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by Johnmck
30 Jan 2018, 19:32
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: CU Aircooled engine conditioned- recommendations
Replies: 7
Views: 2727

Re: CU Aircooled engine conditioned- recommendations

Hi
who did you get to rebuild it?
by Johnmck
18 Jan 2018, 11:34
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: older and late cab doors -a difference
Replies: 3
Views: 1247

Re: older and late cab doors -a difference

Thanks Guys
So ok to sort out later ones
John
by Johnmck
17 Jan 2018, 17:04
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: older and late cab doors -a difference
Replies: 3
Views: 1247

older and late cab doors -a difference

Hi trying to clarify if there is any difference with regard to fit. Searched on here and got one thread saying no difference in fit but elsewhere been told is a difference to do with hinges? Which is right, have some later doors i was going to refurb and fit but dont want to do that is they wont fit...
by Johnmck
17 Jan 2018, 16:56
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: windscreen seal and repair
Replies: 3
Views: 1490

Re: windscreen seal and repair

thanks
by Johnmck
17 Jan 2018, 16:53
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: CU Aircooled engine conditioned- recommendations
Replies: 7
Views: 2727

Re: CU Aircooled engine conditioned- recommendations

Hi losing oil from oil cooler, push rods, cam shaft. Breathing very heavy poss piston ring or head gone. So not sure if rebuild or exchange a better job.
Heard in the past some recons not good so after good feedback on recons or somewhere in the north west do a good job on rebuild.
by Johnmck
11 Jan 2018, 10:01
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: CU Aircooled engine conditioned- recommendations
Replies: 7
Views: 2727

CU Aircooled engine conditioned- recommendations

Hi
looking for a good 2.0 CU Aircooled engine. Can anyone recommend good reconditioned engine providers. Dont want to get ripped off
Thanks
by Johnmck
11 Jan 2018, 09:56
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Good Aircooled mechanic who can fix pushrod tube leak. North
Replies: 15
Views: 6466

Re: Good Aircooled mechanic who can fix pushrod tube leak. North

Hi glad you got it sorted do you have contact details for Dans Dub
Thanks
by Johnmck
09 Jan 2018, 11:41
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: windscreen seal and repair
Replies: 3
Views: 1490

windscreen seal and repair

Hi looking for a repair panel for top RH drivers side of windscreen surround does anyone do them, I cannot see on Brickwerks and schofields dont.
Also who supplies the best seals for windscreen seem to recall hearing some horror stories on poor seals
Thanks
by Johnmck
26 Nov 2017, 19:43
Forum: Campers
Topic: removing devon interior
Replies: 2
Views: 1483

Re: removing devon interior

thanks
by Johnmck
26 Nov 2017, 17:00
Forum: Campers
Topic: removing devon interior
Replies: 2
Views: 1483

removing devon interior

Hi anyone removed a devon interior with intention of putting back in. Mines in pretty good condition but need to remove to get some body work done.
How hard is it?
can i Get away with leaving R+R bed in place?
Thanks
by Johnmck
13 Nov 2017, 18:03
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: opening windows in place of fixed Devon conversion windows
Replies: 7
Views: 1777

Re: opening windows in place of fixed Devon conversion windows

Thanks windows are recessed so must be factory fitted then. Can keep my eyes out for a window now.
by Johnmck
09 Nov 2017, 20:32
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: opening windows in place of fixed Devon conversion windows
Replies: 7
Views: 1777

Re: opening windows in place of fixed Devon conversion windows

Hi not sure how can you tell?
its got the fitting for seat belts in the body- ie captive nuts. Not sure how you tell?
by Johnmck
08 Nov 2017, 15:07
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: opening windows in place of fixed Devon conversion windows
Replies: 7
Views: 1777

Re: opening windows in place of fixed Devon conversion windows

Hi Thanks
measured the window opening from outside edges of rubber as window still in
1095 long 448 high 115 bottom left to top right on driverside, window behind driver. I noticed they all have a kite mark and a vw mark and number. Is this a part / size number.
Thanks
by Johnmck
07 Nov 2017, 19:21
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: opening windows in place of fixed Devon conversion windows
Replies: 7
Views: 1777

opening windows in place of fixed Devon conversion windows

Hi Would like to swap out fixed windows in Devon for some that open/ slide. I ones I see advertised seem to be out of caravelles etc. How do I know what would be a straight swap or is it luck of the draw?
Van is early 1980 devon with side opening elevating roof

Any ideas /advice
Thanks John
by Johnmck
02 Nov 2017, 21:22
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Tin top gutter repair.
Replies: 5
Views: 2395

Re: Tin top gutter repair.

Hi Can I jump in a bit here. Got a devon pop top and the gutters are bad particulary on the drivers side above drivers door and below where the hinge sits. I think i would be welding up into the side of the roof and under the repair section. Havent poked about too much yet, as dont want to create a ...