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by gasman78
06 May 2014, 08:27
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hydraulic Tappets
Replies: 40
Views: 7598

Re: Hydraulic Tappets

Thanks for that. I think it is a dud tappet. Will get it looked at.
by gasman78
03 May 2014, 18:14
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hydraulic Tappets
Replies: 40
Views: 7598

Re: Hydraulic Tappets

Sorry to jump in again. Had a good read of the link that was kindly provided and did a bit of exploratory work. Essentially, they are all new tappets, and when left for a while they are quiet on starting, but one of them gets noisier as time goes on which is odd. I realised the mechanic had put real...
by gasman78
03 May 2014, 06:49
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine hatch locks
Replies: 2
Views: 635

Re: Engine hatch locks

Thanks for that - genius suggestion. And cheap too!
by gasman78
14 Apr 2014, 08:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hydraulic Tappets
Replies: 40
Views: 7598

Re: Hydraulic Tappets

Sorry to jump in on the tread, but as a 'green' mechanic and t25 owner, wanted some advice from someone who has clearly had some experience in these matters. I just allowed a mechanic (and family friend) to replace all the hydraulic tappets on my 1.9dg as at least two of them were knackered and coll...
by gasman78
14 Apr 2014, 08:06
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine hatch locks
Replies: 2
Views: 635

Engine hatch locks

Does anyone know if you can still get the locks for a type 25 engine hatch? Long story short, I fitted a new seal to the engine hatch and it was a bit 'fatter' than the outgoing and the hatch took more persuasion to close, and over time the engine hatch lock handles fatigued and are now both beggare...