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by mellogecko
30 Apr 2013, 16:14
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Mobile Mechanic with VW knowledge on or around Wirral?
Replies: 3
Views: 707

Re: Mobile Mechanic with VW knowledge on or around Wirral?

Fresh Petrol and new filter Ian, driven throughout winter, ruff but there. Think it pooped itself once it realised it was due for its MOT.
To Steve, let you down a few times with this van, except for the snowed in part! Fancy a call out?? Thanks guys, i'll check all that out!
by mellogecko
30 Apr 2013, 13:34
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Mobile Mechanic with VW knowledge on or around Wirral?
Replies: 3
Views: 707

Mobile Mechanic with VW knowledge on or around Wirral?

Hey folks! Im stuck, MOT & tax now out, and a van that wont run past warming up. Changed plugs, leads, belts, ignition mod, coil, checked pipes, changed pipes, temp sensors, cleaned carb... a fuel mix/timing issue maybe? i don't know enough to fiddle with that it seems. So if anyone has any reco...
by mellogecko
06 Apr 2013, 09:42
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: pierburg carb question?
Replies: 8
Views: 1435

Re: pierburg carb question?

Thanks Steve and fellow members. Replaced blanked pipe. Found a split in the crankshaft breather hose whilst i had my head in there, would that affect engine running?
by mellogecko
05 Apr 2013, 20:14
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: pierburg carb question?
Replies: 8
Views: 1435

pierburg carb question?

Technically as a worded question this wont blow you away but looking down at my Carb from above, at the base pointing forwards is an inch (or so) sized nozzle with a very split small hose stuck onit. This hose has a screw rammed in blocking its end. Engine is 1.9 watercooled LPG conversion that wont...
by mellogecko
03 Apr 2013, 12:21
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Expansion/Header Tank just above min..
Replies: 4
Views: 719

Re: Expansion/Header Tank just above min..

Thanks for the replys, filled to the brim and cleaned up sensor.
by mellogecko
03 Apr 2013, 11:44
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Expansion/Header Tank just above min..
Replies: 4
Views: 719

Re: Expansion/Header Tank just above min..

Header Tank, dalek top i mean. Only has a Min line on mine. Top up tank behind Reg flap is at a constant Max.
by mellogecko
03 Apr 2013, 10:53
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Expansion/Header Tank just above min..
Replies: 4
Views: 719

Expansion/Header Tank just above min..

Hey folks, i've found that my expansion tank is just above the Min mark. Recently when the vans been driven and reached running temp it cuts out, i wait abit, then it starts fine. This is on LPG. Obviously i need to top it up but where too? and could this be why i'm cutting out??
by mellogecko
01 Aug 2012, 22:46
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: The 10 minute Breakdown Conundrum... Returns!
Replies: 20
Views: 3294

Re: The 10 minute Breakdown Conundrum... Returns!

Cheers folks for the above suggestions, going to try that new wire tip next. Module on order, dub doubly checks on all air intakes, filters and hoses tomorrow, wife wont let me use the hair dryer!... though she used it on me for having a mini van spending spree again :lol:
by mellogecko
30 Jul 2012, 19:56
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: The 10 minute Breakdown Conundrum... Returns!
Replies: 20
Views: 3294

Re: The 10 minute Breakdown Conundrum... Returns!

Hehe.. Steve's seen the Carb! lets just say he's knows that in the distant past it's been ever so slightly tinkered with!! The vans ran great for the last year all seals and hoses seem tight. Real puzzler this one. Do i spend and change all i can in the hope it goes? Someone on here once wrote that ...
by mellogecko
29 Jul 2012, 18:08
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: The 10 minute Breakdown Conundrum... Returns!
Replies: 20
Views: 3294

Re: The 10 minute Breakdown Conundrum... Returns!

Proper sulking going on at The Farmers Arms, Frankby... hic! grumble grumble
by mellogecko
27 Jul 2012, 22:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: The 10 minute Breakdown Conundrum... Returns!
Replies: 20
Views: 3294

Re: The 10 minute Breakdown Conundrum... Returns!

Run mainly on lpg, should have put that in guys, sorry! On 12hr nights at the mo, so will be at it again on sunday. Wire checks first... then a sulk in the beer garden.
by mellogecko
27 Jul 2012, 14:10
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: The 10 minute Breakdown Conundrum... Returns!
Replies: 20
Views: 3294

The 10 minute Breakdown Conundrum... Returns!

Hey folks, any open ideas?? so all was driving fine and confidence in Stitch was returning in spades.. then it ground to a halt again. Looking through the whole site theres been many a member with this problem. You start fine, drive about 10 minutes then lose power, cut out. Will start fine but no d...
by mellogecko
30 Oct 2011, 10:23
Forum: Campers
Topic: Retro awning
Replies: 2
Views: 1044

Re: Retro awning

I've got a Royal Traveller 3 Drive Away Awning. Its the length of my 83 Hi Top, full zip out back, no hassels with the slide door. I don't know the age but its got the retro feel i guess!
by mellogecko
21 Sep 2011, 21:28
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Keep the Side Slide or fit a Louvre Window? Hmm..
Replies: 8
Views: 1220

Re: Keep the Side Slide or fit a Louvre Window? Hmm..

Ace guys! Minds made up, Lourve it shall be. Thanks :ok