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Rick, Thanks for the detailed response. You must have posted whilst I was responding to Banshee & Terranosaurusdoug. Your replies to my questions provide a great deal of clarity, and will save me some considerable time and expense. It's strange that you mention when the engine is running...

Thanks Banshee & Terranosaurusdoug, that's really helpful. I finished work late today, but hopefully my new flexi pipe will arrive tomorrow, so I can replace the fluid. I didn't know you had to unbolt the master cylinder to access the adjuster, so that will save me some time scratching my...

This morning I got a workmate to sit in the driver's seat and start pushing on the clutch pedal whilst I was under the car watching the clutch actuation arm. The arm started to move about an inch after he started to press the pedal and appeared to travel its full length. Whilst under the...

No problem, but you may have to tow me back at the rate I'm going:) Regards Alan

Thanks again Jim & Blocky and thanks Rick, I wil try your test in the yard at work tomorrow, where it should be safer to do. Sounds extreme but I have the utmost confidence in your advice. I will report back afterwards. Thanks again & fingers crossed :) Regards Alan

Hi Jim, Thanks for the very quick response. I must admit to being a bit disheartened at the moment, so it's really appreciated. I didn't bleed the clutch hydraulics, but I had to save the piston from coming right out at one point. I'll put your advice into action tomorrow evening after work...

Bit of an update for everyone, and after driving ten miles this evening to visit my elderly parents, the new clutch has started to slip. Seems my pessimism has not let me down this time :( The problem started with the clutch pedal not fully returning to the rest position straight away. Instead...

Hands on learning. Always the most effective. One thing is for sure with that kind of skill he will always be able to find work and earn money. I must find time to dabble in this again, although I understand that car body work can be the most challenging to do. Regards Alan

That welding is really nice, and something I would love to be able to do. I have got a welder, but it's a case of 'got the gear, but no idea' !! Did your son do an apprenticeship to learn to weld? Regards Alan

Thanks Zippy, I'll give them a call when I ready to do the job. I will be careful removing the rails as per Rick's words of caution. Regards Alan

Thanks for saying so. Did another 10 miles today! Regards Alan

Thanks for the reply. I know you are on your holidays, so it's much appreciated. Please don't disrupt your holiday again, but when you have a moment could you confirm if the supplier in the link sells the mshg and tape seal, the grey rubber edging as well? Regards Alan

Hi Zippy, Sorry for the late reply, been busy with other stuff recently. It's a 2008 Series 7, which I ironically just mad the last payment on! It's both awning rails and the two roof straps/top rails. The quality of the mastic/sealing carried out by the manufacturer is terrible, and the...

Nice looking dog, and a brilliant bit of car security!!! Regards Alan

Good point Dave. I will take a look at the adjustment next night driving. I think there is a little adjuster wheel under the dashboard somewhere Thanks Banshee, I'm glad I could raise a smile:) . I'm holding back on self congratulations at the moment, as my confidence in the vehicle, which was...

Thanks Ian, I have just followed your instructions and have 800mm (O/S) & 810mm (N/S). Although they are quite modest differences to what it was, the truck looks much better. I'll take it for a drive tomorrow to test it. Regards Alan

Thanks to all for the replies. I think I will try to get it to around 800mm as per Ricks advice, but I may need to remove/reindex the torsion bars to do so. I am struggling to understand how these bars work, as in the workshop manual it specifies jacking the lower control arm up to the bump...

Hi All, Despite the rain yesterday evening I was able to refit the centre console and put the wheels back on. Last job on Day 12 was to put the battery on charge overnight. This evening, with some trepidation, I put the battery back on the vehicle, took it off the axle stands and cranked it...

Hi Zippy, I wonder if you could give me some advice? My caravan, a Bailey Pageant Burgundy, is leaking slightly at the rear end. I took it to a local repair place, who has quoted me £1700.00 to reseal the rails on the top, new seals around the front windows and remove and reseal the awning...

Thanks, Jim, I am pleased with the way that it's going, although it is taking me a very long time, and I would have to admit to being a bit fatigued with it at this stage. I am also beginning to worry that it won't start/run/work properly now. Yesterday (Day 11) I spent from 2pm to 8:15pm...