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by linkin582
20 Mar 2013, 11:22
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: some photos of my van....
Replies: 44
Views: 15701

Re: some photos of my van....

looking good keep us updated
by linkin582
16 Mar 2013, 19:46
Forum: Campers
Topic: Help identifying Gas outlet on T25 Westfalia
Replies: 9
Views: 2270

Re: Help identifying Gas outlet on T25 Westfalia

that looks very much like a air line fitting to me. if it is not really designed for gas http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-PCL-AIR-LINE-HOSE-TOOL-FITTING-COUPLING-CONNECTOR-1-4-BSP-MALE-THREAD-/190807429937?pt=UK_Air_Tools_and_Compressors&hash=item2c6d025331" onclick="window.open(this....
by linkin582
04 Mar 2013, 21:15
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: engine lid seal
Replies: 6
Views: 1273

Re: engine lid seal

'tiger seal ' iv not found anything that it can't stick.
by linkin582
03 Mar 2013, 17:20
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Anyone fitted a higher ah starter battery for petrol van?
Replies: 38
Views: 6696

Re: Anyone fitted a higher ah starter battery for petrol van?

how old is your currant battery? have you had it load tested ???
by linkin582
03 Mar 2013, 16:11
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Seems very cheap... Starter motor
Replies: 3
Views: 751

Re: Seems very cheap... Starter motor

they are made in china
the way they word the warranty is strange. 2 years legal warranty not two years parts warranty
but you never know could be fine
by linkin582
26 Feb 2013, 17:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Which diesel fuel pump?
Replies: 6
Views: 987

Re: Which diesel fuel pump?

is it a turbo, non turbo ,sdi engine ?
by linkin582
20 Feb 2013, 18:22
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: power steering leaking?
Replies: 5
Views: 732

Re: power steering leaking?

the rubber seals over time can shrink and dry out sort of. if it is a only a drip you can get a treatment made by wynns which causes them to swell slightly, gives them a bit more life. it is about £9. i belive halfords or most factors can supply it. you just add it to the fliud and thats it . hoer t...
by linkin582
19 Feb 2013, 19:24
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: power steering leaking?
Replies: 5
Views: 732

Re: power steering leaking?

how much came out? a drip or are you topping up the fluid often ?
by linkin582
18 Feb 2013, 19:59
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Muck off! Anyone know how? Advice.
Replies: 23
Views: 4647

Re: Muck off! Anyone know how? Advice.

i use brake / clutch cleaner (about £10 from motor factors for 5 liters ) in a spray bottle leave to soak then wipe have all doors open and plenty of air and a dust mask
by linkin582
18 Feb 2013, 19:43
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: track rod ends Non VW Citroen Xsara
Replies: 5
Views: 948

Re: track rod ends Non VW Citroen Xsara

i would repalce at the same time they are cheap, cut them off new ones come with a alan key or torq drive at the end of the tread or two flats for a spanner to allow you to hold them while doing them up. when you get them it will be obvious. they can be tight on the thread so hitting with a hammer t...
by linkin582
17 Feb 2013, 18:31
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: rusted in bolt,
Replies: 2
Views: 536

Re: rusted in bolt,

basics first ,lots of WD40 and time let it soak in over a few hours .keep giving it a spray every now and then,if still no move. how much heat do you get on it ? i use a plumbers propane torch and get it red hot then shock with a hammer or impact gun