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by ems
12 Oct 2015, 14:28
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: T25 DIRECT/East Dulwich Campers: Engine Replacement??
Replies: 11
Views: 9663

Re: T25 DIRECT/East Dulwich Campers: Engine Replacement??

Hi All, Firstly I apologise for the delay since the last chat on this subject but for those interested I just thought I would update on the continued story. My 1.6d 1986 Camper is now with East Dulwich Campers or T25 Direct - They seem to go by both names. I have spoken to Oliver and Miles there at ...
by ems
21 May 2015, 14:59
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: T25 DIRECT/East Dulwich Campers: Engine Replacement??
Replies: 11
Views: 9663

T25 DIRECT/East Dulwich Campers: Engine Replacement??

Hello there, Please forgive me if this is not in the right forum section but as it covered a couple of topics I was not sure. I am pretty sure my 1.6 D head has cracked or at least warped in my 1986 camper. I am losing water and the whole system is very pressurised getting boiling hot within 5 mins....
by ems
09 Feb 2015, 11:59
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Herman's welding and paint job...after years of planning
Replies: 51
Views: 17183

Re: Herman's welding and paint job...after years of planning

Hey Marcus,
I love new-look Herman and love the colours you have chosen! I can't wait to see him (And you and Jennifer) at the Swanage 80-90 Meet in Easter where you can show him off! He definitely out-shines my Poppy-van now!
Very well done and congrats you deserve it (Him) :D
by ems
22 Aug 2013, 13:14
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Urgent- Please help me?
Replies: 8
Views: 1608

Re: Urgent- Please help me?

Hi Thank you for your help, I can confirm that the radiator gets nice and hot - top to bottom, the water pump is working and it isn't the head gasket as mechanic has actually done the test and returned with a negative on carbon monoxide etc. He bled the radiatior to the description attached etc He n...
by ems
20 Aug 2013, 12:39
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Urgent- Please help me?
Replies: 8
Views: 1608

Urgent- Please help me?

Hi everyone I am a newbie and have posted previously about 2 months ago about my camper (1985 1.6D watercooled Autosleeper) that had water issues on her first outing. I had a water pipe blow which the RAC Man strapped back on, broke down again and a second RAC Man removed the Thermostat. Then broke ...
by ems
24 Jun 2013, 12:46
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1985 1.6D Newbie breakdown problems (Water/Overheating)
Replies: 0
Views: 630

1985 1.6D Newbie breakdown problems (Water/Overheating)

Hi everyone, I am a complete newbie, I am wanting to learn.. so please be gentle with me. I am very sorry for the long story but I need to explain the sequence of events that happened to me and my van last night! I bought a 1985 1.6D Autosleeper about a month ago, and have just taken it for its firs...