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- 29 Oct 2015, 22:03
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Stripped sump plug - alternative solution
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1689
Re: Stripped sump plug - alternative solution
Necessity is the mother of invention.
- 29 Oct 2015, 17:10
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Stripped sump plug - alternative solution
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1689
Re: Stripped sump plug - alternative solution
Good trick.....but why does he insist on being 100% american.
- 26 Oct 2015, 20:04
- Forum: Any Other Matters
- Topic: Worth refurbing faulty starter?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4405
- 26 Oct 2015, 10:04
- Forum: Any Other Matters
- Topic: Worth refurbing faulty starter?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4405
Re: Worth refurbing faulty starter?
Just had my bosch one rebuilt.....£60 all in. <a href="http://s488.photobucket.com/user/wetstuff/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpshla2um7d.jpeg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr241/wetstuff/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpshla2um7d.jpeg" bord...
- 19 Oct 2015, 12:09
- Forum: Any Other Matters
- Topic: Starting a van on 12 year old deasel
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2747
Re: Starting a van on 12 year old deasel
it would have been a miracle....even with a diesel
- 17 Oct 2015, 11:24
- Forum: Any Other Matters
- Topic: Starting a van on 12 year old deasel
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2747
Re: Starting a van on 12 year old deasel
slippy8v wrote:Mine sat for 11 years, we drained the tank and fitted new fuel filter,oil filter an oil,fitted new battery and started and ran fine, bit noisy until the oil got up around the tappets.
- 17 Oct 2015, 09:20
- Forum: Any Other Matters
- Topic: Starting a van on 12 year old deasel
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2747
Re: Starting a van on 12 year old deasel
You would expect a few things to be a little stiff after 12 years....you could give it a try and see what happens as personally i would be surprised if fresh fuel alone would make it purr like a tractor
Be interesting to hear what happens
Be interesting to hear what happens
- 13 Oct 2015, 12:56
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: Starter motor rebuild - refitting brushes
- Replies: 94
- Views: 32317
Re: Starter motor rebuild - refitting brushes
By now you should have got a feel for the paint. Looks excellent actually. A couple of brain-dead individuals continue to dismiss the idea but as you're probably discovering, its possible to achieve an excellent finish and the DVD has gone all over the world including Norway, Italy and Australia. H...
- 12 Oct 2015, 21:48
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: Starter motor rebuild - refitting brushes
- Replies: 94
- Views: 32317
Re: Starter motor rebuild - refitting brushes
Thought it looked like that....many thanks....
- 12 Oct 2015, 21:09
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: Starter motor rebuild - refitting brushes
- Replies: 94
- Views: 32317
Re: Starter motor rebuild - refitting brushes
My starter failed on sunday.....took it off tonight.
I cant feel the oilite bush that has been mentioned.....and i cant work out how to look in and see it as its hard to reach.
Daft question.....does a diesel have a bush or are they different
I cant feel the oilite bush that has been mentioned.....and i cant work out how to look in and see it as its hard to reach.
Daft question.....does a diesel have a bush or are they different
- 09 Sep 2015, 19:58
- Forum: Any Other Matters
- Topic: DIY powder coating
- Replies: 38
- Views: 12557
Re: DIY powder coating
This is our paint plant.....
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Many a westfalia bit has passed thru it.....
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Many a westfalia bit has passed thru it.....
- 09 Sep 2015, 19:42
- Forum: Any Other Matters
- Topic: DIY powder coating
- Replies: 38
- Views: 12557
Re: DIY powder coating
I dont think that the temp will affect it at all. To get good adhesion you normally have to etch prime aluminium to get powder to stick.
Happy to help out with p coating if you can do the prep......
Happy to help out with p coating if you can do the prep......
- 07 Sep 2015, 07:23
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Django the 1.6td JX wont go above 50!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3482
Re: Django the 1.6td JX wont go above 50!
Sounds like a boost problem to me...usually manifest themselves at high load ie top gear.
- 01 Sep 2015, 20:47
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Fuel Hose / Line
- Replies: 27
- Views: 9186
Re: Fuel Hose / Line
Even the most expensive option isnt alot of money.....do it once, do it right.
I would go with the best hose and stainless fixings every time
I would go with the best hose and stainless fixings every time
- 12 Aug 2015, 21:33
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: leisure recharge, alternator vs genny vs solar vs theft
- Replies: 73
- Views: 19737
Re: leisure recharge, alternator vs genny vs solar vs theft
Agreed...damp does equal misery ...especially in a little van