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New tyres on Before https://i.imgur.com/8tAvJ07.jpg After https://i.imgur.com/8eiNBoQ.jpg New tyres are Apollo Altrust+ 215/70 R15 S (109) Pretty happy, van has lost its cuteness apparently... i reckon it looks ace. Bit of drama with blackcircles but pretty happy. Will be selling old stock tyres so ...

I have a set of 4 Michelin Agilis Green X 195/70 R15 C 104/102 load rated A wet Grip. 1.4% taller than the 185/14 stockers so no huge increase in diameter and made speedo less optimistic than standard. did just over 1000 miles when i changed to A/T tyres. Make me a sensible offer but collection fro...

Hi all, on a recent mot my stock 14 wheels had 2 advisory on the rears. They gave them a month before i need to change them..   I have mercs et31 15 inch steelies bought off a member here years ago. I never could justify spending on 4 new tyres but the time has come to upgrade.    I have had a look...

Oldiebut goodie wrote: ↑08 Nov 2020, 16:47 Better change your location to twit major!

Mocki wrote: ↑08 Nov 2020, 15:28 The nut that holds the ball onto the gearbox selector ?
Did you undo it to take the linkages off?

yep, and the two bolts to drop linkage...

 

sorted.

the nut on the shift rod was loose...tightend up to torque and all gears are back

moral of the story... look and take note...

will take it off again tommorow and make sure its on the front side...

Hi guys, hoping for some help. I changed the gearbox oil a week ago. Nightmare of a job.. (different story) I couldnt get the filler plug off so I took the selector lever and mounting plate off so the rod dropped down and I had enough room. Put evrything back on all was well. Drove the van fine for ...

cheers all, Have emailed Paul at VWspeedshop and also booked it in with Charlie at Prospeed to repair (hopefully)

thanks all will get it looked at and hopefully get some bracket made for the silencer

tobydog wrote: ↑04 Sep 2020, 19:30 Doesn't look like Stainless....

Try it with a magnet

ha, will do, i think its just lost its new shine after 6 years of abuse

Mocki wrote: ↑04 Sep 2020, 19:11 You only have two options really , either take it off and get it repaired by a welder who can weld SS , or buy another zorst , because no matter what other bodgery you try , it’s always going to be a problem ...

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Hi all, I was driving the van this morning and noticed the engine being a bit louder than usual. Sounded like a really cool tractor. Anyhow parked up had a look underneath.... https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50304831273_3149cb754d_z.jpg IMG_1030 by dyl jones , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr...

Mine is a four speed and although tight you can get the filler plug socket in with a small extension bar without having to remove any gear linkages. As an after thought maybe selecting a particular gear may give better access but unsure how much this moves the rod in order to do so. Good idea, will...

cheers guys, have the key, but like you say no room as the gear selector is in the way, can i undo that??