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Thx for all the replays peeps. Have opt d for the 1.9d 1y. So now gotta get it home from Harrogate lol

If there is anyone in Hampshire who has swapped a 1.6d for a 1.9d 1y engine I would love to see it & have a chat
As I will be doing engine swap on mine soon & would appreciate any tips or advice
Thanks peeps
Scylla

Got a chance of getting either 1.9d or 1.9td to replace my worn out 1.6d. Both will fit my t25. Jus wondering how much more work is needed to put turbo one in rather than non turbo one. Is it a lot more work. Got a 1.6d 4 speed at the moment
Thx all knowledgeable peeps xx

The sealent on my high top roof has shrunk consequently it leaked inside rear ns over the weekend. Woken to gentle sounds of dripping what's best sealent to use to re seal the ole girl
xx thanks

I am looking at swapping my 1.6d for a 1y 1.9d and am looking for mechanic near me who I cod.get advice etc from in doing this. Based in Southampton. I an not a complete virgin with a spanner but also not a whizz kid. May have found donor engine already
Thx for helpscylla

Thanks big herb for the advice. Will check it out next week with my guy who does. Wanted to go out tonight but grounded until sorted hey ho vans don't ya jus love em :0) xx

So coming home tonight I suddenly realised it was a bit dark where the headlights should be illuminating the road ahead. So jumped out of trusty rusty and had a look at the headlights. I was driving with just the sidelights on. The main beam doesn't work suddenly and the only way to get high beam is...

Thx guys for advice. Mucho gratis xxx I do enjoy tottering along slower than other cars jus hills can be hairy lol x

I have an accelerator pedal that sticks open and so feels and sounds like I constantly over revving engine. Did squirt lub at base. Made small difference but prob still there. Among the many brains on here would anybody have an idea to free it up. :roll: Thanks team international rescue lol Scylla x

I have a 1.6d and have the usual problem of going slow uphill and being overtaken by the local pensioners on their bikes:). I cannot afford a nice new bigger engine and gearbox. So my question is:- What can I do to the engine to get bit more grunt. Needs service but are there better bits I can put o...

thanks guys.

am level here. too scared try gas hate it worried drain battery if put on 12v its electrolux looks like a 212 model. i dont have leisure battery fitted. plug had new fuse yesterday so head scratching time

fridge worked last week now not for some reason. have electric to the sockets and changed plug fuse. any ideas u brain boxes out there. and yes i have changed switch over the electric supply on fridge

how did you attatch the insulation stuff to the high top.also how are the batons fixed on to it. cheers
tigs

my dad and various other mechanics always warned me not to get supermarket fuel.