It going to be a bit of a challenge getting the old van back on the road (1 Viewer)

[Wildbill]

My son brought me a Covid test kit as I haven’t been feeling that good since I got home.
Testing positive for Covid.
Wildbill

 

[Diabalo]

Oh thats not good, rest up and get well soon.

 

[Peavy]

Get well soon, so you can still amaze us with your fantastic work.

 

[PP Bear]

My son brought me a Covid test kit as I haven’t been feeling that good since I got home.
Testing positive for Covid.
Wildbill

Wimp

man hugs coming your way

 

[Wildbill]

Oh thats not good, rest up and get well soon.

Won’t let it stop me it’s like a very bad cold
Wildbill

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[Wildbill]

Well I got the brake pads fitted and the new pipes on but no further.
I have not been well today should never have started today but got a bit done
I ordered some Covid tests yes I have tested positive.
Feeling like crap hurting all over nose blocked chest full
And coughing constantly sweating profusely
And it’s very hot today.
There’s a rather nasty variant going around apparently.
If I am no better in the morning I have to check in with the doctor in the morning if I make it that far
Wildbill

 

[Wildbill]

Got this don today the disks will clean up got clips to fit on brake pipes
While I am isolating I will do bits and bobs
Wheel bearings have been serviced ball joints are good thay were changed before last mot and track rod ends were changes two mots ago no play very tight
Wildbill

 

[Wildbill]

Not had much energy to work on the old girl today.
Covid and blood glucose levels have left me drained today.
But starting to get glucose levels to a respectable level.
It’s been a miserable few days but after a shower and a shave.
It’s made me feel a bit better hopefully will feel a bit better tomorrow.
Wildbill

 

[Zoobec]

I hope you are feeling better soon!

 

[PP Bear]

Get well soonest Bill and keep up the hard work on the jollybus.

Sorry to hear you’re still ill (wimp) and hope it shifts asap.

Don’t forget to do that track rod end nut up either matey, now you’re getting old and forgetful and all that.

More man hugs coming your way

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[scotzsue]

Hope you are on the mend soon Wildbill.
Know how you love to keep doing but have some rest too, Time maybe to get your next grand apprentice on the job
Big hugs for you both.

 

[Wildbill]

Right hand side

Left hand side the disks will clean up with a wire brush wheel on my grinder.
Set it in gear and start wheel turning while vans Choked up but the last thing I will do as they will just rust up again
And I have to bleed the brakes but still have the back hubs to Chang out slave cylinders and shoes and baring to service
There’s one brake brake pipe a bit rusted so will Chang them good for years then.
Still testing positive for Covid but feeling a lot better
Wildbill

 

[Wildbill]

Get well soonest Bill and keep up the hard work on the jollybus.

Sorry to hear you’re still ill (wimp) and hope it shifts asap.

Don’t forget to do that track rod end nut up either matey, now you’re getting old and forgetful and all that.

More man hugs coming your way

I have to live the track rod end as I have to take the bottom ball jont of to get the drive shaft out to remove the engine to rebuild the gearbox keep jumping out of third gear probably just the sincro mesh or a shim worn won’t know till i strip it down
But I do have another gear box I might just check over
Wildbill

 

[gus-lopez]

Hope you are soon on the mend,Bill.

 

[Wildbill]

Was working out with parts so far it would have cost to get this done at a garage so far
20 hrs at £80 pounds per hr £1600
Parts so far £600
Other bits and pieces £45
£2245 total
This van would be scrap if it was anyone else beyond economical prepare
Apart from my time and parts
It cost me £645
Bit more to spend I recon about £1500 in total shuld se it done that’s the budget we set for this to get her back on the road
One good holiday it paid for its self
Wildbill

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[Wildbill]

There’s still sand and dust from our Spain trip three years ago in the engine bay
Just tinkering with the idea to just take gear box out and leave engine in place
Wildbill

 

[pampam]

You clever thing wildbill,i would have loved to do car mechanics at school but there was only sewing and cookery,hope you feel better soon. Pampam,can i ask was it your son that worked at donni airport? And if it was will he be going back?

 

[rod_vw]

Was like that back in the 70's now they kick up to the right.
Some of th latest LED ones have gone back to flat dipping.

Agreed, our 2023 MAN TGE dips flat but the previous VW T6 (2016) dipped left but was changeable on the dash to dip flat. Both LEDs.

 

[Gaston aires]

I think you have Indian ancestry, they know how to keep things going for ever.
You’re a better man than I am Gunga din.
Phil

 

[Wildbill]

I think you have Indian ancestry, they know how to keep things going for ever.
You’re a better man than I am Gunga din.
Phil

Probably the last time she will have this much work done on her if I can get another two years out of her that will do my and get sumthing a bit newer
Wildbill

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[Wildbill]

You clever thing wildbill,i would have loved to do car mechanics at school but there was only sewing and cookery,hope you feel better soon. Pampam,can i ask was it your son that worked at donni airport? And if it was will he be going back?

No he’s not going back got a good job with another company.
Wildbill

 

[dunnah01]

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There’s still sand and dust from our Spain trip three years ago in the engine bay
Just tinkering with the idea to just take gear box out and leave engine in place
Wildbill

No brainer to take the whole lot out and split it on the floor. If you had a ramp and full access to the underside then doing the box only is often quicker which is why the garages often do it this way but having the whole thing out gives you great access and an opportunity to do all those other jobs.

 

[Raul]

Getting the engine out with the gearbox, its a crane job. On ramps with a jack, dropping the gearbox down is much easier anyways. Unless you need to work on the engine, I don't see why its got to come out.

 

[Wildbill]

Getting the engine out with the gearbox, its a crane job. On ramps with a jack, dropping the gearbox down is much easier anyways. Unless you need to work on the engine, I don't see why its got to come out.

I do have an engine crane but it’s at the back of our storage container
That’s a days job getting to it
But looking like I am going to have to dig it out
Wildbill

 

[Wildbill]

No brainer to take the whole lot out and split it on the floor. If you had a ramp and full access to the underside then doing the box only is often quicker which is why the garages often do it this way but having the whole thing out gives you great access and an opportunity to do all those other jobs.

Engine crate getting dug out of the container me thinks
Thanks for your reply
Wildbill

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[dunnah01]

Engine crate getting dug out of the container me thinks
Thanks for your reply
Wildbill

If the front crash bar unbolts you can probably drag the whole thing out in a trolley jack.

 

[PhilMary]

Well I got the brake pads fitted and the new pipes on but no further.
I have not been well today should never have started today but got a bit done
I ordered some Covid tests yes I have tested positive.
Feeling like crap hurting all over nose blocked chest full
And coughing constantly sweating profusely
And it’s very hot today.
There’s a rather nasty variant going around apparently.
If I am no better in the morning I have to check in with the doctor in the morning if I make it that far
Wildbill

So it's your fault.

 

[Wildbill]

If the front crash bar unbolts you can probably drag the whole thing out in a trolley jack.

I have it in and out a few times over the years got my engine crane dugout.
Won’t be a problem now when I get better
Wildbill

 

[Wildbill]

Having a few days at my boat bit of wiring and plumbing.
Wildbill