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by ali thommo
22 Sep 2008, 19:25
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Wetness?
Replies: 12
Views: 2579

Me and my mate had the same problem as yours, its quite hard to tell with a hose pipe where it actually comes from, however mine was the jet nozzles, they where loose to the touch i sealed them with some silicone. My mates was the rubber around the windscreen wiper spindle, an extra rubber washer so...
by ali thommo
27 Aug 2008, 20:50
Forum: Campers
Topic: How to make T-Strip edging groove??
Replies: 2
Views: 721

How to make T-Strip edging groove??

Hello, i am currently refitting my T25, i am using 15mm plywood (not using the 3mm ply wood sandwich technique) I am struggling to think of a way to get the groove so its perfectly central to accept the T-Strip, i would ideally like there to be a router attachment? if not how do people do it? P.S. I...
by ali thommo
17 Aug 2008, 22:51
Forum: Campers
Topic: DIY Interiors - Fab Ideas
Replies: 14
Views: 2310

This is exactly what ive been after! A WIKI on this will be great im gonna start my refit in about 10 days and am a bit phased by it! Having a guide on this will be excellent, thanks :P
by ali thommo
15 Aug 2008, 23:00
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Car tyres on our Vans empis!
Replies: 4
Views: 1395

crap! No i didnt would i have to take one off to see the load rating?
by ali thommo
15 Aug 2008, 22:10
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Car tyres on our Vans empis!
Replies: 4
Views: 1395

Car tyres on our Vans empis!

Just a heads up to people! We took our van in today for tracking, the garage advised that we should replace the tyres because we had car tyres on our van. They were only rated at around a ton and all the tyre walls where cracked, we have had the van about 4 or 5 months and have suspected something w...
by ali thommo
14 Aug 2008, 21:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Loose Foot Pedal
Replies: 1
Views: 678

Loose Foot Pedal

Hello, The linkage on our accelerator pedal is loose and occasionally falls down giving us no power the linkage from the pedal sloys into a hole, the linkage on the pedal is "U" shaped anyone ever fixed one of these? is this common? Does the pedal on a T25 normally just lift out? hope this...
by ali thommo
07 Aug 2008, 19:40
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Saab 9-3 seats
Replies: 7
Views: 1260

Any particular recaro model or just any recaros?
by ali thommo
04 Aug 2008, 21:59
Forum: Campers
Topic: Interior Refit where to get materials!
Replies: 18
Views: 2153

Unlikely but if possible could you post a picture of the frame your going to use as im going to do exectly the same, if not a picture just materials you going to use?
by ali thommo
04 Aug 2008, 17:53
Forum: Campers
Topic: Interior Refit where to get materials!
Replies: 18
Views: 2153

Thanks alot for the advise AngeloEvs! Now i need to go through the intense task of working out where i want what draws will have to find some pictures online! And then designing the 1x1 timber frame! Cant believe PVA is strong enough, but if you say so!
by ali thommo
03 Aug 2008, 23:02
Forum: Campers
Topic: Interior Refit where to get materials!
Replies: 18
Views: 2153

Ok thanks! may have to see it in the morning!
by ali thommo
03 Aug 2008, 22:57
Forum: Campers
Topic: Interior Refit where to get materials!
Replies: 18
Views: 2153

Thats great saves money and weight! i take it you build a timber frame to reinforce and attach the sheets to, and if so is it just a 1x1 or 2x1 type frame? Just two more things! are 8mm t shaped edge strips readily available and i take it that the lug that pushes in the reccess is allways 2mm? what ...
by ali thommo
03 Aug 2008, 22:55
Forum: Campers
Topic: Interior Refit where to get materials!
Replies: 18
Views: 2153

Thats great saves money and weight! Just two things are 8mm t shaped edge strips readily available and i take it that the lug that pushes in the reccess is allways 2mm? what sort of glue do you use to bond the three layers and do you use screw on the "fake lip" or is glue enough? thanks ag...
by ali thommo
03 Aug 2008, 22:46
Forum: Campers
Topic: Interior Refit where to get materials!
Replies: 18
Views: 2153

Great information AngeloEvs thanks, i am keen on keeping the weight down so i like the idea of sandwiching the wood together and adding a fake lip to the front to make it look fuller, as long as the whole sideboard didnt flex! Ive enclosed an image to confirm im getting the right idea, The link you ...
by ali thommo
03 Aug 2008, 21:31
Forum: Campers
Topic: Interior Refit where to get materials!
Replies: 18
Views: 2153

Interior Refit where to get materials!

Hello, i am about to take out the crappy laminated chip board interior that breaks and chips and soon looks awfull, i want to replace it with a 15mm laminated plywood, i think this is the best thing to rebuild out of and has more strengh compared to chip board. I wanted to finish this with a T shape...
by ali thommo
27 Jul 2008, 21:41
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Removing Windscreen with String?
Replies: 17
Views: 3355

Think i must be thick! i still cant really picture where the string goes and how this actually works! Does anyone think they`d be able to knock up a crude diagram? Promise as soon as i see it pictured it`ll all fall into place! :oops: