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by krynac
29 Jan 2011, 22:29
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: how to stiffen up lowered suspension
Replies: 9
Views: 1555

Re: how to stiffen up lowered suspension

whats the procedure with the bump stop? and why does this help? how much do you cut off
thanks
by krynac
29 Jan 2011, 19:57
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: how to stiffen up lowered suspension
Replies: 9
Views: 1555

Re: how to stiffen up lowered suspension

they were brand new, i just dont think the shocks compensate for the amoun the van has been lowered, answer to my question would heavy shocks do the job, i have already changed the original shocks that cam with the lowering springs to a set of sports shocks but there is n difference?
by krynac
29 Jan 2011, 19:16
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: how to stiffen up lowered suspension
Replies: 9
Views: 1555

how to stiffen up lowered suspension

hi, i lowered my T25 van with a lowering kit 60mm which looks great! trouble is the front wheels rub the arches when there is lock on going over bumps, will heavy duty front shocks reduce the travel as the shocks i have at the mo seem a bit spongy but that it was came with the set, i also have stand...
by krynac
21 Aug 2010, 19:10
Forum: Alternative Fuels Forum
Topic: lowering issues
Replies: 1
Views: 6193

lowering issues

Hi, I lowered my van recently with a kit bought in from Germany paid about £260.00 for a full kit to lower about 50mm trouble is when the van is loaded up the front wheels sometimes catch on the wheel arch more so when lock is on, back wheels only now and again, I am wondering whether the shocks are...
by krynac
17 Aug 2010, 20:53
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: fuse for rear fog light
Replies: 2
Views: 746

fuse for rear fog light

anybody know where this on lhd
by krynac
17 Aug 2010, 20:26
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: rear fog light not working
Replies: 0
Views: 639

rear fog light not working

hi I have a rear fog light fitted on my 86 westy to UK requirement which used to work. I have had the dashboard out to do another job and had to unplug all the wires to do it.When plugging all the wires back in I think I have put the wires back wrong and in doing so may have blown a fuse (WOULD IT B...
by krynac
16 Aug 2010, 20:22
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: rear fog light on a westfalia
Replies: 6
Views: 1205

rear fog light on a westfalia

hi I have a rear fog light fitted on my 86 westy to UK requirement which used to work. I have had the dashboard out to do another job and had to unplug all the wires to do it.When plugging all the wires back in I think I have put the wires back wrong and in doing so may have blown a fuse (WOULD IT B...
by krynac
12 Jul 2010, 19:15
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: new engine "where to get one"
Replies: 1
Views: 586

new engine "where to get one"

I think I may need a new/recon engine as its blown a head cylinder gasket, wheres the best place to get one for a 1.9 petrol 1985 and how much and typically how much to fit
thanks
by krynac
12 Jul 2010, 19:11
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: why trim bump stops when lowering
Replies: 2
Views: 811

why trim bump stops when lowering

why should the bump stops be cut down when lowering a van? I lowered my van 50mm all round BUT do get a knocking sounds when going over bumps, it does sound like its coming from front and back of van, is this suspension trouble already or a classic case why bump stops should be trimmed? What are the...
by krynac
12 Jul 2010, 18:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: coolant leaking on T25 1.9 petrol wesstfalia joker
Replies: 0
Views: 667

coolant leaking on T25 1.9 petrol wesstfalia joker

hello, been out in my 1986 westy joker 1.9 petrol watercooled and noticed a lot of dripping once I pulled up, after further investigation as to whether it was oil or water it turned out to be water coming from the cylinder head gasket on the off side. Is this an engine out jobby what costs am I like...
by krynac
10 Jul 2010, 18:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: cylinder head gasket replacement
Replies: 1
Views: 561

cylinder head gasket replacement

hello, been out in my 1986 westy joker 1.9 petrol watercooled and noticed a lot of dripping once I pulled up, after further investigation as to whether it was oil or water it turned out to be water coming from the cylinder head gasket on the off side. Is this an engine out jobby what costs am I like...
by krynac
02 Jul 2010, 19:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: changing front shocks
Replies: 7
Views: 1370

Re: changing front shocks

thanks i will be havin a go armed with a trusty haynes manual and your procedure
many thanks
by krynac
02 Jul 2010, 15:46
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: changing front shocks
Replies: 7
Views: 1370

Re: changing front shocks

thanks, how long do you think it should take, could you give me a quick run through i.e step by step.
thanks
by krynac
02 Jul 2010, 14:21
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: changing front shocks
Replies: 7
Views: 1370

changing front shocks

I have recently had my t25 lowered and the front shocks are to soft and looking to upgrade them to heavy duty ones to prevent rubbing on wheels arches when going over uneven ground, I think the heavy duty ones will cure this problem on the front as the rear seems fine. Is it a simple swap? do I need...
by krynac
01 Jun 2010, 10:52
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: speedo not working
Replies: 1
Views: 515

speedo not working

Hi my sppedo is not working or mileometer but the rev counter is on my joker westy, i have just had the clock unit off to wire up new headlights they were working before this any tips
thanks