Club 80-90 Forums

Hi Thea Sorry to hear you're having problems. The way I got into fixing bits myself was to have a very patient mechanic friend show me how to fix things as they happened. Is there anyone near you who could watch over you as you learn? Get a Haynes manual too (or another type of manual - they can be ...

I hit it like a girl.....it'll be fine!! No, I know it's not a permanent solution, just glad to be able to still get to work!

Good news! I hit the starter motor with a hammer and it is now working fine (and have bought a spare starter bush to have a go at replacing if I find the old one is shot). I know the lump hammer method isn't a permanent fix but at least the bus is back up and running for now! Still not sure why an o...

Thanks Aidan. I'm based in Chippenham, Wilts so if there is anybody out there who could help/advise, I would be grateful. I do know a bus mechanic but he's not around for the next fortnight and I'm supposed to be camping from 23rd! Typical. I think hotwiring is beyond me but I'm sure some of the loc...

Thanks for the fast response. Had a look at the wiring and none of it looks or feels loose. I know i did move stuff around when I was changing the filter (it was a pain to remove) - maybe I need someone who knows what they are doing to help me cos I might've caused more problems than what I started ...

Can an oil filter problem cause a starter motor problem at the same time? I had to replace the oil filter at the weekend after it developed a hole (at least it was Aldi's car park it leaked over and not my driveway). Everything was fine, the engine turned over, the leak was gone and I thought I had ...