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by flateric
08 Feb 2009, 16:38
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: gross vehicle weight ???
Replies: 3
Views: 1204

gross vehicle weight ???

hi guys. anyone know the g.v.w. for a 89 westy calif. 1.6 td hi.top,trying to get autoaid to give me cover, cheers rick.
by flateric
03 Feb 2009, 21:09
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: westy td rev counter question
Replies: 4
Views: 1166

Re: westy td rev counter question

hi guys, just had a mate down, stripped the dash out & checked all connections on & off. but still not working, also checked engine compartment, but no loose wires. any further tests that a dummy could do ??? was hopeing to go to north wales in a couple of weeks will it be safe to use,if not...
by flateric
03 Feb 2009, 17:54
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: westy td rev counter question
Replies: 4
Views: 1166

Re: westy td rev counter question

thanks for that glen. will check it out at the weekend, cheers rick.
by flateric
02 Feb 2009, 21:54
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: westy td rev counter question
Replies: 4
Views: 1166

westy td rev counter question

hi, guys. just noticed on my way home tonight the rev counter has stopped working,any ideas what to look for,what happen if i leave it till it gets warmer in short what does it do and do i need it,. your comments please. regards rick
by flateric
30 Jan 2009, 20:05
Forum: Campers
Topic: westfalia roof vent
Replies: 10
Views: 2014

Re: westfalia roof vent

hi guys. while we are on the subject of westy roof vents i am also looking for one to go on my high top, its the telescopic extending screw part, or do i have to buy the whole vent, and from where. ??? cheers rick.
by flateric
24 Jan 2009, 16:48
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: dead van ???
Replies: 9
Views: 1999

Re: dead van ???

thanks guys. cleaned the battery /starter lead & solenoid lead , etc we have lift off..keep up the good advise. cheers rick.
by flateric
24 Jan 2009, 15:21
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: dead van ???
Replies: 9
Views: 1999

Re: dead van ???

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thanks for that,, will check them out . cheers rick.
by flateric
24 Jan 2009, 15:04
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: dead van ???
Replies: 9
Views: 1999

Re: dead van ???

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no sound m8 ,, rick
by flateric
24 Jan 2009, 14:48
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: dead van ???
Replies: 9
Views: 1999

dead van ???

hi. guys sorry it is under chat but can anyone solve my problem, on an 89 westy td not been run since middle dec.tried to start it battery fully charged ignition lights on turn key nothing happens red light stay on but nothing from the starter, wiki says tap the starter motor also rock the van in ge...
by flateric
11 Oct 2008, 20:36
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: power inverter ????
Replies: 7
Views: 1297

power inverter ????

hi. guys, had a look on wiki cannot find it, so here goes can anyone explain in simple terms what a power inverter is, and what does it do, also how useful is it in our everyday camping and if i bought one what size is best & who have the best deals. , aaaaaaaand as her indoors says do i really ...
by flateric
10 Oct 2008, 12:52
Forum: Campers
Topic: eberspacher installer ????
Replies: 4
Views: 1033

eberspacher instller ????

hi. guys many thanks for all your input cheers rick.
by flateric
06 Oct 2008, 21:32
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: tyre pressures ???
Replies: 4
Views: 1334

tyre pressures ???

hi. aiden 185x14c cheers rick.
by flateric
06 Oct 2008, 15:16
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: tyre pressures ???
Replies: 4
Views: 1334

tyre pressures ???

89 westy hi top, just looked on wiki.is the 35 front & 47 rear o.k on mine it:s a diesel 1.6 . cheers rick.
by flateric
06 Oct 2008, 14:52
Forum: Campers
Topic: westy hi top roof vents.????
Replies: 2
Views: 756

westy hi top roof vents.????

hi. all. i have 2 top opening roof vents on my 89 westy, anyone know where i can obtain a new winding handle & plastic screw thread or the name of the maker and part,no. i checked with j.k and no luck maybe gunzl but do not have much sucess finding my way around the website, life is one big sear...
by flateric
01 Oct 2008, 16:02
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: m.o.t. due???
Replies: 5
Views: 1517

m.o.t. due???

hi guys . on my 89 lhd westy i have headlamp beam deflecters made from 3" wide gaffer tape it went thro the test o.k last year are we still ok doing this or will i need to change to r.h.d headlamps, they are the sq. ones ..thanks in advance for any info. ps i did look on wiki. cheers rick.