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by harris121163
18 Mar 2024, 18:35
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front axle securing pinch nut
Replies: 5
Views: 211

Re: Front axle securing pinch nut

Many thanks I will get on and get them ordered :ok
thanks for your help 
by harris121163
18 Mar 2024, 14:37
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front axle securing pinch nut
Replies: 5
Views: 211

Front axle securing pinch nut

Hello I have just fitted new brake discs and bearings and would like to fit the split nut with the 5mm locking screw. It is a1984 early type and he thread size is 22mm. Does anybody know were I can purchase these from. 
many thanks
by harris121163
04 Jan 2020, 18:03
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Dg 1.9 no tick over
Replies: 26
Views: 5299

Re: Dg 1.9 no tick over

As kev said i would check the fuel pump as we had a fuel pump diaphragm split the engine would run but not idle. if it an old pump the petrol with all its aditives now attacks the rubber in pump. aways make sure there is no restrictions or air leaks on the suction side :ok
by harris121163
03 Aug 2019, 19:57
Forum: Campers
Topic: Something to hold my cuppa and keep the front tidy
Replies: 11
Views: 3737

Re: Something to hold my cuppa and keep the front tidy

check out madmatz
we bought a buzbox center storage and two cup holders. :ok
by harris121163
09 Jun 2019, 19:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Weird fault - what could it be?
Replies: 8
Views: 1994

Re: Weird fault - what could it be?

i would unbolt your fuel pump with the hoses connected then pump it manually. if no fuel is pumped replace the fuel pump as the diaphrams cold be perferated. i had a simalar problem and it was the fuel pump. the new bio fuel attacks the rubber in the fuel pumps. when having starting issues always ch...
by harris121163
17 May 2019, 19:29
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine rebuild thread - for fun only
Replies: 11
Views: 1760

Re: Engine rebuild thread - for fun only

model petrol car and stuck piston ring :D
by harris121163
20 Oct 2017, 19:44
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Pierburg2e3 ve heritage replacement
Replies: 12
Views: 4097

Re: Pierburg2e3 ve heritage replacement

Thanks for the feedback I think I will refurb my original carb over the winter we are having a week touring around the west coast had a great week sitting in glencoe by the river on with a mug of wine life is great in the world of the t25
by harris121163
19 Oct 2017, 18:45
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Pierburg2e3 ve heritage replacement
Replies: 12
Views: 4097

Pierburg2e3 ve heritage replacement

Hello I am having issues with my pierburg 2e3 carb. Has anybody fitted the the vw heritage replacement and how does it perform.Any feedback much appreciated. Ed :ok
by harris121163
22 Nov 2016, 22:53
Forum: Campers
Topic: New awning. Which one?
Replies: 3
Views: 1519

Re: New awning. Which one?

we have just bought a new vango kela 111 at Busfest to replace our old kyham awning which served us well. we have not tried it out yet as the weather turned but looks the biz. :ok :ok
by harris121163
09 Jul 2016, 17:31
Forum: Restoration and Major Repairs
Topic: Percy,s nearly ready
Replies: 6
Views: 3826

Re: Percy,s nearly ready

looking good well worth the effort. just in time for summer :ok
by harris121163
01 Jul 2016, 18:28
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Push rod tubes leaking AGAIN!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1783

Re: Push rod tubes leaking AGAIN!!

I would try curil k2. Look it up on ebay use this sealant with new seals hope this helps. It cured mine.
by harris121163
23 Dec 2015, 18:36
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: HELP NO LIGHTS Fixed. ta
Replies: 13
Views: 4425

Re: HELP NO LIGHTS Fixed. ta

good to see you got sorted and found the fault. you can use it now and know its not going to fail. :ok
by harris121163
22 Dec 2015, 19:15
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: HELP NO LIGHTS Fixed. ta
Replies: 13
Views: 4425

Re: HELP NO LIGHTS

hello I would remove the dash pod and check power at the switch. check the plug at the switch then just have a general look around for loose connections. then give the relays a tap it might be stuck hope this helps. I know its not easy in the dark :ok ed
by harris121163
12 Nov 2015, 22:15
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: pierburg carburetor
Replies: 10
Views: 2770

Re: pierburg carburetor

a similar problem happened to myself. I found that the fuel pump failed. I was towed home replaced the fuel pump and fuel lines and filter. test ran and found ok. but on reading the latest edition of camper and commercial there was an article about the ethonal in the petrol affecting the diaphrams a...
by harris121163
12 Aug 2015, 21:48
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Rear gas struts
Replies: 6
Views: 1696

Re: Rear gas struts

I bought a set from campervanculture and lift the tail gate with a bike rack on. they were a good price to. Jed is good to deal with. hope this helps Ed :ok