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Typical, the gas struts have broke. They look like they were so rusty at the ball joint end that they have snapped off. Unfortunatley this means I have no ball joint left to attach a new gas strut. Anyone know where I can get new ball joints, and how do I attach them on. Or if they are easy enough t...

BTW agree, Swiss farm fabulous. So much to keep you busy you can stay there for a week without have to drive off site with the van (which is one of the things I hate doing). Their is a camp site in Hurley, just down the road, which is lovely too. Right on the river (their is a fence between so kids ...

Yes, camping is for me - altho I prefer the type where there is hot running water to wash your dishes, and where they're isn't people who can't light a fire without a tonne of lighter fuel. You can have a "kind of" bonfire at any site really - I've never had a problem just sticking a bunch...

Had mobile man come and service van today. Well your spot on, an oil leak - a mega one at that. My dipstick was showing min today - yet I only checked it a couple of weeks ago. There is also a nice puddle on the floor to the rear right or the engine as you stand and look at it (its RHD if that makes...

no insulation / underlay?

Was just admiring your post! You've done an amazing job. Love the new folding roof - where did you get the canvas?

Hi, I have completed re-carpeting the lower cabin walls & ceilings, and am now contemplating the pop top. I have a Devon side lifting, full length tardis of a poptop, with a little sky light that opens. I am a bit nervous as the carpet appears to be glued staight onto the fibreglass. Has anyone ...

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i338/Alkers1/vwdash004.jpg hooray a picture!! Anyway this is my beautiful dash. Can you see the biggreen light on the right? Betweenthe foglights and hazards. sorry, little arrows will be taking my expertise too far!! Also on the left, there are 2 blanks above th...

Well I have breakdown cover. Don't know whether its any good or not - didn't find there was much choice with a vehicle of our age!! Its Alps Road Rescue I think - I can't find the actual policy doc at the moment. But once I do I'll give them a call and ask them what it covers. Any idea what I should...

Oooh, any idea how mmuch that might cost?

Oohh, a oil leak has been mentioned to me this year at MOT. But because there is never oil on the road where its been parked, and because the oil level doesn't dip drastically after a drive,I have kind of ignored it. :oops: :oops: They always go on about rust and age, so I kinda take these comments ...

Yes, where your homemade switch is I have a big green bulb. Maybe it isn't original? Goodness knows what it links too..Maybe overheating?!? I'll see if I can get someone to "follow it", it's going to the garage soon. On the headlamp side (left), just above, do you know what those 2 blank s...

Holding the dipstick- I will do that next time. My green light is on the dash near the fog lights (I'm not looking at it right now, so it might be on the other side, but it is on the plastic, not behind the glass screen where the speedo is). It has never illuminated in my time. On the other side - n...

Hi, I have my 1982 Aircooled 2ltr Devon camper. And I have noticed that after a couple of hours driving, when I pull up at lights, jam etc. I get billows of exhaust fumes coming past my window. When I say billows, they are not black, just a smokey light brown colour, and it is not a fog of them eith...

Well I am certainly feeling more reassured!! always said the wife looks dodgy made me laugh :rofl We are going to pay the extra and go via dieppe anyway - hopefully save on miles and tolls. Although 2 of you have said skip the tollroads. I just remember driving in france in the car, and once we took...

Hi, I am considering taking the van down to Central France near Limoge and back. Looks like a 1000 mile round trip. Will the van make it? Its a good old banger, but I've not driven her in france. Can anyone help out with a few questions: On the Toll Roads (which I intend to stick to), how many miles...