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by protexblue
11 Sep 2013, 12:16
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: big rock - clang!
Replies: 4
Views: 2482

Re: big rock - clang!

Hi covkid

185x80x14 overall diameter 647mm
185x82x14..... 654mm
195x70x15 .... 654mm
195x65x15..... 634mm

Amazing what a difference of 5% makes on the 195's
by protexblue
26 Aug 2013, 10:30
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Just getting foam when bleeding a VE pump
Replies: 4
Views: 1135

Re: Just getting foam when bleeding a VE pump

Injector could be causing back pressure if dodgy or dirty.
by protexblue
18 Sep 2012, 22:10
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Diesel wont start
Replies: 16
Views: 7172

Re: Diesel wont start

Ignition on click, lets fuel through.
by protexblue
18 Sep 2012, 21:35
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Diesel wont start
Replies: 16
Views: 7172

Re: Diesel wont start

Hi Will
Have you checked stop solenoid on injection pump? You should hear it click when a live is fed to it.
by protexblue
09 Aug 2011, 10:51
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cuts out for no apparent reason!
Replies: 22
Views: 4836

Re: Cuts out for no apparent reason!

Hi
Please tell us what type of engine you have, and please give a location,
as there will probably be someone nearby who can help. :ok
by protexblue
30 Jul 2011, 14:41
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: urgent - sump nut size for 1y engine
Replies: 10
Views: 9159

Re: urgent - sump nut size for 1y engine

What dipstick have you got in?
If 1y it will now be too short.
by protexblue
29 Jul 2011, 17:58
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: urgent - sump nut size for 1y engine
Replies: 10
Views: 9159

Re: urgent - sump nut size for 1y engine

1Y SUMP M14 X1,5 X16
T25/T3 SUMP There are 2 types M16, and M14 x1,5
Good luck
by protexblue
18 Jul 2011, 12:15
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: diesel engine probs, any advice really welcome
Replies: 6
Views: 1221

Re: diesel engine probs, any advice really welcome

Have sent you a PM
There is a french forum, but cannot remember the name, hopefully some one else can help.
Bon chance
Paul
by protexblue
16 Jun 2011, 13:12
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: VW LT 2.8 158 bhp Injection Pump for 1Z conversion
Replies: 9
Views: 9457

Re: VW LT 2.8 158 bhp Injection Pump for 1Z conversion

Sorry meant to reply earlier.
Governor spring governs fuel. When at maximum revs less fuel is injected.
(You have pm.)
by protexblue
12 Jun 2011, 16:54
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 brake caliper repair kit
Replies: 3
Views: 1681

Re: T25 brake caliper repair kit

http://www.brakeparts.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by protexblue
12 Jun 2011, 16:01
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine number/size
Replies: 12
Views: 1866

Re: Engine number/size

"While the Type 4 was discontinued in 1974 when sales dropped, its engine became the power plant for Volkswagen Type 2s produced from 1972 to 1979: it continued in modified form in the later Vanagon which was air-cooled from 1980 until mid-1983."
1.7, 1.8, and 2.0

source Aircooled vw wiki
by protexblue
12 Jun 2011, 11:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine number/size
Replies: 12
Views: 1866

Re: Engine number/size

when you said 18000 I thought that was a typo, didn't realize you meant it really was 18000
on the log book. Whats your insurance like? :rofl
Your engine will most likely be original (modified by VW )
by protexblue
12 Jun 2011, 11:47
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine number/size
Replies: 12
Views: 1866

Re: Engine number/size

Hi its a type 4 engine, an code is 1800cc and was fitted to bays, and later modified to fit some Aircooled vanagons / t25's.
:ok
by protexblue
27 May 2011, 22:04
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Sitting on the M11 with my accelerator pedal in my hand
Replies: 8
Views: 1668

Re: Sitting on the M11 with my accelerator pedal in my hand

I'm going back to stockport
That's where I wanna be

I'm going back to stockport
That's where I wanna be

But that ole AA man
He keeps on followin me

(Sorry couldn't resist)

Pedal should be easy enough to fix.
Enjoy the summer. (if we have one)
by protexblue
30 Mar 2011, 18:09
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fuel cut off solenoid
Replies: 17
Views: 2632

Re: Fuel cut off solenoid

Ok mate. Did your van start before you broke the shut off solenoid? Check battery is fully charged, check glowplugs are working, check starter motor cranking fast enough, check main glowplug fuse strip in black box, check your new solenoid is working ( you can hear a click when power is supplied to ...