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by RobClu
06 Jan 2010, 19:53
Forum: Campers
Topic: Westy pop-top flock lining
Replies: 4
Views: 861

Re: Westy pop-top flock lining

Thanks for that, Lee.
Out of interest, how did you remove the flock?
by RobClu
02 Jan 2010, 11:17
Forum: Campers
Topic: Westy pop-top flock lining
Replies: 4
Views: 861

Westy pop-top flock lining

Happy new year to all 80-90s. We have a couple of issues with our Westy roof and were wondering what solutions anybody could suggest. Problems are: 1 - Mould growing on the flock ceiling 2 - The flock fibres falling off and becoming like dust in the van interior. (This is causing skin irritation). T...
by RobClu
02 Nov 2009, 22:13
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: More Battery charging Qs
Replies: 8
Views: 1232

Re: More Battery charging Qs

Found the relay, thanks fellas
by RobClu
01 Nov 2009, 20:07
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: More Battery charging Qs
Replies: 8
Views: 1232

Re: More Battery charging Qs

Thanks Red Westie - that sounds (and smells) familiar, although mine hasn't continued after turning off.
Where will I find the relay?
by RobClu
31 Oct 2009, 20:46
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: More Battery charging Qs
Replies: 8
Views: 1232

More Battery charging Qs

Similar to Ninja, I'm trying to figure out what's working (and isn't) and how our 1989 Westy California is supposed to work. > It seems that the Alternator charges the Starter Battery AND the leisure battery. > I don't think the hook-up charges either (and there's no box under the rear seat - just a...
by RobClu
26 Oct 2009, 23:10
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fuel tank capacity - 1.6TD
Replies: 6
Views: 682

Re: Fuel tank capacity - 1.6TD

Thanks Peasant but after leaving quite a puddle at the forecourt today I'm not planning to brim it again any time soon.
Looks like the breather/overflow pipe has a bad joint - add to job list!
by RobClu
26 Oct 2009, 22:47
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Question for the 1.6D drivers
Replies: 18
Views: 2313

Re: Question for the 1.6D drivers

I'm probably a little late on this but today we went up Sutton Bank near Thirsk, mostly in second. Its a 25% hill and caravans are barred (ha!). We made it fine but she did get a bit hot and spat some water out of the expansion tank! Motorway cruising at 100kph is comfortable and no temperature issu...
by RobClu
26 Oct 2009, 22:21
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fuel tank capacity - 1.6TD
Replies: 6
Views: 682

Re: Fuel tank capacity - 1.6TD

Thanks for the info chaps! :ok
by RobClu
26 Oct 2009, 20:50
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fuel tank capacity - 1.6TD
Replies: 6
Views: 682

Fuel tank capacity - 1.6TD

Hi all, can anybody tell me the fuel tank capacity on my 1989 Westy with JX 1.6TD engine?
The fuel guage isn't working.....

thanks,