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by TheProf
26 Apr 2024, 16:29
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Identifying / replacing sliding windows
Replies: 30
Views: 5249

Re: Identifying / replacing sliding windows

well done!!  yes, can be a pain -- but you can now have a huge sense of satisfaction and a smug grin .. :-) .. and no more leaks hopefully.. 
by TheProf
07 Mar 2024, 11:52
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Identifying / replacing sliding windows
Replies: 30
Views: 5249

Re: Identifying / replacing sliding windows

.. should have said -- it is a 1990 trakka conversion, and on my windows only one of the two panes slides
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by TheProf
07 Mar 2024, 11:48
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Identifying / replacing sliding windows
Replies: 30
Views: 5249

Re: Identifying / replacing sliding windows

dont know if this helps, but attached are photos of my factory trakka windows -- showing rhs outside and inside and the last one is the offside outside. just for consistency.. !! definitely no inner seal!!  so with that inner seal now out of the way can the window frame seal now be lapped over the m...
by TheProf
08 Apr 2018, 21:21
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: diagnosing poor engine performance-- sound familiar????
Replies: 2
Views: 2083

diagnosing poor engine performance-- sound familiar????

[apologies for the essay!!] Just in case this helps any members out with any ideas, or just to provide hope for those trying to diagnose their low power, poor fuel economy, poor running, occasional backfire, occasional cut out ... engine problems, the following is my recent story ... The engine is a...
by TheProf
30 Sep 2016, 22:14
Forum: Campers
Topic: Heating and hot water
Replies: 19
Views: 7223

Re: Heating and hot water

I was hoping to find a simple insulated tank with a hot water coil through it that I could attach to the engine coolant pipes. A water pump then circulates the water in the tank from the source / storage tank.... Any ideas? hi shaun -- sorry for being so late on this one -- if it helps your thinkin...
by TheProf
14 Jul 2016, 17:53
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brickwerks late WBX stainless exhaust?
Replies: 11
Views: 3538

Re: Brickwerks late WBX stainless exhaust?

just for information .. .. same problems here. cracked up by the manifold after the welded on flange ??
by TheProf
31 Aug 2015, 17:56
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: How to deal with this little bit of rust
Replies: 13
Views: 5051

Re: How to deal with this little bit of rust

hi Also is it possible to replace the windscreen on your own once I have got new rubbers...my wife is pretty rubbish when it comes to 'helping' with stuff like this. just done this on front and rear windscreens with the help of my wife... although it is *possible* to do it by yourself, i think if yo...
by TheProf
19 Jun 2015, 19:38
Forum: Past Events & Meets
Topic: Syncropendence 2015 Booking
Replies: 114
Views: 46773

Re: Syncropendence 2015 Booking

syncropatrick wrote: Anyone from Brizzle area going to SP and can bring back my Westy Syncro towbar from Simon TMT?
hi patrick.. i can get it down at least as far as malvern and probably drive it down to you when you need it...

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by TheProf
24 Sep 2014, 20:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: A cry for help from my 2.1MV brethren!
Replies: 47
Views: 10054

Re: A cry for help from my 2.1MV brethren!

.. has the lambda sensor been removed from your setup?? if it is still wired in, when was it last changed/checked??
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by TheProf
14 Jul 2013, 17:23
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Aircon. Factory or Aftermarket?
Replies: 7
Views: 2240

Re: Aircon. Factory or Aftermarket?

as lloydy says. the trakka conversion had the aircon inserted into a front dash pod with the air intake from the standard ventilation.. http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo235/TheProf/trakka%20aircon/IMG_6678_zpsdb489992.jpg but not a lot of room as the following pic shows... http://i379.photobucke...
by TheProf
25 May 2013, 22:05
Forum: Syncro
Topic: New wheels and tyres, but.....
Replies: 12
Views: 1846

Re: New wheels and tyres, but.....

.., the centre caps i have on my mefros were from syncro-services a couple of years ago..still on the van, so must fit ok !! . they still seem to be selling them...bottom of this page ...
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by TheProf
08 Jun 2012, 22:45
Forum: Past Events & Meets
Topic: syncropendance rave!!
Replies: 5
Views: 4678

Re: syncropendance rave!!

At least its only 500 of the beggars. Are you coming to SP then? If you enjoyed Shipston you'll love Syncropendence. A much, much bigger site with lots of areas to explore and some fantastic views. First challenge is fording the stream in the field to get to the campsite. Has swapping the ECU made ...
by TheProf
08 Jun 2012, 13:19
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: 2.1 Multivan suddenly won't start..then it does/doesn't/etc
Replies: 3
Views: 1579

Re: 2.1 Multivan suddenly won't start..then it does/doesn't/etc

hi just been through this exact same problem myself but now fixed!! (and btw a personal thanks to steve at gasure and aidan for their advice which helped me fix my problem) .... frustrating isnt it!! is it dj or mv/ss?? slightly different wiring and diagnostics. it could of course be any number of t...
by TheProf
08 Jun 2012, 12:45
Forum: Past Events & Meets
Topic: syncropendance rave!!
Replies: 5
Views: 4678

syncropendance rave!!

good of aidan to pull a few strings and arrange some entertainment for us !!

THE SECRET WEEKEND GETAWAY PARTY 2012 - 29TH, 30 JUNE+1ST JULY
by TheProf
18 Feb 2011, 20:37
Forum: Syncro
Topic: anyone looking for a rhd syncro??
Replies: 3
Views: 1208

Re: anyone looking for a rhd syncro??

sorry, i have only limited details - the van is nothing to do with me .. i only know about it through a chat with the boss of rowan medical services ... just trying to give some foresight to the club of an honest well looked after working van ... i *think* it won an award at vanfest about 5 years ba...