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by john1
08 May 2013, 18:08
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Weekend trip South west Scotland (Pics)
Replies: 1
Views: 2115

Re: Weekend trip South west Scotland (Pics)

i love it down the MOG try the Clash pub next time you are there the food is great. I think he lets you camp up with the Van but I have never done so.
by john1
27 Dec 2012, 02:28
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Would your bet be on the cv joints
Replies: 9
Views: 1716

Re: Would your bet be on the cv joints

flyinghitop wrote:Nosey time: can you give me an idea of the cost?

40 bangers
by john1
24 Sep 2012, 19:31
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Best front seats
Replies: 12
Views: 3216

Re: Best front seats

I have been thinking about this but I'm going for a refurb of the ones fitted. :ok
by john1
05 Sep 2012, 18:43
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Highlands & islands
Replies: 82
Views: 17585

Re: Highlands & islands

Hi all, Im taking my bus over to Scotland for a 2 trip (hopefully as its broken down in the Irish mountains at the moment :( ) I had planned on Island hopping up along the West coast but found the ferries to be very expensive on the calmac website. So now the rough plan is: Troon Isle of Arran back...
by john1
19 Aug 2012, 18:09
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Highlands & islands
Replies: 82
Views: 17585

Re: Highlands & islands

Glad you a nice time, looking forward to your thread, :ok
by john1
11 Aug 2012, 19:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Sorting out a popping valve
Replies: 12
Views: 2100

Re: Sorting out a popping valve

is it on run down? Going down hills with foot off the gas?
by john1
10 Aug 2012, 20:45
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Camper van is sluggish
Replies: 3
Views: 784

Re: Camper van is sluggish

Lucky Pebble,,, I like that idea I'm getting one! :rofl :rofl :rofl

On topic Id go for a service and check all Vac pipes. :ok
by john1
10 Aug 2012, 20:40
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: camping and fishing
Replies: 15
Views: 6313

Re: camping and fishing

annavr6@vwheritage wrote:yeah we also sea fis me and my partner so that would be good to know. Only place i can think is newhaven but also once you are there your there as there is no getting under the barrier after 5 to get back out till morning

I only know of spots in Scotland, What area are you visiting?
by john1
09 Aug 2012, 21:20
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: camping and fishing
Replies: 15
Views: 6313

Re: camping and fishing

sea fishing?
by john1
27 Jul 2012, 18:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: The 10 minute Breakdown Conundrum... Returns!
Replies: 20
Views: 3327

Re: The 10 minute Breakdown Conundrum... Returns!

worth a check

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by john1
24 Jul 2012, 19:37
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Highlands & islands
Replies: 82
Views: 17585

Re: Highlands & islands

Did you say LAKE!! Tut Tut we will send you home girl,,,lol
by john1
17 Jul 2012, 20:54
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Highlands & islands
Replies: 82
Views: 17585

Re: Highlands & islands

Kelvyn wrote:ding-dang-dhu, your van looks just like our 'Doris'.

Anyway, thought I would share some of my highlands and islands photos - started uploading some just now.

http://www.flickr.com//photos/44309024@ ... 1006/show/

Great pics there dude. :ok
by john1
12 Jul 2012, 22:17
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Highlands & islands
Replies: 82
Views: 17585

Re: Highlands & islands

Now is the time to be there, Celtic music festival, check BBC ALBA. I love this place, great fishing. :ok
by john1
08 Jul 2012, 15:13
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2ltr Aircooled engine knocking
Replies: 9
Views: 1618

Re: 2ltr Aircooled engine knocking

did you put the airbox on straightaway after it was run , or did you leave it overnight then fit the airbox if its the latter its probably a lazy hydraulic lifter what just needs the engine running longer to build up pressure in the hydraulic tappet If its this a wee drive will get the pressure up,...
by john1
28 Jun 2012, 18:18
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: twin carb balancing
Replies: 5
Views: 1037

Re: twin carb balancing

Hello, I think this may be the video you mean :wink: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qayyc9Z4E0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; There is b4 and after. I will get round to doing a full how to rebuild carbs video, when I get time, and better software :roll: Cordialement, :ok ...