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by barbelbob
12 May 2013, 09:27
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Excessive engine vibration
Replies: 4
Views: 692

Excessive engine vibration

Hi Guy's, Our Westy (1.6td JX) has started to develop excessive engine vibration when idling. In travel nothing is different. Just when sat in traffic or at the lights. If i increase the revs very slightly though, everything's happy days. Has anyone else experienced this/ clues to the cause? All inf...
by barbelbob
25 Apr 2012, 19:41
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Start Lagging Now
Replies: 43
Views: 9314

Re: Start Lagging Now

I added 'thermawrap' (foil covered bubblewrap) to the inside panels of my Westy a while back. I started with the front doors. Using carpet adhesive i stuck sheets direct to the door panel. Also giving the well of the door a liberal dosing of waxoyl. replacing the VCL after. Now being the inquisitive...
by barbelbob
25 Apr 2012, 18:41
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Opening Quarter Light Catch
Replies: 13
Views: 2055

Re: Opening Quarter Light Catch

How did you get on Richlaz? I've got to remove mine too.
by barbelbob
03 Feb 2012, 07:24
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Part codes- wheel bearings
Replies: 4
Views: 1425

Re: Part codes- wheel bearings

Thanks Windy.
by barbelbob
01 Feb 2012, 19:44
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Part codes- wheel bearings
Replies: 4
Views: 1425

Re: Part codes- wheel bearings

I have a Westy 1990, 1.6td :)
by barbelbob
01 Feb 2012, 19:02
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Part codes- wheel bearings
Replies: 4
Views: 1425

Part codes- wheel bearings

Hi all,
Does anyone know either the FAG, INA or SKF part/item codes for inner & outer wheel bearing? Both rears and front. :?:
I buyer at work has kindly offered to order direct from either supplier if i can supply the correct info.

cheers
Rob
by barbelbob
25 Mar 2010, 07:17
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: She won't start
Replies: 6
Views: 733

Re: She won't start

Thanks for the replies. Yes the glow plugs come on as normal, but no I don't have any smoke, especially not like the vidoe :shock: Going to get a mechanic friend round tonight to have a gander. If it is a fuel pump problem, is that a complicated job to replace? Sorry to sound rather ignorant in thes...
by barbelbob
24 Mar 2010, 17:53
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: She won't start
Replies: 6
Views: 733

She won't start

Hello all, Our T25 1.6td 1990, has decided it doesn't want to play the game. She doesn't want to start. Basically when i turn the ignition on the starter motor kicks in but the engine doesn't fire up. Now i'm not the best with engines (yet), but would this mean a fault with the fuel pump? Any though...