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by sikaya
16 Apr 2015, 22:14
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: dg to dj conversion(low oil pressure? )
Replies: 1
Views: 1229

dg to dj conversion(low oil pressure? )

I have a question.ive had a 2.1dj lump put in my van running on all dg running gear(carb) it runs well and goes well .However I've had terrible problems with the oil buzzer going orf (all wiring checked ok and new correct pressure switches fitted) I've had a higher flow oil pump fitted and new relie...
by sikaya
28 Mar 2015, 11:03
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: 16" alloy advice
Replies: 13
Views: 6263

Re: 16" alloy advice

I'm gonna go with 6mm spacers for those rims , coz I'm worried about opening the sliding door and it fowling on 10 mm spacers? (What u think?) Thanks for your advice/Input anyway I don't think I'll ever make any profit or bargain out of owning this t25 it's driven me mad at times ! But driving it al...
by sikaya
27 Mar 2015, 01:05
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: 16" alloy advice
Replies: 13
Views: 6263

Re: 16" alloy advice

Thanks for advice .In an ideal world I wouldn't get carried away looking at "bargains" but heyho hindsight is a wonderful thing .I thought coz they was et37 somewhere near the standard offset they might fit without spacers .I'm gonna refurb them myself and they only cost £80. :D so they wi...
by sikaya
26 Mar 2015, 19:32
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: 16" alloy advice
Replies: 13
Views: 6263

Re: 16" alloy advice

Ok thanks will try and post pictures of b4 and after when done thanks for your advice . :ok si
by sikaya
26 Mar 2015, 19:02
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: 16" alloy advice
Replies: 13
Views: 6263

Re: 16" alloy advice

What's a good tyre size for these wheels considering load/cost/ride
by sikaya
26 Mar 2015, 19:00
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: 16" alloy advice
Replies: 13
Views: 6263

Re: 16" alloy advice

Ok thanks will get other tyres .I think the stud holes are 12 mm was gonna open them out myself on garage on floor with air drill .will I have to watch anything in future regards the wheels if I lower the van?:) thanks.si.
by sikaya
26 Mar 2015, 17:55
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: 16" alloy advice
Replies: 13
Views: 6263

Re: 16" alloy advice

2 of the alloys have got brand new 205/55/16 91 load rated tyres can I use these at mo?
by sikaya
26 Mar 2015, 17:50
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: 16" alloy advice
Replies: 13
Views: 6263

Re: 16" alloy advice

So no spacers needed kev other threads on here were saying u would.not that I don't appreciate your advice :)
by sikaya
26 Mar 2015, 15:10
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: 16" alloy advice
Replies: 13
Views: 6263

16" alloy advice

Hi all could do with some advice .I've just bought a set of 16" Ronal merc alloys 7j et37 cheap of the bay.do I need spacers front and rear to install these ? And what tyre size would be best .The van hasn't been lowered yet! Also 2 of the alloys have small dents in rim anyone had a go at strai...
by sikaya
25 Mar 2015, 02:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil temperature gauge WBX
Replies: 24
Views: 11640

Re: Oil temperature gauge WBX

I'm in the process of fitting guage .just waiting for adapter to arrive from vw heritage it fits in place of the large screw that holds the oil relief Valve and spring and allows you to fit an aftermarket sender .although did see on ebay after I ordered a sump plug with same threaded adaptor for a s...
by sikaya
25 Mar 2015, 02:38
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: oil cooler advice on 2.1dj conversion.
Replies: 1
Views: 980

oil cooler advice on 2.1dj conversion.

After having had a 2.1dj lump installed on my 1.9dg running gear in our van I need to install an oil.cooler .I've seen some posts where there's talk of mounting an oil cooler behind the rear light at the bottom of the d pillar I am thinking of doing this on the left side I presume both d pillars dra...
by sikaya
10 Aug 2014, 12:09
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: replacement 1.9dg engine!
Replies: 14
Views: 8741

Re: replacement 1.9dg engine!

Brilliant replys you guys thanks for the advice ! The radiator on the van is a brand new one (dg) old one split .will this be up to the job with the dj engine? :D
by sikaya
09 Aug 2014, 11:45
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: replacement 1.9dg engine!
Replies: 14
Views: 8741

Re: replacement 1.9dg engine!

Thanks again ghost .what about the distributor which one do I use.engine coming Monday all being well! :D
by sikaya
07 Aug 2014, 13:53
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: replacement 1.9dg engine!
Replies: 14
Views: 8741

Re: replacement 1.9dg engine!

Thanks for reply ghost .yep after hours of trawling forums last night I find this informations .:) do you know if I need the 2.1 oil.cooler as well ?. And apparently you might have to raise the jetting a bit in carb? .any advice greatly appreciated. Si. :ok
by sikaya
06 Aug 2014, 20:15
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: replacement 1.9dg engine!
Replies: 14
Views: 8741

Re: replacement 1.9dg engine!

Ok update thanks for the replys .I'm about to purchase a 2.1dj engine second hand suppose to be recon a few years back .my question is you helpful chaps out there ; I'm led to believe I can swap the engine over from dg to the new dj 2.1 , and run all the ancillaries from the 1.9? Is this correct? I ...