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- 30 Jun 2025, 20:46
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Rear suspension wishbones: a cautionary tale
- Replies: 4
- Views: 179
Re: Rear suspension wishbones: a cautionary tale
Good info. Thanks for the write up.


- 28 Jun 2025, 15:33
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Help- Low Compression & Oil Pressure 1.9 DG how far to rebuild?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2645
Re: Help- Low Compression & Oil Pressure 1.9 DG how far to rebuild?
How you are getting on?
- 28 Jun 2025, 15:12
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 2.1 DJ Camshaft
- Replies: 5
- Views: 178
Re: 2.1 DJ Camshaft
Probably not. I have a spare taken to 0.5mm under size if you want some photos? Getting shells for it is limited too.
Silverbullet may have one?
Have you a photo of your one?
Silverbullet may have one?
Have you a photo of your one?
- 28 Jun 2025, 12:02
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: North Kent VW specialist
- Replies: 3
- Views: 158
Re: North Kent VW specialist
Eagle Autos Swanley
- 27 Jun 2025, 18:27
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Header Tank level
- Replies: 8
- Views: 354
Re: Header Tank level
Aside from the answers above. Did you rev engine to the moon on your final fill? Cold start with blue cap removed. Get a little warmth in the engine. About 30 seconds. Then watch the coolant in tank drop as a pal revs engine past about 3k and keeps constants revs going. Add coolant to brim. Replace...
- 27 Jun 2025, 13:58
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Header Tank level
- Replies: 8
- Views: 354
Re: Header Tank level
Aside from the answers above. Did you rev engine to the moon on your final fill? Cold start with blue cap removed. Get a little warmth in the engine. About 30 seconds. Then watch the coolant in tank drop as a pal revs engine past about 3k and keeps constants revs going. Add coolant to brim. Replace ...
- 27 Jun 2025, 13:22
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Oil pump removal with pulley fitted??
- Replies: 4
- Views: 203
Re: Oil pump removal with pulley fitted??
The crankshaft pulley is only torqued to 60nm. Clamp it with mole grips and put a 30mm socket and bar on it. Remove nut and washer.
Then wiggle off pulley prising with whatever you have. I use 12" tyre levers
Then wiggle off pulley prising with whatever you have. I use 12" tyre levers
- 26 Jun 2025, 19:39
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: T25 1986 automatic gearbox problem
- Replies: 87
- Views: 8363
Re: T25 1986 automatic gearbox problem
I will add, every time l've test fitted new thrust washers, l've struggled to get the figure under 0.12mm and end up reusing the originals.
- 26 Jun 2025, 18:05
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: T25 1986 automatic gearbox problem
- Replies: 87
- Views: 8363
Re: T25 1986 automatic gearbox problem
Is it possible to replace thrust washers without splitting the cases, Ian? Certainly renew the crank seal.
I suspect the original flexplate is undamaged.
I suspect the original flexplate is undamaged.
- 25 Jun 2025, 17:32
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: T25 1986 automatic gearbox problem
- Replies: 87
- Views: 8363
Re: T25 1986 automatic gearbox problem
Good luck.
Flex plates and torque convertors over afternoon tea.
Who would have thought it?
Keep the forum posted on progress. And if the diff case is exchanged l would be willing to purchase it...even with that damage.
I have a project in mind. And your case is far better than my spare.

Flex plates and torque convertors over afternoon tea.
Who would have thought it?

Keep the forum posted on progress. And if the diff case is exchanged l would be willing to purchase it...even with that damage.
I have a project in mind. And your case is far better than my spare.

- 24 Jun 2025, 20:22
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Seam Rust Removal. Best Method?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 331
Re: Seam Rust Removal. Best Method?
Cheers Mickey. Garnet it is
Love the colour.

Love the colour.

- 24 Jun 2025, 19:47
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Seam Rust Removal. Best Method?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 331
Re: Seam Rust Removal. Best Method?
We get our agate from my powder coaters ,it's a nice size compared to sand, doesn't have the toxisity and leaves a far nicer finish, it's reusable a few times as it doesn't break up like sands hence less dust cloud but as with any medium blasted with air it will bounce off the subject etc.i go see ...
- 24 Jun 2025, 19:26
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: T25 1986 automatic gearbox problem
- Replies: 87
- Views: 8363
Re: T25 1986 automatic gearbox problem
Okay and good luck. You'll be back on the road in no time. Plus advising other forum users ' how to maintain their camper's auto box. Legend!
Be certain the old parts come back to you, unless the agreement is the specialist retains them for future rebuild.
Happy campervanning

Be certain the old parts come back to you, unless the agreement is the specialist retains them for future rebuild.
Happy campervanning

- 24 Jun 2025, 14:58
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Seam Rust Removal. Best Method?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 331
Re: Seam Rust Removal. Best Method?
Cheers Mickey,
Thanks for your reply. No point arguing with your prognosis. You've seen a fair few rusty seams.
But was about using crushed agate on an open driveway? Is it going to cause an annoying dust cloud.
Thanks
Stuart
Thanks for your reply. No point arguing with your prognosis. You've seen a fair few rusty seams.
But was about using crushed agate on an open driveway? Is it going to cause an annoying dust cloud.
Thanks
Stuart
- 23 Jun 2025, 20:00
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: North Kent VW specialist
- Replies: 3
- Views: 158
Re: North Kent VW specialist
What kind of repairs and upgrades?