Everything That Needs Doing On Our 1990 Citroen C25, Elddis Autoquest 270
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- A look through all the jobs that need doing on our 1990 Citroen C25 Elddis Autoquest 270 motorhome. We've already done a lot since we first purchased the van but it seems there is a lot still to do! Which job would you tackle first?
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Hi Alex. Living in Bristol, where there was recently an incident at the harbourside when a lorry ended up in the docks, I smiled at Stug Caveman's comment!
You have quite a list there.
I'm happy to watch you tackle any of those jobs, but maybe the door trims first, I'd be interested to see your approach, and you have to sort that spare wheel out.
Nice to see Mr Ginge........and Nicki, of course :)
Yes don't want to end up in the drink! The door cards will be interesting I think, might get round to that fairly soon 👍🤔
Hi Alex, your roof with the lichen spots use black spot remover it cleans paths and patios..put it on with a garden sprayer and leave it on about four hours and rinse off it works fantastic no scrubbing or brushing just spray and leave.it will bring it up beautifully,just try a section you will be amazed,,,cheers
Thanks for the tip, I'll have to give that a try!
They are a labour of love
They certainly are! 👍
Yep there's always a list. Endless. I have got squeally breaks. So probably need new calipers as reckon piston problems. But will check them soon. I try and do small jobs when we are away in van. Like Rutland water glueing door trim etc. It all takes time and Bungalow jobs is taking up a lot of time. New flooring in kitchen is next. Then painting walls. Even being retired there's still not enough hours in the day. Cheers from George and Jane
Oh yes, I have a list of house tasks too! I can recommend the caliper rebuild kits I got from Autodoc 👍
Always a job to do on these old buses 🙂
We didn't want to drill the roof either and have started wild camping so we bought a portable solar panel. It's perfect for what we need 😁
I might look into that. Drilling the roof definitely seems like a last resort!
Hi Alex I've got 1992 petrol talisman I fitted new uprated 6 leaf springs sits so proud now and the ride is perfect
Good to know, I have seen those advertised 👍
You must fix window winder,just in case you put the van in a harbour when parking." Safety owl " 😉
Something always best avoided I guess 🤣
Love the look of your wheels and tyres
Thanks, I was quite pleased with them 🙂
I have a 1992 ford granduca, so I can fully relate. At some point Alex you just have to carry on and enjoy the old boy.
Cheers 🐧🐧
Absolutely, we try and get away as often as we can 👍
Hi Alex 👍 thanks for sharing this video update with us 🤔 🤔 like you we have a few jobs to do over winter too 🤔 think we need to make a list too 🤔🤔🤔👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🚌🚌🚌
Certainly helps to have something to cross items off. Each one you cross off add another two 🤣
Good luck with all the jobs, hopefully a few nice videos on the way
We'll see how many off the list I get done 🤣👍
I confess to once putting in a door speaker, and not allowing for the window winder. I cut the winder handle off. Ford Escort Mk 2. Felt guilty about that after I sold it....
🤣 a common mistake perhaps. I guess it's something done much less these days as modern car stereos are pretty good from the factory.
Alex I watched until the bitter end and was mightily relieved to hear that your world famous screeching oven door has been spared from being part of the upcoming renovation purge. Long may she communicate with dogs, bats and whales in the future as you place and remove pies, sausage rolls etc from its fiery depths.
Yes, of course, the squeaky oven door is more of a feature than a fault 👍😎
I found the best seats for comfort and cost wise were rangerover p38a seats you can get a pair on eBay for about £100 Great vid few jobs to keep you occupied over winter all the best donny
Ooh, good tip, I'll keep an eye out for some. The key as I understand it is not to end up too high!
Hi Alex. I totally agree with your views. I bought an older Talbot. Just completed the rear piece of flooring as you are experiencing. Ripped out all the terrible table lamp cable previous owner used all over the place then rewired around 70% under the bonnet. 90% Hibernation and around 70% behind the dash. All with the correct gauge cable. Repaired the Valliant 125.7 boiler the water valve skimmed by hand replace and insulated water pipes and walls. Repaired water pump and so many other things including the gear selector and welded the selector arm. Remover the older tube lighting and replaced with 3w LED's. Repaired the gas heater, fridge and lots of other stuff. Added an additional 12 way fuse system, reverse cam, built in Pioneer speakers, additional high level indicator, reverse, brake/stop lights and front upper marker lights. Oncoming is new carpet lining all round. Spilt charging system. So it's never ending. Lots of the incentive from yourself so Thank you.
That's brilliant, a lot of work you've put in there for sure! Wiring and electrics are my least favourite thing. I must get round to addressing at least some of it though 👍
love my 89 ducato autoquest.. the joker in the local bodyshop is taking an eternity to return the van.. it is having new wings engine bay welding and a scuttle panel and respray
Should be looking good once it's done then 👍🙂
Just about to get my one this week
They are great little vans what year is yours?
We are not alone 👽
I had the same problem with window winder
Europarts
They are not the same but work
£5 each 👍🏻
I'll take a look, thanks for the tip 👍 🙂
research Parabolic springs, leafs but the feel of coils, far better - use these on older Land Rovers but unsure if you can get for a van, the difference is amazing.
there's always something to do with old cars though - my daily drive is 1987 vintage and my "special days" is 1978 so i feel your pain with lots of jobs.....
I'll look into it👍 TBH ride quality is not the main issue. I'm more concerned they may eventually fail, plus it looks like I've got a grand piano in the back even when the van is empty 🤣
What are you driving then 🤔👍
Nice video friend
I do like a list to work through.
It does perhaps help a bit, trouble is it's one job off and two jobs on 🤣
A bit of week, watered bleach works well on liken and green mould or algae type stuff. Kills it off. Then clean with washing up liquid and water.
I'll give that a try 👍
@@ttxela thanks again for posting these vids, Im learning a lot about repairs to my van.
@@branchsnapper2228 no worries, glad if they help :)
I made new door trims on my talbot
Brilliant, were you pleased with the result?
My bumper is held on with similar large bolts.
Must be a common fix!
Hi Alex all motorhome have work on them even new ones the all the same l had newis caravan and old ones it the same with motorhome over my experience order vans are built to be used
Yes it's never ending really but all good fun as long as you get to use them 👍
I fitted solar as I dont use sites in the main, never drilled a roof yet sikaflex every time never let me down yet
I've heard it's very good. I'm more used to using Tiger Seal which I suppose might work too? Add it to the list 🤣
I think petrol will be more of a problem in the future,the global food and transport industry relies on diesel and will likely do for years to come.
You could well be right. It's a job to know really what the future holds. We'll be running some sort of camper as long as we can! 👍
@@ttxela I recently bought a turbo diesel Citroen Hymer 1993 on the grounds that diesel will be less of a problem than petrol in years to come👍
@@steverooke1717 fingers crossed eh!
i see you have something running down the drivers inside of the back wheel ,its not brake fluid leaking is it
Hmmm, hope not, I'll check it out 👍
Just slid under, it's looking dry tonight, could just have been water perhaps 🤔
@@ttxela did you look on the video you made ,you can see what i so
@@craigadams6391 Yes I took a look. It does look like it on the video but it seems dry now. No loss of fluid in the reservoir and brakes feel normal.
Just get a new van alex🤣 just got mine through the mot then some b*****d hit the van and left no details 😒
Oh no, that's terrible. Is if fixable?
@@ttxela it is alex but will never be the same,I'm no good at repairs tbh,so it will be costly (
@@74quo Well, best of luck with it, hopefully you'll still be able to enjoy it again soon.