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I'm now running a gsxr can on the end of my 1991 dg motor. I bought one of these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120530285497&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Got the guy to make it with a 48mm slip on and 3 bolt holes with 80mm pcd. Chopped link pipe off about 40mm from join w...

Its for the glowplugs. When on cold engine, turn ignition to on, wait for light to go out then fire it up.

I'm going through emsworth at the weekend if you want a second opinion

I've got rory (supplier of carbs to me) on the case with 12 and 4. # 3 should have a black wire going into it the same one as supplies the fuel shut offs and chokes.

You might want to put these pictures to show why you should take a magnet when looking over a van. http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz262/rotboxrestorations/breaking/P13-04-10_14-09.jpg http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz262/rotboxrestorations/breaking/P13-04-10_14-121.jpg http://i834.photobucke...

very_bland wrote:Is that your new new one Damien?

no thats the texas-mobile

texasuk wrote:What a Pikey

I'm thinking i should of done a nice wavey pattern all down the side with the primer

If the coil doesnt solve the problem, you might have the same issue as me, secondary throttle diaphram (25 on picture) has a small plastic joint that clips to part of carb has broken leaving me with similar problems. I changed the fuel filter cleaned little one, rotor arm cap, leads, plugs and coil ...

My old engine spat all its water out of the head gaskets, and to fix it is a pain up the bum. My exhaust will crumble to pieces if i try to unbolt it, so, i had an offer of an engine at a v v v reasonable price, and if its not to much of a mare, ill whack that in. I want to go to vw elemental in my...

I had Aircooled panel van before and loved every minute. heater worked ok too. But feel i must ask why he needs to go to the extent of changing.

First question, why?

Ta, yes I guess I'll replace the lot for peace of mind. As it happens, it's not running so well but it starts and idles fine so I guess they can't be in too bad nick. It loses power going uphill, sort of has weak spots and then picks up again. I thought a basic service would be the place the start ...

I take it you go it done, just seen you at roundabout by frimley park in my new van.