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by billybodger
15 Feb 2011, 01:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: can this be done???
Replies: 2
Views: 631

can this be done???

Hi all. Building what I hope to be a very nice Dehler camper to take me on really long distance jaunts. The question is I have a 130 hp TDI motor from an Audi and want to fit it to an Auto box. Now the reason for this I have a 1.9 dg Reimo at the moment that is auto and am finding it very nice to dr...
by billybodger
16 Apr 2008, 19:37
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: bellhousing question and ECU info
Replies: 2
Views: 1163

bellhousing question and ECU info

This is my first time posting on this forum. I need to fit an engine and gearbox in my T25 I am trying to get my head around bellhousing issues. 1/ Diesel bellhousing, Do you use this when you fit Golf type petrol engines in order to get the engine to lean over.(or is there another reason for the us...
by billybodger
15 Apr 2008, 21:07
Forum: Modified
Topic: Got to have one
Replies: 2
Views: 676

Ok Thanks for the info.
John AKA billybodger
by billybodger
15 Apr 2008, 13:24
Forum: Modified
Topic: Got to have one
Replies: 2
Views: 676

Got to have one

Hi all.Just got my first ever T25 camper and feel like a kid in a toy shop but cant find the toy shops.I want a headlight eyebrow?.I have seen T25's with theses fitted they fit along the top of the front grill'a bit like the ones you see on BMW cars' if you know where to get these from please give d...
by billybodger
14 Apr 2008, 03:56
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Put your T25 engine ideas forward please
Replies: 25
Views: 3729

Hi all. It left factory as petrol powered.as for the Subaru option I have looked at that but my fear is if I had a problem down the line I would want to able to fix it on the side of the road without my Snap On box with me and find bits local.As for the gearbox it has not got one.That is why I ask t...
by billybodger
13 Apr 2008, 22:39
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Put your T25 engine ideas forward please
Replies: 25
Views: 3729

Well my thread is causing some interest,My friends have the same problem going up hills that is one of the reasons I will not go 1.6TD I am warming to the idea of 1.9TDI.But the really big issue for me is the LPG.I have a BMW that runs on LPG @ 51p per litre and it really breaks my heart to put petr...
by billybodger
12 Apr 2008, 22:56
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Put your T25 engine ideas forward please
Replies: 25
Views: 3729

Hi Folks Thanks for the replies and ideas.I am heading towards the 2.1 waterboxer at the moment!why some will ask.Well I will try to explain I want to run none ECU single carb and on LPG.I can sort the bits on Ebay for the gas conversion and carry about 150 ltrs of gas.The reason i am not over excit...
by billybodger
12 Apr 2008, 11:55
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Put your T25 engine ideas forward please
Replies: 25
Views: 3729

Put your T25 engine ideas forward please

Hello everybody. I am new to this camper scene my friends have campers and have decided to join them.Well the question is as follows.I have bought a watercooled 1984 DEHLER T25 without engine and gearbox.What is the best engine best gearbox to use.I intend to run the van on LPG because I have other ...