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by Grun
21 Jun 2009, 17:44
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: CT Engine Restoration
Replies: 62
Views: 8255

Re: CT Engine Restoration

Although I do not have the torque figures for the CT, I suspect 'Camperfan' may be confusing the flywheel bolt torque (253 lbs/ft in my book for the earlier Aircooled engines) with t'other end of the crankshaft. :D Bolt is right hand thread.(i.e anticlockwise to remove) IIRC Half inch (or threequart...
by Grun
21 Jun 2009, 15:00
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: CT Engine Restoration
Replies: 62
Views: 8255

Re: CT Engine Restoration

Any one know what torque this bad boy has? cos i cant get it off :x (The fan hub nut) Probably about 40 or 50 lbs/ft......... my Aircooled books are for earlier versions of the 1600 engines, but quote around those figures for the crankshaft pulley bolt which is in the same position, (screwed into t...
by Grun
20 Jun 2009, 18:14
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: fuel gauge + temp gauge fault
Replies: 3
Views: 686

Re: fuel gauge + temp gauge fault

The voltage stabilizer is common to both instruments and could therefore be the cause. Have a look at this thread.... scroll down and there is a photo of the back of the instruments, the voltage stabilizer is arrowed 12V in 10V out. http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=48092" onc...
by Grun
20 Jun 2009, 10:58
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: New camper problems.
Replies: 9
Views: 1544

Re: New camper problems.

I took the solenoid apart and energised it and it worked well pulling the starter gear out. Cleaned up the connections got it back on the engine and no difference,not yippee. So that ones got me for now guess it a problem on the starter. One way to check the starter is to connect from the ring term...
by Grun
19 Jun 2009, 17:38
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Electrical Help - Headlights
Replies: 7
Views: 944

Re: Electrical Help - Headlights

All part of the service chaps........... but must I hold my hand up and admit that the original photo was not one I took, but was saved from an earlier thread in case it could be of use to someone in the future. Saves a lot of searching (and typing). Those earths are a good place to start, can cause...
by Grun
19 Jun 2009, 11:22
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Electrical Help - Headlights
Replies: 7
Views: 944

Re: Electrical Help - Headlights

Have a look at these 'crown earths' in fuse box area.
Front main/dip and side lights should all earth here. Tail lights earth at rear of van.
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Mike
by Grun
13 Jun 2009, 15:45
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: VW T25 1982 Auto transmission not starting
Replies: 4
Views: 1540

Re: VW T25 1982 Auto transmission not starting

lexwykes,
Have a look at this topic/thread,

http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.p ... 6#p7346046" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

(You may have to scroll up to the begining)

Mike
by Grun
12 Jun 2009, 18:17
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Petrol Tank Leak ?? Help please
Replies: 8
Views: 1988

Re: Petrol Tank Leak ?? Help please

sabcully, Mine tends to have a wiff of petrol when tank is brim full, but has been up and down to South West France many times like that. Just don't fill the tank above about 3/4, and carry a spare can full (But not on the ferry!). Don't let it spoil your trip, fix it when you come back. (You are ne...
by Grun
11 Jun 2009, 08:58
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 Big help needed pleaseeeeeeee!!!!!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 9340

Re: T25 Big help needed pleaseeeeeeee!!!!!!!

Tattoomaster, You may get some clues from the wiring colour codes. The sender that controls the temperature gauge is normally connected to a Yellow/Red wire and a brown earth wire. The sender that signals the fuel injection normally has a white wire (and a brown/blue earth wire) The oil pressure swi...
by Grun
08 Jun 2009, 10:17
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Allen head bolts
Replies: 7
Views: 1215

Re: Allen head bolts

Kev,
This lot may be able to help.......

http://www.namrick.co.uk/browse.asp?PCID=10" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Mike
by Grun
02 Jun 2009, 12:46
Forum: Campers
Topic: 3 way Fridge "Instructions Manual"
Replies: 3
Views: 1188

Re: 3 way Fridge "Instructions Manual"

Kev,
http://wiki.club8090.co.uk/index.php/Do ... rigerators" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.club80-90.co.uk/pages/downlo ... xRM212.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Apparently RM 212 models A to F are very similar.

Mike
by Grun
24 May 2009, 12:31
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: 2.1 keeps cutting out
Replies: 20
Views: 2880

Re: 2.1 keeps cutting out

syncrosimon said...... Cant remember off hand if it makes and breaks or breaks and makes, but you should see and here a little click at the same time. This item can be adjusted, and as the spindle wears in the throttle body (gradually causing and increase in idle speed over the years) it also change...
by Grun
21 May 2009, 11:17
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: wiring diagram T25 1985
Replies: 12
Views: 19251

Re: wiring diagram T25 1985

plantpot wrote:Hi, please could anyone advise where i could find wiring diagrams for the VW T25, 1985 1.9L? thanks

Try http://www.club80-90.co.uk/pages/downloads.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

'Club stuff' (top of page) 'Downloads' 'Technical' 'Elect' etc.
Mike
by Grun
20 May 2009, 17:55
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Starting problems - click click nothing!
Replies: 5
Views: 913

Re: Starting problems - click click nothing!

Here is a good list from Martin 'Red Westie' :ok well I'll give you a list: Poor earth points (everything should be free from corrosion, tight and in good condition) Loose battery terminals (check the obvious first) Poor solenoid feed /corroded terminal (pull off the spade connector to check and cle...
by Grun
20 May 2009, 10:44
Forum: Campers
Topic: Have you seen my knob?
Replies: 15
Views: 1957

Re: Have you seen my knob?

Several years ago I replaced the missing ones on my Electrolux 212F with new Electrolux knobs, but they were very flimsy and broke again almost immediately. Went to B&Q, got a couple of wooden cupboard knobs and fettled them to fit. Marked the index points on them with a little groove and a line...