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[2gekko] 12/8/2024 17:46

I would not worry about it, I get it happen on the Transits and haven't had one damage an engine yet although can see how if the mass inside all went to one side it would cause an imbalance, yours is just starting to break up, I'm surprised you don't recall the 1976 heatwave as it was about six weeks of heatwave with no rain down here, honestly we were all out in the street dancing in the rain! Rovi may recall?

[jonjonck] 12/8/2024 16:57

I have just read that if the pulley starts to clatter then it should be replaced immediately and engine not run. If the cast mass inside it breaks up then serious engine damage can occur and also the chattering can damage the crank shaft by cause it to break. Oopsie!!! I think a lot of people carry on driving with them making a noise as is masked by diesel knock sounds. Mine only made a loud noise when idling with a cold engine and fairly quiet when hot...sometimes no sound.

Undoing the crankshaft pulley nut is always fun, done it a few times for the timing belts and is not easy without an impact wrench.

I do not really remember the heatwave of 1976 as a heat wave. Maybe it did not affect Scotland too much.

[2gekko] 12/8/2024 14:59

I knew brakes would be mentioned lol, a few jobs to do then but not too bad really considering the miles you do, I have similar weather to rovi and no sign of rain, I remember the heat wave in 1976 when it finally rained we all went and stood outside and enjoyed getting soaked

[jonjonck] 12/8/2024 10:11

Enjoy your day off 2G. Hope the rain stays off for you.

[jonjonck] 12/8/2024 10:09

I had a couple of failures in the motorhome on holiday. The water pump for the habitation water valves failed. Could not get the valve seals so had to buy a complete pump at £100 approx. I thought it was expensive but turns out it was not a bad price at all.
The other fail is the engine crankshaft harmonic damper pulley. Started making a loud rattling sound which was worrying at first but as it did not get any worse just lived with it. I have a new one to fit but did not have it with me.
The good news is this year the brakes performed well and did not warp any brake discs going over mountain passes.
The wheel hub caps I painted did fine except the front ones when coming down a mountain got so hot the paint softened as not fully hardened and the brake dust has all stuck to it. It has hardened now with all the heat!!!

[rovi70] 12/8/2024 09:36

Glad you had a good time away it's great to meet up and enjoy other's company. Hope alls well with the house and garden and getting it back in shipshape won't be to taxing. Nice to hear you have a day off 2G de-stressing time I hope. 31deg in the garden at ten thirty and humidity high. Dead heading and watering tonight me thinks.

[2gekko] 12/8/2024 09:19

I'm not expecting rain here but the forecast is 33 degrees later so I've done my daly walks and will stay out of the sun, day orf today

[jonjonck] 12/8/2024 08:16

Good Morning. We have heavy rain this morning which is what we had most mornings on holiday but cleared up late morning to bright sunshine.

[2gekko] 12/8/2024 05:03

I can imagine how tired you both are, it sounds like quite an adventure and you have bought the sun back with you, yes piccies please

[jonjonck] 11/8/2024 17:09

Hi Gekko, I have been absolutely shattered today. Mrs J is the same. So much to catch up on and get done.
It had been a good holiday though and whilst the weather was very mixed and way too hot in the Afternoons we survived. One highlight was meeting up with some dear friends in Kamnik by pure chance. They had been on the site two nights before we bumped into them and persuaded them to stay an extra night and show them the town and go for a cycle ride. Had a brilliant day and introduced them to the cafe with blueberry cake and they loved their day with us as we did with them... they also loved the cake as well.
Another highlight was in Bad Tolz watching the kids, 5 to 10 years olds, practicing and training for Ice Hockey. All fully kitted out and just a joy to watch them and how much fun they were all having. ..... more later and will need to sort out some pictures.

[2gekko] 11/8/2024 11:37

Yes welcome back Jonners and good to see you got back safely

[rovi70] 10/8/2024 18:40

Welcome back to GB.

[jonjonck] 10/8/2024 16:49

Hi chaps, I am back. Arrived home this afternoon so got loads to catch up on.
Will pop back in later to update as I really need a coffee.

[2gekko] 09/8/2024 12:07

I'm alright thanks rovi, I need to buy some new weighing scales as have cut down on the beer and curries, had lots of salad etc but the scales still insist I'm 16 stone which means I have to try harder sigh, I can imagine the difference after you cataracts were done, decorate, what's that lol

[rovi70] 07/8/2024 10:50

How are you doing 2G hope your world is ok. Won't be long to retirement compared to the past years. Honest time flies then your old LOL Had first cataract operation yesterday. Wow the world has gone bright. In one eye surprising how white things are. Won't have to decorate and paint as all looks clean and fresh. Although may have to wait till Friday after the wife has hers done before she might agree. Here's hoping rovi

[rovi70] 07/8/2024 10:37

Hope he is as Scotland has and is getting a soaking.

[2gekko] 07/8/2024 08:23

Lol very true!

Pub landlord must be having a good holiday

[rovi70] 06/8/2024 09:02

THOUGHT FOR THE DAYA married man should forget his mistakes. There's no use in two people remembering the same thing forever!

[2gekko] 04/8/2024 05:33

Jonners took the door keys with him, mind you with all these riots we may be able to get in now

[rovi70] 03/8/2024 22:58

Pubs empty

[rovi70] 31/7/2024 10:38

As it was really hot a little old man shuffled slowly into an ice cream parlor and pulled himself slowly, painfully, up onto a stool... After catching his breath, he ordered a banana split. The waitress asked kindly, 'Crushed nuts?' 'No,' he replied, 'Arthritis.'

[2gekko] 27/7/2024 06:37

Strong beer, hot weather, what more can we ask for, I know brekkers all round on Jonners tab, no black pudding on mine

[totally banjo] 26/7/2024 02:28

Summer is here!

The trees don't have to know.
Why tell them all your secrets?

Crikey, that was strong beer tonight, tried to keep up with Treebeard but he had me over a barrel, made from one of his cousins I believe!