What causes breakdown's on the old vans?

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by Moons, Aug 7, 2014.

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On your very last breakdown (not others), what caused it?

Poll closed Aug 14, 2014.
  1. Was it caused by existing, long standing parts on your bus failing?

    41.7%
  2. Was it caused by recently fitted parts on your bus failing?

    18.8%
  3. Was it caused by a fault in your workmanship fitting a new part?

    4.2%
  4. Was it caused by a fault by someone else's workmanship fitting a new part?

    6.3%
  5. Was it caused by a different 'one off' factor such as not filling with petrol, puncture etc?

    12.5%
  6. I have never broken down, and am thus a Smug git (and aware of the Sword of Damocles)

    22.9%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

    hot start issues a few times, sorted by waiting while it cools and i have a cuppa - or a hammer.
    non start after engine rebuild due to electrical fault
    split hose on summat on the fi gubbins - caused rough running but continued driving and fixed at camp
    none of which i class as breakdowns
    never been on the byt.
     
  2. Ran out of fuel twice:( , now carry a can :thumbsup: problem solved..... Best solution I found was to put fuel in constantly :chewie:
     
  3. It used to be worn out mechanicals and long over due servicing
    Nowadays its more poor parts and poor mechanics
     
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  4. cheese
     
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  5. Terrordales

    Terrordales Nightshift

    Does Camperjam 2012 cause breakdowns?
    If so, did you have to be there to blame it or can it be used as a general excuse?
     
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  6. mikedjames

    mikedjames Supporter

    When my screen broke with a stone , I didnt even stop, just punched hard. Unfortunately with my trousers and the seat then full of glass and a hand dripping blood I realised I wasnt going to get to work that day so I drove home again.

    The worst thing was the bow waves of trucks coming the other way. Each time there was another little avalanche of glass.

    And I waved to my wife through the hole in the windscreen and she didnt even notice the fact the windscreen had gone..

    I think the Volksworld show caused breakdowns @1973daisey and myself both had gearshift couplers come loose in the Sandown Park area.
     
  7. most cause for breakdowns are people buying a old vehicle and think it is going to behave like a modern one ,when it breaks down they have no clue what it is or how to fix it...;)
     
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  8. Birdy

    Birdy Not Child Friendly

    The nut behind the wheel.
    Well that's what Bonnie Barstow always says is responsible fo KITT breaking down.
     
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  9. Not tightening bolts properly and a sticking soleniod. Tighten one and clout the other. Dont know what I'm paying the RAC for.
     
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  10. Moons

    Moons Supporter

    Was kitt's voice higgins? The one that used to stop magnum driving the Ferrari? Or was it Casey Kasem?

    Anyone know without google?
     
  11. Birdy

    Birdy Not Child Friendly

    It was William Daniels. He played a Dr in St Elsewhere. You watch it now and all you can think is KITT's a doctor??
    He chose not to be credited in the titles to make KITT seem more autonomous unlike Peter Cullen who originally voiced KARR and was credited in the ending titles.
     
  12. Moons

    Moons Supporter

    KARR was replaced by a truck as I recall?!
     
  13. Birdy

    Birdy Not Child Friendly

    That was Goliath. He wasn't autonomous but was equipped with KITTS molecular bonded shell.
     
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  14. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

    you need to get out more mate, i'm not being funny but you know too much about nerdy stuff, tell me, have you ever thought of train spotting? :oops:
     
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  15. Birdy

    Birdy Not Child Friendly

    I have but I don't like the outfit you have to wear. It doesn't suit my skin tones.
     
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  16. Moons

    Moons Supporter

    A cagoule plays havoc with a carefully ph balanced all over body moisturiser.
     
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