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    My Van Fire, Please learn the lessons.

    For some reason I cant post up the pictures - its says board quota reached. any ideas??
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    My Van Fire, Please learn the lessons.

    Well, after 4 years of searching this forum for parts, receiving fantastic advice and generally enjoying the scene the unforeseen happened. My van engine burst into flames and the 1969 Dormobile was written off. I read many articles advising the installation of a fire extinguisher but always...
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    dormobile roof curtain track

    Thanks, mine had screws on the outside of the roof to hold the wooden track in place which leaked. Thought it seemed very odd to compromise it’s water integrity!
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    dormobile roof curtain track

    was the curtain track either side of the roof windows originally screwed or glued to the inside of the roof cap please? Many thanks.
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    Is my oil bath missing something?

    Thanks
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    Is my oil bath missing something?

    My 1969 manual (my van year) shows the oil bath connected to a cable which disappears in the engine somewhere. My actual oil bath has no cable going to it. The bit where it possibly connects to is missing (?) see the photo where the white area is. I have also read that some use a wax...
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    Worn torsion arm bushing

    Thank you boh for your help, really appreciated. No I didn’t know that there was an inner bush as well. I have read it’s a dangerous job to remove the spring plate due to the tension it’s under. I suspect that this is a job for a garage?
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    Worn torsion arm bushing

    I new to doing technical repairs and have just come to replace the rear torsion arm bushing. The problem is the old one is so worn the torsion plate plate cover won’t fit with the new one as the centre is now put! I’ve read torsion plates are danderous so... Is this an expensive fix and needs...
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    how to renovate headlamp reflectors

    hi, what's the best way to renovate a tarnished set of headlamp reflectors please? thank you.
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    Wanted, original locking petrol cap

    Wanted for a 69 van. Could you supply photos please.
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    Wanted, castle nut for steering arm

    After the castle nut that goes on the steering arm please with photos
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    Wanted, original locking petrol cap

    After one that is correct for a 69 van with pictures please
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    Headlight flash not working

    Will do in case it’s a replacement but it should be uk spec
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    Headlight flash not working

    Bit vague unfortunately but my headlights won't flash when I pull up on the indicator stalk. any ideas please?? ta
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    Dormobile bracket for under rear seat

    I’m really sorry, I dont
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