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by swimmermjs
05 Mar 2012, 20:53
Forum: Campers
Topic: probably a daft question about gas supply & water
Replies: 7
Views: 1042

Re: probably a daft question about gas supply & water

Had a similar problem with the gas on my 1980 Devon Moonraker - eventually traced the problem to "gunk" in the pipeline caused by the years of no use. Eventually solved the problem by taking the pipes out and blowing through with a air pressure supply.
by swimmermjs
17 Jan 2012, 21:46
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1600 CT Exhaust
Replies: 1
Views: 326

1600 CT Exhaust

The exhaust on my 1600 CT Aircooled is blowing quite badly and will fail the MOT which is due. Have had a look underneath and the "u" shaped unit after the heat exchanger and before the silencer looks to have gone at the joint. A lot of the joints / bolts are quite corroded and not tried r...
by swimmermjs
06 Jan 2012, 22:53
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Horn not working
Replies: 5
Views: 1189

Re: Horn not working

Thanks for the comments - will have another look and cleaning session over the weekend to see if I can get it working :ok
by swimmermjs
05 Jan 2012, 22:34
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Horn not working
Replies: 5
Views: 1189

Horn not working

The horn on my 1980 1600 aircolled is not working - just emits a week "peep" when the button is pressed. I have taken the horn unit off and linked it directly to the battery and it makes a very loud noise. I have taken the button out of the steering wheel and looked at all the contacts (gi...
by swimmermjs
08 Nov 2011, 20:04
Forum: Campers
Topic: Devon side pop owners...
Replies: 7
Views: 1352

Re: Devon side pop owners...

Hi, I replaced the struts on my Deveon early this year - only had 3 but bought the 4 pack. Have noticed after using the van over the summer that the front single strut is starting to show signs of bending and when the roof is up the front sags slightly. Has anyone fitted the fourth strut at the fron...
by swimmermjs
03 Oct 2011, 20:57
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Horn not working
Replies: 1
Views: 476

Horn not working

My horn has ceased working! When the steering wheel push button is pressed the horn makes a quiet "squeak" and nothing else. I have taken the horn off the vehicle and directly connected it to the battery and it works - very loud. I have taken the steering wheel and checked / cleaned the te...