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by Weem Machine
03 May 2020, 00:56
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Syncro 14" standard tyre size
Replies: 8
Views: 5522

Re: Syncro 14" standard tyre size

I’m running Maxxis 195R14 A/T, they’ve been spot on and handle anything I’ve asked them to do.
by Weem Machine
19 Jun 2017, 22:40
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Jx 1.6td misfire
Replies: 11
Views: 2440

Re: Jx 1.6td misfire

Gotcha, I thought it was just the GTD engines had the jets.

Cheers.
by Weem Machine
19 Jun 2017, 21:15
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Jx 1.6td misfire
Replies: 11
Views: 2440

Re: Jx 1.6td misfire

I'm not sure the JX engine had piston cooling jets?
Is your engine the original?
by Weem Machine
30 Mar 2017, 19:48
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: vw t25 1.6 td power dropping out - turbo?
Replies: 14
Views: 4281

Re: vw t25 1.6 td power dropping out - turbo?

I like the Bentley manual, lots of good reading!
by Weem Machine
30 Mar 2017, 19:35
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Changing camshaft Jx
Replies: 4
Views: 1239

Re: Changing camshaft Jx

A fresh camshaft oil seal should also be used.
by Weem Machine
30 Mar 2017, 19:35
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Changing camshaft Jx
Replies: 4
Views: 1239

Re: Changing camshaft Jx

Swapping the cam over from head to head is easy enough, just observe the correct tightening torque and sequence of the bearing caps.

You'll also need to check and adjust the tapper clearance after the swap.
by Weem Machine
30 Mar 2017, 19:33
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: vw t25 1.6 td power dropping out - turbo?
Replies: 14
Views: 4281

Re: vw t25 1.6 td power dropping out - turbo?

Sounds like a restriction in the inlet somewhere.
How does the air filter look? Age?
Possibly the pipe into the air filter collapsing at high boost/load.

Welcome to the forum also!
by Weem Machine
28 Mar 2017, 23:00
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cam shaft gear bolt LH or RH thread?
Replies: 11
Views: 2111

Re: Cam shaft gear bolt LH or RH thread?

Did you set your pump timing also?
by Weem Machine
06 Jan 2017, 22:28
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: aux electric water pump jx
Replies: 2
Views: 1119

Re: aux electric water pump jx

I'm pretty sure there are two style of aux pumps.
You may have the wrong one for your van.

Gordon.
by Weem Machine
01 Jan 2017, 22:44
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Mystery component in fuse box
Replies: 6
Views: 1896

Re: Mystery component in fuse box

Some had cruise, does it have the switch on the end of the left hand stalk?
by Weem Machine
12 Nov 2016, 19:10
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Worn 2.1 cam - what are the options?
Replies: 19
Views: 7096

Re: Worn 2.1 cam - what are the options?

Sorry for the hijack, but what is the issue with a reground cam?
by Weem Machine
04 Aug 2016, 22:36
Forum: Campers
Topic: Roof Tents and Roof Racks
Replies: 4
Views: 2551

Re: Roof Tents and Roof Racks

Amliy wrote:I think you go to the Langria store at amazon, maybe you'll find what you want! :P :D

Spot on, a plethora of tidy racks to be perussed at my lesuire!!

Thanks for the top tip! X
by Weem Machine
31 Jul 2016, 18:45
Forum: Campers
Topic: Roof Tents and Roof Racks
Replies: 4
Views: 2551

Roof Tents and Roof Racks

Howdy folks! Looking for some reviews and feedback about roof tents and racks to be used on my tintop Syncro. What makes are best, which rack etc....... I've seen a few about and really like the Eazi Awn tents and quite fancy an expedition type rack to fit the tent and also store some other vital tr...
by Weem Machine
24 Jul 2016, 21:25
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Vanco vs Kumho 857
Replies: 5
Views: 4709

Re: Vanco vs Kumho 857

What size Vanco's are you going for?

I have a set of 4 new ones here, 215 65 15.

Thought about fitting them to my Syncro, but I'm now going for BFG A/T.
by Weem Machine
19 Jul 2016, 20:01
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: horn upgrade
Replies: 28
Views: 8158

Re: horn upgrade

Denali Soundbomb is my weapon of choice on both my bike and T3!!