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by probey28
17 Apr 2013, 12:54
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: miss fire at 50 mph
Replies: 1
Views: 449

miss fire at 50 mph

Hi all had a disaster over the weekend. changed a gearbox on my 2.0l Aircooled cu. when i took the airbox off i must of knocked off a pipe somewhere anyway this led me to changing plugs and leads and ive managed to get it running again now although something is not right. when im driving round the t...
by probey28
15 Apr 2013, 10:47
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: which ht/plug leads??
Replies: 1
Views: 533

which ht/plug leads??

Hi can anyone tell me what ht/plug leads i need for a 2.0 Aircooled cu engine. my local motor factors has no idea what im on about??
by probey28
10 Apr 2013, 13:31
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox alternatives??
Replies: 0
Views: 612

Gearbox alternatives??

Hi there i have a y reg 2l Aircooled 25!!The gaerbox is getting a bit whiney and i am looking to sell the van pretty soon. i have a mate who has a few boxs kicking around. just wondering what boxes (codes) i could get away with putting on??
by probey28
21 Nov 2011, 23:39
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: alternator problems !!!!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1201

Re: alternator problems !!!!!!

Theres 3 wires coming out the plug. 2 thick red ones and 1 thinner blue one this is the 1 that has the inline fuse on it

Yes i'm ashamed to say that i have been going out init and charging it up when in got home.
by probey28
20 Nov 2011, 20:00
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: alternator problems !!!!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1201

Re: alternator problems !!!!!!

so someone has bodged one in then? Are you saying i should do away with it completly and just join the wires together
by probey28
20 Nov 2011, 19:28
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: alternator problems !!!!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1201

alternator problems !!!!!!

Hi all had my y reg t25 2.0 Aircooled devon for a couple of years now and all that time i've had it ive never had a charge goin to my battery any way decided to tackle it today and found that there was a wire coming from the alternator with an inline fuse holder which had been smashed to s**t by som...
by probey28
24 Mar 2011, 20:05
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: uprated alternator
Replies: 4
Views: 918

Re: uprated alternator

so i'm fine too run them off my standard alternator. is it worth investing in a decent split charge system then. spoke too a chap today about one and he was tryin too sell me 1 for like £78. heres the links too the bits he was trying too sell me http://www.rawcomponents.co.uk/split-charge-kits/intel...
by probey28
24 Mar 2011, 15:09
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: uprated alternator
Replies: 4
Views: 918

uprated alternator

hi all. I have a 2.0l Aircooled t25 on an x plate. just wondering is it possible too get an uprated version of my alternator or could i have my alternator uprated. i want too run a couple of leisure batterys. if so could someone please point me in the right direction
by probey28
23 Mar 2010, 22:17
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2 litre Aircooled solex carb problem
Replies: 1
Views: 490

2 litre Aircooled solex carb problem

been having a tinker with the van tonight i found that the automatic choke part on the carb was loose as hell and was flappin when i used the accelaraor. found that i had too take the round part marked solex off too get at it. any tightened it all up and found that i must have got the spring part in...
by probey28
15 Mar 2010, 15:09
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: gearbox problems
Replies: 2
Views: 627

Re: gearbox problems

do you think i'd be just better off changing the bearing. thn what we talked about. are they available
by probey28
15 Mar 2010, 14:15
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: gearbox problems
Replies: 2
Views: 627

gearbox problems

hi all bought a van with a dodgy gearbox. i was finding whem i came too a junction and had my foot on the cluth but still in gear it was making a hell of racket like as if it was still in gear. question 1 is does anyone know what this is (its not the relase bearing) question 2 is i've bouhgt a repla...
by probey28
15 Mar 2010, 10:44
Forum: Campers
Topic: devon cabinet door edging strip. is it still made???????
Replies: 3
Views: 1386

devon cabinet door edging strip. is it still made???????

hi all. does anybody know if you can still buy edging strip that goes around the cabinet doors on a devon interior if so can you tell me where too get it from.thanks
by probey28
12 Mar 2010, 14:09
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: ohow do i adjust my tappets on my 2 litre Aircooled
Replies: 5
Views: 1452

ohow do i adjust my tappets on my 2 litre Aircooled

tried adjusting my tappets last night and made a complete hash of it and did not find the haynes manual much use.
just wondering if someomne could write a clear explanation of how too too do it properly so i can print it off and give it too my mechanic friend. cheers
by probey28
12 Mar 2010, 10:34
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: tappet adjustment. 10mm of play what!!!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 1079

tappet adjustment. 10mm of play what!!!!!

hi this is my first post to 80/90 so i hope you all can help. i have a 2 litre aircolled t25. i'm completey restoring it. work on the body work has come too a halt for time being so turned my attention to the engine. me and a mate tried doing the valve clearences last night. my mates a mechanic and ...