Mechanical

Moderators: User administrators, Moderators

New Topic

7639 topics

Page 148 of 153
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
146
147
148
149
150
…
153
Next

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

engine Chuffing sound?

Last post by Cheeky V « 29 Aug 2014, 20:17
Replies: 8
by Cheeky V » 28 Aug 2014, 17:44

Hi guys, Got a Chuffing sound coming from cylinder 3 when cranking the engine over on the starter

Any ideas?

Cu lump with solex carbs

Cheers :ok

8 Replies

3949 Views

Last post by Cheeky V
29 Aug 2014, 20:17
Help! Exhaust stud pulled

Last post by tamson « 29 Aug 2014, 14:05
Replies: 2
by tamson » 28 Aug 2014, 23:00

Hi guys, I need some advice please on an exhaust manifold stud problem. An exhaust stud came loose and actually dropped out on my way home from work...

2 Replies

1435 Views

Last post by tamson
29 Aug 2014, 14:05
Water in petrol? Could this be the cause?

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Aug 2014, 11:27
Replies: 9
by Shotage » 28 Aug 2014, 12:28

Hi everyone.

I have only had my van a relatively short time. When we first got the van we knew that it had a flat spot when driving. My...

9 Replies

3672 Views

Last post by kevtherev
29 Aug 2014, 11:27
vw auto choke t25

Last post by Eloise « 29 Aug 2014, 06:22
Replies: 3
by colincolin64 » 28 Aug 2014, 19:54

Hi ther can any one tell me which way you turn the auto choke to turn it up and down thanks colin

3 Replies

1969 Views

Last post by Eloise
29 Aug 2014, 06:22
carburetor vw t25

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Aug 2014, 06:17
Replies: 3
by colincolin64 » 28 Aug 2014, 19:59

Hi ther can any one tell me how to adjust the fast cam idle .I am trying to set auto choke . How to you tell which is the top or bottom . Sorry for...

3 Replies

1437 Views

Last post by kevtherev
29 Aug 2014, 06:17
Spilt Pipe

Last post by Combehatter « 28 Aug 2014, 21:42
Replies: 2
by Combehatter » 28 Aug 2014, 20:21

Hi gents,

Had the dreaded MOT a couple of days ago (pass with one advisory for bearing wear in rear offside) however the tester found this split...

2 Replies

1805 Views

Last post by Combehatter
28 Aug 2014, 21:42
oil starvation symptoms

Last post by 123-jn « 28 Aug 2014, 21:21
Replies: 16
by 123-jn » 26 Aug 2014, 19:59
1

2
On a run to Aberystwyth and back from Bromsgrove, hills up and down and some long tightening bends this is a problem I get.
As you can imagine on...
16 Replies

8618 Views

Last post by 123-jn
28 Aug 2014, 21:21
Using lots of oil but no leaks

Last post by Cheeky V « 28 Aug 2014, 20:08
Replies: 7
by pete&rach » 28 Aug 2014, 10:46

I have a 1.6TD T25 which is using LOTS of oil, about 1l every 160 miles. It has new injectors,head and gasket and runs well except it smokes for...

7 Replies

5245 Views

Last post by Cheeky V
28 Aug 2014, 20:08
a different method of gearbox oil fill?

Last post by handsmann « 28 Aug 2014, 13:33
Replies: 27
by infidel » 05 Sep 2013, 18:26
1

2
evening all, nice to be typing to you.

well, the gearbox filler plug is well and truly furbled, so, seeing as I have the engine (1.9 dg 1983 ) out,...
27 Replies

10287 Views

Last post by handsmann
28 Aug 2014, 13:33
Diesel in a Petrol

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Aug 2014, 06:23
Replies: 6
by Flyingchunk » 24 Aug 2014, 10:19

Quick one just mistakenly filled up just under half the tank with diesel, topped up with petrol and have limped home.

Will I have done any damage?...

6 Replies

2895 Views

Last post by kevtherev
28 Aug 2014, 06:23
Rpm on jx

Last post by JJJackson « 27 Aug 2014, 19:55
Replies: 8
by JJJackson » 25 Aug 2014, 16:23

Hi, not sure if this is the right place for my question, please move if not.

My 1.6jx is reading 2800rpm at 62 mph( on sat nav as have kmph dash) is...

8 Replies

3412 Views

Last post by JJJackson
27 Aug 2014, 19:55
Rocker cover gasket help 1.6d

Last post by newkid « 27 Aug 2014, 19:25
Replies: 9
by newkid » 25 Aug 2014, 16:42

Hi all

Can a leaking rocker cover gasket run down and make it look like you have a leak from the front camshaft area? Reason I ask is I fitted a new...

9 Replies

4166 Views

Last post by newkid
27 Aug 2014, 19:25
Smell of petrol

Last post by CovKid « 27 Aug 2014, 18:45
Replies: 3
by garrytheskate » 27 Aug 2014, 13:04

'84 T25 1.9 petrol
Tank full - no smell of petrol
Tank 3/4 full - smell inside, front off side
Can't smell anything outside
Any ideas please.

3 Replies

1818 Views

Last post by CovKid
27 Aug 2014, 18:45
Temp warning light flashing but engine seems ok - Any ideas?

Last post by tobyn « 27 Aug 2014, 15:56
Replies: 20
by tobyn » 26 Aug 2014, 12:01
1

2
Hi,

I've recently bought a T25 van, so am new to these vehicles and this particular one.

Can anyone shed any light on the following problem:

Temp...
20 Replies

28073 Views

Last post by tobyn
27 Aug 2014, 15:56
Low oil pressure

Last post by Epiphone « 27 Aug 2014, 06:58
Replies: 28
by steve d » 20 Jan 2013, 21:29
1

2
Hi everyone,

I recently talked my friend into buying his first T25 and it hasn't turned out that well.

He brought a 1987 1.9 petrol van fitted...
28 Replies

16606 Views

Last post by Epiphone
27 Aug 2014, 06:58
1.6TD - what's this wee pipe on inlet manifold?

Last post by RogerT « 26 Aug 2014, 22:06
Replies: 12
by RogerT » 13 Aug 2014, 17:31

Spotted this when I was fitting new snorkel pipes and had the air filter out. A wee tube sticking out of what i believe is the inlet manifold,...

12 Replies

5492 Views

Last post by RogerT
26 Aug 2014, 22:06
Temp Gauge.

Last post by royndenise369 « 26 Aug 2014, 20:44
Replies: 2
by royndenise369 » 26 Aug 2014, 18:42

Hi all, Just fitted a later engine and water system to my 84 Joker. How do I wire the single temp gauge wire to the new double pin one in the...

2 Replies

1250 Views

Last post by royndenise369
26 Aug 2014, 20:44
The mystery of 1k miles and 3 fuel pumps

Last post by herukano « 30 Aug 2014, 22:13
Replies: 12
by herukano » 26 Aug 2014, 20:33

We'll just made it back from Somerset , this journey killed 2 fuel pumps !

Bit of background , skip ahead for the main issues :

Subaru EJ25...

12 Replies

5233 Views

Last post by herukano
30 Aug 2014, 22:13
Cracked HT lead problem??

Last post by Older 'n dust « 26 Aug 2014, 19:29
Replies: 11
by Older 'n dust » 25 Aug 2014, 19:22

Just driven back from Peak District and about 10 miles into journey felt as though possible petrol / fuel not getting through occasionally. Pulled...

11 Replies

4193 Views

Last post by Older 'n dust
26 Aug 2014, 19:29
new clutch needed?

Last post by California Dreamin « 26 Aug 2014, 19:00
Replies: 4
by ambivert » 25 Aug 2014, 11:45

photos here:

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

4 Replies

2058 Views

Last post by California Dreamin
26 Aug 2014, 19:00
Power Steering Noisy

Last post by R0B « 26 Aug 2014, 16:17
Replies: 9
by Shaldon » 26 Aug 2014, 10:49

Hi all, the day before going away I had a power steering hose blow, it was the flexible one from the pump to the solid pipe that runs down the length...

9 Replies

3210 Views

Last post by R0B
26 Aug 2014, 16:17
engine code

Last post by Trunkster « 26 Aug 2014, 14:01

by Trunkster » 26 Aug 2014, 14:01

Blew my AZZ 1.9td a few weeks ago. I then bought a used but so called working AZZ from a chap on here. I have just had a call from the garage fitting...

0 Replies

1614 Views

Last post by Trunkster
26 Aug 2014, 14:01
shocking shocks

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 26 Aug 2014, 13:15
Replies: 11
by boardmonkey » 05 Jul 2014, 19:39

Hi,

My Bus has been SORN for two years due to finances, bought a house, have a 3 year old etc...

Anyway, I am getting her back on the road and was...

11 Replies

6215 Views

Last post by Oldiebut goodie
26 Aug 2014, 13:15
no brakes.

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 26 Aug 2014, 10:40
Replies: 3
by delboy1 » 25 Aug 2014, 13:17

HI can anyone advize me.
on the way to suffolk the other day a big puff of smoke and a nasty noise.
on closer inspection i noticed the oil pump...

3 Replies

1686 Views

Last post by Oldiebut goodie
26 Aug 2014, 10:40
Oil Pressure Warning Light 1.6TD

Last post by smk0407 « 26 Aug 2014, 10:39

by smk0407 » 26 Aug 2014, 10:39

I'm having a problem with the dashboard oil pressure warning light on my 89 1.6TD T25. It comes on when the van is revved, and then stays in...

0 Replies

1327 Views

Last post by smk0407
26 Aug 2014, 10:39
Rear disc kits - not long now!

Last post by silverbullet « 26 Aug 2014, 09:30
Replies: 6
by silverbullet » 10 Jul 2014, 13:54

First off, this isn't a sneaky sales pitch!

Just a heads up to say that my rear disc kits should finally be ready in about 10 days. I have had a few...

6 Replies

2594 Views

Last post by silverbullet
26 Aug 2014, 09:30
Essential tasks with gearbox/engine out

Last post by Epiphone « 26 Aug 2014, 06:57
Replies: 18
by mrbodly » 29 Mar 2014, 21:04
1

2
Hi All

I'm planning on removing the gearbox and engine in my 2L Aircooled to investigate a noisy box. Whilst I'm at it I'm going to repair a leaky...
18 Replies

7947 Views

Last post by Epiphone
26 Aug 2014, 06:57
Air intake on CU engine?

Last post by volks_womble « 25 Aug 2014, 19:21
Replies: 3
by volks_womble » 25 Aug 2014, 17:28

Whilst poking about in the engine bay this afternoon, I noticed that there doesn't seem to be any pipe work attached to the air intake...

Can...

3 Replies

2426 Views

Last post by volks_womble
25 Aug 2014, 19:21
Engine trouble : (

Last post by ticket2ride « 25 Aug 2014, 18:16
Replies: 6
by bjtm » 25 Aug 2014, 10:14

Hey, hoping someone can give me a steer as I am stuck.

My van (88, T25 water cooled 2 ltr petrol). Exhaust always been blowly and misfires...

6 Replies

2331 Views

Last post by ticket2ride
25 Aug 2014, 18:16
Choke will not set with accelerator

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Aug 2014, 16:19
Replies: 18
by Eloise » 24 Aug 2014, 19:00
1

2
Fast idle screw is on the right step, everything is free to move by hand. Taken off the choke spring. Can push the flap down and arms and springs and...
18 Replies

7488 Views

Last post by kevtherev
25 Aug 2014, 16:19
pierburg carb 2e are they generic

Last post by xpertbert « 25 Aug 2014, 11:21
Replies: 17
by hellsbells » 19 May 2014, 17:16
1

2
Hi all, new to here as I have owned my t25 for 2 weeks. I have been told it needs a new carb but am struggling to find one, it's a pierburg 2e. I was...
17 Replies

8695 Views

Last post by xpertbert
25 Aug 2014, 11:21
The "buzzer of death"

Last post by randbk « 25 Aug 2014, 11:01
Replies: 2
by randbk » 05 May 2014, 10:05

Am I correct that the buzzer not only sounds when the oil pressure is low but also when the coolant level is low?

2 Replies

1655 Views

Last post by randbk
25 Aug 2014, 11:01
radius rods

Last post by Zetor « 25 Aug 2014, 08:43
Replies: 2
by Zetor » 24 Aug 2014, 22:08

does anyone know the torque settings for the radius rod nuts?

2 Replies

1938 Views

Last post by Zetor
25 Aug 2014, 08:43
core plugs

Last post by Plasticman « 24 Aug 2014, 22:16
Replies: 1
by newkid » 24 Aug 2014, 22:01

Sorry for all the questions, ordered 4 core plugs as on the brickwerks page as we had one leaking and decided to replace them all, upon going under...

1 Replies

1075 Views

Last post by Plasticman
24 Aug 2014, 22:16
whuch exhaust to buy?

Last post by Joju « 24 Aug 2014, 21:32
Replies: 4
by Joju » 24 Aug 2014, 12:53

Hello again.

Now it is time to change the exhaust on the army bus. My question is; should I buy a cheap one or an expensive one?

I can pay from...

4 Replies

2358 Views

Last post by Joju
24 Aug 2014, 21:32
1.6 td engine

Last post by thelyonsfamily « 24 Aug 2014, 21:10

by thelyonsfamily » 24 Aug 2014, 21:10

would just like to thank all who gave advice rebuilt head fitted new turbo to evanjeline just got back from 3000 mile jaunt round france with only...

0 Replies

1236 Views

Last post by thelyonsfamily
24 Aug 2014, 21:10
Choke not working

Last post by Verne « 24 Aug 2014, 19:38
Replies: 34
by Verne » 06 Aug 2014, 19:07
1

2

3
Keif generally starts OK, but runs a little lumpy for the first few minutes and then once warm is fine.

Took the air box connection off the top of...
34 Replies

21144 Views

Last post by Verne
24 Aug 2014, 19:38
Crank seal leak

Last post by newkid « 24 Aug 2014, 17:54

by newkid » 24 Aug 2014, 17:54

Hi

Had a look on the forum but can only find info on the gearbox side, does anyone have a guide on how to replace the crank seal on a 1.6cs engine,...

0 Replies

1153 Views

Last post by newkid
24 Aug 2014, 17:54
Running problems

Last post by johnfevs « 24 Aug 2014, 16:03
Replies: 4
by johnfevs » 24 Aug 2014, 07:52

Following on from last weekend when I changed the fuel pump for an electric one. I thought all was fine until yesterday when I took it out it seems...

4 Replies

2074 Views

Last post by johnfevs
24 Aug 2014, 16:03
wheel cylinder bolt

Last post by Alzey « 24 Aug 2014, 12:59
Replies: 7
by Alzey » 22 Aug 2014, 19:15

Well, got the front brakes finished, feeling chuffed with myself, moved to the rears and as predicted the bleed nipple melted like cheese on approach...

7 Replies

2999 Views

Last post by Alzey
24 Aug 2014, 12:59
metal coolant pipes

Last post by ambivert « 24 Aug 2014, 09:52
Replies: 4
by ambivert » 24 Aug 2014, 08:12

Whoops, just picked a rust flake off the big metal coolant pipe which goes along under the van next to the gearbox, and the "bar-steward" sprung a leak!...

4 Replies

2435 Views

Last post by ambivert
24 Aug 2014, 09:52
caravelle carat gearbox issue

Last post by lance « 23 Aug 2014, 21:07
Replies: 2
by lance » 23 Aug 2014, 05:56

Just bought my carat back and have a small gearbox issue I can't find a answer in the wiki
My gearbox goes into second and then jumps out this doesnt...

2 Replies

1799 Views

Last post by lance
23 Aug 2014, 21:07
Stubborn start when hot.

Last post by jasd1978 « 23 Aug 2014, 17:21
Replies: 2
by jasd1978 » 23 Aug 2014, 08:48

Hi all, recently had a new thermostat and housing and ever since the bus is a bugger to get started when at operating temperature. It starts spot on...

2 Replies

1321 Views

Last post by jasd1978
23 Aug 2014, 17:21
van just cut out and died

Last post by mickeyflyn « 22 Aug 2014, 21:14
Replies: 21
by randiandipandi » 09 Aug 2014, 06:48
1

2
Hi, supposed to be going camping today so van is loaded to the rooflining!

Got in and started up fine, sat at tickover for a minute or two (waiting...
21 Replies

8508 Views

Last post by mickeyflyn
22 Aug 2014, 21:14
1y engine is in the van I have bought but....

Last post by Chiefy « 28 Aug 2014, 10:43
Replies: 7
by Chiefy » 22 Aug 2014, 20:17

It was originally a 1.9 petrol, changed to a 1.6D by the PPO....
Guy I bought it from sourced a 34k 1Y and swapped out the 1.6D. Used the dipstick...

7 Replies

4750 Views

Last post by Chiefy
28 Aug 2014, 10:43
Pierburg carb gasket

Last post by steve8090 « 22 Aug 2014, 20:16
Replies: 5
by thebigcheese » 22 Aug 2014, 14:32

Probably going to sound like I don't know what I'm talking about (especially if I get asked any questions), but looking for help if anyone can......

5 Replies

2965 Views

Last post by steve8090
22 Aug 2014, 20:16
header tank

Last post by lloydy « 22 Aug 2014, 17:29
Replies: 3
by Trunkster » 22 Aug 2014, 08:27

I have had some over heating problems with my van. Always happens when on the motorway. I have just read someone's post about overheating and the...

3 Replies

1815 Views

Last post by lloydy
22 Aug 2014, 17:29
suspect carb problem ?

Last post by mickeyflyn « 22 Aug 2014, 11:47
Replies: 2
by mickeyflyn » 21 Aug 2014, 20:52

Ok here is my prob when under hard acceleration in 1st and 2nd gear about 2/3rd of the way through the Rev band the engine seems to cough splutter...

2 Replies

1480 Views

Last post by mickeyflyn
22 Aug 2014, 11:47
1.9 dg cutting out

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Aug 2014, 11:14
Replies: 2
by boldbloke » 21 Aug 2014, 21:08

Has anyone else had this problem. Our 1985 camper has recently had a recon engine fitted and it normally runs well but has started to cut out on...

2 Replies

1440 Views

Last post by kevtherev
22 Aug 2014, 11:14
vw t25 won't idle when cold

Last post by Ralf85 « 22 Aug 2014, 09:17
Replies: 7
by colincolin64 » 21 Aug 2014, 19:33

Hi ther I have a niggling from my van starts great from cold but won't idle so I have to keep my foot on the accelerater for a while till warm . It...

7 Replies

4034 Views

Last post by Ralf85
22 Aug 2014, 09:17

New Topic

7639 topics

Page 148 of 153
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
146
147
148
149
150
…
153
Next

Return to Board Index

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum