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There are a lot of "never-posted-before" people popping up on this thread requesting links to information.

Perhaps if you could introduce yourself and your van before asking for things?

You might have done this already, but in cleaning all of the connectors, earth crown, etc don't forget those at the headlamp unit. Speaking from experience.

Ivo (?) - you have a PM.

Definitely a good idea to check, as your engine swap may mean that your van counts as 'substantially changed' and you'll still be required to get an MOT. According to the notes on the V112 form 'Declaration of exemption from MOT' the following engine changes are not considered substantial: Engine - ...

Neil - you have a PM

Andy - you have a PM.

The usual reason for that kind of issue is dirty/oxidised connections. The first thing I'd try would be to clean the earth crowns which are located below the dash on the left a-pillar behind the fuse panel. You can unscrew the fuse panel from the body and push it to one side without disconnecting an...

This kind of thing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pressol-186612 ... B00DZGABVO

Graphite powder is better - doesn't collect the dust like grease. ^^^ This - graphite grease is basically finely powdered graphite and it usually comes in a squeezy bottle with a nozzle which allows you to blow it into the lock innards. If you use WD40 or oil it mixes with any grime in the lock and...

Try lubricating the lock, but do it with graphite grease from a locksmith - do not use WD40 or oil.

Not a problem - you have a PM

You have a PM

You can use gasless wire on a welder that’s set up as DCEP (negative earth), and plenty of people do so without issue. It’s just that the manufacturers suggest running it DCEN (positive earth) if you can for the best results. I would just give it a try, and consider doing some tests with similar gau...

The welders that are designed to have the polarity reversed have quick release cables , I would expect electrical issues if you reverse one not designed for it , you may even make the body of the welder live I have a Kemppi MinArcMig, which has a fixed torch and umbilical, and the terminals to swit...

Section 4.1.4 of the MOT Manual states Existing halogen headlamp units on vehicles first used on or after 1 April 1986 must not be converted to be used with high intensity discharge (HID) or light emitting diode (LED) bulbs. If such a conversion has been done, you must fail the headlamp for light so...