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by Cookster
20 Mar 2011, 13:06
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Door Lock
Replies: 4
Views: 856

Re: Door Lock

It's a 83 Aircooled early model I guess
by Cookster
20 Mar 2011, 11:08
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Door Lock
Replies: 4
Views: 856

Door Lock

Got a problem with drivers side door lock, the handle & key are working fine but the mech in the door seems jammed it's not moving up & down as it should tried WD40 but no good it must have been like it when I bought the camper it's been in the workshop since so I haven't had to lock it. If ...
by Cookster
06 Dec 2010, 11:12
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Fitting Saab Seats
Replies: 11
Views: 2785

Re: Fitting Saab Seats

Got seats fitted look & feel great, had spot welds & welds on my runners, struggled a bit with M10 bolts would have been easier with M8 I think but I managed not worried about heated seats but I see no reason why you coulden't get them to work. 50 sqid was a really good price I paid £125 for...
by Cookster
04 Dec 2010, 16:24
Forum: Campers
Topic: NEW CURTAINS?
Replies: 4
Views: 1027

NEW CURTAINS?

Need new curtains would like a retro design in brown & cream any advice?
by Cookster
29 Nov 2010, 16:34
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Fitting Saab Seats
Replies: 11
Views: 2785

Re: Fitting Saab Seats

Cheers Mr B You deserve that Stella! Kinda had the same idea as there's no other option when it comes to fitting these seats because of centres & steering wheel clearance, wish I had got 9000 seats but hey ho! too late now. Will be doing the same as you this saturday, I got the beige ones to mat...
by Cookster
27 Nov 2010, 16:00
Forum: Campers
Topic: Autohomes KAMPER floor heater
Replies: 7
Views: 1449

Re: Autohomes KAMPER floor heater

Think I have found a suitable gas valve on ebay of all places

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... ink:top:en

will get a mate who's a gas fitter to check it out will let you know
by Cookster
27 Nov 2010, 15:35
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Fitting Saab Seats
Replies: 11
Views: 2785

Fitting Saab Seats

Just got a set of Saab 9-5 seats thought it was going to be fairly easy to fit them but it looks like it's going to take a bit of fiddling more than I thought anyway. The passanger swivel seat should be OK will have to grind runners off base & bolt it through, will have to do away with swivel se...
by Cookster
23 Nov 2010, 08:04
Forum: Campers
Topic: Heaters in vans
Replies: 18
Views: 2946

Re: Heaters in vans

Trying to sort out my riviera heater at the mo

I would also be intersted in a propex heater for 200-250 squid fitted

or I could fit it myself
by Cookster
22 Nov 2010, 17:49
Forum: Campers
Topic: Autohomes KAMPER floor heater
Replies: 7
Views: 1449

Re: Autohomes KAMPER floor heater

Right Been messing around with the heater, ignition working OK gas supply all good & as I said the unit is in good condition, it now seems as if the control knob is seized when the knob is pressed down it wont rotate as I think it should. Anyone out there got a spare control valve & knob or ...
by Cookster
15 Nov 2010, 08:43
Forum: Campers
Topic: Autohomes KAMPER floor heater
Replies: 7
Views: 1449

Re: Autohomes KAMPER floor heater

Thanks for your replies Looking at the link & pics it is a riviera mine looks to be in pretty good nick although as you say it would be a good idea to get it checked out. The problem I do have is the knob is stuck & the ignighter is buggered will probably need replacing if I can find any par...
by Cookster
13 Nov 2010, 11:35
Forum: Campers
Topic: Autohomes KAMPER floor heater
Replies: 7
Views: 1449

Autohomes KAMPER floor heater

Hi In need of some advice Just bought another camper it's an 83 air cooled Autohomes KAMPER hi top conversion it has a gas heater set in the floor like a little heat exchanger with a grill over it. It doesen't work at the mo the ignition button is broken & the knob won't turn the rest of the van...
by Cookster
03 Sep 2009, 15:23
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Northwest France - Camping/place ideas
Replies: 6
Views: 942

Re: Northwest France - Camping/place ideas

Just got back stayed at municipal sites in La Rochelle, St Malo & Honfleur all good & around 12-15 euro a night with hook-up the one's in st malo & honfleur were in town just a short walk to the centre which was ideal. If you want details let me know You'll have a great time got to try t...
by Cookster
03 Sep 2009, 15:15
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Radiator fan not working?
Replies: 5
Views: 1480

Re: Radiator fan not working?

Cheers Ian

Sorry if I sound like a dumb ass but where do I find the fan switch?

Cookster
by Cookster
03 Sep 2009, 15:11
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Euro trip in Betsey
Replies: 0
Views: 388

Euro trip in Betsey

Hi Just got back from hols in our 84 hi top 1.9 w/c it took a month we done 3000 miles & 6 Countries inc: Belguim, Luxenburg, Germany, Switzerland, Italia & France had an amazing time missus was a camping virgin but she loved it (thank god) we can't wait to go again & now were both back ...
by Cookster
03 Sep 2009, 14:39
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Radiator fan not working?
Replies: 5
Views: 1480

Radiator fan not working?

Hi Just got back from a months euro tour in my T25 done 3000 miles engine diden't miss a beat, haven't had it long so was a bit concerned she would make it OK it was an awesome trip done 6 countries saw some amazing sights, can't wait to go again! Took some spares & joined ADAC but diden't need ...