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Hi sorted........ The microswitch is a normally open switch (powered circuit), two terminal. It necessitated the plunger within the valve to hold down the lever of the microswitch while the tap is closed. An adjustment (with the help of a multimeter ) of the valve body adjuster which permantly tilts...

Hi, I have just replaced the valve and microswitch for the single water tap in my camper. The initial problem was on opening the tap the water pump would not operate. Now when connecting the two electrical cables the pump will not turn off when turning off the tap. Is it a case of adjusting the micr...

And there's me thinking people on this forum were helpful. I did not want to insult people's intelligence, and explain the obvious, only remember I think, you do not check oil level ( via the dipstick) cold, but allow about 15 minutes after turning off a warm engine. Just for interest what the gener...

Hi, I have in the past read about the method of checking oil level. Manual suggests " wait a few minutes after turning off engine". Just feel this is a tad vague. For the life of me I've checked Wiki and many of the posts in technical, but can't find the post where this has been discussed....

Hi, From desperate in Norfolk. Does anyone know of a garage in Norfolk or elsewhere if needs be who is experienced in turbo diesel head gasket and cooling issues for my MY 90, 1.6 TD. Will have it trailered if necessary. Now getting desperate as I have been badly let down by a garage in King's Lynn....

Hi, Just had cooling problems and believe I require a head gasket replacement. I have read the Wiki and it occurred to me that a passing comment a couple of years back by a garage was possibly incorrect. Wiki mentions the "three notch" gaskets depending on clearances. This triggered my mem...

Hi, The garage which has my van has damaged the fibreglass hightop roof. Internally; the grey fibre board panels seem to be ok, but the grey internal plastic corner piece seems to be damaged / buckled. Does anyone have any of these (looking from front to rear it is the right hand corner piece which ...

Hi, Have seen swing out rear brackets for accessories. I 'm considering if a "swing out" exists for bikes and will be suitable for my Atlantic. If they are around which are the best, how are they installed and are there any negatives to using them. I use a rear door stay which locks and ho...

Hi,
Would both be quite thick and make the rear cushion higher than the seat when set as a bed.
Regards
Graham

Hi, Went to the van this morning which for this area was the coldest morning so far with the heaviest dew on the grass. Needed to disconnect the battery trickle charger. The large rear cushion over the engine compartment is protected from the engine cover and floor by a piece of full length , full w...

Hi,
The van is booked in for engine investigation and preventative work.
Just wondering if it was prudent to replace crankshaft (pulley end ) oil seal and housing gasket.
Is it possible for this to be completed with the engine in place?
Regards
Graham

Hi,
I seem to get this when changing gear; I first thought I was accidentally keepin my foot on the throttle, but found the revs increased as I dipped the clutch to change gear, with the revs dropping as I moved into a different gear.
Regards
Graham

Thanks Cassandra,
I"ll have a look this winter; the twist is only slight, but may be the reason why the awaning has a significant rattle now.
Regards
Graham

Hi, This summer our Fiamma (T45) awning took some stick particularly while in Italy; when away from the van a horrendous storm filled the extended awning and twisted an already not particularly straight backplate. I am considering taking down and taking apart the awning with the idea of trying to st...

Just returned from a round trip(4060 kms) to Italy and back via the Alps- St Bernards Pass (2450mt above sea level) on the way there and the return via the Great Alps Pass, including a 20 bend hairpin to boot. With patience the 1.6TD took both routes in its stride with a good quantity of oil. Yes......