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Hi all, My 1989 petrol automatic has been fitted with a Brosal carburettor, it starts fine but then chokes, misfires and dies unless you keep it going by revving. Once it's warm it runs perfectly. The electric heating element in the choke has burned out & I believe that's the problem. No where s...

Thanks Rob,

I’d like to take that option, I’ve sent you a private message with my number. I thought it might be easier to speak & arrange payment etc.

Thanks for your help

Phil

Hi Rob,

How much would you want for one of your S/H units? & any idea of cost of sending to Essex?

Thanks for your help.
Phil

That’s good to know, many thanks Rob. I’ll speak with the gearbox company & see what they think the best solution might be.

Thanks Rob, My mechanic says can’t see you you could test to check a S/H one was ok. We are assuming mine has failed as there is water in the gearbox & the ATF cooler is the only source we can think of. (The van has not been through a flood) I saw on one of your earlier posts that you have fitte...

Hi Rob, that could be very helpful thanks!

Is there any way of testing them to check they are ok? Sorry, I’m new on here but -?how come you have them? I’m guessing you salvage old vans?
Many thanks.

I have a 1989 petrol auto campervan. Had a high pitched whine coming from the gearbox & it’s been caused by failure of the ATF cooler, the gearbox specialist can repair the gearbox but need a replacement ATF cooler. I’ve tried VW heritage & brickworks but they don’t have any. I’m aware that ...