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by gogogadget
14 Sep 2010, 19:39
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: loud rubbing/grinding noise
Replies: 2
Views: 654

loud rubbing/grinding noise

help please guys getting aloud rubbing/grinding noise when i release the clutch under strain any ideas ,this is from my 2.0 Aircooled p.s might have overfilled oil slightly dont know if this would affect it cheers
by gogogadget
01 Nov 2009, 21:49
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: inlet manifold/head gasket
Replies: 5
Views: 1145

Re: inlet manifold/head gasket

cheers guys,got the old gaskets to use as stencils anyway so prob go with thickish paper and gasket sealant
by gogogadget
31 Oct 2009, 18:06
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: inlet manifold/head gasket
Replies: 5
Views: 1145

Re: inlet manifold/head gasket

sorry its a 1.9 dg
by gogogadget
31 Oct 2009, 18:05
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: inlet manifold/head gasket
Replies: 5
Views: 1145

inlet manifold/head gasket

some advice please,found an air leak on the inlet manifold and having a few probs sourcing new gaskets,could i use a paper gasket or is this not an option
by gogogadget
29 Oct 2009, 00:28
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: cheers for the confidence
Replies: 4
Views: 2631

Re: cheers for the confidence

yep,steep learning curve, but loved every minute of it,have to get used to it to keep these babies on the road.i find 2 hours working on the van and 1 on the beer works well
by gogogadget
29 Oct 2009, 00:05
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: cheers for the confidence
Replies: 4
Views: 2631

cheers for the confidence

just a note of thanks to all the guys and gals out there who contribute to this forum and give people like me the confidence to have a go.i'm no mechanic but had stalling and running problems[pierburg 2e3] so stripped it down,cleaned it,regasket ,fired her up,perfect,couldnt have dun it without this...
by gogogadget
30 Jun 2009, 00:03
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: t 25 engines
Replies: 3
Views: 798

t 25 engines

hi guys. been looking or a t25 for ages, gotta chance of a 1.6D but heard their not so good,right or wrong