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by moojii
07 Aug 2012, 21:10
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: oil question
Replies: 7
Views: 654

Re: oil question

I would... clean the engine where the leak is suspected, get it up to temp, dust it with talc and see whats leaking. might just be the gasket or the cover spring has weakened. is the filter on tight? As for the sudden appearance I think it's just coincidence cheers dude...will do my best to give th...
by moojii
07 Aug 2012, 21:08
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: oil question
Replies: 7
Views: 654

Re: oil question

kevtherev wrote:is this an Aircooled engine?
if it is which one..

yup, 2.0l cu
by moojii
07 Aug 2012, 20:58
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: oil question
Replies: 7
Views: 654

Re: oil question

kevtherev wrote:one liter from min to max
without pictures identifying a leak is impossible
but if it's dripping on the exhaust, that reads like a rocker gasket.

only use mineral oil... as synth and mineral DO NOT MIX

yup, used 15w40 mineral oil.
by moojii
07 Aug 2012, 20:45
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: oil question
Replies: 7
Views: 654

oil question

hi guys so i checked my oil last night and it was just under minimum, got the oil and stuck maybe half a litre in. dipped it again and it was halfway between min and max, went out for a 10 minute spin and came home and parked her up. Decided to go out about an hour later to have a look around her to...
by moojii
31 Jul 2012, 19:32
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: surface rust
Replies: 3
Views: 764

Re: surface rust

Cheers chaps.
by moojii
31 Jul 2012, 07:07
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: surface rust
Replies: 3
Views: 764

surface rust

Hiya

We have just bought a good secondhand tailgate.

It has got slight surface rust in a couple of places, what so we need to use to get rid of the rust?

Sand it down then treat it with something or what?

Cheers :ok
by moojii
30 Jul 2012, 21:24
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: resto garage near northampton.
Replies: 3
Views: 642

Re: resto garage near northampton.

Booked in with Chris at Rutland campers for a couple of bits and to make the grand resto plan.
by moojii
29 Jul 2012, 19:31
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: resto garage near northampton.
Replies: 3
Views: 642

Re: resto garage near northampton.

in hindsight maybe a rolling resto would be easier on the pocket?
get the mot work done...sort the leaky windows....then the cosmetics.

anyone heard of rutland campers in oakham or carls kool campers in brackley?

any more thoughts?
by moojii
29 Jul 2012, 13:27
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: resto garage near northampton.
Replies: 3
Views: 642

resto garage near northampton.

Hi guys We have recently bought "kathleen" our 1980 devon pop top. She came with mot till next february but is in a pretty sorry condition, at the very least it needs all 4 arches, door steps, tailgate, maybe doors, round the rear windows and INSIDE the rear windows there is rust. Poptop d...
by moojii
23 Jul 2012, 17:44
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: rear seatbelts
Replies: 4
Views: 858

Re: rear seatbelts

sorry...shoulda searched first....my bad! :oops:

will check to see if it has the mountings when we get it on thursday.
by moojii
23 Jul 2012, 17:38
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: rear seatbelts
Replies: 4
Views: 858

rear seatbelts

hey y'all

the t25 we have just purchased has no rear seat belts...2 questions!

which are the best aftermarket ones to buy and who can fit them in the kettering/northampton area (garage or anyone off here)

cheers guys