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by just-like-that
05 Dec 2007, 17:30
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New engine?
Replies: 5
Views: 783

cool, what kind of cost do you think they come in at?
by just-like-that
05 Dec 2007, 17:27
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New engine?
Replies: 5
Views: 783

New engine?

Can anyone tell me what diesel engines in their opinion are the best if a replacement were needed for my G reg T25. Friend of mine says Peugeot or Subaru.. can anyone offer more specific thoughts. Thanks.
by just-like-that
05 Dec 2007, 13:00
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: smokey start up
Replies: 12
Views: 791

Been a bit worried about pulling that lever, forcing and breaking it..
by just-like-that
05 Dec 2007, 12:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: smokey start up
Replies: 12
Views: 791

Excellent, thanks. She's a G reg T25, I need to create a proper profile. One thing at a time.
by just-like-that
05 Dec 2007, 12:56
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: smokey start up
Replies: 12
Views: 791

Ahh! is the choke thing stiff because it's cold? I will try pulling it out as you say b4 shutting off.

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by just-like-that
05 Dec 2007, 12:52
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: smokey start up
Replies: 12
Views: 791

There's a pull lever looks like a choke under steering wheel left. It only pulls out about one inch though. Someone told me diesel engines don't have a choke. They are wrong?
by just-like-that
05 Dec 2007, 12:50
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: smokey start up
Replies: 12
Views: 791

Thanks, I just bought the van and she's a delight.. I'm a bit paranoid about the engine - it didn't smoke at all when I took her out on a couple of tests. Looking over the old service reports one has a comment 'very low on oil'. If the smokes not blue do you think perhaps whatever's wrong is not ter...
by just-like-that
05 Dec 2007, 12:49
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: smokey start up
Replies: 12
Views: 791

Thanks, I just bought the van and she's a delight.. I'm a bit paranoid about the engine - it didn't smoke at all when I took her out on a couple of tests. Looking over the old service reports one has a comment 'very low on oil'. If the smokes not blue do you think perhaps whatever's wrong is not ter...
by just-like-that
05 Dec 2007, 12:34
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: smokey start up
Replies: 12
Views: 791

Thanks, I'll put it there. 1st time user, just figured out how to leave a message.

Pretty sure the smokes not blue, that would be obvious right? Pretty sure it's grey.
by just-like-that
05 Dec 2007, 12:25
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: smokey start up
Replies: 12
Views: 791

smokey start up

I have a very smokey 1.7 diesel engine. It smokes like hell when cold then seems to be ok. Does anyone think this is BAD news?