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by mike35
13 Jan 2013, 14:51
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gear box sump plug
Replies: 7
Views: 1327

Re: Gear box sump plug

I havent drained the oil just slackened it off.
by mike35
13 Jan 2013, 14:33
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gear box sump plug
Replies: 7
Views: 1327

Gear box sump plug

I went to change my gear box oil today, i sprayed WD40 on the sump plugs and left it for a while. The drain plug come undone easy but the one you fill up on the side of the gear box wont come undone, and when i try it seems as though its rounding off so ihave just left it. Have anyone had the same p...
by mike35
18 Dec 2012, 20:39
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: How much oil do i need for oil change?
Replies: 1
Views: 589

How much oil do i need for oil change?

I have a 1.6 TD JX engine. I want to service my van this weekend and wondered how much oil would i need? Thank you.
by mike35
11 Nov 2012, 18:15
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Relay for glow plugs
Replies: 3
Views: 739

Relay for glow plugs

I took the relay off for the glow plugs and now the glow plugs are not heating up and my van wont start. Can anyone tell me what colour wires go with what numbers? (I have a JX TD 1.6 engine) Thank you.
by mike35
19 Oct 2012, 19:42
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Temperature and fuel gauge faulty
Replies: 8
Views: 2383

Temperature and fuel gauge faulty

I got a VW 1.6 TD T25. My temperature gauge is reading 3/4 of the way up and my fuel gauge is saying empty when there is 1/4 of a tank, and when i put £10 worth of fuel in its saying half a tank which i know isnt right. The temperature gauge must be faulty because ive just had a brand new head, wate...
by mike35
06 Sep 2012, 05:53
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gear box oil (how much oil)
Replies: 4
Views: 973

Gear box oil (how much oil)

What oil would i need for my gear box, i have a 1.6TD JX engine with a dog leg 5 spead gear box. How much oil do i need and where is the location to drain the oil and to refill it? Thank-you
by mike35
26 Aug 2012, 09:01
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cooling problem
Replies: 3
Views: 881

Re: Cooling problem

I have cleaned all the pipes and radiator through, so dont think there would be any sludge. Its a temprature gauge and is fitted to the sensor in the head water pump flange.
by mike35
26 Aug 2012, 07:36
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cooling problem
Replies: 3
Views: 881

Cooling problem

I have a 1.6 diesel JX engine. I was treavelling down the motorway yesterday, i switched my heaters to cold, and the radiator fan kicked in.I have had a new water pump and thermostat, head gasket and have bled the system and put a flush through it,i have also had a VDO just kampers guage fitted and ...