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maybe should be posting this in technical but...on a UK RHD van, is the offside front and rear hub threaded left? thanks!

I'm thinking of getting a lift fitted and was wondering whether anyone had any experience? I've seen this post but not much else. Not sure wether to look at a 2 post lift or something more like a quickjack?

I'm trying to figure out which part the rubber bit is highlighted below. Do I need a new track-rod end or is it a track rod end boot or a replacement boot for ball joint? Also should I replace both? Looking through my MOT/ service history i seem to have gone through a lot of track rod ends and...

So I'm still in the process of rebuilding my front brakes, got the parts just lacking in time! I've stripped them down and got new flexi hoses/ backing plates & cylinders. I'd like to check on a few things from you good people who know what you're doing (unlike me!) Re-assemble: a) fit new...

Excuse my ignorance but would lithium-based NLGI2 multipurpose grease be ok for packing out when bearings etc? The tub says it has a good temperature tolerance and suitable for hubs, universal joints, chassis & general greasing. My internet research indicates that it is suitable but it would be...

On my last big trip in the van I had a rather heart stopping moment when braking approaching a roundabout after a long drive and the pedal went straight to the floor. :oops: Fortunately managed to slow down with the gears, there was little traffic and no damage other than a new pair of shorts...

hi everyone, it's been a while since I've been on the forum, life has been getting in the way! My sliding door exterior handle snapped off yesterday so I'm looking for another and it got me thinking about which vendor consistently provides good parts? So far I've seen the part (211843703H) on...

Hi everyone, I've not posted for years but have been slowly plodding on with my van (it's near there!) but I hope everyone is well? I've recently moved to the weston-super-mare/ Cheddar area from Bristol and was wondering if there were any garages nearby that would be recommended? I've got my...

I don't drive my van often and I've noticed that I always seem to be empty when I get back in so I did a proper scientific experiment ( :lol: ) Filled up to just up to 3/4 and took photo of gauge & mileage: 34413 Went to get MOT checkover (yes I know doesn't need it but still...) Got van back...

hi all, been a while since I've posted...not a lot has happened lol. As title suggests, I'm trying to get hold of an indicator relay for my 1970 UK van. Any ideas anyone? I've seen all the replacement ones available and they have wrong terminal layout for my fusebox. Although I believe it's...

Hi all, Got van booked in with Old Dub Shop today but haven't been sent new address & can't get hold of Spencer! Does anyone know the address pls? Thanks Rob

Hi all, I was originally going to restore the interior but instead I've replaced the interior of my 1970 Dormi and have the following dormi furniture taking up garage space .... I want to get rid of it pronto otherwise it's going in the skip which would be a shame. Based in Bristol If it's not...

Hi, I've been playing around with tidying up the various bits of plastic trim in my Dormi. Some of the trim is the hard plastic that surrounds the cupboards & doors, some is for the more rigid plastic around the roof cutout and there is some other more flexible trim. To do this I've used...

I've got a couple of interior trim panels (roof lining section over rear hatch area) that have what I think is sticky backed vinyl trim. It's very thin material and I can imagine it being on a roll - a bit like those plastic covers you had to cover your school exercise books in .... Anyway...

I've cleaned up my oil bath air filter but am not sure what oil to use. I only want to put some oil in as a temp measure before I get a full service or overhaul done on the engine. The manual states SAE90 I think. I've got some 20w50 oil spare - would that be any good? Thanks

Hi and help! I'm struggling to refit my dormi interior - it wasn't supposed to take this long! :lol: - and am unsure of where/ how various parts attach. Indeed I have various parts that I have no idea what they are for! So, am wondering whether there are any Bristol dormi owners that wouldn't...

I mistakenly bought a pair of 72 splash pans for my 70. Don't have any use for them so am offering them up for sale. Here's the original ebay ad: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250875633056&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:GB:1123 and here's some pics of the pans against my...

I'm fitting my firetec and am not sure where to mount it. It's either vertical or with the black dot down so that the tube points up (if that makes sense?!). I cannot mount to the engine bay roof. So, I guess my options are: 1) Mount to floor of engine bay (looking from the rear, to the left...

Hi, Can I jack my van up where the transmission is bolted to the axle? Need to get a little more height for my axle stands.. Thanks

I'm going to change my fuel lines/ remove excess fule filter to decent ones as per my earlier post http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=43525 The engine bay one is here: and I'm wondering whether there is a preferable route for it to take or should I just leave well alone and just...