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by jock_sbfc
01 Aug 2007, 13:46
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Petrol pong :? Newbie camper owner!
Replies: 17
Views: 3190

Just in case it is, I've got an early petrol tank for sale here (based in Liverpool).

Let me know if you need it.
by jock_sbfc
15 May 2007, 07:53
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Window winder hits door speaker 'fix'.
Replies: 4
Views: 932

Brillant. I've got the same problem and was starting to think about how to solve it (just got the speakers put in, so the bonus of sound was out-weighing the heat problem!)
by jock_sbfc
05 Apr 2007, 09:53
Forum: Technical Questions and Answers (archived from live forum)
Topic: Hot Starting Problem
Replies: 3
Views: 8089

I'll give it a shot this afternoon. I've not tried it. :oops: :lol:

Thanks for the reply, and I'll let you know how I get on...

(Oh, and I'm a newbie, with no manual - so I've no idea about anything! :) )
by jock_sbfc
04 Apr 2007, 21:03
Forum: Technical Questions and Answers (archived from live forum)
Topic: Hot Starting Problem
Replies: 3
Views: 8089

Hot Starting Problem

Hi all - hope this is in the right section. Anyway, my 1984 Caravelle 1.9 DG doesn't like starting when its hot. It sounds almost like flat battery (i.e. not enough 'whizz' to turn it over). It, however, starts on the notch almost everytime when cold. A little history: a. I've replaced the starter m...
by jock_sbfc
17 Jan 2007, 13:03
Forum: Technical Questions and Answers (archived from live forum)
Topic: what MPG can I expect from e.g. a 1.9 TD or 1.9TDi ?
Replies: 18
Views: 2300

Going slightly off-topic, but I've got a Mk3 Golf TDi, which I picked up for £800. I regularly get 550 miles per tank (around 40-45 litres) without driving too conservately. I reckon I could get 600 by putting the effort in. Admittedly the majority of that was motorway driving, but a mixture of busy...