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by 81AirCooled
17 Jul 2014, 13:21
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: CU engine Auto box question
Replies: 1
Views: 980

Re: CU engine Auto box question

I'm no expert mate but I'm pretty sure everything is fine with a little bit of play in and out. Everything else is a problem.
by 81AirCooled
16 Jul 2014, 13:37
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: NK and NG autoboxes
Replies: 0
Views: 1521

NK and NG autoboxes

Does anyone know if these are interchangeable i..e if an NG packs in can it be replaced by a NK from a different vehicle?
by 81AirCooled
01 Apr 2014, 09:06
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: To roller or not to bother?
Replies: 5
Views: 2061

Re: To roller or not to bother?

Yes it's that one. Selling is a last resort obviously and I'll be removing the engine again and retesting before and decision is made for me.
by 81AirCooled
01 Apr 2014, 07:30
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: CU non-starter - engine solid
Replies: 35
Views: 5751

Re: CU non-starter - engine solid

He says the oil is still so clean that it looks like it hasn't been through the engine at all, theirs just no discolouring. That's because the engine's been rebuilt - there are no old oil deposits to discolour the new oil. Nothing to worry about there. Only what was left of the oil used to test run...
by 81AirCooled
01 Apr 2014, 07:03
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: CU non-starter - engine solid
Replies: 35
Views: 5751

Re: CU non-starter - engine solid

Went to speak to the workshop. Apparently engine won't turn by hand at all plugs out or in. They didn't remove from the gearbox because there's no need as he said if that was at fault there would be damage there. He says the oil is still so clean that it looks like it hasn't been through the engine ...
by 81AirCooled
31 Mar 2014, 19:03
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: CU non-starter - engine solid
Replies: 35
Views: 5751

Re: CU non-starter - engine solid

Have you checked the oil level? If its been over-filled maybe the engine is hydraulically locking? I'll have to check again, it was just over the high line when I filled it but I only put in 3 litres plus the oil filter which was a minimal amount. Haynes says 3.5 Ltd for the cu. Wouldn't I have to ...
by 81AirCooled
31 Mar 2014, 15:17
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: To roller or not to bother?
Replies: 5
Views: 2061

To roller or not to bother?

It looks like I need to sell the van, it's a non runner as the engine is solid so that already knocks most of the value off the van. Anyhow, I was planning to roller the van with Rustoleum and have already prepped one side of ready for rollering from brown to yellow. My question is is it really goin...
by 81AirCooled
31 Mar 2014, 14:42
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: I need a hug, and possibly a new engine
Replies: 10
Views: 2311

Re: I need a hug, and possibly a new engine

I've had the dreaded call as well this afternoon. Now going to have the van up for sale with no engine. :cry:
by 81AirCooled
31 Mar 2014, 14:33
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: CU non-starter - engine solid
Replies: 35
Views: 5751

Re: CU non-starter - engine solid

I towed the van to my local garage over the weekend and asked them to check it for me after describing what I'd done. I asked him to check without plug first and was told it will turn very slowly with no plugs i.e. when there is not pressure but as soon as the plugs are back in it's rock solid. Ther...
by 81AirCooled
24 Mar 2014, 20:40
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: CU non-starter - engine solid
Replies: 35
Views: 5751

Re: CU non-starter - engine solid

Ok, I'll do that before anything else.
by 81AirCooled
24 Mar 2014, 20:30
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: CU non-starter - engine solid
Replies: 35
Views: 5751

Re: CU non-starter - engine solid

Thanks for all the feedback. I was going to drop the engine again yesterday but bottled it :roll: I trust John to have got things right so at the moment I'm working on the basis of having made a mistake myself. There's only three short bolts fastening the torque converter to the engine and I torqued...
by 81AirCooled
22 Mar 2014, 14:32
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: CU non-starter - engine solid
Replies: 35
Views: 5751

Re: CU non-starter - engine solid

Had somebody in today who knows something about it engines and we tried to turn it by hand but no go so the poor starter has no chance. He doesn't think it's a valve or even anything internal but rather the connection to the torque converter. That would mean I effed up putting the engine back in but...
by 81AirCooled
21 Mar 2014, 23:09
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: CU non-starter - engine solid
Replies: 35
Views: 5751

Re: CU non-starter - now electrics (oops engine)

Cheers Boxy, I can turn it not easily though but isn't that to be expected with the plugs in? At the moment I'm at a loss why I can''t even get the starter to turn over when it was firing literally from one day to the next without anything being touched.
by 81AirCooled
21 Mar 2014, 22:11
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: CU non-starter - engine solid
Replies: 35
Views: 5751

Re: CU non-starter - now electrics (oops engine)

Finally got back home, had a shower and have a glass of IPA in front me. Sadly though still no result with the van. Had the starter off the van and hooked that up directly to a battery and it runs fine "like new" the other guy with me said. Put it back in the van and it's just maybe got ha...
by 81AirCooled
20 Mar 2014, 13:35
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Diagnosing starter motor
Replies: 2
Views: 831

Re: Diagnosing starter motor

aw crap this was meant to go in the electrical forum, sorry :oops: :oops: :oops: