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by Jop
02 Jul 2012, 12:18
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Ariel Adaptor
Replies: 0
Views: 637

Ariel Adaptor

This might be a bit of a stupid question, but what adaptor will I need to buy to connect the radio ariel on my 1980 westie to my new stereo (Alpine CDE 101RM)?
by Jop
08 Jan 2012, 22:11
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Door armour plates
Replies: 4
Views: 751

Re: Door armour plates

I even kindly left them a couple that I use as chocks :)

I think the damage to the door handle is repairable, might just leave it open in future.
by Jop
08 Jan 2012, 22:03
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Door armour plates
Replies: 4
Views: 751

Door armour plates

Received a nice birthday treat yesterday of having my van broken into :x Stereo taken and they made a bit of a mess when looking for other valuables but thankfully no damage, my stupid fault for leaving the stereo face on - obviously I don't live in as safe place as I thought I did! They got in by g...
by Jop
22 Jun 2011, 23:02
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Declaring height for ferry to France
Replies: 14
Views: 2016

Re: Declaring height for ferry to France

Well, tickets bought and proper height declared.

Just got to fix the starting problem on my van now... :shock:
by Jop
22 Jun 2011, 11:57
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Declaring height for ferry to France
Replies: 14
Views: 2016

Re: Declaring height for ferry to France

You'll look pretty stoooopid trying explain to the family why they aren't being allowed on the ferry so you could save £30. 2nd that , wife would kill me :roll: Matt lol - You're damn right there :D This 'plan' hasn't been discussed with the wife for the above reasons! Think I'd better stop being t...
by Jop
21 Jun 2011, 19:57
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Declaring height for ferry to France
Replies: 14
Views: 2016

Declaring height for ferry to France

This is a bit of a stupid question and one I pretty sure I know the answer to anyway, but here goes anyway... I'm hoping over to France in the summer and am just about to book my ferry tickets. I'm getting the high speed ferry on the way back from Cherbourg to Poole and am wondering if I'll get away...
by Jop
16 Sep 2010, 16:14
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Masons Campsite, Appletreewick...
Replies: 3
Views: 1079

Re: Masons Campsite, Appletreewick...

I love Masons, easily one of my favourite sites - Only problem is that it seems to be permanently booked up!
by Jop
09 Jul 2010, 21:31
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Comma Oil 20w50
Replies: 9
Views: 3045

Re: Comma Oil 20w50

bigherb wrote:Depends which Comma 20W50 you are talking about. If it is Motorway 20W50 then no.
If they have got it Comma Europa 15W50 is best. Or Sonic 20W50.

It is Motorway 20w50... is this not good?
by Jop
08 Jul 2010, 12:24
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil Leak Advice Needed
Replies: 1
Views: 512

Oil Leak Advice Needed

I've had my 2l ac T3 for a few months now, the engine has done about 100k and sounds / drives nice. It's always had a slight oil leak but having owned a few older cars in the past, nothing that I got to worried about. Last time I used it (a couple of weeks ago), when I got home I noticed that quite ...
by Jop
08 Jul 2010, 12:17
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Comma Oil 20w50
Replies: 9
Views: 3045

Comma Oil 20w50

Needing some oil for my 2l ac and was looking at some Comma 20w50 stuff from my local motor factors. I've got the Halfords stuff before but this is £5 cheaper, anyone tried it or know if it's any good?
by Jop
25 Jun 2010, 20:57
Forum: Campers
Topic: Old style Westy faucet / tap
Replies: 4
Views: 545

Re: Old style Westy faucet / tap

Can you PM me details please? Is this the tap to fit a 1980 westie?

Thanks,

John
by Jop
16 Apr 2010, 20:54
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Fitting rover MG zs seats
Replies: 3
Views: 887

Re: Fitting rover MG zs seats

Well I can't comment about how comfortable they are in a van, but my daily's a ZS and I really rate the seats. Nice and comfy and keep my fat a*** firmly in place :)
by Jop
14 Apr 2010, 21:32
Forum: Campers
Topic: westy cooking
Replies: 41
Views: 5047

Re: westy cooking

Bought mine from Wilkos - £2!

Bargain :)
by Jop
02 Apr 2010, 20:46
Forum: Campers
Topic: Hookup/RCD
Replies: 34
Views: 6017

Re: Hookup/RCD

Which RCD did you buy? I've got a sparky mate who's gonna help me fit mine.
by Jop
30 Mar 2010, 21:42
Forum: Campers
Topic: Hookup/RCD
Replies: 34
Views: 6017

Re: Hookup/RCD

Can you take pics of the process so I can copy when you've done? :wink: