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by RoyalVW
02 Aug 2013, 11:10
Forum: Campers
Topic: rock and roll bed comfort
Replies: 7
Views: 2954

Re: rock and roll bed comfort

We use an opened out sleeping bag on top of the foam seat base and back. This makes a super comfy bed. :D
by RoyalVW
31 Aug 2012, 12:50
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: engine popping ....make it stop!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1105

Re: engine popping ....make it stop!!!

I changed my fuel filter on the flat by using a couple of clamps either side on the rubber pipe, only lost the fuel that was in the filter. There is another one in the engine bay but that was clear.
by RoyalVW
18 Jun 2012, 12:31
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Dash Elecrical Question
Replies: 2
Views: 700

Re: Dash Elecrical Question

Thanks for the advice. I cleaned uop all the contacts on the crown, but to no avail. Moving on it has ebeeen found to be a fauly light switch, which has been taken apart as much as can be, cleaned and then put back together. All now works OK.
Thanks again
by RoyalVW
05 Jun 2012, 15:04
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Dash Elecrical Question
Replies: 2
Views: 700

Dash Elecrical Question

Afternoon All I have been trying to figure out what on earth is going on here. The scenario is as follows: With the van lights on and the ignition off, the dash lights work. :D With the van lights on and the ignition on, the dash loghts don't work ! :x When I turn the lights on the flashing temperat...
by RoyalVW
04 Oct 2011, 10:54
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Water Temp Gauge not working
Replies: 3
Views: 983

Water Temp Gauge not working

Hi all, My temp gauge seems to have given up the ghost. I have checked that it works by connecting across the relay (as in the Wiki) and the needle shot up. I then shorted the wire from the sender which sparked so I know there was power there, but nothing happened at the temp gauge. Does this mean I...
by RoyalVW
04 Mar 2011, 09:37
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Heater Blower - Help and advice needed please
Replies: 8
Views: 1883

Re: Heater Blower - Help and advice needed please

Many thanks to all the helpful hints and tips. The bus is all back together and AOK.
by RoyalVW
08 Feb 2011, 14:04
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Heater Blower - Help and advice needed please
Replies: 8
Views: 1883

Re: Heater Blower - Help and advice needed please

Yes first thing was to hot wire and bypass the switch. This had no effect so the motor was either siezed or broken and as it turned out it was kaput..
by RoyalVW
07 Feb 2011, 09:07
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Heater Blower - Help and advice needed please
Replies: 8
Views: 1883

Re: Heater Blower - Help and advice needed please

Thanks Rob, will get some today. The next problem is the refitting of the heater box, all the posts I have seen say to seal the box with siilicone and use clips. Silicone is no prob but where do I get the clips from?
by RoyalVW
06 Feb 2011, 14:00
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Heater Blower - Help and advice needed please
Replies: 8
Views: 1883

Re: Heater Blower - Help and advice needed please

Thanks for that, I've found the screws with captive nuts and have now got the heater box out. There were 6 screws inside and two of these went into captive nuts above the radiator. After oiling up the bearings the motor still does not turn when powered up but is completely free and turns by hand, so...
by RoyalVW
06 Feb 2011, 10:16
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Heater Blower - Help and advice needed please
Replies: 8
Views: 1883

Heater Blower - Help and advice needed please

Can anyone help please? OK, so it's a 1986 transporter with a Holdsworth conversion. I have done the elctrical test and the motor seems dead. Removed the dash etc and the 4 screws around the heater box from inside. Took the grill of and found that there is this part of the front end which I suppose ...