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by jebiga41
10 Jan 2024, 17:58
Forum: Campers
Topic: 12V Underfloor Heating
Replies: 0
Views: 19178

12V Underfloor Heating

For those of you who havent seen the socials we are now starting to provide 12 v Infrared heating systems for vans. you can read all about it here  Out test results have been positive so far but also limited in the set up that we have. We have installed two 50cm width 1 metre lengths in the floor th...
by jebiga41
29 Jul 2023, 12:51
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Lanolin underbody protection
Replies: 0
Views: 25250

Lanolin underbody protection

So this morning I have been mainly covering the underside of my new van and me with Lanotec HD it has a number of interesting properties as well as being environmentally friendly (sheep grease) it is non toxic, food grade, an industrial lubricant, penetrant, anti seize, corrosion inhibitor and water...
by jebiga41
01 May 2022, 21:18
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox 3rd and 4th gear
Replies: 3
Views: 308

Re: Gearbox 3rd and 4th gear

is it a 4 or 5 speed box ? sounds like either your linkage is worn including the ball and or cup and tips and or your a spline out. As Multisi has said drop off the linkage and you should be able to engage all gears by hand if not the box needs a rebuild
by jebiga41
31 Aug 2021, 07:21
Forum: Past Events & Meets
Topic: Syncropendance 2021 - Thanks
Replies: 16
Views: 6354

Re: SyncroPendance 2021

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by jebiga41
30 Aug 2021, 23:49
Forum: Past Events & Meets
Topic: Syncropendance 2021 - Thanks
Replies: 16
Views: 6354

Re: SyncroPendance 2021

Wow I missed this what a weekend thank you to everyone who made this happen and to everyone who came. You truly are van amazing bunch of individuals and as always it was an absolute pleasure and honour to meet you all either for the first time catching up. r especially Clive who took sick loving car...
by jebiga41
26 Sep 2020, 08:13
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Jumping out of gear
Replies: 5
Views: 1397

Re: Jumping out of gear

Could be q numer of things firstly gear linkage bushes and set up. After that its gearbox related, possibly a combination of all below mainshaft bearing movement, wear in case allowing play where relay lever goes and heavy wear on third gear and synchroniser ring and syncro ring also play in pinion ...
by jebiga41
26 Sep 2020, 08:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Jumping out of gear
Replies: 5
Views: 1397

Re: Jumping out of gear

Could be q numer of things firstly gear linkage bushes and set up. After that its gearbox related, possibly a combination of all below mainshaft bearing movement, wear in case allowing play where relay lever goes and heavy wear on third gear and synchroniser ring and also play in pinion bearing and ...
by jebiga41
19 Sep 2020, 19:35
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: What happens to gearboxes when not stored properly
Replies: 2
Views: 905

What happens to gearboxes when not stored properly

I often say to customers that gearboxes are a bit like Christmas presents you really dont know what you have until you open them. Well spite being wrapped beautifully this one was a major disappointment unfortunately nearly every bearing surface and gear tooth has had rust develop on it so destrying...
by jebiga41
27 Apr 2020, 10:21
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fuel leak near pump at startup - video
Replies: 2
Views: 1223

Re: Fuel leak near pump at startup - video

looks like its from the throttle shaft easy enough to repair brickwerks sells a kit for the jx pump but i think it fits the aaz one aswell but ask before ordering just in case heres some more info based on a landy pump but they are both bosch pumps so the same principle https://www.aulro.com/afvb/te...
by jebiga41
06 Mar 2020, 14:42
Forum: Past Events & Meets
Topic: Eire Syncro 35
Replies: 2
Views: 6034

Eire Syncro 35

Hi Guys just to confirm that the Eire Syncro 35 event is still going to be held and not to worry. Dates are from the 22nd May -1st June 2020 So for anyone who couldn't get tickets to Syncro 35 in Spain here's your chance to celebrate the 35th birthday of the T3 Syncro We have not one but three venue...
by jebiga41
01 Sep 2019, 21:00
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: final drive gear box noise?
Replies: 5
Views: 2062

Re: final drive gear box noise?

what aidan said if its the mainshaft bearing it ill be grumbling from the front of the box fyi for drian plugs http://vantopia.ie/vw-t25-t3-syncro-gea ... ain-plugs/
by jebiga41
12 Aug 2019, 09:01
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Popping out of 4th Gear
Replies: 1
Views: 894

Re: Popping out of 4th Gear

replace all the linkage components first, and change your oil if it persists your fourth gear is probably knackered from not changing down on hills other codes are here http://vwt3.com/t3-tech/t3-data/t3-gearbox-codes/ but the page has one or two mistakes so dont take it as gospel
by jebiga41
02 Jul 2019, 10:22
Forum: Past Events & Meets
Topic: Syncropendence 2019 many thanks
Replies: 14
Views: 13224

Re: Syncropendance 2019 many thanks

Really sorry to have not got there (again), did get halfway this time. Fortunately we stopped in serves the station on the M4 and noticed oil on under the van, turns out to be my gearbox oil, gears seem to be OK so hopefully no damage however I was not going to drive it any further so home on the A...
by jebiga41
01 Jul 2019, 16:21
Forum: Past Events & Meets
Topic: Syncropendence 2019 many thanks
Replies: 14
Views: 13224

Re: Syncropendance 2019 many thanks

Aidan wrote: sort out your vans,
pot kettle black Aidan :lol: looks like a good tun out this year sorry I missed it but thems the breaks next year :ok