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Post by kristianjsnooks on Dec 12, 2008 3:27:07 GMT
I've recently purchased a Daihatsu Hi Jet Romahome, However i've now discovered the head gasket needs replacing, Can anyone help with mechanics/garages in or round Exeter and the possible cost?
I also need a replacement skylight, Again decent stockists and how difficult to fix/replace........and finally, Is it possible to repaint a fibreglass romahome shell? I once saw one on the motorway in red and as i'm needing to repair several small dinks and cracks would be interested in colouring it afterwards.
Hope you are able to help save 'Harvey' and thanks for the forum! ;D
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Post by lymestoney on Dec 12, 2008 17:02:16 GMT
Hi.
I can't answer your question, but just wanted to say hi because I've also just bought a Daihatsu demountable and live near Exeter. Maybe see you on the road (when you get it fixed).
Good luck.
Dan
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Post by Graham on Dec 12, 2008 17:20:50 GMT
Avon Motorcaravans in Bristol isn't too far, I'm sure Ant would be able to help you with your problems, he specialises in Romahomes.
AVON MOTOR CARAVANS
1 Ashford Road
Redhill
nr Bristol
BS40 5TH
Tel:01275 472277
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Post by ant on Dec 13, 2008 15:28:59 GMT
Hi Kristian.
I can sort your roof vent here but I'd not advise driving the vehicle from Exeter to Bristol with a head gasket blowing. The risk of warping the head is not worth it. If its a diesel you may need to talk to a main dealer as we've had trouble with obtaining parts to complete a job here where the head needed replacing due to a hair line crack being detected during a crack test.
My advice would be find a local garage and talk to them about the possible costs and out come of a head gasket replacement, be prepared for either a skimming charge, crack test charge or replacement head. In my experience the heads are quite fragile and don't take kindly to being overheated.
Ant
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Post by kristianjsnooks on Dec 14, 2008 0:27:15 GMT
Thanks for the advice! Hopefully Harvey will be back soon!
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Post by sunshine1 on Dec 15, 2008 16:27:19 GMT
Hi Kristian,
Welcome to this happy forum! I too have a demountable roma home just in the middle of remounting it on a daihatsu pick up! Was on a bedford rascal
Hope you enjoy Harvey ,has much as I enjoy my sooty van!
Xmas wishes
Sunshine1 Ellie
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Post by kiwidave on Dec 30, 2008 23:22:23 GMT
Hi Kristian, Welcome to this happy forum! I too have a demountable roma home just in the middle of remounting it on a daihatsu pick up! Was on a bedford rascal Hope you enjoy Harvey ,has much as I enjoy my sooty van! Xmas wishes Sunshine1 Ellie Hi Ellie, As you know Bilbo has been undergoing a face lift ( Nip and Tuck and lipo ;D) but I have also just bitten the bullet and bought a Daihatsu to remount him onto. As you have just gone through this ( he was on a rascal as well ) any suggestions or tips would be great. Hope you had a great xmas, all the best for the new years. Cheers Dave P.s looking forward to seeing you at the meet, did you see that I have fixed the date for the 8th and 9th May? |
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