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- 12 May 2021, 13:12
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Pierburg 2e3 rebuild, accelerator pump injector jet dripping?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1058
Re: Pierburg 2e3 rebuild, accelerator pump injector jet dripping?
Hello! The screw on the cam in the latest picture is over to the right which means the accelerator pump is already engaged with a pre-load. Have you tried it the other side to get more per squirt?
- 12 May 2021, 08:48
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Removing Steering Rack Bushes - a different order and notes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 332
Re: Removing Steering Rack Bushes - a different order and notes
The prising method makes complete sense now you've explained it, thank you for sharing. I'd be trying that if I had original bushes.
The hammer technique was not the most elegant solution, especially as there is limited space for it to go!
The hammer technique was not the most elegant solution, especially as there is limited space for it to go!
- 01 Mar 2021, 07:08
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Steering Rack Stiffener Brackets
- Replies: 10
- Views: 926
Steering Rack Stiffener Brackets
Just seen this on the Vanagon Facebook group. Not heard of this issue before, thoughts? Want to go out and measure mine now. xmF2lWPEIHA Designed by Jason Newton, master VW and Vanagon specialist for 25 years. The 2WD Vanagon has an inherent weakness in the design of the steering rack mount. Under l...
- 24 Feb 2021, 11:56
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Washer jets - taller stem for clearance
- Replies: 4
- Views: 800
Re: Washer jets - taller stem for clearance
The triple jet washers are from Suzuki Alto / Swift / SX4.
Be careful you don't get the lower quality ones, they're pants.
Be careful you don't get the lower quality ones, they're pants.
- 20 Feb 2021, 13:49
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Ball Joints, Brakes and Wheel Bearings (videos)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 821
Re: Ball Joints, Brakes and Wheel Bearings (videos)
Thanks everyone.
I'm just putting into practice all the amazing stuff I learn on here. Standing on the shoulders of giants.
I'm just putting into practice all the amazing stuff I learn on here. Standing on the shoulders of giants.
- 18 Feb 2021, 19:18
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Ball Joints, Brakes and Wheel Bearings (videos)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 821
Ball Joints, Brakes and Wheel Bearings (videos)
Hi all, i've uploaded a couple of new videos to YouTube. Interested in your feedback!
The first one has a shout out to CovKid as I tried his technique of getting a basic toe setting with a broom handle (it worked!).
The first one has a shout out to CovKid as I tried his technique of getting a basic toe setting with a broom handle (it worked!).
- 14 Feb 2021, 18:33
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: New video - Fitting Bilstein B4 Shock Absorbers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 827
Re: New video - Fitting Bilstein B4 Shock Absorbers
Thank you all and well done Stuart for getting them in without a press, that's impressive!
The next vide is now live, it's about fitting the Upper Control Arm / Wishbone bushings and features my first stab at welding:
The next vide is now live, it's about fitting the Upper Control Arm / Wishbone bushings and features my first stab at welding:
- 12 Feb 2021, 10:18
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: New video - Fitting Bilstein B4 Shock Absorbers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 827
Re: New video - Fitting Bilstein B4 Shock Absorbers
Hi Stuart
I used a hammer to whack them out then a £26 manual press to push them back in. I had to modify it slightly to fit but worked perfectly. Should have the video up in the next few days. Just finishing off the editing.
James
I used a hammer to whack them out then a £26 manual press to push them back in. I had to modify it slightly to fit but worked perfectly. Should have the video up in the next few days. Just finishing off the editing.
James
- 11 Feb 2021, 21:02
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: New video - Fitting Bilstein B4 Shock Absorbers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 827
New video - Fitting Bilstein B4 Shock Absorbers
Hi all! It's been a while but I've finally completed the latest set of videos. This one is all about the front and rear shocks:
Next up are:
Next up are:
- Upper Wishbone Bushes
- Ball Joints
- Front wheel bearings and calipers
- 11 Oct 2020, 08:35
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: C pillar
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1577
Re: C pillar
This restoration video covers that area so may be useful:
Looks like you're doing a great job so far
Looks like you're doing a great job so far
- 04 Oct 2020, 11:37
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Steering Knuckle Spacer Ring
- Replies: 1
- Views: 353
Steering Knuckle Spacer Ring
I didn't realise this was a thing until I looked at the Bentley. The modification to the wheel bearing spindle added a spacer ring to meet the oil seal. Part number 251-407-631. Has anyone replaced theirs? 1. Mine have pock marks where the rust has eaten into it outside of where the oil seal sits. T...
- 01 Oct 2020, 08:42
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Warning about Lemförder upper balljoints
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1853
Re: Warning about Lemförder upper balljoints
Just checked the footage I filmed. Can't find the box as I never had any in the first place! They came loose from Brickwerks inside a nice Lemförder tote bag. I presume they are German NOS, but could very well be Chinese.
- 01 Oct 2020, 08:18
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Warning about Lemförder upper balljoints
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1853
Re: Warning about Lemförder upper balljoints
Haha. Still not got it right. I was very tired yesterday. I'll go back to the van for a third time and get the right boxes. Too late for me as they're all off but I agree about not replacing them for the sake of it. My upper ball joints were fused solid with no movement, tie rods had slight play. Th...
- 01 Oct 2020, 07:02
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Warning about Lemförder upper balljoints
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1853
Re: Warning about Lemförder upper balljoints
23 April 2020. They were £12.90 from this link.
Says they're out of stock but maybe drop Simon and Martin an email?
Says they're out of stock but maybe drop Simon and Martin an email?
- 30 Sep 2020, 19:20
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Warning about Lemförder upper balljoints
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1853
Re: Warning about Lemförder upper balljoints
Well spotted! Sorry. It's just me being careless which box I put the ball joints back in. (I'm doing all three). These say made in Germany too. Just checked my emails and I got the uppers from Brickwerks. https://siradventure.files.wordpress.com/2020/09/20200930_201736.jpg?w=600 Threads seem fine on...