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by riffboy
06 May 2014, 11:20
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Help needed please!! 2e wiring
Replies: 2
Views: 1397

Help needed please!! 2e wiring

hi all i am currently at the point where i am looking at the wiring on my conversion from 1.7ky to 2e gti. i really wanted to get someone else to do the wiring for me but financial restraints mean that muggins is gonna have to do it! I have the garyd wiring diagrams which are obviously for an agg. w...
by riffboy
03 Sep 2013, 21:36
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox Query- Help please!
Replies: 2
Views: 762

Gearbox Query- Help please!

Hi all, spotted this on Fleabay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-T25-T3-AIR-COOLED-2-0l-cu-GEARBOX-/271217602133?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3AVW&hash=item3f25d42e55" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Am i right in thinking that should be a DK code? I...
by riffboy
07 Aug 2013, 09:15
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Jx to 2.0L 8v agg etc wiring help needed
Replies: 2
Views: 1825

Re: Jx to 2.0L 8v agg etc wiring help needed

Hiya mate, i am gonna do a 2e conversion on my bus from a 1.7ky. Saw on a post you had the garyd wiring diagrams?? Any chance you could send them my way?? Thanks a lot my email is walker_dean84@yahoo.co.uk thanks again
by riffboy
07 Jun 2013, 17:29
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox query 1.7 ky
Replies: 2
Views: 907

Re: Gearbox query 1.7 ky

Thanks for the reply mate, ill have a good hunt for the code tomoro. Needs a bloody good clean off lol. You got any good solutions mate? Is the engine suited well to any other box? Or is it work a longer 4th being put in?? I just want to sit happy at 55 - 60! Lol
by riffboy
06 Jun 2013, 13:46
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox query 1.7 ky
Replies: 2
Views: 907

Gearbox query 1.7 ky

Hi folks, picked up new (old) van last week. Its an ex bosnian army t25 with the 1.7ky lump in it. All is well with old girl, however, does anyone know if the army t25s had a different gearbox fitted or are they all screaming at 90kmh? Lol.is there a good alternative box to fit for more relaxed crui...
by riffboy
04 Jun 2011, 09:08
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Any one help??
Replies: 7
Views: 1514

Re: Any one help??

Well, i forgot to mention that yesterday i fitted a new fuel filter, which (i didnt realise at the time) is smaller than the old one. So today i thought this may be the cause and turned up what i think is the regulator to the facet pump i have fitted. It was on 3, i turned it up to 4 and its a lot b...
by riffboy
03 Jun 2011, 23:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Any one help??
Replies: 7
Views: 1514

Any one help??

hi all, had a bit of a problem tonight on the way home. Van was cruising along quite nicely and then it was just as though someone gently pushed the brake pedal, and i lost power for a sec. then it perked back up again! This happened quite a few times and continued all the way back. It would sit at ...
by riffboy
01 Jun 2011, 14:33
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Vacuum hose, for CU?? Where can i buy it?
Replies: 3
Views: 1018

Re: Vacuum hose, for CU?? Where can i buy it?

Been told this stuff works and is the right diameter. Guy at brickwerks told me so should be right http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/shop?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=880&category_id=96&keyword=diesel+leak+off" onclick="window.open(this.href);return fa...
by riffboy
30 May 2011, 10:35
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Vacuum hose, for CU?? Where can i buy it?
Replies: 3
Views: 1018

Vacuum hose, for CU?? Where can i buy it?

Hi all, wondered if anyone could point me in the direction of somewhere to buy some vacuum hose, for my 2.0 cu lump! After a bit of rough running yesterday i noticed a big split in one part of it, but i am gonna change the lot if i can find some! Looked on brickwerks and the only stuff they have is ...
by riffboy
23 May 2011, 19:13
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Any Recommedations??
Replies: 12
Views: 2184

Re: Any Recommedations??

The black forest is fantastic. As for belgium-luxembourg you will not struggle to find good campsites! They are everywhere, however we stayed at this one in lux- http://www.campingkrouneberg.lu" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and it was really good. There was an indoor pool ...
by riffboy
23 May 2011, 18:58
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: havin trouble
Replies: 32
Views: 15136

Re: havin trouble

Your posts are difficult to understand. Try putting some punctuation in now and again! Dont mean to sound condescending but if it's hard to read then most people can't be arsed trying!
by riffboy
23 May 2011, 16:38
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Lost 1st gear
Replies: 4
Views: 1152

Re: Lost 1st gear

check under the gaiter and make sure that the two holes are lined up, i had a similar issue and sorting that out solved it!
by riffboy
11 Apr 2011, 16:57
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: mechanical
Replies: 4
Views: 1212

Re: mechanical

Had to drink beer til the morning. :D

I know the feeling i use that excuse regularly
:ok
by riffboy
09 Apr 2011, 17:03
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil for CU engine
Replies: 3
Views: 922

Re: Oil for CU engine

halfords classic 20/50 is good mate. stick that in and you wont go wrong. Either of those two will work though, as long as its mineral its good.
by riffboy
08 Apr 2011, 17:36
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: MPG of a 2l Aircooled compared to a 1.9l watercooled?
Replies: 11
Views: 12317

Re: MPG of a 2l Aircooled compared to a 1.9l watercooled?

they are not great on fuel to be honest but there is something about air cooled motors which makes you not really care! And as for speed, i have seem 85 outta my 2litre cu more than once. Only for very short periods of time lol but it will do it! Also the heaters on mine are really good although i c...