Hi. Before i stripped my series 2 down i had pig tail type glow plug fitted but would only last a few days before they would burn out they looked like they'd been hit with a hammer ?.So when i put it back on road i fitted the uprated type (bullet type).They lasted a week and now don't get hot ...

Th:D:Dats great. many thanks.

Yes there is some movement up and down. dose that mean its the prop or the uj joint?.

Had my 1958 series 2 has been on road for about three weeks now after nearly four years sat on drive. I've noticed ever time i put clutch in to change gear i get a knocking noise and again when i lift clutch it sounds and feels like its coming from rear prop or diff?. but seems to stop after a...

Can any one tell me if an 88inch brake master cylinder is the same as an 109inch?. All my brakes on my 1958 88inch has 109 brakes fitted. Need to change master cylinder.So what to order?.:confused::confused::confused:

Its the cv type.

Sorry forgot to mention have also fitted new master cylinders clutch and brake. It doesn't splash when I pump the peddle, but have noticed the odd bubble in reservoir when pumping, but not all the time.?

Can any one help????? I've fitted new brake shoes to my 1958 series 2, now I am trying to bleed them, I have tried everything from pressurising to having landy at nearly 90 deg to try and get air out of master cylinder. i can pump the brakes about 6 times,and get a brake I pause for a few...

Changed glow plug wires to same as diagram above put some fuel down pipe from filter to pump and turned engine over.Took about 30seconds but she started up. Best noise in the world. Thanks for all your help.

Thats great thanks will try that later. Just got to sort how to get air out of fuel line now manual pump does'nt seem to do anything?

Ive just read a thread on here witch says if you have the new type of glow plugs [bullet type and not pig tail type] you by pass the spring that burnt out.Is that right?.

Head scratcher. I've got series 2 1958 diesel the prob I've got is when i push the switch for glow plugs the spring thats situated between starting solenoid and glow plugs lights up like a 100 watt bulb and burns out. I only hold switch down for about 4-5 secs. Is it because i have not got a...

O i see. Thats great i will try it this weekend many tanks.:D

Trouble i seem to have is where the steering arm gose in to the swivel at the bottom it covers the nipple . Cant seem to get pipe on ?

My 1958 swb series 2 brakes have been upgraded to 109s . Do i have to take off back plate to bleed them?.:confused:

Ok will give it a go .Many thanks.:)

I tride for five hours last night to fit new rubbers to my alpine roof windows . By midnight could have stamped on them . Must be simple method ? any idears (please).:confused:

I see . i will try it tonight . Many thanks for your help. Would have pulled my hair out with out info. thanks agian. CHUNK.

No shims in bottom. I have not put steering arm on yet will that make diff?. I know you come off that to check 12ld . Should still lock up with just top pin in?.

Yes fitted washer but no drag ?