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hello everyone,
I've seen different placement for the rubbers on EK panel van rear tailgates in various photos - how were they originally installed at the factory?
Were they
a) on the body only around the entire opening ?
b) on the upper tailgate itself (and not on the corresponding upper part of ...

Thanks so much Kel.

m

Thanks for that, thought there may have been more than just the thermo spring involved
- does anyone know a part number for clip/ spring for the flap or someone who may have one/reproduces them?

cheers
m

Any suggestions to stop the exhaust manifold valve from rattling all the time (noticeable especially when I'm slowing to a stop). Would replacing the 'heat riser thermostat bi metal coil' help? (just found some for sale ).

thanks folks
m
(early '62 EK panel van- recoed grey motor-no mods)

thanks gents for all your input.

The faster idle adjustment has helped-it's about 60-70% smoother at idle , there didn't seem to be any manifold leak based on the wd 40 test and Trev your suggestion is my next port of call.

cheers
m

Thanks fellas- will give both a go this arvo.


Fingers I'm in Dromana- it's not been long since a spruce up (plugs/points/etc) so I reckon some attention to the carby might be the way to go.




cheers
m

Hi folks,
my EK van (stock 138 engine, carb, exhaust) is running really well out on the highway - power when you need it, no flat spots when accelerating, no screaming revs (loving the 3.55 diff- the only mod to date -I can hear the radio now!) but at the lights...... it's very rough- very shaky, a ...

Fantastic news-thanks harv!

m

To add to my list based on the latest visit to the mechanics

*Drivers side wiper pivot in VGC -or happy to take a complete mechanism
*Top hinges with door stays intact for drivers and passenger side doors


*Horn button with the blue stars (in VGC-no cracks or crazing)
*set of tailgate stays with ...

Hello- my clutch bump stop is knackered and needs replacing and I've been warned off the rare spares replacement (just for something different...!)

I've found NOS ones for FE/FC and was wondering if these will work in my EK van. The part number listed for those was 7409749.

thanks everyone.
m

Much obliged for the quick post Tim-cheers.

matt

Is all front door glass the same?? - ie will sedan fit a panel van fit a ute fit a wagon

(I understand the drivers side/passenger side difference)


thanks!

matt

PM sent.

thanks
m

Hello everyone,

I'm after the following and hoping someone might be able to help

*Horn button with the blue stars (in VGC-no cracks or crazing)
*set of tailgate stays with rubbers intact
*door glass (drivers and passenger side- VGC)

cheers
matt

Hi folks,
still chasing a period correct radio and speaker to fit in my ek van (aftermarket is OK as long as it fits in the dedicated space in the dash!)
also....
door glass in VGC
Fuel tank in VGC (mine is smashed in pretty badly)


Thanks
matt