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by sternal
20 Jul 2016, 18:15
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: urgent help needed radiator help off to holland next week.
Replies: 28
Views: 6390

urgent help needed radiator help off to holland next week.

If you look further down I put a post up about radiator switch and it being damp i.e. not a massive leak. A bit of back ground Radiator was fitted last Feb 15 (rad was from Euro car parts purchased when on offer) and at the time a new Rad fan switch fitted, noticed on Saturday that around the switch...
by sternal
17 Jul 2016, 20:22
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Radiator switch few bit damp
Replies: 0
Views: 810

Radiator switch few bit damp

Evening all ! Went away for the weekend (which was really nice) Had a look under the van with a torch usual checks and I noticed that the rad switch was a bit damp, so took off the front grill to investigate, was a tiny bit damp, no over heating or loss of water from tanks, so gave it a nip up and i...
by sternal
16 Jun 2016, 14:43
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Am I going to kill my van ? Towing
Replies: 33
Views: 10971

Re: Am I going to kill my van ? Towing

coincidence on line at the same time this flashed up !

Its all good being the 1.7 its handling it fine -hills are a pain but not really any slower than without the eriba, liking the extra space !

be sure to let me know the next time you visit suburbia !
by sternal
06 Jun 2016, 21:28
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Where is the windscreen washer bottle?
Replies: 44
Views: 8301

Re: Where is the windscreen washer bottle?

Had the same thing about 18 months ago in the end after trying all the above mentioned I took the steering cover off and it was lots of dirt between the contacts on the stalk... once cleaned with an ear bud no problem whatsoever.
by sternal
22 May 2016, 22:05
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: tow bar electric question powering fridge whilst driving
Replies: 11
Views: 2790

Re: tow bar electric question powering fridge whilst driving

brilliant stuff many thanks




so this fits the bill !

cheers sir !

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by sternal
22 May 2016, 21:27
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: tow bar electric question powering fridge whilst driving
Replies: 11
Views: 2790

Re: tow bar electric question powering fridge whilst driving

many thanks marlinowner

now all I need to know is what colour the alternator charge wire is ? :D

Will I need an inline fuse ? what rating ? going to the fridge ?
by sternal
22 May 2016, 21:04
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: tow bar electric question powering fridge whilst driving
Replies: 11
Views: 2790

Re: tow bar electric question powering fridge whilst driving

and the earth wire coming from the fridge via the plug to the chassis ?
by sternal
22 May 2016, 20:29
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: tow bar electric question powering fridge whilst driving
Replies: 11
Views: 2790

Re: tow bar electric question powering fridge whilst driving

You mean something like this ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-T25-T3-Vanagon-Split-Charge-Relay-Leisure-Battery-T1-T2-40amp-Campervan-B9-/152072727189?hash=item23683daa95:g:G38AAOSw-jhUIv0G" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; picture found on google ! http://img.photobucket.com/al...
by sternal
22 May 2016, 19:12
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: tow bar electric question powering fridge whilst driving
Replies: 11
Views: 2790

tow bar electric question powering fridge whilst driving

Currently have single electrics fitted was thinking today maybe I should fit the grey electric kit (12s) I won't be needing anything else on the plug apart from the fridge power (no battery in caravan ) Is it advisable to wire direct to the battery ? Id obviously need to disconnect if stop at servic...
by sternal
17 May 2016, 21:37
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Rear seat belts and MOT
Replies: 11
Views: 4160

Re: Rear seat belts and MOT

if you have child seats put them in, then the tester will put down as an advisory couldn't test rear belts due to child seats...

This is what has been on our last few MOTs on the car as the children are still in booster seats

NB in my van have 3 point fitted
by sternal
06 May 2016, 17:09
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: changing Rocker cover gasket
Replies: 18
Views: 2967

Re: changing Rocker cover gasket

Thanks for all help with this, job completed.
by sternal
05 May 2016, 06:01
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: changing Rocker cover gasket
Replies: 18
Views: 2967

Re: changing Rocker cover gasket

Morning

I meant the plastic bits not cork - can they be fitted dry ?
by sternal
04 May 2016, 20:55
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: changing Rocker cover gasket
Replies: 18
Views: 2967

Re: changing Rocker cover gasket

...okay maybe Im being a bit thick/paraniod here but looked at a picture of gasket and there are 3 parts to it http://jk-uk-cdn.justkampers.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/600x/5efe8a34d5bcaff3d2fb65b505e2a616/J/1/J10595-0_5.jpg Are they also easy to fit/straight forward ? No sealant on the ...
by sternal
04 May 2016, 20:34
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: changing Rocker cover gasket
Replies: 18
Views: 2967

Re: changing Rocker cover gasket

oil burner here !

thats for WBX :(
by sternal
04 May 2016, 20:31
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: changing Rocker cover gasket
Replies: 18
Views: 2967

Re: changing Rocker cover gasket

£5.16 but had a 40% discount so paid £3 including postage