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by davidoft1
22 Oct 2026, 21:03
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Crank shaft pulley
Replies: 3
Views: 133

Re: Crank shaft pulley

The key is floating and it’s easy to push it back if you don’t get the a lot lined up
by davidoft1
14 Oct 2026, 09:05
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fitting Speedshop Exhaust Issue.
Replies: 19
Views: 647

Re: Fitting Speedshop Exhaust Issue.

Will definitely transfer heat :o , I’m sure I’ve heard of the same issue posted in here before, a simple solution would be a slightly crush in that area but far from ideal
by davidoft1
11 Oct 2026, 19:00
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Screen washer not working
Replies: 4
Views: 142

Re: Screen washer not working

The pumps inside the washer bottle which is bolted between the front chassis leg on the left, just below the filler neck
by davidoft1
07 Oct 2026, 12:40
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: AFN waterpump pully rubs
Replies: 1
Views: 164

Re: AFN waterpump pully rubs

Pulley on backwards?
by davidoft1
01 Oct 2026, 20:54
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Mechanical fuel pump oil leak
Replies: 11
Views: 2093

Re: Mechanical fuel pump oil leak

silverbullet wrote: ↑24 Sep 2026, 12:47 Torx not torx, probably 12 point star drive as per OEM cv joint bolts.

hexalobular internal but most folks know what a torx is
by davidoft1
01 Oct 2026, 20:52
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Mechanical fuel pump oil leak
Replies: 11
Views: 2093

Re: Mechanical fuel pump oil leak

They will be either triple square or Allen key, the Bekolite spacer doesn’t go into the block so can’t get stuck in, it should have an o ring on one side and a gasket on the other , some sealant won’t to do any harm, it’s really a 20 minute job however, the fuel tank will try to empty (clamp the fee...
by davidoft1
30 Sep 2026, 18:55
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Front lower panel replacement advice T3 1988
Replies: 2
Views: 430

Re: Front lower panel replacement advice T3 1988

You can get a mig torch in through the indicator holes, seam weld the top to the corner , the panels don’t line up some note how far the panels step back from each other , I bond the bottom edge, prime and paint the lower panel then key up for panel bond , put enough on that it can squeeze out the t...
by davidoft1
27 Sep 2026, 15:16
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine 'chugging' intermittently
Replies: 10
Views: 1119

Re: Engine 'chugging' intermittently

peteinnit wrote: ↑27 Sep 2026, 14:38 Yeah that makes sense, which i guess means a new exhaust, when i get it home. At present it's got the standard exhaust, is there any benefit in getting a 2 tip system over the standard? Cheers

The cheapo 2 tips don’t fit a t25 , I would keep stock personally
by davidoft1
26 Sep 2026, 13:32
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine 'chugging' intermittently
Replies: 10
Views: 1119

Re: Engine 'chugging' intermittently

Generally speaking if everything is fine until something happens it’s probably the something, it’s quite possible a baffle has become dislodged and is floating about
by davidoft1
25 Sep 2026, 13:34
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Sliding or Louvre openening Window for my Sliding Door
Replies: 4
Views: 751

Re: Sliding or Louvre openening Window for my Sliding Door

The window linked is the same window everyone supplies, no retailer is manufacturing windows
by davidoft1
21 Sep 2026, 19:10
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front brakes
Replies: 4
Views: 785

Re: Front brakes

There’s a T piece under the front , only a single line runs to the rear , I think the T piece is from left around the steering rack area , it’s a bit tucked away
by davidoft1
21 Sep 2026, 19:08
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Mechanical fuel pump oil leak
Replies: 11
Views: 2093

Re: Mechanical fuel pump oil leak

Do you have an air cooled van ?
by davidoft1
21 Sep 2026, 10:35
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: T25 1983 1.6 td
Replies: 19
Views: 1633

Re: T25 1983 1.6 td

There’s a dimmer switch for the dash illumination, it’s the wheel on the light switch, the van will have a servo , it’s tucked behind the dash pod
by davidoft1
20 Sep 2026, 20:09
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: 1989 T3 with a 1.6d JP Golf engine
Replies: 6
Views: 1431

Re: 1989 T3 with a 1.6d JP Golf engine

No pictures showing , easiest and quickest way to test for head gasket issues is to get a head gasket testing kit for around £20
by davidoft1
01 Sep 2026, 16:44
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Seat swap
Replies: 2
Views: 644

Re: Seat swap

Nothing is a straight swap , all require either drilling or welding