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by cobblers
02 May 2024, 14:27
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Tailgate lower seam construction
Replies: 3
Views: 115

Re: Tailgate lower seam construction

Yep, you're right - Just folded tight over with a smear of sealer on the outside and a quick spunk of cavity wax on the inside, sometimes.
That's why the rust like they do.
by cobblers
30 Apr 2024, 20:16
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Headlight switch
Replies: 14
Views: 363

Re: Headlight switch

The switches do fail, but they don't usually completely fail straight away, you'll have dim/grim lights intermittently for a while. 

Easy enough to pop the switch apart and look inside, it's usually obvious if the switch is knackered because the contacts will be burned. 
by cobblers
25 Apr 2024, 21:58
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clunk when lifting the clutch... any ideas?
Replies: 10
Views: 413

Re: Clunk when lifting the clutch... any ideas?

can of beans in a cupboard? Ha, that brings to mind an incident from many years ago, when a long term experienced owner had a random knocking noise he couldn’t track down, driving him nuts it was….. well after many people had given advice , non of which led to the solving of the issue , we were on ...
by cobblers
25 Apr 2024, 08:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clunk when lifting the clutch... any ideas?
Replies: 10
Views: 413

Re: Clunk when lifting the clutch... any ideas?

can of beans in a cupboard?
by cobblers
23 Apr 2024, 13:37
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: is BBB kaput / How do I fit a Victron
Replies: 12
Views: 517

Re: is BBB kaput / How do I fit a Victron

Yeah, it only appears on bluetooth when plugged in to the mains - as you say, to reduce parasitic power draw.
by cobblers
23 Apr 2024, 12:45
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: is BBB kaput / How do I fit a Victron
Replies: 12
Views: 517

Re: is BBB kaput / How do I fit a Victron

They're good chargers.
The "Night mode" is a good idea - reducing the current to allow it to run cooler and without turning the fan on and creating noise, however I've never actually heard the fan kick in on mine in normal mode!
by cobblers
28 Mar 2024, 09:11
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Help with removal of nearside brake hub
Replies: 26
Views: 2907

Re: Help with removal of nearside brake hub

That tyre looks incredibly perished and cracked - if the rest are the same age I would make it a top priority to replace them!
by cobblers
25 Mar 2024, 10:42
Forum: Campers
Topic: Diesel Heaters
Replies: 20
Views: 2436

Re: Diesel Heaters

Lavaner make good heaters. They're chinese, but they are absolutely worlds above the usual £80 tat. A 2Kw "Pro" is about £180 posted. Properly waterproof too, so OK to fit outside the van. I have one under the drivers step on my T6 4-motion and it has been totally submerged in water while ...
by cobblers
21 Mar 2024, 10:07
Forum: Campers
Topic: Water thingy
Replies: 39
Views: 13905

Re: Water thingy

Be very wary ordering from CAK tanks, their attitude to customer service is by far the worst I have ever encountered by any company. I ordered £500 worth of tanks and parts for my Boxer camper. A month later, nothing had arrived. I called and got told to email. Emailed them about a dozen times and w...
by cobblers
20 Mar 2024, 14:26
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: petrol to diesel engine swop
Replies: 2
Views: 616

Re: petrol to diesel engine swop

Been a while since I did mine, so I may be a bit rusty. You need basically everything from a diesel T25 engine bay (bar the AAZ itself), plus the bellhousing and flywheel. All the engine bay coolant system is different, but will join to your front to back hoses. The engine wiring loom plugs in. your...
by cobblers
17 Mar 2024, 21:36
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: More Fuel Pipe Issues.
Replies: 19
Views: 1404

Re: More Fuel Pipe Issues.

It's not a bad batch. Not faulty, just fake! Your reputable source has been buying from less reputable sources. Make sure you give them some grief about it, they've saved a few quid and your van could very well have gone on fire. Making fuel hose that doesn't fall apart after a few months is a tried...
by cobblers
13 Mar 2024, 13:28
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Wheel Bearing Type
Replies: 4
Views: 478

Re: Rear Wheel Bearing Type

Look at the MOT history of any T25 nowadays and you'll see this same advisory, testers aren't familiar with them anymore.
There's a fair bit of play in them by design, unless they are noisy when rotated, I wouldn't worry.
by cobblers
22 Feb 2024, 21:11
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: All Terrain Tyres
Replies: 16
Views: 1031

Re: All Terrain Tyres

I have had BFG K02s on several vehicles, used daily. They're fairly inoffensive but you are definitely aware you're running all terrain tyres. They make a little bit of noise. Absolutely unstoppable in the snow. Reasonable road manners, not too sketchy in the rain but they do have an impact on MPG. ...
by cobblers
19 Feb 2024, 12:17
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Windscreen bottom corner repair panels
Replies: 9
Views: 643

Re: Windscreen bottom corner repair panels

Oh, if your rust is relatively minor, I have repaired quite a few vans using the corner repair sections from schofields that are sold for a splitty https://www.alanhschofield.com/ourparts/prod_2425977-Windscreen-Repair-Lip-Outer-5067-211805040A.html https://www.alanhschofield.com/ourparts/prod_24259...
by cobblers
19 Feb 2024, 10:36
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Windscreen bottom corner repair panels
Replies: 9
Views: 643

Re: Windscreen bottom corner repair panels

There are a few companies based in europe that will forward parcels on to the UK if required. I have a feeling my last order from them might have been the one that tipped them over the edge into realising it's not worth the ballache dealing with our inept postal and customs systems. I ordered a driv...