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by GrahamLydney
14 May 2015, 14:58
Forum: Campers
Topic: WATER CARRIER
Replies: 1
Views: 963

WATER CARRIER

We have the original blue water carrier in our 1983 Devon Aircooled. The wheels are still on, but the handle has gone and it's on its last legs. Has anyone found a workable solution, perhaps even with wheels (!) which will stand inside the van and take the water pump?
by GrahamLydney
13 May 2015, 11:39
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Fuel Pump, electrical, 1983 Aircooled
Replies: 1
Views: 805

Fuel Pump, electrical, 1983 Aircooled

At some point, the original mechanical fuel pump has been removed and replaced with an electrical fuel pump, which is housed in the engine compartment. I haven't done much mileage since I bought the van a year ago and my brother and I reconditioned the engine. My query is, as we are driving along, t...
by GrahamLydney
03 Dec 2014, 15:56
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Mechanical fuel pump.
Replies: 12
Views: 2696

Re: Mechanical fuel pump.

Hi, just seen your posts. My mechanical fuel pump is not needed as I have an electrical one fitted. I did read about filling inlet/outlet pipes, but it seems a pity to spoil an original pump! Does anyone know where I can find a suitable blanking plate? Looks like it needs to be the same shape as the...
by GrahamLydney
01 Oct 2014, 21:25
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: ENGINE HEATSHIELD (TIN) REPLACEMENTS
Replies: 1
Views: 785

ENGINE HEATSHIELD (TIN) REPLACEMENTS

Just stripped the engine out of my 1983 Aircooled T25. A lot of the metalwork which was protecting the engine and some that was holding the exhaust system in place has rotted away. Any advice on where I can find some of this metalwork? Especially the long piece that goes across the back just above t...