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by jimpainter
08 Feb 2015, 20:13
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1600D engine
Replies: 11
Views: 3138

Re: 1600D engine

Have done a couple of aef (1.9) conversions, there not mega powerful but a lot more torquey. They would benefit from a better ratio gearbox rather than the standard 1.6d gearbox, however it does do the job fine.
by jimpainter
08 Feb 2015, 09:30
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1600D engine
Replies: 11
Views: 3138

Re: 1600D engine

It depends how much power you want. You could go with a jx motor (t25 turbo diesel), or something like an aef motor from a polo (non turbo but 1.9 and more power than standard 1.6) they are also quite cheap. There are plenty of others aaz, 1z etc but cost more. More power= more money, so it comes do...
by jimpainter
15 Jan 2015, 12:42
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Sorry but what's an auto box worth?
Replies: 3
Views: 1163

Re: Sorry but what's an auto box worth?

It's a 2.0 cu.
by jimpainter
15 Jan 2015, 11:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Sorry but what's an auto box worth?
Replies: 3
Views: 1163

Sorry but what's an auto box worth?

As above, what's the going rate for a working auto gearbox?
Thanks
by jimpainter
13 Nov 2014, 22:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Seeking advice re. cambelt
Replies: 7
Views: 2338

Re: Seeking advice re. cambelt

http://www.vwt4forum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=170611" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

There you go, I thought it was. No cambelts :-)
by jimpainter
13 Nov 2014, 22:18
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Seeking advice re. cambelt
Replies: 7
Views: 2338

Re: Seeking advice re. cambelt

I think the t5's run gears rather than a cambelt. They have a rubber like bush mounted on some gears which do wear. I think the 1.9 t5's run a normal cambelt but I could be wrong.

Jim
by jimpainter
05 Sep 2014, 19:16
Forum: Campers
Topic: How to fit a pop top.
Replies: 3
Views: 1397

Re: How to fit a pop top.

Normally depending on the roof they can be glued on, riveted or screwed on, a frame that is screwed or riveted to the tin top roof then the hi/pop top fixed to the frame etc etc.

If you have to end up cutting a bigger hole for the roof you have make sure you measure 3 times and cut once.

Jim
by jimpainter
28 Aug 2014, 18:16
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: engine Chuffing sound?
Replies: 8
Views: 3207

Re: engine Chuffing sound?

Loose or stripped spark plug, loose exhaust, loose manifold or pipes.
Does it keep doing it once running? Does it run ok?

Jim
by jimpainter
27 Aug 2014, 07:45
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Elevating roof rubber edging
Replies: 1
Views: 1184

Re: Elevating roof rubber edging

Jk, status and I'm sure there is another are all 1 company now.
Have you tried proud to pop, pop top parts?

I have used the seal from jk on a couple of vans and it does the job just fine.

Jim
by jimpainter
26 Jul 2014, 18:29
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rough estimate of van weight
Replies: 2
Views: 1329

Re: Rough estimate of van weight

That's about what I was thinking, still too heavy for my car. Never mind lol
by jimpainter
26 Jul 2014, 17:24
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rough estimate of van weight
Replies: 2
Views: 1329

Rough estimate of van weight

Ok, just wondering if anyone has an idea of the weight of a stripped out van with no doors/tailgate/slider or windows. Basically a rolling shell with engine and box 1.9d. I have the use of a car trailer this week and trying to figure out if my car will legally pull my van although I think it may be ...
by jimpainter
23 Jul 2014, 19:00
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: T-Cut
Replies: 12
Views: 5770

Re: T-Cut

I'm with the g3 route, flatting with fine wet and dry would work ok but it all depends on how much paint has been put on, if it's not much you will risk burning through and then you know what that means :( You should be able to hire a variable speed polisher just take it slow, keep the panels/paint ...
by jimpainter
17 Jul 2014, 20:52
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: No start after fitting recon engine
Replies: 9
Views: 2168

Re: No start after fitting recon engine

I was going to suggest timing, the last dg I had off elite the dizzy drive wasn't fitted correctly but was an easy fix.

Jim
by jimpainter
14 Jul 2014, 19:37
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Coolant coming out of header tank from cold start
Replies: 5
Views: 1814

Re: Coolant coming out of header tank from cold start

If your getting bubbles it's a possibility, but if you can get it to a local garage they should be able to do a test to see if you have exhaust gasses in the coolant.
by jimpainter
14 Jul 2014, 16:17
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: rotten egg smell coming from my van!!
Replies: 56
Views: 20791

Re: rotten egg smell coming from my van!!

You say you have checked the battery and everything is working fine. Have you only checked charging etc or did you check the levels in the battery. They can give off an eggy smell (sulphur).

The other thing could be a gearbox leak, gearbox oil has a really horrible smell.

Jim