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Thanks again to everyone for their help.

It's one of these.

https://www.mobicool.com/en-hk/hk/produ … c-_-243594

Got to be better than a map? Surely?

When I tried it out, it got me to Asda and back perfectly.   

I bought a simple awning from Ebay a few years ago. It's basically strong tent type material with an eye hole in each corner, adjustable poles and guy ropes. I bought a length of timber which I attach along the drivers side gutter using two M6 bolts into two of the bolt holes in gutter for roof racks. One end of awning is attached to the timber with two of the eye holes located onto two screws that are screwed into each end of the timber. Other end is held up by two poles and guys.

I'm really pleased with it. It keeps sun (rain) off side of van making a useful undercover area for a couple of people (4 at a push). I may add sides to it in future. Was really cheap, but makes occasional camping trips more comfortable.

Number 4 for coolant. The coolant level is probably just on or below minimum in the header tank which sets the sensor off that's mounted in the tank when you drive along or go around corners.

That belt was definitely on borrowed time. As the Yanks say "if in doubt, swap it out!"

You can search the Gates catalogue to check your belt kit.

https://www.gatesautocat.com/

If it's the kit without water pump, should be KO25523XS - or with pump KP25523XS.

Yes, right faff, especially the boot and those metal clips on gearbox bracket. I used some Fairy too on the boot's clip to help push it home, and still wasn't sure it was locked in until I put my hand up from underneath van to feel it hadn't come undone and was locked in. I'm sure there's a knack to it.

Nightmare. Hopefully you get more luck with the new one.

Bad luck, Vaz. Why do you think the new cable failed?

I bought an OE Fiat cable set from Ebay as I wasn't sure about quality of cheaper, pattern parts. £76 inc del. Not a difficult job, just a bit fiddly with plenty of dash dismantling. Advice I would give about bung is, to remove it you need to get under the van first and unclip then remove the white plastic collar inside bung. Then the bung will come out easily from inside van. When refitting bung, make sure the clip is in place inside bung and the ends are clipped together.  Then get a claw hammer, hold hammer head in palm of hand and use end of handle to push in different places around the bung and force it into the hole. Should go straight in.

When I refitted those fiddly metal clips that hold the bulbous metal bits to the bracket at rear of gearbox I fed a long screwdriver up from below so screwdiver was vertical and handle below level of bottom of engine/gearbox. Then tapped upwards and the clips went in.

At least second time around, you'll be a lot quicker.     

Agree, some of the parts prices are stupid for vans. Got myself a new set of OE genuine Fiat gear link cables for my Scudo on Ebay for £76 inc delivery which still seems steep, but I think they would be £200 from the main stealer if I understand correctly. Broke a door mirror, shell and glass, few years ago. No pattern parts for mine at the time as it's leccy and heated. Another trip to dealer and £190 poorer after. Had to have one, as you don't realise how much you rely on door mirrors driving a van until suddenly one is missing. Even though my van does have rear-view mirror and glazed rear doors.

Your Dispatch looks like a work in progress.