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by Forden341
22 Sep 2025, 15:45
Forum: Campers
Topic: Fluorescent tube lights
Replies: 5
Views: 4317

Re: Fluorescent tube lights

On my Gipsy I reused the original enclosures and switch and replaced the innards with stick on warm white LED strips.
by Forden341
09 Jul 2025, 11:45
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Thin blue wire
Replies: 6
Views: 3261

Re: Thin blue wire

How long have you owned the van?
If it’s a recent purchase is it possible the wire was just to conceal the faulty alternator?
by Forden341
24 Sep 2024, 17:34
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Doka seats
Replies: 3
Views: 30908

Re: Doka seats

I saw a rear seat and base at Busfest, Simon Davey was selling it. I think he used to go by the name of spannerboy on here.
by Forden341
02 Sep 2024, 17:00
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Alternator/regulator prob
Replies: 4
Views: 1493

Re: Alternator/regulator prob

I think the 2 terminals shown with wires attached are probably the battery +ve (m8) and the exciter wire (m6 bolt appears to have a blue wire?)
I think the spade may be a W terminal for the tacho feed on a diesel possibly.
by Forden341
04 Sep 2023, 17:52
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Central locking motor
Replies: 12
Views: 4808

Re: Central locking motor

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394832409301 ... media=COPY

These on eBay but Chinese so made of chocolate I’d imagine.
by Forden341
04 Sep 2023, 11:07
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Tuff Torque Steels
Replies: 12
Views: 59216

Re: Tuff Torque Steels

What about something like these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134702971896?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=x-a-CEkMQl6&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=uLBhb_biShC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY You could remove the Merc logo with a dremel and stick some VW emblem...
by Forden341
21 Jul 2023, 09:37
Forum: Campers
Topic: HELP! Broken Gas Tank Fitting
Replies: 3
Views: 7836

Re: HELP! Broken Gas Tank Fitting

Not sure if this is the same but certainly similar. https://lpgautosupplies.co.uk/shop/motorhome-and-caravan/vapour-tanks-valves-and-fitting-kits/valves/manual-outlet-shut-off-for-a-4-hole-vapour-tank/ I’ve always found Tinley Tech great to deal with and they may be able to point you in the right di...
by Forden341
07 Jul 2023, 09:03
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Only getting 12 volts at the split charge relay.
Replies: 3
Views: 1078

Re: Only getting 12 volts at the split charge relay.

You should be able to get a voltage reading at the alternator on the stud that the big red wire is attached to.
You are testing the split charge relay with the vehicle running? Just to clarify.
by Forden341
06 Jun 2023, 14:59
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Radiator fan not going off
Replies: 10
Views: 1187

Re: Radiator fan not going off

Sounds like the fan relay may be sticking on perhaps. Does it stay on even if you unplug the new thermostatic switch in the radiator?
by Forden341
23 May 2023, 19:31
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Fuel tank difference
Replies: 6
Views: 1543

Re: Fuel tank difference

I have an AGG in my Gipsy using a diesel tank and just stepped the hose size up to the EFI pump with an adapter. Been on there 4 yrs and no issues at all with fuel starvation or cavitation.
by Forden341
23 May 2023, 18:42
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Fuel tank difference
Replies: 6
Views: 1543

Re: Fuel tank difference

Why are you looking to increase the outlet?
Are you doing an engine conversion?
by Forden341
03 Mar 2023, 08:01
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Missing an alternator bracket stud
Replies: 16
Views: 1464

Re: Missing an alternator bracket stud

Looking at the wear on the remaining stud I’d say the bracket has been moving about somewhat. I have had some success in the past by plenty of plus gas and drilling a hole and tapping an old torx bit in the hole to remove what’s left of the stud. I would avoid eazyouts though as they are very brittl...
by Forden341
06 Nov 2022, 20:10
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Brake lights late to come on..
Replies: 20
Views: 4144

Re: Brake lights late to come on..

Would it not make sense to replace the connector first as the switch may be ok and just the burnt out terminal causing the issues?
I’d be tempted to rig a temporary connection using crimp on spade terminals and see what happens before spending out, but I am tight as f**k🤣
by Forden341
30 Oct 2022, 21:27
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: SA 2.5i lowering
Replies: 10
Views: 940

Re: SA 2.5i lowering

Certainly seems that way.