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by GTA320Y
09 Apr 2017, 09:59
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Devon roof.?????
Replies: 2
Views: 708

Devon roof.?????

Hi vans getting restored we have took the fastning clips off roof and the latch off van. The part that the latch rivots too is very worn and shabby. It looks like its made from fibreglass. And its job looks to be a packer for the latch. Obviously theres two. Does anyone kno if you can buy these part...
by GTA320Y
09 Apr 2017, 09:55
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: little help needed....
Replies: 5
Views: 1403

Re: little help needed....

Cheers guys. Theres only a small section that looks a bit iffy... thats what i was thinking kind of repair a section rarther than full pipe change... will have to have proper look when van goes back up on ramps. Maybe need to just change them then there done with.
by GTA320Y
07 Apr 2017, 15:48
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: little help needed....
Replies: 5
Views: 1403

little help needed....

Hi guys. So elvis is having a new paint job. Whilst in the garage my guy has told me couple of issues. First which I knew about is it needs new gas struts for the roof. My van is a 83 DEVON SUNRISE. with the side elevating roof. Ive been told there is actually a couple of diffrent sizes u can get? D...
by GTA320Y
06 May 2015, 20:21
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: clutch problems
Replies: 5
Views: 1503

Re: clutch problems

Yes thanks for the help, im a novice with mechs and yes the slave cylinder is leaking so found the problem I hope,
by GTA320Y
06 May 2015, 16:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: clutch problems
Replies: 5
Views: 1503

Re: clutch problems

No leaks in cab no. and doesnt seem like any fluid lost.
by GTA320Y
06 May 2015, 14:40
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: clutch problems
Replies: 5
Views: 1503

clutch problems

Hi guys. A few weeks ago I jumped into van ready for first weekend away, got van started put foot on clutch and it just went stright to floor nothing there!. Checked the brake fluid and although a little down plenty in. Anyway bled the system and back to normal great! Off we went and had good few da...
by GTA320Y
15 May 2013, 20:23
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2.1 injection, starts first time but once warm wont start .
Replies: 10
Views: 1415

Re: 2.1 injection, starts first time but once warm wont start .

Like I say van starts the first turn idle is fine. After 15 mins idle still fine no changes drives fine no misfires nothing but if turn engine off will not start again first time it happend took about 10/15 turns of the key and then started. Have tried at home drive and just wont restart once been s...
by GTA320Y
15 May 2013, 18:25
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2.1 injection, starts first time but once warm wont start .
Replies: 10
Views: 1415

Re: 2.1 injection, starts first time but once warm wont start .

No runs fine. .... like i say soon as switch engine off then wont start again. Until cold..
by GTA320Y
15 May 2013, 17:04
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2.1 injection, starts first time but once warm wont start .
Replies: 10
Views: 1415

Re: 2.1 injection, starts first time but once warm wont start .

Not great with mechnics. Brother in law did service. Hes checked things over but carnt see anything. Like i say drove perfect for a week or so then just suddenly started doing this.
by GTA320Y
15 May 2013, 17:01
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2.1 injection, starts first time but once warm wont start .
Replies: 10
Views: 1415

Re: 2.1 injection, starts first time but once warm wont start .

Yes turns over but just wont fire up. All plugs sparking etc.....
by GTA320Y
15 May 2013, 16:53
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2.1 injection, starts first time but once warm wont start .
Replies: 10
Views: 1415

2.1 injection, starts first time but once warm wont start .

Hi guys, my mates 2.1 devon 86. Has just been serviced new plugs,leads,air filter,oil,roter arm and dizzy. Drove round for week or so perfect. Still starts first turn and runs great ! But once warm even 10/15mins if you turn engine off just wont start again until its left to go completly cold. Then ...
by GTA320Y
18 Apr 2010, 14:36
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Is "wild camping" legally allowed ?
Replies: 46
Views: 7469

Re: Is "wild camping" legally allowed ?

I have family in the police force. and it has nothing to do with them if you(wild camp in a car park or any other venue with no overnight parking etc.) its the council who deals with this sort of thing. now i havent seen many traffic wardens working nights but if they did which im 100% sure they don...
by GTA320Y
03 Feb 2010, 19:47
Forum: Alternative Fuels Forum
Topic: lpg help please...
Replies: 6
Views: 4088

Re: lpg help please...

Hi steve. once i run the new engine in ill give you a call and come over for a service. as far as im aware the vans been off the road for 2 years getting restored. As far as im aware that guy put van in for a new engine down in northwich, unfortantly for some reason couldnt afford to pay for the new...
by GTA320Y
31 Jan 2010, 18:19
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Free camping...nearly
Replies: 10
Views: 1299

Re: Free camping...nearly

Borrowed our friends T25 last year for weekend, fri night stopped up on whitbys abby for night! went into whitby few beers fish and chips then quiet night up on abby. woke in morn to stunning views of whitby! beauitful. there was several other vans parked up by morn. then drove down coast and sat ni...
by GTA320Y
31 Jan 2010, 16:22
Forum: Alternative Fuels Forum
Topic: lpg help please...
Replies: 6
Views: 4088

Re: lpg help please...

Hi thanks the guy who had quick look said it was all connected as did the guy who i bought it from chris at taylor&sons vw campers in warrington. I have the certifcite here saying that a steve from gasture fitted the system in 2006. but like i say has since had new engine fitted, probably will h...