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    Thread: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI
Post: RE: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI

Well what a weekend its been.  Clutch cable snapped during the week... again. [Image: https://image.ibb.co/m2Cmrz/20181003_073219.jpg] Towed it  [Image: https://image.ibb.co/n3CKop/20181005_142542...
coakers Members' Berlingos 93 70,756 07-10-2018, 07:00 PM
    Thread: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI
Post: RE: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI

Well. After wondering when them rear axle bearings are going to give way. I've took the plunge and bought a refurbished axle. And mounts, and rear shock absorbers. I must be mad. [Image: https://imag...
coakers Members' Berlingos 93 70,756 02-10-2018, 05:11 AM
    Thread: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI
Post: RE: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI

Took Dingo to the garage tuther day, because i know someone who can do a terraclean for mates rates. I first saw terraclean used on wheeler dealers a few years ago, looks promising and after reading o...
coakers Members' Berlingos 93 70,756 04-09-2018, 08:58 AM
    Thread: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI
Post: RE: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI

You're bang on Grizz, mines been a camper, dumping ground, daily transport, general chillout zone, it says something when family members are asking me to run them to get bulky items. Not much of an up...
coakers Members' Berlingos 93 70,756 01-09-2018, 06:14 PM
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Thank you for the kind words and sharing your interest in these ol heaps, to be honest I had no idea that Berlingos had quite the following until i visited this forum, I do try and incorporate some ho...
coakers Members' Berlingos 93 70,756 19-07-2018, 04:50 AM
    Thread: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI
Post: RE: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI

Spotted a classic too. [Image: https://image.ibb.co/nJGUK8/20180703_123200.jpg] Nah not this one. This one. [Image: https://image.ibb.co/emZARo/20180703_125329.jpg] Bentley Speed 6 (1926-1930) Onl...
coakers Members' Berlingos 93 70,756 07-07-2018, 01:54 PM
    Thread: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI
Post: RE: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI

(24-06-2018, 03:49 AM)Hardnut Wrote:  Been reading this thread with interest from the start. I knew you was from local area from where i lived, around St helens. Only just clocked the first pic...
coakers Members' Berlingos 93 70,756 07-07-2018, 01:31 PM
    Thread: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI
Post: RE: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI

We did take it out on another mini adventure last night while the weather was nice. Had to be done. [Image: https://image.ibb.co/mGRpN8/IMG_20180622_175337_579.jpg] [Image: https://image.ibb.co/mSEy...
coakers Members' Berlingos 93 70,756 23-06-2018, 10:13 AM
    Thread: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI
Post: RE: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI

Well timing belt and waterpump are done, whata PITA. Took nearly 9 hours, one of the reasons being me not being able to read the timing marks properly. First PITA was trying to get the crank bolt ou...
coakers Members' Berlingos 93 70,756 21-06-2018, 08:34 PM
    Thread: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI
Post: RE: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI

(09-06-2018, 02:18 PM)coakers Wrote:  Ok figured it out, fitted it and now it won't select any gears. Might as well be not depressing the clutch. Any ideas? All is working now, selecting gears b...
coakers Members' Berlingos 93 70,756 20-06-2018, 07:37 AM
    Thread: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI
Post: RE: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI

Ok figured it out, fitted it and now it won't select any gears. Might as well be not depressing the clutch. Any ideas?
coakers Members' Berlingos 93 70,756 09-06-2018, 02:18 PM
    Thread: Clutch cable mounting plate?
Post: Clutch cable mounting plate?

Took this off in haste whilst changing the clutch cable and now cant remember its orientation at all. [Image: https://image.ibb.co/hwyjTT/20180609_134844.jpg]
coakers M59 Berlingo 6 4,236 09-06-2018, 12:54 PM
    Thread: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI
Post: RE: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI

Does anyone know how this is mounted? Took it off in haste and didnt pay too much attention to it (lesson learned) [Image: https://image.ibb.co/hwyjTT/20180609_134844.jpg]
coakers Members' Berlingos 93 70,756 09-06-2018, 12:51 PM
    Thread: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI
Post: RE: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI

Ah yes Norway, I've actually convinced the missus to include it in our European Honeymoon road trip adventure. The fjords alone are worth the visit. But back to reality with a bang for a second. Thi...
coakers Members' Berlingos 93 70,756 09-06-2018, 09:33 AM
    Thread: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI
Post: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI

And the roads, the roads! Anyone who even remotely enjoys driving needs to experience The A87 through Glencoe, it continues on into the Isle Of Skye and if it is just petrolheads dream. I need to take...
coakers Members' Berlingos 93 70,756 30-05-2018, 08:12 PM
    Thread: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI
Post: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI

I wont bore you with too many snaps but suffice to say we had an awesome time (even with 3 hours sleep). Portee, The Storr (used in the opening scene of Prometheus) Kilt Rock, The Fairy Pools were amo...
coakers Members' Berlingos 93 70,756 30-05-2018, 08:08 PM
    Thread: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI
Post: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI

Well what a trip.. and a trip that has really sealed the fate of this little van as being my daily for quite some time to come. The plan was the isle of skye, one of the most scenic places (and drives...
coakers Members' Berlingos 93 70,756 30-05-2018, 07:59 PM
    Thread: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI
Post: RE: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI

(26-05-2018, 03:38 AM)Grizz Wrote:  You really are getting on with this mate. Hats off to you.Cheers Grizz. I do have a little write up comimg which was the biggest test of this van so far... ...
coakers Members' Berlingos 93 70,756 30-05-2018, 07:46 PM
    Thread: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI
Post: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI

Sorry for the belated reply. Yup it was drop links. Hadnt tightened the DS enough I'll just put it down to rushing. I got the car laser tracked (i know someone who did it for mates rates). Its bob on...
coakers Members' Berlingos 93 70,756 25-05-2018, 06:22 AM
    Thread: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI
Post: RE: Dingo - 05 - 2.0 HDI

Ok had to take the hub off again to knock the snapped pinch bolt out. Cant say its been a fun afternoon. But I've got everything back on now including both track rod ends. The steering is way out (st...
coakers Members' Berlingos 93 70,756 21-05-2018, 08:01 PM