Epic restoration MB. Amazing amount of work and another van saved in the nick of time by the looks of it. Thanks for posting all those photos too - very helpful.
Oldjets
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- 28 Nov 2014, 10:48
- Forum: Restoration and Major Repairs
- Topic: MBCamper's Restoration
- Replies: 75
- Views: 368021
- 18 Aug 2014, 12:40
- Forum: Restoration and Major Repairs
- Topic: MBCamper's Restoration
- Replies: 75
- Views: 368021
Re: MBCamper's Restoration
Good work MB. Very impressed with the roof repair - that seems to be a fault with Autosleeper conversions (I've got one too). Most would have given up on the van as soon as they found that much rust, but with a a good paint finish and sealing seams all round, this one should last for years. Look for...
- 06 Sep 2013, 14:53
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Max revs for a 1.9 DG?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2605
Re: Max revs for a 1.9 DG?
I've always thought mine sounds happiest stopped, with the kettle on.
- 13 Nov 2012, 11:25
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Engine overhaul
- Replies: 122
- Views: 22331
Re: Engine overhaul
Jeff, you're a brave man. Doing the engine is bad enough, but putting parts in the oven...!
Keep posting the pictures, all good stuff so far.
Cheers,
Oldjets
Keep posting the pictures, all good stuff so far.
Cheers,
Oldjets
- 29 Jun 2012, 09:53
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Rusty exhaust!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1132
Re: Rusty exhaust!
Thanks for the replies everyone. It has eased my concerns but it has piqued my curiosity. Why have such a thing in the first place? And since the rest of my exhaust looks solid, is my campervan always going to be just as noisy? I've never been around any other T25's.... I think (and I'm sure someon...
- 07 Jun 2012, 10:02
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Front to Rear Coolant Pipes - Plastic
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3820
Re: Front to Rear Coolant Pipes - Plastic
Just to confirm alewing, my feed pipe also looks like yours. As others have said, the metal inserts work their way out over time - constant heating and cooling and vibration I guess. Eventually, I think they pop out altogether, allowing the hoses to work loose and coolant to leak out. As tencent say...
- 16 Feb 2012, 13:28
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Fuel Line sizes ?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2407
Re: Fuel Line sizes ?
It may have been my post in the Wiki - on my 1990 DG all the fuel lines in the engine bay are 5.5mm ID. The hoses I replaced were VAG and marked as that - I think they may have been the originals. The short hose from the tank outlet to the fuel filter is 7mm and from the filter to the hard plastic f...
- 18 Nov 2011, 11:35
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 5-speed lever fork repair kits now available!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4570
Re: 5-speed lever fork repair kits now available!
Machine shop porn - I like it!
Saving up for a set right now.
Oldjets
Saving up for a set right now.
Oldjets
- 19 Oct 2011, 15:32
- Forum: Camping & Travelling
- Topic: Summer 2011
- Replies: 1
- Views: 583
Summer 2011
No reason for this folks - just looking back on a great summer in the van. Pic taken at Woolacombe, North Devon, in July. Had been sunny all day, good surf, burgers on, beer in fridge, sun going down - it's what it's all about... We did 450 miles on this trip, nothing leaked, split, exploded or fell...
- 13 Oct 2011, 10:05
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: unleaded in diesel
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1748
Re: unleaded in diesel
Billy Have done the same thing, although was only the one tank full. Maybe transfer half from the Transit tank and top up with petrol a couple of times. Small amount of diesel didn't make any difference to my running in short-term. Oldjets See my post: Put diesel in my petrol tank - dont panic! Post...
- 11 Jul 2011, 12:47
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Replacing fuel lines
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1857
Re: Replacing fuel lines
meehaja Not sure which van you have but the folowing info is correct for later vans with DG engine - ealier vans may be slightly different so double check if you can. Info used to be available in the online VAG Cat if you can find it, or even at your local VAG dealer. My local VW van parts guy is ve...
- 13 May 2011, 14:25
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: thermo housing
- Replies: 1
- Views: 576
thermo housing
Hi Don't want to worry you or anything, but you might want to look at this:roll: http://s1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd479/adspjr/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; There have been a couple of recent posts about thermostat housings. Pic shows typical state of 20 year old plast...
- 06 May 2011, 10:58
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Poptop Removal - Autosleeper
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5491
Re: Poptop Removal - Autosleeper
Hi I have this exact model (without the body kit though!) and it isn't obvious how Autosleepers stuck the roof on. If you are taking off the whole roof moulding and not just the pop top bit then you could start by removing the two light fittings up on the interior side rails and also the ZIG unit to...
- 06 May 2011, 10:27
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Water hose size
- Replies: 4
- Views: 861
Re: Water hose size
Zebedee
What year is yours? I'm just about to change the small hoses that connect into the plastic bleed rail on my 1990 DG. If I remember correctly they are 7mm ID x 2.5mm wall. I've just ordered a couple of metres from VAG so should have some spare if you need it.
Oldjets
What year is yours? I'm just about to change the small hoses that connect into the plastic bleed rail on my 1990 DG. If I remember correctly they are 7mm ID x 2.5mm wall. I've just ordered a couple of metres from VAG so should have some spare if you need it.
Oldjets
- 31 Mar 2011, 10:34
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: I do not like the look of this :(
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6094
Re: I do not like the look of this :(
Thats an Autosleeper Trooper pop top isn't it? Same as mine - which no doubt has the same rust lurking underneath :roll: Good old Autosleepers - they just drilled, cut, bent, and screwed into the bodywork with no painting or rustproofing at all. Amazed my roof has lasted this long to be honest. Weld...