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by bigmacandfries
02 Feb 2010, 22:54
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Starter/non-starter
Replies: 2
Views: 569

Re: Starter/non-starter

Cheers for that. It does look pretty corroded. Cant even pull it off. That said, the mechanic i was put in contact with gave the advice, "just wiggle the key a little". Old girl fires up without protest. Perhaps I just forgot what its like to own an old vehicle. I live in her all week ever...
by bigmacandfries
02 Feb 2010, 08:05
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Starter/non-starter
Replies: 2
Views: 569

Starter/non-starter

Hi My bus got to supermarket last night... but required assistance to leave. :cry: Ignition lights all come on, go to start, electrical monotone from engine bay but nothing doing. Lights don't dim, etc etc. Starting with lights off, radio off, heater fan off, clutch in. I sprayed wd40 over ht leads ...
by bigmacandfries
19 Nov 2009, 20:31
Forum: Campers
Topic: 3 Way Fridge
Replies: 7
Views: 1693

Re: 3 Way Fridge

Thank you for that. I feel a little wiser now. Lots of great information... particularly the manual and wiring diagram. Thanks 1664! Ok. So here it is. The vehicle has a zig unit. none of the lights on it operate... but on the 12v setting the interior leisure battery supplied lights work, as does th...
by bigmacandfries
16 Nov 2009, 14:50
Forum: Campers
Topic: 3 Way Fridge
Replies: 7
Views: 1693

3 Way Fridge

Hiya I have just gone to use my Electrolux 3 way fridge in a van I purchased a couple of months ago. It was sold as seen, I didn't check it, my bag (I did ask if it worked and was assured yes). I cant see any signs of life. I tried it in the 12v setting. I heard a click as I turned the stat... but n...
by bigmacandfries
01 Nov 2009, 02:42
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Radio ga ga
Replies: 1
Views: 710

Radio ga ga

Hi I have a 1990 t25... the radio is giving up the ghost. How do I take it out... and stick in a new one, will the wiring need modifying... are there any other pitfalls I haven't considered. Is it a job for a novice or should I get the local mechanic to have a fiddle? Any help would be greatly appre...
by bigmacandfries
17 Oct 2009, 20:37
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Painful gear shift
Replies: 33
Views: 7308

Re: Painful gear shift

Hi

Thanks for the replies. I have mastered the shift... as long as i keep my fingers out the way and remember how to get reverse (Thanks em) its all good.

I'll get the garage to have a look when I book her in for a service... think its the safest bet.

Simon :D
by bigmacandfries
14 Oct 2009, 23:40
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Painful gear shift
Replies: 33
Views: 7308

Painful gear shift

Hi Just picked up my bus. 1990 2.1 autosleeper. Really lovely... but just have a couple of queries regarding gear shifting. Firstly, reverse is nigh on mythical... perhaps my arms are just short... but that is one difficult gear to find (have driven many cars, vans, wagons... plenty of ldvs with vag...