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by paddy1470
14 Aug 2012, 21:09
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2.0 cu air cooled problem under load
Replies: 2
Views: 587

Re: 2.0 cu air cooled problem under load

i only changed filter about 8 weeks ago but the other was in bad state and not changed 4 years but i will have a look thanks :)
by paddy1470
14 Aug 2012, 17:58
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2.0 cu air cooled problem under load
Replies: 2
Views: 587

2.0 cu air cooled problem under load

hi everyone i have 2l air cooled problem just occured out of blue the engine seems to die under load and come to halt .but when stationary will tick over fine and rev fine but drive 200m it will die .it has electric fuel pump could this be the problem ? or any way of testing it ?i just clutchin at s...
by paddy1470
29 Jul 2012, 21:04
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: fuel consumption/petrol fumes
Replies: 10
Views: 4283

Re: fuel consumption/petrol fumes

i went down to exmouth and had the same.it was not until i filled up to the brim i noticed leaking from the rotton pipes fpr expansion tank under the passenger wheel arch :)
by paddy1470
04 Jul 2012, 20:16
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: s w coastal walk cornwall
Replies: 6
Views: 1088

Re: s w coastal walk cornwall

Madwitch wrote:There's a really nice Camping & Caravanning Club site at Sennen - excellent facilities as you would expect. There are also a couple of other sites just off the A30 before Sennen and although I haven't tried them, they look nice. Hope this helps
thanks i will try and search on line 4 them :)
by paddy1470
29 Jun 2012, 20:56
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: s w coastal walk cornwall
Replies: 6
Views: 1088

Re: s w coastal walk cornwall

We stopped here during the mad winds in Cornwall about a month ago, trevalgan, a really nice spot and right on the coastal walk, don't get lost tho we ended up in the marsh and it was like total wipe out stepping across chunks of grass, ruined my nice new trainers, still laughing about it now!!! ht...
by paddy1470
27 Jun 2012, 21:15
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: s w coastal walk cornwall
Replies: 6
Views: 1088

s w coastal walk cornwall

hi has anyone done this walk i want 2 go from st ives right round to penzance and do u know of good campsites which have descent washrooms and electric hook up 4 van and excepts the dog .going in 2 weeks time thanks :)
by paddy1470
25 Jun 2012, 21:16
Forum: Campers
Topic: disabled ramps for a wheel chair
Replies: 7
Views: 2006

Re: disabled ramps for a wheel chair

thanks for replys i did not think they would b so expensive ill put in a wanted add and look on ebay now i know what im looking for thanks again :)
by paddy1470
23 Jun 2012, 21:10
Forum: Campers
Topic: disabled ramps for a wheel chair
Replies: 7
Views: 2006

disabled ramps for a wheel chair

hi, does anyone know what sort of ramps u can get for my van also wat length i would require 2 push someone up them comfortable.how do they fix on securely using the sliding door,thanks
by paddy1470
14 Jun 2012, 20:44
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: noisy brakes
Replies: 4
Views: 763

Re: noisy brakes

thanks i will do that the weekend if the rain stops lol :D
by paddy1470
13 Jun 2012, 21:49
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: noisy brakes
Replies: 4
Views: 763

Re: noisy brakes

i have jacked up the wheel and spun it but i suppose that was when brakes were cold and did spin with out problem
by paddy1470
13 Jun 2012, 21:29
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: noisy brakes
Replies: 4
Views: 763

noisy brakes

hi all got my van just on road full mot but now have prob with brakes .had new disks pads and wheel bearing and passed mot 100% but after i drive van 4 an hour i get a constant horrible squeal but if i put foot on brake gentley noise disappears ,take foot off brake noise back. it must only occur whe...
by paddy1470
13 Jun 2012, 21:17
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: positive battery wire getting hot
Replies: 5
Views: 983

Re: positive battery wire getting hot

thanks for the advice
by paddy1470
12 Jun 2012, 21:33
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: positive battery wire getting hot
Replies: 5
Views: 983

Re: positive battery wire getting hot

i will try that first thanks :D
by paddy1470
12 Jun 2012, 21:31
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: mpg on a 2l cu air cooled van
Replies: 6
Views: 862

Re: mpg on a 2l cu air cooled van

many thanks all just have to live with it may invest in electronic ignition but y mess when running fine :D
by paddy1470
12 Jun 2012, 21:07
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: mpg on a 2l cu air cooled van
Replies: 6
Views: 862

mpg on a 2l cu air cooled van

can anyone tell me wat mpg should i b gettin on my air cooled van and is there ways i can improve it.at moment i get about 18 mpg .many thanks