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:lol: I'll try the fridge-on-its-head trick next :lol: This was the first time in ages I'd put the fridge on, and the first time in even longer that I'd connected it to the mains, so I dont know whether it was working before I plugged it in and it went pop, or whether it had been dead for a while :?...

this "transformer thingy" is it a transformer or just an RCD unit? you don't mention the model number is it an elecrolux? when the fridge is out you may find it is a broken element or corroded wire/connection Hmm, yes, "transformer thingy". I think that demonstrates my level of ...

Hmmm, is this a campers question or a technical question...? :? Anyway, my two-way fridge is dead on both mains and battery. I was hoping to test the fridge by disconnecting it from the van and running it straight from the mains, but on closer inspection I realise that the 240V runs via a transforme...

Clutch seized... bits of clutch plate in the flywheel.

Clutch fixed by mechanic.

So.... is the disintegrating clutch something to worry about in isolation or is it likely to be indicative of a bigger problem, or to have damaged something else as it malfunctioned?

Some photos... does this give anyone clue as to the vans vintage? :? [IMG:625:469]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/mattzx9/side.jpg[/img] [IMG:375:500]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/mattzx9/front.jpg[/img] [IMG:625:469]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/mattzx9/interior3.jpg[/img] ...

There used to be a firm of converters called Canterbury Pitt that did conversions on Splits and early bays, but I think they went out of business many years ago. Hmmm, definitely says 'CanterBerry' (sic. Thats not a typo). It might just be a sticker from a dealer, I suppose... I'll post up some pho...

The van is just being tidied up, before it goes on sale for the next owner *weep* But it cant come to Sydney with me :( Anyway, three years ago as a naive camper virgin, I bought the van and didnt find out about the conversion... three years later and I still dont know, and now Ive painted/changed e...

Flashing light, no temp gauge = very low water. Duff heating = very low water. Either you're losing (or have already lost) coolant through a split pipe or other calamity, or you have a very large air bubble in there. So... Check the water levels (as already said, the tank above the engine, not just ...

There are two coolant tanks on Water boxers not sure about diesels. The one behind the flap is the top up tank. Buzzer of doom is a water boxer thing. Diesels are exactly the same - two tanks, and the one behind the number plate is just the one to fool you... And diesels have the buzzer of doom too...

So the chugster is in the garage getting its nice new bearings put in...

...except the old ones have welded themselves to the stub axle

*kerching kerching kerching* as the hours tick by....

I hope you dont mind me saying this.Use axle stands when working on these vehicles screw jacks& hydraulic are not safe enough.When ever i do any work which requires the van to be lifted up i dont take chances. You dont need to convince me! :shock: Damn thing kept rolling off the screw jack - fo...

Aha (I think). Just been under/around the van again. Ive got a hold of everything in contact, or even near, each wheel and given it a thorough shaking and there's no movement of anything. Then had it up on the jack (and repeatedly falling off the jack) and checked the front wheel bearings... ....oop...

Ah now we're getting somewhere.... thanks chaps :D CV joint is definitely a possibility - I'll try and have a look this evening. Does it sound like the noise is coming from a wheel arch ? Where does it sound like its coming from.... Bit tricky, I keep changing my mind :roll: First time it did it, I'...

C'mon 80-90..... so far you have a 100% record for good suggestions and explanations in times of trouble... don't let me down now

yet another update... Just been and taken the van for a wee drive. It doesnt seem to be the turning after all - I couldnt get it to do it going round corners, but it did do it as I set off from a standstill, just the once :? Felt and sounded like I was dragging the corpse of a tinman underneath the ...