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quality parts manufacturers

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So we buy quite a lot of bits from GSF eurocarparts and the like. Quality can be OE or pi$$ poor. Mr Baxter tends to sell the better quality ones but...
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by HarryMann » 07 Jul 2015, 10:45

Add your van details to your signature , and then it will be on every post

STATE THE ENGINE TYPE and Gbox (4 or 5 speed or Syncro ) age of van and...

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31 Jan 2021, 19:27
itchylinks

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by itchyfeet » 26 Dec 2017, 19:04

Now here

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

Itchylinks

VW T3 T25 useful links
You can add pics here and copy BB code link then...

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Last post by freckvan1
02 Jan 2018, 13:04
Coolant expansion tank completely empty.

Last post by gary1998 « Today, 19:28
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by Gingermagic » 20 Sep 2020, 15:00
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Hi All,

Last night, on a short trip, the temperature warning light was flashing at me for the whole journey.

I checked the coolant level, and all...
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Today, 19:28
Recon turbo

Last post by 4x4 Bus « Today, 18:04
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by JustSharon » Today, 09:49

Hey Gents and Ladies.

Looking for a recon turbo company - any recommendations? It's for the AFN in the syncro.

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Last post by 4x4 Bus
Today, 18:04
Fuel Tank Stopper/Plug

Last post by Brick « Today, 15:00
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by LeeCarey » Today, 13:10

Hi All, have my new fuel tank all ready to go back in but cant for the life of me find a stopper for the unused flow and return pipes. Any ideas...

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Last post by Brick
Today, 15:00
fitting a 2ltr Aircooled engine into a 1600 Aircooled van

Last post by Aidan « Today, 13:25
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by mikereader » Today, 12:55

Hi,
I am hoping someone may have done this in the past. I am just getting back into my 2 vans ( 1976 2ltr bay window & 1980 air-cooled type 25)...

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Today, 13:25
Gear Box Ratios ( 4sp and 5sp )

Last post by multisi « Yesterday, 22:32
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by Smiffo » Yesterday, 21:02

A few years ago I went through the trials of swapping my 4sp gear linkage to match the 5sp box I had.
TBH it was a right lash up.

What irritated me...

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Yesterday, 22:32
Front wheel bearings

Last post by TONYT25T25 « Yesterday, 20:03
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by kentishvanman » Yesterday, 19:30

Not sure which way to go.
The M o T certificate says...slight play in n/s front wheel bearing . The examiner said the bearings need's repacking.
Yes...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
Yesterday, 20:03
CU 2 litre pushrod / cam follower question

Last post by ajsimmo « 16 Oct 2021, 08:30
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by Chuggerbus » 03 Oct 2021, 14:35

Hello club 80-90 please may I ask for your advice on a problem I am having?
My CU has always been noisy and despite asking for the tappets to be...

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Last post by ajsimmo
16 Oct 2021, 08:30
Rear Springs

Last post by Triumphant59 « 15 Oct 2021, 10:38
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by Triumphant59 » 15 Oct 2021, 06:54

One of the rear springs on my 83 t25 Caravelle has broken. The springs fitted have 4 big coils which looking on Heritage parts site suggests they are...

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Last post by Triumphant59
15 Oct 2021, 10:38
Dummy Clutch replacement

Last post by Aidan « 15 Oct 2021, 07:49
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by Joelbtdavies » 10 Oct 2021, 14:33

Hi, I'm very new here and if there's a forum that I should be looking at instead please do point me in the right direction.

I had trouble with the...

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Last post by Aidan
15 Oct 2021, 07:49
Help! Bowden cable snapped..

Last post by slowcoach « 13 Oct 2021, 22:01
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by slowcoach » 13 Oct 2021, 11:38

After dismantling the sliding door lock components, it appears the Bowden cable has snapped at the rear end, right near where the circlip connects....

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Last post by slowcoach
13 Oct 2021, 22:01
WBX won't fire

Last post by Lanciaman « 13 Oct 2021, 18:15
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by Lanciaman » 08 Oct 2021, 17:37

Can anyone suggest what this might be, please. Petrol WBX, auto gearbox, 1985, 100k miles. In reasonable condition.
Stood unused for 9 months, last...

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Last post by Lanciaman
13 Oct 2021, 18:15
Coolant hose- thermostat housing to head

Last post by Nigelg37 « 13 Oct 2021, 13:08
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by Nigelg37 » 18 Jun 2021, 15:34
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Hello, hope everyone is ok and enjoyed the sun whilst we had it.

Does anybody know if the short 'S' shaped hose that fits between the thermostate...
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Last post by Nigelg37
13 Oct 2021, 13:08
Early Coolant system metal cross pipe

Last post by freckvan1 « 12 Oct 2021, 22:28
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by freckvan1 » 11 Oct 2021, 20:10

Evening All,
I’m struggling to find part number and the part itself for the metal cross pipe on my early cooling system.
My original looking pretty...

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Last post by freckvan1
12 Oct 2021, 22:28
Water water everywhere

Last post by sump « 11 Oct 2021, 18:06
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by sump » 11 Oct 2021, 17:40

Just thought I would check the timing only to find water, water, and yes more water all over the engine.

It looks in the almost dark that it's the...

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Last post by sump
11 Oct 2021, 18:06
1.6TD engine I.D.

Last post by Aidan « 11 Oct 2021, 13:12
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by ianvfr750 » 07 Sep 2021, 13:54

The engine on my 1991 1.6TD has been changed at some point in its life and I'm trying to find out what year of van my replacement engine came from....

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Last post by Aidan
11 Oct 2021, 13:12
Reservoir under front, left wheel arch

Last post by Jay Peg « 10 Oct 2021, 19:43
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by Jay Peg » 10 Oct 2021, 17:58

Hi there,

there’s a reservoir under my left front wheel arch
that doesn’t appear to be functional.
Can anyone tell me what it is or use to be used...

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Last post by Jay Peg
10 Oct 2021, 19:43
1990 - 2.1 DJ WBX - Cutting out, but infrequently

Last post by ManicGTI « 10 Oct 2021, 14:05
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by ManicGTI » 13 Sep 2021, 09:54
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Ok, so I know there's a million 'cutting out' posts on here so apologies for adding another one - I couldn't find one that was the same!

Symptoms: ...
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Last post by ManicGTI
10 Oct 2021, 14:05
Electric priming fuel pump.

Last post by Brick « 10 Oct 2021, 12:26
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by Brick » 03 Oct 2021, 17:00

Hi, thanks for the add. I have a 1986 1.9 petrol camper named brick. When we got him he was awful to start even after two days stood. Changed the...

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Last post by Brick
10 Oct 2021, 12:26
Intermittent breakdown

Last post by matteo « 09 Oct 2021, 22:21
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by rollercoaster » 08 Aug 2020, 12:14
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The AGG (Golf 2.0 petrol non turbo) is being a pain.. as it keeps randomly cutting out. Been in the engine area no loose wires and its just started...
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Last post by matteo
09 Oct 2021, 22:21
Where could I get main bearings made to order?

Last post by ajsimmo « 09 Oct 2021, 21:31
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by beergut100 » 17 Sep 2021, 08:06
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I have been trying for months to get some 0.25 main bearings with separate thrust for DG engine. I have come to the conclusion that there are none...
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Last post by ajsimmo
09 Oct 2021, 21:31
Advice on 1.9DG Cold starting funny

Last post by Stesaw « 07 Oct 2021, 16:43
Replies: 12
by Stesaw » 05 Oct 2021, 15:25

Ok so recently my 1.9 has been starting iffy from cold as in it isnt firing on all 4, or at least that's what it sounds like the revs will drop to...

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Last post by Stesaw
07 Oct 2021, 16:43
Auto box

Last post by kentishvanman « 06 Oct 2021, 17:26
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by kentishvanman » 06 Oct 2021, 16:35

Do any of you knowledgeable lads know what the difference, litres, is between the marks on the autobox dipstick?
!987 DG petrol/lpg
Thanks.

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Last post by kentishvanman
06 Oct 2021, 17:26
Powerflex bushes

Last post by Dazco « 05 Oct 2021, 07:28

by Dazco » 05 Oct 2021, 07:28

A few years ago i fitted a full set of front end powerflex bushes, bought through this site with a discount from brikworks.
I was under the van...

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Last post by Dazco
05 Oct 2021, 07:28
1.9 waterbox cutting out

Last post by RichK213 « 04 Oct 2021, 22:05
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by RichK213 » 08 Sep 2021, 15:07

Afternoon all, it of a strange one. Took my 1.9 water box out over the weekend. Turned over and struggled to start, though managed to get her going....

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Last post by RichK213
04 Oct 2021, 22:05
5 Speed box, 1st to 2nd issues

Last post by captain Byrne « 04 Oct 2021, 09:55
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by captain Byrne » 28 Sep 2021, 19:36
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Thought I'd change the gear oil as it hadn't been done for about 20K & I was getting a slight crunch going from 1st to 2nd. I know this is an issue...
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Last post by captain Byrne
04 Oct 2021, 09:55
1990 T3 Exhaust System Advice

Last post by Aidan « 04 Oct 2021, 09:17
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by Pqsymphony » 27 Sep 2021, 07:48

Morning all,

In the last couple of months I've become the owner of a 1990 VW T3 Transporter (5 speed) converted into a camper van by Holdsworth...

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Last post by Aidan
04 Oct 2021, 09:17
Engine builder like Gowesty in the UK?

Last post by triumph2.5pi « 03 Oct 2021, 15:56
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by triumph2.5pi » 03 Oct 2021, 12:27

Hi all

Is there anyone in the UK that builds modified engines, along the lines of Gowesty in the US? Like this for example:

I don't necessarily...

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Last post by triumph2.5pi
03 Oct 2021, 15:56
buzzer of doom

Last post by Mocki « 03 Oct 2021, 11:29
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by johnwayne » 28 Sep 2021, 09:41

The oil pressure alarm has started going off on sharp corners, is this an indication that I need to top-up? I honestly can't tell from the dipstick.

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Last post by Mocki
03 Oct 2021, 11:29
VW T25 2 Litre CU Engine Removal Questions...

Last post by reessi « 02 Oct 2021, 11:02
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by reessi » 01 Oct 2021, 12:12

Hello,

I'm removing the engine, in the Haynes manual it states:

23 - Undo the nut and remove the long bolt securing the transmission bracket to...

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Last post by reessi
02 Oct 2021, 11:02
Checking fuel level in float bowl.

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 01 Oct 2021, 19:07

by Rosie n' Jim » 01 Oct 2021, 19:07

I know what level to set, where to measure it from, and how to adjust it, but should it be measured with the float in place or removed? It must make...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
01 Oct 2021, 19:07
5 Speed Box?

Last post by triumph2.5pi « 30 Sep 2021, 09:50
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by triumph2.5pi » 29 Sep 2021, 17:46

Hi all. I used to have a T25 with a 5 speed 'box. I remember to all intents and purposes I used it as a 'normal' H 4 speed as the dogleg 1st was so...

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Last post by triumph2.5pi
30 Sep 2021, 09:50
How long does it take coolant to work it's way into the system?

Last post by carbonspork « 29 Sep 2021, 17:52
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by carbonspork » 29 Sep 2021, 15:28

Hello,

I have a diesel auto 85. Recently, in an effort to fix some overheating, I went to check on my thermostat, and from what I can tell - there...

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Last post by carbonspork
29 Sep 2021, 17:52
Broken spigot on brake vacuum pump woes..

Last post by JonB « 29 Sep 2021, 17:39
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by Sagemagoo » 28 Aug 2021, 13:32

Managed to snap off the plastic spigot from the brake vacuum pump on my 1.6TD Gipsy 84/85. Ordered a repair kit (£15 vs £150 for the whole pump) but...

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Last post by JonB
29 Sep 2021, 17:39
Pipe to water pump

Last post by kentishvanman « 28 Sep 2021, 11:09
Replies: 4
by kentishvanman » 26 Sep 2021, 09:17

1.9 DG engine
L shaped pipe between thermostat and water pump. This pipe bolts to the water pump with flange and O ring.
Do the two bolts have a...

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Last post by kentishvanman
28 Sep 2021, 11:09
Brake pads disintegration

Last post by DLT « 26 Sep 2021, 18:09
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by DLT » 25 Sep 2021, 19:27

Just inspected front pads, late model sliding caliper, to find that the outer pad both sides of van has completely disintegrated down to the back...

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Last post by DLT
26 Sep 2021, 18:09
BW steering rack boots - stretchyness

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 26 Sep 2021, 11:55
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by Jim San » 25 Sep 2021, 19:59

Are the steering rack boots from BW stretchy enough to go over the UJ joints ?

yonks of years ago I did a racke on a Lotus - by chance, through...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
26 Sep 2021, 11:55
Jacking points

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 25 Sep 2021, 15:59
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by TONYT25T25 » 25 Sep 2021, 11:17

I have the standard Bilstein jack for raising the vehicle but it always makes me cringe when using even though it lifts the vehicle ok, my problem is...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
25 Sep 2021, 15:59
Rear drum

Last post by Stesaw « 25 Sep 2021, 08:28
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by Stesaw » 23 Sep 2021, 15:05
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Just a quick one. Driving today sounds like the passenger drum is catching. I've jacked the van up and span the wheel and all is well, no noise at...
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Last post by Stesaw
25 Sep 2021, 08:28
Hello and Help..!!

Last post by Smiffo « 24 Sep 2021, 21:42
Replies: 28
by Evil Elsie » 29 Jun 2021, 21:00
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Hello All,
My name is Dave and I've been the owner of a 1987 T25 Leisuredrive conversion for a whole week now and i've already got...
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Last post by Smiffo
24 Sep 2021, 21:42
Persistent oil leak on rocker

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 24 Sep 2021, 06:04
Replies: 9
by jospanner » 11 Sep 2021, 12:41

Hi, got an oil leak on the r/h cover on my 2.0 Aircooled. Previous owner had the thing slathered in a clear sealant of some kind.
The new cork...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
24 Sep 2021, 06:04
L shaped pipe

Last post by keynsham1 « 23 Sep 2021, 09:26
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by kentishvanman » 17 Sep 2021, 15:00

L shaped pipe from water pump to thermostat; 1987 T25 DG, purchased from J K's. and difficult to fit. Had to cut away metal to get heater hose take...

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Last post by keynsham1
23 Sep 2021, 09:26
vw t25 wbx engine won't turn over after top end rebuild with gearbox fitted

Last post by slowcoach « 21 Sep 2021, 09:19
Replies: 27
by spanishfly » 11 Sep 2021, 18:01
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Feeling despondent frustrated and foolish.
Removed WBX 2.1 dj due to low oil pressure warnings.
Stripped case, very rusty head bolts, snapped some...
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Last post by slowcoach
21 Sep 2021, 09:19
Supply for Timing light and E10

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 21 Sep 2021, 09:17
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by Piratepete » 08 Sep 2021, 17:23

Hi Guys
I've decided to run my DJ on 'proper petrol', that's on E5 Super, as long as it's available. I can't be doing with changing hoses, reduced...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
21 Sep 2021, 09:17
MANN W719/12 Oil Filter

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 20 Sep 2021, 08:27
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by TONYT25T25 » 19 Sep 2021, 13:32

Bought the above from GSF recently, but have notice that it only has 4 outer holes but these are blanked off for some reason, will this restrict oil...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
20 Sep 2021, 08:27
No fuel to engine bay ‘81 CU

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 19 Sep 2021, 16:27
Replies: 13
by Ragtime.ben » 13 Sep 2021, 16:39

When turning over I have no fuel coming through to the engine bay through the feed pipe from the pump. In-line filter is also empty. Fuel runs from...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
19 Sep 2021, 16:27
Gearbox oil suction gun

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 16 Sep 2021, 16:32
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by captain Byrne » 16 Sep 2021, 14:38

Anyone used a suction gun/pump to remove gearbox oil. My drain plug is totally obstructed by my exhaust & it's impossible to get it out without...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
16 Sep 2021, 16:32
itchylinks

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by itchyfeet » 14 Sep 2021, 16:29

All the links are broken after moving to https.
I have updated them all here

Also pasted below if somebody want to update the locked and pinned...

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14 Sep 2021, 17:28

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