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by jamesdevon
29 Apr 2009, 11:04
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Starting Issues, possibly the starter motor
Replies: 7
Views: 1366

Starting Issues, possibly the starter motor

Hi, I've got a 2L Aircooled, that is having trouble starting sometimes. When I turn the key it normally fires up straight away and the starter turns very quickly even if the engine if hot or cold. However sometimes (more and more often) when I turn the key it just makes a click but the starter doesn...
by jamesdevon
11 Mar 2009, 15:03
Forum: Alternative Fuels Forum
Topic: LPG Conversion - Devon?
Replies: 5
Views: 3184

Re: LPG Conversion - Devon?

Did you manage to find anywhere in the west country?
by jamesdevon
05 Jun 2008, 19:27
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: slow 1981 2L Aircooled
Replies: 17
Views: 2878

Hello again! finally the bus is sussed. Turned out to be a dodgy engine, vege said "there's to much pressure in the crank". The engine started leaking oil all over the shot, including onto a fresh clutch which was ruined!! However Vege have given me a new block which is sweet and paid for ...
by jamesdevon
24 Apr 2008, 14:42
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: exhaust fitting air cooled 2lt
Replies: 2
Views: 400

nah not really, but it does help when you put the new one on (if your changing the heat exchangers as well) to put the heat exchangers on first then the silencer after as opposed to one complete new system, made fitting mine loads quicker and easier!
by jamesdevon
12 Mar 2008, 23:33
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: slow 1981 2L Aircooled
Replies: 17
Views: 2878

Thanks for the replies, I will keep you posted. I had a CU in the past and it's always chugged along quite happily at 75 no worries, with a high top roof. The fuel lines (5mm) and filter are new and the pump is good. When you say if the carbs are fully open.... once the engine is warmed up after a 1...
by jamesdevon
11 Mar 2008, 11:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: slow 1981 2L Aircooled
Replies: 17
Views: 2878

slow 1981 2L Aircooled

Hello people, My bus has been off the road for a while, It's just had a new vege 2L Aircooled in it and I'm getting it ready for a road trip. Everything is fine except it's slow, 60mph tops and rubbish on hills. I'm thinking the carbs may be clogged, is there anyway to check this or anything else I ...