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Thanks stesaw will do

Thanks for answering maxstu. Re details, built in nov 82, registered in May 84.
My engine is 1.9 dg petrol, so should it have always had a dalek cap? Mine is most definitely petrol and definitely metal…..
so back to my original question, ‘could I use a dalek cap on an early cooling system’ ?

Hi all, I have an 82 dg and need to replace my coolant bottle. Currently it has a ‘standard’ radiator cap on it. When I change it should I replace like for like, or replace with one that has the dalek cap on it? What’s the difference? Just thought I’d ask…. Reason for replacement is that the bottle ...

Check out this guys restoration “big blue van” in restorations, fantastic work. Page 9 shows the gutter replacement

Also check/ replace the ht leads if you haven’t already. I had a similar issue and changed the leads on the side of the road and all was good after that

Might be cv joint. You’ll not notice the play in the driveshaft that would cause the knocking just by wiggling it. Does it get worse if you are going slowly around a corner? If it’s worse going one than the other it’s a definite cv joint. 
Also check your drive shaft bolts are tight. 
 

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Bit more progress today. Found the back plate was pretty much shot and bleeder nipple snapped off when I looked it funny. https://i.imgur.com/tw0WSSE.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/0ine079.jpeg That dowel was quite a battle to get out as well, everything takes so much longer when its rusted. Anyway coupl...

Actually, probably wouldn’t work due to the hub carrier, sorry…….
thought I’d get that in before anyone else does……

You could try something like this? https://youtu.be/7-9TTy7on7Y?si=AdnqlpHZg6-nCSDQ  Just be careful with the wheel bolts/ studs as you don’t want to shear them like the bloke did on the video. Yes I know it’s a Karman Ghia, but the principle is the same…..

Had mine done years ago, EPS, best mod ever.

Yep that ^^ and check your washer jets. Had some leakage around mine 

Thanks maxstu

Hi Mark, what’s Baxter’s method? I’ve got a new rad to fit if my van ever comes back from the body shop 

Just a note. Be careful with an engine swap and then getting historic vehicle status. A change of engine to a more modern one will be classed as a major change. Subsequently no historic vehicle status even if it’s 40 yrs +