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by Holydiver
29 Apr 2015, 19:54
Forum: Past Events & Meets
Topic: Mendipidy 2015
Replies: 86
Views: 51863

Re: Mendipidy 2015

I'm planning to turn up with my syncro look a like to watch and chat again on Sat
Image :roll:
by Holydiver
21 Apr 2015, 19:51
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Flat leisure battery
Replies: 2
Views: 1677

Re: Flat leisure battery

Hi had the same issue on mine on 3rd led batt and now all OK, not saying this is the answer but did the following and issue gone away 1) unplug the fridge 230v plug from the socket, got no idea why this would work but it did. 2) fitted a modern slow charger and used it to keep the batt topped up all...
by Holydiver
14 Apr 2015, 20:23
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Aux gauges
Replies: 5
Views: 2608

Re: Aux gauges

Thanks for your input guys, knew someone out there would know. MGP shame your not closer your website looks great, may have to catch up sometime when I'm in Chelmsford visiting family!! Much appreciated Just about to fit oil pressure & temp gauge as well as an oil cooler, where's the best place...
by Holydiver
27 Feb 2015, 21:14
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: JX failed MOT on high emissions??
Replies: 8
Views: 3169

Re: JX failed MOT on high emissions??

colinthefox wrote:Fill it up with premium diesel, and take it for a real good long thrash immediately before the test.
Also changed the fuel filter, yep that did the trick
by Holydiver
23 Feb 2015, 19:27
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: JX failed MOT on high emissions??
Replies: 8
Views: 3169

Re: JX failed MOT on high emissions??

Cheers
Yes it does have the white valve and again i have a couple of new one in the shed!! Don't ask?
by Holydiver
23 Feb 2015, 17:23
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: JX failed MOT on high emissions??
Replies: 8
Views: 3169

Re: JX failed MOT on high emissions??

1. Been running a K&N filter for a couple of years, is it worth fitting a standard element just for MOT retest?? 2. didn't change it last year as only did 3K on it, as I have a new one in the shed I will fit it anyway 3. I did the cam belt in April and the timing was correct at that point? Going...
by Holydiver
23 Feb 2015, 13:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: JX failed MOT on high emissions??
Replies: 8
Views: 3169

JX failed MOT on high emissions??

the van just fail the MOT on emissions (JX diesel) does anyone have any idea’s on over coming this? Can’t moan as it’s the first failure in 5 years! Going to Halfords lunch time to get some red-X to run through it, plus a few trips up and down the motorway as it’s only done short journeys recently??...
by Holydiver
12 Oct 2014, 19:21
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Glow plug/Injector removal
Replies: 27
Views: 9133

Re: Glow plug/Injector removal

Oldiebut goodie & blacky good tips Might be changing my GP next week so will put into practice. Got a feeling I have 2x GP down?? 50A fuse went a couple of weeks ago, replaced and all seemed OK until this week, van starting on 2 cylinder before running on N all 4?? Maybe GP took fuse out? And no...
by Holydiver
19 Jul 2014, 20:22
Forum: Campers
Topic: Coleman's camping oven
Replies: 2
Views: 1916

Re: Coleman's camping oven

Cheers
Option 3 could be my best option as we have people visiting from the states quite a bit at work
by Holydiver
18 Jul 2014, 19:41
Forum: Campers
Topic: Coleman's camping oven
Replies: 2
Views: 1916

Coleman's camping oven

Does anyone know where you can get one of these in the UK at a sensible price??? Cheap from the states but high shipping cost, just campers use to sell them, available on Amazon. Com but not UK ??? http://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toys/Coleman-Camp-Oven/8853025/product.html" onclick="window...
by Holydiver
09 Jun 2014, 12:26
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Westy pop top luggage rack
Replies: 5
Views: 2952

Re: Westy pop top luggage rack

Thanks
by Holydiver
06 Jun 2014, 12:40
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Westy pop top luggage rack
Replies: 5
Views: 2952

Westy pop top luggage rack

I’ve got a late pop-top westy so above the cab roof it has an aerofoil for the pop-top instead large luggage rack, is it possible to fit the old version to my late westy??

I’m guessing it can??
by Holydiver
13 Dec 2013, 15:44
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Stiff gear change when cold
Replies: 0
Views: 947

Stiff gear change when cold

Now the weather got colder, it’s that time of the year when I have the same issue as every other year, the gear change is stiff for the first mile until the gearbox has warmed up, after about a mile it gets nice and smooth. So was wondering if anyone else has this problem and whether there’s an alte...
by Holydiver
06 Dec 2013, 08:48
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Headlight warning buzzer detail required please
Replies: 52
Views: 14003

Re: Headlight warning buzzer detail required please

Can someone point me in the right direction to wire in a buzzer as per disco Dave's suggestion in the Wiki. Where's a good place to tap into these connections? https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/VW_Electrics_Headlight_warning_buzzer "If you use the +ve from the lights to +ve to the buzzer and you use...
by Holydiver
26 Nov 2013, 20:53
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Heater duct cover removel
Replies: 2
Views: 842

Re: Heater duct cover removel

Cheers will try that