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by the White Nomad
26 May 2015, 16:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9 WBX exhaust
Replies: 6
Views: 2226

Re: 1.9 WBX exhaust

Thats the one thanks, the only cheap part and i dont need it :) ,thanks for your replies.
by the White Nomad
25 May 2015, 22:03
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9 WBX exhaust
Replies: 6
Views: 2226

1.9 WBX exhaust

Hi im currently fitting a new exhaust to my van and having lots of fun doing it :lol: But am trying to find online the hoses that connect off the front pipe up to the air filter box as the originals are all ripped, any ideas thanks and the proper description cheers.
by the White Nomad
12 May 2012, 22:26
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: coolant distribution junction leaking
Replies: 1
Views: 300

coolant distribution junction leaking

Well iv got a leak from this at the end cap and seeing im off 100 miles next weekend to vanjamboree and a new part will take 3 days to get here was wondering if theres any possible fix/repair i can do to this to get me over.?
by the White Nomad
13 Apr 2012, 21:13
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Alarm problems
Replies: 0
Views: 792

Alarm problems

Hi ,tomorrow i am going to try and sort my scorpion alarm out on the van. As it seems the remote wont disarm it i am hoping i will be able to disconnect it but dont know how its wired in . It immobilises the engine when armed so any help on how its wired in would help ta.
by the White Nomad
10 Oct 2010, 00:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Mechanical knocking noise
Replies: 11
Views: 1707

Re: Mechanical knocking noise

Took the belt off today and noise dissappeared so need to fit new water pump . Thanks for the replys, and is fitting a new one pretty simples?
by the White Nomad
28 Sep 2010, 13:32
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Mechanical knocking noise
Replies: 11
Views: 1707

Re: Mechanical knocking noise

1990
No warning lights have come on, no leaks.
I reckoning water pump guess i have to wait and see :? ow there was some small gases/vapour coming off the water pump aas the engine was warming.
The van had been sat for a week.
by the White Nomad
28 Sep 2010, 12:54
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Mechanical knocking noise
Replies: 11
Views: 1707

Re: Mechanical knocking noise

Its a clank clank which increase in repitition with the revs, its not the tappets as i know that sound and its constant with the engine running for 10 mins and more warmed up and doesnt go away. Sounds to come from where the crank and water pump meet. Just noticed it as i was changing a ht lead whic...
by the White Nomad
28 Sep 2010, 12:23
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Mechanical knocking noise
Replies: 11
Views: 1707

Mechanical knocking noise

Ive got a mechanical knocking noise which increases with the engine speed . It sounds to be coming from between the water pump and cylinder head and the noise increases as you rev the engine. Could it be from the water pump or something more serious like the big end bearings. The van drives fine as ...
by the White Nomad
29 Oct 2009, 19:54
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Starter motor
Replies: 3
Views: 649

Starter motor

Can the internal contact that the plunger operates in a starter motor be replaced? Im sure its that thats causing slow engagement of the starter.
by the White Nomad
29 Oct 2009, 19:41
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: No charge light update, confused.
Replies: 7
Views: 1432

Re: No charge light update, confused.

The relay has 5 connections and wires to it, is this a split relay?
by the White Nomad
29 Oct 2009, 15:36
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: No charge light update, confused.
Replies: 7
Views: 1432

No charge light update, confused.

Firstly thanks to AngeloEvs for your reply, well i connected the old unused feed wire to the alternator and the battery charge led now works as it should. But im now confused as the feed wire from the alternator had been wired to the charging relay, obviously this has worked as i have had the van fo...
by the White Nomad
15 Oct 2009, 11:47
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: No charge light.
Replies: 1
Views: 704

No charge light.

On my 1.9 petrol watercooled my battery charge light on the dashboard doesnt come on at all. Now ive had the alternator off and checked out to be ok at a specialist and ive had the instrument panel off and checked the led is ok. Which points to the wiring. The original blue charge wire isnt used and...
by the White Nomad
23 Aug 2009, 14:07
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Monthly insurance
Replies: 3
Views: 1469

Monthly insurance

Not technical but is there anyone i can get to insure my camper for 2 months till its taken off the road for, cheers?
by the White Nomad
19 Jun 2009, 19:02
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: New camper problems.
Replies: 9
Views: 1544

Re: New camper problems.

Thanks for your reply's everyone. Well iv had a long day with dirty hands. I got the fan working, which was a dodgy connection at the motor end, yippee. I took the solenoid apart and energised it and it worked well pulling the starter gear out. Cleaned up the connections got it back on the engine an...
by the White Nomad
18 Jun 2009, 23:32
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: New camper problems.
Replies: 9
Views: 1544

New camper problems.

Gday to all you happy campers. I know its late but im going to throw at you all whats up with our camper that im trying to fix, so any answers will be much appreciated. It or he is a 1.9 1990. 1.Firstly iv got the starter off and the solenoid apart, as its had trouble starting, taking longer for the...