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    Van driven but making loud dragging noise

    Where would I get a beer can ?
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    Van driven but making loud dragging noise

    THANKS Panky ,
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    Van driven but making loud dragging noise

    Removable tinware around engine bay , what to use as a sealant , any ideas , also engine lid rubber , I also need to weld a pin hole upper part of exhaust before manifold , I thought its was manifold leaking but just seems to be a pinhole in the exhausts, I always drive with window s...
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    Van driven but making loud dragging noise

    Yeah got there in the end , it's just frustrating when a supposedly easy job becomes a nightmare because of a simply part, I am just happy that I found out that the fanbelts that I thought were right size actually were not , lucky it didnt happy on a long journey , Thanks again soupdragon
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    Van driven but making loud dragging noise

    Thanks panky, yeah I got there in the end , I am much happier that the fan belt is the same design as the original , i knew the V had something to do with it fitting properly , I bought 2 of that type . , it fits perfect, I had another look at the tap and it's on a plate attached to...
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    Van driven but making loud dragging noise

    Anyone know what this is for , Also got the right fanbelt , , 40degree V , Measurement s I in picture , it's all down to the V DEPT ECT , I was in every motor factors in Dublin , In the end a guy from a small backyard garage told me to go to a place that does bearings ect , I will...
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    Van driven but making loud dragging noise

    I think panky is right with the 915 to 920mm as if u look at the photos , I think it's the fourth photo of the fan belts which is the original belt , the one with the green writing on it ,, it's a simtex belt and I think it says 355 or 356 with letters the the number 92 which I think...
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    Van driven but making loud dragging noise

    my only concern now is the 900mm new belt I got may have been the right size I need but because the v shape is about 8mm it wouldnt fit, the 925 mm belt V is a lot thinner like 4 mm at end of v compared to 8mm v on 900mm belt , I think the 900 mm belt could fit if the end of...
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    Van driven but making loud dragging noise

    Thanks panky , I,ll try the 915 , I am just going to oil her up for the winter and throw a cover over her , good night,, dont mind me I am just venting, I,ll be back at it tommorrow
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    Van driven but making loud dragging noise

    New belt package ,
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    Van driven but making loud dragging noise

    .i know my pictures are terrible , anyway
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    Van driven but making loud dragging noise

    Ffs 2 news belts that wont fit, in today's world are they measured in mm or ? I even had the old one with me , the one I got today is to tight by about an inch or so even with the dynamo at its , so I tryed another one of the 7 i have it goes onn but looks baggy at the drivers side but...
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    Van driven but making loud dragging noise

    Thanks panky ,
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    Fan belt 1974 commer wanderer

    Is that size in mm
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    Van driven but making loud dragging noise

    Got a v belt , my ? Is the v from the newer one is not as much of a v compared to old one , if u get what I,m saying ,, does it matter ? The bottom of the v on old belt is about 4mm whilst the the bottom of v on new belt is say 8mm,, sorry I know some of my ? Sound silly but I dont want to...
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    Van driven but making loud dragging noise

    TRYED the smallest it's to big , I,ll just bring old one with me tommorrow and get one that fits , Thanks for the help again panky , good night
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    Van driven but making loud dragging noise

    I got them loosened in the end , Allen key in a socket set head got me there in the end , now its putting it back I just loosened them , I actually enjoyed doing it , but not at the time ,now I have seven belts 1 from Martin just cant figure out which one it is , have it narrowed down to...
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    Van driven but making loud dragging noise

    MY GOD , HOW CAN ANYONE GET AT THE FRONT NUT ON THE ALTERNATER TO LOOSEN IT ? NoT the adjusting nut the one under neath , any tips
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    Van driven but making loud dragging noise

    I will have to buy some tommorrow I think halfords sells them , I hope I of my 7 different fan belts will fit , all say they are the same size on the packets but are definitely not , hopefully one will
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    Van driven but making loud dragging noise

    THE bolts must be metric sizes cause I can find anything to fit , , , plus the one nearest the front end is awkward to get at , ,
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