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#501 Re: Maintenance » Front Tyre Recomendations? » 2018-05-10 09:30:46
The more I look the more confusing it gets!
Summer, winter, all season, M&S, 3PSF. and now the Crossclimates which claims to be a summer tyre that matches all season tyres in winter conditions!!! Then of course there are "Camper" tyres.
What I am looking for is an all season which offers a bit of improved grip on wet grass without sacrificing too much in milage, consumption and noise.
Looks like M&S would be the way to go but wondering if M&S with 3PSF would be worthwhile.
btw tee_cee the regs in Germany now mean it's not just in "wintery conditions" that winter tyres are required, but they are now compulsory from October to Easter.
Thinking about it again it's the 3PSF symbol which is now required in Germany - M+S isn't enough anymore.
Oct to Easter is the accepted norm, but the law does not impose any date range.
I was looking for the same thing as yourself and got equally frustrated with the amount of information, and read endless reviews which all looked the same.
In the end I gave up and went for a reasonably priced M+S which turned out to be 3PSF also. I came to the conclusion that doing something was probably better than doing nothing, and moved on to something else.
#502 Re: Maintenance » Front Tyre Recomendations? » 2018-05-08 19:14:37
Last set of Vredstein Quatrac 3 (195/70/14) were really good, but they don't make them any more. This year I'd like to have got some Michelin crossclimates, but couldn't get the right size either 14 or 15in.
Ended up with Hankook Optimo 4S which are marked M&S and seem ok for now. Worth noting that Germany have passed new laws requiring M&S marking when driving in wintery conditions.
Anyway, not necessarily a recommendation but some ideas for you.
#503 Re: Maintenance » Chirping noise » 2018-04-10 15:40:05
Thanks again. Bit of a nuisance to get at for me since I've got a leisure battery in the way.
I did try to get a little wd40 onto the pulley shafts in the area, with no noticable effect - until a day later when the noise stopped (as soon as I rigged up a mic on a stick to locate the source).
Now thinking it might be the belt itself, even though it's only a couple of years old.
#504 Re: Maintenance » Chirping noise » 2018-04-10 15:00:23
No aircon only power steering.
Vin is VF3BZWJY etc.
Thanks
#505 Re: Maintenance » Chirping noise » 2018-04-09 19:23:18
Can't see how to post a pm
#506 Repair Manuals, Publications and other Downloads » Dispatch 2005 Service Manual » 2018-04-09 13:21:51
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Actually it's described as a Berlingo manual, but covers the Dispatch, with several different engines, including in my case the DW8B (or WJY as found in the VIN number)
Some very technical stuff about belts\clutch\brakes\gearbox\steering\axles etc.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qbw411agmwjx9 … 5.pdf?dl=1
#507 Re: Maintenance » Chirping noise » 2018-04-09 10:32:23
Thanks for the pic. Looks similar to my setup, but no nut where yours is.
Edit - After finding a diagram online I suspect that the adjusting nut is behind the cambelt cover. The instructions mentioned a tensioning tool. In the past I've just set the tension by twisting the belt by hand to 90 deg. Just wondered if this was good enough.
#508 Maintenance » Chirping noise » 2018-04-07 15:54:29
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Have been hearing loud chirping noises from the engine for a while. Definitely coming from the left side.
Unfortunatly it has been a bit intermittent making it hard to diagnose. Sometimes I can hear it at idle, but mostly between 20 and 50 when driving. Oddly it can dissapear for a second when changing gear.
Anyway I'm hoping its just the alternator or tensioner so I'm looking to slacken off the belt and turn by hand to see if I can feel anything. So on the DW8B is it just a case of pulling back the tensioner or is there some other special tool required.
Thanks
#509 Re: Camper Conversions » Another quick trip up north... » 2018-04-03 15:51:05
Don't wish to dampen your Thunder.......
Midges are a bit of a Nuisance and Ive spent many's a day at a forest stage rally around Newton/Minnigaff/ Raiders Road/Clatteringshaws......................But for me......... try out the Midges on the Isle of Skye
Guess it can be the luck of the draw. Didn't see any midges in Skye.. that's because it blowing a bloody gale! We had a folding camper at the time, and decided to leave after watching our neighbours setup collapsing under the stress. Even though it was late afternoon, the owner gave us our money back without us asking, and called us chicken on the way out. I got the impression that they were used to it.
Back over the bridge it was really calm, but damp - so any hint of exposed flesh was ripe for an instant blood drawing midge attack.
#510 Re: Camper Conversions » Another quick trip up north... » 2018-04-01 19:35:35
Fantastic picture.
Went camping at Newton Stewart in 1973. The most midges I've ever seen and stung to hell by wasps. Nice scenery though 
#511 Re: Camper Conversions » Newbie question » 2018-04-01 16:14:53
Casper did a great job on his, but if like me you find the steelwork a bit daunting, the car seats to look for are - Peugeot 806, Fiat Ulysses, Citroen Synergie/Evasion, Lancia Zeta and the later Citroen C8 and Peugeot 807. They do appear on eBay, but quality/price/shipping can be an issue.
The actual seats will have differing fixing holes, but the bases should all be standard - so make sure the base comes with the seat.
Here's an example (seller states that he has fronts also) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-syne … 2271097767
or https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-C8-F … 3529117239
#512 Re: Camper Conversions » Night heater » 2018-03-07 17:07:03
Never seen these Planar heaters before, really cheap compared to the alternatives. Tempting, but every so often when I think I'd like to get a diesel heater, I would remember about the power consumption. I'd really need another battery to run the thing, which is a bunch more work - and I'm not sure how confident I'd be fitting one of these anyway.
Really it's only when we are sitting around after dinner & before bed that the cold would be an issue - but then again if it's that cold it's probably time to head home. I guess if we were motorhome types, as in park up/close the doors/swivel the satellite dish, then it would be more worthwhile. For now it's overkill.
#513 Re: Camper Conversions » Night heater » 2018-03-06 08:52:12
5 available but not at 8 quid
Couple available at £12.99
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre … 3533305468
#514 Re: General Discussion » Those of you with 1.9D DW8 engines, what MPG do you get? » 2018-02-19 20:54:50
Actually that's one thing I noticed. WIth my 806/Synergie I had 15" (205/65 R15) wheels. My Dispatch has 14" (195/70 R14) wheels which I thought was odd but didn't think much of it. But then I noticed some Dispatch/Expert/Scudos have 15" wheels too. Smaller wheels will offer a better apparent MPG though so if anything that'll help things.
Now there's an interesting thought. Anytime I work out mpg I use the odometer - yet looking at the satnav I know that the speedo is about 5% higher than reality.
Maybe you should calibrate the odometer with a gps tracking app (maybe osmand).
As for the tyres, I think 195/70 R14 are standard.
#515 Re: General Discussion » Those of you with 1.9D DW8 engines, what MPG do you get? » 2018-02-19 16:52:18
Always plan to fill up in Luxembourg, cheapest in europe. I like the look of that site in France. We usually overnight in Luxembourg, but the sites are mainly used for transit, and it shows.
If traveling outside mid-July & August I'd recommend getting an ACSI card - prices are fixed (11-19 euros) for 2 people/shower & power.
#516 Re: General Discussion » Those of you with 1.9D DW8 engines, what MPG do you get? » 2018-02-19 09:41:05
This just reminded my to do the sums on our last French trip in September.
The van is 2002 and the engine is DW8B 1.9D 71bhp
I recorded 2133 miles from Calais to Grenoble, up and down a bunch of mountains, and then back to Cherbourg.
The average for the trip was 36.74mpg.
I can see that the way out to Grenoble, which was all 70mph on motorways, was about 37.25mpg.
The way back to Cherbourg was 60mph on mostly A roads, and that was about 39.5mpg.
The bits in between, in the mountains and gnarly B roads, was 32.5 to 35mpg.
Overall pretty pleased with mpg considering the weight that I usually carry.
#517 Re: Maintenance » Wiper issue .2003 Dispatch » 2018-02-19 00:28:01
Will probably be the windscreen wiper timer relay (5010), The diagram (E) would indicate that it's near the glovebox fuses. It will be beige
#518 Re: Maintenance » Scudo sometimes doesnt start! » 2018-01-17 11:44:42
Just to add that on my Expert 2002 1.9d you can hear the stop solenoid on the side of the fuel pump, engaging.
When the ignition is turned on, the solenoid will buzz, when the dash light goes out the buzzing stops and you can hear a definite click as the plunger retracts.
If you do a search on the forum for "stop solenoid" there are a few posts.
#519 Re: General Discussion » Heater problem » 2018-01-11 18:42:56
Probably fuse 20 inside (2002 1.9D)
#520 Re: Camper Conversions » is it okay to take out the driver cage? » 2018-01-11 18:28:59
Interesting.
I am thinking of something to carry bulky but relatively light things like awning, wet weather gear.
One to consider. Another option would be a tow ball mounted bike rack. Would keep the weight lower down but interferes with rear door access.
So expensive to get any fabrication work done to adapt either though without having facilities myself.
You could always fit a bike rack to the door, and use a Fiamma Ultrabox. I have a roofbox but stopped using it because it can be difficult with city center car parks.
#521 Re: Maintenance » Installing Electric Windows » 2018-01-06 14:17:32
Hello and welcome.
Not answering your question I know but are you quite sure you want to go to the trouble?
Don't know what sort of camping you are planning but I try quite hard to avoid unneeded electrical demands myself. Electric windows being something I wouldn't want at all in a camper.
Not only the extra demand on electric but having to turn the ignition on every time you want to open or close a window can be very annoying.
It's very easy to bypass the electric window relay so that you can open the windows without the ignition being on.
#522 Re: Camper Conversions » what fits a scudo? » 2018-01-04 23:06:41
The ikea one is £175 however you do get the cushions. You will just need to fathom what legs dont have to move when operating the bed as they will be your main anchor points
I happen have one of these sofa beds, and they won't fit. The problem is that the wheel arches are quite high (39cm) and the base of the sofa bed is 25cm. Shame because they are very light.
#523 Re: Maintenance » Front Brake hoses » 2017-12-12 18:47:07
Decided that since I hadn't done anything yet, that I probably wasn't going too - so rang around a get a few quotes.
Went with a local independent for £144, so not too bad.
Interesting they, and one other garage, warned me that due to the age of the van it can be difficult to get the hose removed from the main pipework, which can lead to a lot more work - like new pipework as well.
#524 Re: General Discussion » Knocking / clonking on front drivers side help » 2017-12-07 11:41:25
On my 2002 I get an intermittent clunking noise that appears for a day or two then goes away. It's aggravated after I drive on really bad roads and usually in dry & dusty conditions. At one point in the Czech republic after driving to a campsite a mile down a really bad road, it got so bad, I had the van towed. The garage stuck it up on the ramps - found nothing and then did a test drive - nothing not a sound. I think something had got slightly misaligned, and it slipped back into place when lifted off the ground.
#525 Re: Maintenance » Key - HELP » 2017-12-07 11:30:09
I posted some info about keys a while ago http://dispatchexpertscudo.org.uk/forum … 2378#p2378
As vaz says the immobiliser chip in the key can be cloned - but not the remote. Each remote had a unique ID that needs to be paired with the van using Lexia/PP2000 - I've done this several times and could help, but I'm down in south Bucks.
A few months ago the wife's remote stopped, and like you the microswitch had fallen off - but was undamaged so I was able to solder it back on. Since the switches are surface mounted, its not as easy to solder - best done with a needle tip iron. Alternatively if you are not comfortable doing the job, take the bits down to your local mobile phone repair shop they should have no problem soldering it back on for you.