Yes it would definitely contribute to your poor idling problem. There are plenty of threads on here reporting poor idle due to the rubbers perishing or splitting.
Have you noticed any improvement now you've connected it up?
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- 18 Jun 2010, 21:15
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Air Cleaner
- Replies: 5
- Views: 935
Re: BBQ
Number 1 gets my vote too. For an easy life don't bother putting coals in the bottom simply buy disposable barbecues from Lidl at £1.49 currently and there's no cleaning up required when you fold it away 

- 31 May 2010, 20:51
- Forum: Camping & Travelling
- Topic: Poor Fridge performance
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3920
Re: Poor Fridge performance
I can't remember where I heard it (probably on here!) but I recall someone suggesting filling your fridge with a few ice packs before setting off then switching to 12v for the journey and by the time you arrive for your EHU the fridge should already be down to the right temperature. Well, it works f...
- 23 Apr 2010, 20:48
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Attaching the Front bumper
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1548
Re: Attaching the Front bumper
that was going to be my next question ! You must be a mind reader !!
thanks !!

- 23 Apr 2010, 20:32
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Attaching the Front bumper
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1548
Re: Attaching the Front bumper
excellent, thanks guys ! 

- 23 Apr 2010, 20:01
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Attaching the Front bumper
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1548
- 23 Apr 2010, 19:45
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Attaching the Front bumper
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1548
Attaching the Front bumper
I had the bright idea of removing my front bumper to respray it this weekend. I had no problem removing the screws for the end caps and the driver side outside bolt came off with no problems , revealing a captive nut (is this the correct name?) http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs492.snc3/...
- 16 Apr 2010, 08:15
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Is it worth getting a Sanding Machine?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3671
Re: Is it worth getting a Sanding Machine?
Lidl will be offering their random Orbital Sander from the 22nd April
http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidl ... x_9908.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
at £14.99 this looks good value !
http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidl ... x_9908.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
at £14.99 this looks good value !
- 13 Apr 2010, 19:08
- Forum: Campers
- Topic: Fiamma accessory query
- Replies: 3
- Views: 723
Re: Fiamma accessory query
Doctor Foster , you are a wonder !!
I wish my Googling skills were as good as yours , Many thanks !!
I must have spent an hour last night googling "wingnuts"
I wish my Googling skills were as good as yours , Many thanks !!

I must have spent an hour last night googling "wingnuts"

- 13 Apr 2010, 18:28
- Forum: Campers
- Topic: Fiamma accessory query
- Replies: 3
- Views: 723
Fiamma accessory query

I've searched Ebay, and the Fiamma website for details but can't find anyone that sells a replacement one of these. Does anyone have any suggestions please?
- 07 Apr 2010, 19:49
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Texaco Havoline 15W/40 ENGINE OIL OFFER
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3781
Re: Texaco Havoline 15W/40 ENGINE OIL OFFER
for those that can't find this offer Lidl are offering 5 Litres of 15W40 oil at £9.99 from tomorrow..
Not sure if anyone has used this before or if it's any good though?
http://lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_uk/ ... x_9514.htm
Not sure if anyone has used this before or if it's any good though?
http://lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_uk/ ... x_9514.htm
- 17 Mar 2010, 15:00
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: this shouldn't be full of water should it?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 904
Re: this shouldn't be full of water should it?
Aidan , Many thanks for the answer I'll give it a try. cheers ! 

- 16 Mar 2010, 20:51
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: this shouldn't be full of water should it?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 904
this shouldn't be full of water should it?
On a check of my hoses on Sunday I came across this rubber shrouded sensor on the left below the thermostat housing. http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs444.ash1/24488_10150133966155444_668290443_11620650_360826_n.jpg When I removed the rubber shroud it was very wet inside so I'm assuming...
- 22 Jan 2010, 23:47
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Touch up paint
- Replies: 2
- Views: 941
Re: Touch up paint
Cheers batmangb ... Think I'll steer clear of them then and continue the search for a decent local paint supplier ...
- 21 Jan 2010, 23:40
- Forum: Campers
- Topic: Sunroof Leaking!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 692
Re: Sunroof Leaking!
Sorry search for window SEALS .... damn predictive text!