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by CovKid
07 Jan 2019, 16:04
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Driveshaft just fell off!
Replies: 7
Views: 3022

Re: Rear Driveshaft just fell off!

Yup, and usually with driveshafts it happens just as you pull off from a busy junction so if you advoided that scenario, coult your blessings :)
by CovKid
06 Jan 2019, 14:15
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Driveshaft just fell off!
Replies: 7
Views: 3022

Re: Rear Driveshaft just fell off!

I've had good results roughening up ordinary washers when I've had no other choice and they held fine but as Mocki says. you can drive home providing you have tools to do it.
by CovKid
06 Jan 2019, 14:10
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Driveshaft just fell off!
Replies: 7
Views: 3022

Re: Rear Driveshaft just fell off!

Very very common. Lot of torque on those driveshafts and if they were not done up tight enough last time shaft was removed or CV joint replaced, they WILL work loose> usually you'll find one or two broken or bent. They also MUST have friction washers under bolt heads. You can improvise if they're mi...
by CovKid
02 Jan 2019, 08:34
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Head Light type
Replies: 223
Views: 87263

Re: Head Light type

Some photos of fitment would be good. I never figured out how I could use them although my camper may be different from others :)
by CovKid
20 Dec 2018, 12:46
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: GEARBOX UPGRADE
Replies: 4
Views: 1923

Re: GEARBOX UPGRADE

Seconded on bigger tyres. Made a HUGE difference to the gearing! :D
by CovKid
16 Dec 2018, 22:25
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch 1.9 1984 dg
Replies: 3
Views: 1830

Re: Clutch 1.9 1984 dg

84 DG will be a 228mm clutch
by CovKid
27 Nov 2018, 19:03
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Alternator problem
Replies: 7
Views: 2761

Re: Alternator problem

Seconded. Crimped connections are great but the solder helps protect the copper from the elements, which these cables are subjected to constantly.
by CovKid
09 Nov 2018, 12:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Radiator Fan - 2 speed
Replies: 11
Views: 3347

Re: Radiator Fan - 2 speed

I found unseating and reseating relay stops the fuse blowing any more
by CovKid
12 Oct 2018, 05:44
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: hella style rear lights
Replies: 5
Views: 2624

Re: hella style rear lights

Rear lights are very poorly designed. The ULO ones only fare marginally better. I fitted LED panels to mine which almost completely fill each partition within the lenses and the lights are excellent now. More of a mod than plug and play but no regrets doing it as I can easily be seen at night now.
by CovKid
08 Oct 2018, 06:14
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Headlights went dead driving down a busy dark Fens road!
Replies: 2
Views: 1338

Re: Headlights went dead driving down a busy dark Fens road!

Stalk more likely if a stock system, as its carrying all the current. You'd be well advised to fit proper relays anyway. Fitting bulbs that draw more current will also finish off the lighting stalk if no relays are in the circuit.
by CovKid
14 Sep 2018, 10:14
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Bleeding coolant - all by myself!
Replies: 3
Views: 1137

Re: Bleeding coolant - all by myself!

Yep, big brick or rock. Is how I do it ;) You want a good 2000 revs
by CovKid
10 Sep 2018, 15:08
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Solar panel recommendations
Replies: 24
Views: 9812

Re: Solar panel recommendations

Aye, otherwise its cost a darned sight more because of the schoolboy errors made earlier on. I got 200 watt on a tintop ok. In fact on a very hot day the solar completely keeps up with a 12v fan inside :D
by CovKid
10 Sep 2018, 08:03
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Solar panel recommendations
Replies: 24
Views: 9812

Re: Solar panel recommendations

If you want solar for the long term and not waste money on an 'experimental' setup that will end up stuck in the garage, go for massive battery and nothing less than 150 watts. I have 200 watts and an 180ah battery under rear seat. Batts fully charged even in Winter :D Newbies tend to dangle their t...
by CovKid
07 Sep 2018, 20:11
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Getting a good seal - exhaust manifold to head
Replies: 3
Views: 1215

Re: Getting a good seal - exhaust manifold to head

Sealant won't hurt but it rarely lasts long. Had to use double gaskets a couple of times in the past though