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  1. 23rd December 2015, 06:06 AM #51
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    Lionel,
    Yes it's our Coromal camper trailer that is going. On the plus side it will create space for Walter.

    Wallit is back on the road but I'm trying to track down a strange noise from the front end when turning or hitting bumps. About to re-fit the freewheel hubs to see if it stops the noise, if it does I have to check out the front axle. Still need to paint & fit a replacement bonnet plus a bit of interior tidying.

    Once Walter is in the garage I need to sort out the front axle and brakes and then order seat covers and some Dormobile parts (sink, badges etc.). Hopefully I'm allowed some of the money from the camper trailer sale........


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    Are you buying any parts from DM in the UK?
    I know where there is a dormobile that could be sold if the right buyer came along.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cliffy View Post
    Are you buying any parts from DM in the UK?
    I know where there is a dormobile that could be sold if the right buyer came along.
    DM as in Dormobile UK ? If so then yes I have to order some parts from them.

    Any pictures of the Dormobile, details of condition etc. ?


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    The Caravan sold on Boxing Day, finally some space so that the Dormobile can be fully under cover.

    DSCN3769 by Colin Radley, on Flickr

    Because it was in an open sided shed it was covered in dust, bird poo etc. so cleaned it and degreased the engine.

    DSCN3764 by Colin Radley, on Flickr

    Started and ran OK but need to overhaul the brakes, swivel hubs etc. Parts about to be ordered from Exmoor, Dormobile UK & The Trim Shack (correct Silent Gliss curtain runners etc.). Now Walter's 'inside' I hope to be able to devote some time to him.......


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    that's an interesting crankcase ventilation system in the last picture.
    is that genuine land rover, or a mod ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by harry View Post
    that's an interesting crankcase ventilation system in the last picture.
    is that genuine land rover, or a mod ?
    Looks like a cross between the normal PCV system and the open system, although what the extra stub (blocked) on the intake elbow is, is anyone's guess!

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  7. 4th January 2016, 06:31 PM #57
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    I have another inlet elbow connection that also has the two pipes so it must have been standard on something.

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    That's the same as what's on the 6 cylinder, it just runs to other side is all as the carby is opposite the exhaust.
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    It could be a port for the anti-smog variants with the air pump. (Yes a Land Rover defeat device, same as used by Holdens, minis etc in the mid 70s)

    Will check the manuals tonight.

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    Over Christmas I ordered seat covers from Exmoor Trim, Silent Gliss curtain rails from The Trim Shack in the UK and a sink, bunk covers plus the correct badges from Dormobile.

    Seat covers should be made & leave early Feb, curtain rails arrived today, Dormobile were getting bunk covers made.

    Just need to do some mechanical work then strip the seats so that the frames can be stripped & powder coated.


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    '65 Series IIa Dormobile
    '70 SIIa GS
    '76 SIII 88" (Isuzu C240)
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