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by Frostbus
20 Jan 2008, 17:23
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Multivan buddy seat
Replies: 2
Views: 903

have a couple to fit myself fella that sold them to me said 2 holes in the floor for the pins to sit in that are on the legs the holes may well need escushions or washers drilled as guides and the t bar section just bolts to the back of the seat box, not sure if the holes will be present though so s...
by Frostbus
20 Jan 2008, 17:17
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: paint code
Replies: 4
Views: 846

pop into you local vehicle refinishing factors (Morell)(Cars) etc they will have a colur card and any variants
http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/co ... n_audi.htm
by Frostbus
20 Jan 2008, 09:57
Forum: Campers
Topic: caravelle r&r bed
Replies: 14
Views: 2507

[img]IMG:800:600]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/skiprat1967/P1180429.jpg[/img][/img] hi guys this bus defo came with a ply floor the seats bolted to the points shown in photo. [img]IMG:800:600]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/skiprat1967/P1180431.jpg[/img] vwlewis easy job to fit but t...
by Frostbus
16 Jan 2008, 17:33
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: speedo (the dial - not the trunks) -
Replies: 20
Views: 1779

if you remove the needle make a note of the position of the little brass disc with the slot in it that sits within the spring if you lose this position you speedo will be out
i know because ive done it :oops:
by Frostbus
15 Jan 2008, 17:32
Forum: Campers
Topic: caravelle r&r bed
Replies: 14
Views: 2507

cheers for the replies guys
velle is an 84 that came with gen fixed bench seats that bolted to the floor the ply floor looks factory so i'm guessing it came with the van when new?
might remove it try panel an trim floor to it.
anyone else done this

cheers again
by Frostbus
14 Jan 2008, 19:55
Forum: Campers
Topic: caravelle r&r bed
Replies: 14
Views: 2507

caravelle r&r bed

have fitted a factory r&r bed in the velle this came with a lower panel made from ply to finish off, thing is with the ply floor already fitted to the bus (genuine) the finishing panel is to high to fit under the bed. does the ply floor finish up to this point on busses with this bed (the finish...
by Frostbus
21 Oct 2007, 16:09
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: new clutch?
Replies: 10
Views: 754

needed a new shaft so i cut the old one off the end of the shaft while on the box (removed inner ciclip to gain some space)
ground the surface flat to the circlip groove and drove the last of the old shaft through with a drift
will try some t2 bushes if t25 ones not available

cheers
by Frostbus
21 Oct 2007, 15:14
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: new clutch?
Replies: 10
Views: 754

me again removed the bearing release shaft and there is a lot of play in the bushes nearest the control arm (cream plastic) are these available think they have been cooked when it was welded in the past are they the same on type 2 as they list them on JK but only up to 1975? any help please cheers
by Frostbus
21 Oct 2007, 07:42
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: new clutch?
Replies: 10
Views: 754

removed gearbox nowhere near as bad as i thought it would be :D clutch bearing release shaft foobard,one of the bearing arms has snapped at the weld. ive had this happen before on Aircooled but never considered it on the bus. explanes the sudden loss of clutch though cheers for all the post's guys t...
by Frostbus
15 Oct 2007, 18:04
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: new clutch?
Replies: 10
Views: 754

cheers guys looks like i will be changing the clutch this weekend.

have had a look at the manual doesent look to complicated but will have to see!
done a few clutches before but mainly Aircooled where the gearbox stays in place and you drop the engine
the bus will ride again
by Frostbus
14 Oct 2007, 19:18
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: new clutch?
Replies: 10
Views: 754

new clutch?

arrggggggggghhhh just managed to get the bus taxed and i think the clutch has just gone drove it a couple of miles and the clutch pedel bite seamed close to the floor but no problem changing gear. parked it at my mums whent to move it no clutch, crunching and grinding trying to get reverse and 1st m...
by Frostbus
30 Sep 2007, 06:30
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: quick release headrest guides
Replies: 0
Views: 369

quick release headrest guides

anybody know if they are available or have a part no
had a look through vagcat but could not see any listing for them.

cheers
by Frostbus
10 Jun 2007, 16:27
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: front bumper 84 velle
Replies: 1
Views: 404

front bumper 84 velle

bought a T3 bumper from a show a while back thinking it was a front one.turns out its a rear :evil: oh well only paid 2 quid for it but here's my question are the bumpers the same front to back

i know i would have to weld up and redrill two holes but i would like to use it :lol:

cheers guys
by Frostbus
24 Sep 2006, 17:40
Forum: Technical Questions and Answers (archived from live forum)
Topic: upgrading speedo and clock
Replies: 1
Views: 361

upgrading speedo and clock

Hi all please help i have just bought a set of clocks from a 87 and want to put them in my 84 (later speedo has a trip and also analogue clock) the long connection socket is the same as mine but when i plug it to the new clocks both the fuel guage and water temp move over fully withought the ignitio...
by Frostbus
11 Aug 2006, 17:17
Forum: Technical Questions and Answers (archived from live forum)
Topic: Paint stripper?
Replies: 21
Views: 3626

just throwing my penny in if the paint is sound and just rough work your way through the grits until good base i would never wet flat any more you can get da discs down to 1500 grit now! they are lubricated with zinc sterate so no clogging and you can get velcro sanding blocks for them from SIA plen...