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by davec1
31 May 2012, 11:35
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: LPG 2.1 wont run on petrol. aggghhhhhh!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 2702

Re: LPG 2.1 wont run on petrol. aggghhhhhh!!!

ah thanks mate, popping to hardware shop now.
so new to this looked and it wasnt Jubilee and was all lost.

many thanks!
by davec1
31 May 2012, 09:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: LPG 2.1 wont run on petrol. aggghhhhhh!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 2702

Re: LPG 2.1 wont run on petrol. aggghhhhhh!!!

ok let me say now, if you haven't guessed already i am a bit of a novice at all this, got the pump from Steve at gasure yesterday raced home excited about fitting it and hopefully getting her running on fuel again. Pump bolts werent too bad, but the clips that hold the two pipes on are something i h...
by davec1
29 May 2012, 10:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: starter
Replies: 2
Views: 655

Re: starter

i recently changed mine, be sure to change the copper bush too, you need a m12 tap i borrowed one from a mechanic mate, tells you how to do it on the wiki and its easier than i thought. Also be sure to emery cloth the connections when you take them off and make them nice and shiny again. Once i hook...
by davec1
29 May 2012, 08:52
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: LPG 2.1 wont run on petrol. aggghhhhhh!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 2702

Re: LPG 2.1 wont run on petrol. aggghhhhhh!!!

I spoke with steve at gasure again a moment ago, talked over a few ideas and i explained that my local garages are a bit reluctant to work on this as itsLLPG, anyway, short of it is, he is kindly sending me a known good fuel pump for me to swap it over and see if it cures the problem. really chuffed...
by davec1
28 May 2012, 14:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: LPG 2.1 wont run on petrol. aggghhhhhh!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 2702

Re: LPG 2.1 wont run on petrol. aggghhhhhh!!!

does anyone know how i measure the fuel pressure? is it a job for a garage or something that can be done from home? bleed valve near dizzy seems to have some pressure behind it. The pump is defo making the same noises that its always made. checked all switches and fuses all fine. really stumped with...
by davec1
25 May 2012, 12:44
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: LPG 2.1 wont run on petrol. aggghhhhhh!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 2702

Re: LPG 2.1 wont run on petrol. aggghhhhhh!!!

thanks all, printing these notes off to check again this evening

And thank you Gasure really appreciated the advise you gave me over email earlier today.
by davec1
25 May 2012, 09:07
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: LPG 2.1 wont run on petrol. aggghhhhhh!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 2702

LPG 2.1 wont run on petrol. aggghhhhhh!!!

I was wondering if anyone had any advice with a LPG problem I have. My van runs so sweet on LPG, but for a time when I switch it to petrol it was running a bit lumpy, I did a full service leads plugs the lot and it ran really well on both fuels for a while. Now, it won’t run on petrol at all, I flic...
by davec1
13 Apr 2012, 09:10
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: battery replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 2134

Re: battery replacement

really appreciate the replies here, i am off this lunch time to buy the best i can get within the size limitations of the battery box, many thanks all!
by davec1
12 Apr 2012, 09:54
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: battery replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 2134

Re: battery replacement

Spoken with my local motor factor who have been really helpful since i had my van, they say their records show either of the these batteries 570 cold crank amp @ £54 inc the vat or 640 cold crank amp @ £62 inc the vat made by EUSA 3 yr warranty would going for the larger one throw up any other probl...
by davec1
12 Apr 2012, 08:00
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: battery replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 2134

battery replacement

i have a 2.1 Bluestar, and i need a new battery.
the current unit is a DRIVETEC HEAVY DUTY part number 096D with 510 cold amps
Is this the correct battery for my van? i just wanted to check before i shell out for a new one

and, anyone know the best place to source one ?

many thanks
by davec1
13 Jan 2012, 13:17
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: chin spoiler in need of a tidy up
Replies: 10
Views: 1838

Re: chin spoiler in need of a tidy up

thanks for the help, while i am tacking this job i may as well tidy up the front grilles, i am guessing the best thing to bring these back to life is the usual back to black etc etc ? or is there something else, much better for the job ?
by davec1
13 Jan 2012, 11:37
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: chin spoiler in need of a tidy up
Replies: 10
Views: 1838

Re: chin spoiler in need of a tidy up

thats chaps, will get along to halfords and find the satin black tomorrow morning.
guessing they are easy to remove ? from a quick look it does appear to be complete.
by davec1
12 Jan 2012, 17:37
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: chin spoiler in need of a tidy up
Replies: 10
Views: 1838

chin spoiler in need of a tidy up

hi all, my bluestar has recently come back from the paint shop and looks great, but i have the usual fading / greyness of the chin spoiler. can anyone recommend the best way to bring this back to life. I can see there are a lot of bumper care products out there, would something like this do the job,...
by davec1
08 Nov 2011, 09:53
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Window seals tintop multivan
Replies: 3
Views: 795

Re: Window seals tintop multivan

hi there, thanks for the link, i will take a look, i need the 2x side seals, so 4x total for now.
by davec1
08 Nov 2011, 09:13
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Window seals tintop multivan
Replies: 3
Views: 795

Window seals tintop multivan

HI all, i am new to this site, so if i have posted in the wrong place etc etc i am sorry! can anyone advise the best place for me to purchase replacement window rubbers for a tin top multivan, i called JK yesterday and was suprised that they cost £162 for the side, and a massive £489 all in inc the ...