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Having bought this gassed (not by Steve) 1987 Caravelle 2.1 DJ Syncro T3 in 2005 I have been plagued over the years by so-called mechanics from many garages. My latest mechanic has informed me that whenever he test drives the bus a loud `pop` is heard after a short while from the engine bay and the ...

I enjoy saving a few pounds as much as the next person, but I did not think buying tyres online made sense. What was I going to do with four tyres delivered to my door? I did not have the equipment to put them on, balance the tyres, and then dispose of the old ones. I was convinced by the time you ...

Thanks for your more than generous offer Lloydy, but I must turn down on this occasion.

However, I've pencilled you in for 1st refusal, should the time come.

Eric.

Well, going on the pics, my bus (same model etc., but 2 yrs older) is worth around £15 ---- £20.

Eric.

Thank you Pete for the info, and yes I did mean the blower gismo. Yes, I will report the result.

Eric.

Many thanks for your link Pete .... I'm now having nightmares ... horrific ones! When ordering the new matrix from Baxtereens place I learned that even the master takes 4+ hours to fit a new one, with, I may add, another knowledgeable person assisting. My bloke will have just me with a cardboard tra...

Ghost, thank you very much for that info and the sparks did exactly what you had suggested .... result is a new one required.

Once again thanks for your prompt advice.

Eric.

Hello all, Long time no post ... hope you are all well. Tried to use the the fan to demist the front screen the other day for the first time for months, but found it did not work on all three speeds ... just dead. I have searched `wiki` with no success but found Covkids masterclass in the tech secti...

After a 10 mile fast (?) run, if I have to make a tight turn (into a driveway), unless I keep the revs up it will cut out. The VC was obtained a couple of years ago from Aidan and fitted by CJ. ... whatever the problems I occasionally have when the engine is hot I can live with, especially when I've...

Thanks for your suggestion Aidan. I consulted Mr Google and Fred's Garage is about 60 mls away, nevertheless, my intention (which, in hindsight, I should have done earlier) is to write a report on the exact problems experienced over the past 3/4 months, in chronological order. I shall, as a matter o...

Thanks Aidan and Tony, It's a DJ and I do have not only the Bentley, but still have your CD you kindly sent me a couple of years ago. The book is in the bus. Tony, I'm afraid the old girl does not see 14 mles per gallon of petrol or with LPG (with the relevant calculation). The bus is with a local b...

Hello everyone, My old bus has been in sick-bay since Good Friday (22/04/11) and is still there with seemingly unsolvable problems ... to date. One of the things I've provided to the garage was another Mass Air Flow Meter which was unchecked (terminals for resistance etc) and informed them as such. ...

Thank you all for taking the time and trouble to respond to my request for help, your comments have been read and taken onboard. It is clear that I did not go into sufficient detail in my original post, so here goes:- 1/ I am well aware that my plan is not strictly `wild` camping … that’s why I put ...

..... taking 3 mums plus 3 kids (2x8yr olds and 1x10yr old) for a 16 day `wild` camping holiday experience (no electric hook-up) this summer to this place ... http://www.glynymulfarm.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. I have thought long and hard about everything .... h...

"You missed out the bit about how you then pulled all the stricken motorist to the top of the hill to great applaud, including the transhite. Your karma fully recharged. Afterall, its our duty to help those less fortune than ourselves." Actually, I did ask Transit guy whether he had a tow-...