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Unstable mabel	ajsimmo	Yesterday, 06:40	Once this week	Mechanical
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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
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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30 Mar 2020, 09:55
itchylinks

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by itchyfeet » 26 Dec 2017, 19:04

Now here

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

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02 Jan 2018, 13:04
CT 1.6 hose from air filter

Last post by Mona « 16 minutes ago
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by Mona » 19 Apr 2021, 22:10

Hi All

I need to replace the hoses arrowed in white, which I think are vacuum hoses? The top one in the photo has a hole where it joins (the...

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Last post by Mona
16 minutes ago
Veg oil conversion

Last post by Rascal « 16 minutes ago
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by Iwallace » Today, 12:47

Hi :)

Just wondering if anyone’s done this yet?
I’ve already got a kit from biotuning website just looking for a tank and where to put it.

Complete...

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Last post by Rascal
16 minutes ago
Drive flange oil seal

Last post by ZsZ « Yesterday, 19:46
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by clone123 » 19 Apr 2021, 12:21

Hi boys and girls just wondering before I start to strip it down if any of you have Managed to replace the oil seal on the drive flange without the...

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Yesterday, 19:46
wbx crank bearings

Last post by Deberius « Yesterday, 14:34
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by silverbullet » 14 Apr 2021, 14:35

If you can find them, buy them! All have been on back order for months, so dont even consider starting a rebuild without them in hand (or check for...

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Yesterday, 14:34
Coolant issue, low pressure tank filling up

Last post by a1winchester « Yesterday, 13:02
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by chewbacca » 09 Aug 2020, 19:11
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Quick question, that I hope I already know the answer to. Just wanted to run it past the experts on here.

1.9 petrol bus, 1984ish, water...
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Yesterday, 13:02
Unstable mabel

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by Mabel » 20 Apr 2021, 14:15

True to form unstable mabel as gone and done it again, in for a oil change and rocker gaskets renew the garage phoned me and told me the head gaskets...

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Yesterday, 06:40
DJ rebuild... piston damage....

Last post by spanishfly « 20 Apr 2021, 21:03
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by spanishfly » 03 Apr 2021, 23:16
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Just in the process of stripping and cleaning my DJ hoping for some feed back...
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Last post by spanishfly
20 Apr 2021, 21:03
Smoking dash...

Last post by chewbacca « 20 Apr 2021, 19:07
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by chewbacca » 20 Apr 2021, 16:57

Hi all.

Got a weird issue and could do with some help.

I recently started the new engine for the first time, but that's a different tale, when the...

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Last post by chewbacca
20 Apr 2021, 19:07
A Numpty and his 2.1 Project

Last post by Stesaw « 18 Apr 2021, 22:19
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by Stesaw » 08 Jul 2020, 14:36
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So, been eyeing up a 2.1dj for a while.. there is nothing wrong with the 1.9dg I have but I want a bit more oomph.
So was looking around on fleabay...
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Last post by Stesaw
18 Apr 2021, 22:19
Engine oil (Halfrauds Classic)

Last post by fryup « 18 Apr 2021, 19:15
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by Davegrohl99 » 09 Apr 2021, 19:34

Hi everyone,

It probably been asked a mile times discussed over and over again about which oil for which engine etc.

I have tried the Halfords...

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Last post by fryup
18 Apr 2021, 19:15
Recon Engine Recommendations

Last post by maxstu « 18 Apr 2021, 17:52
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by davemaccy » 06 Apr 2021, 12:19

Hi all! I had an unfortunate Easter weekend that resulted in the alternator belt breaking on the M4, the water pump failing, meaning the engine...

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Last post by maxstu
18 Apr 2021, 17:52
Waterjacket seal replacement 1,9dg

Last post by maxstu « 17 Apr 2021, 19:35
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by M13esy » 07 Apr 2021, 17:39
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Hi.got a slight leak on my waterjacket seal any one have a rough idea of the cost to replace at a garage? It’s 1.9 dg 1989
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Last post by maxstu
17 Apr 2021, 19:35
petrol leak

Last post by Mona « 16 Apr 2021, 11:46
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by Mona » 13 Apr 2021, 18:41

Hi All,

The van passed its MOT today with no advisories. I celebrated by putting 50 litres in the tank, which started leaking just after getting...

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Last post by Mona
16 Apr 2021, 11:46
Diesel 1.6 won’t start! Please help!

Last post by Iwallace « 16 Apr 2021, 09:59
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by Iwallace » 14 Apr 2021, 16:03
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I’ve replaced the glow plugs and rocker cover gasket but now it won’t start, I’m worried I’ve cross threaded one of the glow plugs and somethings...
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Last post by Iwallace
16 Apr 2021, 09:59
Flywheel Shims

Last post by trundletruc « 14 Apr 2021, 19:34

by trundletruc » 14 Apr 2021, 19:34

I have just been looking at the design of the end-float shims behind the flywheel for a DJ engine and have been wondering how they are supposed to...

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Last post by trundletruc
14 Apr 2021, 19:34
Throttle cable routing (solved)

Last post by jigarai « 14 Apr 2021, 09:33
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by jigarai » 12 Apr 2021, 10:45

Hi Folks,

I recently replaced my throttle cable as it was sticking. I tied a bit of cord to the old one an used it to re-thread the new one through...

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Last post by jigarai
14 Apr 2021, 09:33
Water leak on VW T25

Last post by jrt « 13 Apr 2021, 20:48
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by Sean1968 » 13 Apr 2021, 18:16

I have a f reg T25 1.9 water cooled petrol.
I have just had the garage replace the water pump. They are not a VW specialist.
The van was making a...

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Last post by jrt
13 Apr 2021, 20:48
Coolant leak, heater matrix return?

Last post by Sean1968 « 13 Apr 2021, 18:57
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by MoritzTheDoka » 25 Mar 2021, 18:44

Hello internet!

This is my first post, so please be kind...

So about 2 months ago, Moritz the 1983 doka came to live with us and begin to slowly...

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Last post by Sean1968
13 Apr 2021, 18:57
Hint of mayonnaise in rocker cover

Last post by jigarai « 12 Apr 2021, 11:13
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by jigarai » 22 Feb 2021, 00:03

I’m pretty new to all this so any advice is welcome!

Having the issues you can see in this video:

I decided a good place to start was to check...

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Last post by jigarai
12 Apr 2021, 11:13
Pierburg 2E Carburettor

Last post by Aidan « 12 Apr 2021, 07:55
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by Dave Mason » 10 Apr 2021, 08:46

Hi all

1987 1.9dg Pierburg 2E Carburettor
The automatic choke is stuck.
The engine runs ok, but difficult to start.

Is this an easy fix ?
Or look...

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Last post by Aidan
12 Apr 2021, 07:55
Float valve - solex 34 carb

Last post by Merrsh1 « 12 Apr 2021, 05:36
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by Merrsh1 » 11 Apr 2021, 20:40

Evening

Could anyone be kind enough to explain how to check / test the carb float valve is working?

I’ve a leak, I think it’s the valve and want...

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Last post by Merrsh1
12 Apr 2021, 05:36
Oil Pressure Dash Light!

Last post by lazydiarist « 11 Apr 2021, 18:56
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by lazydiarist » 11 Apr 2021, 11:55

Hi, total newbie here! I've been lurking on the forums and making good use of the archived technical stuff whilst I find my way around. I have a 1984...

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Last post by lazydiarist
11 Apr 2021, 18:56
Fitting radius arm bushes - the hard way and the easier way!

Last post by vwhobo « 11 Apr 2021, 16:21
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by tandemsandy » 13 Apr 2013, 23:16
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So last weekend I set about replacing the radius arm bushes on Vinnie. I learnt the hard way and it took days to do just one side. Today I did the...
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Last post by vwhobo
11 Apr 2021, 16:21
Vintage speed exhaust

Last post by 300CE « 11 Apr 2021, 15:18
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by Davegrohl99 » 10 Apr 2021, 18:13

Hi everyone since rebuilding my engine in installed the newish to me back box and the last year hasn’t been kind.

I have been toying with the idea...

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Last post by 300CE
11 Apr 2021, 15:18
Carb leak?

Last post by Merrsh1 « 11 Apr 2021, 13:40
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by Merrsh1 » 09 Apr 2021, 10:38

Hello all

Just wanted to know if anyone has any advice or has encountered this before...

The left hand carb has a slight weep from a bolt

Is...

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Last post by Merrsh1
11 Apr 2021, 13:40
EMPI dual carb linkage hex bar thread

Last post by totallyconfused « 10 Apr 2021, 17:27
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by totallyconfused » 10 Apr 2021, 14:52

Hi,

Does anyone know what thread size (diameter and pitch) the two bolts that screw into the hex bar on an EMPI dual carb linkage hex bar is?...

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Last post by totallyconfused
10 Apr 2021, 17:27
Alternator belt issues

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 10 Apr 2021, 11:39
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by johnwayne » 04 Apr 2021, 10:13
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Only had my van a week and have already gone through two alternator belts.

Can anyone confirm which belt I should use on a 45A alternator? According...
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Last post by TONYT25T25
10 Apr 2021, 11:39
Oil leak... Where to start?

Last post by MoritzTheDoka « 10 Apr 2021, 09:09
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by MoritzTheDoka » 05 Apr 2021, 13:12

As mentioned in another post (apologies for all the posts, but thought it best to split them up)

Under the van today as I spotted a bit of a puddle...

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Last post by MoritzTheDoka
10 Apr 2021, 09:09
Tappet Adjustment - Hot or Cold?

Last post by ajsimmo « 08 Apr 2021, 08:31
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by chriscburgess » 07 Apr 2021, 10:53

Morning,

As in the heading, should the tappets be adjusted with a cold or hot engine please?

Thanks
Chris

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Last post by ajsimmo
08 Apr 2021, 08:31
1982 t25 cutting out in a curious way.

Last post by danielkitson « 06 Apr 2021, 17:17
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by danielkitson » 06 Apr 2021, 10:56

hey there,

im very new here (this is my first post) so forgive me if i've missed an earlier discussion of a similar fault that i should have tagged...

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Last post by danielkitson
06 Apr 2021, 17:17
Pushrod tubes

Last post by Funkychops « 06 Apr 2021, 08:04
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by Mef3232 » 22 Mar 2021, 09:01

Hi can I change the pushrod tubes on a T25 2000cc CU petrol engine without removing the heads...I've seen self adjusting pushrod tubes and the ones...

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Last post by Funkychops
06 Apr 2021, 08:04
Awful idle... help very much needed

Last post by Stesaw « 05 Apr 2021, 20:29
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by MoritzTheDoka » 05 Apr 2021, 13:51

This is my last post, it's the biggie which I've been holding off posting whilst trying to find the answers first.

There are answers, almost too...

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Last post by Stesaw
05 Apr 2021, 20:29
air in fuel line

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 05 Apr 2021, 11:10
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by Lio » 06 Mar 2021, 07:49

Hello everybody
I am still struggling with air in fuel line on my turbo diesel from 87. After I have vacuumed the line to remove air and sipped a bit...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
05 Apr 2021, 11:10
Anyone from Stoke-on-Trent

Last post by Mef3232 « 05 Apr 2021, 08:32

by Mef3232 » 05 Apr 2021, 08:32

Is there anyone from stoke on Trent only we need a bit of help with a T25 2000cc cu engine timing and valve set up...we think the dizzy is either...

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Last post by Mef3232
05 Apr 2021, 08:32
What is this please?

Last post by Cookie « 04 Apr 2021, 23:11
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by Cookie » 03 Apr 2021, 19:57

Good evening all,

Been underneath the van today draining and refilling the gearbox. Touch wood everything went ok!

However, when underneath, I...

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Last post by Cookie
04 Apr 2021, 23:11
Diesel Pump Pulley Removal

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 04 Apr 2021, 17:34
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by The Hairy Camper » 03 Apr 2021, 19:58

Anyone have any advice on removing the injection pump pulley? Have i missed anything?

The pump moves freely, all bolts have been removed, but I...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
04 Apr 2021, 17:34
L H D changeover

Last post by davidoft1 « 04 Apr 2021, 12:44
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by Mawsy » 04 Apr 2021, 08:52

Hi all, got the offer of Dokka left hooker, what is the cost and timescale for conversion to right hand drive cheers Mawsy, Caravelle 1.9 auto fuel...

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Last post by davidoft1
04 Apr 2021, 12:44
What is the trick with 3x2s supporting transission?

Last post by Aidan « 04 Apr 2021, 07:52
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by h00per » 03 Apr 2021, 21:28

I'm curious and I'm facing an engine removal. In the Wiki there is a mention of using 3x2s to support the transmission:

2 pieces of 3x2 timber...

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Last post by Aidan
04 Apr 2021, 07:52
Gear stick assembly

Last post by clone123 « 03 Apr 2021, 16:23
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by clone123 » 03 Apr 2021, 10:14

Hi hi can someone confirm whether this is right just dismantle gear stick only to find this little black plastic thing at the bottom on all other...

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Last post by clone123
03 Apr 2021, 16:23
Heads Off Due To Pressurised Coolant

Last post by maxstu « 02 Apr 2021, 23:55
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by maxstu » 27 Jul 2020, 16:24
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Removed both heads (spare engine) due to coolant getting pressurised and overflowing the top up canister.
Before deciding to remove engine l did the...
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Last post by maxstu
02 Apr 2021, 23:55
Accelerator cable

Last post by dogbreath100 « 02 Apr 2021, 18:16
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by dogbreath100 » 01 Apr 2021, 16:05

Hi , the accelerator pedal on my 84 diesel van is sticking .
I have ordered one this morning so hopefully will arrive tomorrow or Saturday.
Just had...

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Last post by dogbreath100
02 Apr 2021, 18:16
Found this in my petrol tank...?

Last post by spanishfly « 02 Apr 2021, 15:44
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by spanishfly » 30 Mar 2021, 07:29

The ball not the 50p! Should I have put it back?

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Last post by spanishfly
02 Apr 2021, 15:44
Not idling at all

Last post by Stesaw « 02 Apr 2021, 15:03
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by Toby-Holdsworth » 26 Mar 2021, 14:30

Hi,
For a brief intro my van has just come back from the garage as it cut out on me a few months back, I swapped the distributor cap, rotor arm,...

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Last post by Stesaw
02 Apr 2021, 15:03
Won't restart if engine is hot...

Last post by 300CE « 02 Apr 2021, 09:45
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by stephencoley » 23 Mar 2016, 14:32
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Hi... Just want to pick your brains.

Got a 1.9 petrol water-cooled 1984 bus and we've had an intermittent fuel/starting problem pretty much since...
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Last post by 300CE
02 Apr 2021, 09:45
2ltr CU Aircooled vac hoses

Last post by samk « 31 Mar 2021, 19:21
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by samk » 31 Mar 2021, 13:59

Hi All!

I replaced all the rubber connection sections on my vac hoses and in the process have got confused about where they should connect to. Does...

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Last post by samk
31 Mar 2021, 19:21
may go to electric pump

Last post by SeanMc1970b « 31 Mar 2021, 15:57
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by scottbott » 17 Jan 2016, 10:34

tried Baz again last night on petrol but just turned over and over so switched back to LPG,after being stranded for a while last month when I ran out...

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Last post by SeanMc1970b
31 Mar 2021, 15:57
Old DJ injection conversion

Last post by silverbullet « 31 Mar 2021, 08:30
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by Crewcab21 » 13 Mar 2021, 11:46
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Got a few parts available to convert the old DJ and MV injection system over to a modern aftermarket ECU
with new readily available sensors...
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31 Mar 2021, 08:30

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