Groovymobil
Front brakes are biased to the left, left side snatches on and locks up front wheel. have replaced the pipes, cylinder and still doing it any ideas?
Starts first time every time, roomy, comfortable.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 7th August, 2005
Very comfortable spacious reliable van
Rear axle oil seal.
Prop shaft universal joints
King pin bushes.
Excellent driving position. Equally comfortable whether you are 5 foot or 6 foot 6.
Light steering.
Handbrake operates on front wheels - really works.
Narrow front track so you never get stuck against the kerb.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 3rd December, 2003
Characterful van demonstrating 1970's strength/reliability
This is a very rare van, about 2 a year are seen. Mine is in light blue - it sits outside my house everyday - I don't like using it much because there are no dealers left! The youngest Commer would have been made in about 1980! When used - only to go into Twickenham town itself, but that is hardly ever.
So old that it has no heater/radio, but I really like it. Good loadspace, rare, hopefully I might take it on a long run to give it a blast, but I won't take it over 60mph - too risky. Quite comfortable and roomy. Seats made of 1970s plastic - windscreen wipers weak. Fun van though - not often seen! Runs on 4 star petrol - I have only ever filled it up about 40 times!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 20th April, 2000
Spares are available for these vehicles.
If you want more info email me: woodytom@madasafish.com
I have a 7 ton 1963 Commer Horsebox based on the H5 design, coachbuilt by G.C. Smith. If anyone finds any, let me know as I want to start collecting & restoring them (for some obscure reason), or SPARES.
I also have the 7 and 9 ton maintenance handbook if anyone needs info.
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8th Aug 2005, 07:20
Hi there. Are the front end bushes OK?. Are the front pads correctly regulated so they both start braking at the same time? Did you replace the RIGHT SIDE pipes, cylinders, etc.. or the left side ones? If the van pulls to the left, it is more than likely that something is wrong with the right side brakes. Or, try changing both right and left side brake springs. Perhaps the left ones are stretched and/or weak, and make the left drum brake earlier and stronger than the right side. Also check right side for possible bearing grease leakage. Good luck, please let me know what was the problem when you fix it.