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by skippymoss
08 Sep 2013, 16:56
Forum: Syncro
Topic: Bolts: To grease or not to grease?
Replies: 17
Views: 4255

Re: Bolts: To grease or not to grease?

What if its a bolt with a prescribed torque setting?
Wouldn't the grease alter that?
by skippymoss
01 Sep 2013, 20:30
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Hot / restart starting problem
Replies: 8
Views: 1499

Re: Hot / restart starting problem

So if I'm reading this right, then Boltze replaced his Auto ECU with a manual one and everything's fine. Whereas Meikel did things the other way round and ended up with a problem. You have the same experience as Boltze. Incidentally I contacted another member who has an autobox and he has a slightly...
by skippymoss
01 Sep 2013, 09:29
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Hot / restart starting problem
Replies: 8
Views: 1499

Re: Hot / restart starting problem

Hi philthechip, Mine is 2.1 petrol/LPG DJ 1989 auto so pretty much the same as yours I reckon. I've just checked my ECU but can't see a part number without removal, so lets assume that it is the original auto one with the 'E' suffix. I follow your logic totally but don't yet understand why an auto E...
by skippymoss
30 Aug 2013, 20:27
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Hot / restart starting problem
Replies: 8
Views: 1499

Re: Hot / restart starting problem

Try this redirection to an ad on the Brick-yard for an ECU http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/t3-21-petrol-parts_topic81418.html?KW=" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (there is a member called Bayvelle on this forum too, probably the same person but haven't seen the same advert...
by skippymoss
29 Aug 2013, 20:07
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Which oil?!
Replies: 15
Views: 3257

Re: Which oil?!

Yep we had this too.
Found that a second hand original rocker cover was a far better fit than the new repro one and this fixed the problem.
by skippymoss
04 Jul 2013, 22:09
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: What happens when you unbolt an ARB bush bracket
Replies: 3
Views: 863

Re: What happens when you unbolt an ARB bush bracket

Thanks Martin. In fact I think you've already told me this when we met at that pikey do. Its still scary when you're lying there with a few hefty pieces of metal a couple of inches from the end of your nose mostly because I've learnt everything I know about mechanics (which ain't that much) from my ...
by skippymoss
04 Jul 2013, 21:47
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Wind Noise In Cab Over 50 mph
Replies: 31
Views: 11627

Re: Wind Noise In Cab Over 50 mph

Thanks clift_d and Mocki for the upload.
I love Bentleys systematic approach - always gets you where you need to go.
New window seal on order from Brickwerks.

By the way, timthemod - serious comments only?
I think you might be in the wrong place mate!
by skippymoss
04 Jul 2013, 20:04
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: What happens when you unbolt an ARB bush bracket
Replies: 3
Views: 863

What happens when you unbolt an ARB bush bracket

Here I am lying under the van (which is not jacked) ratchet in hand unscrewing the bracket to replace the ARB bush.
Suddenly wondering whether the whole of the suspension is about to collapse on top of me when I undo this bolt.
What do you reckon...?
by skippymoss
22 Jun 2013, 20:49
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: What can I do about sloppy locks
Replies: 3
Views: 936

Re: What can I do about sloppy locks

My driver door lock is a bit sloppy.
I have decided to always let myself in through the passenger side.
That way I will gradually even up the wear on the locks (and the floor mats)
Only 22 more years to go until I start letting myself in through the slider...
by skippymoss
19 May 2013, 22:08
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: English Sea View Campsites
Replies: 26
Views: 30638

Re: English Sea View Campsites

Try this one.
Cornwall again.
The site itself is not much to write home about but the view and the town are tops.
http://www.polzeathcamping.co.uk/tour/t ... -polzeath/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by skippymoss
19 May 2013, 21:39
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Stripes for my van!
Replies: 6
Views: 1739

Re: Stripes for my van!

Hi Macca, Here's a copy of a reply I got when I asked a similar question which maybe helpful - and Sarah's a club member too. Got my stripes through the post after agreeing the design by e-mail. Depends if you know how to apply them, but was much more cost effective than the local sign writers. We h...
by skippymoss
03 May 2013, 19:07
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Quick question - what type of brake fluid and how much
Replies: 9
Views: 1178

Re: Quick question - what type of brake fluid and how much

The type of fluid is, but the volume required for a change isn't
by skippymoss
03 May 2013, 16:37
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Quick question - what type of brake fluid and how much
Replies: 9
Views: 1178

Re: Quick question - what type of brake fluid and how much

I asked the same question the other week.
Can I request an add too the wiki?
by skippymoss
01 Apr 2013, 22:26
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Service intervals - time or mileage?
Replies: 4
Views: 788

Re: Service intervals - time or mileage?

Nice one - that all seems reasonable - thanks. What about final drive oil for auto boxes....I'd guess that hasn't been touched or even checked since the gear box change 70k miles ago! Don't even know what gear oil to use - hard to find that info anywhere All this info could be a good addition to the...
by skippymoss
01 Apr 2013, 19:47
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Service intervals - time or mileage?
Replies: 4
Views: 788

Service intervals - time or mileage?

Our van is purely a summer camping vehicle and does 3-5k miles between April and September and is SORN over the winter. Consequently I do a service every year at around this time. The following are described in the Haynes as extended or or long term service; 1 - Renew air cleaner element 2 - Renew f...