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- 01 Jul 2021, 09:05
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: E10 PETROL THREADS
- Replies: 77
- Views: 10132
Re: Petrol
I also read that E10 can make starting more difficult on vehicles that aren’t used regularly. If that is true, then owners who mainly use their vans late Spring to Autumn would be advised to use E5 at least for a few weeks before laying their vans up. I filled up on E10 a few years ago in Germany b...
- 10 Jun 2021, 10:22
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Accelerator Pushrod
- Replies: 6
- Views: 381
Re: Accelerator Pushrod
Just to round this one off, yes, it was a poorly finished pushrod. I have filed the excess material down and now all appears to be hooking in and moving as intended
- 09 Jun 2021, 08:30
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Accelerator Pushrod
- Replies: 6
- Views: 381
Re: Accelerator Pushrod
If its right hand drive take the right indicator out to get a better look. Yep, have been and it's helping but it just won't go in on any angle. It's not far off, I'm of the conclusion I've just got a poorly machined replacement, and I've a bit more filing of excess material to go so it will slip i...
- 08 Jun 2021, 18:36
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Accelerator Pushrod
- Replies: 6
- Views: 381
Re: Accelerator Pushrod
Are they different? Oh. I didn’t realise there were different ones… is the auto one longer?
Just checked, part number appears to be for the manual version.
Just checked, part number appears to be for the manual version.
- 08 Jun 2021, 17:44
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Accelerator Pushrod
- Replies: 6
- Views: 381
Accelerator Pushrod
It’s there a trick to fitting these? I’m currently trying to do so from in the van into the linkage. What I have noticed is my replacement part is slightly longer and I’ve had to file it slightly to even get it remotely close to going through the hole in the linkage?
- 17 Mar 2021, 14:37
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Powerflex trailing arm bushes - worth it?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1561
Re: Powerflex trailing arm bushes - worth it?
Thanks for the replies guys, very helpful and more food for thought. Anyone out there put the powerflexes on the rear trailing? Yes, in fact my van has every powerflex bush bar gear box and the front uppers. I had the rear trailing arms blasted, powder coated and flooded full of dinitrol then refit...
- 23 Sep 2020, 22:45
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Fuel pump?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1251
Re: Fuel pump?
Well they look different, length is important , I guess the old one was a bit wobbly :roll: Nasty case of eczema you have there, I'd put some cream on :rofl Funny, that’s what the wife says... I’m dailying the van for now to road test it before I go forget afield, but yes, it does seem a bit more c...
- 22 Sep 2020, 20:46
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Fuel pump?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1251
- 20 Sep 2020, 21:45
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Fuel pump?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1251
Re: Fuel pump?
Changed the pushrod today, pretty sure it was that causing my issues. Van fires up straight away now and feels slightly more responsive. Will post a pic of old and new rods.
- 16 Sep 2020, 13:04
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Fuel pump?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1251
Re: Fuel pump?
Thanks I’ve ordered a push rod, some gaskets and a spacer from brickwerks. Would I be better with a high temp grease or white lithium do you think? I have both.
- 16 Sep 2020, 09:47
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Fuel pump?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1251
Fuel pump?
Hello, been having some intermittent fun with my 1985 DF recently. Occasionally it won’t start without fuel or spray start added directly to the carb. Once it it’s running however, it is flawless. Currently on holiday around Norfolk, the van drive great fit for hours, my wife then filled it up with ...
- 14 Aug 2020, 07:54
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Rear Trailing Arm 2 piece Poly bush
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7291
Re: Rear Trailing Arm 2 piece Poly bush
I've used Powerflex bushes for ARB, front bushings and steering rack. The split ones are much easier to get in (steering rack this week). I've not replaced the rear bushings but will use Powerflex despite the cost for ease of assembly. No idea if they outperform the rubber but I'd rather have so...
- 04 Aug 2020, 19:18
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Rear Trailing Arm 2 piece Poly bush
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7291
Re: Rear Trailing Arm 2 piece Poly bush
Finally got mine in along with having my arms powder coated etc. Nice improvement over my old knackered rubber bushes, very impressed so far.
- 10 May 2020, 09:32
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Suspension Upgrade Recommendations - Caravelle
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3732
Re: Suspension Upgrade Recommendations - Caravelle
-30mm combined with Bilstein B4 is a nice slightly upgraded setup at a decent price, I certainly noticed a good difference. I imagine the B6 would be a fantastic shock if you want a little stiffer and sportier feel.
- 28 Feb 2020, 11:12
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Can anyone recommend a body/paint shop
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2912
Re: Can anyone recommend a body/paint shop
Karen&co wrote:Hello,
Can anyone recommend a garage to replace a couple of panels and then do a respray for me in the North West area? Thanks in advance
Giddy Campers in Stockport, Chris there specialises in T25's.