All went well I'm pleased to report.
Only slight niggle was the top pipe resealing. I hadn't checked its condition prior to starting and managed to get it to seal in the end but I definitely need to get a new one.
Thanks again.
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- 09 Sep 2016, 10:16
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Changing Header Tank
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1377
- 08 Sep 2016, 11:58
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Changing Header Tank
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1377
Re: Changing Header Tank
Thanks Gents.
Had thought about the risk of damaging the hoses, like the idea of tieing them up though and I might look to see if I can source a bung or two.
Had thought about the risk of damaging the hoses, like the idea of tieing them up though and I might look to see if I can source a bung or two.
- 08 Sep 2016, 10:58
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Changing Header Tank
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1377
Changing Header Tank
I'm looking to change my header tank later on today (1.9 DG). Is there any schoolboy errors I can avoid? Plan so far is to: 1. Ensure all is cool. Remove cap. 2. Clamp top and bottom hoses. Prob uses mole grips with padding. 3. Siphon out coolant from old tank. 4. Unplug sender 5. Unfasten hoses fro...
- 07 Jan 2016, 10:14
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Trusted Garage Request - Stoke-on-Trent
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1514
Re: Trusted Garage Request - Stoke-on-Trent
no, thanks for just saying..
..it would be interesting to know what the issues were, but there will always be a happy/unhappy customer balance
I guess there's no substitute for going down and having a chat first..
..it would be interesting to know what the issues were, but there will always be a happy/unhappy customer balance
I guess there's no substitute for going down and having a chat first..
- 06 Jan 2016, 13:18
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Trusted Garage Request - Stoke-on-Trent
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1514
Re: Trusted Garage Request - Stoke-on-Trent
cheers, I'll give them a call..
- 06 Jan 2016, 10:55
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Trusted Garage Request - Stoke-on-Trent
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1514
Trusted Garage Request - Stoke-on-Trent
Hi, I need to get the tappets set on my 1989 WBX 2.1 (DG carb not DJ injection).
Can anyone in the Stoke-on-Trent area recommend a garage I can call?
Anywhere within 15 miles of ST11 would be good.
Thanks
Can anyone in the Stoke-on-Trent area recommend a garage I can call?
Anywhere within 15 miles of ST11 would be good.
Thanks

- 21 Jan 2013, 13:44
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: DG to DJ - re-jetting the standard carb
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3350
Re: DG to DJ - re-jetting the standard carb
cheers gents
makes things a lot simpler
makes things a lot simpler
- 21 Jan 2013, 13:03
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: DG to DJ - re-jetting the standard carb
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3350
DG to DJ - re-jetting the standard carb
Afternoon,
Going to take the plunge and replace my 1.9DG (1989, 4 speed, 65mph crusing speed) with a 2.1DJ unit.
To anybody who has done this, what size jets did you use when re-jetting the standard pierburg?
Going to fit a new clutch and spigot bush, any other hints?
cheers
Going to take the plunge and replace my 1.9DG (1989, 4 speed, 65mph crusing speed) with a 2.1DJ unit.
To anybody who has done this, what size jets did you use when re-jetting the standard pierburg?
Going to fit a new clutch and spigot bush, any other hints?
cheers
- 17 Feb 2012, 06:25
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: Replacement Alternator problems
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6142
Re: Replacement Alternator problems
that was going to be my next question.. ..am I going to notice much difference? I have 2 batteries, half decent sound system, a skytag and the usual smattering of lights. i find I sometimes have to top up either of the two batteries before we go away on holiday but I reckon thats down to lack of mil...
- 16 Feb 2012, 08:25
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: Replacement Alternator problems
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6142
Re: Replacement Alternator problems
Hi, I'm resurrecting this thread as I would like to uprate my existing 45A alternator on my 1989 1.9DG to a 65A one. Using the part numbers kindly supplied by kevtherev 9see below). Will any of the 3 65A options fit or are there subtle differences? I think that the MX refers to one fitted to the TD ...
- 09 Jan 2012, 07:04
- Forum: Any Other Matters
- Topic: Surf Boards ????
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5100
Re: Surf Boards ????
thinking of doing the same thing...
...were they 953 feet and 763 bars?
cheers
t
...were they 953 feet and 763 bars?
cheers
t
- 14 Jul 2011, 06:06
- Forum: Camping & Travelling
- Topic: Where would you go?.. or have you been?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2140
Re: Where would you go?.. or have you been?
cheers for all the info folks..
..just got to make a decision now, thats the problem with t'internet, too much info and time is valuable

..just got to make a decision now, thats the problem with t'internet, too much info and time is valuable
- 13 Jul 2011, 15:20
- Forum: Camping & Travelling
- Topic: Where would you go?.. or have you been?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2140
Re: Where would you go?.. or have you been?
cheers Trish...
...yep, have been to caerfai once but a lads only do and can't really remember the prevailing conditions
is the beach OK?
...yep, have been to caerfai once but a lads only do and can't really remember the prevailing conditions
is the beach OK?
- 13 Jul 2011, 15:11
- Forum: Camping & Travelling
- Topic: Where would you go?.. or have you been?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2140
Where would you go?.. or have you been?
Hello there, we're off for a weeks camping in September with new son (3 months) and a 3 year old daughter, she wants to be beside the seaside. I've been through the searches and narrowed it down to the following. Does anyone have any personal experience and can recommend? Gwythian farm near St Ives;...
- 08 Sep 2010, 18:35
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Changing the silencer - 1.9DG late
- Replies: 2
- Views: 805
Re: Changing the silencer - 1.9DG late
cheers Gadders I'll fasten the straps back up and have another go