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Thanks for that protexblue,
What a great web site. Saved me having to get a new caliper. I hate having to through away something which can be repaired.
Neil

Does anyone know where I can get one of these? It's a 1990 1.9 petrol. Several people seem to do them for 73 -86, but I'm sure that won't fit. I found two saying they had them online (coolair and e-bay), but both were out of stock. Thanks.
Neil

Most of the difficulty getting the engine apart as mentioned in my post was getting the heads off and the pistons out, but I see you've done that before. Splitting the engine was very straightforward and according to Haynes. Couple of observations. It's not necessary to take out the distributor driv...

I did a complete rebuild of my DG engine last year. Started off because a hydraulic tappet was broken. When I got into it I found all sorts wrong: valve guides shot, two damaged pistons, camshaft cams damaged, end float shims missing. In the end I ended up replacing everything that could wear out. I...

I've been looking at a replacement alternator for my van too. I have a 1990 Autosleeper. It has exactly the same alternator as yours. I guess it's 65 amps rather than 45 because of the leisure battery and fridge. Buy Parts By (http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);r...

Thanks for your advice Ewen, Kev.
I'll check it out as soon as it stops snowing!!
Neil

I have a rather odd problem on my 1990 1.9 petrol van. Coming home this morning, the battery warning light came on (nothing odd so far!). I stopped and checked all the connections and fuses but could find nothing. I had about 60 miles to go, no need for lights, so I carried on and got it home. This ...