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I used exactly what was used in the first place which is a double sided tape I found the closest match to original was 3M acrylic tape https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262004390837" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; UK STOCK 3M™ 10mm/3m Auto Car Acrylic Foam Double Sided Attachment A...

Hi I don't post much but I have recently bought a new van T25 vanagon GL from Virginia US thought I would share the alternative engine installed which is 1996 Ford Mondeo 2.0 Zetec



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Ok thanks for the help Bigherb I am going to remove the everything in the way inlets carbs air box tinwear etc and carefully do the repair in situ using plenty of grease to catch the swarf as previously mentioned. I have a Hoover tube Small enough that will fit into the spark plug hole to remove any...

Ok seems simple enough I'm just looking in the Haynes now and it is talking about sealing rings ?? Does this need doing? One big question does the engine need to be removed for this procedure? Or can I just get away with stripping the tinwear carbs and exchanger? Looks like I'm a busy lad next week ...

Hi Herb thank you for the help it's a daunting one I was afraid I would have to remove the head because of the swarf entering the cylinder head. Is it just a matter of loosening the head bolts in sequence then it slides off? Then refitting it's a sequence with a torque wrench? Never done anything to...

Standard M14x1.25 x 19mm (3/4") spark plug thread. I prefer inserts rather than Helicoils for plug repairs, less chance of winding in a helicoil into the combustion chamber when you change a plug. Dude you have done it again thanks for the info you helped us last time and it worked a treat tha...

Standard M14x1.25 x 19mm (3/4") spark plug thread. I prefer inserts rather than Helicoils for plug repairs, less chance of winding in a helicoil into the combustion chamber when you change a plug. Dude you have done it again thanks for the info you helped us last time and it worked a treat tha...

The worst has just happened checking the gaps on the plugs C.U 2.0 Aircooled 3 came out no bother the last bugger was tight and decided to drag out a couple of threads from the bottom of the hole :evil: I've tried the reverse Sealey reverse action spark plug thread chaser to no avail I have used the...

Looked but couldn't find anything on here if anyone needs help removing and re-fitting the lower ball joint I found this site http://haysvwrepair.com/how-to-put-ball-joints-in-bug-bus-or-vanagon-the-lower-one/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I struggled to remove this today ...

No worries I'm going to attempt it in situ I can see I will be restricted with the engine panel think I have a 90 degree chuck somewhere, the helicoil was ordered last night just after your reccomendation so just waiting for the bugger to turn up. i think fresh studs and copper nuts wouldn't go a mi...

Wow that's amazing just what I need cant thank you enough. Love the pics give great detail as to what needs doing ......that brings me to my next question! is it possible to do it with head in situ? I'm not that confident to start "popping off the head" at the moment Thanks herb/ folks :ok

Hi thanks for the replies, I've never tapped a stud before ( no pun intended ) what exactly do I need I was only going the helicoil route as a friend said I needed to find out the thread count etc. so what exactly do I need to get this job done ? Thanks again

How'dy it's a tall one but would anyone know the thread gauge figure of an inlet manifold stud on a 2.0 CU Aircooled? I have stripped one and looking to helicoil it but need to know size and thread count before I purchase one

Thanks

ok I have just discovered how the 1.6 differs from the 2.0 the 2.0 Push rod tubes are changed by removing the rocker covers and then the rocker assy there is a "Push rod retaining spring that holds them in place once this is removed the tube pull out through the head

hi All

I have been having problems finding removable Push rod tubes for replacement 2.0 CU Aircooled pushrod tubes without taking off the heads would anyone know wether these can be bought ?

would the 1600 CT be the same?

Thanks