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- 26 May 2014, 19:34
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Radiator on early van
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1334
Re: Radiator on early van
i dont know for definate which radiator you have, billy is right in that the next ones which had metal front to back pipes had a narrower rubber joining pipe from the metal ones to radiator which can be forced on with a bit of effort,swearing and sore hands usually as the diamater is a bit bigger. y...
- 26 May 2014, 11:44
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Radiator on early van
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1334
Re: Radiator on early van
double check your radiator before you order one. the very early diesels had a very different pipe work set up and slightly different mounting in the front panel. if you get the later radiator you will have to get the other hoses and sensor, the early ones had 2 thermoswitches for the fan on the top ...
Re: Shed
50 p size holes????? i got my full hand in the holes above the jacking points, it had a body kit over it but even though you could see it from underneath on a ramp... the MOT guy failed to notice it! it had the past 3 MOTs done by same garage by same MOT guy but was never failed or advised!
- 25 Feb 2014, 16:37
- Forum: Syncro
- Topic: consecutive reg numbers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14445
Re: consecutive reg numbers
whats the earliest known uk syncro vin number? someone was in here a while back saying his was the earliest,his reg was a few numbers away from one i have here but mine was 40 numbers earlier on the chassis. WV2ZZZ25GG052902 C787RGM twin slider caravelle C. cheers mcgill
- 10 May 2013, 22:38
- Forum: Syncro
- Topic: Rock slider musings, steel on the way...E D I T
- Replies: 29
- Views: 7257
Re: Rock slider musings, steel on the way...E D I T
i have a few sets here which were initially returned to the fabricators after having noticed the welded tabs for the use of using a hi-lift jack on them.... well... wasn't even there! they told me they were done to the drawings! funny how the batch before them had the tabs on them and on the drawing...
- 28 Apr 2013, 17:05
- Forum: Syncro
- Topic: Any tips on tank strap removal?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3758
Re: Any tips on tank strap removal?
a customer from mull called me and asked if i could change his tank straps on a 2.1 caravelle, he said he'd rather let me have the business than the local garage. i said just let them have the business as i have enough to do here! i stupidly said if they werent keen on the job,i'd do it if he was st...
Re: Shed
it is a shed and on better inspection from a short distance,you can see its sagging in the middle! on another note,i have a twin slider syncro here,anyone know the first registered uk syncro or earliest chassis number? i have a customers one in who claims his was the first one in the uk,but mine is ...
- 31 Mar 2013, 05:03
- Forum: Syncro
- Topic: Syncro-nutz website weirdness
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3931
Re: Syncro-nutz website weirdness
replied! still alive-ish!
- 04 Mar 2013, 05:54
- Forum: Syncro
- Topic: Number not in use?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2655
Re: Number not in use?
i am still around but havent had a phone or internet at home and the workshop. in october i was promised the world of telecoms and greatest service in the land by a company called UNICOM based in manchester. within a few days all was not as promised and then i was called to confirm the payment amoun...
- 31 Dec 2012, 12:41
- Forum: Syncro
- Topic: IAN@CAMPER-NUTZ
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4134
Re: IAN@CAMPER-NUTZ
i dont have any realy good ones dear,i may have a panel van one but have to see,will check later for you,cheers mcgill
- 30 Dec 2012, 20:16
- Forum: Syncro
- Topic: IAN@CAMPER-NUTZ
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4134
Re: IAN@CAMPER-NUTZ
got in contact with Dave and will be sorted, heading to cornwall next week on a round the uk in a day tour to tie up a lot of loose ends etc,if i am passing by tracey i will pop in but if not i may well do dubfreeze for more than 20 mins? cheers mcgill
- 30 Dec 2012, 16:17
- Forum: Syncro
- Topic: IAN@CAMPER-NUTZ
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4134
IAN@CAMPER-NUTZ
ian here,just to let anyone here know that i am still alive,no i dont answer the work telephone number,i dont go through emails more than twice in a month. i am one man with more than enough on my plate to do me for the past year and most of next. i have never said no to anyone who is in real need o...
- 26 Sep 2012, 21:21
- Forum: Past Events & Meets
- Topic: Scottish Syncronauts September gathering and offroad weekend
- Replies: 40
- Views: 21086
Re: Scottish Syncronauts September gathering and offroad weekend
even accountants deserve a good bath from time to time clive!
- 25 Sep 2012, 18:54
- Forum: Past Events & Meets
- Topic: Scottish Syncronauts September gathering and offroad weekend
- Replies: 40
- Views: 21086
Re: Scottish Syncronauts September gathering and offroad weekend
i had worked through best part of 2 nights to get ready for weekend,left here with fire-truck loaded,went home ran bath then fell asleep on couch til 3am!!!!!! had dinner went to sleep and planned at least sunday visit but woke up at 3pm!!!!! when i go to the southern events i am usually a little la...
- 19 Sep 2012, 06:15
- Forum: Past Events & Meets
- Topic: Scottish Syncronauts September gathering and offroad weekend
- Replies: 40
- Views: 21086
Re: Scottish Syncronauts September gathering and offroad weekend
doing a night shift or two to get vans ready!!!!! pre-warning....... had about 4 budweiser in the past 2 years! so apologies up front incase i take a drink folks!