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by palmtree
20 Oct 2016, 19:00
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: BIG BUMPER REMOVAL
Replies: 3
Views: 2360

Re: BIG BUMPER REMOVAL

Thx for that
, it was the spoiler that was throwing me
managed to get it off without taking the spoiler off - but its not going to go back on easy without removing the spoiler , and all the fixings on the spoiler are just turning on themselves, GRRR.
Might scrap the spoiler..
by palmtree
19 Oct 2016, 18:57
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: BIG BUMPER REMOVAL
Replies: 3
Views: 2360

BIG BUMPER REMOVAL

Hi all can anyone give me any leads on how to take off the front big bumper on a vw t25 can see the two allen key bolts in the front bumper , but how do you get the side returns off ? can see a very inaccesable 13 mm bolt head down the side of the return side bumper, and the fixing at the bottom of ...
by palmtree
06 Sep 2016, 18:15
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: komet autohomes graphics
Replies: 4
Views: 3938

komet autohomes graphics

hi, have checked on the search to no avail,
there is someone on ebay who does Devon
but has anybody come across anyone who does a full set (or part)of graphics for the Autohomes Komet
last resort is go to the local couchline guy,
by palmtree
28 Nov 2011, 21:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: automatic transmission bands adjustment
Replies: 10
Views: 2837

Re: automatic transmission bands adjustment

thanks for the reply i take into acount what you are saying about foot pressure, i find if i keep a constant foot pressure it doesnt want to change from 1st to second unless i ease off the throttle or it reaches a speed /revs where it sounds/feels too high if i ease off and it goes into second gear ...
by palmtree
27 Nov 2011, 13:42
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: automatic transmission bands adjustment
Replies: 10
Views: 2837

Re: automatic transmission bands adjustment

yep , changed twice now , just to be sure, and have also put an additive in recomended by an auto gearbox specialist,
by palmtree
27 Nov 2011, 13:40
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Auto gearbox leak
Replies: 11
Views: 2506

Re: Auto gearbox leak

Cheers Palmtree. I'll have a go as the magic metal has only partially stopped it. If you happen to read this, can I just confirm there is no chance of knocking the cup into the gearbox ? Thank for the advice no chance, just tap it from all directions till you see/feel it move then carefully withdra...
by palmtree
26 Nov 2011, 21:00
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: automatic transmission bands adjustment
Replies: 10
Views: 2837

Re: automatic transmission bands adjustment

thanks for that link it confirmed what a friend had told me the torque settings were, just wasnt sure he had give me the right info as 87pound per foot seemed a lot, wasnt aware the adjustment was for second gear only though the very slight problem i have is my auto box changes real nice when it is ...
by palmtree
26 Nov 2011, 20:49
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Auto gearbox leak
Replies: 11
Views: 2506

Re: Auto gearbox leak

Hi all, yep when i got out there i saw the cover you meant. Mine is more to the front of the vehicle actually on the auto box. I got the circlip off but couldn't shift the plate. I was scared of doing irrepairable damage so i cleaned it off and put some metal filler in to get me slightly mobile whi...
by palmtree
25 Nov 2011, 18:11
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: automatic transmission bands adjustment
Replies: 10
Views: 2837

Re: automatic transmission bands adjustment

anyone got any info ?
thanks
by palmtree
23 Nov 2011, 19:10
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: automatic transmission bands adjustment
Replies: 10
Views: 2837

Re: automatic transmission bands adjustment

thanks for that ,have tried to download but failed,
has anyone already got a copy where they could give me a link to the relevant section re the torques etc
regards
by palmtree
22 Nov 2011, 19:09
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: automatic transmission bands adjustment
Replies: 10
Views: 2837

automatic transmission bands adjustment

hi all
have looked in the wiki and cant find any info on this subject
i am after the procedure and torque settings for adjusting the bands on an automatic gearbox , 1990 model
thanks in anticipation for any answers...
by palmtree
11 Apr 2011, 18:13
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: 1y engine transplant - surplus wires
Replies: 5
Views: 2810

1y engine transplant - surplus wires

hi all, have recently purchased a 1.9 diesel 1y engine from a 96 golf and it has a few wires i am not sure what to do with i have 3 pairs of wires yellow/white one from the fuel solenoid and a black/white wire red/white and black purple from little plasic box below pump yellow/brown and green/white ...
by palmtree
15 Mar 2011, 21:21
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Time for 1y
Replies: 14
Views: 10618

Re: Time for 1y

does that mean it is available ? i am treading gently ! lol
by palmtree
15 Mar 2011, 19:07
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Time for 1y
Replies: 14
Views: 10618

Re: Time for 1y

no worries mate, dont want to step on anyones toes,
so if anyone out there knows of a 1y let us know,
cheers