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by bigaid16
04 Nov 2009, 22:08
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: engine or carb problem?
Replies: 6
Views: 1138

Re: engine or carb problem?

[quote="ghost123uk"]Yes tell us where you are, as often a member will pop over and give you a diagnosis. Your problem could be more than one thing. What was it running like before the "mechanic" adjusted the timing ? If it is badly out it could cause some of your symptoms. (it is...
by bigaid16
04 Nov 2009, 21:57
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: engine or carb problem?
Replies: 6
Views: 1138

Re: engine or carb problem?

As Aidan say's but you also need to bleed the coolant system properly so at least you know it's starting from a good state. Is the header tank totally full and the top-up tank on 'Max' ? Ian. Thanks for the advice ,ian....the tanks are full and at max line....Im going to find someone to do the CO &...
by bigaid16
04 Nov 2009, 21:51
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: engine or carb problem?
Replies: 6
Views: 1138

Re: engine or carb problem?

mate this needs to be in technical and you need to say where you are as there may be a member, a vw t25/t3 knowledgeable garage, or other resource nearby, cos remote diagnosis isn't that easy but tbh the symptoms are of head gasket failure (combustion gases into cooling system)but there's so much c...
by bigaid16
03 Nov 2009, 22:30
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: engine or carb problem?
Replies: 6
Views: 1138

engine or carb problem?

Dear members ,I need help! my wee van(1984 ex german army 1.9 watercooled lhd) isnt going well.it starts and idles for a while .when i drive ,the van seems under pressure and seems to have little power .The carb spits and bangs.the engine seems under pressure and only travels reluctantly with consta...