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by davidoft1
Today, 08:16
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Help with removal of nearside brake hub
Replies: 12
Views: 232

Re: Help with removal of nearside brake hub

I wonder if a ball joint has failed ? , are you in the AA RAC ?
by davidoft1
Yesterday, 16:49
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Help with removal of nearside brake hub
Replies: 12
Views: 232

Re: Help with removal of nearside brake hub

T3luestar wrote: Yesterday, 13:22 WD40 not worth the effort, use a proper releasing fluid like PlusGas.

WD 40 Work’s fabulously
by davidoft1
17 Mar 2024, 22:23
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: More Fuel Pipe Issues.
Replies: 19
Views: 801

Re: More Fuel Pipe Issues.

It's not a bad batch. Not faulty, just fake! Your reputable source has been buying from less reputable sources. Make sure you give them some grief about it, they've saved a few quid and your van could very well have gone on fire. Making fuel hose that doesn't fall apart after a few months is a trie...
by davidoft1
17 Mar 2024, 20:57
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: More Fuel Pipe Issues.
Replies: 19
Views: 801

Re: More Fuel Pipe Issues.

I’ve used fuel injection hose for years from Halfords, partly because they are one of the few suppliers that have 5.6mm in stock , I’ve never had an issue with it
by davidoft1
17 Mar 2024, 00:09
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Newly purchase T25 - Subaru 2.5 in it - Engine Temp question
Replies: 9
Views: 237

Re: Newly purchase T25 - Subaru 2.5 in it - Engine Temp question

Feel the hoses and get a laser thermometer to check actual engine temp, mismatches sender and gauges can be unreliable but if the gauge is steady it’s most likely the temps fine
by davidoft1
14 Mar 2024, 14:14
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Not T3 (VW Caddy)
Replies: 2
Views: 126

Re: Not T3 (VW Caddy)

Unplug all the units , plug one in at a time until you get a drain or something makes a noise, also check the rear door latches are fully locking as they have a tendency to get stuck leaving the rear light on
by davidoft1
13 Mar 2024, 12:22
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Wheel Bearing Type
Replies: 4
Views: 163

Re: Rear Wheel Bearing Type

It’s not an adjustable taper roller , check its torqued to spec but they are built with an amount of play to allow for expansion when hot , an amount of play is normal
by davidoft1
09 Mar 2024, 19:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Soft Brakes
Replies: 6
Views: 217

Re: Soft Brakes

Buy new , aftermarket is fine
by davidoft1
09 Mar 2024, 17:44
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Tensioner Slipping after Belt (and Tensioner) Change
Replies: 8
Views: 429

Re: Tensioner Slipping after Belt (and Tensioner) Change

I've reset the tensioner 3 times total today. Twice after the engine was rotated by hand. The marks will not stay lined up. I ran the engine a few times today, the tensioner doesn't seem to be shifting position now , but stays in the position shown in the last photo in my above post. The timing mar...
by davidoft1
04 Mar 2024, 22:11
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Front Deformation Panel
Replies: 2
Views: 161

Re: Front Deformation Panel

Pop up some pictures, they are pretty straightforward to repair
by davidoft1
01 Mar 2024, 22:23
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Domestic Electrics NON VW.
Replies: 10
Views: 349

Re: Domestic Electrics NON VW.

I don’t think you can , the switch is probably switched neutral , though the tape /wire colour is confusing

If it’s a switched neutral you will need to run a live to your new light , or neutral to your light if the switch is switched live
by davidoft1
27 Feb 2024, 21:09
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Cab door seals - best adhesive?
Replies: 2
Views: 162

Re: Cab door seals - best adhesive?

Contact adhesive, generally evo stick
by davidoft1
22 Feb 2024, 10:34
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Choke pull down.
Replies: 9
Views: 363

Re: Choke pull down.

no really a way around it, look for second hand carbs and strip the pull down off one 
by davidoft1
20 Feb 2024, 20:21
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Tensioner Slipping after Belt (and Tensioner) Change
Replies: 8
Views: 429

Re: Tensioner Slipping after Belt (and Tensioner) Change

I had some more time to work on the van this morning. I added some thread lock to the tensioner stud, refit the belt, located the tensioner spring arm thing, tightened the tensioner and torqued the crank pulley. The tensioner was slightly off it's mark after I tightened up the crank pulley, so I re...
by davidoft1
20 Feb 2024, 11:43
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: AAZ diesel pump
Replies: 8
Views: 225

Re: AAZ diesel pump

morganite wrote: 20 Feb 2024, 10:13 The pump has not been stored full of fuel,that’s why i,m worried about it being gummed up,thanks for replies


It won’t be “gummed up” it will be rusty inside , that will mean the potential of new major components required, some are difficult to get hold of and expensive