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by MarkBos
01 Nov 2022, 10:00
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cab door lock/open door catch/lever
Replies: 6
Views: 445

Re: Cab door lock/open door catch/lever

Thank you all
Will remove the door card and investigate further
by MarkBos
31 Oct 2022, 12:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cab door lock/open door catch/lever
Replies: 6
Views: 445

Cab door lock/open door catch/lever

Hi guys, Scary experience at the weekend Took my 18month old son out for his first trip in my van (start them young) He was safely belted in the front seat next to me and i locked the passenger cab door from the inside Not 5 minutes into the journey and he pulled on the ‘open door latch/lever’……cab ...
by MarkBos
20 Feb 2021, 07:46
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Ball Joints, Brakes and Wheel Bearings (videos)
Replies: 6
Views: 1170

Re: Ball Joints, Brakes and Wheel Bearings (videos)

James, many thanks for taking the time to do these videos
Really helpful and has given me the confidence to tackle more jobs on my van
A big thumbs up
by MarkBos
17 Jun 2020, 17:30
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: “Remanufactured” wbx starter motor, reliable?
Replies: 17
Views: 4880

Re: “Remanufactured” wbx starter motor, reliable?

I had my starter rebuilt here 4+ years ago and Its still going strong

https://www.bexleystarters.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Cant remember exactly what i paid, but i think it was <£100
by MarkBos
30 Jan 2020, 10:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Antifreeze/coolant
Replies: 2
Views: 1109

Antifreeze/coolant

Hi,
Going to change my coolant/antifreeze soon, has anyone used:

Evans Auto Cool Waterless Coolant and would you recommend it?

My van although has not over heated, always seems to run hot.

1.9 DG petrol

Thanks
Mark
by MarkBos
24 Aug 2019, 17:00
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil pressure switch leak
Replies: 1
Views: 889

Oil pressure switch leak

Hi, I have an oil leak from the blue low pressure switch in between push rods (1.9 DG petrol) I ordered a new one from brickwerks OPS01, but it doesn't fit (diameter too large I think), has anyone had this problem before? To my eyes they look very similar in diameter, thread and length, although the...
by MarkBos
07 Jun 2019, 14:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9DG not starting after weeks parked
Replies: 9
Views: 2589

Re: 1.9DG not starting after weeks parked

Hi
I used to suffer with thi
When i changed my fuel lines a year or two ago i added a one way valve, just before the fuel line travels up to the rear bulkhead. This solved the problem for me
Mark
by MarkBos
03 Jun 2019, 22:03
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: High speed kangaroo
Replies: 14
Views: 3698

Re: High speed kangaroo

Still not fixed :( At the weekend, I adjusted the cam round to max fuel delivery and gave it a test run today, but again faced the same problem I will look at the pump diaphragm next If required, I am not sure i am confident enough to complete a carb refurb myself, anyone recommend someone in South ...
by MarkBos
31 May 2019, 05:39
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: High speed kangaroo
Replies: 14
Views: 3698

Re: High speed kangaroo

Thank you
Those videos look great
I’ll start on the carb this weekend
Thanks all
by MarkBos
30 May 2019, 09:13
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: High speed kangaroo
Replies: 14
Views: 3698

Re: High speed kangaroo

New push rod arrived (100mm) Interestingly it has a round head, whereby the one i just taken out was more pencil shaped, although also 100mm Unfortunately, problem still exists I experienced it in 3rd gear also today Next I will try and remove the gasket temporarily to see if that helps The fuel tan...
by MarkBos
27 May 2019, 09:25
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: High speed kangaroo
Replies: 14
Views: 3698

Re: High speed kangaroo

Thanks all, really appreciate the suggestions, i will give them a try
by MarkBos
27 May 2019, 08:10
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: High speed kangaroo
Replies: 14
Views: 3698

Re: High speed kangaroo

Thanks, that sounds like a possible cause. I did replace the push rod plastic/melamine guide about 6 months ago, which was at a similar time the problem began.....But i will check the rod and replace anyway
by MarkBos
27 May 2019, 07:49
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: High speed kangaroo
Replies: 14
Views: 3698

High speed kangaroo

Hi, need some help please I have enjoyed my van for 4 years, but this problem is testing me to the point of ........ Its 1.9 DG petrol panel van, been bloody marvelous and I have managed to fix most niggles along the way But this issue is breaking me. It appears only when above 50 mph and the van st...