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by tomsneade
13 Oct 2014, 04:41
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Fitting new wing mirror
Replies: 5
Views: 2016

Re: Fitting new wing mirror

Thanks a lot slowcoach !
by tomsneade
12 Oct 2014, 13:17
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Fitting new wing mirror
Replies: 5
Views: 2016

Re: Fitting new wing mirror

Ralf ! appologies.
by tomsneade
12 Oct 2014, 13:16
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Fitting new wing mirror
Replies: 5
Views: 2016

Re: Fitting new wing mirror

Thanks Ralph !...When I take the screw out, will the spring that you refer to not just fall inside the door panel ? Sorry for what seem a stupid question !
by tomsneade
12 Oct 2014, 12:49
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Fitting new wing mirror
Replies: 5
Views: 2016

Fitting new wing mirror

Hi folks. I need to fit new wing mirrors for convext type. Do these just screw into the existing holes or do I have to femove door panels and handles etc to gain access ? Thanks in advance. Tom.
by tomsneade
29 Sep 2014, 13:11
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Slow and poor acceleration
Replies: 6
Views: 2358

Re: Slow and poor acceleration

Thanks for all of your replies. Very helpful !
by tomsneade
26 Sep 2014, 10:39
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Slow and poor acceleration
Replies: 6
Views: 2358

Slow and poor acceleration

Hi folks. I have a 1985 1600 diesel t25, which, even on the flat, struggles to get above 50 mph and sometimes will lose speed on the motorway and drop to 40 mph...Hills are a nightmare. You can imagine the abuse that we get when the road opens up and frustrated drivers pass ! Any advice please. Than...
by tomsneade
25 Jun 2012, 11:23
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Loose trigger wire (starter motor)
Replies: 8
Views: 1527

Re: Loose trigger wire (starter motor)

Ta very much for your help !....I'll give it a go.
by tomsneade
25 Jun 2012, 10:44
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Loose trigger wire (starter motor)
Replies: 8
Views: 1527

Re: Loose trigger wire (starter motor)

Thanks again, Ian....If I do have a blowtorch, would a cig lighter do the same job ?....If not, I think that I will have to take it to van hospital !...sorry for being a bother, but If I can do it myself, you will have saved me s**t loads of ££££'s !
by tomsneade
25 Jun 2012, 09:31
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Loose trigger wire (starter motor)
Replies: 8
Views: 1527

Re: Loose trigger wire (starter motor)

Thanks very much, Ian. Where might I buy one of these "Thingies" and what should I ask for ? ....Sorry, I ain't NO mechanic !
by tomsneade
25 Jun 2012, 09:09
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Loose trigger wire (starter motor)
Replies: 8
Views: 1527

Loose trigger wire (starter motor)

Hi folks, I have a T 25 1985 diesel 1600 van. Quite frequently I have to reconnect the trigger wire (which works it's way off it's pin during a journey) to get her going again. I have been told that I need to have it stripped back and replaced. Is this a simple job that can be done at home, or do I ...
by tomsneade
21 Apr 2012, 13:16
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: putting oil in
Replies: 12
Views: 1468

putting oil in

Hi, is there an easy way of putting in engine oil without getting it everywhere !!!Thanks....There is just no room to move ! :?:
by tomsneade
06 Aug 2011, 11:28
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: oil type
Replies: 3
Views: 863

Re: oil type

Many thanks for prompt reply !
by tomsneade
06 Aug 2011, 11:01
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: oil type
Replies: 3
Views: 863

oil type

Hi, I HAVE checked elsewhere AND my little hand book, but I just can't find what grade/type of engine oil to put in my 1985 t25 1600 diesel van ( EVEN HALFORDS tech staff could not help)...and we are off to France in the morning ! I would be eternally grateful for any answers ! Many thanks , Tom. (o...
by tomsneade
23 Mar 2011, 06:58
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: cold camping in Belgium
Replies: 4
Views: 675

cold camping in Belgium

Hi people, Does anybody know if "cold camping" ie sleeping in the camper-van on the road side is permitted in Belgium? Many thanks in advance for any replies!