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- 23 Sep 2013, 18:18
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Broken bracket on down pipe: what is it?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 457
Re: Broken bracket on down pipe: what is it?
mines is broke as well but the hose was knackered asked on the site and was told its for drawing cold air from the turbo,followed the hose in behind the rear light cluster and it goes into a motor for sucking the air,cant get the bolt out so have it cable tied as temp measure. if Im wrong no doubt i...
- 21 Sep 2013, 14:21
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: checking glow plugs using laser thermometer
- Replies: 3
- Views: 587
checking glow plugs using laser thermometer
Checked the glow plugs on the syncro this morning,rather than screw them out i used a laser thermometer, all plugs 12c before testing,turned ignition on twice,but did not start this would warm the plugs up then rechecked with thermometer all now showed 14c to 16c so all heating no need to unscrew.Go...
- 20 Sep 2013, 17:45
- Forum: Syncro
- Topic: Tyre recommendations (215/75R15 AT)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4471
Re: Tyre recommendations (215/75R15 AT)
Looking to replace my tyres as well priced 4 215/70/15 goodrich AT yesterday £120 each fitted, that gives me something to work round so will see if i can get better price.
- 19 Sep 2013, 16:57
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Well it's started
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1733
Re: Well it's started
mines hopefully not far from this stage,fingers crossed
- 15 Sep 2013, 16:47
- Forum: Any Other Matters
- Topic: V.i.n plate
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4700
Re: V.i.n plate
mate in mk1 golf club made mine up as it had been removed when the front panel was replaced. Am sure he could do you one just needs the lay out and various numbers heres mine and she passed the mot month ago. heres mine did a few colour http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/slippy8v/IMG_9815.jpg h...
- 07 Sep 2013, 08:45
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Another hose/pipe question 1.6TD
- Replies: 2
- Views: 454
Re: Another hose/pipe question 1.6TD
Could be won't know really until i get her out and about,but she starts and runs fine.
- 06 Sep 2013, 18:50
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Another hose/pipe question 1.6TD
- Replies: 2
- Views: 454
Another hose/pipe question 1.6TD
Got another look under the syncro tonight and noticed that there seems to be a hose missing from the turbo waste gate? i can see a small hose clip and whats left of a hose,where does it go? Looks like its not been on for a while. http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/slippy8v/syncro%203/IMG_2256_z...
- 03 Sep 2013, 17:29
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: 3 point seat belt advice please.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1699
Re: 3 point seat belt advice please.
fitted one to the left side on our Komet got the belt on EBay securon 3 point and fixing plate have to say only took 40 mins to fit, very easy, heres the section in my build tread on how i did mine. http://www.forum.nboc.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=1317&start=90" onclick="window.ope...
- 22 Aug 2013, 18:03
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: My first T25 - Reconditioning blog
- Replies: 56
- Views: 23248
Re: Was this a good buy - My first T25
Easy once you know how, part 19 in the pic pops out might need a small flat head screwdriver to help lever it, then you will see the screw holding the surround in place.Replaced mine with chrome ones but also the same fit as the MK1 golf
- 18 Aug 2013, 17:58
- Forum: Wheels & Tyres
- Topic: When did you last check your spare wheel?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3698
When did you last check your spare wheel?
Before leaving for France this year thought i would check out the spare,had dropped the carrier before and the tread was fine so never took it out, but this time pulled it out and found this, some what off a shocked to say the least, so new one fitted.This part of the wheel was at the front of the c...
- 08 Aug 2013, 17:50
- Forum: Campers
- Topic: Which Fiamma....
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1473
Re: Which Fiamma....
Got a 45 at the right money great job and up in no time, got the sides and front shade later on ebay so have an extra room of needed.
- 11 Jul 2013, 17:28
- Forum: Syncro
- Topic: digging in on a French beach
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1400
digging in on a French beach
Syncro driver finds himself stuck on French beach and is forced to admit that the garden trowel just wont get him out http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/slippy8v/BRITTANY%202013/IMG_1838_zps7072103e.jpg makes a change from a sand castle http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/slippy8v/slippy8v0...
- 17 Jun 2013, 19:35
- Forum: Campers
- Topic: High top vs Pop Top
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5995
Re: High top vs Pop Top
Have to agree with everyone who has a high top, only one thing that grinds my gears are height bars on beach car parks been to Wales and Cornwall last 2 years with no real problems but back home here in Northern Ireland nearly every beach carpark has a bar. Thinking about a big set of bolt cutters l...
- 17 Jun 2013, 19:09
- Forum: Syncro
- Topic: Ortec type wheel carriers both sides !
- Replies: 114
- Views: 30010
Re: Ortec type wheel carriers both sides !
OK way down the list at the moment but could be looking one myself.
- 17 Jun 2013, 08:44
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: angled plastic flaps above bumper?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 660
Re: angled plastic flaps above bumper?
Got them as well thought they smoothed out rear airflow to get her up to 55mph. Sorry want to know as well