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- Wed Oct 21, 2020 10:05 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Temp gauge/heating/fan problems
- Replies: 22
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Re: Temp gauge/heating/fan problems
Thanks Geoff, so I'm looking for gears that don't exist!!
- Wed Oct 21, 2020 9:35 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Temp gauge/heating/fan problems
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3300
Re: Temp gauge/heating/fan problems
Another concern that may be related is that when on the motorway if travelling say over 45 mph it doesn't seem to change gear, I feel the engine needs to as has high revs, I ease off the accelerator and try and get the revs down to 2,000 then it sits at about 55mph but it still feels like the engine...
- Wed Oct 21, 2020 8:37 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Temp gauge/heating/fan problems
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3300
Re: Temp gauge/heating/fan problems
UPDATE** Today I drove a few miles and my temp gauge started working and my heating was blowing hot air out, result! However, the 'drive' felt different and possibly a bit juddery? I made a few more trips and all was working though still juddery (though Im so paranoid I may be imagining it) and then...
- Tue Oct 20, 2020 7:05 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Temp gauge/heating/fan problems
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3300
Re: Temp gauge/heating/fan problems
Thanks all. I have gone back to him and he's adamant, I will take it to my friend's garage and see if he can diagnose the issue then at least I know for sure. Thanks everyone
- Mon Oct 19, 2020 9:26 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Temp gauge/heating/fan problems
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3300
Re: Temp gauge/heating/fan problems
Just had an email from the dealer and he says that it's normal in colder conditions for the needle not to move at all? He said has been electronically tested and is working fine? I told him I drove 50 miles and its didn't move and he said I would have to drive a lot further for it to move?? Does thi...
- Sun Oct 18, 2020 10:09 pm
- Forum: Campervan Conversions in Bongos
- Topic: Rear seat rails removal
- Replies: 2
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Rear seat rails removal
Hi, I have removed the rear seats and wish to remove the rails but can't get the pin out which keeps them in place? It seems to have a keep washer on? Tried bashing with hammer and no avail? Is there a technique or do I bash harder?? Thanks in advance
- Sun Oct 18, 2020 10:04 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Temp gauge/heating/fan problems
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3300
- Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:39 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Temp gauge/heating/fan problems
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3300
Re: Temp gauge/heating/fan problems
Yes, as the heating comes from the engine coolant, and if the thermostat is removed the engine never gets up to the right temperature! Its a "common" fix on the diesels to hide the fact that the engine is overheating :-( But it can also be just a stuck open thermostat with no bad intentio...
- Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:26 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Temp gauge/heating/fan problems
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3300
Re: Temp gauge/heating/fan problems
....would this affect both the temp gauge and my blow heaters?
- Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:25 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Temp gauge/heating/fan problems
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3300
Re: Temp gauge/heating/fan problems
Thanks Bob
It does work on occasions but only goes to the first marker.
I will ask the dealer if that's the case it sounds shady surely?
It does work on occasions but only goes to the first marker.
I will ask the dealer if that's the case it sounds shady surely?
- Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:07 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Temp gauge/heating/fan problems
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3300
Temp gauge/heating/fan problems
Hi all, first post on here. I have bought a 2l Petrol Aero 2004 automatic as a fresh import and having a few issues and I am looking for some advice, please? 1. My temp gauge does not work, it sits far left and I can travel 100 miles up hills and nothing, then on very rare occasions, it will move to...