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by elmo makaroy
22 May 2011, 11:52
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: loss of power
Replies: 15
Views: 2286

Re: loss of power

BEFORE you try anything that has been mentioned can i just say that i had this same problem, your tank outlet pipe is blocked! if you disconnect the fuel pipe coming from the tank fuel should pour out averywere! i had the same problem after running low on fuel, i have swapped the fuel pipe to the ot...
by elmo makaroy
01 May 2011, 19:12
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: which model have I got?
Replies: 3
Views: 1893

Re: which model have I got?

my logbook just says "volkswagen campervan" but its a tintop but it has an old electrolux fridge exhaust and a camper style slatted window on one side, so im guessing someone converted it in the past and changed it to campervan on the logbook then?
by elmo makaroy
01 May 2011, 18:55
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: anti roll bar drop link replacing, wich one do i need?
Replies: 4
Views: 870

anti roll bar drop link replacing, wich one do i need?

well the drivers side anti roll bar drop link has snapped at the thread were it was so rusty, now im trying to figure out which one i need to replace it, there seems to be a choice of straight ones or ones with a slight bend does anyone have any ideas? also were is the cheapest place to get this par...
by elmo makaroy
23 Apr 2011, 18:11
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Construction of fuel tanks query
Replies: 6
Views: 816

Re: Construction of fuel tanks query

i recently had a problem were my tank outlet was blocked up so i have now blocked it up and im using the one on the other side, the van runs fine and as far as i know they must be the same both sides
by elmo makaroy
20 Apr 2011, 22:11
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: removing petrol tank and cleaning?
Replies: 15
Views: 2529

Re: removing petrol tank and cleaning?

fixed the problem today!!! well wot i found was that i have another outlet which is exactly the same on the other side of the tank which i believe is for a fuel return (if you have one) but obviously i dont so it was just plugged up, just connected the fuel line to the other side outlet of the tank ...
by elmo makaroy
20 Apr 2011, 09:07
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: removing petrol tank and cleaning?
Replies: 15
Views: 2529

Re: removing petrol tank and cleaning?

thats great but you have to understand that i have no other transport so untill i get the money to get a new tank i need to get it running again as i am actuually stranded at a friends at the moment,

so you think its blocked and needs removing to unblock?

thanks for all the help so far guys
by elmo makaroy
19 Apr 2011, 22:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: removing petrol tank and cleaning?
Replies: 15
Views: 2529

Re: removing petrol tank and cleaning?

wot do you mean when you say "brim" the tank???

do you mean fill it up to the top? will this get the fuel flowing out?
by elmo makaroy
19 Apr 2011, 21:05
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: removing petrol tank and cleaning?
Replies: 15
Views: 2529

Re: removing petrol tank and cleaning?

yes but wot i need to be sure of before changing the fuel tank for a new one is make sure that it definatly needs replacing, i just want to verify, if there is no fuel coming out of my tank when i disconnect the fuel line from it, is this because its blocked???, or is it possible it could be an air ...
by elmo makaroy
19 Apr 2011, 20:52
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: removing petrol tank and cleaning?
Replies: 15
Views: 2529

Re: removing petrol tank and cleaning?

i am just thinking i should ask this , if i have run my van out of fuel and then i fill it up with about 10 litres of fuel, will that be enough for the level of fuel in the tank to reach the outlet pipe of the fuel tank, like should i put more fuel than that in it try and get the level of fuel in th...
by elmo makaroy
19 Apr 2011, 20:18
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: removing petrol tank and cleaning?
Replies: 15
Views: 2529

removing petrol tank and cleaning?

hi, well once again im am having the same problem i have had three of four times now since ive had the van, van works fine, then one day wont start and the tank blocks up, basically i have no fuel coming out of my petrol tank if i disconnect the fuel line directly from it, even though i know there i...
by elmo makaroy
08 Apr 2011, 15:14
Forum: Campers
Topic: fitting interior plywood panels
Replies: 4
Views: 809

Re: fitting interior plywood panels

well ive fixed all the panels in place and im quite pleased with them, even though they are thicker 6mm mdf they are nice and sturdy and they block out alot of road noise to, ive even carpet the sliding door panel, just got to carpet the rest and fit the bed and im ready for some camping,
by elmo makaroy
08 Apr 2011, 12:29
Forum: Campers
Topic: fitting interior plywood panels
Replies: 4
Views: 809

Re: fitting interior plywood panels

ive just cut all of my panels out but now i have to secure them, i have self tappers but the mdf ive used is 6mm thick and im now not sure that its flexible enuff for the self tappers to hold it, the wood seemed alot more flexible when it was one big sheet, im gunna try and make it work andway as iv...
by elmo makaroy
08 Apr 2011, 07:59
Forum: Campers
Topic: fitting interior plywood panels
Replies: 4
Views: 809

fitting interior plywood panels

just about to head to B&Q to buy the plywood so i can cut out some interior panels for my van and then i can carpet and fit the bed, my question is, wot can i buy from B&Q to secure the panels in place? and wot size (bolts rivets screws etc) will i need, also when i secure the bed in place i...
by elmo makaroy
07 Apr 2011, 14:37
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: should i remove my heat exchangers?
Replies: 8
Views: 1010

Re: should i remove my heat exchangers?

wot pipes do i need then? and were can i get them from?, do i just run the pipes straight into the motor in the front?
by elmo makaroy
07 Apr 2011, 09:39
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: should i remove my heat exchangers?
Replies: 8
Views: 1010

Re: should i remove my heat exchangers?

ok scrap that idea then, i just thought it would be a good way to keep my engine from getting too warm, especially in the summer months