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by Boffer
10 Feb 2018, 08:30
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Power Steering fluid
Replies: 2
Views: 2548

Power Steering fluid

Hi folks!

The Haynes manual says to use Dexron type ATF power steering fluid. Family is in the van and we’re travelling... reckon any ATF type from any petrol station will work or is this very specific stuff?

Many thanks!

Gary
by Boffer
29 Mar 2013, 23:49
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Bearings welded to spindle
Replies: 6
Views: 1382

Re: Bearings welded to spindle

Makes sense. That is also the advise from some nice folk in Wareham who run Kombi Classics. Cheers.
by Boffer
28 Mar 2013, 19:21
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Bearings welded to spindle
Replies: 6
Views: 1382

Re: Bearings welded to spindle

WD-40? yeah I did.. well sprayed it a few times. But you can see how hard i was hitting it from the pic. Blow lamp is a good idea though.. I've got one for wall paper stripping in the shed that ought to be good. Thanks!
by Boffer
28 Mar 2013, 17:42
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Bearings welded to spindle
Replies: 6
Views: 1382

Bearings welded to spindle

i just spent the morning (as a novice) replacing the bearings on my front wheels. All went well until it was time to pull off the disc. It seems that the race of the outer bearing had welded itself onto the spindle! I took a large chisel and hammer and smashed it but it didn't shift. I think my opti...
by Boffer
28 Mar 2013, 17:28
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: N/S front "roaring noise"
Replies: 9
Views: 4406

Re: N/S front "roaring noise"

i just spent the morning (as a novice) replacing the bearings on my front wheels. All went well until it was time to pull off the disc. It seems that the race of the outer bearing has welded itself onto the spindle! I took a large chisel and hammer and smashed it but it didn't shift. I think my opti...
by Boffer
24 Feb 2013, 16:57
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: oil pressure gauge
Replies: 1
Views: 852

Re: oil pressure gauge

Seems to be litte info on this... I saw a good video here...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ErSE6qLGbE&sns=em" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

... But would like to know what parts to buy.. Don't suppose you remember what you bought do you?

Thanks!
by Boffer
26 Aug 2010, 08:49
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: In France and belts breaking...help!
Replies: 3
Views: 975

In France and belts breaking...help!

HI there, was wondering if anyone might be able to offer up an explanation.... :? couple of days ago my alternator belt broke... I spotted the red battery light on the dash plus my coolant temperature rising & light flashing so pulled over. Picked the van up from a garage last night where they h...