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by markeymagicbus
09 Feb 2008, 17:38
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: petrol in the oil
Replies: 2
Views: 623

if i turn the ignition on they spray petrol out to prime it

then they stop , the van runs really nice which is odd
by markeymagicbus
09 Feb 2008, 17:25
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: petrol in the oil
Replies: 2
Views: 623

petrol in the oil

following on from my buzzer question i seem to have petrol in the oil the van is a 1.9 fuel injection petrol obviously i have removed the injectors and left them with a tray underneath for a few hours to see if they were leaking but nothing has come out , any other ideas how this could be happening ...
by markeymagicbus
08 Feb 2008, 20:02
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: a quick buzzer/oil pressure question
Replies: 5
Views: 947

thanks mike

ive looked at the oil pump its difficult to see cos my power steering pump is in the way, still cant see another sensor will try again in the morning
by markeymagicbus
08 Feb 2008, 19:09
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: a quick buzzer/oil pressure question
Replies: 5
Views: 947

a quick buzzer/oil pressure question

hi all i have fitted a dash pod to my 1.9 1987 type 25 gipsy it never had one before bought as a project, so its a bit of an unknown , basically the buzzer and oil light goes of once when i rev it . i have looked everywhere for the second oil pressure switch , i believe it should be by the water pum...
by markeymagicbus
25 Dec 2007, 20:36
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: taping nose
Replies: 13
Views: 1627

was it parked on a slope

mne does this its goes after a couple of miles , think its the oil draining out the tappets , :D
by markeymagicbus
07 Oct 2007, 19:41
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Carthago pop top canvas
Replies: 1
Views: 745

Carthago pop top canvas

hi does anyone know if its possible to get a replacement canvas for a Carthago pop top

i tried the usual google method but got no where

thanks
by markeymagicbus
06 Oct 2007, 19:33
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: what panels are still available from vw
Replies: 3
Views: 777

what panels are still available from vw

hi

i am planning to replace all 4 arches and front panel on my t25 are these still available from vw , i would rather get geniune panels , as most pattern panels never have the same fit ,

if vw dont do them who's are the next best :D

thanks
by markeymagicbus
24 Sep 2007, 21:15
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: sounds like a bag of spanners
Replies: 5
Views: 960

i find it a tad embarasing as the neighbours have watched me spend hours playing around with the engine ,now its sounds awful :shock:
by markeymagicbus
24 Sep 2007, 21:01
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: sounds like a bag of spanners
Replies: 5
Views: 960

sounds like a bag of spanners

hi all

if i leave it more than a few days between driving my camper , its sounds like a bag of spanners for the first few miles , surely thats not normal , it is parked on a slight slope !

or does it need new tappets , the van is a 1.9 watercooled and yes i ahve checked the oil level :shock: :D
by markeymagicbus
24 Sep 2007, 20:55
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Dumb newbie question
Replies: 10
Views: 1931

by markeymagicbus
15 Sep 2007, 09:19
Forum: Modified
Topic: tell me i'm not a pillock
Replies: 2
Views: 1004

cool thanks steve
:D
by markeymagicbus
15 Sep 2007, 08:37
Forum: Modified
Topic: tell me i'm not a pillock
Replies: 2
Views: 1004

tell me i'm not a pillock

hi all

in a mad cough medicine induced state , i won these wheels on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :IT&ih=020



i hope they will fit , will i have to change the tyres , and fit spacers

many thanks
by markeymagicbus
21 Aug 2007, 17:13
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: buying my first awning
Replies: 17
Views: 3696

wow thanks rusty were abouts are you based

:D
by markeymagicbus
20 Aug 2007, 22:42
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: buying my first awning
Replies: 17
Views: 3696

buying my first awning

hi all i am looking to buy my first awning i have narrowed it down to these two so which one would you choose http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180148744066&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008 or http://campershop.co.uk/awnings/traveller/traveller.htm thanks mark[/...
by markeymagicbus
18 Aug 2007, 19:01
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: I was bidding on aroof but...
Replies: 6
Views: 1398

blimey that is expensive :shock:

does look in good condition tho :?