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by Hacksawbob
12 Aug 2015, 12:27
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear brake adjuster position
Replies: 7
Views: 2649

Re: Rear brake adjuster position

Tip:, you can use a reversable clamp like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cogex-Automatic ... able+clamp to open up the brake pads with the return springs fitted
by Hacksawbob
30 Jul 2015, 00:36
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: High top sealent leak help
Replies: 4
Views: 2279

Re: High top sealent leak help

tiny leaks, creeping crack is worth a look. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Captain-Tolleys ... B003T6EJ9A" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; if its a big job dont bother.
by Hacksawbob
23 Apr 2015, 20:47
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Late DG sump plug issue, any info?
Replies: 8
Views: 3167

Re: Late DG sump plug issue, any info?

If your drilling attach an air pump to the dipstick to create some positive pressure in the crank case (not so much you burst anything :) ) if you drill to force the swarf out when you break through, start small and dead centre with a centre punch and open it out. Not a job I would like to do under ...
by Hacksawbob
23 Apr 2015, 20:40
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Late DG sump plug issue, any info?
Replies: 8
Views: 3167

Re: Late DG sump plug issue, any info?

Get an oil suction kit and forget it. There is an expanding oil sump bolt out there I think, prob ebay.
by Hacksawbob
21 Apr 2015, 18:29
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Stuck in 4th Gear - Slowly falling out of love with the van.
Replies: 20
Views: 6978

Re: Stuck in 4th Gear - Slowly falling out of love with the van.

diagnosis is disconect the linkage from the box where the ball sits in the socket. There are two bolts to undo and the linkage will lower down (note where the plate bolts to the gearbox as it can be bolted on either side but one side will restrict the throw) Once that's out of the way you can manual...
by Hacksawbob
10 Apr 2015, 10:09
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: squares to round head lights, straight swap?
Replies: 1
Views: 1227

squares to round head lights, straight swap?

Yes there is a good reason!
Is it?
by Hacksawbob
30 Jan 2015, 21:33
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Blower switch nightmare
Replies: 18
Views: 5702

Re: Blower switch nightmare

I had a look at this a while back http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=137709&hilit=heater&start=15" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and tried a PWM resistor running through the high speed wiring, it didn't last long though and got really hot! A replac...
by Hacksawbob
27 Jan 2015, 14:31
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Arduino ...
Replies: 64
Views: 18936

Re: Arduino ...

I could guarantee that the resistance will vary from van to van! you might be able to reuse the original wheel to keep it looking stock but with something like this behind it. http://playground.arduino.cc/Main/RotaryEncoders" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; some not only rota...
by Hacksawbob
26 Jan 2015, 22:19
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Arduino ...
Replies: 64
Views: 18936

Re: Arduino ...

Sorry I meant replacing it with an arduino compatible wheel.
by Hacksawbob
26 Jan 2015, 09:29
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Arduino ...
Replies: 64
Views: 18936

Re: Arduino ...

With the lights I would have a range of brightness in each colour, I think you did this with the green. Defo needs to remember last settings to be useful. With the dimable rotary wheel, I'd have it as an infinite scrollable wheel selector that does what you are doing with the button.
by Hacksawbob
20 Jan 2015, 09:35
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Pros & Cons of Different T25 Standard Engine Types
Replies: 11
Views: 10019

Re: Pros & Cons of Different T25 Standard Engine Types

my experience I had an Aircooled once, I wasn't a fan (no pun intended!) slow and thirsty, awkward to work on in situ. Some people seem to rate them but I cant see the attraction. If well serviced and you get a good one it should be reliable. You can get alternative heaters for the cab like a propex...
by Hacksawbob
28 Dec 2014, 08:36
Forum: Campers
Topic: Can anyone recommend a dehumidifier for camper
Replies: 25
Views: 7736

Re: Can anyone recommend a dehumidifier for camper

http://www.wimp.com/foggywindows/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

probably work best with a bit of heat as well
by Hacksawbob
19 Dec 2014, 15:36
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Dash clock lighting - something different.
Replies: 9
Views: 4499

Re: Dash clock lighting - something different.

Interested to know where you get them cheap Raph, http://www.gree-leds.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I bought some from here a while back. They are a Chinese manufacturer and take payment by western union which un-nerved me a bit but I got everything delivered OK. The...
by Hacksawbob
09 Dec 2014, 09:27
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Heater blower woes
Replies: 22
Views: 7102

Re: Heater blower woes

That said I have a two way switch which will do for now with mid and high sttings, but it doesn't fit the hole in the facia :oops: I think the switch contacts are a bit weedy in the original switch, has anyone found a replacement that has better contacts in it?