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by jamesc76
16 Aug 2017, 19:24
Forum: Campers
Topic: Hello from newby, and pop-top guidance request
Replies: 8
Views: 3138

Re: Hello from newby, and pop-top guidance request

Nice to see a decent first post, and some one who has done a some research
by jamesc76
31 Jul 2017, 21:29
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Decent mechanic in Edinburgh?
Replies: 2
Views: 2050

Re: Decent mechanic in Edinburgh?

Mcgill, a member on here is in Shotts over nearer Motherwell ??
by jamesc76
11 Jul 2017, 13:30
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: any metal fabrication people on here
Replies: 12
Views: 5558

Re: any metal fabrication people on here

depends on which way round it is too, if 2 inch high then can get a tighter radius that if 2 inch wide
by jamesc76
20 May 2017, 09:36
Forum: Campers
Topic: Leak on Fiamma Skylight
Replies: 6
Views: 2681

Re: Leak on Fiamma Skylight

69gp225 wrote:Thanks for the help.

Looking at the screw heads they are very rusted and have no way of turning them?
Any ideas?

Thanks Lee
carfully drill only the heads off the screws remover the sky light then using mole grips turn the remaining screw thread out
by jamesc76
20 May 2017, 08:11
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: 12v Leisure - Negative Question
Replies: 7
Views: 2559

Re: 12v Leisure - Negative Question

bigbadbob76 wrote:Also avoid earthing things twice, ie: don't connect both ends of a negative wire to earth.
It can play havoc with your audio system. :wink:


what/??????? lol
by jamesc76
20 May 2017, 07:54
Forum: Campers
Topic: Leak on Fiamma Skylight
Replies: 6
Views: 2681

Re: Leak on Fiamma Skylight

512 is good gear I would remove the Roof light clean every last drop of old sealant off it and then refit as you have put. Suggest you mask off the surronding are as 512 is a bugger to get off!
by jamesc76
09 May 2017, 20:57
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: To Subaru or not to Subaru ? ?
Replies: 16
Views: 8058

Re: To Subaru or not to Subaru ? ?

Well the opinion that value will be effected is bull! I got more selling mine because of its subaru engine, that delivers better smoother power, much more reliable. much better economy. original may be better but only if its a desirable model to start with!
by jamesc76
08 May 2017, 15:45
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: To Subaru or not to Subaru ? ?
Replies: 16
Views: 8058

Re: To Subaru or not to Subaru ? ?

I converted my van back in 2004, best thing i ever did sooooooo much more reliable much better fuel economy! never had a major problem with the engine for 13 years! tho did wreck a gear box but that was down to a spigot bearing breaking up!
by jamesc76
27 Mar 2017, 19:36
Forum: Campers
Topic: Cupboard door latches
Replies: 7
Views: 2385

Re: Cupboard door latches

could you not glue and pin it ?
by jamesc76
01 Mar 2017, 22:07
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Painting my pop top
Replies: 2
Views: 1253

Re: Painting my pop top

ermmmmm what conversion????? plus will rustoleum go on fiberglass and flex without cracking
by jamesc76
28 Feb 2017, 21:04
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Disconnect Before Welding
Replies: 11
Views: 4353

Re: Disconnect Before Welding

I have had vans and cars for repairs then had been welded and the ecu blown, battery hadnt been disconnected. You can buy a surge protector that goes across the battery and stops any damage, I have one and they work well, mine has a warning led on it to show if there was a spike and its often illum...
by jamesc76
27 Feb 2017, 08:01
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Disconnect Before Welding
Replies: 11
Views: 4353

Re: Disconnect Before Welding

I have had vans and cars for repairs then had been welded and the ecu blown, battery hadnt been disconnected. You can buy a surge protector that goes across the battery and stops any damage, I have one and they work well, mine has a warning led on it to show if there was a spike and its often illumi...
by jamesc76
27 Feb 2017, 07:55
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: sliding door help required
Replies: 6
Views: 2044

Re: sliding door help required

Its a fairly decent spring, open the door and have a look, irrc the springs held in by a cotter pin
by jamesc76
25 Feb 2017, 10:29
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Double glazed windows
Replies: 7
Views: 2330

Re: Double glazed windows

Welcome to the Club! cant help, other than this thread will get moved!
by jamesc76
25 Feb 2017, 10:27
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Deadlocks
Replies: 14
Views: 5326

Re: Deadlocks

If they want your van, simple ist gone, I can load up a van onto a low loader in about 5 mins max. Ive been and got cars loaded them with alarms blaring away and no one questioned me! And no it dont matter if there in gear/ Hand brak on, steering all the way to one side etc, dollys under the wheels ...