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by AdyHoggs
04 May 2023, 20:10
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Brake Drums
Replies: 5
Views: 496

Re: Rear Brake Drums

R0B wrote: 04 May 2023, 19:02 TBH. I have never heard of anyone having to cut rear drums of to remove them. A good whacking with a lump hammer usually does the trick.

Believe me they need cutting off, no lump hammer is working with these, the handbrake is binding which doesn’t help
by AdyHoggs
04 May 2023, 17:49
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Brake Drums
Replies: 5
Views: 496

Rear Brake Drums

Hi, I’m replacing my rear brake pads, but need to cut off the rear drums as they are seized solid, so will obviously be replacing the drums. My question is will I also need to replace the brake back plates, any help kindly appreciated, thankyou, Ady
by AdyHoggs
16 Mar 2023, 13:33
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front Brake Disc Size Help
Replies: 1
Views: 209

Front Brake Disc Size Help

Hi, I wondered if anyone could help please, I need to replace my front brake discs on my 1991 T25 1.6TD, when I type the reg into various online sellers it comes up with 2 disc diameters, 260mm and 280mm, I think it’s the smaller one as I have 14 inch wheels. Just thought I’d check on here before I ...
by AdyHoggs
20 Mar 2022, 17:56
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 1.6 TD Blow Off Valve
Replies: 3
Views: 286

Re: T25 1.6 TD Blow Off Valve

Thankyou
by AdyHoggs
20 Mar 2022, 16:22
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 1.6 TD Blow Off Valve
Replies: 3
Views: 286

T25 1.6 TD Blow Off Valve

Hi, I’ve now discovered my blow off valve is blowing, does this mean it’s faulty, if so does anyone know where I can buy one, as I’ve searched everywhere and can’t locate one. I’ve also heard people putting a cork in it, is this a good idea or will it damage my engine, thanks for any help, Ady
by AdyHoggs
20 Mar 2022, 00:38
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Power Loss T25 1.6 Turbo Diesel
Replies: 1
Views: 215

Power Loss T25 1.6 Turbo Diesel

Hi, My van has recently started making a strange intermittent sound almost like when you overwind an old clock, it happens at the end of each gear just before you make maximum Revs, and whilst happening has slight loss of power. It’s strange as after doing this for a few minutes, it stops. But on th...