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Hi all. Seeking some help. First of all, my van is a 1989 T25 1.9 petrol Holdsworth Villa 3 camper, and this summer it had a new starter motor and battery. Annoyingly, it's started to dislike starting again. Not every time, but a lot of the time. The starter motor just clicks and nothing else happe...

Thank you for your reply, I shall keep all of the info in mind for sure. I can rule out the coil as I've tried another which I bought, also the issue can happen hot or cold. Can't believe how random the cutting out issue is, I could get in it now and drive 100 miles, or just as likely cut out before...

Hi, I've had the carb off and to bits a few times, cleaning, blowing through, etc. Not thoroughly but enough to at least have some change in behaviour I believe. But it's always the same issue, sometimes I'll get several problem free journeys, sometimes not, it's so random. What aspect of the carb a...

Thanks for the replies and advice guys, I appreciate it. I have tried most of those things. What happens is, the van simply cuts out, always on idle, so when approaching lights, junctions, etc. It's often like turning a switch off. Although often I will sense it struggling/lumpy beforehand so I know...

Big shout out and thanks to Stuart (maxstu) for sending me a new needle valve, just as promised. It arrived a little while ago and I fitted it and it's on the van. What a great forum to have that kind of spirit. Very grateful. I was hoping it would fix my random cutting out issue, and it did look pr...

Wow, what an absolute gent. Very much appreciated for sure, thank you. PM sent.

Hi, thank you very much for the offer of the needle valve, it's very good of you, I may just take you up on that, please let me know what you would like for it. The two valves in my picture do have springs, they are internal. Was the carb set which you bought a 'Classic Line' one? And can you rememb...

Thanks very much for the reply. I'll send the kit back as I only bought it for the needle valve. I shall start another thread concerning the cutting out issue, really hope someone can help.

Hi, I was going to change the needle valve as my van keeps randomly cutting out, and I've tried so many things to try and fix it. But the new valve from Schofields is longer than the original. I fitted it but the float can barely move due to the increased size. I was going to send the kit back, anyo...

Great stuff, well done.

Thanks David, useful thread. What still puzzles me is what part of the Auto Choke at cold closes the Choke plate, according to info depressing the acc pedal should do this, mine at cold start doesn't do this, although when warmed up it does open. It's the coiled metal spring in the choke housing wh...

Well, Gower & Lee came up trumps, I was able to get one from them, super service too. It is a tiny little thing (insert Carry On joke here) but I'm pleased to have got it. Thanks for the replies, appreciated as always, great forum. All the best.

You said you couldn't find it when Aidan put up the link. I was showing you where to find it. Just get in touch with Gower & lee. They are the go-to company for your carb. Or put an ad in the wanted section somebody may have a spare. That's right, I can't find it on the site, it doesn't seem to...

It's already been talked about but thank you. Any idea of anywhere else? Beginning to think it's an unavailable part.

I would like to have it in place. Anyone have any idea if they are even available please?