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by platty
12 Sep 2010, 22:13
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Loosing coolant from header tank
Replies: 3
Views: 708

Loosing coolant from header tank

Hi, I am loosing coolant from the header tank after driving for an hour. When stopping coolant is dripping from header on to exhaust and also sprayed around engine bay. Fitting a new blue "dalek" cap has made no difference. Pipe from cap to top up tank is dry. Level sensor seal fine. The t...
by platty
22 Oct 2009, 14:54
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: shims - what are they?
Replies: 2
Views: 626

Re: shims - what are they?

Nice one - ordered already! :D
by platty
21 Oct 2009, 08:38
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: shims - what are they?
Replies: 2
Views: 626

shims - what are they?

Hi all - After installing furniture in my transporter there is a 10mm lean on that side. I have read about shims on this forum. Can anybody tell me were you get them from and where they are fitted in relation to the springs? :?:
by platty
17 Oct 2009, 20:59
Forum: Modified
Topic: Installing shims
Replies: 1
Views: 2502

Installing shims

Hi all, have converted a 90 transporter to camper and it has a 10 - 15mm lean on the side were all furniture is fitted. I have read in other threads about shims. Anybody know what they are, were you fit them and were you get them from..? :?
by platty
15 Oct 2009, 17:01
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Pierburg 2E3 carb conversion - Weber 34DAT
Replies: 6
Views: 1427

Re: Pierburg 2E3 carb conversion - Weber 34DAT

Thanks for info.......Pierburg Ebayed :D
by platty
14 Oct 2009, 18:15
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Pierburg 2E3 carb conversion - Weber 34DAT
Replies: 6
Views: 1427

Pierburg 2E3 carb conversion - Weber 34DAT

Hi everyone - I am new to the forum and have a problem with a carb conversion. Have switched from a Pierburg 2E3 to a Weber 34DAT from Just Kampers. All works well except the choke. On cold start when the accelerator is pressed the choke engages and the engine starts everytime revving nicely, but as...