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Hi Aidan
Thanks it is the spire nuts/ clips /speednuts that the m8 bolts connect the brackets to the body that I need. the ones on the bottom.
I will try Brickworks for rad and spires plus bolts .
It does seem the most sensible way to go , I agree.

Hi Guys I am having a lot of trouble locating the correct spire nuts or clips for securing the radiator to the bus I have tried many places , motor factors online but cant find the correct ones as I didnt remove the rad I am not sure of the bolt size either they were cut off it seems can somebody te...

hey zeberdee yours looks just like mine but , with more paint on , i will post a pic of mine, I have just ordered a new suspension kit tolower mine to -40mm as it leans a bit on corners, I think that ours have been fitted with heavy duty springs it seems to be mainly caravelle diesels look like this...

hi thanks mocki for putting me straight

:rollin :rollin hi my 1986 1600 td caravelle sits very high, there is clearance of 6 inches at the front and just under that at the rear , I dont know if this was a factory option or has been done later, I would like it lower but not too low which is the cheaper option for springs standard or -45 mm...

hi there , the symptoms that you are experiencing are not too far removed from my own 86 1600 td doka , pump timing is o/k had that checked ,the pressure regulating valve i will check that out myself, (nice one v-lux ) mine holds back on inclines and between 50-60 mph, no oil leaks , bluish white sm...

Topic: doka jx holds back on upward gradients with temp r Posted: Today at 17:37 hi guys my problem is that i have a 1996 doka with the 1600 jx and i am trying to get to the bottom of this problem. when cold it starts on the button 1st time, and i can run around all day without the engine getting ho...

hi guys
this is an update as still experiencing the same symptoms

If i decided to swap the 1600 td for a more powerful engine which would you recommend as a replacement with minimal work and cost thank you guys

hi there thank you for your input , I am trying to find somebody in my area to check the pump timing but have had no luck as yet , does any body know somebody that is good with this in the rye sussex area, coolant level is good and clean, thats a great looking bus you have.

sorry synchrospares

thanks james will try that

hi james sorry i am a bit crap on these forums, where should i have posted ? yes i have checked the coolant seems fine has a new head and gasket just before i aquired it ,
thanks
chris

I have a 1986 1.6td caravelle but although it starts well and runs ok when not under load it is extremely slow and after getting to running temperature it tends to hold back this also occurs when climbing hills , I would also add that it emits white smoke when starting and when pulling hard, there a...

thats interesting , i appreciate all of your help