1.7 ky rebuild, experience?
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by
Ads1987 »
17 Oct 2014, 14:56
Has anyone rebuilt a 1.7 ky Diesel engine?
Looking for some guides or at least some pointers if you have anything you think is useful to know....
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Last post by Ads1987
24 Nov 2014, 13:32
drop in power
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by
obbig »
23 Nov 2014, 11:50
Hi iwas driving back ftom work friday at a steady 55 mph with about 20 miles to go all of a sudden just a drop in power did managed to get home with...
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Last post by obbig
23 Nov 2014, 23:26
Early 1.9dg stat and pump
Replies: 7
by
Dazco »
17 Nov 2014, 19:36
Currently replacing the above mentioned parts. Whilst stripping it all down ive found a thin smear of silicone looking sealant. From what I've read...
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Last post by Dazco
23 Nov 2014, 18:33
Fuel Additive Needed?
Replies: 8
by
molar38 »
21 Nov 2014, 17:07
Hi, I have just bought a 1986 1.9 petrol T25, its a long time since ive had a vehicle this old and am not sure if I should be using lead additives...
8 Replies
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Last post by molar38
22 Nov 2014, 20:30
In line fuel pump mounting
Replies: 9
by
daddyjim »
21 Nov 2014, 11:59
Hi all,
I have just replaced my in line fuel pump and i have re mounted it to the underside of the floor in the back but it still makes a lot of...
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Last post by daddyjim
22 Nov 2014, 13:08
White smoke
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by
madoc »
21 Nov 2014, 10:32
A few weeks back, I replaced a leaky manifold gasket and realised the failure was likely the thermostat housing, that sits right above it, dripping...
1 Replies
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Last post by ghost123uk
21 Nov 2014, 11:19
Coolant leak from Thermostat housing
Replies: 6
by
madoc »
11 Oct 2014, 11:03
T25 1.9DG
Looks like I have a coolant leak just over the rear left exhaust manifold, i.e. coming from somewhere within that thermostat housing...
6 Replies
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Last post by madoc
21 Nov 2014, 10:18
spare alternator?
by
Mk2Tony »
21 Nov 2014, 09:41
Hi guys
Just wondering if anyone close to the Cardiff area has a spare alternator they would like to get rid of for a bit of cash, I have to get...
0 Replies
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Last post by Mk2Tony
21 Nov 2014, 09:41
Mechanic In North London
Replies: 21
by
psimmon »
09 Sep 2013, 12:53
I'm looking at buying a T25 van so need a mechanic in my area - if anyone is interested, please let me know.
Cheers
21 Replies
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Last post by kevtherev
20 Nov 2014, 22:13
Can't select any gears
Replies: 2
by
Delbertini »
20 Nov 2014, 20:11
So I have a problem, van had a subaru conversion 10 months ago running a standard T25 AGT 5 speed dogleg gearbox and been running good. Had been...
2 Replies
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Last post by Delbertini
20 Nov 2014, 21:14
Oil light question - can anyone advise?
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by
iggi »
18 Nov 2014, 22:18
Hello,
This is either such an obvious question that you'll be laughing at me from behind your screens, or it's something so dire that you'll send...
12 Replies
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Last post by Ian Hulley
20 Nov 2014, 12:12
Pierburg problems
Replies: 14
by
Dougie88 »
18 Nov 2014, 20:46
Hi can anyone help? I have a 1988 bus , the problem I have is when I start the engine it runs fine but if you open it up to full throttle, it's...
14 Replies
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Last post by Dougie88
20 Nov 2014, 10:40
Weber Carburettor?
Replies: 14
by
helgabrick »
17 Oct 2014, 20:59
Hi all, my first post with 80-90 and well chuffed there's a place to seek advice and listen to seasoned bus lovers.
Can anyone PLEASE tell me where I...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
19 Nov 2014, 09:54
3 Replies
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Last post by ladybird
18 Nov 2014, 22:08
Vacuum hoses
Replies: 2
by
nicktennear »
18 Nov 2014, 18:47
Hi. Had a complete loss of power going into work today just as the road started to incline then it packed in at the lights. Managed to get it to...
2 Replies
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Last post by nicktennear
18 Nov 2014, 21:51
Socket for oil pressure sender?
Replies: 15
by
Alex56 »
16 Nov 2014, 22:41
Hi
Can anybody tell me what size socket I need for the oil pressure sender please? 2.1 water boxer.
My sockets are not big enough, I need to go buy...
15 Replies
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Last post by ghost123uk
18 Nov 2014, 18:07
Engine support
Replies: 10
by
what2do »
18 Aug 2014, 10:39
Hi all, have just removed a tonne of crud of my engine bar and given it a couple of coats of black rustoleum - it's now looking very smart, although...
10 Replies
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Last post by kevtherev
18 Nov 2014, 18:06
hand brake clips
Replies: 11
by
gollfy »
10 Nov 2014, 20:50
Hello all,
Im after the clips that hold the hand brake cable in place around the trailing arms area.
Anyone know if they are available anywhere?...
11 Replies
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Last post by what2do
18 Nov 2014, 14:44
pierburg carb storage
Replies: 20
by
dave lfc »
13 Nov 2014, 08:55
hi everyone i have just bought a spare pierburg card for my 1.9 dg petrol engine van and was just wandering the best way way to store it to keep it...
20 Replies
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Last post by ghost123uk
18 Nov 2014, 09:35
Dipstick tube
Replies: 3
by
kennydawbheag »
17 Nov 2014, 19:57
Hi guys just replaced block on my jx 1600 td does any one know is there a seal or anything that keeps the dipstick in sent my old unit away and can't...
3 Replies
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Last post by kennydawbheag
18 Nov 2014, 07:51
diesel pump
Replies: 2
by
bangbus »
17 Nov 2014, 10:35
Hi all,
Considering buying a t25 atlantic jx td,engine has been replaced with we think a 1y recon unit,current owner is stating slight oil leak.But...
2 Replies
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Last post by ELVIS
17 Nov 2014, 21:35
nearside squeaking front wheel.
Replies: 4
by
thebutlercometh »
15 Nov 2014, 16:09
Hello all.
I have a 88 Autosleeper high top. For a long time ( couple of years ) I have squeaking from the lower passenger seating area, used to say...
4 Replies
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Last post by thebutlercometh
17 Nov 2014, 19:09
reverse or forward going out?
Replies: 12
by
CovKid »
15 Nov 2014, 11:32
Seems a valid mechanical question rather than a chat one.
Is it easier to reverse out of gateway onto a tight road, or go out frontwards in terms of...
12 Replies
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Last post by Timburrows
16 Nov 2014, 12:09
JX Thermostat
Replies: 1
by
simoncummins »
15 Nov 2014, 18:08
Can anybody tell me if you can change the thermostat on a JX engine without removing the water pump. Thanks.
1 Replies
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Last post by ajsimmo
16 Nov 2014, 00:46
G12+ coolant supplier
Replies: 9
by
mbcamper »
04 Nov 2014, 13:29
Can anyone recommend a supplier for G12+ coolant/antifreeze?
I've found one supplier who sells it for £8-32 for 1.5 litres, but that comes to...
9 Replies
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Last post by CovKid
15 Nov 2014, 21:22
Seeking advice re. cambelt
Replies: 7
by
Ernest »
13 Nov 2014, 10:02
I have a five year old T5 2.5 diesel van and have just booked into SMG for service/MOT. The person booking van in asked if I had had the cambelt...
7 Replies
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Last post by Ernest
14 Nov 2014, 19:48
Early sliding door lock removal
Replies: 2
by
badgerfax »
05 Oct 2014, 20:05
Evening all, some advice required please.
I have just acquired a replacement early sliding door handle but need to replace the barrel.
I can not...
2 Replies
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Last post by badgerfax
14 Nov 2014, 15:21
do you recognise this fuel pump
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by
bene »
13 Nov 2014, 15:09
Hi folks,
The JX engine that came with my syncro leaked from everywhere it could. I got a cheap second hand JX to replace it. Now the first engine...
4 Replies
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Last post by bene
14 Nov 2014, 09:29
Accelerator pedal return
Replies: 7
by
NicBeeee »
12 Nov 2014, 17:17
Just changed the accelerator cable today, all went well, however I have got a spring to assist the pedal linkage to return, this spring is not...
7 Replies
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Last post by NicBeeee
14 Nov 2014, 09:22
1.6 JX engine enhancments
Replies: 29
by
nordberg »
12 Nov 2014, 10:35
Hi all,
I have really enjoying driving my van since I bought it about 5 weeks ago. I pretty much decided from the off that I was going to be doing an...
29 Replies
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Last post by lagerhead
14 Nov 2014, 07:49
stainless steel exhaust
Replies: 11
by
jack-d »
11 Nov 2014, 18:03
Hi Folks
Need to have a new exhaust, and decided to go down the stainless steel route. Was going to buy one from Brickwerks but they are out of...
11 Replies
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Last post by what2do
13 Nov 2014, 14:21
Won´t start, -86 2.1L petrol T25
Replies: 4
by
cram »
11 Nov 2014, 22:08
Hello all,
After a month or so of reluctant starting the van won´t start at all. The starter runs fine and strong and I´ve measured the resistance...
4 Replies
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Last post by cram
12 Nov 2014, 21:37
0 Replies
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Last post by monkeyboysee
12 Nov 2014, 20:27
Recommend battery charger
Replies: 2
by
madangus »
12 Nov 2014, 09:11
Hi,
Have a 1.6 diesel t25 E reg. not using the van much at the minute but other day it struggled to start. Can anyone recommend a battery charger...
2 Replies
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Last post by itchyfeet
12 Nov 2014, 13:16
Lack Luster Mornings
Replies: 10
by
BertieWells »
10 Nov 2014, 09:48
Hi Guys,
So I don't know whether its because its particuarily cold lately but when i start the van in the morning, although it starts first time it...
10 Replies
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Last post by CovKid
12 Nov 2014, 11:47
Copper Oil Plug Seal
Replies: 15
by
BertieWells »
02 Nov 2014, 00:56
Hi Guys,
Doing an oil change in the next few weeks when i get the chance. I have everything ready appart from the copper seal. Is this the one i...
15 Replies
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Last post by NicBeeee
12 Nov 2014, 09:39
12 Replies
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Last post by ghost123uk
12 Nov 2014, 07:03
Oil warning light flicker
Replies: 9
by
smurfbus »
09 Nov 2014, 21:07
I have a bit of a strange one. The last couple of times of I have driven my van in heavy van (yesterday being the most recent) I'm getting an...
9 Replies
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Last post by smurfbus
11 Nov 2014, 22:25
Engine tapping
Replies: 14
by
JamesKT25 »
09 Nov 2014, 11:50
My van isn't used all that often but is moved off the drive regularly. I moved it out the car port Wednesday night to work on a mower engine. Then...
14 Replies
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Last post by ColG
11 Nov 2014, 22:07
Starting on choke
Replies: 8
by
pi quattro »
18 Sep 2014, 22:04
When I start my van (1.9 petrol pierburg 2e3) it has started to rev so high I have to turn it off! It revs very very high.
Recently rebuilt carb a...
8 Replies
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Last post by pi quattro
11 Nov 2014, 21:40
Mobile mechanic
by
Kenny 66 »
11 Nov 2014, 20:43
HI,Are there any north west based mobile mechanics that could come to Leigh, Lancs to do a couple of jobs on my T25 1.9 petrol engine?
0 Replies
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Last post by Kenny 66
11 Nov 2014, 20:43
2.1dj engine
Replies: 20
by
dumbo »
02 Nov 2014, 22:58
i have a 19 dg engine and would like a bigger 2.1 dj so what do i need
a complete engine with ecu or run on 1986 dg carb
injection different fuel...
20 Replies
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Last post by ricicles
11 Nov 2014, 19:52
A4 Gearbox possible?
Replies: 1
by
mcstockerg »
10 Nov 2014, 23:17
Hello there! I am fiitting a 19 diesel to the T25 after removing the 16 that was in there. I'd be grateful if anyone could advise me of the...
1 Replies
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Last post by Titus A Duxass
11 Nov 2014, 05:31
Front hubs and rear trailers
Replies: 2
by
scaltura »
10 Nov 2014, 19:32
Could anyone here please tell me a fair price to sell these items ?
Early front hub assembly's and rear trailing arms
Cheers
2 Replies
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Last post by dekhelia
10 Nov 2014, 23:16
Replacement exhaust
Replies: 3
by
mbcamper »
09 Nov 2014, 19:23
I've just got my van back on the road following a moderate phase of welding and painting... thinking that's it for a while, but it's proving to be a...
3 Replies
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Last post by King Kenny
10 Nov 2014, 21:51
Rough size of a pierburg carb
by
fidget »
10 Nov 2014, 21:18
Hi all
Im having major problems with my carb and before I admit defeat and send it off to Bromwood for a rebuild my garage has said to try giving it...
0 Replies
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Last post by fidget
10 Nov 2014, 21:18
van not moving when in gear
Replies: 8
by
caz75 »
10 Nov 2014, 15:25
Hi , I need some advice please , van was driving fine , got in it 2 days later put it in gear let the clutch up but doesn't go anywhere , tried in...
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Last post by caz75
10 Nov 2014, 20:11
1 Replies
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Last post by colinthefox
10 Nov 2014, 18:26
Loud koncking noise when on full lock
Replies: 5
by
Superal »
10 Nov 2014, 16:15
HI all,
When on full lock turning right at slow speeds i get a loud knocking sounds every few seconds from the passenger side wheel. Only happens at...
5 Replies
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Last post by Superal
10 Nov 2014, 17:19
Clunky 2nd
Replies: 4
by
BertieWells »
07 Nov 2014, 11:55
Sometimes recently i have noticed that when i change into second gear (I think only on the up shift) that it goes in with a bit of a clunk. What...
4 Replies
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Last post by BertieWells
10 Nov 2014, 08:50
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