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by bukefc@hotmail.com
09 Sep 2018, 21:07
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Respray recommendations
Replies: 2
Views: 1446

Re: Respray recommendations

Ok, bucks area not working. Anyone in Derbyshire or around know of any good bodywork shops? I'm from Chesterfield and visit regularly so would work
by bukefc@hotmail.com
30 Aug 2018, 06:56
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Respray recommendations
Replies: 2
Views: 1446

Respray recommendations

Hi I'm looking to get my 87 westfalia high top fully resprayed by a garage with experience of these buses in the Aylesbury/ Buckinghamshire area. So far trying to find someone I have confidence in is not easy. I am looking for a proper job, Windows out with new seals etc, not just a cheap blow over....
by bukefc@hotmail.com
13 Aug 2017, 10:38
Forum: Campers
Topic: How much change is too much?
Replies: 19
Views: 6467

Re: How much change is too much?

I have an 87 high top westy and love the grey interior which I think has stood the test of time. Then my old,battered, inefficient Electrolux fridge coughed its last breath. Dilemma..how do I replace it, keeping it original, as it is integrated behind a door. So I have bitten the bullet, put the ori...
by bukefc@hotmail.com
26 Jul 2017, 13:32
Forum: Campers
Topic: Pull out awning/tarp
Replies: 3
Views: 1625

Re: Pull out awning/tarp

Tarp
Tarp
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by bukefc@hotmail.com
26 Jul 2017, 13:05
Forum: Campers
Topic: Pull out awning/tarp
Replies: 3
Views: 1625

Re: Pull out awning/tarp

Hi I use a tarp from decathlon. I throw the guy ropes over the bus and peg the other side or you could clamp to your gutter. It comes with poles that you then support the tarp with and peg out those guy ropes. I also bought extra poles to make it more versatile https://www.decathlon.co.uk/Buy/Tarp#p...
by bukefc@hotmail.com
01 Jun 2015, 19:38
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: the engine shop
Replies: 4
Views: 1922

Re: the engine shop

Yes, just been reading a fiery thread. Seems a tad controversial. I have found another one AW Engineering and can't find any reviews. Likewise anybody heard of them?

Thanks
by bukefc@hotmail.com
01 Jun 2015, 19:11
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: the engine shop
Replies: 4
Views: 1922

the engine shop

Hi all,

I am looking to source a Recon 1600 jx td and this company have one. TES aka the engine shop. Has anyone dealt with this company?

Thanks
by bukefc@hotmail.com
31 May 2015, 21:13
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: what turbo?
Replies: 6
Views: 1859

Re: what turbo?

I didn't think it was going to be cheap. I have costed for engine, turbo, clutch and manifold. Thought I could take the rest off my original engine.
by bukefc@hotmail.com
31 May 2015, 18:30
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: what turbo?
Replies: 6
Views: 1859

Re: what turbo?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380994208669? ... EBIDX%3AIT" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

This is the turbo
by bukefc@hotmail.com
31 May 2015, 18:26
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: what turbo?
Replies: 6
Views: 1859

Re: what turbo?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-DIESEL-T25 ... 0868222065" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by bukefc@hotmail.com
31 May 2015, 18:23
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: what turbo?
Replies: 6
Views: 1859

Re: what turbo?

Yes it's the cs that's in at the moment but it is tired. The item has expired on ebay. It's a 1600 jx turbo diesel I'm putting back in but I don't have a turbo
by bukefc@hotmail.com
31 May 2015, 17:16
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: what turbo?
Replies: 6
Views: 1859

what turbo?

Hi, I am reinstalling back to original a 1600 jx turbo diesel engine into my 88 westfalia. I have found this turbo http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380994208669_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Does anyone know of this co...
by bukefc@hotmail.com
22 May 2015, 17:05
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: engine replacement dilemma...help!
Replies: 1
Views: 866

engine replacement dilemma...help!

Hi,,,I have an 88 t25 westfalia but a previous owner has changed the original 1600 diesel jx turbo to a non turbo 1600. This engine now needs replacing. I either want to replace with an original 1600 jx turbo or upgrade to a 1900 diesel engine. Can anyone advise me please on what engine would be bes...