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Just a quick update. Well the van passed with flying colours, and the wheel bearings are fine. I will be speaking to the MOT garage and VOSA tomorrow. I'm expecting fireworks!! Must say thanks for all your help and encouragement! Me and the wife are getting ready for VANFEST already! Cheers Rob and ...

hi just another update. went to a garage where they VAG mechanics, and you wouldn't believe it they said the wheel bearings are fine. So they are going to do the MOT again. I'm going to try and get a refund from the other garage. just shows you that you need to choose your mot garage carefully!! tha...

Thanks folks, nice to know i can count on the common sense of the club. I am about to take it to another garage today, so I get back to you with the feedback from them. If I do end up changing the bearings, how hard is it? The father-in-law is very mechanically minded and said he has changed bearing...

Hello chaps and chappets. Our beloved smokey has failed on his bearing, due to excessive movement in the wheel department. ( I'm not a mechnic!). Now I understand that this can happen, but all 4 wheels at the same time seems a bit on the excessive side. The garage has quotes (are you all sitting dow...

Hi, Thoughts/observations on your gas query. All that you need can be purchased on line from Calor. It is generally stated that the only piece of rubber/flexible piping is the bit between the gas bottle regulator and the gas shut off valves. After that it should all be in rigid piping, usually copp...

Thanks for all the advice. I have changed the pipes and found no leaks. Used a soap solution recommended by local camping/caravan shop. I have a question about the regulator. When I start the hob, it makes a funny whooshing noise, almost like it is leaking gas, although, it isn't could not smell or ...

Yes! It should be replaced. B&Q do patio heater pipe (orange ) which is better than the black stuff, you will need clips to fit as well I take it must disconnect the regulator from the gas bottle etc. Should get some new clips as well? How do I check for leaks after I done the new pipes? Obviou...

hi we are just getting our little smokey ready for vanfest!!!! :lol: and we noticed a date on the gas bottle rubber pipe, it is dated 2001. googled this and a few websites say, it needs to be replaced. can this be done by anyone or do you need a specialist gas fitter to do the work? the pipe goes fr...

My 1989 T25 van was converted from a commercial panel van by the previous owner. He didn't change the suspension at all and it's running on the original struts. I've just changed the springs using the JK 45mm kit, the van has decreased in height by about 40mm in the centre. Now the ride is very har...