MikeT
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Sept 3, 2008 10:41:34 GMT
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WOW!!!
Its taken me hours to read all 66 pages, but what a read. It was gutting enough when it fell off the ramps, but crashing it into the wall, well, what can you say.
Hope everything goes ok with the replacement engine too - a bit of a bu99er when the engine went bang.
Cheers for the good read, and keep it up.
Mike.
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'78 Scimitar se6a (now on the road
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Sept 3, 2008 10:59:17 GMT
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nice sticker, best of luck getting it all sorted out mate. Cheers mate, i´ll definately be keeping that one!! ;D
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Sept 3, 2008 11:02:58 GMT
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WOW!!! Its taken me hours to read all 66 pages, but what a read. It was gutting enough when it fell off the ramps, but crashing it into the wall, well, what can you say. Hope everything goes ok with the replacement engine too - a bit of a bu99er when the engine went bang. Cheers for the good read, and keep it up. Mike. Well what can you say, i was a pratt!! But ok, sheet happens. Must have taken you ages to get through all the 66 pages Mike, respect! ;D I think i´ve found out what caused the engine to blow but more of that once i´ve got the van back up in the air and the engine out. Cheers, Dave
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Sept 3, 2008 12:19:31 GMT
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ooh the tension builds.......
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Sept 3, 2008 13:24:51 GMT
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ooh the tension builds....... looks like there might have been contact between the front axle and sump at some stage......
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Sept 3, 2008 13:30:21 GMT
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Oh and Mr. Toaster....what oil are you running in your 24V?
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Tim
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Sept 3, 2008 14:25:18 GMT
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THAT STICKER!!! got to get me one of them, that is awesome
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Sept 3, 2008 17:38:29 GMT
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Oh and Mr. Toaster....what oil are you running in your 24V? i run 10w40 semi synthetic in mine uses quite a lot at the mo cos i'm delaying doing me valve stem seals till ive got some BOB cams. lol
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Sept 3, 2008 19:21:11 GMT
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THAT STICKER!!! got to get me one of them, that is awesome All you need to do Tim is come over to Germany, join the ADAC, drive back to the UK, blow your engine up and get it towed back here.... ;D Only costs 80 Euros a year!!
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Last Edit: Sept 3, 2008 19:25:44 GMT by Oldbus
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Sept 3, 2008 19:24:23 GMT
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Oh and Mr. Toaster....what oil are you running in your 24V? I run 10w40 semi synthetic in mine uses quite a lot at the mo cos i'm delaying doing me valve stem seals till ive got some BOB cams. lol I´ve been using the cheap 10W40 stuff, not sure what everyone else is using but i might start using synthetic on the next engine, just to be on the safe side...
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Sept 3, 2008 19:52:55 GMT
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Ah, up to date again. This is our equivalent of a soap opera isn't it? Although if you told anyone, I'm not sure they'd believe the plotlines here!
So, you dragged the van home with the Misses. Is she that strong?! ;D
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1986 Citroen 2CV Dolly Other things. Check out my Blog for the latest! www.hubnut.org
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Sept 3, 2008 20:06:38 GMT
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Ah, up to date again. This is our equivalent of a soap opera isn't it? Although if you told anyone, I'm not sure they'd believe the plotlines here! So, you dragged the van home with the Misses. Is she that strong?! ;D Ian, she has to be married to me mate!!
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v8chevette
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Sept 3, 2008 20:27:40 GMT
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Good to see your baby is home Just need to split yourself in two now ;D
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Good to see your baby is home Just need to split yourself in two now ;D Cheers mate, there´s enough meat to do it!
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Sept 4, 2008 18:20:16 GMT
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Firstly - Fantastic thread! I really dig what you've done and that you are willing to take on such tough tasks, and share your failures as well as your successes. It has really inspired me! Secondly - It's all your fault Dave.... This one followed me home today, against the best advice of my friends, neighbors and family. Am I doomed? I don't aim to hijack your thread but, you wouldn't happen to have an electronic copy of the workshop manual would you? Anyone? Help!!!! Keep up the good work, especially so I know what to do next! /Kyle
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Hello Kyle, great to have another van on here. ;D Can´t believe anyone has gone out and actually bought one based on my drivel!!! ;D Your van doesn´t look too bad at all. Window buses are rare too...but where´s the side door gone? With it being RHD it would normally have a side door on the right hand side. I had an ex Swedish VW Splittie double door a few years ago and one side hade been bodged welded up, is yours the same? You must get a Readers Rides thread up and running with loads of pics. Is the steering intact and what are the brakes like? I´m afraid I don´t have an electronic copy of the workshop manual, the original ones do come up though on german eBay quite regularly, if you get stuck give us a shout and i´ll see if I can buy one for you. Spareswise these are not to easy to restore but you can get some spares from these guys (they speak english). www.motomobil.deOh and as it looks like your windscreen seal has seen better days, you can make a MKI Fiesta one fit ;D Oh and welcome aboard! ;D
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Last Edit: Sept 5, 2008 5:16:58 GMT by Oldbus
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Sept 5, 2008 19:32:02 GMT
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If you look carefully I think you'll find its a left hooker
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v8chevette
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Sept 5, 2008 19:40:01 GMT
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If you look carefully I think you'll find its a left hooker You may have to squint a little
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Sept 5, 2008 19:41:10 GMT
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If you look carefully I think you'll find its a left hooker You´re right Mark i meant LHD, if it was RHD the side door would be on the left hand side! ;D That´s what happens when i should be concentrating on my job and not playing around on here!
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Sept 5, 2008 19:42:19 GMT
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If you look carefully I think you'll find its a left hooker You may have to squint a little Cheers mate, think it´s about time for a beer or two so that i can see straight!
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