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hi there...wondering if anyone can help me with this one. I have a 2.1 injection van which has just started to develop some sort of fuel issue. Starts over well and ticks over o.k. but when driving the engine keeps dropping in revs and splutters...a bit like when learner drivers ' kangaroo' the acce...

Hi there..my van ...2.1 F reg..is not holding the battery charge and I have noticed that the central locking mechanism for the passenger door is sticking..not opening...removed door panel and door locking motor very hot so have disconnected the wiring to it and am now re-charging battery. Would a st...

Thanks for getting back...stupid question number 3.....how do I know what colour sensor to get...do I have to take the current one out and check or is there another way...?

Thanks for the reply...what is the the temp 2 sender and would it be listed on Brickwerks ?

Many thanks for the tip...now the ignorant bit..what and where is the vac/advance pipe and do I have one as I have petrol injection ? Ta...

Hi there..My van...89, 2.1 petrol...has started to cut out when engine is cold...no idle. Once up and running it's fine.
Is this something sinister or something that an eejut such as myself could sort out ? Many thanks in advance..

Thanks for the reply...as nothing is coming out when screw is loose will it be best to replace thermo housing and do they come with new bleed valve fitted....cheers..warge

Hi there...quick question. I'm trying to bleed the coolant system on my 2.1 petrol 1989 van but I'm not getting any coolant coming out of the bleed valve on the thermostat housing when I open it out...thing is...is this screw/valve supposed to come all the way out ?...mine turns about 3 anti clockwi...

Hi there...have an on-going issue with van...t25 1989 2.1 petrol. I'm losing/leaking coolant from the top of the main header tank..it seems that it is emptying the top up tank behind the number plate and it's leaking (i think) from the coolant sensor....which has been replaced but no joy. Main heade...

Greetings fellow enthusiasts....very basic question. I am about to have a go at my first service on the van...1989 2.1 petrol..and would like to know which are the best spark plugs to get and can they be gotten from your average establishment or do they need to be from a specialist dealer? Many than...

Hi there...not sure if this problem is related but I had a similar sort of issue last year. I have a 2.1 petrol and a few months ago it started to stall ....then run for a bit until eventually it just wouldn't fire up, no problems turning over, just wouldn't fire. Changed the fuel filter and various...

Hi there....anyone got any ideas on this one ? My van (2.1 petrol) is losing coolant from the top of the expansion tank...it's coming out from where the coolant level sensor goes into. I've replaced the level sensor and O-ring (and used p.t.f.e. tape on the threads) but no joy. What appears to be ha...

Replaced the t.c.i. unit....going like a good 'un......cheers Aidan...warge

Hi there...around 3/4 weeks ago I sought advice regarding my 2.1 petrol van. The problem was it would stall after about 5 mins of running or idling. Eventually it would'nt even start. Anyway after seeking advice I replaced the fuel filter and coolant sensor switch and tried other things and then aft...

Hi there....currently having on-going problems with my van...2.1 petrol injection 1989...and Aiden (another club member) has suggested it could be the T.C.I. unit. Without wishing to sound ignorant..which I slightly am in these matters...what is a T.C.I. unit ? Many thanks in advance....warge