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by hermie_74
13 Mar 2009, 20:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.6 jx fuel line question
Replies: 2
Views: 437

1.6 jx fuel line question

does anyone know which fuel line goes from the pump to the first injector :?:
by hermie_74
12 Mar 2009, 21:36
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: top dead centre
Replies: 7
Views: 1283

Re: top dead centre

how do you mean james
by hermie_74
12 Mar 2009, 21:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: top dead centre
Replies: 7
Views: 1283

Re: top dead centre

flywheel is off the engine, what if number one piston is at the top of its barrel, surely that is top dead centre :?:
by hermie_74
11 Mar 2009, 20:44
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: top dead centre
Replies: 7
Views: 1283

top dead centre

how can i get the tdc whilst my engine is bolted to an engine stand?
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by hermie_74
22 Feb 2009, 19:53
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.6 td cylinder head
Replies: 3
Views: 2465

Re: 1.6 td cylinder head

forgot to mention, the buzzer of doom was going for this entire 5 mile journey, and seemed as if the engine had tightened
by hermie_74
22 Feb 2009, 11:25
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.6 td cylinder head
Replies: 3
Views: 2465

1.6 td cylinder head

my oil pump gave up the ghost and i drove home, i've investigated and the cylinder head has very thick oil in it, the cam shaft turns but not as easy as it should, can i just clean it up tip some fresh oil in and hope it will work ok?
by hermie_74
26 Feb 2008, 18:46
Forum: Modified
Topic: do you need your van re-spraying
Replies: 7
Views: 2052

re spray

me me me, i want a respray after the summer. have a look at my crew cab in my garage and give me a rough estimate :D
by hermie_74
21 Feb 2008, 22:03
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: my coil light
Replies: 0
Views: 449

my coil light

when i start my diesel the yellow coil light stays on until i activate another electrical thing, ie brake or wipers. some one help
by hermie_74
21 Feb 2008, 19:32
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: intermitanat wiper mod help
Replies: 6
Views: 1134

intermittent wipers

just done mine, popped the white stopper out and hey presto! it works!
the no.19 fuse was already in place, don't know why it wasn't out before
by hermie_74
19 Feb 2008, 20:13
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Can a coolant return pipe be used as a feed pipe?
Replies: 5
Views: 597

water pipes

think they are exactly the same mate, they don't come labelled return and feed :)
by hermie_74
19 Feb 2008, 17:03
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Glow plug LED won't go out
Replies: 10
Views: 1901

coil light

sounds like new glow plugs and buzz bar will be the answer to your problems me old china plate.
by hermie_74
18 Feb 2008, 19:31
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: puff of smoke whan changing gear or going up hill
Replies: 9
Views: 2779

puff of smoke

it's a diesel mate they do it
by hermie_74
18 Feb 2008, 19:30
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: OIL BUZZER BLUES
Replies: 12
Views: 1360

oil buzzer

make sure you ain't letting it have too thinner oil 15w 40 is what i use
by hermie_74
14 Feb 2008, 22:03
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Plastic Coolant pipe repair/replacement
Replies: 20
Views: 9200

water pipes

ok, the ones for my vehicle are what i said.
by hermie_74
14 Feb 2008, 20:47
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Plastic Coolant pipe repair/replacement
Replies: 20
Views: 9200

water pipes

part number is 251121397G and 251121399G and they retail at £52 each plus vat from volkswagen, i know cos i keep all my reciepts......what a geek!