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by irishkeet
17 Jun 2020, 19:06
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Re painting Badges
Replies: 6
Views: 1725

Re: Re painting Badges

Anyone any helpful tips hints to rejuvenate my badges before camping season? I see a previous owner had a go. The easy and expensive way is to of course buy new but I domt see any sense in doing so. Thanks https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200617/e54e42046faf9a88675e4611c8ed6f04.jpg Sent from my S...
by irishkeet
13 May 2020, 17:44
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Throttle Body Question....
Replies: 6
Views: 1285

Re: Throttle Body Question....

ajsimmo wrote:Same as an MV but with extra gizmos to reduce emissions/noise/power. Switzerland's fault.

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ahhhh
http://vwt3.com/t3-tech/t3-data/engine- ... 3-2-1l-ss/

So is this throttle body OK to use on a DJ or an MV engine I wonder?
by irishkeet
10 May 2020, 18:33
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Throttle Body Question....
Replies: 6
Views: 1285

Re: Throttle Body Question....

ajsimmo wrote:Looks like the one used on the SS, which has a second butterfly as a "charge limiter" device.

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Yep it has a second butterfly, what is the SS?
by irishkeet
10 May 2020, 16:42
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Throttle Body Question....
Replies: 6
Views: 1285

Throttle Body Question....

Hello I have a Syncro Caravelle I am working on and it came with a few spare parts, one of which is the larger throttle body on the right in the photos below.... Smaller (left side) TB part number is - 025133067A - this one is the same as the one in the van Larger TB part number is - 025061G (doesn'...
by irishkeet
24 Apr 2020, 16:31
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2.1 DJ - Name that sensor
Replies: 8
Views: 1570

Re: 2.1 DJ - Name that sensor

silverbullet wrote:I'd be interested in the re-installation story. The wbx6 came with the donor van's Webasto inc. the water valve/solenoid thingy and all the wiring afaik, would like to get it refitted eventually.

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Will be on the Red Caravelle thread when I get to look at it Ian :ok
by irishkeet
22 Apr 2020, 19:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2.1 DJ - Name that sensor
Replies: 8
Views: 1570

Re: 2.1 DJ - Name that sensor

the rubber hose above the pink arrow should be the heater send hose, why is it connected back up somewhere in the engine bay ? just wondering, has it got a webasto ? Good eyes Aidan, yep has a factory Webasto BBW46 coolant heater which needs to go back in at some point, came removed from the van in...
by irishkeet
21 Apr 2020, 19:09
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2.1 DJ - Name that sensor
Replies: 8
Views: 1570

Re: 2.1 DJ - Name that sensor

the rubber hose above the pink arrow should be the heater send hose, why is it connected back up somewhere in the engine bay ? just wondering, has it got a webasto ? Good eyes Aidan, yep has a factory Webasto BBW46 coolant heater which needs to go back in at some point, came removed from the van in...
by irishkeet
19 Apr 2020, 20:02
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2.1 DJ - Name that sensor
Replies: 8
Views: 1570

Re: 2.1 DJ - Name that sensor

many thanks Mocki :ok
by irishkeet
19 Apr 2020, 18:34
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2.1 DJ - Name that sensor
Replies: 8
Views: 1570

2.1 DJ - Name that sensor

2.1 DJ Engine in a Syncro Caravelle Hello I have searched for ages but Im still not really sure, can someone please let me know what each sensor is. I have been reading a lot about the 2.1 and Temp 2 sensors causing issues, Im guessing coolant sensor but which is which please cheers irishkeet :mrgre...
by irishkeet
18 Apr 2020, 15:40
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Spark plug gap for 2.1 DJ?
Replies: 10
Views: 2894

Re: Spark plug gap for 2.1 DJ?

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by irishkeet
07 Apr 2020, 15:54
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Hazard warning switch
Replies: 5
Views: 1467

Re: Hazard warning switch

New ones aren't available, so if it is broken, you may aswell try to fix it ! They're fiddly inside, I'd try some non invasive contact cleaning spray first and just douse it, before taking it apart. My headlight switch exploded into a hundred pieces when I opened that up. Woops! :rollin I have spar...
by irishkeet
06 Mar 2020, 18:53
Forum: Past Events & Meets
Topic: Eire Syncro 35
Replies: 2
Views: 10853

Re: Eire Syncro 35

I would love to be coming to this but ironically we have family over from Ireland for the 1/2 term weekend :roll: :run :rofl
by irishkeet
02 Feb 2020, 17:09
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.6D Gearbox Query
Replies: 12
Views: 2205

Re: 1.6D Gearbox Query

I also have the offer of an ACP box :shock:
by irishkeet
02 Feb 2020, 16:51
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.6D Gearbox Query
Replies: 12
Views: 2205

Re: 1.6D Gearbox Query

when was the van built or was it a petrol van converted to diesel ? You'd only use the Aircooled 091 box with the 3 stud mount if the engine is fitted with the early engine mounts and you have the longer 548mm drive shafts bellhousings and input shafts can be changed DH is lowest geared option 5.43...