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- 28 Sep 2023, 14:03
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Which Exhaust 1983 Watercooled 1.9
- Replies: 3
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Re: Which Exhaust 1983 Watercooled 1.9
ah thats what I thought based on all the pictures of exhausts for sale online. So I should be able to get a later type and hope it fits...
- 28 Sep 2023, 13:47
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Which Exhaust 1983 Watercooled 1.9
- Replies: 3
- Views: 478
Which Exhaust 1983 Watercooled 1.9
Ok, so it seems our exhaust needs some love. In fact it pretty much needs replacing due to the dreaded rust and terrible use of gun gum, however I'm not sure exactly which one to go for... Does anyone know which would fit this engine? Number on the top of the engine is 025 129 713 A if that helps? I...
- 14 Sep 2023, 15:44
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: Backfire/misfire sounds like its running on 3
- Replies: 4
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Re: Backfire/misfire sounds like its running on 3
Thanks for the speedy replies. Did the usual general checks ... HT leads are fine and put in 4 new sparks just for good measure. Old ones had fair bit of carbon on ends. New coil on too and tweaked the air inlet valve on the carb very slightly. Then I found out why it didn't sound right. A big split...
- 12 Sep 2023, 17:06
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: Backfire/misfire sounds like its running on 3
- Replies: 4
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Backfire/misfire sounds like its running on 3
Hello all, We looking for some pointers on how to get our van running smoothly again. Recently our 1983 watercooled 1.9 Petrol van blew a spark plug out. Took it to the garage and had to have a new tap and insert put in - tbh I should have probably just done this myself... anyway Seemed ok, and ran ...