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tell me if I'm wrong about this but... surely if you're putting a battery in the engine compartment it makes more sense for that to be the starter battery? won't it be nearer the starter motor and thus need a shorter wire (lower resistance = higher voltage = better starting) I agree I was going to ...

err no.

Braking characteristics are going to be affected

DOPS?

DOPS?

Many thanks for your answer.
Do you keep the correct one?

1.9 dg 1983

The coil is goosed,

Do I need a box standard 12v coil or is a special part?

So can I use a Lucas or what ever I can get my hands on

Cheers Fry, they are getting done!

Yes I agree.

I will ponder.....Fritz on here is a good chap to have a word with.

I' not a expert by any means, but is sounds like the van is getting to hot in the first place. The radiator and/or fan might be at fault here. The fan should stop the water temp going over half way. It sounds like the problems you are describing are a symptom of the water getting to hot and once thi...

Cheers for taking the time to reply.

I know some people on here are feeling unappreciated but I do appriciate the help.

Cheers Alan

Van is a 1.9 DG petrol - panel 1983 I noticed a knocking and it seemed to be coming from the rear driverside. It could be nothing but I got undearneath the van and got my hand on the drive shaft. It seems to move quite easily left and right about 10 to 15mm play between the gearbox and the wheel. Is...

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I would jack the van up get it on stands. Get undearneath and get someone to use the steering. Then pin point the cluncking. Could be as simple as a loose bolt on the steering rack. be care to jack the van up pon the chassis and use at least 3 tonn stands. Its not that complicated undearneath there.

you are probably right....however speed cameras make speedos (not the trunks) necessary.

yes it does.

Many thanks

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