Won't start...idiot check.

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Re: Won't start...idiot check.

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Thanks everyone who contributed to this! The van is running again. I appreciate the help, time and pm's. :Ok
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Re: Won't start...idiot check.

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There is a certain amount of `satisfaction` doing it yourself, isn't there?
It even trumps the frustration when things don't go to plan..!!

Well done.
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Re: Won't start...idiot check.

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Yea, there certainly is.

Next things to look at are the exhaust and an oil leak...
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At least you can see an oil leak. Bloody invisible electricity is always a problem. :ok
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BOXY wrote:At least you can see an oil leak. Bloody invisible electricity is always a problem. :ok

Good call on the battery Boxy.
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