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by tstrangward
27 Oct 2007, 13:08
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Extreme oil pressure under load (2.1 Petrol)
Replies: 2
Views: 514

Extreme oil pressure under load (2.1 Petrol)

Just bought this 2.1 pickup. Goes well but if one presses on for a while it suddenly drops a lot of oil (with accompanying smoke as it is burnt off). We have investigated and found that if you leave filler cap off on idle there is no sign of crankcase pressure. Rev up and the engine turns into a pum...
by tstrangward
19 Jul 2006, 18:22
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Are Springs/Shocks same on 1715 Diesel as 1.9 petrol
Replies: 1
Views: 748

Are Springs/Shocks same on 1715 Diesel as 1.9 petrol

I have a 1.9 scrapper that I wish to use as a source for springs/shocks on my TD.

Are they the same or were they specific to the engine fitted?
by tstrangward
31 May 2006, 14:03
Forum: Syncro
Topic: 2.1 injection ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1277

It may be for sale again but with '86 Tischer demountable

I definitely bought it. It is in Wensleydale. One of the reasons I bought it was as a base for my '86 Tischer. I have to decide which to sell the '86 or the '79. Have not tried the Tischer on the pickup yet. Having a syncro improves behaviour in cross winds or at least that was what we found when we...