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by martin.f
20 Oct 2013, 11:49
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 NEW ENGINE?
Replies: 23
Views: 5873

Re: T25 NEW ENGINE?

Hi all, Bus finally in garage and they have admitted that when the engine was rebuilt - they did it wrong! Another summer down the drain. Thanks all for your help and chat. No doubt I will be back with more problems :wink:
by martin.f
08 Oct 2013, 07:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 NEW ENGINE?
Replies: 23
Views: 5873

Re: T25 NEW ENGINE?

Thanks Keith - what's a wardrobe lol
by martin.f
06 Oct 2013, 11:10
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 NEW ENGINE?
Replies: 23
Views: 5873

Re: T25 NEW ENGINE?

Hi Keith,
Where would the gas tank fit if it was LPG ?
Gail
by martin.f
06 Oct 2013, 10:35
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 NEW ENGINE?
Replies: 23
Views: 5873

Re: T25 NEW ENGINE?

Hi all,
Thank you all for the advice. The mechanic says that the engine blew a seal because there is something wrong with the GEARBOX !!! It's still sat on the drive . Hope we get this sorted before next summer...........
by martin.f
30 Sep 2013, 02:47
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 MECHANIC MANCHESTER
Replies: 0
Views: 543

T25 MECHANIC MANCHESTER

HI ALL, DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A T25 MECHANIC IN THE MANCHESTER AREA PLEASE. WE ARE GOING AWAY TOMORROW FOR A WEEK, BUT WILL LOOK AT REPLIES WHEN BACK. MANY THANKS
by martin.f
30 Sep 2013, 02:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 NEW ENGINE?
Replies: 23
Views: 5873

Re: T25 NEW ENGINE?

Thanks Rick, but no , the 1.6 isn't working for us. Set off to Norfolk on Sat, only managed 45 miles and it gave up. Came home on the back of an AA low loader - again. Off to Spain tomorrow (on a plane). Thanks Colin - Made a note of that. Does any one know of a T25 mechanic in the Manchester area? ...
by martin.f
29 Sep 2013, 16:38
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 NEW ENGINE?
Replies: 23
Views: 5873

Re: T25 NEW ENGINE?

Getting a little fed-up of Maisie!!!
by martin.f
29 Sep 2013, 16:32
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 NEW ENGINE?
Replies: 23
Views: 5873

Re: T25 NEW ENGINE?

Aw Keith, thank you so much. I will print off and show garage. We are in Manchester :D
by martin.f
29 Sep 2013, 15:47
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 NEW ENGINE?
Replies: 23
Views: 5873

Re: T25 NEW ENGINE?

Thanks Keith, that is really helpful, I will print off and show our garage. When you say 1000. budget for the aa, would it be the similar price for the fitting as the previous one? We have already spent over a thousand on this one having it re-bored (might be spelt wrong) when really we should have ...
by martin.f
29 Sep 2013, 13:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 NEW ENGINE?
Replies: 23
Views: 5873

T25 NEW ENGINE?

hi, can anyone help please. we have a 1985 t25, 1.6 diesel, water cooled van. we need a bigger engine, can anyone tell us which to go for, where to find one and roughly how much to pay. i have looked through the archives and it is all a bit technical!
by martin.f
02 Jul 2013, 14:34
Forum: Campers
Topic: Anyone make curtains ?
Replies: 11
Views: 3361

Re: Anyone make curtains ?

The best tracks are Fine Line. Good Luck
by martin.f
02 Jul 2013, 14:31
Forum: Campers
Topic: Anyone make curtains ?
Replies: 11
Views: 3361

Re: Anyone make curtains ?

Hi, I make domestic curtains. I have just changed the ones in our T25. and I am trying to source the tracks and magnets to be able to supply camper curtains. We live in Rochdale. If want a picture of ours or a price just let me know :-)
Gail
by martin.f
03 May 2013, 13:48
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: seats
Replies: 0
Views: 784

seats

Hi can enybody help, going buying 2 captin seats for my t 25 and they said should fit most camper vans.
they will fit OR they are out of t4 t5 vito vivaro but easy to adapt to any camper van they also have swivel base on them will they fit a t 25.... :?:
by martin.f
15 Apr 2013, 16:03
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: slow camper
Replies: 3
Views: 1314

Re: slow camper

:rofl Thanks for all the advice. I don't know where to start. Suppose it's life in the slow lane then ! :D
by martin.f
15 Apr 2013, 12:57
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: slow camper
Replies: 3
Views: 1314

slow camper

Hi just joined today and really need advice on how to make my 1985 1600 diesel pick its feet up. Last year had engine completely overhauled runs like new but lacks in power, i know its a common issue and realise it is only a 1600 but i would love to know if there is a way round this without changing...