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by bestonestaken
04 May 2016, 18:46
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Engine and Chassis Identification
Replies: 2
Views: 1087

Engine and Chassis Identification

Is there anywhere that I can use my engine number or chassis number to confirm exactly which engine or body type I have?
by bestonestaken
01 Aug 2014, 14:02
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Pinking
Replies: 6
Views: 4894

Re: Pinking

Thanks guys. I presume its not a huge problem, or indicative of something more sinister, as I am just off on hols next couple of weeks.
by bestonestaken
29 Jul 2014, 23:15
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Pinking
Replies: 6
Views: 4894

Pinking

1.9 petrol been running great for 6 months, just started pinking slightly this week and I wondered why? Could be coincidence, but it happened the first time I put max load uphill in 4th after filling up with petrol at a different petrol station (Esso). Could it be a bad batch of fuel?
by bestonestaken
01 Jun 2014, 12:23
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Starting problems
Replies: 4
Views: 1611

Starting problems

My petrol wc 4 sp has always started and run very well. However the other day it failed to turn over when I tried to start it. The battery was fully charged and I heard various relays clicking in the dashboard, but the engine did not turn over. I called the AA, but then about 10 minutes later I trie...
by bestonestaken
16 Mar 2014, 19:24
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Petrol tank leaking (T25 1.9)
Replies: 11
Views: 1234

Re: Petrol tank leaking (T25 1.9)

Just had brand new tank fitted at garage,, all hoses checked as well - got it home, filled it to brim and its started leaking!
by bestonestaken
04 Mar 2014, 21:07
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Petrol tank leaking (T25 1.9)
Replies: 11
Views: 1234

Re: Petrol tank leaking (T25 1.9)

Thanks all. Got extinguisher. Think I will take it to a trusted garage. I don't have anywhere to work on it and need it to commute soon. Don't like taking chances with fuel. This could explain why I am only getting 18 mpg!
by bestonestaken
03 Mar 2014, 20:55
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Petrol tank leaking (T25 1.9)
Replies: 11
Views: 1234

Petrol tank leaking (T25 1.9)

Filled my fuel tamk up and smelt fuel on tank and under engine. After 24 hours the tank level seems to have stabilised at about 3/4 full. Does this point towards a hole in the tank or a hose?
by bestonestaken
25 Feb 2014, 21:40
Forum: Campers
Topic: Beds in Hightop Van
Replies: 7
Views: 6457

Re: Beds in Hightop Van

Latest mods to high top beds, removable head board to prevent kids falling out!. Whole lot slides back in - about 5' 6" deep.
by bestonestaken
14 Feb 2014, 18:32
Forum: Campers
Topic: Help - What is my van?
Replies: 12
Views: 8474

Re: Help - What is my van?

Thanks. Got the ones on the right. Assume the top 3 on the left are water levels, but bottom one on left on mine is red, and on all the time even though my gas is not connected to the fridge, so not sure about this one.
by bestonestaken
13 Feb 2014, 22:21
Forum: Campers
Topic: Beds in Hightop Van
Replies: 7
Views: 6457

Re: Beds in Hightop Van

Another bed shot
by bestonestaken
13 Feb 2014, 22:20
Forum: Campers
Topic: Beds in Hightop Van
Replies: 7
Views: 6457

Re: Beds in Hightop Van

Here are the latest pics of our solution for high top beds:
by bestonestaken
13 Feb 2014, 22:07
Forum: Campers
Topic: Help - What is my van?
Replies: 12
Views: 8474

Re: Help - What is my van?

Any idea what these lights mean?
by bestonestaken
11 Feb 2014, 21:44
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Engine temperature sensor broken
Replies: 19
Views: 2365

Re: Engine temperature sensor broken

Thanks again. I have heard that topping up coolant is not easy - if I get this changed quickly, will I need to top up, will I get an airlock, or should it be ok?
by bestonestaken
09 Feb 2014, 18:42
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Engine temperature sensor broken
Replies: 19
Views: 2365

Re: Engine temperature sensor broken

Thanks everyone. Excellent advice. If I change this, will coolant come out, or is in in an air line?
by bestonestaken
08 Feb 2014, 13:32
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Engine temperature sensor broken
Replies: 19
Views: 2365

Re: Engine temperature sensor broken

Was just wondering the purpose of the broken sensor. Does it somehow preheat fuel/air when cold to allow engine time to heat up?