Heritage Run Photo

Here's a great photo of us arriving at Gaydon at the end of the 60th Anniversary Run, courtesy of Steve Turner: … [Continue reading]

Engine Leaks

The good news is that the new timing sprocket and seal have stopped the small oil leak into the timing case - no new oil is eminating form the drain. The downside of the job is that I now need to reset the fuel pump timing, which is not easy given … [Continue reading]

Stopping a Rattle

I used yesterday afternoon, having finished a short day's work, to trace and stop a recent rattle and squeak from the left side of the vehicle. It only occured while driving, and seemed to be coming from the passenger door or sill. A quick check … [Continue reading]

Cargo Rails

I have finished fitting the aluminium cargo rails to each wheel arch top and load bay side in the back end of the tub. The rails are three feet long and use movable clips for lasshing straps or nets. The top rails were cut around the fuel filler … [Continue reading]

Back on the SVO

I'll be returning to using Straight Veg Oil as soon as the vehicle is running again - the Tdi has done nearly 2,000 miles now, so is reasonably well run in. The price of diesel is getting terrible - £1.25 per liter is an average price this week, … [Continue reading]