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by JonB
01 Aug 2018, 22:30
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Horn upgrade - WOW - KAZAKHSTAN
Replies: 11
Views: 3961

Re: Horn upgrade - WOW - KAZAKHSTAN

I really want to add a Turkey horn as an addition to the standard but cant seem to find one.
by JonB
13 Jun 2018, 18:37
Forum: Campers
Topic: Advice on fitting NLA cab hammock please
Replies: 3
Views: 1644

Re: Advice on fitting NLA cab hammock please

Yep that was pretty much my take when fitting, low and taught. The other thing was thinking I needed the front and rear brackets level. In practice there's a bit of leeway as long as the rails fit in all the brackets, the steering wheel doesn't poke onto the canvas and theres sufficient headroom. Ou...
by JonB
11 Jun 2018, 22:09
Forum: Campers
Topic: Advice on fitting NLA cab hammock please
Replies: 3
Views: 1644

Re: Advice on fitting NLA cab hammock please

Just checked some old photos and I installed the bracket about an inch lower than the grab handle. I remember spending ages trying to work it out and ultimately as long as the fronts are level and the rears are level the hammock (or user) finds its natural curve. My seat headrests got in the way whi...
by JonB
09 Jun 2018, 12:29
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Big white exhaust cloud
Replies: 33
Views: 7740

Re: Big white exhaust cloud

I had a pretty good chat with AW Engineering in Darwin Lancs late last year. I was looking for a cylinder head for an ecodiesel (long story) but also asked him about his rebuilt engines. Maybe an option would be to get an engine delivered to your man to swap over and send the old one back as it redu...
by JonB
03 Jun 2018, 09:08
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: MOT center in Stafford
Replies: 5
Views: 1572

Re: MOT center in Stafford

If it were booked into an MOT station nearer are you not allowed to drive it from Stafford straight there?
by JonB
30 May 2018, 21:25
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Selector Shaft Seal leaking
Replies: 4
Views: 902

Re: Selector Shaft Seal leaking

:)

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by JonB
30 May 2018, 20:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Selector Shaft Seal leaking
Replies: 4
Views: 902

Re: Selector Shaft Seal leaking

Brilliant, thanks Aidan. Think I'll give it a go at the weekend.

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by JonB
28 May 2018, 13:54
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Selector Shaft Seal leaking
Replies: 4
Views: 902

Selector Shaft Seal leaking

I have this feature at the moment, I've read a few instructions on how to do this (through the reverse light switch) but none really detail how easy it is to make a complete balls up of the job...I'm thinking no gear selection. Anyone got any idea before I either attempt it or stick it in the garage...
by JonB
25 May 2018, 07:46
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Gas soldering iron recommendation or should i crimp
Replies: 22
Views: 9217

Re: Gas soldering iron

I've recently picked up an iroda solderpro from Maplin. Not used as yet other than to fill up and test burn. Seems alright and with a much reduced price tag. I have a similar job to do, would you be using solder slugs/pellets? I'm struggling as to where I can get them in small quantities. Sent from ...
by JonB
30 Apr 2018, 22:18
Forum: Campers
Topic: Quality pop top canvas for Westfalia?
Replies: 18
Views: 10249

Re: Quality pop top canvas for Westfalia?

I just had a new canvas made up for my viking roof by kingswood canvas in Bristol. Spoke to the guys for rough price, sent the old canvas off as a template and got a very nice new, lighter canvas in return. Was also considerably cheaper than off the shelf options (not that there are many of these op...
by JonB
28 Mar 2018, 13:26
Forum: Campers
Topic: Insulation
Replies: 4
Views: 2074

Re: Insulation

I did my Caravelle last year, the original floor was beyond rescue and seemed to be holding water. Anyway, I bought this sound deadening https://www.deadening.co.uk/products/dodo-dead-mat-hex-roll" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Then bought some 7mm foil backed adhesive foam...
by JonB
18 Mar 2018, 20:22
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: HT Leads..over the counter.
Replies: 13
Views: 3326

Re: HT Leads..over the counter.

I'm the same, used ECP for loads of stuff. Recently took a battery back, they found it faulty and replaced with no hassle.
by JonB
17 Feb 2018, 13:08
Forum: Campers
Topic: Van lining and electrics
Replies: 2
Views: 1476

Re: Van lining and electrics

You can buy good carpet and adhesive from martrim in Sandbach, I think they could also do the carpeting. I just bought the stuff and did it myself which I found pretty easy. Electrics, depends what kind of split charger you have. If it's a simple one the wiki on this site covers most of the simple t...
by JonB
16 Jan 2018, 22:51
Forum: Campers
Topic: devon moon raker roof insualtion
Replies: 2
Views: 1407

Re: devon moon raker roof insualtion

I've been kinda thinking along the same lines as my pop top headlining needs attention. Is there any value in insulating when the bellows are fabric?
by JonB
29 Dec 2017, 16:19
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Steering lock
Replies: 17
Views: 8543

Re: Steering lock

So the person even admits to putting it on wrong and it still held.