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by rich broom
05 Jan 2014, 12:35
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: joining a starter cable to extend it?
Replies: 19
Views: 2262

Re: joining a starter cable to extend it?

What you could do, us to fit a battery isolation switch. There for adding an extra cable and gaining the length you need Also adding security against theft. Isolation switch wil likely melt with starting currents don't do it Assuming you have the right heavy duty m8 ring terminals and crimp gun ( w...
by rich broom
05 Jan 2014, 09:53
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: joining a starter cable to extend it?
Replies: 19
Views: 2262

Re: joining a starter cable to extend it?

What you could do, us to fit a battery isolation switch. There for adding an extra cable and gaining the length you need
Also adding security against theft.
by rich broom
18 Dec 2013, 08:38
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: DoKa Headliner
Replies: 7
Views: 1745

Re: DoKa Headliner

You could use that foil bubble wrap insulation. The foil gives you the vapour barrier.
Done my crafter motorbike with it. Just fix up with high temp spray glue
by rich broom
17 Dec 2013, 08:01
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: DoKa Headliner
Replies: 7
Views: 1745

Re: DoKa Headliner

There is a chap advertising headlinings for t25 on eBay.
He quoted me £75 for a doka one for me.
by rich broom
10 Dec 2013, 18:51
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: lost my job today as a tech. going self employed
Replies: 5
Views: 1315

Re: lost my job today as a tech. going self employed

Sorry forgot to say.
Just off junc 26/27 m5
by rich broom
10 Dec 2013, 18:50
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: lost my job today as a tech. going self employed
Replies: 5
Views: 1315

lost my job today as a tech. going self employed

Lost my job today as a tech. Going self employed from home.
Available for servicing and mots.
Cheers rich
by rich broom
19 Jan 2013, 08:14
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: 18" wheels
Replies: 28
Views: 5687

Re: 18" wheels

you dont need to go 18 inch for that. just up the sidewall ratio a bit. ie 65 or something.
look for a tyre size chart
by rich broom
11 Nov 2012, 06:45
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Diesel pump timing - help required.
Replies: 32
Views: 4806

Re: Diesel pump timing - help required.

with all this potential messing aroung, why not visit your local deisel specialist and ask for a bit of on site advice. they arn't genrally that expensive for an hours abour to check pump timing etc.
you prob have worn out injectors aswell.
by rich broom
08 Nov 2012, 09:30
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Daft Question
Replies: 17
Views: 4578

Re: Daft Question

sounds like a hell of a lot of work and expense for not much gain.
be cheaper to buy a boxter and chuck it in.have more power and better final drive ratio's
by rich broom
18 Oct 2012, 20:07
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Cosworth 2.9litre in my Crewwy
Replies: 301
Views: 152201

Re: Cosworth 2.9litre in my Crewwy

still here.. got a couple of lsd rear diffs aswell.
by rich broom
14 Oct 2012, 06:32
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Rear hub
Replies: 1
Views: 696

Re: Rear hub

the short origional ones will come out just about. but longer ones wont go back in. so you might aswell remove the hub first
by rich broom
12 Oct 2012, 20:14
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Cosworth 2.9litre in my Crewwy
Replies: 301
Views: 152201

Re: Cosworth 2.9litre in my Crewwy

i have an engine here if you want one for spares. from granada cosworth ultima.
was a runner when removed
by rich broom
29 Sep 2012, 06:56
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: HELP!!!!!!!! T25 WHEELS?
Replies: 8
Views: 2318

Re: HELP!!!!!!!! T25 WHEELS?

i have a set of audi 100 turbo alloy wheels here.
longer studs on back longer bolts. just needs 10mm spacer on rear
by rich broom
27 Jun 2012, 09:39
Forum: Syncro
Topic: Panasonic Toughbook......
Replies: 19
Views: 5228

Re: Panasonic Toughbook......

I paid £50 for my Samsung Netbook. It's great. Which model do you have? I'm in the market for a netbook that can do windows and read OBD 1. i bought the software and bluetooth odb adapter off of the bay to stick on my toughbook. not alot of money realy.. under £20 i think. any laptop can run obd so...
by rich broom
23 Jun 2012, 18:23
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Vanagon Syndrome??? Totally at a loss
Replies: 16
Views: 3424

Re: Vanagon Syndrome??? Totally at a loss

it wouldn't be the ignition amplifier would it?