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Brilliant,
Thanks peeps

Hi all,

Driving back from the beach yesterday 1 of my fuel injector pipes fractured. I drive a '86 1.6TD T25 and was wondering if anybody could suggest a source for this pipe?
Pics attached and thanks in advance!

Gareth

Evening all, Thanks for your replies. Basically the engine decided to lock up whilst moving and basically went bang. I think the technical term is 'shagged' My mistake on the engine too, my Nelly is just a plain old 1.6 diesel. Typo error on my front. Am on the case with the search for a recon and h...

Ah good point!
Its a 1.6 cs TD. I think its an audi 80 from what what my garage has said.

Sorry bout being so dim...bit of a shock being told my engines had it!!

Thanks Kev,

Gareth

Hello,

I need to replace the engine on my 1986 1.6 Diesel Westy.
Can anyone reccomend where I should start looking please?

Cheers,

Gareth

Hello,

I need to replace the engine on my 1986 1.6 Diesel Westy.
Can anyone reccomend where I should start looking please?

Cheers,

Gareth

Annyone know of a reliable mechanic in the Southampton or surrounding area??

Cheers

Gareth

Hi,

Ive just moved to the Southampton area and am desperate to find a decent garage that I can use for cam belt change and general work.
Tried 1, but left with bolts left un done... not happy

Anyone have a good reliable garage in this area they can recommend?

Cheers,

Gareth

Haha your not wrong.....In my my ignorance I thought it was a case of finding a 5bolt wheel and bunging it on... My brain is aching now

Thanks everyone for your advice and helping this dimwit

Hello all,

I have the obligitory rust bubbles on my Westy and therefore am ready to do battle.
Wot do I need equipment wise?!

Please help a dimbwit!

Gareth

Thanks for nods of info....
.... Im so not techy. Im not understanding the wheel spacing etc and what are vw carat wheels? Apologies to all for my ignoance!

Hello,

I have an '86 Westy with standard 14" steels on it and Im wanting to put alloys on her.
Can anyone suggest a good place to get wheels/tyres for 5 studs?

Cheers,

Gareth

Thanks guys,

Both a big help
Currently having a 'love/hate' relationship with my Nelly
Cheers,

Gareth

Hello, I have a 1986 1.6 Diesel Westy. I had to jump start her yesterday and took her for a good drive to charge the battery up, but when I went to start her today...zilch. No turn over, just lights flashing on dash. Clock still keeping the correct time and lights work though? The AA bloke said it w...