1800: - thanks and advise

vacmad · Feb 16th, 2016, 21:56

After 6 years resto finally got an mot and driven my P1800e. I.d like to thank Andrew I did call your mechanic but in the same week found I needed a new wood burner so my funds got diverted. Managed to do more work myself and got a friend to help weld.

Been for 2 outings to find the diff gets noisy quite quickly it has oil in so most be worn not sure if you can get a full repair kit?

The amp light comes on but when I turn the ignition off and on it goes off and it can be ok again some times for quite a while.

Other than that it drives well any advise regards the diff? It a71 e model.

woodman · Feb 16th, 2016, 22:49

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Originally Posted by vacmad

After 6 years resto finally got an mot and driven my P1800e. I.d like to thank Andrew I did call your mechanic but in the same week found I needed a new wood burner so my funds got diverted. Managed to do more work myself and got a friend to help weld.

Been for 2 outings to find the diff gets noisy quite quickly it has oil in so most be worn not sure if you can get a full repair kit?

The amp light comes on but when I turn the ignition off and on it goes off and it can be ok again some times for quite a while.

Other than that it drives well any advise regards the diff? It a71 e model.

Ha, my mechanic has just rebuilt my diff using parts from another one! I think it was a bit of headache: paying the bill is now my headache and I also have central heating problems, so it sounds like we're in the same boat, one way or another. If it's the same diff as the Amazon I think new parts are hard to come by so you may need a donor diff.

Well done for getting on the road!

CLIVERALLY · Feb 17th, 2016, 09:34

Try changing the diff oil out- a cheap stop gap would be to put some additive in with the oil-- Lucas oils do one

Sadly, this will only do you for about a year depending on mileage.

Derek UK · Feb 17th, 2016, 11:47

"The amp light comes on but when I turn the ignition off and on it goes off and it can be ok again some times for quite a while."

After 6 plus years the alternator brushes might be sticking or may actually be past their best. Easy to remove/check/clean/replace. With the engine running and the light on, put a meter across the battery and see what voltage you get. You can also do the same with the light out when it should actually be charging and maybe showing 13-14v.

Splinelube · Feb 17th, 2016, 13:49

Had a noisy/rumbling sound from my rear (actually under the Amazon) as well until 5 weeks ago. I also told mechanic to change rear oil he disagreed but I was persistent - he was correct. Problem- front pinion seal in diff as well as improperly aligned universal joints. Perhaps this will be of some help.

Feb 16th, 2016, 21:56	#1
vacmad leec Last Online: Jun 23rd, 2019 20:20 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: manchester	thanks and advise After 6 years resto finally got an mot and driven my P1800e. I.d like to thank Andrew I did call your mechanic but in the same week found I needed a new wood burner so my funds got diverted. Managed to do more work myself and got a friend to help weld. Been for 2 outings to find the diff gets noisy quite quickly it has oil in so most be worn not sure if you can get a full repair kit? The amp light comes on but when I turn the ignition off and on it goes off and it can be ok again some times for quite a while. Other than that it drives well any advise regards the diff? It a71 e model.

Feb 17th, 2016, 09:34	#3
CLIVERALLY Master Member Last Online: May 11th, 2024 18:34 Join Date: May 2010 Location: wetherby	Try changing the diff oil out- a cheap stop gap would be to put some additive in with the oil-- Lucas oils do one Sadly, this will only do you for about a year depending on mileage. __________________ Clive "Lets turn up the juice and see what shakes loose"

Feb 17th, 2016, 11:47	#4
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 13:23 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	"The amp light comes on but when I turn the ignition off and on it goes off and it can be ok again some times for quite a while." After 6 plus years the alternator brushes might be sticking or may actually be past their best. Easy to remove/check/clean/replace. With the engine running and the light on, put a meter across the battery and see what voltage you get. You can also do the same with the light out when it should actually be charging and maybe showing 13-14v.

Feb 17th, 2016, 13:49	#5
Splinelube Member Last Online: May 12th, 2024 20:36 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dublin. Pa USA	Had a noisy/rumbling sound from my rear (actually under the Amazon) as well until 5 weeks ago. I also told mechanic to change rear oil he disagreed but I was persistent - he was correct. Problem- front pinion seal in diff as well as improperly aligned universal joints. Perhaps this will be of some help.

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