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by MrBarbecue
08 Aug 2014, 20:42
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Electric hookup
Replies: 2
Views: 1623

Electric hookup

hey folks
had my van a few years now but still very green.
Its a german import and still has the 2 pin electric hook up.
really struggling to find a connector or cable to fit it.
Any suggestions other than fitting a new face plate?

cheers in advance
by MrBarbecue
17 Nov 2012, 09:31
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Power ( lack of )
Replies: 12
Views: 1949

Re: Power ( lack of )

OK Had a compression test done last night, heres the results 1 - 80 2 - 85 3 - 25 ( tested twice due to sheer disbelief ) 4 - 115 My vw guy ( 30+ yrs experience ) recommended a recon engine as strapping new parts to a old tired engine is just throwing good money after bad. the odometer reads 12478 K...
by MrBarbecue
07 Nov 2012, 12:50
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Power ( lack of )
Replies: 12
Views: 1949

Re: Power ( lack of )

yes mate, now ive seen your username i recognise it. we were talking to you on sunday morning. Once we had replaced th oil the engine was back to "normal" and we got home no worries. just this niggling thing of having no oomph in 3rd and 4th. I dont expect a rocket or warpspeed, but honest...
by MrBarbecue
06 Nov 2012, 16:06
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Power ( lack of )
Replies: 12
Views: 1949

Re: Power ( lack of )

no, a steady 50 - 55 mph. A 1600 air cooled was pulling away from us
by MrBarbecue
06 Nov 2012, 15:07
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Power ( lack of )
Replies: 12
Views: 1949

Power ( lack of )

Hi guys Took our t25 van for first proper outing at weekend to dubfreeze. Whilst in convoy we noticed that when we got up to 3rd and 4th gear there wasnt as much oomph as there should be in a 2l Aircooled. Once up to speed it was fine, but getting there was quite a chore for him. Any thoughts? all a...
by MrBarbecue
06 Oct 2012, 15:59
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Leisure battery charging
Replies: 2
Views: 720

Leisure battery charging

Ho do folks,
Just chose an 81 Westy as my trusty steed. And i couldnt be happier with him.

Just a quickie tho...

Charging the leisure battery.
Is this done as you drive or do you plug in the mains cable?

Many thanks and any advice is always welcome and heeded

Liam