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by kevtherev
07 May 2023, 05:53
Forum: Restoration and Major Repairs
Topic: Full front end replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 3014

Re: Full front end replacement

To conclude this thread I went blindly into it and made a few "cock" ups but got there in the end.
Learning from mistakes as I went along.
It seems when you start something that looks massively complex it turns out not so much of either massive or complex.
by kevtherev
27 Aug 2022, 06:19
Forum: Restoration and Major Repairs
Topic: Full front end replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 3014

Full front end replacement

https://i.imgur.com/rCIYA72.jpg I'm going to need some advice in fitting three/four large panels. Which supplier is best and can you get OE? Removal of the A pillars seems to be the most problematic, but it's more repairable than the others, so it would suggest to only remove the rotted areas. The ...
by kevtherev
27 Aug 2022, 05:48
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: AGG gearbox code choice.
Replies: 8
Views: 2551

Re: AGG gearbox code choice.

Just to tidy up this old thread, after saving up and doing a hell of a lot of research I finally fitted my ideal choice These are 215 /70 x 16 (106) https://i.imgur.com/6RHbez2.jpg The percentage increase is subtle but it has made 1st gear much more useful In fact all the gears now use the AGGs abil...
by kevtherev
09 Sep 2021, 21:38
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: bleedin clutch
Replies: 2
Views: 416

Re: bleedin clutch

Yes it should practically self bleed once you open the nipple.
It suggests that there's a fair bit of debris in the slave
by kevtherev
30 Aug 2021, 08:39
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: AGG gearbox code choice.
Replies: 8
Views: 2551

Re: AGG gearbox code choice.

Thanks for all the replies.
The DT box rpm @ 70 look like the figures I'm after.

Aidan I'm presuming I have the usual code fitted to 1.9 DG. 1986
Its a 4sp.
The code is a bit unreadable on the gearbox.
by kevtherev
24 Aug 2021, 18:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Worn gearbox input shaft bearing.
Replies: 4
Views: 583

Re: Worn gearbox input shaft bearing.

Aidan wrote: 24 Aug 2021, 16:23 if the case is worn I'd just replace it, if the shaft is damaged then Ian can repair it
yes you can have a longer 4th gear

Ive sent a message via your website Aidan.

Thank you all for the replies, I think this is the way forward for me.
by kevtherev
24 Aug 2021, 15:34
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Worn gearbox input shaft bearing.
Replies: 4
Views: 583

Worn gearbox input shaft bearing.

Now I realise there is a little play in the shaft when it's not supported by the bearing in the crankshaft. But I have too much. My recent breakdown in Spain was a due to the clutch mechanism (throw bearing, seal and collar) being trashed. The mechanics replaced the above items and we were back on t...
by kevtherev
14 Mar 2021, 04:54
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: AGG gearbox code choice.
Replies: 8
Views: 2551

AGG gearbox code choice.

I use a standard petrol engine (DG) gearbox on spec diameter wheels and tyres, on my ADY powered hightop. Is it wrong to assume that the extra power from the Golf engine could be better managed with a) slightly bigger tyres. Or b) a more suitable gearbox. I know what a) is but what would the answer ...
by kevtherev
14 Mar 2021, 04:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 mechanics in the North West
Replies: 3
Views: 553

Re: T25 mechanics in the North West

Just curious as to what the specific work is to need a specialist?
by kevtherev
31 Jan 2021, 05:34
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: 1.8T
Replies: 10
Views: 6447

Re: 1.8T

Is there a post anywhere that shows this manifold modification as it's really the only stumbling block for me.
by kevtherev
04 Jan 2021, 17:52
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Greetings
Replies: 2
Views: 700

Re: Greetings

1. Yes (ideally 15w/50) 2. Yes or one from a petrol caravelle, theres a connection in the dash binnacle. (14 pin connector blue wire) 3. 11.55 is the usual resting place, but anywhere is normal ..Overheat is in the red 4.Auto Choke not set correctly or faulty. Cold start fast idle mechanism not work...
by kevtherev
27 Dec 2020, 04:59
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: ADY hesitance and power loss.
Replies: 12
Views: 3255

Re: ADY hesitance and power loss.

I really haven't noticed any appreciable difference in power from the wbx 2.1 (on a carb) and this ADY. Im sure a dynograph would prove you right though. The only notable difference is in where on the rpm scale you get the full grin. The DJ delivered it in the lower half, whereas the ADY really pick...
by kevtherev
23 Dec 2020, 23:41
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: ADY hesitance and power loss.
Replies: 12
Views: 3255

Re: ADY hesitance and power loss.

Cheers mate.
I was trying to do it from a smartphone