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by dsa
14 Jun 2024, 15:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.6 TD jx leek off pipes
Replies: 6
Views: 895

Re: 1.6 TD jx leek off pipes

update got some better quality pipe from Brickwerks nice tight fit non braded stuff problem solved :ok
by dsa
05 Jun 2024, 17:23
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Still Smoking under load
Replies: 15
Views: 1928

Re: Still Smoking under load

Had a similar problem last week after putting my van back on the road after some restoration over the winter smoking under load turned out to be collapsed snorkel in the air intake took it off binned it van back to normal no smoking and back to pulling like a train the snorkel was completely flat an...
by dsa
05 Jun 2024, 11:32
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.6 TD jx leek off pipes
Replies: 6
Views: 895

Re: 1.6 TD jx leek off pipes

Same issue I am having I suspect it’s poor quality pipe going to get some better quality and try that
by dsa
03 Jun 2024, 17:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Leak off pipes 1.6jx
Replies: 1
Views: 331

Leak off pipes 1.6jx

Hi all anyone had any issues getting decent quality diesel leak of pipes recently changed mine as old ones perished think it was Topran pipe from JK one run out and they are leaking again any recomendations for better quality hose would be appreciated 
 
by dsa
21 Jan 2024, 23:14
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: High Biting point
Replies: 1
Views: 323

Re: High Biting point

Sounds like the clutch is slipping time for a new clutch I wouldnt be riding the clutch just now or you will burn it out completely .
by dsa
15 Jan 2024, 23:49
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Water jet hose driver side fell though :( help
Replies: 15
Views: 2529

Re: Water jet hose driver side fell though :( help

Just replaced all mine dash was out for new heater motor so spent a bit of time chaging a few bits while dash out new wiper motor and lubed linkages etc tidied up any suspect conectors earth crowns and a thorough clean must be a pain changing those hoses with the dash in
by dsa
02 Mar 2021, 21:24
Forum: Campers
Topic: Curtains
Replies: 2
Views: 940

Re: Curtains

http://www.vwcampercurtains.co.uk/ not sure if you can get origional curtains for an autosleeper but easy to make or buy curtains you can easily add poppers/press studs to any curtain. popper kits available on ebay got these guys to make a set for a westy great quality and fit
by dsa
28 Feb 2021, 18:56
Forum: Campers
Topic: Chinese air heater on Amazon
Replies: 2
Views: 998

Re: Chinese air heater on Amazon

Just fitted one to my petrol van as you say just plumb in using the tank that comes with the kit so far so good with mine lots of info on youtube and mostly positive  :ok
by dsa
24 Feb 2021, 16:39
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Post Winter Mini Valet/Detail (photo heavy!)
Replies: 6
Views: 1271

Re: Post Winter Mini Valet/Detail (photo heavy!)

Great job van looks stunning great colour :ok
by dsa
23 Mar 2019, 13:01
Forum: Campers
Topic: Replacing the Eberspacher with electric warm air heater
Replies: 13
Views: 4682

Re: Replacing the Eberspacher with electric warm air heater

Thanks for the reply I will need to have a look all I know its petrol with digital controller timer on the dash and also an on of switch in the rear off the van with manual dial for temperature control the heater is under the van in a metal box . Its a factory multi van from 1995 petrol all looks as...
by dsa
22 Mar 2019, 23:16
Forum: Campers
Topic: Replacing the Eberspacher with electric warm air heater
Replies: 13
Views: 4682

Re: Replacing the Eberspacher with electric warm air heater

£280 Petrol one but diesel the same. Utilizes the D2L box, ducts and vents. http://img.techpowerup.org/170711/002-desktop-resolution.jpg http://img.techpowerup.org/170711/003-desktop-resolution.jpg I have a t4 westfalia multivan with a dead eberspatcher would a kit like this be a suitable replacement
by dsa
26 Feb 2018, 07:33
Forum: Campers
Topic: Dehler Profi
Replies: 7
Views: 3495

Re: Dehler Profi

Hi I owned one almost 10 years ago now it was a low mileage example and the interior was falling to bits .the units are made of plastic and it cracked with age the wooden doors were like crumbling digestive biscuits and the fibreglass roof was disintegrating and leaking like a sive and you can't get...
by dsa
21 Nov 2016, 17:00
Forum: Campers
Topic: New awning. Which one?
Replies: 3
Views: 1659

Re: New awning. Which one?

Would recommend the vango kella best awning I have had very good quality and very quick and easy to erect
by dsa
29 May 2016, 16:40
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 JX getting hot poring White smoke
Replies: 4
Views: 1955

Re: T25 JX getting hot poring White smoke

Not sure about the 1.9 head fitting but I am sure someone on here will be able to help
by dsa
29 May 2016, 10:51
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 JX getting hot poring White smoke
Replies: 4
Views: 1955

Re: T25 JX getting hot poring White smoke

Would rule out faulty temp gauge or sensor as you have issues with white smoke and bubbling header tank could be head gasket and these heads are prone to cracking . I have had several jx engined vans and have had to change head on a couple and the others I owned showed head replacements in the servi...