Serviceing.

andrew

andrew

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After i have brought a service kit i want to have a go at serviceing my commer myself. But i have never done anything like this before so will i be able to do it or would i be better taking it to a local garage. Advice please, thanks.
 
What does your servicing kit consist of?

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Two's company
 
I am sure you could do it with a little
help have you got an osylager great little
glovebox book full of information.

Commer Dandy by Dandy Caravans
The Colonel Mustard
 
They are a very simple engine to work on. If you,re handy with the spanners it should be no problem. The local garage may not be classic friendly, if they can,t plug their diagnostic computer in they may be lost :)

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Where are u based Andrew? If you are anywhere near Luton, you're welcome to come over to my workshop and we'll show you what to do.
 
Hi Thowman, i would love to take you up on your offer but unfortunatly i am in Droitwich Spa, so i think its to far to come.

Hi Panky, the service kit comes with a dizzy cap, rotor arm, points, condensor, leads, oil and an air filter.
 
Try & find your local classic friendly garage
ask if they could let you view the service?
Have you seen other classic cars in your area
perhaps knock on there door?

Commer Dandy by Dandy Caravans
The Colonel Mustard
 
Are you going to come down to Abergavenny for the meet over bank holiday weekend in May, 6,7th & 8th? It's not that far from Worcester!

http://66.129.69.181/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6486
 
£10 per pitch per night. Electrical hook is available as well as an extra. These prices are discounted for us.

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Andrew, if you are coming to Pandy there's another forum member in Worcester who may appreciate running in convoy with you. Thread for the meet is here: http://66.129.69.181/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6486

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quote:
Originally posted by commerchris

I am sure you could do it with a little
help have you got an osylager great little
glovebox book full of information.

Commer Dandy by Dandy Caravans
The Colonel Mustard

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COMMER-1500-2500-VAN-BUS-TECHNICAL-HANDBOOK-VINTAGE-/390401183752?pt=UK_CarParts_Vehicles_Manuals_Litterature_ET&hash=item5ae5b95008 :)

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If you decide to have a go yourself do things in small groups. You will need to take off the engine side cover under the drivers seat first to get access then mark the HT leads so you know which way they go back on. Take the old plugs out, set the gap on the new plugs and fit them. Don't go mad tightening them they only need a quarter turn or so once they are down on their seats - then start the engine to see if everything is OK. Then change the leads, dizzy cap and rotor arm and start the engine again. The points are probably the fiddliest bit so take your time, set the gap on one lobe of the dizzy spindle then check it again by gently turning the engine until the points open fully on the oposite lobe - you may find that there is a slight difference in the gap because of wear in the dizzy so you may need to take an average of the two, the condenser can be changed at the same time as the points. Dont forget to put the rotor arm back in, clip the dizzy cap back on and start the engine again. It's best to drain the oil when it's warm but don't get it too hot that you'll burn yourself, you'll need 1" AF ring spanner or socket to undo the sump drain plug and while the oil is draining take the filter off. It will be tight so a filter strap wrench is a good idea or simply drive a hefty screw driver through the old filter and use it as a lever to screw it off. Put a smear of clean oil on the rubber seal on the new filter, wipe the surface on the oil filter housing and screw the new filter on hand tight. Put the sump plug back in and fill with oil to the mark on the dip-stick and you're done:)
Still nervous - if you do take it to the garage ask them if you can watch them as they fit the new bits so you can have a go next time. Sounds complicated but it's not.

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Andrew, like Thowman and Baz said...just turn up in wales with a crate of lager and watch everyone else show you how...simples:D...Thats more or less how I've learnt how to do most stuff with my van[8D][8D]

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probably worth getting an oil filter too to change while your doing it.

Commer Dandy by Dandy Caravans
The Colonel Mustard
 
he has one in his list Chris:D ....a tub of swarfega(other brand names available) is a good service item lol:D

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I thought it was strange them supplying oil :I :D
don't forget to buy some oil :I

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The Colonel Mustard
 
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