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by KamperMan
16 Jul 2014, 19:07
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 1983 1.9 Gearbox reversing switch cam failure
Replies: 1
Views: 1665

T25 1983 1.9 Gearbox reversing switch cam failure

The reversing light switch is operated by a rotating shaft in the gearbox which has a cam shape built onto it. This shaft may or may not be an extension of the main shaft as it seems to have a sort of flexible joint and the end is supported by a bearing in the removable housing. The cam profile has ...
by KamperMan
08 Jun 2014, 20:50
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Reversing switch cam in gearbox broken?
Replies: 2
Views: 631

Reversing switch cam in gearbox broken?

1983 (i.e. early) 1.9 Water cooled T25. I have now broken two reversing light switches and it seems that the cam in the gearbox which operates the switch has actually broken and has a sharp edge which is breaking the switch domed end follower. Has anyone had the same problem and do you know of a sol...
by KamperMan
13 May 2013, 21:40
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Failed interior heater blower
Replies: 8
Views: 1815

Failed interior heater blower

We have a 1983 DF water cooled engine. (done 130,000 miles!) For years the interior heater blower only worked on fan switch No 2 position. Now it doesn't blow at all. Is this likely to be a heater motor failure requiring a full strip out of the dash and replacement motor or could it be the variable ...