Suffolk-Matt
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Chip site needed Ipswich, East suffolk area.
Suffolk-Matt replied to Suffolk-Matt's topic in General chat
Still looking for greenwaste site, east suffolk. -
Did think about that but guessed will need new filter afterwards?
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Im in suffolk so talking VERY slight hills, more so when needing to give throttle to maintain speed.
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All genuine ford parts used on the service and the garage is VERY busy often see HGV cabs in there brimming their tanks, Its on the outskirts of Ipswich near to the A12/14. Without removing the tank is there anything i can do to try and get the worst of the congealed stuff off? Im assuming there will be some due to the vans age... cough 1995 cough.. Lack of power is present also but it been like that since i got her a year ago, assumed they just were a little guttless.
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I have switched to a local garage now (within last few months anyway) and its a Texaco. Surely the light would just stay on though no? Adding "drain the filter" to my daily routine may get annoying!!!
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Not using Bio no. Tank averages 1/2 full id say. Not really had this issue before OR with my other diesel vehicles.
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Starting getting this warning light come on after 5-10 mins of driving, this was about 2 months ago. Truck was due a service anyway so got the filter replaced and all was well again... After about 200 miles it has started to creep on every now and then, mainly when under load on hills. Now i know its a simple job to just drain the filter but wondered where this extra water is coming from? Maybe a bad seal on the fuel filler cap? Tank breathers? Odd thing is that the light comes on and goes off again..... surely if theres water present its there? MK5 Transit btw
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Just paid for mine, 2 tickets last year and 2 prizes! Also eyeing the harness
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Think i have the same?!?!? Anyway purchased over a year ago and going strong still, cheap compared with others but almost as comfy as my hiking boots, will be buying another pair when needed. Mine did come with some metal spikes on the sole but are removed easily with an allen key as will snag when wearing spikes and leave scars on limbs. I must of tryed 10 different boots in different sizes and these were by far the best for me.
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Ah forgot about the online PDF! Cheers. No info I also see, Maybe a bit of guess work needed here!
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Not got my manual to hand, frosted van this morning so checking antifreeze levels in all the vehicals and machines, anyone happen to know the volume of the 150dhb cooling system? Thanks
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Reaping the rewards of a privatised Post Office
Suffolk-Matt replied to Marko's topic in General chat
Yep! One of the lucky ones! -
Thanks guys. Picked her up and seems to have decent alarm system already with door and bonnet switches, tip/tilt sensor and does central locking! Little posh for a fender i thought but all good. Also has rewired battery with cut-offs and fuel cut off, so some of hassles are gone already. Out of interest, anyone had the spare wheel nicked before? Someone must of but wondered if its worth securing a little better.
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Thats for all the input guys. So... Alarm Disc lock Pedal locks Fuel shut off Battery shut off Tracker Put some dents (more) on her Get a dog Make some gates. gotcha
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I wouldnt bin it! Just dont climb on it. Will come in handy for something at some point no doubt.
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Live tracking would be awesome and no subscription means even at £200+ would be worth while, May even look into one for the chipper also
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Funny you should mention those, had one fitted to a car i had a while ago due to being a 2 seater (tight squeeze to get in) and having bucket seats, I believe it was a Momo wheel. Did the job fine but i was always worried about it coming off whilst driving!
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Thanks Dave, Do you have to pay a year subscription to the tracker company or is it a one off payment?
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Pedal lock, seems a good idea. Wouldnt a decent ish alarm system be able to incorporate a battery cut off? Or would that be more of an immobiliser ? If so how much do you think we are talking for a half decent system? Will fit it myself.
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Picking up a 110 tomorrow and seeing that these things are very easy to steal/ break into im looking for some ideas for security. Its not strictly a works vehicle so will be kept at my house overnight in a residential area. It will be used for occasional towing and for quoting, so no tools left in the back. Its a 3 door by the way. I dont believe it has any kind of alarm system fitted so that was my first plan with switches on the 3 doors and bonnet. Really looking for something more of a mechanical device to prevent it being pushed or towed away, steering lock maybe. Any thoughts would be great, thanks.
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Best method is to have 2 tanks, Have your standard fuel tank for UVO or SVO (rapeseed) then have another smaller tank for diesel. Start truck on the reg diesel and when engine is warm switch it over to your choice of oil. When your 5 mins from home on the last trip of the day switch it back to diesel to "flush" out the fuel lines, injector/s. this will enable an easy start the following morning. This forum is good for info on doing this - Vegetable Oil Diesel Forum - Index Kits are available to fit most vehicles.
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Chipper blade damage Hall of Fame (or shame!)
Suffolk-Matt replied to Al Cormack's topic in Large equipment
Agreed, needs a full check over.... Thats some serious gravel.... -
Chip site needed Ipswich, East suffolk area.
Suffolk-Matt replied to Suffolk-Matt's topic in General chat
BJ - Pmed you Chimp - site needed from this week onwards, need somewhere sorted asap, driving to Creeting at the moment which is killing profits and time. More than happy to leave any decent logs for the landowner. -
As per title, site I was using isn't available for a while. Ideally looking for somewhere close to East Ipswich. Good clean chip. PM if you like. Cheers
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How many hours of lessons would anyone feel about average for a driver with 10 years driving experience and a a few bad habits? Ball park figure? Need mine doing asap.
