StreetSleeper
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Yes, I have to agree with you, there are great big muddy footprints all over it. The felt seal was there, it was absolutely drenched in diesel and fell apart when I touched it.
24 volt Eberspacher
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Yes, I have to agree with you, there are great big muddy footprints all over it. The felt seal was there, it was absolutely drenched in diesel and fell apart when I touched it.
mistericeman
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Yup looks like someone has had a fiddle there.... Last service kit I bought was around £20 (not including burner pin)
Which I thought was so reasonable I bought an extra one in the van just incase.
Which I thought was so reasonable I bought an extra one in the van just incase.
StreetSleeper
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changed days. Got the kit. Not convinced about the glow plug so just went for got the lot
GENUINE EBERSPACHER 24V D1LC/D1LCC COMPACT HEATER SERVICE KIT W/GLOW PLUG E3587
ITEM PRICE:
£77.99
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StreetSleeper
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I was looking at the gasket today and I wasn't happy with the way it hadn't sealed and it was quite clear to see that it was not making a very good seal. Now, when I took it apart I remembered the screws were quite tight but in very good condition so the only thing I could think may have caused a problem was that somebody had replaced the screws with slightly longer ones. Basically, the plate is three washers thick so I decided to cut my new screws two washers thick.
As you can see from the picture, had the old gasket in place and with the screw fully screwed home I could squeeze two washers under the head.
This picture shows the original screw, I can quite comfortably slide three washers under: they are only stepped for the purpose of the photograph.
This will give you some idea of the difference in length. I believe this would make a large contribution for why the heater was not working.
As you can see from the picture, had the old gasket in place and with the screw fully screwed home I could squeeze two washers under the head.
This picture shows the original screw, I can quite comfortably slide three washers under: they are only stepped for the purpose of the photograph.
This will give you some idea of the difference in length. I believe this would make a large contribution for why the heater was not working.
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Well spotted Rae. 
Strange that anyone would fit overlong screws, and why .
Strange that anyone would fit overlong screws, and why .
SquirrellCook
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Maybe the eberspacher screw is a none standard length?Well spotted Rae.
wildebus
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you can buy screws of any length so if someone bought a replacement after loosing the old one or knackering the head?
Possibly it broke the end off in the shaft (Maybe heat welded the tip to the housing?) and it is now effectively a shorter shaft to fit the bolt in?
Would a knackered gasket here stop the heater from running? or would it just be fumes getting into the cabin, etc? (obviously important, but heater stopper?)
Possibly it broke the end off in the shaft (Maybe heat welded the tip to the housing?) and it is now effectively a shorter shaft to fit the bolt in?
Would a knackered gasket here stop the heater from running? or would it just be fumes getting into the cabin, etc? (obviously important, but heater stopper?)
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SquirrellCook
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So you'd think. Buy enough and you can get made anything. Small quantities, sub 1000 it starts to become a problem. We make all sorts of fasteners for that reason. Even flaming washers! Drives me NUTS!!!
Silver sprinter
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If he was Scottish he would just use what he had. Rather than buying. Whatever that is.
trevskoda
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If i could get it out, seats are built over it, looks a right mess from the fitting job.
StreetSleeper
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Still not working. Fan not running freely now, turns with finger but very lumpy. Took it apart, bearings shagged; have to think about this one. When taking apart the inner fan broke, think it may be cheaper to buy a second-hand fan unit.
SquirrellCook
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I used to love the challenge of fixing things, but I’ve had enough of following those with sexy fingers! I blame utube type guides on how to repair it.
If it’s been opened, it’s scrap!!
This is why I just bought Anita a new van. It’s never going to have a dealer service as often they get damaged. I’m dreading it’s first mot.
Look on the bright side, you’ve been entertained.
If it’s been opened, it’s scrap!!
This is why I just bought Anita a new van. It’s never going to have a dealer service as often they get damaged. I’m dreading it’s first mot.
Look on the bright side, you’ve been entertained.
StreetSleeper
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I will fix it ,its just finding good parts to put it back together with
jeffmossy
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I am sure I have got a 24v unit in my shed somewhere . I got it and never did anything with it , I am not even sure if it works , but if you want it then you can have it , I can bring it to Hereford . Let me know . Jeff
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StreetSleeper
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Thanks Jeff that would be very much appreciated