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    Thread: West London - cam belt change garage
Post: RE: West London - cam belt change garage

To update: the garage French Correction in St Margaret's (Twickenham) changed the belt for me at a very reasonable price. I would strongly recommend based on my experience.
timpascoe General Chat 2 1,568 06-01-2024, 12:52 PM
    Thread: Radio Cassette 8 Error Code
Post: Radio Cassette 8 Error Code

I have a 2002 vehicle, recently purchased, with an original Phillips radio cassette with an 8 Error code. I think I have the 4 digit code for the radfio but cannot get rid of the 8 Error code. Can som...
timpascoe M49 Berlingo 0 172 02-01-2024, 11:52 AM
    Thread: M49 Diesel Fuel Tank - syphoning
Post: RE: M49 Diesel Fuel Tank - syphoning

I have learned that it is not difficult to syphon diesel out through the filler. The neck into the actual tank has a butterfly on it but it is straightforward to insert a hose and this flips open to a...
timpascoe M49 Berlingo 2 327 16-07-2023, 02:25 PM
    Thread: Diesel leak from the top of the tank....
Post: RE: Diesel leak from the top of the tank....

Coincidentally I have just dropped my tank (2000 Berlingo 1.9D Multispace) to replace sender. I have no sender access though many Berlingos do have! The fuel lines are recessed below the level of the ...
timpascoe M49 Berlingo 4 674 16-07-2023, 02:19 PM
    Thread: M49 Diesel Fuel Tank - syphoning
Post: M49 Diesel Fuel Tank - syphoning

Hi everyone. I have an issue with my 2000 Multispace 1.9D fuel sender. My fuel gauge is showing empty and it is NOT the gauge itself as it has been checked. There is no inspection access to the sender...
timpascoe M49 Berlingo 2 327 05-07-2023, 03:18 PM
    Thread: Breakers/ Used Part Dealers in France
Post: Breakers/ Used Part Dealers in France

I'm looking for a reliable breaker / used parts dealer in France that would mail a part to me. Can anyone recommend. (I need this as I want a part from a LHD vehicle due to less wear on right side ).
timpascoe General Chat 0 830 13-01-2022, 03:12 AM
    Thread: load sensing valve
Post: RE: load sensing valve

Its easy to free up and there is a new spring available on ebay. Its a simple job but access makes it very fiddly. Removing spare wheel and right side rear wheel helps, as does very good lighting. The...
timpascoe General Chat 15 14,679 13-01-2022, 02:52 AM
    Thread: MOT fail brake load sensing valve seized
Post: RE: MOT fail brake load sensing valve seized

Mine failed and when I came to free it, saw the spring was broken (very common). There is a good kit on ebay with excellent instructions that helps you understand the whole set up and even has photos ...
timpascoe M59 Berlingo 8 7,940 13-01-2022, 02:45 AM
    Thread: Load sensing valve , fitting spring Help!!
Post: RE: Load sensing valve , fitting spring Help!!

I changed the spring on mine for MOT. Got a kit on ebay. It is a fiddly job, but after fitting spring with wheels on ground I tightened up nut on spring to take out slack but only finger tight, any mo...
timpascoe M59 Berlingo 2 1,445 13-01-2022, 02:40 AM
    Thread: Rear bump stop removal
Post: RE: Rear bump stop removal

I was uncertain about the rear bump stops myself as mine were rotten. They sit in a metal cup. The cup has a single central 13mm bolt that came undone easily on mine. The rubber stop can be prised out...
timpascoe M59 Berlingo 2 3,878 13-01-2022, 02:30 AM
    Thread: Headlight Reflector Deterioration
Post: RE: Headlight Reflector Deterioration

(13-01-2021, 05:23 PM)Gadgetman Wrote:  You know that most chrome paints doesn't have the required reflectivity, and that you'll be driving around with sub-standard lights? If you absolutely ha...
timpascoe M49 Berlingo 6 1,895 14-01-2021, 04:27 PM
    Thread: Headlight Reflector Deterioration
Post: RE: Headlight Reflector Deterioration

(13-01-2021, 02:19 PM)Zion Wrote:  Nice tip Tim! That will be useful to many of the folk here. Did you glue them shut again? Yes, I glued the lens back on with some appropriate mastic, used very...
timpascoe M49 Berlingo 6 1,895 13-01-2021, 03:57 PM
    Thread: Wiper Problems
Post: RE: Wiper Problems

I had very similar problems. There were loads of causes suggested but I simply went to the breaker's yard and found another motor (for £10) and replaced the problematic one. This has now been fine for...
timpascoe M49 Berlingo 18 9,906 13-01-2021, 03:54 PM
    Thread: Headlight Reflector Deterioration
Post: Headlight Reflector Deterioration

Yesterday I failed an MOT as one of my headlights was not bright enough due to the inner reflector having lost all of its chrome reflecting surface. It is worth knowing that on removing the headlight ...
timpascoe M49 Berlingo 6 1,895 13-01-2021, 12:33 PM
    Thread: West London - cam belt change garage
Post: West London - cam belt change garage

Dear All Anyone in west London area who could make a recommendation for a reliable, knowledgeable garage to change the cambelt/ waterpump on my old 1.9 Multispace at a fair price? Hopefully someone w...
timpascoe General Chat 2 1,568 23-02-2020, 07:01 PM
    Thread: Bonnet bras
Post: RE: Bonnet bras

Is it possible to get one to fit a Mark 1? I have a recurring problem with paint /lacquer chipping peeling on the bonnet...
timpascoe Tuning and Styling 23 16,196 08-09-2019, 03:30 PM
    Thread: Fuel Filler Replacement- 2000 Mk 1 Berlingo Multispace
Post: RE: Fuel Filler Replacement- 2000 Mk 1 Berlingo Mu...

I have been trying to add some photos to illustrate the account above but struggling to upload anything.
timpascoe Member Submitted Tutorials & How To's 2 8,660 20-07-2018, 09:50 AM
    Thread: Fuel Filler Replacement- 2000 Mk 1 Berlingo Multispace
Post: Fuel Filler Replacement- 2000 Mk 1 Berlingo Multis...

I became aware that the off side sliding door was being obstructed when it was sliding shut. Initial reaction is that the rollers on one of the rails was worn or something. On closer inspection it bec...
timpascoe Member Submitted Tutorials & How To's 2 8,660 17-07-2018, 09:45 PM
    Thread: Rear wiper motor problem...
Post: RE: Rear wiper motor problem...

(07-08-2017, 07:24 AM)timpascoe Wrote:  Thanks for this idea Malcolm . Yes, this is a good solution whilst I am sorting out a replacement motor. To update. I removed the motor from a 2004 vehicl...
timpascoe M49 Berlingo 9 10,318 10-08-2017, 05:37 AM
    Thread: Rear wiper motor problem...
Post: RE: Rear wiper motor problem...

Thanks for this idea Malcolm . Yes, this is a good solution whilst I am sorting out a replacement motor.
timpascoe M49 Berlingo 9 10,318 07-08-2017, 07:24 AM