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by crampervan
22 Mar 2008, 10:58
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: breather problem head gasket?
Replies: 12
Views: 1843

do you think it would have the power to tow my t25 with my missus and kids in it? as thats the only way id get her to use it :lol:
by crampervan
21 Mar 2008, 23:15
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: breather problem head gasket?
Replies: 12
Views: 1843

I HAVE NOT GOT THE GUTS TO TELL HER THAT :D .
but i may leave this page open so she can read it her self :D
all the best carl
by crampervan
21 Mar 2008, 20:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: breather problem head gasket?
Replies: 12
Views: 1843

hi Laurie
yes nice and clean oil on the dipstick.
all the best carl :?
by crampervan
21 Mar 2008, 14:15
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: breather problem head gasket?
Replies: 12
Views: 1843

i know what your saying steve as this is how i see most things "leave as is". i just thought with the spring and gubins out the way the crankcase pressure would push the milky oil out better? and it did block with it all standard but just harder to clean out. im sure i did not have this pr...
by crampervan
21 Mar 2008, 13:42
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: breather problem head gasket?
Replies: 12
Views: 1843

thanks for the replies guys :) it just it seems excessive as it blocks the hole breather up and tube to the carb, it also blocks even with a tube vented to air under the van. and when it blocks i get oil leaks from the dipstick or the oil filler were the plastic tube joins the metal tube. i have los...
by crampervan
21 Mar 2008, 12:01
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: breather problem head gasket?
Replies: 12
Views: 1843

breather problem head gasket?

hi all im hoping that you can help? the crank case tower breather on my dg 1.9 keeps blocking up with milky oil i have cleaned it out about a month ago and now its blocked yet again. there is no sign of the milky oil on the dipstick but there is a very small amount on the inside of the oil filler ca...
by crampervan
06 Mar 2008, 19:48
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Pierburg
Replies: 0
Views: 682

Pierburg

hi all is there anyone on here that knows there way around a Pierburg carb on a 1900cc dg t25? in essex or around essex? as i would like my carb rebuilt and set up "at a cost of course" here is the problem: when running on LPG it runs fast when up to temp but if you return the carb spindle...
by crampervan
08 Jul 2007, 11:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: water connector 1.9dg
Replies: 16
Views: 2582

repair

hi if you cant get a new or used part repair your one by plastic welding it :D i done this about a year ago on the plastic thermastat housing at the back of my engine and has been fine! use a soldering iron and some black plastic down pipe as a filler rod. keep all things clean and make sure you pus...
by crampervan
04 Feb 2007, 09:02
Forum: Modified
Topic: lowering while keeping the vw ride...
Replies: 17
Views: 5299

thanks again guys! :lol:
cut the bump stops down and what a difference! a van with suspension!
wish i done it 3 years ago.
all the best carl :D
by crampervan
02 Feb 2007, 18:39
Forum: Modified
Topic: lowering while keeping the vw ride...
Replies: 17
Views: 5299

hi
where do yer get the Jamex shorter shox from????
all the best carl :roll:
by crampervan
02 Feb 2007, 17:35
Forum: Alternative Fuels Forum
Topic: LPG cold start problems
Replies: 15
Views: 7743

thanks all for the replys.
today i fixed the exhaust blow around the the cast manifold and seems to helped alot with cold starting!
i will know tomorrow for sure :lol:
thanks again carl
by crampervan
01 Feb 2007, 19:13
Forum: Modified
Topic: lowering while keeping the vw ride...
Replies: 17
Views: 5299

thanks boss! im running empi 5 spoke rims with 195,s fitted so im hoping that the arches are not a prob. i did ask this question 3 to 4 years back and got a very mixed responce some saying dont cut the bump stops and some saying take a rib or 2 off. how much for a set of shox? as i bought some HD on...
by crampervan
01 Feb 2007, 17:36
Forum: Modified
Topic: lowering while keeping the vw ride...
Replies: 17
Views: 5299

hi all
i lowered my van about 3 years ago with a JK 60mm kit and i was wondering if anyone knows how long the bump stops should be? as it feels like im hitting them even on small bumps on the road :( .
all the best carl :roll:
by crampervan
01 Feb 2007, 17:28
Forum: Alternative Fuels Forum
Topic: LPG cold start problems
Replies: 15
Views: 7743

hi all
can anyone tell me how to wire the choke unit open please?
all the best carl :roll:
by crampervan
07 Nov 2005, 18:56
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Powder coating?
Replies: 7
Views: 3897

dont forget to put some old bolts in the threads to keep them clean ! :lol: