Stu & Clare Present Murphy - Aircooled Campout 2020 Pics

[lobie]

same here Foz we thought it was pretty poor skeg Vegas next year for sure

 

[Olskoolchris]

Nice pics again you two, Skegy's defo better than vw fest.

 

[StuF]

Got the bus out of the garage today! All cleaned and ready for the DTA meet tomorrow!
Any other peeps planning on making the trip?

Oh and the reason I have been quiet here for the last couple of weeks is down to my latest purchase!

Mk5 Golf GTI - awesome car!

 

[Fortunate Son]

Nice motor 8)

 

[Foz]

Very nice motor mate!
Happy Wedding anniversary btw guys!!
9 years today i believe!

Cant make it to the DTA BBQ unfortunately. Looks set to be a good one tho....people from other countries coming over too!
Have a safe journey.
Look forward to your report, plenty of pics please

Own a Bay?.........Feel the Love!

 

[StuF]

Cheers fellas - had a great day today at the DTA Meet in Birmingham.
And yep Steve it is our 9 year wedding anni today - what a way to celebrate!

Here are some pics!

8) 8) 8) 8)

 

[68_early_bay]

Cracking pics as usual stu 8) shame I couldn't make this on e

And congrats on the anniversary to you both 8)

 

[gninnam]

Looks like a good meet does that - cheers 8)

Oh and happy anniversary from me too :mrgreen:

 

[mike202]

Some cool vintage metal on show

congrats on wedding anniversary as well!

 

[le catweasel]

Looks like DTA was a great day, I was gutted I couldnt make it tbh.

Van looks sweet aswell dude, im hoping to make the trip to spa next year 8)

 

[Foz]

Looks like DTA was a great day, I was gutted I couldnt make it tbh.

Van looks sweet aswell dude, im hoping to make the trip to spa next year 8)

DONT MISS SPA!!

Own a Bay?.........Feel the Love!

 

[issit]

Sweet Pics Fella wish I Went now Looks like a good meet......

Oh and happy anniversary .. Both

 

[StuF]

Apologies for the lack of updates over the last few months - work, wife and life getting in the way of aircooled goodness
Plans are afoot for a few changes for the 2015 season - Murphys engine is coming out and getting some love, new oil cooler and maybe a set of twin carbs among other stuff
Purchasing a nice tidy MK5 GTI has sort of captivated me over the cold winter months.

We have just booked aircooled15, skegvegas and dubs@thecastle

We are both massively looking forward to the summer show season especially SPA - that was last years highlight!!

Will update accordingly when I have murphys engine out!

 

[StuF]

Evening all - well today has been a pretty busy one!
After a quiet winter of studying and working as well as playing with my GTI I cracked on this morning starting to get Murphy ready for this year!

I started out with a lovely running camper this morning - even managed a lap around the block to get the oil nice and warm!
Garage was tidied in preparation for the strip down and recommissioning

Once the bus was returned to the garage, he was put up in the air on axle stands
Engine oil was then drained
All electrical connections to engine were labelled and disconnected
Fuel hose was removed and clamped
Heat exchangers and cables disconnected
Rear valence, bumper and towbar off (bloody heavy that Gadget towbar)
Vintage Speed Exhaust off
Engine was disconnected from the gearbox and removed from the bus
Gearbox oil was then drained - nasty stuff even though it was only 3 years old

With the engine out I decided to tackle some of the jobs I have been meaning to do for nearly a year
After removing the alternator, fan shroud, alternator stand, twin port mainfold, coil, front tinwear, and other assorted bits I got one with this

Both the manifold gaskets were perished and needed replacing
Oil cooler was weeping and I had a lovely new replacement to install
Mystery oil leak to find
Sump needs to be removed to properly connect the oil strainer bolt
Replace top pulley with a billet item
Replace leaky rocker cover gaskets
Replace Spark Plugs
Replace Dizzy Cap
Replace Rotor Arm
Replace Fan Belt
Replace Engine Mounts
Replace cardboard heater pipes LH & RH with Stainless tubing
Upgrade and install Late Bay Clutch release bearing and clutch release arm
Replace fuel filter
Replace sump oil strainer, base plate and gaskets
Replace engine and gearbox oil
Reseal and renew leaky Alternator Stand gasket and oil deflector plate

Now for some pics of my progress - things have ground to a halt at the minute as I am waiting on parts

Nice tidy garage first thing this morning

Engine getting ready for removal

Perished and cracked manifold gaskets

Getting closer

And he's out!

Stripping the block down for access to all the bits that need renewing

Nasty old oil cooler

And gone!

New vs Old - anyone spot the surprised face on the coolers :msn4:

Fresh seals and mounted back onto the block

Manifold off

Fresh spark plugs all round

Will continue when the parts arrive from Heritage, Machine 7, Cool Air and probably some bits from B&Q in there too!
Need a nice glass of vino now

 

[67westy]

Your engine looks in a similar state to mine at the minute :lol: I think I've got a set or 2 of the silicone manifold sleeves if you want one of them, they don't perish!

Looking at my oil cooler it's missing the "hoover bit" http://thelatebay.com/index.php?threads/hoover-bit.24844/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; going to get my dad to make one for me tomorrow using the plans on that thread. Might be worth thinking about whilst it's apart!

 

[StuF]

Cheers for that Adam - I already have some lovely RED silicone manifold sleeves to install
Also have the "hoover bit" on the back although I have absolutely no idea what it does!

My challenge will be remembering where everything goes once I try and put it back together!
Have literally a pint glass filled with nuts, washers and bolts! :lol:
Never mid the tinware!

 

[67westy]

Cheers for that Adam - I already have some lovely RED silicone manifold sleeves to install
Also have the "hoover bit" on the back although I have absolutely no idea what it does!

My challenge will be remembering where everything goes once I try and put it back together!
Have literally a pint glass filled with nuts, washers and bolts! :lol:
Never mid the tinware!

Sounds like my method of working good news on the hoover bit then (I see it in your cooler pic now!), tinware is my enemy at the minute causng me nothing but headaches :evil: Hopefully catch up with you both at stanford hall

 

[Myvanway]

Cheers for that Adam - I already have some lovely RED silicone manifold sleeves to install
Also have the "hoover bit" on the back although I have absolutely no idea what it does!

My challenge will be remembering where everything goes once I try and put it back together!
Have literally a pint glass filled with nuts, washers and bolts! :lol:
Never mid the tinware!

Stu, my mates at work call me 'Dory' (Finding Nemo)
Lots of Pics and lots of notes! ......Always end up with more than than when I started!! :mrgreen:

 

[ozziedog]

Hi Stu, good to hear from you bud, looks like you`ve been busy. The surprised look did make me chuckle and wonder why I hadn`t spotted it before, that`s the sort of thing that keeps me amused :shock:

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Glad you`re both good,,, can`t wait,,, summers calling :mrgreen:

 

[Dave.P]

That made me chuckle about the coolers face, good work :mrgreen: