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And it'll be worse in the inner layers. Once you cut the outer panel away, you'll probably find the base of the C post missing, as well as the stiffening panel, inner sill above the jacking point, and maybe the top of the jacking point itself. Ask me how I know....

check the expansion tanks in the front arches these should have 1 way valves on top, to let air in but stop fuel from getting out, check these aren't blocked and are actually letting air in and whilst you've got the tank dropped probably worth shining a torch into the filler hole and seeing If there...

I think mine said to store back in its box when not in use

I have looked at convoluted silicone hose in the past, but at £40/mtr, it's more expensive than the BW SS pipes!

Yes, should have 2 tanks, the pressurised tank vents into the 1 behind the flap when hot (due to the huge quantity of coolant in the system), and draws it back in again as it cools. Without the 2nd tank, there's nowt to draw back in, only air

could be a secondary earth from the cyl head to body?

Oldiebut goodie wrote: due to being fixed at the base.

In theory

Just to clarify a few things about the cooling system for the original poster There are 2 coolant tanks on these vans, the pressurized header tank (the roundish one) and the non-pressurized top up tank (behind the number plate flap). Due to the fact that the coolant system runs down under the floor ...

I'll check continuity across the element then, and put my (10 amp) ammeter in line with it briefly and check it draws current.

Thanks everyone, I'll try and test it sometime during the next week.

Filbay, if all is good i'll let you know and you can have 1st refusal

Dave

Evening all Got an Electrolux RM212 fridge in my mums garage that I'm hopefully going to be selling shortly, it's been sitting unused for a few years so want to test it 1st. We only ever used it on gas, so I know that works. For 240V testing, it can be plugged straight into the mains, but to test th...

I used a hacksaw to cut down either side of the nut when I replaced my shocks. Yes, it damages the shock thread, but if the top is rotten then you really want to be replacing the shocks as well. Saying that, being JK shocks, you really want to be replacing them anyway, if the spring has broken, the ...

From my understanding, the Westy roof pressing had a larger opening with the rear cross brace moved further back along the van (giving a larger stand up area with the bed stowed away), the rear section of roof was flat rather than curved (as the standard roof is) to give a flat surface for the mattr...

Just 1 point:

Are you trying to fit a genuine Westy pop top to a standard tin top?

I don't think it will fit properly as I believe the Westy had a different roof pressing specifically for the poptop to fit to.

I could be wrong but it may be worth checking before you start cutting and drilling

Dave

I think it's a case of regularly scouring the classifieds on here and Brickyard for 2nd hand items, or put up wanted ads. Some of the breakers are on here and BY so might be worth PM'ing them (Billy397?, NW-VW, etc) with what you're after. I think some of the nose mounts are available new, but are e...