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- 07 May 2024, 09:14
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Jacking points
- Replies: 7
- Views: 575
Re: Jacking points
The jacking points are also the designed lifting points for a vehicle hoist, so plenty strong enough.
- 07 Jan 2024, 21:04
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: main beam issue
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11920
Re: main beam issue
lexussoarer1996 wrote: ↑07 Jan 2024, 19:35 yeah , the one marked 15 in the above diagram , i have changed that , inners still not working.
Fuse 28 15A above the fusebox supplies the relay.
- 07 Jan 2024, 18:37
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: main beam issue
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11920
Re: main beam issue
The main beam relay is marked 53 in the fusebox.
- 07 Oct 2023, 19:01
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Brake Hydraulic failure
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2482
Re: Brake Hydraulic failure
The front brake pipes also run above the tank.
- 02 Sep 2023, 20:29
- Forum: Any Other Matters
- Topic: Historic MOT criteria
- Replies: 47
- Views: 62655
Re: Historic MOT criteria
Fill out the V5 with the change of taxation class, post it along with a covering letter and the proof of date of manufacture letter from VW (make a copy of that letter first) to DVLA
- 28 Jul 2023, 16:52
- Forum: Wheels & Tyres
- Topic: Which Tyres?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7865
Re: Which Tyres?
Standard 2wd steel wheels are 5.5J x 14 with an offset off 39mm
- 29 Apr 2023, 13:38
- Forum: Wheels & Tyres
- Topic: Which Tyres?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7865
Re: Which Tyres?
205/70R14 either reinforced or extra load and C rated tyres are recommended for the 6" rims. Narrower tyres on 6" rims are will have a straighter sidewall, giving a firmer ride. There isn't much choose in 205/70R14 only European brand that still makes them is Semprite, otherwise it is far ...
- 23 Apr 2023, 11:48
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Aircooled Alternator blower
- Replies: 6
- Views: 600
Re: Aircooled Alternator blower
Think I would be worried about the drive belt as well, they are not rated much above 90A, hence two belts and then serpentine belts are used for anything higher.
- 02 Apr 2023, 09:38
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Non return valve
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1016
Re: Non return valve
Yes, it should have a non return valve in the return line. Normally it is mounted in front of the bulkhead. With the van parked uphill the fuel head is above the float chamber level, it stops the fuel syphoning back into the carb.
- 23 Mar 2023, 19:23
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Fuel tank unit.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 380
Re: Fuel tank unit.
No, you can't get to the sender without dropping the tank. Two types of senders fitted early and late. Same fitting, just different resistances. Fitting a late sender to an early vehicle, the fuel will run out, showing between 1/4 tank and reserve.
- 30 Jan 2023, 21:03
- Forum: Any Other Matters
- Topic: Heating
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7381
Re: Heating
I have a Diesel running on kerosene in the front for cab heating when on the move.
- 02 Jan 2023, 20:43
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: Time for new alternator?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 882
Re: Time for new alternator?
Pointless replacing the alternator if it just the regulator, some do use softer brushes, no bad thing, it does save wear on the slip rings.
- 10 Dec 2022, 14:40
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: looking for a decent battery .. 1989 Turbo Diesel
- Replies: 8
- Views: 799
Re: looking for a decent battery .. 1989 Turbo Diesel
Varta, Exide, Banner and Yuasa are the top brands. Top end Bosch are made by Varta, budget are Far east imports.
- 09 Nov 2022, 10:44
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: Brake lights late to come on..
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1879
Re: Brake lights late to come on..
ATE part ordered with autodoc- miffed at the £8.45 postage as the only option via undisclosed methods, only to find its gone with Evri/hermes, and from germany. gahhhh! if it turns up itll be a bloody miracle, literally the worst courier on the planet :shock: part number for the 3pin switch is 113...
- 06 Nov 2022, 20:40
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: Brake lights late to come on..
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1879