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by thebeach2008
03 Jun 2017, 09:56
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9 dg 1986
Replies: 13
Views: 2060

Re: 1.9 dg 1986

thanks for that i will look, the engine onlyhas 20,000 on it but i must admit thats why i want to get the wiring sorted outthanks for all your help gary
by thebeach2008
02 Jun 2017, 21:24
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9 dg 1986
Replies: 13
Views: 2060

Re: 1.9 dg 1986

that sounds perfect, someone had cut the wiring from the low pressure blue switch, i have a cut wire on the coil, and another coming out of the loom, do you have any idea how i connect the blue switch back up, otherwise when i fit a wet guage, i will not be able to use the blue switch thanks in adva...
by thebeach2008
02 Jun 2017, 17:22
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9 dg 1986
Replies: 13
Views: 2060

Re: 1.9 dg 1986

thanks for that that is a great help, may i ask do i need a special kit to fit one in the van or will any gauge work if it fits in the blue port i take it you leave the blue switch out and not put a t piece in, i think i like the idea to run one all the time
thanks again
by thebeach2008
02 Jun 2017, 10:17
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9 dg 1986
Replies: 13
Views: 2060

Re: 1.9 dg 1986

yep mann oil filter morris oil, its strange as when they go quite you cant hear a thing,would i be able to install a oil gauge using the blue switch plug, then wire a gauge into the van, to check the il pressure with a gauge do you know what the correct values should be
by thebeach2008
01 Jun 2017, 20:11
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9 dg 1986
Replies: 13
Views: 2060

Re: 1.9 dg 1986

the strange thing i walked around the van today and they were all making the noise
by thebeach2008
01 Jun 2017, 18:49
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: 1.9 dg 1986
Replies: 1
Views: 818

1.9 dg 1986

hi, i have noticed that my blue oil pressure switch is disconnected,and a wire to the coil has been cut, can someone tell me how to reconnect the switch as there is another wire coming from the loom that has also been cut, many thanks gary
by thebeach2008
01 Jun 2017, 18:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9 dg 1986
Replies: 13
Views: 2060

Re: 1.9 dg 1986

many thanks for that , , the pipe in question is it an internal pipe is there a way of installing oil pressure gauge into the system if so what switch would it have to be fitted to, the pipe in question is it an internal pipe
by thebeach2008
01 Jun 2017, 14:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9 dg 1986
Replies: 13
Views: 2060

1.9 dg 1986

hi can anyone help with this strange proble, my van hasnt been used much in the last year or so, i had it mot new exhaust but driving to the mot garage about 15 miles away the tappets get really lound then quiten down then get lound, i brought it back from the mot center again same distance with the...
by thebeach2008
10 Mar 2017, 19:55
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9dg 87 t25
Replies: 3
Views: 1181

1.9dg 87 t25

hi my van failed on the dreaded exhaust today, i have the complete system that i have collected over the year, but i am worried about breaking bolts or threads it was a gold seal in 2008 but know they can give problems, anyadvise to get this off would be great im in cornwall thanks gary
by thebeach2008
10 Mar 2017, 19:29
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: t25 garages cornwall
Replies: 5
Views: 2527

t25 garages cornwall

hi, all, my t25 1.9 watercooled failed its mot today on the exhaust, i have the full system but the garage dont want to do the work, does anyone know anywhere in cornwall that would do this work, i would but am scared if i snap threads, in just outside of newquay, garage said it could be up to 20 ho...
by thebeach2008
28 Oct 2015, 08:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: mot mid cornwall
Replies: 0
Views: 1313

mot mid cornwall

hi all i havnt been on here for some time, i am now living in cornwall between newquay and st austell can someone recooment a t25 friendly mot center, i used to use prance in bideford devon when i lived there and they were great, i cant seem to find any in this area you advise would be great cheers ...
by thebeach2008
26 Apr 2014, 11:02
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: wbx fuel line and one way valve
Replies: 8
Views: 1562

Re: wbx fuel line and one way valve

thanks for your replies yep I mean the line from the carb that exits on the lefthand side of the bulkhead ,(the right hand side being the inside) am I right in thinking the non return valve if fitted would be behind the bulkhead on the left between the bulkhead and the return fuel inlet on the tank ...
by thebeach2008
26 Apr 2014, 09:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: wbx fuel line and one way valve
Replies: 8
Views: 1562

wbx fuel line and one way valve

hi ive just changes the fuel hose in my van (just as well as it was all splitting up) 1st the hose from the top left of the carb(pierburg) going to the tank had a fuel filter fitted the wrong way around connected in line, I have removed this should it be a one way valve instead and the previous owne...
by thebeach2008
26 Apr 2014, 09:06
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: confused!!
Replies: 9
Views: 2152

Re: confused!!

thank you both for the replies I have learnt a lot cheers gary
by thebeach2008
01 Apr 2014, 21:31
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: confused!!
Replies: 9
Views: 2152

Re: confused!!

thanks for that I have gone for those thanks for all your help cheers