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- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 .
si

- 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
- 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.
- 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?
- 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 

- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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? 

- 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! 

- 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. 


- 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 ...