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by Aidan
02 Feb 2024, 18:44
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Loss of power and garage stumped by wiring
Replies: 15
Views: 32339

Re: Loss of power and garage stumped by wiring

if it has a distributor and you haven't replaced it or the rotor arm then maybe a good place to start, on a T3/T25 rotor arm and cap are 2 yearly service items originally as are spark plugs and air filter but I though EJ22 was a ecu/coil pack type ignition system - has it been modified from original...
by Aidan
02 Feb 2024, 18:39
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2wd suspension upgrade
Replies: 24
Views: 1041

Re: 2wd suspension upgrade

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by Aidan
02 Feb 2024, 13:34
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2wd suspension upgrade
Replies: 24
Views: 1041

Re: 2wd suspension upgrade

<r>There aren't many companies with the capital to design, test and order short runs of often slow selling stuff for 30+ year old vehicles, and Brexit has limited the import of some of the available European stuff, but that market has changed a bit due to TUV and other regulations and realistically ...
by Aidan
01 Feb 2024, 20:36
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1981 T25 gearbox problem (possibly)
Replies: 4
Views: 223

Re: 1981 T25 gearbox problem (possibly)

clutch fork is same whether cable or hydraulic if you have 10-15mm of pull at the gearbox end of the cable then broken fork is definitely a possibility Only way to find out is to remove the gearbox I'm afraid it will then be clear if it's the fork or the release bearing, orclutch at fault RJES make ...
by Aidan
27 Jan 2024, 08:59
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Resistor search. NON VW
Replies: 4
Views: 223

Re: Resistor search. NON VW

looks like 1/4 watt doing a picture search
by Aidan
27 Jan 2024, 08:56
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Problem getting into gears 5 spd - Help identifying
Replies: 12
Views: 938

Re: Problem getting into gears 5 spd - Help identifying

without the boot being correctly fitted or if it has split that will allow crap to get into the cup and ball joint which can make a nice grinding paste with the lube. The ali cup tends to wear, especially when loosely coupled. Worth taking it apart and servicing, cleaning cup and ball, checking for ...
by Aidan
24 Jan 2024, 20:52
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T3 Syncro running extremely rich when engine warm
Replies: 5
Views: 332

Re: T3 Syncro running extremely rich when engine warm

way back in 2004/5 three of us fitted Lambda probes from GSF to our new group buy JP stainless exhaust systems, all of them worked at first, all failed inside 700 miles, when tested before replacement the probe was cycling readings between high and low just as it should but it was like the ECU was s...
by Aidan
24 Jan 2024, 17:38
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Problem getting into gears 5 spd - Help identifying
Replies: 12
Views: 938

Re: Problem getting into gears 5 spd - Help identifying

rear linkage picture, the bit of boot at the bottom is the remains of the skirt from a previous boot and can be removed and discarded, the boot at the top (251 711 167 E) needs the skirt pulling over the cup and pulling down so the tube part is on the alloy cup and the ribs are above, this is what I...
by Aidan
23 Jan 2024, 18:10
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Speedometer, fuel gauge, temp gauge not working
Replies: 5
Views: 403

Re: Speedometer, fuel gauge, temp gauge not working

Many electrical issues are due to bad earths, and many bad earths are due to leaking windscreen and or condensation affecting the earthing points Speedo is mechanical Radiator fan is controlled by its own circuit with the sensor that switches being in the radiator Download the manuals from Syncrospo...
by Aidan
23 Jan 2024, 18:03
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hand brake cable
Replies: 8
Views: 418

Re: Hand brake cable

it's a toasty 13 degrees here, just a bit damp mind
that is 18' warmer than this time last week :shock:
by Aidan
23 Jan 2024, 17:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T3 Syncro running extremely rich when engine warm
Replies: 5
Views: 332

Re: T3 Syncro running extremely rich when engine warm

download the 2.1 manuals from Syncrosport.com or the Sir Adventure website and when doing maintenance/diagnostics follow the procedures - these engines are simple by comparison with modern engines. I'd be checking the idle switch on the throttle body and also that the vacuum take off spigot on the p...
by Aidan
22 Jan 2024, 08:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hand brake cable
Replies: 8
Views: 418

Re: Hand brake cable

clean up the earth point for the fuel sender and check/replace breather hoses whilst you are there
by Aidan
19 Jan 2024, 10:06
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: hot engine, cold cab... and vice-versa.
Replies: 14
Views: 864

Re: hot engine, cold cab... and vice-versa.

184 delivery destination Audi, Germany SW region, the 42 might be the actual dealership code
by Aidan
18 Jan 2024, 17:28
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Ignition control / amplifier module and wiring?
Replies: 2
Views: 338

Re: Ignition control / amplifier module and wiring?

photos would help, sounds like you've a later engine trying to marry up to earlier cooling system you can post pictures pretty easily using imgur the black box with an i in it when you write a post under the left side front seat there's a stamped plate with the type number on it that will tell us wh...
by Aidan
17 Jan 2024, 19:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: hot engine, cold cab... and vice-versa.
Replies: 14
Views: 864

Re: hot engine, cold cab... and vice-versa.

So yes it was originally a 1.9 with Carb 253 S67 left hand drive Kombi shell = 253 ie van with windows and seatbelts Multivan = S 1.9 78hp, ie DG engine = 6 Standard transmission M299 = Syncro is the 7 x2 is the colour, twice because same colour top and bottom Dove Grey Metallic =LH5U UG Interior is...