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by chilipig66
18 Feb 2013, 19:11
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: rear stub axle ,wheel falling off!!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1254

Re: rear stub axle ,wheel falling off!!!!

thanks for the reply folks the pin is still there but the thread has worn down ,the new stub axle had a good thread when fitted but somehow it has worn away again so now the nut cant get enough bite on the thread and wobbles loose. i did use a pole the first time but the garage did it this time mayb...
by chilipig66
18 Feb 2013, 18:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: rear stub axle ,wheel falling off!!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1254

rear stub axle ,wheel falling off!!!!

hi all i have a little problem that i need help with on my 1990 panel van ,my rear castle nut keeps coming loose! ,ive replaced the stub axle and nut only 500 miles ago for the mot but its started again and now have a wobble on the wheel.the barrings good but i do have a little wear on the front tyr...
by chilipig66
14 Jul 2011, 16:29
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine stall stop issue
Replies: 8
Views: 1375

Re: Engine stall stop issue

plugg brickworks are good but i got mine from gsf, German Swedish, French auto parts and tell them your a member of 80 90 and you get 10 %
:ok
by chilipig66
11 Jul 2011, 18:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine stall stop issue
Replies: 8
Views: 1375

Re: Engine stall stop issue

plugg mine did the same thing and i worked it out after lots of head scratching and about 30 pounds of fuel it was the fuel filter under the van ,,it was full of crud and wasn't letting the petrol trough quick enough so the van was petrol sterved so put a new one on at a cost of 50 pence and no prob...
by chilipig66
29 Apr 2011, 14:45
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: brake stop light? not working
Replies: 3
Views: 1029

Re: brake stop light? not working

thanks for the info guys ,i will check the the fluid again but it was ok about a month ago and hope theres no leak. the pic is great as i now no what to look for :oops:
cheers :ok
by chilipig66
28 Apr 2011, 20:36
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: brake stop light? not working
Replies: 3
Views: 1029

brake stop light? not working

can some one help as ive looked over the site but cant see any info ? i have a problem with my brake lights ,they wont work unless i put two feet on the pedel !!!, when i use it normally driveing the lights dont come on but if i push to the floor with both feet they come on,,my thinking is there mus...
by chilipig66
31 Jan 2011, 21:01
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: does k seal work??? or rad seal
Replies: 11
Views: 18590

Re: does k seal work??? or rad seal

its early days ,well a few hours ago but the water jacket leak stopped.if it works well worth 6.99 plus 20 % bloody vat
if not ive learnt a new lesson!!!!!!!
by chilipig66
31 Jan 2011, 16:31
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: does k seal work??? or rad seal
Replies: 11
Views: 18590

Re: does k seal work??? or rad seal

it worked ..... well spent the day fixing leaks then finding more but fingers crossed k seal worked plus with a few new jubilee clip as there were all rusted and dripping fluid under the body ,thanks to you all for the advice
by chilipig66
30 Jan 2011, 21:27
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: does k seal work??? or rad seal
Replies: 11
Views: 18590

Re: does k seal work??? or rad seal

thanks dan i had come to the conclusion that to spend 15 or so pounds on a k seal was going to be easier than taking the head off as im a little worried what ill find or mess up!!! im ok at taking the rad off but tappits and push rods are alot more of an issue for me ,,k seal it is then ,hopefully i...
by chilipig66
30 Jan 2011, 20:49
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: does k seal work??? or rad seal
Replies: 11
Views: 18590

does k seal work??? or rad seal

hi ive got a small leak in my rad and another one on the water jacket gasket and rather than take the head off or drop the rad i was going to try and use some kind of rad/gasket seal first but in the wiki and other forums they have suggested a few different ones,,,,k seal?? waynes?? do they work??? ...
by chilipig66
19 Aug 2010, 20:25
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: hammerite paint???
Replies: 12
Views: 2520

Re: hammerite paint???

thanks for all the posts and the great pics but im still unsure as to take mine back to bare metal mite bring up more work than im capable off.
i have decided that im going to use rustoliom as that seems to be more flexible than hamarite
cheers all
by chilipig66
18 Aug 2010, 21:54
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: hammerite paint???
Replies: 12
Views: 2520

Re: hammerite paint???

maybe ill rethink it??? or ill just leave it the original pastel white,,one to ponder on for a while
by chilipig66
18 Aug 2010, 21:19
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: hammerite paint???
Replies: 12
Views: 2520

hammerite paint???

hi folks ive got what i think is a mad idea but its probably been done before,im always a little late being origanal ,ive been looking at painting my bus with rustoleom as im abit strapped at the moment and was impressed with the treads about it but i love the look of hammerite and im thinking can i...
by chilipig66
18 Aug 2010, 21:10
Forum: Modified
Topic: how low do you go??
Replies: 10
Views: 16282

Re: how low do you go??

nice bus,great low look to it
hows your suspension ? did you change the shocks ?,,,i love to look of mine but ive gone through about 20 cds because if a go over anything bigger than a cigarette paper they jump plus i will have to see a chiropractor soooooon
by chilipig66
04 Aug 2010, 17:07
Forum: Modified
Topic: how low do you go??
Replies: 10
Views: 16282

Re: how low do you go??

thanks john,i couldnt have put it better myself
i look forward to your pics,
the inside is abit poor though ,thats going to be my next job