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by designerjo
14 Oct 2014, 15:16
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Anyone want a lesson in servicing, Sussex
Replies: 15
Views: 5141

Re: Anyone want a lesson in servicing, Sussex

please do another one urgently needing some knowledge.

thanks :D
by designerjo
27 Mar 2014, 17:50
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: mechanic advise needed****t25 worn cam shaft
Replies: 50
Views: 5980

Re: mechanic advise needed****t25 worn cam shaft

just had the garage on the phone, they said its the handbrake adjuster that stuck can nt find a replacement, but that the handbrake is working? so over time could be a problem? the push rods have to be broken to get the cam followers out? asked him to put it all in writing for me how he went from do...
by designerjo
27 Mar 2014, 13:00
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: mechanic advise needed****t25 worn cam shaft
Replies: 50
Views: 5980

Re: mechanic advise needed****t25 worn cam shaft

it was working fine apart from the starter motor sticking. would they have adjusted the tappets as part of the service? looks like he just got carried away after discovering the back brakes needed to be done and removed the cam followers which then meant that they would have be replaced as the rods ...
by designerjo
27 Mar 2014, 10:16
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: mechanic advise needed****t25 worn cam shaft
Replies: 50
Views: 5980

Re: mechanic advise needed****t25 worn cam shaft

as I can n't move it, is it worth me getting somebody to go to the garage and get a third party to look at it.

if so is there t25 expert any one out there in the sussex area ?

Thanks
by designerjo
26 Mar 2014, 18:23
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: mechanic advise needed****t25 worn cam shaft
Replies: 50
Views: 5980

Re: mechanic advise needed****t25 worn cam shaft

so wait for it........ just received the invoice the grand total
for this whole lovely experience !!!!



£ 1003 total
by designerjo
26 Mar 2014, 17:30
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: mechanic advise needed****t25 worn cam shaft
Replies: 50
Views: 5980

Re: mechanic advise needed****t25 worn cam shaft

lastest update : handbrake has seized. will not be able to take drive vehicle without full payment first. (which i can understand as I should pay for the work that has been done). Obviously they are not happy about me getting a second opinion! which I am entitled to get. Feel like I am being bullied...
by designerjo
25 Mar 2014, 19:06
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: mechanic advise needed****t25 worn cam shaft
Replies: 50
Views: 5980

Re: mechanic advise needed****t25 worn cam shaft

[quote="designerjo"]so have been to the garage and they had already started on the replacing hydraulic followers on one side. They showed the cam followers one that moved and three that were solid. Tried to show me the cam shaft by looking down the holes that i think the push rods go down?...
by designerjo
25 Mar 2014, 15:29
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: mechanic advise needed****t25 worn cam shaft
Replies: 50
Views: 5980

Re: mechanic advise needed****t25 worn cam shaft

so have been to the garage and they had already started on the replacing hydraulic followers on one side. They showed the cam followers one that moved and three that were solid. Tried to show me the cam shaft by looking down the holes that i think the push rods go down? Couldn't see anything? asked ...
by designerjo
25 Mar 2014, 09:04
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: mechanic advise needed****t25 worn cam shaft
Replies: 50
Views: 5980

Re: mechanic advise needed****t25 worn cam shaft

Thanks for all your advice.

Off to the garage this morning to see what they have actually done.

wish me luck!!!!!
by designerjo
24 Mar 2014, 20:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: mechanic advise needed****t25 worn cam shaft
Replies: 50
Views: 5980

Re: mechanic advise needed****t25 worn cam shaft

It was running fine apart from the sticky starting motor. Had to call the AA out when it first happened a couple of weeks before he didn't mention any clunking noises and I didn't hear any. thought it could be the battery, but started as soon we hit the starter motor with a hammer. I think maybe its...
by designerjo
24 Mar 2014, 16:58
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: mechanic advise needed****t25 worn cam shaft
Replies: 50
Views: 5980

Re: mechanic advise needed****t25 worn cam shaft

Hi, the t25 is 1900cc water cooled dg/df engine. for the service : new oil filter/new air filter/new spark plugs/new auxiliary belt/ top up screen wash/fit new starter motor/ new o/s track rod end/fit new rear brake shoes and kits/fit new rear wheel cylinders/ top up and bleed hydraulic circuit/ fit...
by designerjo
24 Mar 2014, 15:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: mechanic advise needed****t25 worn cam shaft
Replies: 50
Views: 5980

mechanic advise needed****t25 worn cam shaft

Hi, having a bit of a nightmare, and thought someone on here might be able to help me !!!!.I have a t25 and the starter motor was sticking so took the van to a garage with banging the starter motor with a hammer. We thought this might be a good time for a service as well.service and new parts £752,T...