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by Darbs
06 Feb 2014, 13:58
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Van losing power when cold
Replies: 1
Views: 645

Van losing power when cold

T25 1.6 td 1990 , van starts ok then I drive for a couple of minutes pull up at junction and lose power ,sometimes it stalls .Power comes back then it happens again when I pull up at lights junction etc a few minutes later however it doesn't happen after that? I've had fuel filter changed and additi...
by Darbs
09 May 2013, 13:11
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: gearbox
Replies: 1
Views: 457

gearbox

just took the van to have its mot and was struggling to get gears in top end of gearbox (1.6 td 5 speed) ie reverse 2nd and 4th managed to get it to garage then felt something break and the gearstick came out! Havnt had any feedback from garage yet , has anyone had a similar experience and if so ple...
by Darbs
23 May 2012, 19:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake discs
Replies: 5
Views: 730

Brake discs

Front brake discs for a 1990 1.6td, are they expensive ? Been quoted 120 quid, does that sound steep? R they difficult to source? Is there more than one type? Thanks for looking
by Darbs
24 Jan 2010, 22:12
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Body work rust
Replies: 6
Views: 1711

Re: Body work rust

There's no chance of me doing it, over the last couple of years it's get the t cut out to get rid of the rust Staines and slap on the hammerite!! But now holes are starting to appear it's time to get some quotes. It would be ideal if there was someone local who has worked on T25s . I've got no inten...
by Darbs
24 Jan 2010, 08:30
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Body work rust
Replies: 6
Views: 1711

Body work rust

Well the time has come to start getting some quotes on bodywork. The vans an autosleeper trident. The usual places are needing to be replaced. Sills,steps,area around fridge vent and around some of the windows!!!! I live in the Stafford, west mids area, can anyone recommend any decent body shops in ...
by Darbs
24 Jan 2010, 08:04
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Interior lights not working
Replies: 5
Views: 1360

Re: Interior lights not working

Still not working with ignition on, fuse seems ok but will change anyway, the switch does look a little corroded
by Darbs
23 Jan 2010, 18:27
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Interior lights not working
Replies: 5
Views: 1360

Re: Interior lights not working

Thanx , I'm aware of the 3 switch, I was thinking are they suposed to work with the autosleeper having 12v lighting?
by Darbs
23 Jan 2010, 18:14
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Interior lights not working
Replies: 5
Views: 1360

Interior lights not working

Just replaced both bulbs on lights that work when doors are opened , however they don't work. I've checked fuse and that's ok, any ideas? The vans an autosleeper trident, thanx for lookin
by Darbs
11 Jul 2008, 05:36
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: stainless on a 1.6 td
Replies: 0
Views: 843

stainless on a 1.6 td

Just had a stainless exhaust fitted but the van seems to be down on power ? Before you could hear the sound of the turbo does this seem right ?
by Darbs
15 May 2008, 20:45
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Over reving 16td
Replies: 13
Views: 2140

garage says its the fuel pump knackered due to bio diesel use, does this sound right ? if so whats the cost of a replacement ?
by Darbs
11 May 2008, 20:58
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Over reving 16td
Replies: 13
Views: 2140

I have turned the engine off whilst its over reving and it stops straight away, it does seem to over rev more when using veg oil, would be nice if plenty of wd40 does the trick ! but the accelerator pedal not returning wouldnt explain the increase in revs.
by Darbs
09 May 2008, 21:28
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Over reving 16td
Replies: 13
Views: 2140

to be honest i havnt checked the oil for a while as i dont use the van daily, ive got some wynnes diesel purge system is it worth trying ?
by Darbs
09 May 2008, 21:14
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Over reving 16td
Replies: 13
Views: 2140

Never noticed, it always smokes on start up as you would expect with a diesel, the turbo was replaced about 5k ago
by Darbs
09 May 2008, 20:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Over reving 16td
Replies: 13
Views: 2140

Over reving 16td

Any ideas? The engine on my 16td 1990 keeps over reving. I dont think its the accelerator cable as the revs just keep increasing ie you pull up to the traffic lights and the revs just slowly increase until its to loud so i put her into gear and hold her stationary with the brakes !! This brings the ...
by Darbs
22 Apr 2008, 21:34
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: leisure battery
Replies: 2
Views: 684

leisure battery

Ive got no power to the 12v, ive checked all fuses and im guessing that the leisure battery is knackered ? Any ideas ? Its a 1990 autosleeper 16td, if it is the battery what do they cost ?