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Had similar, also a 1.9 DG. I'd added a relay to the trigger wire a few years ago.  Then got the 'click' but no action from the starter.  Turned out it was the solenoid -  it was being thrown, hence the click, but the big heavy copper contact in the end was worn, so not closing the high current circ...

Yes added holes + grommets when I did the O/S so will do that again.
Pipecleaner = great idea, thank you.

Rob

I'm doing this job on Vinnie at the moment.  A question for the hive mind - how do you paint the inside surfaces of the channel for the sliding door seal?  There's return edges so surfaces inside are hidden from an aerosol or brush.   Anyone got a creative solution?
Thanks,
Rob

Sounds similar to Vinnie.  Once up to cruising speed he's happy, but add an incline and he's immediately slowing down.  Just very little torque in our DG's for propelling 2+tons uphill.  And we have a lot of hills in Argyll - sorry to all other road users!!!

Rob

No, the outrigger is the inverted U shaped structure that runs directly from the JP inwards towards the centre of the van.

Rob

Is it possible the upper spring seat & 'top hat' is corroded and the top of the spring isn't locating centrally?  I went to replace Vinnie's rear springs last year as the rear had dropped so assumed broken springs.  Turned out the upper mount was rotten both side, so the springs (both intact!) h...

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^wot jrt said, replacing the voltage regulator/brushes unit works wonders - did mine a few months ago and those missing volts suddenly returned.  
Rob

We got new canvas for our side opening Leisuredrive from proudtopop.co.uk  Didn't fit it ourselves, Bailies car trimmers in Paisey, Glasgow did it for us.

Rob

Early front suspension system.  Replaced the outer bushes with BW sourced ones 2 years / 6000 miles ago. Inner bushes & steel spacer replaced before that with BW items.  Outer bush on both sides now have splits - seems a bit premature? Steering alignment & geometry recently checked and ok, b...

Hi. We've got a 2007 A4 convertible as the 'practical' car  :shock:  to go with Vinnie.  I can do some measuring to see how the seats look.  First glance they might be low enough to fit under the steering wheel ok.  I fitted Momo seats from an Alpha in Vinnie and had to fabricate new mounts as the r...

Having done that job myself, I agree - walk away, that's not structurally sound and not a simple job.

Rob