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by maxstu
30 Jun 2025, 20:46
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear suspension wishbones: a cautionary tale
Replies: 4
Views: 179

Re: Rear suspension wishbones: a cautionary tale

Good info. Thanks for the write up.

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by maxstu
28 Jun 2025, 15:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2.1 DJ Camshaft
Replies: 5
Views: 178

Re: 2.1 DJ Camshaft

Probably not. I have a spare taken to 0.5mm under size if you want some photos? Getting shells for it is limited too.
Silverbullet may have one?
Have you a photo of your one?
by maxstu
28 Jun 2025, 12:02
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: North Kent VW specialist
Replies: 3
Views: 158

Re: North Kent VW specialist

Eagle Autos Swanley
by maxstu
27 Jun 2025, 18:27
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Header Tank level
Replies: 8
Views: 354

Re: Header Tank level

Aside from the answers above. Did you rev engine to the moon on your final fill? Cold start with blue cap removed. Get a little warmth in the engine. About 30 seconds. Then watch the coolant in tank drop as a pal revs engine past about 3k and keeps constants revs going. Add coolant to brim. Replace...
by maxstu
27 Jun 2025, 13:58
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Header Tank level
Replies: 8
Views: 354

Re: Header Tank level

Aside from the answers above. Did you rev engine to the moon on your final fill? Cold start with blue cap removed. Get a little warmth in the engine. About 30 seconds. Then watch the coolant in tank drop as a pal revs engine past about 3k and keeps constants revs going. Add coolant to brim. Replace ...
by maxstu
27 Jun 2025, 13:22
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil pump removal with pulley fitted??
Replies: 4
Views: 203

Re: Oil pump removal with pulley fitted??

The crankshaft pulley is only torqued to 60nm. Clamp it with mole grips and put a 30mm socket and bar on it. Remove nut and washer.
Then wiggle off pulley prising with whatever you have. I use 12" tyre levers
by maxstu
26 Jun 2025, 19:39
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 1986 automatic gearbox problem
Replies: 87
Views: 8363

Re: T25 1986 automatic gearbox problem

I will add, every time l've test fitted new thrust washers, l've struggled to get the figure under 0.12mm and end up reusing the originals.
by maxstu
26 Jun 2025, 18:05
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 1986 automatic gearbox problem
Replies: 87
Views: 8363

Re: T25 1986 automatic gearbox problem

Is it possible to replace thrust washers without splitting the cases, Ian? Certainly renew the crank seal.
I suspect the original flexplate is undamaged.
by maxstu
25 Jun 2025, 17:32
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 1986 automatic gearbox problem
Replies: 87
Views: 8363

Re: T25 1986 automatic gearbox problem

Good luck.
Flex plates and torque convertors over afternoon tea.
Who would have thought it? :rofl
Keep the forum posted on progress. And if the diff case is exchanged l would be willing to purchase it...even with that damage.
I have a project in mind. And your case is far better than my spare.
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by maxstu
24 Jun 2025, 20:22
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Seam Rust Removal. Best Method?
Replies: 7
Views: 331

Re: Seam Rust Removal. Best Method?

Cheers Mickey. Garnet it is :ok

Love the colour. :pimp
by maxstu
24 Jun 2025, 19:47
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Seam Rust Removal. Best Method?
Replies: 7
Views: 331

Re: Seam Rust Removal. Best Method?

We get our agate from my powder coaters ,it's a nice size compared to sand, doesn't have the toxisity and leaves a far nicer finish, it's reusable a few times as it doesn't break up like sands hence less dust cloud but as with any medium blasted with air it will bounce off the subject etc.i go see ...
by maxstu
24 Jun 2025, 19:26
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 1986 automatic gearbox problem
Replies: 87
Views: 8363

Re: T25 1986 automatic gearbox problem

Okay and good luck. You'll be back on the road in no time. Plus advising other forum users ' how to maintain their camper's auto box. Legend!
Be certain the old parts come back to you, unless the agreement is the specialist retains them for future rebuild.

Happy campervanning

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by maxstu
24 Jun 2025, 14:58
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Seam Rust Removal. Best Method?
Replies: 7
Views: 331

Re: Seam Rust Removal. Best Method?

Cheers Mickey,

Thanks for your reply. No point arguing with your prognosis. You've seen a fair few rusty seams.

But was about using crushed agate on an open driveway? Is it going to cause an annoying dust cloud.

Thanks
Stuart
by maxstu
23 Jun 2025, 20:00
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: North Kent VW specialist
Replies: 3
Views: 158

Re: North Kent VW specialist

What kind of repairs and upgrades?