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- 06 Apr 2024, 07:17
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Slow turnover with misfire
- Replies: 9
- Views: 257
Re: Slow turnover with misfire
Hello, Post up some good clear photos, lhs engine bay, centre, and rhs. Show the distributor set-up. Remove starter motor, emery paper clean its hole in the bellhousing, make sure the bottom bolt is properly tightened. Use jump leads and a second battery to see if there is a difference. Air-Cooled B...
- 23 Mar 2024, 17:19
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Thinking of buying 'twins'
- Replies: 1
- Views: 156
Thinking of buying 'twins'
Hello everybody,
Another little video, showing all the components and what to look out for when considering a pair of Solex PDSIT carbs for a
2litre CU air-cooled engine..
Enjoy...
Cordialement,
Another little video, showing all the components and what to look out for when considering a pair of Solex PDSIT carbs for a
2litre CU air-cooled engine..
Enjoy...
Cordialement,
- 25 Feb 2024, 19:48
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Latest CT engine video
- Replies: 1
- Views: 130
Latest CT engine video
Hello everybody,
It has been a while since my last VW video....
So I hope it was worth the wait..
Effectively a 4 part redo of previous builds, trying to answer some of the questios I have been asked over the years...
Air-Cooled bliss
Cordialement,
It has been a while since my last VW video....
So I hope it was worth the wait..
Effectively a 4 part redo of previous builds, trying to answer some of the questios I have been asked over the years...
Air-Cooled bliss
Cordialement,
- 17 Feb 2024, 21:05
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Timing CT engine with electronic distributor.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 152
Re: Timing CT engine with electronic distributor.
Hello there, Still at it?? Are you still running the twin carbs?? Set your timing at about 8 to 10 degrees BTDC at tickover, carb vacuum plugged, at about 850 tickover. Then check your advance at higher revs with the vacuum pipe connected... Towards the end of this video you will see what I mean WJP...
- 13 Feb 2024, 17:25
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Front passenger grease cap keeps coming off...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3592
Re: Front passenger grease cap keeps coming off...
Hello, Removing the grease cap with out tears.... :wink: You will need some 8 mm by 20,25 and 30 mm long sacrificial bolts and a small hammer. Wedge the appropriate size bolt between the lip of the cap and the bub..it will be at an angle. Now tap it straight, the cap will start to lift away, repeat ...
- 13 Feb 2024, 07:34
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Help, What oil should i use?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 488
Re: Help, What oil should i use?
Hello,
AI text if ever I saw one....
Ask them a test question... like where is the screen wash filler....??
Should sort the bots from ther hoomans...
Cordialement,
AI text if ever I saw one....
Ask them a test question... like where is the screen wash filler....??
Should sort the bots from ther hoomans...
Cordialement,
- 23 Jan 2024, 08:23
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Hand brake cable
- Replies: 8
- Views: 416
Re: Hand brake cable
Hello,
If you are going to take the tank out...
As you are on a CU, consider changing the hot air feed that goes over the tank and on to the front. The flexy tube has foam inside which may have collapsed thus restricting air flow.
Air-Cooled Bliss...
Cordialement,
If you are going to take the tank out...
As you are on a CU, consider changing the hot air feed that goes over the tank and on to the front. The flexy tube has foam inside which may have collapsed thus restricting air flow.
Air-Cooled Bliss...
Cordialement,
- 31 Dec 2023, 09:24
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: Lithium Leisure Battery
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4132
Re: Lithium Leisure Battery
Brickwerks offer a 14.5 volt alternator regulator so would that bring the charging of lithium to 100% ? Hello, As I understand it you should not charge a lithium battery directly from an alternator and regulator. I have a 'smart' split charge relay which is the power feed to the entire leisure sy...
- 30 Dec 2023, 20:59
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: Lithium Leisure Battery
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4132
Re: Lithium Leisure Battery
Hello, I have recently fitted a 100 AH lithium iron phosphate to my van. So far no problems, it runs my diesel heater all night with no issues. I have not fitted a fancy charger, as the leisure feed is by split charge relay. I have 200 watts of solar power through a WMP basic controller. The only ad...
- 28 Dec 2023, 18:05
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Decent welders in Surrey/SW London? (inner & outer sills)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 507
Re: Decent welders in Surrey/SW London? (inner & outer sills)
Hello and welcome,
Air-Cooled Bliss....
CT or CU engine..??
I've got the welding kit and the workshop...but a long way away...
Cordialement...
Air-Cooled Bliss....
CT or CU engine..??
I've got the welding kit and the workshop...but a long way away...
Cordialement...
- 07 Dec 2023, 10:47
- Forum: Technical, Alternative & Modified
- Topic: Thank you all
- Replies: 32
- Views: 33034
Re: HELP! Please everyone read this !!!
Done...
Cordialement,
Cordialement,
- 07 Dec 2023, 10:47
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Thank you all
- Replies: 31
- Views: 18465
Re: HELP! Please everyone read this !!!
Done...
Cordialement,
Cordialement,
- 07 Dec 2023, 10:47
- Forum: Campers
- Topic: Thank you all
- Replies: 30
- Views: 25428
Re: HELP! Please everyone read this !!!
Done...
Cordialement,
Cordialement,
- 07 Dec 2023, 10:47
- Forum: Restoration and Major Repairs
- Topic: Thank you all
- Replies: 30
- Views: 29919
Re: HELP! Please everyone read this !!!
Done...
Cordialement,
Cordialement,
- 13 Oct 2023, 01:20
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1600 ct solex 34 pict 4 rebuild kit.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 949
Re: 1600 ct solex 34 pict 4 rebuild kit.
Hello and congratulations on your first post.
Pict 34*4 and 5 parts available here...
https://www.carburateurwinkel.nl/conten ... delen.html
Change to Eng at the top of the page..
A little video to help...
Cordialement,
Pict 34*4 and 5 parts available here...
https://www.carburateurwinkel.nl/conten ... delen.html
Change to Eng at the top of the page..
A little video to help...
Cordialement,