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I thought it probably would be present in all mineral oils but have read how levels have been reduced over the years, so was thinking that there should be a way of identifying the content level perhaps by one of the many codes that are used. I was aware that it can be bought separately and added but...

Another question Martin,
How come the recommended service change is (6k miles or) 6 months if that comes first, presumably irrespective of the mileage possibly being very low in that time?

Thanks Martin,
Any thoughts on the filters mentioned, or how to identify if an oil contains the ZDDP additive?

No, tin top Devon "Caravanette" in its original blue paint. There is a white panel van owned by a guy who works at ATS in town. I will look out for you, but mine is off the road now, quite close to you actually, but not at my house. Thanks for the offer. I will bear it in mind!

Pionte, I can see that from previous threads! and the more I have read the more confused I have become. I would like to do what is best for the engine but don't want to waste time and money doing more oil changes than are necessary. Yes, your van doesn't leave your drive much does it. I drive past i...

Thanks, I will leave it to the spring. Perhaps I should try some winter, or at least, autumn camping trips but at present I don't think i can justify having it taxed through the winter. That oils fine change it every 6,000. If i do that with my present mileage i wont be changing it for 6 years! Gues...

Hi, Having read the wiki and many threads, at the risk of starting another oil "discussion" can someone please advise? I don't use my camper, 1985 1.9 dg petrol, (130,000 mileage), for at least 8 months of the year. Also summer mileage this year less than 1000. Therefore, is it REALLY nece...

Thanks again Adrian,(tappet noise post), One less thing to worry about then, but I suppose I had better check out the cause in case it's not just a dodgy connection.

Thanks, That's what I was hoping to read. It's a bit disconcerting the first time you hear that clattering!

Hi,

I have had the flashing red light problem since last year and have not tried too hard to fix it yet, but as the MOT is looming i am wondering if the recent changes which i seem to recall included faulty warning lights, will be an MOT failure? One more thing to worry about!

Hi Everyone, This Youtube clip is not my van but mine sounds exactly the same. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z79tRCn--7I" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; There is one comment there saying its the tappets but i was looking to get confirmation. I have a 1985 petrol 1.9 dg engi...

Many thanks for the replies. I will see if I have the time before it is scrapped. There are some other bits I also want, and its going tomorrow.

Thanks So if I "unfix" the column from the dash Will the dash come out , leaving the van still steerable! as the owner will prob. need to be able to steer it to get it out of his yard? This is really why i was concerned about having to remove the column, what with the sheer bolts, and the ...

Hi All, I have the chance to take the dash out of a van that is about to be scrapped, to replace mine which is a mess due to previous owner gluing a home made dash-tidy thing along the front. Question is how much work is involved in this? Haynes manual says steering column needs to come out. Is it a...

Mikec,
I am not sure if you are informing for clarification or asking. Anyway the answer is yes, i think.