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by Watchman
18 Aug 2014, 12:55
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Battery box??
Replies: 4
Views: 1781

Battery box??

Hi Folks My T25 Transporter failed on one thing (yee Haa, all my welding passed the inspection) rust hole with in 30 cm of main chassis member. The guy at the MOT station showed me the area in question. It appears from the underside (N/S rear, almost at the back of van) that I have what a can descib...
by Watchman
07 Mar 2014, 23:03
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Still no luck with the poor running
Replies: 10
Views: 1601

Re: Still no luck with the poor running

So tried the accelerator pump test No fuel to be seen Off with the carb strip it down and .......................... I had put the pump spring in wrong way run what a plank!!!!!!!! Put carb back on van and yes it runs and accelerates like it never has before o joy of joys A BIG THANK YOU for your he...
by Watchman
07 Mar 2014, 16:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Still no luck with the poor running
Replies: 10
Views: 1601

Re: Still no luck with the poor running

So the van went to the mechanics who said that the timing was spot on He says the problem is carb related as the van ticks over a treat but got no pull away power So this weekend for the third time I will strip the carb down again Just a question, accelerator (i know I cant speel) diaphram I put in ...
by Watchman
07 Mar 2014, 16:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Still no luck with the poor running
Replies: 10
Views: 1601

Re: Still no luck with the poor running

So the van went to the mechanics who said that the timing was spot on He says the problem is carb related as the van ticks over a treat but got no pull away power So this weekend for the third time I will strip the carb down again Just a question, accelerator (i know I cant speel) diaphram I put in ...
by Watchman
03 Mar 2014, 09:51
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Still no luck with the poor running
Replies: 10
Views: 1601

Re: Still no luck with the poor running

Hi Guys

Where do I find the accelorator pump as that sounds favourate for the problems I am having

Thanks
by Watchman
26 Feb 2014, 21:51
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Still no luck with the poor running
Replies: 10
Views: 1601

Re: Still no luck with the poor running

Hi Must admit not checked the timing The van is a 1.9 water cooled Not sure if I can do the timing as I have never worked on timing before I have a strobe light in the garage from my late dads tools, but never used one I will have take to a mechanic next week, are you saying that the timing should b...
by Watchman
26 Feb 2014, 20:39
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Still no luck with the poor running
Replies: 10
Views: 1601

Still no luck with the poor running

Hi Folks I am at my wits end with the running problem I have with the transporter No matter if the van is cold or hot I can not pull away with out reving the engine and slipping the clutch When I first got the van I took it to a mechanic who changed the exhaust and fiddled with the engine tuning He ...
by Watchman
26 Feb 2014, 08:28
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Bent fast idle cocking mech
Replies: 3
Views: 729

Re: Bent fast idle cocking mech

A big thank you for your photos

Lets hope this does the job :ok
by Watchman
25 Feb 2014, 18:53
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Bent fast idle cocking mech
Replies: 3
Views: 729

Bent fast idle cocking mech

Hi Folks I think I have found the problem with my carb Looking on this forum (THANK YOU) I have seen a picture of a bent idle thingy I have photos but cant seem to up load onto the forum but hopefully this is a link to find a photo of exactly the same problem another member had who used this photo f...
by Watchman
24 Feb 2014, 15:48
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: What distributor have I got
Replies: 1
Views: 463

What distributor have I got

Hi Folks Rushed into buying a set of pouints and rotor arm and condenser from e bay with out really reading the advert So I now have the bits but dont know if I can fit them on my T25 1987 transporter The system reqiurements are •009 Distributor •034 Distributor •Pinto Distributor How do I tell if I...
by Watchman
05 Feb 2014, 11:57
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: T4 roof rack / T3 rack
Replies: 1
Views: 1056

T4 roof rack / T3 rack

Hi

Does anybody know if a gutter fiting roof rack from a t4 will fit onto a t3

Thanks
by Watchman
25 Sep 2013, 08:33
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: engine hestation
Replies: 4
Views: 730

Re: engine hestation

Thanks guys

That's given me a place to start

Regards
by Watchman
24 Sep 2013, 19:42
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: engine hestation
Replies: 4
Views: 730

engine hestation

HI My recently acquired T25 has come with a exhaust that has a serious blow from the pipe header almost alaround by the flange Yes I did post earlier as I thought it only have a leak by the elbow I did a temporary fix in the hope that I could work on the engine to try and get it running smooth The v...
by Watchman
20 Sep 2013, 19:50
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Exhaust repair newbie
Replies: 7
Views: 1583

Re: Exhaust repair newbie

Thanks for the responses

Took another look at the studs and bolts?? now I know why you cant use a nut splitter

Never heard of freeze it?? how does that work??

Looks like the exhaust on my T25 is going to have to be replaced, so will be looking for ever bit of advise I can get

:ok
by Watchman
19 Sep 2013, 12:34
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Exhaust repair newbie
Replies: 7
Views: 1583

Re: Exhaust repair newbie

HI Thanks for the reply Is it not possible to remove the exhaust header nuts with a nut splitter or just grinding down the sides Thus leaving the stud in tack and purchase new nuts Sorry if this has been suggested before but I am new to VW, in fact cars in genreral as I am a motorbiker, but have use...