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- 16 Jun 2015, 07:21
- Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
- Topic: gearbox / transmission that high rev problem at 70mph!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8121
- 15 Jun 2015, 14:01
- Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
- Topic: gearbox / transmission that high rev problem at 70mph!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8121
- 12 Jun 2015, 10:00
- Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
- Topic: gearbox / transmission that high rev problem at 70mph!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8121
Re: gearbox / transmission that high rev problem at 70mph!
no idea but high! i haven't got a rev counter :-( yeah i'm going to be under the car tomorrow so ill be having a look for it its a devon poptop at the moment and ill be leaving it like that, i prefer them over the hightops a 4.14 final drive ratio is for much higher powered vans than a AAZ really do...
- 11 Jun 2015, 13:30
- Forum: Any Other Matters
- Topic: Radiator 1.6TD 1981 & cooling
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1530
Re: Radiator 1.6TD 1981 & cooling
scratch that! coming up at the same price as brickwerks - so i would say go to brickwerks
- 11 Jun 2015, 07:47
- Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
- Topic: gearbox / transmission that high rev problem at 70mph!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8121
Re: gearbox / transmission that high rev problem at 70mph!
gary1998 wrote:cheapest and easier route is to increase tire size
read here first
http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=135826" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
thank you for that! i haven't seen such a detailed one before i will have a read of that one!
- 09 Jun 2015, 15:22
- Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
- Topic: gearbox / transmission that high rev problem at 70mph!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8121
Re: gearbox / transmission that high rev problem at 70mph!
awesome!! this guy seems to stock the parts that i'm looking at on vwwinkler! also with a different 3rd (4th) gear ratio, like you said would be good to try and keep those gears closer for a smoother drive!! i like the sound of the short shift he sells as well! do you have a rough guess on how much ...
- 09 Jun 2015, 08:36
- Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
- Topic: gearbox / transmission that high rev problem at 70mph!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8121
Re: gearbox / transmission that high rev problem at 70mph!
Thank You!!!! no i don't :oops: but i do believe its still the original one which would be a one of the 1.6TD so ABH or ABS which both have similar gearing so if i go with that assumption until i can get underneath it (currently at my friends garage with the radiator out) the ring and pinion would b...
- 08 Jun 2015, 13:39
- Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
- Topic: gearbox / transmission that high rev problem at 70mph!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8121
Re: gearbox / transmission that high rev problem at 70mph!
Brickwerks said they would change the ring and pinion to increase all the gears... anyone got any opinion?
- 08 Jun 2015, 09:56
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: quality parts manufacturers
- Replies: 122
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Re: quality parts manufacturers
can anyone vouch for parts from http://www.vw-winkler.de" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- 08 Jun 2015, 08:16
- Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
- Topic: gearbox / transmission that high rev problem at 70mph!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8121
gearbox / transmission that high rev problem at 70mph!
Hi all I have been trawling on the forums for ages trying to figure out what is the best gearbox to use and what is the best thing to drop those revs down to a more reasonable level for cruising on the motorway at 70mph when you have a ABL AAZ 1.9TD engine i currently have a 4 speed box so the insta...
- 04 Jun 2015, 09:29
- Forum: Any Other Matters
- Topic: Radiator 1.6TD 1981 & cooling
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1530
Re: Radiator 1.6TD 1981 & cooling
what i have managed to find is a local radiator company who will re-core it for less than £200 - so looking a bit cheaper but still a stinger!!! they also need the radiator first! - so if anyone is interested their number is 0115 942 3344 location is nottingham NG7 3JB i will repost once i have had ...
- 03 Jun 2015, 15:14
- Forum: Any Other Matters
- Topic: Radiator 1.6TD 1981 & cooling
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1530
Radiator 1.6TD 1981 & cooling
Hi everyone new to the site and a new t25 owner!! i'm looking at fully restoring mine!! first i need to get the engine and cooling sorted!! not sure if anyone has posted previously but a rad for the pre83 1.6TD is different :-/ so far i have only managed to find one place that will supply a radiator...