MOBY GOES TO TURKEY. A tam and pups adventure.

[Dutch 68]

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John Guest speedfit tank connector, quality fittings

 

[Northernraider]

But would need a 2 foot long arm with a 90 degree bendvto get to the back of it .
But im not keen on trying to take it out just incase . To get the tank out this van youd have to dismantle it ar

nut on the back I would think, wall thickness normally not suitable for threaded hole

 

[Lenny HB]

It will be a nut on the back, unless you can get at it through an inspection hatch you are stuffed.
Another option would be a plastic welding gun you can get cheap DIY ones but you really need to know the plastic type to weld it, it will probably be nylon or polypropylene.

 

[Northernraider]

Re the cambelt change, can you not see whether the cover fixings have all been disturbed - and not just wiped with an oily rag.
Not infallible, but may offer a clue.

Not even looking at that at the minute till I get water and gas.


I will phone the garage that allegedly did the cambelt in the next day or so and tell them I'm having the van independently inspected and now is their chance to state whether they did it or not.

 

[Lenny HB]

John Guest speedfit tank connector, quality fittings

They don't use push fit on German vans and you would still need to get at it from inside.

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[Dutch 68]

But would need a 2 foot long arm with a 90 degree bendvto get to the back of it .
But im not keen on trying to take it out just incase . To get the tank out this van youd have to dismantle it ar

I get that, bodging it will do for a while but long term it isn’t great, something like CT 1 will work to get you going

 

[Dutch 68]

They don't use push fit on German vans and you would still need to get at it from inside.

I know, good long term solution though, replace pipe work with quality stuff

 

[Lenny HB]

I know, good long term solution though, replace pipe work with quality stuff

You get more problems with push fit connectors in vehicles than with flexible pipe. Most German vans use flexible for that reason, push fit is fine in a house but not good in a van bumping over potholes.

 

[Dutch 68]

You get more problems with push fit connectors in vehicles than with flexible pipe. Most German vans use flexible for that reason, push fit is fine in a house but not good in a van bumping over potholes.

I find if you fit it properly and have supporting pipe clips on either side of the fitting that JG works very well, not all push fits are equal, JG has double o ring pipe inserts and then the push fit connection and then a twist lock to secure the fitting so it’s triple protection really, I have heard enough horror stories about fittings chosen by manufacturers as OEM products so hard to know for the best

 

[gus-lopez]

Most tanks now come with moulded in threaded holes with the tank wall at the base .You just knock out the threaded one you want leaving all the others .I have a couple of overordered/spare tanks here that are like that, Thread depth is usually 20-25mm.

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[Northernraider]

Most tanks now come with moulded in threaded holes with the tank wall at the base .You just knock out the threaded one you want leaving all the others .I have a couple of overordered/spare tanks here that are like that, Thread depth is usually 20-25mm.

Yes I've seen those threaded ports which is why I wondered. There's no way someone could get in to the back of that elbow to put a nut on it. But I'm hesitant to remove it as if it does have a nut and I slacken it then I'm stuffed. We've bought this very expensive fish tank type sealant ...in the hope we can put that around the elbow for now and hope that seals it

 

[Lenny HB]

Probably worth getting an enduroscope then you could have a look inside the tank.

 

[CazPaul]

Yes I've seen those threaded ports which is why I wondered. There's no way someone could get in to the back of that elbow to put a nut on it. But I'm hesitant to remove it as if it does have a nut and I slacken it then I'm stuffed. We've bought this very expensive fish tank type sealant ...in the hope we can put that around the elbow for now and hope that seals it

But before the tank is fitted it will have been put in?

 

[Minxy]

Why not cut the damaged corner off, get another 90 degree bend and cut the corner off that to match what you've just done, then get some permanent plastic adhesive (the fish stuff should work) and stick the new corner patch on. Job done.

 

[Barclaybasher]

Fixed split in my plastic screen wash bottle with 'Sitcks Like Shit'

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[Minxy]

Another thought, you could fit a watertight inspection hatch next to the outlet and this would allow you to get into the tank, something like this

Inspection hatch screw lock black 102 mm 20.204.20 | eBay

Screw turning lock, 100% watertight, fitted with rubber O-RING. We have tried to give you as much information as possible about this item.

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[Phill D]

Another thought, you could fit a watertight inspection hatch next to the outlet and this would allow you to get into the tank, something like this

Inspection hatch screw lock black 102 mm 20.204.20 | eBay

Screw turning lock, 100% watertight, fitted with rubber O-RING. We have tried to give you as much information as possible about this item.

www.ebay.co.uk

Was thinking exactly the same, allowing easy access to clean ( particularly as the van has been standing for so long) and fit the new outlet pipe

 

[Northernraider]

Probably worth getting an enduroscope then you could have a look inside the tank.

Yeah we took a photo .. there's no nut inside BUT the elbow has been fitted before the tank was so couldn't unscrew it because of the floor. I could however cut the elbow off and fit a straight one later but for now we've just put some of this fish tank sealant round it to see if it works for now and I can figure out a better method when back at garrys


We got 2 elbows from caravan shop 8mm and 10mm but neither fit ..they are fine thread whereas this fitting is coarse thread so took the t piece off and garry is off again to see if we can get one at ironmonger or something.

 

[intokenny]

Tell you what Tam, that Gary's a real diamond, think your very lucky.

 

[Shrimp]

I wonder if you may get a problem shopping the MoT garage to VOSA.
You have a van with an MoT done by them that is possibly not legal!

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[namwaldog]

As a temp fix re the water elbow, if there is no water in the system, would you be able to 'weld' the plastic with a soldering iron. If necessary, using, say a piece of plastic coat hanger for infill?

Just realised you won't have 240v for the soldering iron!

Must be very frustrating for you!!

Good Luck

 

[csd4t]

It will say what size it is on the fitting, my guess would be 1/2 bsp

 

[ALI G]

Why not cut the damaged corner off, get another 90 degree bend and cut the corner off that to match what you've just done, then get some permanent plastic adhesive (the fish stuff should work) and stick the new corner patch on. Job done.

I agree with you, but would a add some stainless screws for for bolts and braces .

 

[Mikey RV]

Tam, check out Cak Tanks for anything to do with tanks and plumbing for them.

 

[Lenny HB]

Why not cut the damaged corner off, get another 90 degree bend and cut the corner off that to match what you've just done, then get some permanent plastic adhesive (the fish stuff should work) and stick the new corner patch on. Job done.

Depends what the plastic is you can't glue polypropylene has to be welded.

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[Shandyman]

Northernraider Just smiffy

Hi both it was nice to meet you both earlier hope you get your gas sorted with the new fitting.

 

[nabsim]

Yes I was thinking that too. I have ob1 here that works under water

That Milliput is good stuff

 

[Onemanandhisdog]

Just realised you won't have 240v for the soldering iron!

My soldering iron is gas powered.

 

[Mousy]

We mended our toilet macerator with aquatic pond piping and fittings, just a heads up.

 

[Minxy]

I agree with you, but would a add some stainless screws for for bolts and braces .

Nah, he's a proper rufty tufty MHer ... gotta be gaffer tape!

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