted was not to find it where i last parked it. I wanted a security device that was simple to use and did not take...