What did you do to your van today?

Oldgregg · Post by **Oldgregg** » Mon Apr 27, 2020 10:16 pm

A night of having it crammed into the workshop replacing the vinyl with some new 6D stuff. A few burnt fingers that’s for sure

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Oldgregg · Post by **Oldgregg** » Mon Apr 27, 2020 10:19 pm

[mention]Dunch88 [/mention] that looks quality mate

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james400 · Post by **james400** » Mon Apr 27, 2020 10:19 pm

Finished the one door next door is started but do I paint the number plate trim??

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Ripley55 · Post by **Ripley55** » Mon Apr 27, 2020 10:51 pm

Hey Dunch88
Lovely work there chap. Is that OAK ?

the swan fiend · Post by **the swan fiend** » Tue Apr 28, 2020 3:49 pm

I got my rear calipers off and prepped them for paint. Unfortunately I found on of the seals had gone. I don’t fancy doing this myself so I’m going take take it to my local garage. So I’m at a dead stop at the moment.

I don’t think I damaged it, but then it wasn’t leaking fluid when it was on the van so I probably did.

EDIT: I’ve now realised that this is a dust seal. God I’ve got a lot to learn!!

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the swan fiend · Post by **the swan fiend** » Tue Apr 28, 2020 3:50 pm

@james400 yeah, paint it mate

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james400 · Post by **james400** » Tue Apr 28, 2020 4:46 pm

the swan fiend wrote:@james400 yeah, paint it mate

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Think I'm going to mate keep looking at others and they look good painted

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Matias · Post by **Matias** » Tue Apr 28, 2020 6:28 pm

Peter:

OMG
I have in plane tomorrow after lunch make wiring for remote for webasto. But I haven't still message from courier.

Dunch: When U'll fitted vw upload please photo. Good work.

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VanLife · Post by **VanLife** » Tue Apr 28, 2020 7:24 pm

the swan fiend wrote:I got my rear calipers off and prepped them for paint. Unfortunately I found on of the seals had gone. I don’t fancy doing this myself so I’m going take take it to my local garage. So I’m at a dead stop at the moment.

I don’t think I damaged it, but then it wasn’t leaking fluid when it was on the van so I probably did.

EDIT: I’ve now realised that this is a dust seal. God I’ve got a lot to learn!!

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These aren't too hard to do yourself and parts are cheap too!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/311509600195

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the swan fiend · Post by **the swan fiend** » Tue Apr 28, 2020 7:43 pm

@van life, yeah I’ve seen these bud. The mechanic I go to reckons a lot of them can be poor fits and leak soon after. He did himself out of a job by telling me that (as I don’t feel confident enough to do it myself)
So I’m sure he’s not putting me on a bum steer.
I’m sure there’s a load of people who’ve had no problems though. I just don’t want to spend time painting my caliper to have problems soon after.

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goat_lyf · Post by **goat_lyf** » Tue Apr 28, 2020 8:00 pm

New air and pollen filters arrived, but its been raining all day so haven't fitted yet

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VanLife · Post by **VanLife** » Tue Apr 28, 2020 9:42 pm

Swan - I've done 3 pairs using kits from biggred and they've all been spot on. Calipers have been on for years without any issues and still going strong. I'm planning to do my Caddy ones soon.

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the swan fiend · Post by **the swan fiend** » Tue Apr 28, 2020 10:26 pm

Fair dos mate. I just don’t feel confident enough to have a go. I’m not too worried though as a new caliper is only £40 more than the garage quoted to rebuild.
Maybe one day I’ll have a crack myself, but for now I’ll take your word for it

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Papa Bear · Post by **Papa Bear** » Tue Apr 28, 2020 10:31 pm

Can have a play around with the old one

VanLife · Post by **VanLife** » Tue Apr 28, 2020 10:53 pm

Definitely take the old one apart if you can. You'll see how simple calipers are then and hopefully have the confidence next time.

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