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28mpg combined town and 55mph motorway work on my H reg 2.1 dj WBX. That is being gentle on the pedal though, using the torque to get upto speed and timing breaking carefully all in an effort to extract the maximum mpg from her.

OK OK OK you all win I will source and invest in some axle stands as a matter of urgency .

If even one life will be saved as a result of this well viewed thread then it has been worth while Particularly if it is mine

I started this thread and im amused by its continuation but everybody seems to be making valid points.........safety first hey. I work as a 'fast response unit' paramedic in london and i've been first on scene to dozens of cases of a vehicle inadequately supported falling. In alll honesty as far as ...

the diy roll is designed to merely reflect direct radiated heat not to retain indirect warmth that a van may contain.

If you see me and my van at Oswestry then you will know that my bolser wood supports were adequate, If i am not there then you will know that they failed. However, it may be better if I dont attend as my van will clean up in the 'best T25' category..... as long as the judges dont inspecvt the qualit...

I am pleased that the teaching of my supporting technique has entertained, however, I think you have all been a tad harsh.... I fail to see the problem or inadequacy of my method. In fact, I intend to do the same today whilst topping up the waxoil. :wink: ps oh and regards the various bottles of oil...

my mothercare cae seat base anchors securely on the rear bench seat with the lapbelt or up front with daddy using the 3point seat on the passenger side. simple!

I follwed all the advice on numerous old threads on here. i purchased a 17mm hex key. the filler plug on the box is hard to locate if you dont know where to look, i fathomed it by deciphering the haynes manual photo's. it isnt posssible to get a socket wrench on the 17mm hex once in the plug, a span...

i was underneath mine today for the first time. Bought a 3t trolley jack from halfords and lowered the van down onto blocks or wood and hey presto, good clearance and acces enabling engine and gearbox oil changes. http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz162/lasmedic4/camperoilchange3-1.jpg" onclic...

Engine and gearbox oil changed today after enjoyable reading of many threads on here suggesting that the gearbox oil doesnt need changing. I accept that the haynes doesnt cover changing the box oil and my original owners manual states that its filled for life...... I'll open the can of worms up yet ...

Thanks people.

Engine and gearbox oil change tomorrow (was planning to do it today but my new Halfwits trolley jack wasnt upto the job!!). I understand from experience with cars that the oil thins and flows better when warm but what im more concerned about is loosening of the plugs and fillers.. warm or cold for e...

Thanks syncropaddy, helpful post.

Halfords dont stock railway sleepers

Where do you position your timber supports covkid, I may position my stands at the same point you see.

Thanks for the advice.

I've just purchased a jack and axle stands (2tonne capability with chocks & a trolley and wrenches on offer in Halford currently for £39.99), intend to change the engine and gearbox oil today. Two questions (haynes and whiki helpful but want clarification before I do some damage!). Warm up engin...