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by Surfrider
07 Jul 2015, 06:17
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Steering Wheel Options
Replies: 6
Views: 1393

Re: Steering Wheel Options

Mk 1,2,3 Golf. Although you are at risk of obscuring some of your dash instruments unless you have the driving position of a midget.
by Surfrider
23 Aug 2014, 14:19
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Audi 2.6 v6
Replies: 8
Views: 3993

Re: Audi 2.6 v6

I have the 2.8 V6 AAH in mine. Have a look on Brickyard under alternative engines or a few searches on ABC or AAH. The V6 in its variant's is a popular install.
I have done 10k in mine now, think its fab.
by Surfrider
16 Aug 2014, 22:06
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: trimmer needed s e wales area
Replies: 2
Views: 1418

Re: trimmer needed s e wales area

I can recommend Springers in Cardiff. Did my van bed and my mates captain seats. Very good. 02920 398930. Off Bessemer Road. Leckwith.
by Surfrider
14 Feb 2012, 15:13
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Shredded Sump Thread •HELP!•
Replies: 58
Views: 9639

Re: Shredded Sump Thread •HELP!•

Found it Ha ha


http://www.dcp-shop.co.uk/S11-2-Sump-Pl ... Citroen-ZX
by Surfrider
14 Feb 2012, 15:04
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Shredded Sump Thread •HELP!•
Replies: 58
Views: 9639

Re: Shredded Sump Thread •HELP!•

Similar issue my end.
What model of French motor has this M16 sumpl plug? None of the motor factors are forth coming at my end.
by Surfrider
08 Jun 2011, 12:22
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: new motor
Replies: 8
Views: 5572

Re: new motor

Not done mine yet but Glynwood quoted me an extra £52.00 to go from 2.1Dj to Audi 2.8 V6 in a T3. That was based on fully comp plus business travel.
by Surfrider
17 Aug 2010, 20:52
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Audi V6 anyone?
Replies: 10
Views: 4915

Re: Audi V6 anyone?

Been a while since I have posted on here. I think the V6 2.6 or 2.8 is the conversion to do as I wanted to keep it VAG. Have a looky at Brickyard posts here, an interesting read for those wanting more power. Lots of answers to question you may not have thought about yet. http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/...
by Surfrider
06 Apr 2009, 09:08
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil in Water - OIL COOLER
Replies: 8
Views: 1105

Re: Oil in Water - OIL COOLER

Hi Ghost, All tooled up, have recently changed the head and pushrod tube seals, decided at that stage to replace cylinder seals, and since doing this job oil has been mixing. Plan to do them again with assured parts. However all I need is liner top and bottom seals and a set of rings, don't want to ...
by Surfrider
05 Apr 2009, 18:49
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil in Water - OIL COOLER
Replies: 8
Views: 1105

Re: Oil in Water - OIL COOLER

I need to put in new base and top liner seals, along with piston rings too. Any suggestion on where to (avoid) buy ? I thought given my problems I'd like to fit something that isn't made of chocolate.
by Surfrider
04 Apr 2009, 16:55
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil in Water - OIL COOLER
Replies: 8
Views: 1105

Re: Oil in Water - OIL COOLER

Hi Ghost, Been reading your earlier posts with interest. I had two syptoms, oil in water and poor compression. Have completed an air test on the cooler to 60 Psi and no sign of any leaks, so I take it the cooler is sound. I have next to replace the liner seals top and bottom. In doing so have identi...
by Surfrider
04 Apr 2009, 10:55
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil in Water - OIL COOLER
Replies: 8
Views: 1105

Oil in Water - OIL COOLER

I have oil mixing with my coolant. No water present in the oil tho. Engine is a 2.1 Dj with and oil cooler fitted. It has been suggested that I have a look at the cooler and have removed it. But I do not know what I am looking for in respect of if its failing. It there a basic test I should be doing...
by Surfrider
12 Mar 2007, 23:13
Forum: Technical Questions and Answers (archived from live forum)
Topic: conking out again!
Replies: 15
Views: 3003

Pain in a***

I had similar problem on 2.1dj. van would drive great and approaching normal temperature to then would suddenly cut out. I would not start for about ten minutes ( as though it were damp). Then it would fire perfectly. Off you go to cut out again 2 miles down the road. I tried a few things, redex (ce...
by Surfrider
07 Mar 2007, 11:46
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: retro fitting a waste water tank - where from and how ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1442

Water tanks

Heyo Ringo

I have a fresh and waste water tank coming to me next week. I don't think I need a waste tank so it may be available. If you are interested I will post a piccy and dimensions, capcity etc. Its off a T3. Failing that it will appear in the For Sale section in due course.
by Surfrider
14 Feb 2006, 13:46
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Drive Belt Pulley Removal - Help Please.
Replies: 2
Views: 706

Drive Belt Pulley Removal - Help Please.

In the process of fitting pwer steering to me Quick Brick. Going well but have fallen at the last hurdle. Racks all in and functioning, pumps in, hoses in. But I need to remove the Single V Belt Pulley and swap it for the Triple V Belt Puley. Cant ! I am unable to turn the retaining bolt without the...
by Surfrider
01 Feb 2006, 15:31
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox Whirring.......... a***, Feck.
Replies: 4
Views: 1025

Gearbox Whirring.......... a***, Feck.

Its been doin it for about 1000 miles. Mmmmmmm. Do I source a complete recon or strip it down for a rebuild ? Recommendations please. When puchasing a recon. Is there a standard list of items that are replaced or is it a lottery as to quality of 'if it ain't broke don't replace it' Any recommendatio...