Recent content by Luckyphil

Tried that today ….. same as when repowered up , there was a Mobile Mechanic working next door and he had a Reader which he tried , initially it worked and he managed to hook up , and it read no codes , but he couldn’t get in any further to delete the GP lamp So I’ve been given a Number of a...

Hi Harry , thanks for the reply , I wouldn’t know where to look , I’ll check with the Garage later Thanks

Hi Guys Quick update , the Garage managed to get them out & replace all 4 , it’s not cold out but it fires up again like it used to BUT they couldn’t get their readers to hook up with the Van , so the Glow plug light is still on I had problems about 2 or 3 years ago whem I had a problem...

Quick update , Van was in the Garage yesterday , they tried 3 readers inc Snap On & Bosch to try get the codes , machines wouldn’t hook up with the Van ! So it’s booked in again and the Plan is to replace the Heater Plugs , my rationale is it’s recently started to be arkward on starting ...

Thanks , I’ll wait on the Garage check up Cheers

Hi Guys & Gals Here for my yearly visit for a heads up On a small problem on the old Bus I’ve not used the Van for maybe 3 weeks , did a quick pre mot check over , it had a sidelight Bulb out , nipped off to get a new Lamp for it , on the way back the Glow plug Light came on & stayed on ...

If the existing Tails are a suitable size & In good condition , I’d look at running them Into a Henley Block in your Flat & run 25mm tails from there into the new Consumer Unit Regards Phil

I’ve fitted plenty of Electric Showers over the years , it’s always a case of you get what you pay for imo , I’ve fitted plenty of Showers specifically designed for the Older generation , one I’d always recommend is the Mira Advance its costly maybe around £320 or so but it’s got the safety...

I’ve worked round dry clutches at the Speedway 20+ years working on the Bikes so I know a stinky clutch , I’m pretty sure it was stinking / almost smoking , maybe a bit of Pilot error as I was trying to park up … maybe 3rd gear selected ‍♂️ it seems ok now ….. maybe I’ll be back on here sometime...

Hi Guys Here we go with an update , Mechanic from the Garage called round at lunch time , had a look under the Bonnet and showed me the problem , one of the Cable ends had come off it’s ball , the end just pushes on , so thsts reverse back again, we both had a Test drive and all seems fine now...

Hi John In fairness I E mailed the Garage last night and received a reply within ten minutes , it’s a small Independent Garage that’s got a good reputation locally , and he asked me what had happened etc , so fair play to them (for now) I’ve moved the Van from over the Road and there’s no...

Thanks for the input Guys , I’ll have a look on the Morning , but if a ****er just spent a bit getting this done & now the Clutch , there wasn’t a hint of it going prior , no slip ,judder smell etc , easy getting gears in etc John yes it’s the offside re Bearing change , unsure of what I’m...

Thanks for the reply , yes it was the Front offside , any more info based on that ? Cheers Phil

Hi Guys Just after a bit of info re the Roof Rails / Lighting kit on the Roof of my 08 X Trail See pic , Is it easy to remove , ideally I want to fit some a Standard Roof rack so I can carry ladders Any advice I’d greatly appreciated Cheers Phil

Hi Guys Back for some advice again , I’ve just had some work down on the 03 plate Trafic.It’s generally in good order 145k on the clock I’ve just had some Power Steering pipes renewed there was a slight leak, and the Off side wheel bearing replaced In the past it’s had a replacement...