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by humphry
23 Jun 2010, 09:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: what part is this please? pic.
Replies: 13
Views: 2695

Re: what part is this please? pic.

don't worry you can always effect a temporary repair with an inner relay gasket flange seal but make sure there's no wobble in the giggling pin :mrgreen:
by humphry
16 Jun 2010, 07:47
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1600ct engine problem
Replies: 13
Views: 2719

Re: 1600ct engine problem

no worries pal ,if its air cooled then no worry on the coolant corrosion side. i agree with dugcati on the head replacement though. you used to be able to get them repaired, depending on the severity of the damage but that was years ago. now it would probably cost more than a new head . might be wor...
by humphry
14 Jun 2010, 22:01
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1600ct engine problem
Replies: 13
Views: 2719

Re: 1600ct engine problem

get him to look at the valves & seats. if they are ok & not coked up, then there shouldn't be any probs, he needs to be careful though, as the cylinder head bolts are a bit of a weak link to say the least. :shock: apparently its to do with them corroding as they pass through the water jacket...
by humphry
14 Jun 2010, 20:04
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1600ct engine problem
Replies: 13
Views: 2719

Re: 1600ct engine problem

i would agree with hubby, if 1&2 are OK ,but 3&4 are down ,then its .3&4 that needs doing doing 1&2 is just going to add to the bill. you could inspect 3/4 and depending on the condition of the head, make an informed decision then .i had a cracked on an air cooled changed the one hea...
by humphry
14 Jun 2010, 19:18
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: windscreen fitting cost
Replies: 13
Views: 1968

Re: windscreen fitting cost

:ok :ok :ok nice one pal is that with ac glazing
by humphry
13 Jun 2010, 21:33
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: windscreen fitting cost
Replies: 13
Views: 1968

Re: windscreen fitting cost

they do a lot of plant so if they can tie a plant job up near you with your job it might work out cheaper still thought id mention it :ok
by humphry
12 Jun 2010, 21:13
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: windscreen fitting cost
Replies: 13
Views: 1968

Re: windscreen fitting cost

ring ac glazing on 01942 889898 tell them george from fishers recommend them should do you a good price there at atherton nr bolton :ok
by humphry
06 Jun 2010, 23:40
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Need some help with a WBX
Replies: 10
Views: 1295

Re: Need some help with a WBX

im sorry its posted my responce 3 times :oops: its this bloody computer :evil: its over ecu,d :lol:
by humphry
06 Jun 2010, 23:31
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Need some help with a WBX
Replies: 10
Views: 1295

Re: Need some help with a WBX

don't know much about the golf 8v ,the vr6 could be a thirsty unit , Subaru's are ok but you've got to get one that's not been neglected, and thrashed racing any car that's been covered in glue and ram raided through halfords .if you know the history of your wbx ,then she may be worth doing ,or look...
by humphry
06 Jun 2010, 23:31
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Need some help with a WBX
Replies: 10
Views: 1295

Re: Need some help with a WBX

don't know much about the golf 8v ,the vr6 could be a thirsty unit , Subaru's are ok but you've got to get one that's not been neglected, and thrashed racing any car that's been covered in glue and ram raided through halfords .if you know the history of your wbx ,then she may be worth doing ,or look...
by humphry
06 Jun 2010, 23:31
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Need some help with a WBX
Replies: 10
Views: 1295

Re: Need some help with a WBX

don't know much about the golf 8v ,the vr6 could be a thirsty unit , Subaru's are ok but you've got to get one that's not been neglected, and thrashed racing any car that's been covered in glue and ram raided through halfords .if you know the history of your wbx ,then she may be worth doing ,or look...
by humphry
06 Jun 2010, 22:42
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: how fast do you go? petrol boxer 1.9 vroom vroom ..
Replies: 30
Views: 5920

Re: how fast do you go? petrol boxer 1.9 vroom vroom ..

60 mph 3000rpm =1 mile a minute cruising along just enough so as not to get under the feet of the hgv,s :mrgreen:
by humphry
06 Jun 2010, 19:28
Forum: Campers
Topic: Another Eberspacher question....sorry
Replies: 1
Views: 438

Re: Another Eberspacher question....sorry

no worrys on the smoking side when it fires up i have one in my hgv and it does it if i have had it on over night it smokes just a little next time then short runs seem to make it smokey again :ok
by humphry
30 May 2010, 17:51
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Turning over engine by hand...hitting a tough spot...??
Replies: 12
Views: 1328

Re: Turning over engine by hand...hitting a tough spot...??

as armyphil said take out the injectors put a bit of oil down each bore and try turning again that way you're not pushing against any compression in the chambers and it should spin freely and check your timing one tooth out on a belt can make a big difference :ok
by humphry
23 May 2010, 09:50
Forum: Campers
Topic: Using a portable camping stove in your van?
Replies: 10
Views: 1407

Re: Using a portable camping stove in your van?

ive got one in my truck[ hgv] use it all week kettles never of, as usual common sense prevails and you will be fine :ok