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- 05 Apr 2018, 22:45
- Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
- Topic: 1981 Aircooled Westy to Subaru EJ25 Conversion
- Replies: 76
- Views: 54687
Re: 1981 Aircooled Westy to Subaru EJ25 Conversion
thanks for the reply Tony, youve put my mind at rest. ive now got to make the decision of which t25 i put it in. my panel van or sinka hmmmmmm
- 04 Apr 2018, 14:16
- Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
- Topic: 1981 Aircooled Westy to Subaru EJ25 Conversion
- Replies: 76
- Views: 54687
Re: 1981 Aircooled Westy to Subaru EJ25 Conversion
Great thread! This is exactly what im going to do very soon. ive bought the doner legacy which is an auto. just a couple of questions Did you have to buy a subaru flywheel to replace the auto version if so was it or second hand £500 for a new one sends shockwaves and its cheaper for me to buy anothe...
- 27 Apr 2012, 00:19
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Solex/Brosol 32-34PDSI (CB Performance kit) Throttle linkage
- Replies: 1
- Views: 716
Solex/Brosol 32-34PDSI (CB Performance kit) Throttle linkage
hi all, Ive been scratching my head down the workshop trying to work out how to set up the throttle cable on my new carbs. They are solex/brosol 32-34 pdsi (cb performance kit) carbs with a center pivot linkage. I have a 2lt ac cu engine and am totally stumped on how i can make this work. if anyones...
- 24 Jan 2012, 23:03
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Welding question with galv..
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1729
Re: Welding question with galv..
a few years ago i made a chimney out of galvanised pipe for a log burner that went in a geodesic dome . not knowing about the fumes it would give off. lets just say that when i had a party in the dome with 30 people it wasnt just the waccy baccy we were getting high off
- 07 Dec 2011, 23:15
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Best sanders? Orbital v ????
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1754
Re: Best sanders? Orbital v ????
i did this recently . it was one of the most boring things ive ever had to do and took me weeks. i lost my mind a fair few times . keep at it. good luck
- 12 Oct 2011, 22:54
- Forum: Any Other Matters
- Topic: early and late stub axles
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1696
Re: early and late stub axles
thanks much appreciated
- 12 Oct 2011, 20:54
- Forum: Any Other Matters
- Topic: early and late stub axles
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1696
early and late stub axles
hi all, Just wondering if anyone can tell me what the difference is between an early front stub axle and a late one. Im told i need to get the late type for my van in order to be able to fit big brakes . Cheers ben
- 19 Sep 2011, 17:08
- Forum: Wheels & Tyres
- Topic: Damn Mission Impossible in Finland to get tyres fitted
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6708
Re: Damn Mission Impossible in Finland to get tyres fitted
just had the same thing done last week , tyres fitted , balanced and with new valves.................£29.99
- 09 Sep 2011, 20:36
- Forum: Wheels & Tyres
- Topic: 205/50/R17 93W
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4149
Re: 205/50/R17 93W
i got 2 205/50/17 for the front yesterday they are good year run flats and are solid........solid as a rock.
- 09 Sep 2011, 20:31
- Forum: Wheels & Tyres
- Topic: porsche wheels !
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2765
Re: porsche wheels !
just finished these wheels yesterday, couldnt give a monkey about the et. if it means new bearings every 5000miles then so be it.
- 15 May 2011, 19:03
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: 1983 Welding -how much??
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2726
Re: 1983 Welding -how much??
hi zoe, if i was to price that it would come out to around £1440 labour + materials . so £2000 is probably on the money. but then again i havent seen your bus so its hard to price it. id get some more quotes before you make your decision if i were you. ben
- 25 Apr 2011, 22:22
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: any paint sprayers here? i need help
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1319
Re: any paint sprayers here? i need help
Well I managed to get a polishing mop and have used it and it looks great thanks for all the advice . I'm not finished yet but it will take alot less time with the polisher
- 20 Apr 2011, 22:22
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: any paint sprayers here? i need help
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1319
any paint sprayers here? i need help
hi , just wondering if there is anyone with the knowledge about cutting and polishing paintwork. i have recently finished spraying my bus in direct gloss . all the doors have come up with a nice glass finish so they wont take much work. just a light cut with g3 and a good buff. but some of the body ...
- 17 Apr 2011, 19:19
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Paint Reacting/Filler Primer
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3439
Re: Paint Reacting/Filler Primer
halfords paint is rubbish. ive had lots of problems in the past with it reacting badly . the only solution is to bury the stuff deep underground so that no one will ever find it and go to a proper car paint suppliers
- 16 Apr 2011, 21:56
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: what to do with the seams
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1203
Re: what to do with the seams
go down to your local body shop suppliers and pick up some seam sealer in a tube for a mastic gun and also some brushable seam sealer in a tin. the main cause of seam rot comes from the back in the arches. Our vans are getting on a bit now and if you look closely youll probably find small cracks hav...