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by andymacdonald30
14 Jul 2011, 21:50
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: 1.9 Peugeot motor
Replies: 8
Views: 6774

Re: 1.9 Peugeot motor

This is the first time I have been on this forum for quite a long time I am devastated by the comments posted about the van I sold Firstly I would like to say sorry to the nice people who bought the van I had no problems with the gearbox when I was running it Secondly the conversion was done prior t...
by andymacdonald30
07 Mar 2009, 22:46
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Leaking clutch cylinder maybe?
Replies: 3
Views: 621

Re: Leaking clutch cylinder maybe?

Keep a very close check on the brake/clutch fluid level

If it has not dropped then its water
if it has then its the master cylinder leaking

Andy
by andymacdonald30
07 Mar 2009, 22:42
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Rear Door struts
Replies: 11
Views: 2334

Re: Rear Door struts

Get some new struts I think they should be strong enough to keep the tailgate with a rack on up and steady Unless the bike rack is very heavy ? Or just go for the copper tube I am not too sure I would want to totally trust this method What happens if the tube slips Bang Ouch and a sore head Andy
by andymacdonald30
07 Mar 2009, 22:37
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Welding indoors
Replies: 48
Views: 6839

Re: Welding indoors

:rofl Have i amused you? :mrgreen: Yes fairly amused I used to ask questions like that and with good advice I managed to survive :ok So there is hope for you yet :shock: :lol: Where abouts are you if you'r near Aldershot Hants I have a 15x10 ft market traders frame and tarp you could borrow but the...
by andymacdonald30
07 Mar 2009, 22:27
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: mig welding - complete novice
Replies: 24
Views: 6936

Re: mig welding - complete novice

The wire sometimes get stuck on the spring wire thingie inside the bend on the gun Is it a new machine? If not the wire thingie may be rusty or even full of dirt Check the bronze nozzle first though or you have to take the entire gun apart Don't bother buying the welding wire from Halfrauds they onl...
by andymacdonald30
25 Feb 2009, 20:12
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: fixing points for 3/4 rock and roll bed?
Replies: 4
Views: 3480

Re: fixing points for 3/4 rock and roll bed?

A few years ago I got some rock n roll seat brackets from JK and they came with fitting instructions I seem to remember that the 2 arms at the back of the brackets had to be fixed to the firewall of the engine bay But I recently got some from fleebay and they are only fitted to the woodwork of the s...
by andymacdonald30
30 Dec 2008, 21:35
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Paint Your Wagon - with a roller!
Replies: 3080
Views: 5296415

Re: Paint Your Wagon - with a roller!

I wonder if you could mix in some metal flake into this paint

Now that would be good if you can

Andy
by andymacdonald30
25 Dec 2008, 21:48
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Rear Hub Nuts
Replies: 23
Views: 7422

Re: Rear Hub Nuts

I got the tool from Just Kampers socket and 3/4 drive bar I also got the back plates etc as well from them New nuts came from GSF as did the new drums, slave cylinders, shoes, and CV joints rubbers etc What a pig of a job I ended up cutting the things of and just renewing them Mind you after a total...
by andymacdonald30
22 Dec 2008, 21:31
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: cab roof liner
Replies: 8
Views: 2084

Re: cab roof liner

I have been looking at my roof liner with a view to renewing it In the front it looks as if it is held in place by some folded over metal tags Further back it seems to be held up and in place by thin metal rods So I presume that you remove the liner from the tags and just pull it backwards until it ...
by andymacdonald30
19 Dec 2008, 17:59
Forum: Alternative Fuels Forum
Topic: Hypermiling.....Is it worth the effort?
Replies: 40
Views: 17456

Re: Hypermiling.....Is it worth the effort?

Yes I have had that pleasure Trying to stop without the servo assistance A drive belt snapped on a transit I was in There were more skid marks on the inside of the van that there were out side :run To gain better fuel mileage in my T25 I have fitted a Peugeot engine :shock: 1.9 n/a diesel approx 42 ...
by andymacdonald30
18 Dec 2008, 20:18
Forum: Alternative Fuels Forum
Topic: Hypermiling.....Is it worth the effort?
Replies: 40
Views: 17456

Re:

Don't think it's got much to do with needing to jump on the clutch or not... It's surely the fact that there is a constant and fairly consistent and even ratardation limiting runaway speed when in gear, even before the brakes have to be used. Dipping the clutch at the last moment or so, is no great...
by andymacdonald30
17 Nov 2008, 21:52
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Radius Rod for an 86 plate T25
Replies: 24
Views: 5600

New sleeves

I repaced the sleves and bushes on my 81 t25 with new parts from GSF
But this was 2 years ago
Have they gone obsolete now
I need to do my 87 t25 now
If they are no longer available I will just make some

Andy
by andymacdonald30
16 Nov 2008, 17:54
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: non starting 1.9 diesel - less jip more go
Replies: 90
Views: 16640

Non stsrter

Glad to see the problem is sorted

I had exactly the same thing on my oil burner
Changed the bottom pully and the thiming sliped by 1 notch

Took me ages to find the problem

Andy
by andymacdonald30
08 Nov 2008, 23:23
Forum: Alternative Fuels Forum
Topic: When is a litre of fuel not a litre of fuel?
Replies: 29
Views: 11864

fuel supplies

I have seen this on another forum There are a few things that I would consider are important facts that may affect the delivery of fuel 1 The E Mail was from Durban Aus ambient temp A damn sight hotter than in the UK 2 the pipeline from the fuel delivery point to the customer's tanks are they over o...
by andymacdonald30
08 Nov 2008, 19:10
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: engine conversions costings
Replies: 9
Views: 3775

cost for a 1.9 td peugeot conversion

It is very much cheaper to buy a pug lump than a VW one I got mine for the astounding amount of 75 quid for the lump There are conversion kits available from about 300 pounds or so on a different forum I have not had a good look through this one yet to see if the advert is posted anywhere And with a...