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by alistair1780
27 Apr 2013, 09:42
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: starter motor fit 60 miles from home!
Replies: 3
Views: 744

starter motor fit 60 miles from home!

Hi i have a 1985 1900 automatic that is refusing to start .I have had problems with my starter motor (not for the first time) and 4 weeks ago had it looked at since then been starting great. Pulled over yesterday in Chislehurst kent 60 miles from where I live (Folkestone) and won't start called AA l...
by alistair1780
19 Mar 2012, 19:00
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: too much atf in gearbox
Replies: 3
Views: 402

Re: too much atf in gearbox

Thanks Rob will try that tomorrow !
by alistair1780
19 Mar 2012, 18:21
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: too much atf in gearbox
Replies: 3
Views: 402

too much atf in gearbox

Hi have a 1985 auto topped up with too much atf! how do I drain off ? looked in haynes manual but coudn't find anything . Thanks for looking
by alistair1780
07 Jan 2012, 11:27
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: carvelle rear seats to multivan bed
Replies: 6
Views: 1310

Re: carvelle rear seats to multivan bed

yes do have armrests as I like a good nights kip might have to go down your route thanks for your help. I am a carpenter so should be able to sort out!
by alistair1780
06 Jan 2012, 17:31
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: carvelle rear seats to multivan bed
Replies: 6
Views: 1310

Re: carvelle rear seats to multivan bed

Thanks guys for pics and advice given me a few more options! .
by alistair1780
05 Jan 2012, 22:48
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: carvelle rear seats to multivan bed
Replies: 6
Views: 1310

carvelle rear seats to multivan bed

Hi all, happy new year ! I have an 85 caravelle with rear seats that the back folds forward. Seats in excellent condition so want to keep but would like to convert to multivan type R&R seats. Anyone know where I can buy the mechanism/hinges from? judging from pics that I have seen they appear to...
by alistair1780
05 Aug 2011, 22:50
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Right type of radio ?
Replies: 2
Views: 350

Re: Right type of radio ?

THANKS
by alistair1780
05 Aug 2011, 19:56
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Right type of radio ?
Replies: 2
Views: 350

Right type of radio ?

looking to buy old blaupunkt radio with 12 volt neg earth (means nothing to me! should have paid more attention in physics class) is this suitable for a 1985 caravelle? Thanks for looking Alistair
by alistair1780
31 Jul 2011, 08:10
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: early ferry - Marine Drive Dover
Replies: 3
Views: 575

Re: early ferry - Marine Drive Dover

Hope this not to late but very pretty campsites in Folkestone 7 miles and 15 mins from Dover docks.( Little Switzerland ) Camping below cliffes great woodland walks! (warren campsite ) right on seaside both campsites close to one another and both found Off of Wearbay Road; Folkestone .Any help neede...
by alistair1780
27 Jul 2011, 21:10
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help automatic gearbox leaking !
Replies: 2
Views: 463

Re: Help automatic gearbox leaking !

Thanks Aidan thats A great help Will ring him .
by alistair1780
27 Jul 2011, 15:34
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help automatic gearbox leaking !
Replies: 2
Views: 463

Help automatic gearbox leaking !

I have a 1900 automatic B reg' with automatic box leaking all over drive, wife not happy!! Trying to track down a sump pan and a cover approx' 100ml diameter held on by spring (don't know proper name!) part number is 090325373 (not available any more). These have both rusted and do not want to remov...
by alistair1780
07 Jun 2011, 20:52
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: folding seats that don,t fold flat!
Replies: 3
Views: 584

Re: folding seats that don,t fold flat!

Thankyou gents for your help. You have giving me a few ideas of what to do if I cannot find the mechanism to convert my existing seats
by alistair1780
04 Jun 2011, 19:51
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: folding seats that don,t fold flat!
Replies: 3
Views: 584

folding seats that don,t fold flat!

Hi new to this so please bear with me! Recently purchased a 1985 caravelle GL (7 seater) in the instruction manual it shows seats folding down to form bed. The seats in manual seem to have a central release grip mine has not! so assuming manual showing a different model. The seats are in great condi...