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by dazwatson
23 Sep 2015, 12:23
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Upgrading carbs on a 2.0l air-cooled engine
Replies: 12
Views: 5727

Re: Upgrading carbs on a 2.0l air-cooled engine

Hi Mark, I upgradad to DRLA 40's & wow completely different drive in the van now, pulls up hills well & after you get over the throaty roar when booting it when driven sensibly & on motorways even though I've never worked it out I believe the MPG is uneffected. Few things I changed was t...
by dazwatson
10 Jul 2015, 09:32
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2.0CU J TUBES
Replies: 6
Views: 2684

Re: 2.0CU J TUBES

Search Turbo Thomas, he does them.
by dazwatson
17 Aug 2014, 18:08
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Ebber B2L
Replies: 2
Views: 1683

Re: Ebber B2L

Kev, my D2 had a little mesh after the glow plug. They can get muck on them from the fuel so the heat sensor cuts out the heater.

Not sure if they are the same but worth a look.

Daz
by dazwatson
07 Jul 2014, 19:21
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil leak 2ltr CU engine
Replies: 5
Views: 2218

Re: Oil leak 2ltr CU engine

Thanks for all the replies, I will replace the switch 1st.

Fingers crossed :ok
by dazwatson
06 Jul 2014, 17:36
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil leak 2ltr CU engine
Replies: 5
Views: 2218

Oil leak 2ltr CU engine

Good evening to you all, Rebuilt my 2Ltr CU engine last year, but now I have a bad oil leak :cry: On investigation today I have identified its running down the back of the oil filter ( the filter is on tight ), then its makes its way under the crankcase, once warm I have a constant stream of all. No...
by dazwatson
07 Feb 2014, 21:21
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Carbs - Quick Dellorto Questions before Purchase!
Replies: 12
Views: 2746

Re: Carbs - Quick Dellorto Questions before Purchase!

Right, found rolling road in Manchester that specialises in air-cooled VW, has pics of a dellorto on home page! That seems better. Toomanytoys - I'll send you a PM once I've got the dollortos on regarding the weber. Its is good nick other than the warped base, and has full rebuilt kit recently appl...
by dazwatson
02 Feb 2014, 11:54
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil breather location....
Replies: 11
Views: 2564

Re: Oil breather location....

The Bobdogs wrote:Busy little day.....this lot is untested but looks alright!
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Looking good, bet you can't wait to fire her up!!
by dazwatson
31 Jan 2014, 23:06
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Carbs - Quick Dellorto Questions before Purchase!
Replies: 12
Views: 2746

Re: Carbs - Quick Dellorto Questions before Purchase!

Hi, I drilled and tapped a boss into my left manifold and have had no braking issues. The bug pack is a mod I purchased from stateside for the oil breather (about £30-£40 I think ) I have added an electric fuel pump and regulator ( vw heritage website )some say dells like a certain pressure which th...
by dazwatson
30 Jan 2014, 20:11
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil breather location....
Replies: 11
Views: 2564

Re: Oil breather location....

The oil pipe goes into the top of the rocker cover. I placed my oil breather box at the back of the engine bay, I then just cut a small section of the tinware seal to locate the pipe through: http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj6/dazwatson/image-2.jpg [/URL] Shiney...does it work yet? All good mat...
by dazwatson
29 Jan 2014, 19:03
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil breather location....
Replies: 11
Views: 2564

Re: Oil breather location....

The oil pipe goes into the top of the rocker cover.

I placed my oil breather box at the back of the engine bay, I then just cut a small section of the tinware seal to locate the pipe through:
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by dazwatson
26 Jan 2014, 19:10
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Eberspacher D2 - still need help
Replies: 4
Views: 1470

Re: Eberspacher D2 - still need help

Hi again folks, So tried my heater again today, I wired my old switch last week end with no joy, still have the same issue. Have charged my nearly new 110amp leisure battery for 3 days and is showing full charge and loads of volts. I have tested the voltage at the heater connection & showing ple...
by dazwatson
18 Jan 2014, 21:47
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Eberspacher D2 - still need help
Replies: 4
Views: 1470

Re: Eberspacher D2

Thanks :ok
by dazwatson
18 Jan 2014, 14:01
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Eberspacher D2 - still need help
Replies: 4
Views: 1470

Eberspacher D2 - still need help

Hi, Can anyone please help, my Eber D2 is playing up. It is only blowing cold air on immediate start up, no start up cycle or pump trying to fuel. I have a mini switch controller that has the air blow option. I have stripped the Eber down to check the filter & have checked the glow plug, I have ...
by dazwatson
20 Aug 2013, 17:58
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Minty Van is getting a facelift!
Replies: 61
Views: 13695

Re: Minty Van is getting a facelift!

Looking good, can't wait to see it. Hopefully Busfest ( if my vans ruining ) :(
by dazwatson
12 Aug 2013, 20:49
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2Ltr CU piston issue
Replies: 13
Views: 2236

2Ltr CU piston issue

Hi, Below are pictures taken after head removal due to fuel evaporating back into my dellorto's & suspecting a valve issue, its happening on cylinder No 4, what we have found is damage to the top of the piston & inside the head BUT no valve damage. It certainly looks like I will be replacing...