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Re: What did you do to your van today?
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 10:16 pm
by Oldgregg
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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Re: What did you do to your van today?
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 10:19 pm
by Oldgregg
[mention]Dunch88 [/mention] that looks quality mate
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Re: What did you do to your van today?
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 10:19 pm
by james400
Finished the one door next door is started but do I paint the number plate trim??
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Re: What did you do to your van today?
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 10:51 pm
by Ripley55
Hey Dunch88
Lovely work there chap. Is that OAK ?
What did you do to your van today?
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2020 3:49 pm
by the swan fiend
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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Re: What did you do to your van today?
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2020 3:50 pm
by the swan fiend
@james400 yeah, paint it mate
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Re: What did you do to your van today?
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2020 4:46 pm
by james400
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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Re: What did you do to your van today?
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2020 6:28 pm
by Matias
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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Re: What did you do to your van today?
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2020 7:24 pm
by VanLife
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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Re: What did you do to your van today?
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2020 7:43 pm
by the swan fiend
@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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Re: What did you do to your van today?
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2020 8:00 pm
by goat_lyf
New air and pollen filters arrived, but its been raining all day so haven't fitted yet
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Re: What did you do to your van today?
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2020 9:42 pm
by VanLife
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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Re: What did you do to your van today?
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2020 10:26 pm
by the swan fiend
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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Re: What did you do to your van today?
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2020 10:31 pm
by Papa Bear
Can have a play around with the old one
Re: What did you do to your van today?
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2020 10:53 pm
by VanLife
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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