|
Post by pauldaf44 on Aug 20, 2012 9:07:02 GMT
Yes I do, but it can get fiddly tightening the clips as they end up so close to each other. It shouldn't make much difference really so long as they are securely fitted. They wouldn't have had jubbly clips fitted when they left the factory. Trade tip Don't use jubilee clips they dont stay round at the small diameters of fuel hoses and vacuum hoses and can lead to small leaks. Mine has spring clips on it but you need the correct tool otherwise they are a pain. Otherwise use fuel clips. Fuel clip. Remote action tool for using the spring loaded clips found on moderns which do provide a good seal and all importantly stay round! The DAF hoses are various different sizes to help prevent them being put on wrong, but from memory they use 6, 8 and 10mm hose. If your going to use one size stick with the 8mm and use clips.
|
|
|
Post by toastie on Aug 23, 2012 17:56:03 GMT
hello , sorry iv been AWOL , been a bit ill and up to my neck but have just sold my van so the daf is the mission now , cheers for the info , il have a read back over it and be back with loads more silly questions cheers d
|
|
|
Post by toastie on Aug 23, 2012 18:02:25 GMT
Also the EVKM (vacuum valve) might just be the culprit...disconnect the large tube going to the manifold, plug the other pipes and blow. If you hear air escaping then the valve needs to be replaced. (rebuilding will do no good in this instance) so with this im trying to make it air tight then see if it leaks ye ? , so if i stick a bit of clamped up pipe on all of um them blow in to the one that goes to the manifold its should be air tight ? should i be carfull how hard i blow ? . cheers d John
|
|
|
Post by toastie on Aug 23, 2012 18:07:25 GMT
and 8 mm is the inner of the pipe is it ? cheers
|
|
|
Post by 33grinder on Aug 23, 2012 19:14:14 GMT
I'd just take some to your local factors to measure up. Oh, and there's no such thing as a silly question btw.
|
|
|
Post by toastie on Aug 23, 2012 19:20:30 GMT
trouble is i don't think one bit of mine is original , i sposs i could find a bit that fits snug the going and get a few meters to match , its got to be a good start as any of them bits could have a hole in them really iv got so much to do
|
|
|
Post by 33grinder on Aug 23, 2012 22:13:05 GMT
The road to a roadworthy DAF is long and winding but always worth it in the end. Hang in there!
|
|
|
Post by toastie on Aug 24, 2012 23:27:21 GMT
what tell the back end to change up ? can trick it to change with a long pipe and my finger or a pump ? cheers d
|
|
|
Post by 33grinder on Aug 25, 2012 7:46:19 GMT
You can't really trick it per se, it's all to do with vacuum pressure which increases with revs.
I'm afraid this forum will be a little quiet over the weekend as we hold the weekender but normal service will resume soon. When you get the chance for Paul (Dafdaffer) to hook up with you seize that opportunity with both hands; he is very knowledgable and its always easier to diagnose a problem in situ - I'm sure he'll get it licked.
|
|
|
Post by spunkymonkey on Aug 30, 2012 22:29:53 GMT
Try disconnecting the vacuum system completely (disconnect and plug the main vacuum pipe from the inlet manifold). The transmission should change up just using speed then. It's possible that the vacuum pipes have got switched at the back end, in which case the vacuum would be holding it down in low ratio instead of helping it change up. If that's happened then disconnecting it will improve things.
|
|