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by aerovolito
11 Feb 2024, 11:31
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Ignition On Issue
Replies: 4
Views: 194

Re: Ignition On Issue

The fault was down to a bad earth from the gearbox to chassis. I rectified it and fitted an additional batt to body earth. Have good voltage all round now.
by aerovolito
10 Feb 2024, 10:49
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Ignition On Issue
Replies: 4
Views: 194

Re: Ignition On Issue

Great suggestions, i'll try those. Thank you.
by aerovolito
09 Feb 2024, 19:11
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Ignition On Issue
Replies: 4
Views: 194

Ignition On Issue

88 Westy Diesel. Been standing (inside) for a year. Battery's good. Van starts on the button and everything works as it should. However, when I turn the ignition on, it seems like I have a flat battery. The headlights are dim, wipers move slowly and horn doesn't work (I can hear the relay clicking)....
by aerovolito
02 Oct 2019, 07:49
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Input Shaft Swap
Replies: 2
Views: 1008

Re: Input Shaft Swap

Great info. Thanks.
by aerovolito
01 Oct 2019, 07:00
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Input Shaft Swap
Replies: 2
Views: 1008

Input Shaft Swap

I want to change the TD input shaft on my 5sp diesel box (with locking diff) to a 28 spline TDI. Do I need to move the diff over or will it slide past?
by aerovolito
28 Aug 2017, 14:27
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: AAZ Connecting Rods
Replies: 0
Views: 1933

AAZ Connecting Rods

My early AAZ has a bent conrod and I have a spare but it is from a later engine. I know they are slightly different but am I safe to use it? Also, is the number engraved on the cap related to weight? If so, how do I decode it? My bent one is marked 44 k4 and the spare 53 k4.
by aerovolito
26 Jun 2017, 17:56
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Pistons.
Replies: 1
Views: 1458

Pistons.

I have to do some work on my AAZ. I know Mahle pistons are the standard but what others are quality for less money?
by aerovolito
08 Feb 2017, 22:20
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Glue to fix westfalia double glazed window
Replies: 16
Views: 5551

Re: Glue to fix westfalia double glazed window

I'm sure there are better products but I used JB Weld on mine when a stone was thrown through it whilst driving through Morocco. Both panes shattered, and though it It was all I had with me, worked better than expected (even if it wasn't very pretty). I didn't replace it for near on a year!
by aerovolito
25 Jan 2017, 17:29
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Radius Arm Chassis Repair Advice Please!!
Replies: 15
Views: 5286

Re: Radius Arm Chassis Repair Advice Please!!

On mine I just cleaned it up a bit and built up the worn side with beads of weld with the welder cranked up a good bit. Then I leveled it out with the grinder and a power file to fine tune the hole size. I used a similar method a few years ago - building up the worn sides with metal shims until the...
by aerovolito
18 Dec 2016, 16:28
Forum: Campers
Topic: Westy LPG tank doesn't want to be filled...
Replies: 11
Views: 4233

Re: Westy LPG tank doesn't want to be filled...

I'd want to be certain the tank really is empty before trying to diagnose a filling problem because the gauge on the Westy tank is notorious for failing. The good news is the fix is simple.
by aerovolito
21 Nov 2016, 16:41
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Alternator Bracket
Replies: 9
Views: 2939

Re: Alternator Bracket

Shame we're not closer as I've several crates of 1.6 & 1.9 engine parts including numerous pulleys brackets etc. Yes, that bracket looks like the normal 1.6 one. Re. the pulley, there is a bit of adjustment in/out, by using a thick washer. I do have a spare shiny new pulley here, but I'm not su...
by aerovolito
19 Nov 2016, 17:08
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Alternator Bracket
Replies: 9
Views: 2939

Re: Alternator Bracket

I would change that rusty hose clip also whilst you can get at it if I were you. Doesn't look like it will cling on for much longer. :D Well spotted. It's on my current list...along with, rusty trailing arms & knackered bushes. Worn trailing arm mount. Rusty spring pads. Knackered wheel bearing...
by aerovolito
19 Nov 2016, 17:03
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Alternator Bracket
Replies: 9
Views: 2939

Re: Alternator Bracket

FWIW, in case you weren't aware and its causing any confusion when speccing parts, the v-belt accessory setup in the pic is not from an AAZ. The AAZ used a ribbed belt, different pulleys, alternator, alternator bracket. You have a 'bitsa' setup, of which some bits have been modded by the sound of i...
by aerovolito
17 Nov 2016, 21:28
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Alternator Bracket
Replies: 9
Views: 2939

Alternator Bracket

I bought a new alternator for my Westy which has a AAZ engine fitted. The old alternator was never correctly aligned with the pulleys but it worked so I never investigated why. Now I come to fit the new one and alignment is further out. Both alternators are the same but my old one looks like it had ...
by aerovolito
22 Sep 2016, 21:53
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Washing your van with parrafin
Replies: 19
Views: 6109

Re: Washing your van with parrafin

I was talking to a retired bodyshop painter about looking after the matt finish on my ex-army truck and he told me the army would just wipe them down with diesel.