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by Lefty
02 May 2016, 06:30
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.6td fuel starvation starting problem
Replies: 5
Views: 2120

Re: 1.6td fuel starvation starting problem

Thanks. I replaced the leak off pipes last year, so that should rule that one out. I'll start by replacing the fuel filter and checking everything from the tank up to the filter and go from there.
by Lefty
01 May 2016, 15:01
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.6td fuel starvation starting problem
Replies: 5
Views: 2120

1.6td fuel starvation starting problem

Hi all, I've had this problem for quite some time now and it is really bugging me. On occasions I have had difficulty starting the van because of a lack of fuel in the fuel pipe running between the fuel filter and the engine. It does not happen everytime I go to start. When you look at the pipe (the...
by Lefty
22 Jul 2014, 17:36
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: westy fridge not working on electric hook-up
Replies: 14
Views: 13896

Re: westy fridge not working on electric hook-up

thanks scoobert. I can now see the 12v and 240v elements having removed the cover, they were correctly seated, but when plugged in, no heat from the 240v, so it seems to be at fault. 12v was running fine before I took the fridge apart, so I'll leave that element be. Have ordered a new 240v element a...
by Lefty
21 Jul 2014, 21:32
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: westy fridge not working on electric hook-up
Replies: 14
Views: 13896

Re: westy fridge not working on electric hook-up

right, the fridge is out (struggled getting the exhaust pipe out of it's hole) and it does not look as though it has been shifted since it was installed. Can't say I know how to check it, but the fan looks knackered (covered in muck), and to be honest, I don't ever recall it in operation. Over time ...
by Lefty
20 Jul 2014, 20:11
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: westy fridge not working on electric hook-up
Replies: 14
Views: 13896

Re: westy fridge not working on electric hook-up

thanks for the suggestion Keith. Is this job easy to do?
by Lefty
20 Jul 2014, 18:49
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: westy fridge not working on electric hook-up
Replies: 14
Views: 13896

Re: westy fridge not working on electric hook-up

well I know I have power going to the van as the buzzing black box is working, and the plug socket in the van has power to it. I have also just checked the plug socket under the sink, and power is getting to that as I have just plugged something else into the socket and it works fine. what is this e...
by Lefty
20 Jul 2014, 13:47
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: westy fridge not working on electric hook-up
Replies: 14
Views: 13896

westy fridge not working on electric hook-up

Hi all,
Any ideas with this fridge problem anyone? The fridge works on gas and 12v, but not on electric hook-up. Is there a fuse or anything I should be looking at? I'm not very technically minded, so any help to point me in the right direction would be much appreciated.
Daren
by Lefty
15 Aug 2011, 21:22
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: slipping out of 5th gear
Replies: 2
Views: 643

Re: slipping out of 5th gear

forgot to mention the problem is intermittent - 5th does work ok at times, but after a while, will slip out again.

Lefty
by Lefty
15 Aug 2011, 21:21
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: slipping out of 5th gear
Replies: 2
Views: 643

slipping out of 5th gear

Has anyone had this problem? I have a 5 speed box in my 1.6td westy joker. The gearbox was reconditioned last year, and a new clutch was fitted, and since then i have only done about 3000 miles max. On a trip to Cornwall a week back, towards the end of the 180 mile trip, whilst driving along the van...
by Lefty
18 Sep 2010, 14:14
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Westy battery charger BBB
Replies: 7
Views: 1839

Re: Westy battery charger BBB

i have now disconnected the radio (in prep for me wiring it to the leisure battery) and after plugging the van in to the mains for a charge, the main appears to be ok. test will be tomorrow morning - out in the van tonight with no hook-up so lets see what the van is like in the morning. in the meant...
by Lefty
17 Sep 2010, 10:07
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Westy battery charger BBB
Replies: 7
Views: 1839

Re: Westy battery charger BBB

success - it was just a blown 1.6a fuse found in the charger as described. many thanks
by Lefty
15 Sep 2010, 20:17
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Westy battery charger BBB
Replies: 7
Views: 1839

Re: Westy battery charger BBB

OK - definitely not the trip switch. But i'll have a go at taking the lid off the charger tomorrow. thanks for the advice.
by Lefty
15 Sep 2010, 19:13
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Westy battery charger BBB
Replies: 7
Views: 1839

Westy battery charger BBB

Hi all, starting to learn that when i get a problem, i get a string of them....... I have been checking my main battery as I have been losing charge, and having looked at various forums and posed questions, it appears the battery is buggered and in need of replacement. I understand that the main bat...
by Lefty
13 Aug 2008, 14:17
Forum: Campers
Topic: 10amp / 6amp - confused newbee!!
Replies: 16
Views: 3305

I have a trip switch in the van itself at the plug socket, so presumably, if it does trip it will do so there..
by Lefty
13 Aug 2008, 07:26
Forum: Campers
Topic: 10amp / 6amp - confused newbee!!
Replies: 16
Views: 3305

thanks redstar - so my small kettle (not a travel kettle) drawing 1650 watts will not work at a 6amp site then. Is that correct? or will it just not work if I try it, r worse, blow something up!!

there's always the gas, but all I'm worried about is a quick brew when I need one....

Daren