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by highlander
03 Apr 2009, 21:20
Forum: Modified
Topic: i have had a busy winter.......
Replies: 13
Views: 2594

Re: i have had a busy winter.......

That is one cool Bus...i'm drooling over my keyboard (not a pretty site)..What are you panning for the interior? not sure yet!! some of it has already been done, new grey roof lining to match the the OG grey soft leather front seats and new cab carpets... the interior is fine but i like to improve ...
by highlander
01 Apr 2009, 19:41
Forum: Modified
Topic: i have had a busy winter.......
Replies: 13
Views: 2594

Re: i have had a busy winter.......

thanks :D

spoiler is og :D believe it or not i got it in the local scrapyard :shock: :lol: :lol:
by highlander
01 Apr 2009, 13:02
Forum: Modified
Topic: i have had a busy winter.......
Replies: 13
Views: 2594

Re: i have had a busy winter.......

OMG, most of that went right over my head, but thanks, I think lol I just want to try and keep it simple really. Someone said to just replace the carbs with 34 ICT's but was thinking maybe 40's but was worried about having to pull my own tanker behind! I'm not as mechanically minded as yourself.......
by highlander
01 Apr 2009, 12:47
Forum: Modified
Topic: i have had a busy winter.......
Replies: 13
Views: 2594

Re: i have had a busy winter.......

she goes like stink :D :D not sure on mpg not done a long journey yet but i think the combination between the dells and the mallory should be a massive improvement :D The dells are the right choice just make sure you have the right jets and venturi's, i have .2 emulsion tubes, 30 venturi's, 55 idle'...
by highlander
01 Apr 2009, 09:32
Forum: Modified
Topic: i have had a busy winter.......
Replies: 13
Views: 2594

Re: i have had a busy winter.......

Titus A Duxass wrote:That looks tasty!

What make is that roof rack!


Thanks, i think the endless nights in the garage have been worth it!!! :D

roofrack is available here http://www.justkampers.com/shop/type_25 ... -rack.html
by highlander
01 Apr 2009, 00:28
Forum: Modified
Topic: i have had a busy winter.......
Replies: 13
Views: 2594

i have had a busy winter.......

Bino's new look and new engine....... Work Done: Rebuilt engine from scratch, everything new... Spec: 2.4ltr Aircooled, brand new twin dellorto drla 40's, custom cut and welded cb performance manifolds, cb performance linkage and 1 1/2 inch filters, facet electric fuel pump, malpassi fuel pressure r...
by highlander
15 Mar 2009, 09:39
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help! - Rocker misery...
Replies: 20
Views: 1920

Re: Help! - Rocker misery...

DONT guess torque settings!!! :shock: that is shocking :shock: a good quality torque wrench used properly is what you need!!!!
by highlander
07 Mar 2009, 12:10
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Aircooled?
Replies: 18
Views: 2795

Re: Aircooled?

the only part that i am aware off that is now obsolete is the mechanical fuel pump... that is now replaced with an electric pump such as a Facet pump.. the rest is all available but quite expensive.. prices are slowly coming down as they are getting more popular and more and more aftermarket parts ...
by highlander
06 Mar 2009, 13:47
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gasket set confusion
Replies: 19
Views: 2168

Re: Gasket set confusion

mrhutch wrote:highlander...

that book is a godsend!! I got mine a few years ago MINT on ebay for a fiver!! looking pretty scrappy now though!

i bought a stock of them on amazon :D its my bible and gets used so much with oily fingers that i can hardly read them so i always have a new one at hand... :ok
by highlander
06 Mar 2009, 13:43
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: changing a t25 dizzy to 009
Replies: 20
Views: 3487

Re: changing a t25 dizzy to 009

hi if anyone can explain to me a bit more about the 009 issue my m8 swears that it is the tool for the job with a different cam we are going to split my engine and rebuild it but i want it right and as cheaply as possible we have already got rid of the electric thingys at the side and he is on abou...
by highlander
05 Mar 2009, 16:03
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Aircooled?
Replies: 18
Views: 2795

Re: Aircooled?

oh yeah nearly forgot!!! tinware is hard to get, i havnt found any aftermarket manufactures yet...!!!
by highlander
05 Mar 2009, 15:57
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Aircooled?
Replies: 18
Views: 2795

Re: Aircooled?

the only part that i am aware off that is now obsolete is the mechanical fuel pump... that is now replaced with an electric pump such as a Facet pump.. the rest is all available but quite expensive.. prices are slowly coming down as they are getting more popular and more and more aftermarket parts a...
by highlander
05 Mar 2009, 15:53
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gasket set confusion
Replies: 19
Views: 2168

Re: Gasket set confusion

Point being is the fallicy about quality in the trade, one set is about £60 the other over £100 for the same set, its bollox, I've built loads of motors and used the Reinz kit without any issues. Are you serious??? £40 difference?? that is shocking!!! i know the elring is about £5 more expensive fo...
by highlander
05 Mar 2009, 15:31
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gasket set confusion
Replies: 19
Views: 2168

Re: Gasket set confusion

never had any problems with both makes.... i use the victor reinz on type4 and the elring on type1 and always found both to be of good quality.... i use my bible for torque settings "How to Rebuild Your Volkswagen Air-cooled Engine " by Tom Wilson covers type 1 to Type 4 available here htt...
by highlander
05 Mar 2009, 15:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: changing a t25 dizzy to 009
Replies: 20
Views: 3487

Re: changing a t25 dizzy to 009

if you have a good budget and want maximum performance with good fuel economy then you want one of these: http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u291/allanmcloud/Picture101.jpg this is what i have on mine... this is a Mallory Unilite complete electronic, it is both centrifugel and has vac advance.. dont...