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Trying to contact Elite Engines

Last post by badgerfax « 25 Apr 2016, 21:17
Replies: 20
by Bluemagicmarker » 01 Apr 2016, 13:24
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Anyone else had problems getting responses to emails from Elite?

I'm only trying to buy an engine off them?

I'm aware they have lots of reviews on...
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Last post by badgerfax
25 Apr 2016, 21:17
Fuel Hose into Fuel Pump

Last post by jamesakers « 25 Apr 2016, 14:32
Replies: 4
by jamesakers » 25 Apr 2016, 11:08

I fitted the fuel like kit from Brickparts-UK this weekend. Everything went on fine except for the 5.6mm from the fuel tank into the fuel pump.

The...

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Last post by jamesakers
25 Apr 2016, 14:32
reconditioned pierburg carb

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Apr 2016, 11:55
Replies: 9
by infirno78 » 13 Apr 2016, 12:46

Hi
I have just had a reconditioned pierburg 2e3 carb delivered to put on the van. 1985 T25 1.9 petrol. I am confident in swapping these over. But my...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Apr 2016, 11:55
radiator leak

Last post by dave2878 « 25 Apr 2016, 06:41
Replies: 8
by dave2878 » 22 Apr 2016, 18:21

hi there
i noticed water dripping from front of van earlier
on closer inspection i have noticed the bottom right hand corner of rad is leaking i...

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Last post by dave2878
25 Apr 2016, 06:41
Water Jacket seals leaking - Engine out?

Last post by Tabwela « 24 Apr 2016, 20:49
Replies: 13
by Tabwela » 24 Apr 2016, 13:33

Dear All,

We've got a 1984 T25 with 1.9 watercooled engine and four speed 'box. Not had it long, not had to do any real mechanical delving so far....

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Last post by Tabwela
24 Apr 2016, 20:49
Fuel pump

Last post by AlandAnn « 24 Apr 2016, 20:29
Replies: 20
by AlandAnn » 18 Apr 2016, 12:26
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Just been recovered by the RAC. My fuel pump is cooked. Is it an easy replace or should I leave it with the garage in inverkeithing until they tell...
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Last post by AlandAnn
24 Apr 2016, 20:29
Sumps

Last post by ssdt « 24 Apr 2016, 20:09
Replies: 2
by ssdt » 24 Apr 2016, 16:01

Are petrol sumps suitable ,compatible , with donor Diesel engines as in EG 1 y engines etc

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Last post by ssdt
24 Apr 2016, 20:09
Unidentified object in cooling hose

Last post by Tabwela « 24 Apr 2016, 19:24
Replies: 3
by Tabwela » 23 Apr 2016, 20:24

Wise members of the technical forum, I stand before you befuddled by a glitch in our cooling system. I changed the coolant fairly recently, and soon...

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Last post by Tabwela
24 Apr 2016, 19:24
T25 diesel gearbox

Last post by jerrybus « 24 Apr 2016, 18:51
Replies: 2
by jerrybus » 24 Apr 2016, 18:06

Hi

I've just replaced the drive flange and input shaft seals on a 5 speed box off a JX powered T25. I wondered if anyone could advise on the torque...

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Last post by jerrybus
24 Apr 2016, 18:51
Oil flecks, leaks and puffs of smoke?

Last post by TMRAVEN « 24 Apr 2016, 15:37
Replies: 7
by TMRAVEN » 21 Mar 2016, 11:16

Hi all.
I have a 1.6L Water cooled Turbo Diesel T25(T3) and before Christmas it got a service (oil filter and oil changed, diesel system treatment...

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Last post by TMRAVEN
24 Apr 2016, 15:37
Fuel Return Pierburg 2E3?

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Apr 2016, 12:21
Replies: 46
by Worleyboy » 08 Apr 2016, 16:10
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Hello, this is my first message, I`m new here, there seems to be a great amount of knowledge on the site and I feel that a little experienced help...
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Last post by kevtherev
24 Apr 2016, 12:21
1.6TD - Brickwerks, long way from Brighton. Alternative?

Last post by scottyh56 « 24 Apr 2016, 09:54

by scottyh56 » 24 Apr 2016, 09:54

In order to sort out engine issue(s) which have not resulted in anything calamitous (yet), I want to get my 1988 1.6TD T25 to somebody who really,...

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Last post by scottyh56
24 Apr 2016, 09:54
Torquing clutch - how do I hold it still without proper tool

Last post by Winchweight « 23 Apr 2016, 21:53
Replies: 8
by Winchweight » 23 Apr 2016, 16:40

As it says really' I've changed the clutch and tightened the bolts with an impact gun, but how can I stop it rotating when I try to torque it up? I...

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Last post by Winchweight
23 Apr 2016, 21:53
Melting thermostat housing...

Last post by rockthebus « 23 Apr 2016, 19:57
Replies: 38
by rockthebus » 17 Apr 2016, 22:15
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Hi Chaps
Next on the list is sorting the leaking thermostat housing...

I replaced the housing with a brickwerks one last year, and all was fine...
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Last post by rockthebus
23 Apr 2016, 19:57
1990 1.6 Turbo Diesel Leaking Fuel

Last post by TMRAVEN « 23 Apr 2016, 17:47

by TMRAVEN » 23 Apr 2016, 17:47

So I went and filled up with diesel today (stopped before the auto stop function at the pump kicked in) and when I left the garage the fuel gauge was...

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Last post by TMRAVEN
23 Apr 2016, 17:47
Seperate fuse for windscreen wiper and washer?

Last post by TMRAVEN « 23 Apr 2016, 17:26
Replies: 3
by TMRAVEN » 09 Apr 2016, 10:54

Hi there,
I have a 1.6l 1990 Turbo Diesel T25 and am having issues with my front windscreen washer. The wipers are working, but the water won't come...

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Last post by TMRAVEN
23 Apr 2016, 17:26
Coolant not circulating?

Last post by Smiffo « 23 Apr 2016, 13:17
Replies: 17
by plan38 » 22 Apr 2016, 10:34
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Hello all
Really hoping someone can shed some light on this. Took the van, for the first time to a garage to sort out a coolant leak (was way too...
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Last post by Smiffo
23 Apr 2016, 13:17
Compression test results

Last post by kevtherev « 23 Apr 2016, 10:34
Replies: 38
by kevtherev » 11 Apr 2016, 05:40
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DJ engine
Home tested compression
8 turns of the engine. (working temp)
#1... 9.5 bar (127 psi)
#2... 10.5 bar (150psi)
#3... 9.0 bar (126psi)...
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Last post by kevtherev
23 Apr 2016, 10:34
T25 Spat flames?

Last post by ghost123uk « 23 Apr 2016, 07:38
Replies: 1
by 16vMatt » 22 Apr 2016, 23:02

Evening all,

Got in from a nice drive and during the evening I made the mistake of thinking 2nd gear was a bit longer than it is. I hit the rev...

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Last post by ghost123uk
23 Apr 2016, 07:38
Push rod dimension

Last post by bigherb « 22 Apr 2016, 20:36
Replies: 1
by AlandAnn » 22 Apr 2016, 19:56

I'm having problems getting my 1.9 petrol 1989 t25 starting...she turns over fine, sparks, and after a recent recovery I have changed the fuel pump...

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Last post by bigherb
22 Apr 2016, 20:36
Nearly there wilma!!

Last post by Laws1974 « 22 Apr 2016, 15:23
Replies: 4
by Laws1974 » 06 Apr 2016, 16:42

Done a bit more work on the engine today, and just waiting on the injectors coming back and I'll have all the parts to finish it.
Hoping to put the...

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Last post by Laws1974
22 Apr 2016, 15:23
Steering rack leak

Last post by silverbullet « 22 Apr 2016, 06:34
Replies: 5
by DLT » 20 Apr 2016, 21:45

Hi, just replaced the steering rack bushes, powerflex very nice. :D
I noticed that the large allan key grub screw/drain plug, on the bottom has...

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Last post by silverbullet
22 Apr 2016, 06:34
Mobile vehicle inspector south east.

Last post by neilhenry77 « 22 Apr 2016, 06:20
Replies: 9
by neilhenry77 » 21 Apr 2016, 14:07

Does anyone know a descent mobile vehicle inspector covering the south east that has a good knowledge of T25's? Or could I just use a standard...

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Last post by neilhenry77
22 Apr 2016, 06:20
Coolant resevoir tank

Last post by pleasestartnow « 21 Apr 2016, 09:25
Replies: 29
by pleasestartnow » 19 Apr 2016, 12:26
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Hi all

Getting the van ready for this years adventures and just noticed that the reservoir, the one behind the number plate, is not connected to...
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Last post by pleasestartnow
21 Apr 2016, 09:25
Back plate, brake shoes, springs tips

Last post by bigherb « 20 Apr 2016, 19:53
Replies: 15
by seanmc1970a » 17 Apr 2016, 18:56
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I've had my back wheel hubs soaking in plus gas the last few days and hopefully tomorrow is the day I get chance to sort out the rear brakes....
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Last post by bigherb
20 Apr 2016, 19:53
1985 T25 1.9DG carburettor refurbishment

Last post by itchyfeet « 20 Apr 2016, 06:54
Replies: 10
by infirno78 » 05 Apr 2016, 20:17

I do appologise if what I im after is on the site, however I have tried searching through and not come across it. I was looking at getting a weber...

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Last post by itchyfeet
20 Apr 2016, 06:54
Clunking on speed bump after wishbone or wheel change

Last post by Middle29 « 19 Apr 2016, 21:46
Replies: 2
by Middle29 » 19 Apr 2016, 15:15

Posting here as got no reply in wheels section - So in a separate thread I asked for advice about a wheel swap and I've swapped my wheels for 15...

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Last post by Middle29
19 Apr 2016, 21:46
Gear problem..

Last post by VWKat « 19 Apr 2016, 19:28
Replies: 19
by VWKat » 10 Mar 2016, 16:53
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HI

My van goes into 1St and reverse but it has suddenly developed a problem with 3Rd gear especially as when it's in 3Rd it doesn't want to come...
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Last post by VWKat
19 Apr 2016, 19:28
Air-cooled engine knocking

Last post by BOXY « 19 Apr 2016, 17:26
Replies: 6
by mariner » 18 Apr 2016, 16:47

Hi all

Appreciate any advice anyone can give me - have a 2 ltr air-cooled and the engine is knocking/juddering badly when idling in traffic, so much...

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Last post by BOXY
19 Apr 2016, 17:26
Air-cooled CU engine oil leak / low compression

Last post by ben50 « 19 Apr 2016, 11:01
Replies: 2
by ben50 » 17 Apr 2016, 12:29

Hi,

I put it in for a compression test as I was having difficulty starting it, especially after a week or two standing on the drive. It was making...

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Last post by ben50
19 Apr 2016, 11:01
1.9dg recon engine? where to buy recon

Last post by captain Byrne « 19 Apr 2016, 08:32
Replies: 2
by henryb » 17 Apr 2016, 14:26

Can anyone recommend someone to supply a recon 1.9dg engine please, have heard bad things about Elite?

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Last post by captain Byrne
19 Apr 2016, 08:32
External Swirl pot

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Apr 2016, 08:22
Replies: 10
by kevtherev » 18 Apr 2016, 19:18

Very soon I'll be moving to an injection engine away from my beloved Pierburg.
Rather than change the fuel tank from a carburettor to an injection...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Apr 2016, 08:22
Steering feeling wooly

Last post by CovKid « 18 Apr 2016, 22:21
Replies: 4
by rikg24 » 18 Apr 2016, 19:49

Have recently changed my wheels for 17 inch Porsche rims my steering feels to wander/feels wooly a lot more and have thought i might change to the...

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Last post by CovKid
18 Apr 2016, 22:21
Linkage bush

Last post by T25_steveo « 18 Apr 2016, 21:35
Replies: 4
by T25_steveo » 18 Apr 2016, 20:54

Hi was hoping someone would be ons enough to help me and tell me where this bush is located in the gear linkage. Any help would be great. Thanks

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Last post by T25_steveo
18 Apr 2016, 21:35
Removing wear lip on liners, any recommendations?

Last post by 123-jn « 18 Apr 2016, 21:03
Replies: 3
by FannyBawz » 17 Apr 2016, 17:53

As well as a badly corroded head, my DG engine has snapped a piston ring. This has scratched the liner very slightly, but I also noticed a wear lip...

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Last post by 123-jn
18 Apr 2016, 21:03
Identify flywheel clutch diamond on 1.9

Last post by itchyfeet « 18 Apr 2016, 19:35
Replies: 12
by stevet3/25 » 15 Apr 2016, 20:13

Hi, new to this forum, just purchased a 1983 t25 1.9 with 287000 miles on the clock. the clutch is just starting to slip but I am unsure if it's...

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Last post by itchyfeet
18 Apr 2016, 19:35
Engine mount and Engine to gearbox nuts

Last post by itchyfeet « 18 Apr 2016, 18:28
Replies: 4
by kezza87 » 18 Apr 2016, 10:29

Hi Guys,

Basically ive bought a 1986 T25 with a 1.9dg engine that was in pieces separated from the gearbox (someone had stripped it down years ago...

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Last post by itchyfeet
18 Apr 2016, 18:28
Gearbox switch

Last post by R0B « 18 Apr 2016, 12:53
Replies: 3
by mcstockerg » 16 Apr 2016, 20:54

hello! sorry to bother you all. I have 2 1986 T25s. One with a 5 speed gearbox one with a 4 speed. My mechanic has switched the five speed with the 4...

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Last post by R0B
18 Apr 2016, 12:53
Oil cooler

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Apr 2016, 06:12
Replies: 2
by drillmaster » 18 Apr 2016, 05:42

Hi I would like to fit an oil cooler to my 1.9DG for longer motorway trips especially abroad.
I planned on using a thermostatic sandwich take off...

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Last post by kevtherev
18 Apr 2016, 06:12
Fast Idle Pierburg 2E3. DG 1.9 `84

Last post by Worleyboy « 18 Apr 2016, 02:59
Replies: 4
by Worleyboy » 17 Apr 2016, 14:05

My origional problem has been discussed in a previous topic and I believe/hope now that the problem has been solved by circulating the fuel in the...

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Last post by Worleyboy
18 Apr 2016, 02:59
1st time service - any useful tips

Last post by Nathanb « 17 Apr 2016, 22:20
Replies: 18
by Nathanb » 13 Apr 2016, 22:18
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Hi All,

I'm going to attempt my first full service this weekend. Last year I had my garage do it as I also had them put a new exhaust on.

Anyhow...
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Last post by Nathanb
17 Apr 2016, 22:20
Fuel-super or std

Last post by ELVIS « 17 Apr 2016, 21:38
Replies: 10
by Budgie7 » 17 Apr 2016, 03:41

Good morning everyone, sorry can't sleep , over 50s aches and pains......Anyway
I have a 2.1 DJ fuel injection and was wondering what petrol I should...

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Last post by ELVIS
17 Apr 2016, 21:38
JX Turbo Oil Feed Line

Last post by doc.G60 « 17 Apr 2016, 20:10
Replies: 2
by doc.G60 » 17 Apr 2016, 14:45

Hi everyone,

A quick introduction first. My name is Murdo and I got my Westy at the end of last summer. I've done a few short trips over the winter...

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Last post by doc.G60
17 Apr 2016, 20:10
Bleeding Coolant System

Last post by mark « 17 Apr 2016, 11:55
Replies: 3
by bmouthboyo » 17 Apr 2016, 06:07

Hi Guys,

Just a quick question. When I last bled my coolant I used a funnel and tube and added some water directly to the bleed valve at the top of...

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Last post by mark
17 Apr 2016, 11:55
Wheel balance

Last post by Budgie7 « 17 Apr 2016, 08:45

by Budgie7 » 17 Apr 2016, 08:45

Had to take the van in and re balance the front wheels yesterday after putting new anti roll bar and tie bar bushes on . Just shows you how worn the...

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Last post by Budgie7
17 Apr 2016, 08:45
Solex34 pict4 carburettor

Last post by Dorothy « 16 Apr 2016, 19:07
Replies: 5
by Dorothy » 29 Mar 2016, 22:44

Apologies if this is on wiki, I've tried but failed to get the answers I need there!

I have a 1.6 air cooled 1981 engine with a solex34 pict4...

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Last post by Dorothy
16 Apr 2016, 19:07
heater hose - whats the ID

Last post by CovKid « 16 Apr 2016, 07:10
Replies: 5
by CovKid » 15 Apr 2016, 21:42

I'm replacing the manual valve that allows water to flow though heater matrix for a 12v solenoid-powered one. Can anyone verify the internal diameter...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Apr 2016, 07:10
Gear selector fork repair

Last post by silverbullet « 15 Apr 2016, 19:41
Replies: 5
by garyd » 11 Apr 2016, 19:22

Just seeking some advice from anyone who has fitted the fork repair kit to a 4-speed or syncro gear linkage.

I have the repair kit to fit and...

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Last post by silverbullet
15 Apr 2016, 19:41
034 SVDA Distributer Timimg - 2.0 CU

Last post by ajsimmo « 14 Apr 2016, 22:42
Replies: 9
by parkero » 12 Apr 2016, 10:40

Hello,

Yesterday I swapped the 009 distributer which was fitted to my van when I brought it with a 034 SVDA distributor with Powerspark module.

The...

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Last post by ajsimmo
14 Apr 2016, 22:42
What Coolant to use when you don't know what's been used?

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Apr 2016, 20:07
Replies: 4
by organicmatter » 14 Apr 2016, 09:09

I pretty sure my vans previous owner just used any thing that was cheep to top up with.
My question is what type should I use as a temporary top up...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Apr 2016, 20:07

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