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by sallmark
08 Aug 2014, 16:43
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fast idle racing when hot.
Replies: 1
Views: 2081

Fast idle racing when hot.

Fast idle racing when hot. So I have an issue that when the engine is hot, it races very fast. It mostly happens on hot days but now more often since I have fixed a fuel issue. (now running a electric pump, new Tank, lines and pressure finally correct at regulator.) I have a 1986 1.9 Petrol, DG with...
by sallmark
07 Aug 2014, 13:54
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fuel starvation issues Electric and mechanical pump
Replies: 10
Views: 55925

Re: Fuel starvation issues Electric and mechanical pump

Thanks for all you help and support! It took a while but final found the culprit, The New filter from JK was for sum reason blocking the flow. Checked fuel flow from Pump and then through the lines and was fine then through the filter and it became a trickle. I think the pump was either reducing pre...
by sallmark
24 Jul 2014, 13:54
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fuel starvation issues Electric and mechanical pump
Replies: 10
Views: 55925

Re: Fuel starvation issues Electric and mechanical pump

Thanks for the response, I had looked at that filter the first time I broke down to see if that was the issue but is was clean as far as I could tell. When I said float valve i meant the gravity valve that sits on top of the expansion tanks. didn't touch the carbs and don't want to just yet. But you...
by sallmark
23 Jul 2014, 11:26
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fuel starvation issues Electric and mechanical pump
Replies: 10
Views: 55925

Fuel starvation issues Electric and mechanical pump

Hi 8090, I'm a bit stumped and really need some friendly advice before i start to cry! I have 1986 1.9DG transporter that I have been converting into a camper for some time. I have had it on the road for some time and a few months ago the fuel stopped getting into the carb and I broke down, did some...
by sallmark
18 Jan 2014, 14:17
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Thrust washer
Replies: 0
Views: 996

Thrust washer

hi Anyone one know where I can get a Thrust washer for the front wheel bearing in the Hampshire area, at 2:15 on a Saturday!! or has anyone used a metric washer as a temp fix?
by sallmark
13 Nov 2011, 15:02
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Not Fireing after plug change
Replies: 4
Views: 901

Re: Not Fireing after plug change

sorted, swapped the battery from the wifes car and it started fine first time!! time to get a new battery me thinks!

Thanks all for your support!
by sallmark
13 Nov 2011, 14:34
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Not Fireing after plug change
Replies: 4
Views: 901

Re: Not Fireing after plug change

I don't think so, had it on chage the other day over night and it started fine a hour before when i did the oil change. Will stick on charge again to eliminate it form the problem. The hunt continues!
by sallmark
13 Nov 2011, 14:17
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Not Fireing after plug change
Replies: 4
Views: 901

Not Fireing after plug change

Hi, I need your wisdom! I have just been doing a service on my 1.9 t25 transporter. engine was fine when i started and when I changed the oil everything went fine engine turned over and sounded great. So thought Id change my spark plugs and now the engin wont start. it makes a clunk sound the first ...
by sallmark
23 Jun 2011, 21:33
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Factory Caravelle windows into a Panel Van?
Replies: 2
Views: 819

Re: Factory Caravelle windows into a Panel Van?

Many Thanks for the advice Aidan
by sallmark
23 Jun 2011, 18:14
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Factory Caravelle windows into a Panel Van?
Replies: 2
Views: 819

Factory Caravelle windows into a Panel Van?

Hi all, I have a 86 T25 Transporter called Bel that I'm about to convert into a camper. Is it possible to fit factory windows from a Caravelle into a panel van ( if i cut the right holes!). I have read alot about people fitting new windows into a panel van but not form another van. Is there anything...