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Spark plugs swapped over and also the leads and the issue remained at number 2. Will take the rocker cover off again tomorrow and check gaps. Another good opportunity to clean up the engine area :-)

Had the rocker cover off to inspect. Can't see anything out of the ordinary. The exhaust valve of number 2 appears to have been adjusted a lot less than all the others, which all seem the same. Couple of questions: Does the engine have to be really hot to check the clearances? When turning the...

Discovered a weep from the brake master cylinder so that will be the next fix. Became really apparent after sliding the front seat forwards and it rests against the pedal. It caused a nice puddle and a constant drip. They always felt like they had air getting in somehow or something was wrong...

Hi guys, My commer is running on only 3 cylinders (obvious when disconnecting the plug leads). It's the second cylinder back from the cab. I have checked the lead and spark and found the spark was weak so have adjusted and got a better consistent spark now. Still no luck getting it firing on...

I was looking at the above and the requirement for a 10mm pivot eye and was wondering if there was a urethane kit with the correct size hole available to buy already that would fit correctly in the Monroe shock. I don't have any measurements to try and find any but will get a pair of shocks...

Oh, and heres the farm jack with modded lifting piece:

Thanks! after my latest outing I was thinking about upgrading the front shocks to try and improve the handling. Rachaels describes the van as being like a "rollerskate out of control"

Couple of photos as the old links have disappeared.... Current stance with Yokohama tyres Dashboard with engine start button shown and key switch by indicator My dashboard flowers :-) Photo showing the mirror and more of the flowers...

Mot exemption isn't in yet? 20th May is the activation date. From then on you are meant to tick a box when you tax online.

Following on from this, does anyone know the actual size of the standard commerical tyres? profile height would be great....

Haha, I expected some sort of catastrophe. Especially the commer having a wee everywhere! just checked the water level and it hasnt moved at all :-)

I was wondering about that exact thing. I cleaned the plug and adjusted the gap so it is good when tested but the actual lead didn't feel great when I wiggled it. Was going to get a new set of leads.... Failing that, I will have to dig deeper. I might also change the rear tyres for the original...

Update: Recently back from the commers first trip out in a few years. Took it to hermon, Pembrokeshire which is 116miles from here. Down on Saturday and back Sunday. Commer performed OK. No excessive oil use, water remained at the same level. Got 20mpg due to a missing cylinder :-( next...

I am running lower profile on 15" wheels. drastic difference in height and speed. I set off a 30mph warning light the other day. I think I have Yokohama 195/45 XLs... so lower than yours.

very nice. I am going minimalist on mine. The centre panel will house two speakers and a cigarette lighter in the middle. I wouldn't be able to concentrate on anything but steering so the less the better for me.

Nice one!! love the new branding. I see you are not taking on restorations now on the website, that's a shame as your threads on the forum were like instruction manuals on how to restore basket cases to show stoppers!! always admired the quality of your work.

Try these https://www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct.asp?sg=2&pgCode=045&sgName=Hardware&pgName=Seats+%26+Seat+Belts&agCode=1162&agName=Seat+Belts&pCode=090.451 I would assume the difficulty with finding the vintage style belts is the conformity. Belts have to be tested to certain standards and...

Was wondering if anyone can shed some light on my mot situation? Mot exemption comes in on the 20th May. Mine runs out on the 19th!!!! Found this "If the MoT for a vehicle more than 40 years old expires before its next taxation anniversary, the DVLA computer and therefore the police will...

Haha, yes, quite sure, although it is probably because it hasn't run for long enough to have run to the bottom of the casing and drip since I cleaned everything!! I know the feeling. I have been running around with a knife, sandpaper and some sealant to try and tidy up some seams.

Where does time go??? Van is due a run out to Pembrokeshire next weekend so have been spending some quality time with it. All electrics sorted. Found the failing hazards were due to a dodgy contact in the switch. Trced some other loose cables and stripped them out as not needed. Fitted a new...