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    Diesel Engine Starting ??

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

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    Yanmar 45 hp marine engine, hot or cold, has to be cranked over around  4 to 6 times before it will start and run, Using pre heat, from cold.

    Also after priming. My own experience in the past, on car engines this would indicate low compression. The engine hot does not breath thru the rocker cover or dip stick tube.

    Any advice would be gratefully accepted.

    Regards

    Thank you.

    Tom  

    bangkok bank london transfering money to thailand and paying into bangkok bank london

    in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments

    Posted

    After waiting 5 months my Bangkok Bank Account London is soon to be opened, confirmation is to be posted to me this week.

    How much in Pounds sterling can you transfer on a regular basis, to my Bangkok Bangkok Bank Forex Account here in Thailand.  

    Also can money be transferred out of London into other Banks Forex Accounts. 

    Paying money into The London Branch, can this only come from your UK designated Account. Is there a limit on the amounts you can transfer in.

    Can money be paid in from other sources, am selling a property in The Uk, can the proceeds be paid into the London branch of Bangkok Bank.

    Thank you

    Regards

    Tom

       

    Suzuki Caribbean ignition timing problems

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

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    Hi All, after having the head gasket changed, at workshop, car ran ok apart from oil leak from valve cover gasket, I removed distributor to replace with new gasket. Timed ignition at 10 degrees before TDC using strobe light, on number one spark plug lead.  Firing order is marked on the distributor 1342 anti clock wise. Number one being on the compression stroke, checked by turning engine and feeling for air being pushed up the one cylinder, ie both valves closed. replaced spark plug leads all plugs firing. Could the valve timing belt have slipped?. Engine will not run smooth , will not idle, runs really badly. Thank you in advance. Regards Tom

     

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    Atv'S - Road Legal?

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

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    Hi All, I have owned a Daihatsu 600 cc samlor here in Pattaya for 10 years.

    Firstly you need a driving license for a tuk tuk, needs a reverse gear so you can complete the test by reversing app 25 meters.

    Have polar bor insurance only, now not so many companies will insure as no number plate or registered, present insurance company goes by chassis number and paperwork issued when I bought the machine.

    Have tried numerous occasions to register , told not possible unless maybe you are Hotel or such other.

    Paid around 75000 baht, in Bangkok could have bought new from manufacturer for 300000 Baht registered.

    In the past 10 years have been stopped around 5 times driving around Pattaya and traveling to Chonburi and Rayong, told not legal, but I do have the license  insurance and some documentation which the police are surprised to see, fined between 200 and 400 baht each occasion.    

    Thank you

    Regards Tom

    Charging two batteries

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

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    These 2 batteries are on my recently acquired boat.

    The boat maintenance guy, informs me that I can only charge one at a time, the switch up, charges the 200AMH bat, the switch down the 150 AMH Battery.

    The engine starts off either.

    Has told me I cannot link both together positive to positive negative to negative to charge both whilst the engine is running and remove the wire linking both together after the engine is stopped.  

    I would have thought and in my experience he is incorrect.

    Please advise me.

    Thank you

    Tom 

    Registering a RIB on foreigner's name.

    in Sports, Hobbies & Activities

    Posted

    Hi All, my own experience and observations. Before buying a 6 Meter fibre boat with inboard diesel engine went into Pattaya Marine office,was informed would need registering ,around 8 to 12000 Baht. This to be done in my TGF name. Were we to be caught without we would be in big trouble, not specified. TGF was instructed to go to Laem Chabang Port to start proceedings, after which to back to Pattaya Marine Office for them to do the inspection, who then pointed out would need a safety certificate, to include working navigation lights, bilge pumps, fire extinguisher and life jackets, and not to put in the sea till boat registration is complete at Laem Chabang , a registration book will be issued in my TGF,s name. I also have noticed similar craft Bang Saray not registered and others for sale Thailand unregistered. Regards Tom

    Can a farang apply for an M Pass

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

    Posted

    Hi All, as you pass through the toll booth and pay the toll, the toll booth screen shows your balance.

    I also pay online with my Kasikorn Bank account to top up my card, use it on both my cars by just holding it out of the window, a Guy in front of me had his taped to the end of a pole and being held out his window.

    Regards

    Tom

    Audi Q5 owners help needed

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

    Posted

    Hi, I have recently bought an Audi TTs, 2011.

    Had a service done in Pattaya, Sukhumvit Road Soi 21, about 400 meters looking to the right.

    Sorry not allowed to post names and telephone numbers.

    The guy worked for Audi, he says.

    Has VAG test equipment.

    Changed multitronic gear box oil and filter, haldex oil and filter, replaced plugs, serpentine belt,  as well as timing belt. 4500 Baht.

    I supplied all parts.

    Engine oil and filter and front wheel speed sensor were changed at an earlier visit, 6280 Baht inc all parts supplied by him.

    Regards.

    Tom  

    Hotel advise required for 2 nights Saigon & Hanoi

    in Vietnam General Chat

    Posted

    Hi All, will be flying into Saigon with my Thai GF, looking to stay 2/3 nights before taking the train up to Hanoi, again staying 2 nights before going to Halong Bay. Then flying back to Bangkok from Hanoi.

    Could any one recommend any reasonably priced Hotels, pref with aircon and hot shower, fridge, balcony would be nice but not essential.

    Thank you.

    Regards Tom 

    Driving through Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam with a Thai car and driving license.

    in Vietnam General Chat

    Posted

    Hi All, have traveled through Laos on a number of occasions in my Jeep, as said earlier you need a passport for your vehicle.

    The roads are quiet, some very rough, all passable with some care. No problems with locals or other motorist's.

    The last occasion was not without its problems how ever.

    Arrived at Tha Li, border crossing near Loei on a Saturday, it was exceptionally busy, so long queues had formed.Did all the processing, bought the insurance, for 2 weeks.

    After parking up on The Laos side, a mini bus parked very close to my Jeep making it very tight reversing out, my Jeep left a black mark from my front bumper on the side of the bus, he wanted compensation of 15000 Thai Baht, I offered 5000, eventually the insurance Guy arrived after being called by The Police, he said it was not his problem, refused to pay, refused to take responsibility, eventually I paid the offered 5000 for a mark which would have polished out, all this took about 5 hours.

    On this trip we made our way to Luang Prabang, then crossed The River and took the dirt road to Xiang to Nang Lew to Huai Kep to Na Poung, this part of the journey being 130 KM, Fording streams and rivers, it had at times been raining which made it more difficult negotiating steep climbs with very rough potholed roads. Met up with two Thai Guys in a Cherokee coming in the opposite direction, who said to me and my GF, you have 4 wheel but you will not make it all the way as you do not have the right tyers, I am running all terrain's, any way pressed on and made it to the hard surfaced road Na Poung to Hongsa, then onto Pak Beng, the 130KM was so rough only managed 2.5KML. The journey Luang Prabang to Pak Beng is 200KM.

    The next Day it was from Pak Beng to The Friendship Bridge at Chiang Khong, Via the dirt Road Pha Udom to Pak Hat to Pak Tha to The Bridge, more easily passable, could be done with a high clearance pick up or other app 150 KM.

    Happy motoring.

    Tom

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