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Stripped my 1776 down after had the flywheel come loose the other weekend. Camshaft is ok, crank is ok but still need to check journals for any sign of ovality. However; got this strange damage to the top edge of 3 of the pistons (funnily enough not piston 3). Anyone any idea of what might have...

Spent last weekend at Glampfest near Ripon. Drove up the A1 from Grantham and had some weird noises from the loud cupboard as we got to the site which then turned into a loud nocking noise. At this point oil pressure was ok and could change gears. Anyway, had a good weekend but decided to get...

What is the best make of crankshaft?

Has anyone fitted a 12v vacuum pump with a brake servo?

Went to start the bus yesterday, wouldn't turn over and got a strong whiff of petrol. Checked the battery 12.6v. Noticed petrol dripping from underneath. Guess what yep, another sump full of petrol and a hydraulic lock. Ordered a fuel cut off solenoid to stop this nonsense.

Checking my bus over today for a possible trip out this week. The hose from my Huco electric fuel pump to a tee piece is 7.6mm R9 hose and from the tee piece to my twin ICT's is 5.5mm 100% Bio Fuel Hose from advanced fluid solutions. Both were fitted about 2 years ago. I regularly check them...

Has anyone on here wrapped a JK quiet pack 4 into 1 exhaust?

My bus has a 53AH starter battery and a 105AH leisure battery, and a split charge system. For some time the bus starter battery goes flat if left for a week without starting. I initially thought it was a battery problem so replaced with a new one. However, problem remained. Recently I had my...

Anyone had their exhaust headers ceramic coated?

Whilst checking the underside of my van the other day I noticed that both rear torsion bar end caps had rusted through. Took one off and tried to get the inner cup out to no avail. Searching the interweb found some on Autocraft Engineering for just over a tenner each. Thought they looked a...

Whilst checking my bus over today noticed that both rear torsion bar end caps have rusted through. The available replacements look a bit flimsy, anyone recommend replacements?

Did a pub stop over near Great Yarmouth last week. On the way back the wind was quite high and the bus was all over the road. Had the tracking done today and found out it was 2 x the limit toe in. Drove the bus around today and already seems better, have to wait for another windy day to see...

Having fixed my bus starting problem I thought I would delve into the issue the sliding door has, it has been getting more and more difficult to shut easily. so took the cover of the slide and found the metal wheel which runs on the slide has split into two parts. Waiting for a new one from JK...

Been having an issue ever since I fitted a new starter battery end of last year. If I leave the van alone for over a week, I have difficulty starting (I know I should start it more frequently). Alternator is kicking out over 14v and the battery drops to 12.1v, If I don't depress the clutch...

Currently I don't carry a spare wheel in my 71 Dormmy, just a can of tyre inflation stuff. I am thinking of doing a extended trip round Europe later this year and kind of think I need a proper spare wheel. Currently have SSP GT 5 spoke alloys fitted, 5.5x15", 5x112 PCD , ET20. Don't want to buy...

Today I noticed a smell of petrol around my 71 bay. Checked al the usual stuff, fuel pipes connections etc. all dry. I pulled the dipstick and it was covered in petrol. Drained the sump and after the oil a lot of petrol came out. I have never had this happen before. My engine has an electric...

Anyone fitted a Lithium leisure battery? What (if any) other bits of kit need to be fitted to maintain it's charge? Thanks...

My 1776 has been suffering with overheating for a while. I have added an external oil cooler but this has not really helped. Engine is running twin ICT34's with the following jetting: idle jet 57 Main jet 160 Air corrector 180 Emulsion tube f6 Float jet 150 The spark plugs (NGK...

What's the correct (best) way to position door mirrors? Long side up or long side out. Just wondering as I have seen both ways being used, even both on the same bus. I suppose I could test on mine, but looking for opinions...

Does anyone know which type of valve covers dissipate cylinder head heat more efficiently, Aluminium or Steel?