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by Rascal
14 Jun 2025, 07:55
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: GAZ suspebsion
Replies: 0
Views: 47

GAZ suspebsion

Just wondering if anyone has Gaz shocks fitted to their T25. I know Brickworks offer spax and other options. But windered if. Anyone has the Gaz fitted?
by Rascal
06 Apr 2025, 13:40
Forum: Campers
Topic: Westfalia tent to Body pictures
Replies: 0
Views: 3758

Westfalia tent to Body pictures

I recentlt purchaced s CVc front lift assist kit that requires mounting to the ridges on the roof.. I hsve a frontrunner rack to fit so iv no option but to hsve tve lift assist kit My westy being a mosaic. The installer many moons ago appears to have installed the tent to body track to far out. And ...
by Rascal
16 Mar 2025, 15:47
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: AEF (1.9D) engine, troubleshooting advice pls
Replies: 7
Views: 19613

Re: AEF (1.9D) engine, troubleshooting advice pls

So 15 mins does seem like an extended period but it could be a combination of obviously no air flow whilst parked, our engines are essential in a insulated box with no where for the heat to rise and escape to. Or potentially a miss matched temp sensor aux pump sensor Iv linked the correct temps enso...
by Rascal
15 Mar 2025, 15:20
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: AEF (1.9D) engine, troubleshooting advice pls
Replies: 7
Views: 19613

Re: AEF (1.9D) engine, troubleshooting advice pls

If you van was originaly a TD it has an auxiliary water pump that will run after engine is off much like a cooling fan that still runs after swith off.. It should be located under the engine cover at the back just right of center.. https://i.imgur.com/lVdU0jP.jpeg Iv marked mine there.. I have addit...
by Rascal
15 Mar 2025, 14:30
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: How big a hole?
Replies: 8
Views: 38500

Re: How big a hole?

These are some good videos on YouTube.. Slso a company sells a template ill try to find the links https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3YX0vd2LPVg pop top install I have a westy mozaik... And. The previous installer had neglected to fit the reinforcing plated for the pop top hinges and just rivited them to...
by Rascal
04 Mar 2025, 11:19
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Spare Wheel Carrier (Biggest Tyre Size)
Replies: 7
Views: 26564

Re: Spare Wheel Carrier (Biggest Tyre Size)

Some bar stock and a welder and you can. Make one like vancafe for the vanagon. Its x what i didImage
by Rascal
28 Feb 2025, 07:36
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: JX 1,6 TD Twin Belt Setup
Replies: 26
Views: 23701

Re: JX 1,6 TD Twin Belt Setup

Can i also jump on the thread and politely ask for a copy as well i hae one but its in german. So takes a while to find what i need tgenn translate Strangley iv just noticed a degree of misaliqment between pulleys on my jx but its between the powersteering pump and crank pulley and wanted to cjeck i...
by Rascal
27 Feb 2025, 11:46
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fuel not getting to filter / Injectors problem Help Needed
Replies: 5
Views: 10353

Re: Fuel not getting to filter / Injectors problem Help Needed

I had a similar issue, if your fuel filter has the thermo valve fitted id check the seal on it. Mine had perrished and and after a period of days without use would alow the fuel to seep back to the tank. And then make inital starting hard as it was also allowing air to be sucked in.. An inline filte...
by Rascal
25 Jan 2025, 16:32
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox leak
Replies: 1
Views: 9355

Gearbox leak

Trying to trace a leak from my. Manual 5 speed box. Pulled off driveshaft to be met with an oily mess. The leak had basically filled the. Cv boot and made a lovely mix of gear oil and cv grease https://i.imgur.com/rfSd6T2.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/udiFDjq.jpeg Cleaned up and replaced the "drives...
by Rascal
25 Jan 2025, 16:23
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Jx 1.6td.early to late exhaust
Replies: 2
Views: 10254

Re: Jx 1.6td.early to late exhaust

Thanks I thought as much. Just wondered if i was missing something
by Rascal
07 Jan 2025, 12:56
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Jx 1.6td.early to late exhaust
Replies: 2
Views: 10254

Jx 1.6td.early to late exhaust

Hi i have a 1990 westfalia mosaic with a 1.6td jx I'm. Pretty sure at some. Point it's had a replacement engine. And has an early style exhaust.. I have acquired a cheap stainless late exhaust and wish to fit it. But have come a tad confused I was using the parts diagram from LLc https://i.imgur.com...
by Rascal
20 Sep 2024, 18:55
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Vin stamped locations
Replies: 13
Views: 17446

Re: Vin stamped locations

That's not a bad idea actually... As silly as it sound I can't bring myself to cut the Vin number. Obviously it makes it more complicated and more joins. But it's a viable option..
by Rascal
20 Sep 2024, 13:36
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Vin stamped locations
Replies: 13
Views: 17446

Re: Vin stamped locations

As I said earlier I'd rather not be filling diesel through the floor in the (living compartment) water is one thing diesel no thanks.
by Rascal
20 Sep 2024, 11:54
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Vin stamped locations
Replies: 13
Views: 17446

Re: Vin stamped locations

The back of the seat is further foward than the Vin. So you would still go through Vin area. The back of seat is inline with the. Front of the B pillar.. Unless your suggesting just to have the filler in the floor? And not on the storage area under seat either way I'd prefer to keep the filler outsi...
by Rascal
20 Sep 2024, 10:14
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Vin stamped locations
Replies: 13
Views: 17446

Re: Vin stamped locations

That would still mean going through the Vin and would also mean. Filling diesel inside the van. Nice idea but not very practical