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by Devonboy
02 Nov 2013, 07:55
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch cable
Replies: 0
Views: 615

Clutch cable

Hi all I have a1983 air cooled 2ltr bus and the clutch is playing up. I believe it has a cable and think it needs tightening could anyone point me in the right direction can't move it to get it to a garage, I know the clutch it's self is good as I had a new one fitted last year.
Cheers all :ok
by Devonboy
07 Feb 2013, 21:13
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gear box code
Replies: 2
Views: 550

Re: Gear box code

Thanks Billy great help mate
by Devonboy
06 Feb 2013, 19:30
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gear box code
Replies: 2
Views: 550

Gear box code

Hi guys need some help please My gearbox has had it need a new one been told to look for the code on it to match with replacement but can't seem to find any ideas where the code would be located on the old gearbox it's a 1982...2 Ltr petrol Aircooled engine, Where is the best place to go for a new r...
by Devonboy
19 Jan 2013, 21:35
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Exhaust popping
Replies: 6
Views: 935

Re: Exhaust popping

Thanks guys
by Devonboy
16 Jan 2013, 21:56
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Exhaust popping
Replies: 6
Views: 935

Re: Exhaust popping

Still no joy Boxy
by Devonboy
13 Jan 2013, 21:49
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Exhaust popping
Replies: 6
Views: 935

Exhaust popping

Hi guys been having problems with my 2ltr air cooled engine. It was blowing petrol out the exhaust so I had a guy work on it. He did the following new plugs,dis cap,rotar,fuel pump,regulator took carbs off replaced needle valves and gasgets. New filters and adjusted timing. This cured the fuel prob ...
by Devonboy
11 Jan 2013, 20:06
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Running/fuel problem
Replies: 16
Views: 2965

Re: Running/fuel problem

Thanks Boxy for offer but I'm in N Devon got someone Cumming to look over it for me tomrw. Your a gent mate cheers Ian.
by Devonboy
10 Jan 2013, 22:18
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Running/fuel problem
Replies: 16
Views: 2965

Re: Running/fuel problem

Thanks for ideas guys will get someone to check it over. Thanks for offer Boxy I live in N Devon so prob bit far,your a gent mate
by Devonboy
10 Jan 2013, 19:14
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Running/fuel problem
Replies: 16
Views: 2965

Re: Running/fuel problem

Cleaned carbs new gaskets needle flouts new plugs fuel regulator all fitted van ran lovely took it for a 30 mile run no props stopped went for a surf came back restarted van after about three hours and It's now started to cut out on me the engine starts fine ticks over okay you put foot down on acce...
by Devonboy
09 Jan 2013, 20:23
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Running/fuel problem
Replies: 16
Views: 2965

Re: Running/fuel problem

Thanks again guys for your input going to get a mechanic to have a look over it for me will let you know how things pan out thanks again
by Devonboy
08 Jan 2013, 15:48
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Running/fuel problem
Replies: 16
Views: 2965

Re: Running/fuel problem

Still haven't managed to get to the bottom of the problem have been told maybe the valves to be sticking or broke would this sound right how can I check do I have to take the head of the engine Any input greatly appreciated thanks
by Devonboy
05 Jan 2013, 16:55
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Paint job
Replies: 18
Views: 3293

Re: Paint job

A 33yr old rust free T.25 ... That's the holy grail for sure 8)
by Devonboy
04 Jan 2013, 19:03
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Paint job
Replies: 18
Views: 3293

Re: Paint job

Van is in pretty good nick really not much rust but few bubbles on seams couple of scabby places just starting to show just really wondering what best option would be to stop this or is there nothing really but wait for it to come through. I reg wash and wax to keep it at bay for as long as Poss but...
by Devonboy
04 Jan 2013, 12:55
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Running/fuel problem
Replies: 16
Views: 2965

Re: Running/fuel problem

Thanks buddy
by Devonboy
04 Jan 2013, 12:11
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Paint job
Replies: 18
Views: 3293

Re: Paint job

Thanks guys for your input much appreciated cheers :ok