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by djhammy
09 Oct 2026, 15:03
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Coolant advice. Getting the van sorted after 2 years after i had a stroke.
Replies: 13
Views: 800

Re: Coolant advice. Getting the van sorted after 2 years after i had a stroke.

Hi everyone me again just a thought can this task be theoretically be carried out using pre mixed G13? 
Not that i have 17/18 ltrs of it just concentrate and distiled water here.  Just a thought. 
by djhammy
08 Oct 2026, 19:38
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Coolant advice. Getting the van sorted after 2 years after i had a stroke.
Replies: 13
Views: 800

Re: Coolant advice. Getting the van sorted after 2 years after i had a stroke.

Alfredo wrote: ↑06 Oct 2026, 06:58 Maybe this page on the Quantum website will help?

https://quantum-oils.com/en/product/ant ... ncentrate/
Just printed it off thats perfect thanks again :)
 
by djhammy
08 Oct 2026, 19:33
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Coolant advice. Getting the van sorted after 2 years after i had a stroke.
Replies: 13
Views: 800

Re: Coolant advice. Getting the van sorted after 2 years after i had a stroke.

mioba wrote: ↑06 Oct 2026, 18:28 If you want to make the flushing easier. Remove the stat. when flushing rinsing.

Reinstall when doing the coolant part.

The coolant housing will deform on removal so have a other spare.

Thank you for your advice very much appreciated. 
by djhammy
08 Oct 2026, 19:32
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Coolant advice. Getting the van sorted after 2 years after i had a stroke.
Replies: 13
Views: 800

Re: Coolant advice. Getting the van sorted after 2 years after i had a stroke.

Alfredo wrote: ↑06 Oct 2026, 06:58 Maybe this page on the Quantum website will help?

https://quantum-oils.com/en/product/ant ... ncentrate/
Thank you so much i will visit now. I did send them a message havent had a reply yet though. 
 
by djhammy
08 Oct 2026, 19:31
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Coolant advice. Getting the van sorted after 2 years after i had a stroke.
Replies: 13
Views: 800

Re: Coolant advice. Getting the van sorted after 2 years after i had a stroke.

He needs to drain it all. Rinse it out proper so its just clean water in there. then drain it again. He then needs to add 8.5 litre of the neat coolant and then fill with water to complete. He wont get it all out thats why he must rinse, drain, rinse, drain till it drains clear. Most importantly is...
by djhammy
05 Oct 2026, 19:14
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Coolant advice. Getting the van sorted after 2 years after i had a stroke.
Replies: 13
Views: 800

Coolant advice. Getting the van sorted after 2 years after i had a stroke.

HI everyone hope you are all well. I've been awol after a stroke 2 years ago that destroyed my balance centre among other things. I am though recovering better than i could have hoped and getting the T25 back up to scratch slowly. Full service completed  last week and running lovely, Thats when my ...
by djhammy
27 Jun 2023, 08:35
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Starter Motor fault or is it?
Replies: 6
Views: 2099

Re: Starter Motor fault or is it?

Thank you Maxstu and Pleasestart now really appreciate you input. Mine wouldn't even start from jump leads last week but fine when tow started. Will get to work getting these things done asap. 
by djhammy
21 Jun 2023, 21:00
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Starter Motor fault or is it?
Replies: 6
Views: 2099

Re: Starter Motor fault or is it?

Update as of 21-06-23. Van has started every day since the first post but with a real struggle. Today it turned slightly but was having non of it. Swapped the battery for a fully charged one from the car. Same model and spec. Was still having none of it. Battery from van started the car instantly an...
by djhammy
19 Jun 2023, 07:56
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Starter Motor fault or is it?
Replies: 6
Views: 2099

Re: Starter Motor fault or is it?

Hi the battery is 18 months old. Started again this morning.
by djhammy
18 Jun 2023, 21:00
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Starter Motor fault or is it?
Replies: 6
Views: 2099

Starter Motor fault or is it?

Hi hoping you can help or advise. Took the T25 1.9 water cooled to Dorset for a few days on a camp site. We then planned to go onto Bath  but after 4 days of no driving the van wouldn't fire up yesterday morning. Just a clunk. The van hasn't been used as much since i retired from mobile DJ'ing last ...
by djhammy
07 Sep 2021, 11:35
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Underbody Rust Specialists Recommendation.
Replies: 0
Views: 2671

Underbody Rust Specialists Recommendation.

Hi everyone. Although i knew my van needs some specialist welding and underbody repairs this has been  confirmed after taking the van to South West Rust Proofing. Now all the crap is well and truly off its worse that i imagined. They  have brought in a specialist to quote me for the works but before...
by djhammy
29 Nov 2019, 12:06
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Rust spot in hi top roof
Replies: 4
Views: 2805

Rust spot in hi top roof

IMG_20191129_114518495.jpg Hi folks i have a couple of what looks like rust spots above the windscreen on the hi top roof. I'm guessing the metal underneath is rusty and poking through the fiberglass? Could this be caused by condensation on the inside. Any thoughts on what i should do please. I am ...
by djhammy
13 Sep 2019, 14:28
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Handbrake Balance Bar
Replies: 2
Views: 1085

Handbrake Balance Bar

Hi Ladies and Gents. Simple one today. Should my balance bar be lopsided like this.

Many thanks Hammy.
by djhammy
24 Jun 2019, 18:18
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Rear Drum And Brake Judder
Replies: 4
Views: 4111

Re: Rear Drum And Brake Judder

Hi many thanks for your replies. I will get the shoes replaced for sure. My mechanic did also find the front nearside piston was stuck so sorted that and has double checked since. Just hope new shoes will sort the judder.
by djhammy
23 Jun 2019, 14:18
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Rear Drum And Brake Judder
Replies: 4
Views: 4111

Rear Drum And Brake Judder

Hi Ladies and Gents hoping you can help. A while back i started getting a grinding noise when driving off in the van from cold. It went away after 5 minutes of driving. A month after this first happened i then started getting mild brake judder which got worse. A mobile mechanic found the back wheels...