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by sparkiekitty
29 Mar 2017, 14:15
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Best alternative to a 1.6 TD for towing and hills
Replies: 2
Views: 2067

Best alternative to a 1.6 TD for towing and hills

Hi, The 1.6 TD engine in my Holdsworth conversion 1990 T25 is on it's last legs and I thought I'd take the chance to upgrade. I'll be taking it to a garage and leaving her to their tender ministrations as I don't have the skills to attempt this myself. I have looked into a Subaru conversion (115 bhp...
by sparkiekitty
16 Aug 2016, 13:10
Forum: Campers
Topic: Roof bars/rack for Holdsworth Villa T25 (1990)
Replies: 2
Views: 1312

Roof bars/rack for Holdsworth Villa T25 (1990)

Hi there, I require some means of carrying my windsurfer on the roof of my camper as it's turned out to be just too darned big to fit inside. Should have thought of that when I took up this sport :D Any suggestions on where I can get some roof bars preferably please? I have a 1990 Holdsworth Villa (...
by sparkiekitty
16 Aug 2016, 12:51
Forum: Campers
Topic: Fiamma f45 awning on a holdsworth villa pop top
Replies: 4
Views: 2639

Re: Fiamma f45 awning on a holdsworth villa pop top

Hey there. I've got a Holdsworth Villa pop top and I'm looking for roof bars/roof rack for a windsurfer. I know you were asking about awnings. If you see anything that may help re my roof bars I would be super grateful for a heads up. Same way, I'll pass on anything I see about awnings for you. Some...
by sparkiekitty
11 Jun 2016, 14:10
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 1.6TD trouble starting, and advice please
Replies: 10
Views: 5604

Re: T25 1.6TD trouble starting, and advice please

Brilliant! Thanks for all the advice. :ok Have you got a test meter and know how to use it? Oh! And pull out the cold start lever! I have a standard multimeter. I guess I need to check the spec of that and the glow plugs. Unless there's a special test meter for glow plugs? As I say, new to diesels. ...
by sparkiekitty
10 Jun 2016, 07:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 1.6TD trouble starting, and advice please
Replies: 10
Views: 5604

T25 1.6TD trouble starting, and advice please

Hi, I have a 1990 1.6 TD T25 (Holdsworth conversion). I've had her a year and it's my first diesel vehicle. She's struggling to start and I wondered if anyone had any advice on where to begin in trying to diagnose the fault. I've worked on petrol engines a little in the past and I'd really like to b...