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  3. Rubber seals

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    I and D,

     

    I have just completed that exercise.  You cannot buy the seals (gaskets) alone.  You have to buy the whole lock.  I removed all my locks, cleaned the surface and then replaced them.  On my van I have 12 such locks.  The first six I use Sickaflex (?Spelling) and then swapped over to silicon.  The latter was the easiest.  They actually look better than with the black rubber.

     

    Regards

    Colin

  6. 240V - 12V Switch - Function?

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    I am with Neville and Kay so to speak.  At night, when we are on 240 v supply, I go to the front boot and turn the battery charger off and with it its fan.  This is a different switch to the 240/12v switch.  That leaves the 240v supply to the 240v GPO's in the van and allows the use of aircon, microwave etc., even though the batteries are not being charged.

  7. Chevrolet Silverado

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    Thanks Tony,

    I sent an email to Diesel Care asking if they had a kit for the Silverado.  Their very prompt reply is below:

    Hi Colin,

    We do not have a bracket kit for the Silverado. However we can supply you with a filter and the fitting required to fit it up. You will just need to find a mounting point in the engine bay.

    Regards

    Gavin Bradford

    Director

    Diesel Care Australia Pty Ltd

     

    I am going to look into getting a bracket designed and fabricated.  Might not be easy here.  I reckon it should be quality stainless Steel.

     

    Great news about your soon to be adopted baby, a GMC I believe!  You wont be sorry.

     

    Regards

    Colin
     


     

  8. Chevrolet Silverado

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    Hello,

    I refer to Tony's comment.  Tony and Nev both recommend a pre-filter at 30 micron.  In the link Tony provides to Dieselcare they recommend a post filter at about 2 microns?  Any comment?

    BTW, thank you all for your contributions.  I definitely will get a second filter fitted but Cairns is probably not the place to do it. 

    A point of interest to Silverado owners.  I have just done a 850 km return trip to Townsville from Cairns.  Fuel use was 13 L/100km including city driving in both places.  With a 130 litre tank capacity that gives me a range of 1,000 km.

    Colin

  9. Chevrolet Silverado

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    Hello Koggers,



    The Chevrolet Silverado is gaining numbers as a tow vehicle for our Kedron vans.



    I would like to add a second fuel filter to my Silverado. I have spoken to one diesel specialist who said that under the hood room is a problem. He also said that if the Isuzu motor has an electric fuel pump there is a problem in that the pump does not have sufficient grunt to pump the fuel through two filters.



    I thought I would ask in this forum if any other Silverado owners have filled a second fuel filter?



    Regards


    Colin


  13. Landcruiser 200 Series or Silverado

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    Hi Merv and Doug,



    Hope you don't mind me sticking my nose in here. I have used MT ATZ and ATZ P3's for a few years and I reckon they are a great tyre. I have used them on my Landcruiser and Top Ender. On the Landcruiser I was getting 100,000 km out of them and much more, of course, on the van. The only downside was the noise on the blacktop, especially at lower speeds. Because of the noise factor I have fitted MT STZ's on the Silverado and they have proven to be fantastic so far. They have been on there for the last 30,000 km. very happy with them, on and off road.



    Regards


    Colin

  14. RIP Grant Armstrong AKA Barney

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    Grant's Memorial Service on Wednesday last was a service that he would have enjoyed. Together with ten other Koggers, Gayleen and I attended the service in Taree. Jane was strong and composed and I feel was delighted to see her Kedron mates there. The Memorial service had a large attendance reflecting the regards that Grant enjoyed in the Taree community. It was a happy service, a celebration of a good life. Family and friends painted a great picture of Grant and his life. The music chosen was typically Grant: Fun, Fun, Fun by the Beach Boys, On Top of the World by the Carpenters and finally Always Look On The Bright Side of Life by Monty Python. Grant will be sadly missed. RIP Grant.


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  15. Sandover Highway

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    Thanks Mayzee and Tony,



    I have Googled all this stuff, some of it is good especially the ABC stuff but I cannot find anything on camp spots etc etc. However, it is one I want to travel as it is remote and "it is there'! Talking to the lady at one of trhe stores she said "You can just stop and camp anywhere". Sounds good to me.


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  16. Sandover Highway

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    Hello Everyone,



    I am thinking of driving the Sandover Highway with the TE attached in May next year. I am doing some research but there is little available. I have searched both this and the Members Forum. Nothing. Anyone been there? All advice will be appreciated. BTW, I will be travelling east to west as I want to do the Tanami as well.



    Regards


    Colin


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  19. McHitch Coupling

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    Hello Ian,



    I have used 6 tonne UniGlide Drop-on McHitch and associated gear sitting in my garage shelf looking for an owner. It is surplus to my requirements. It came off my Top Ender. If you are interested I would do a great deal for you. Send me a Pm.



    Regards


    Colin


  22. Cracked chassis on Top Ender

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    Sullie, I have a TE and a Silverado so I am interested in your comment. Any chance you can supply a photo of the cracks and exactly where they are on your van? The bit about the Chevy "being so rigid" seems to me to lack logic. The van and the truck are joined together with a fully articulating hitch!



    Regards


    Colin


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