whats the procedure with the bump stop? and why does this help? how much do you cut off
thanks
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- 29 Jan 2011, 22:29
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: how to stiffen up lowered suspension
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1577
- 29 Jan 2011, 19:57
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: how to stiffen up lowered suspension
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1577
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?
- 29 Jan 2011, 19:16
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: how to stiffen up lowered suspension
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1577
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...
- 21 Aug 2010, 19:10
- Forum: Alternative Fuels Forum
- Topic: lowering issues
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9372
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...
- 17 Aug 2010, 20:53
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: fuse for rear fog light
- Replies: 2
- Views: 756
fuse for rear fog light
anybody know where this on lhd
- 17 Aug 2010, 20:26
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: rear fog light not working
- Replies: 0
- Views: 645
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...
- 16 Aug 2010, 20:22
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: rear fog light on a westfalia
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1223
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...
- 12 Jul 2010, 19:15
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: new engine "where to get one"
- Replies: 1
- Views: 594
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
thanks
- 12 Jul 2010, 19:11
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: why trim bump stops when lowering
- Replies: 2
- Views: 822
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...
- 12 Jul 2010, 18:20
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: coolant leaking on T25 1.9 petrol wesstfalia joker
- Replies: 0
- Views: 671
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...
- 10 Jul 2010, 18:19
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: cylinder head gasket replacement
- Replies: 1
- Views: 569
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...
- 02 Jul 2010, 19:19
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: changing front shocks
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1390
Re: changing front shocks
thanks i will be havin a go armed with a trusty haynes manual and your procedure
many thanks
many thanks
- 02 Jul 2010, 15:46
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: changing front shocks
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1390
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
thanks
- 02 Jul 2010, 14:21
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: changing front shocks
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1390
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...
- 01 Jun 2010, 10:52
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: speedo not working
- Replies: 1
- Views: 521
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
thanks