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Hydraulic tappet adjustment, a few questions

Last post by ed_the_robot « 11 Feb 2014, 22:11
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by ed_the_robot » 08 Feb 2014, 16:38

Hey everyone.

I am going to change the oil on our Aircooled ct camper rather soon.

First off, oil, i was going to use 15w 40 mineral oil, best...

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Last post by ed_the_robot
11 Feb 2014, 22:11
Front end strip down

Last post by 988mick « 11 Feb 2014, 22:11
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by Dazco » 10 Feb 2014, 14:30

Ill be replacing the front discs, bearings , track rod ends and steering rack gators in the next couple of weeks. While I'm at it what other bushes...

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Last post by 988mick
11 Feb 2014, 22:11
Cut my head open at work today

Last post by itchyfeet « 11 Feb 2014, 12:36
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by itchyfeet » 24 May 2013, 15:48

Well my cracked WBX head :D

I was interested to know how thick the metal around the valves was where the crack had gone through into the water...

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Last post by itchyfeet
11 Feb 2014, 12:36
Exhaust problems

Last post by ermie571 « 11 Feb 2014, 12:02
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by Jimscerb » 01 Feb 2014, 18:23

Hi all
I'm having a few issues my diesel exhaust mounts snapped
No probs I thourt got them ordered and delivered

Got under the van cold and wet...

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Last post by ermie571
11 Feb 2014, 12:02
Coolant from exhaust stud.

Last post by magicmonkey « 11 Feb 2014, 09:30
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by magicmonkey » 10 Feb 2014, 22:29

Hello All.

I have only posted a few times before and this is my first 'technical' question. I am currently replacing my exhaust with a speed shop...

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Last post by magicmonkey
11 Feb 2014, 09:30
Potential T25 owner seeks advice

Last post by lees « 10 Feb 2014, 12:18
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by hughzt » 09 Feb 2014, 14:37

Hi everybody, this is my first posting so I guess I ought to introduce myself. My name is Hugh and I'm a 50-something classic car nut who is in the...

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Last post by lees
10 Feb 2014, 12:18
The Basics of oil from oilman @ Opie Oils

Last post by oilman « 10 Feb 2014, 09:24
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by oilman » 07 Feb 2014, 10:25

The Basics

When it comes to choosing oil for your car, this information may seem like going back to basics, but we at are constantly surprised by...

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Last post by oilman
10 Feb 2014, 09:24
Water oil mix spells end of engine!

Last post by ermie571 « 09 Feb 2014, 19:13
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by ermie571 » 09 Feb 2014, 17:17

Ok....engine is out. Drained the oil first...haha. First out was about 2litres if clear water! Now that was a surprise!!! Then came some gloop. Then...

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Last post by ermie571
09 Feb 2014, 19:13
Oil

Last post by Rob Chance « 09 Feb 2014, 17:50
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by Rob Chance » 08 Feb 2014, 23:38

Sorry to open a can of worms but what oil do people recommend? 1.9 DG petrol. ( new to t 25 ownership used to have a T2 which I ran on straight 30)...

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Last post by Rob Chance
09 Feb 2014, 17:50
fuel tank bolt size

Last post by faggie « 09 Feb 2014, 14:34
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by biker1981 » 09 Feb 2014, 10:18

Hi i have removed the fuel tank and now cant find the bolts 4 x bolts that hold it on... does anyone know what size the are please?

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Last post by faggie
09 Feb 2014, 14:34
Carbs - Quick Dellorto Questions before Purchase!

Last post by toomanytoys « 09 Feb 2014, 09:50
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by T25Convert » 31 Jan 2014, 09:02

Hello all,

With new engine coming along nicely I've started look at carbs, as the single Weber on it has a bent base, which is beyond repair.

Now...

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Last post by toomanytoys
09 Feb 2014, 09:50
Gas Analyser

Last post by California Dreamin « 08 Feb 2014, 16:19
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by Combehatter » 07 Feb 2014, 20:05

I'm sure Bubba is running a bit rich so I want to tweak the carb.

Is it worth getting a Gunson analyser? I mean if I take it to be done at a garage...

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Last post by California Dreamin
08 Feb 2014, 16:19
Testing your WBX oil pressure

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Feb 2014, 00:39
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by itchyfeet » 03 Feb 2014, 20:56

This comes up from time to time when a buzzer of doom is going off and the recommendation is usually get the pressure tested to be sure
i'd think...

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Feb 2014, 00:39
Van losing power when cold

Last post by jason k « 07 Feb 2014, 22:51
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by Darbs » 06 Feb 2014, 13:58

T25 1.6 td 1990 , van starts ok then I drive for a couple of minutes pull up at junction and lose power ,sometimes it stalls .Power comes back then...

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Last post by jason k
07 Feb 2014, 22:51
Air Cooled fuel pump leaking oil ?

Last post by mgbman « 07 Feb 2014, 19:57
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by mgbman » 19 Jan 2014, 18:42

My 1980 Devon van with 2l cu engine has leaked a lot of oil onto the driveway. The drive is quite steep and the van is parked front pointing...

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Last post by mgbman
07 Feb 2014, 19:57
1st and sometimes 2nd gear....

Last post by Gogso1 « 07 Feb 2014, 19:33
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by Gogso1 » 16 Jan 2014, 16:39

Hi folks, apologies if any similar issue has been raised before, I couldn't find it.

Anyhoo, for the last 6 weeks or thereabouts, I've been finding...

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Last post by Gogso1
07 Feb 2014, 19:33
Brickwerks budget brake back plates

Last post by dbz864 « 06 Feb 2014, 22:59
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by Bulldog1 » 30 Jan 2014, 00:31

I'm not sure I've posted this in the right section, so apologies if not.

Has anyone used the budget, rear back plates from brickwerks?

What is the...

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Last post by dbz864
06 Feb 2014, 22:59
CV Joints?

Last post by VWKat « 06 Feb 2014, 20:05
Replies: 15
by VWKat » 04 Feb 2014, 20:34
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Hello,

Just after some advice on CV Joints please.

I have today removed the drive shaft on the drivers side as I have heard some loud clicking...
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Last post by VWKat
06 Feb 2014, 20:05
Exhaust

Last post by davidvincent « 06 Feb 2014, 12:41
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by davidvincent » 05 Feb 2014, 17:25

Hi all

So I was wondering if anyone knew of any options regarding an exhaust system upgrade?

It's a 2.0l CU engine.

The heat exchangers are almost...

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Last post by davidvincent
06 Feb 2014, 12:41
Identifying PAS reservoir brackets for wbx

Last post by silverbullet « 05 Feb 2014, 11:19
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by silverbullet » 03 Feb 2014, 10:46

All very strange. I appear to have two reservoir brackets here meant for petrol installations (definitely not diesel, it was a complete kit from a...

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Last post by silverbullet
05 Feb 2014, 11:19
My kingdom for a garage!

Last post by ghost123uk « 05 Feb 2014, 09:33
Replies: 12
by Juuls » 03 Feb 2014, 14:16

I generally go by the motto : No one loves or cares about your van like you do ......oh how prophetic my motto! I find myself (after many years of...

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Last post by ghost123uk
05 Feb 2014, 09:33
Need electric fuel pump for 1980 CU engine Devon

Last post by mgbman « 04 Feb 2014, 22:39
Replies: 5
by mgbman » 22 Jan 2014, 17:47

As in my recent post about a large oil leak from the old mechanical fuel pump, the advice is to remove the old pump , fit a blanking plate and fit a...

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Last post by mgbman
04 Feb 2014, 22:39
Help. Solex carbs connections

Last post by paulandchez « 04 Feb 2014, 22:17
Replies: 13
by paulandchez » 06 Oct 2013, 21:45

Right, after a full gasket replacement and general tidy up, the engine is back in and I'm ready to instal the solex carbs I bought to replace the...

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Last post by paulandchez
04 Feb 2014, 22:17
Help identifying a part (possibly some sort of antiroll bar)

Last post by lloydy « 04 Feb 2014, 19:31
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by big green bus » 29 Jan 2014, 22:10

Hi, I need some help identifying a part needed for my 1989 panel van.
I have spoken to the garage where it is current getting an MOT and it appears a...

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Last post by lloydy
04 Feb 2014, 19:31
Gearbox, diff & transfer box recommendations HERE >

Last post by oilman « 04 Feb 2014, 17:26
Replies: 3
by oilman » 04 Feb 2014, 10:32

Getting the right oil for gearboxes, diffs and transfer boxes can be tricky, so please ask here if there is any information that you need.

To help...

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Last post by oilman
04 Feb 2014, 17:26
Remove water from fuel tank

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Feb 2014, 15:18
Replies: 1
by sjmtlewy » 03 Feb 2014, 21:36

I had my tank off for several weeks, lying safe under the van while I sorted out some brake pipe issues. Now ive reassembled everything, its started...

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Last post by kevtherev
04 Feb 2014, 15:18
Windscreen Washers Blocked

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Feb 2014, 15:13
Replies: 6
by coolrunnings » 04 Feb 2014, 09:16

One of my nozzles is blocked, sure its sucked up some gunk from the bottom of the washer bottle as some green slime has come out of one nozzle and...

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Last post by kevtherev
04 Feb 2014, 15:13
1.7D difficult to start after a few days unused

Last post by AdrianC « 04 Feb 2014, 13:32
Replies: 18
by AdrianC » 07 Jan 2014, 17:26
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Odd one, this. Ginny, the 1.7D KY that's been left with us for the interim has been starting just fine, even after months of disuse. Since the...
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Last post by AdrianC
04 Feb 2014, 13:32
Fuel Guage

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 04 Feb 2014, 11:04
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by The Bishop » 04 Feb 2014, 10:23

HI, We're off to Spain in the summer where I understand the supply of LPG is limited so I need to be prepared to run on Petrol.

My petrol guage...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
04 Feb 2014, 11:04
brake pipe flare type

Last post by sjmtlewy « 04 Feb 2014, 09:57
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by sjmtlewy » 12 Jan 2014, 20:53

Cant seem to find an answer to this for some reason... what type of flare should be used on new brake pipes? I.e sae/din double/single. Im replacing...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
04 Feb 2014, 09:57
need a working carb!!!!!!

Last post by flatnbroke « 03 Feb 2014, 20:41
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by flatnbroke » 03 Feb 2014, 19:38

hi, i have a 1.9 automatic t25 caravelle which has a broke choke , the butterfly does not work and closes at odd times which causes the engine to...

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Last post by flatnbroke
03 Feb 2014, 20:41
Still dead

Last post by scarysteve « 03 Feb 2014, 14:09
Replies: 17
by scarysteve » 25 Jan 2014, 18:57
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So tried putting another dizzy in and I still can't get her to turn over.
All things check ok. Fuel air spark but will try spark again tomorrow
If no...
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Last post by scarysteve
03 Feb 2014, 14:09
Clutch Slave Cylinder

Last post by mrbodly « 03 Feb 2014, 13:54
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by mrbodly » 02 Feb 2014, 17:26

Hi all

The clutch slave cylinder has failed on my 2l Aircooled T25 whilst out and about.

Having returned home, I'm looking to source a new one. JK...

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Last post by mrbodly
03 Feb 2014, 13:54
fuel filter change

Last post by fairwynds « 03 Feb 2014, 13:37
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by arryhi11 » 27 Jan 2014, 20:17

hi might be a stupid question but when you change the fuel filter do you need to fill it with fuel before you put it on or just whack it on and crank...

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Last post by fairwynds
03 Feb 2014, 13:37
Engine specialist Cheshire?

Last post by terrygibson « 03 Feb 2014, 13:07
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by terrygibson » 24 Dec 2013, 10:54

Hi there

Anyone know a good engine specialist in Cheshire?

Our T25 Westy Atlantic 1.6TD JX goes like a train - been all over Europe. BUT starting...

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Last post by terrygibson
03 Feb 2014, 13:07
heater question

Last post by BOXY « 02 Feb 2014, 19:56
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by biker1981 » 02 Feb 2014, 19:04

Hi,

I have noticed that my camper doesnt seem to have a heater blowing, it sometimes gets hot or cold ... but doesnt actaully blow air out if that...

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Last post by BOXY
02 Feb 2014, 19:56
tie rod inner joint

Last post by ROBRIOS « 02 Feb 2014, 17:19
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by ROBRIOS » 26 Jan 2014, 13:59

Hi guys

replaced my ns upper wishbone bushes yesterday as have had a knocking/tapping from under the front passenger seat over rough road surfaces....

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Last post by ROBRIOS
02 Feb 2014, 17:19
Alternator tightening

Last post by newkid « 02 Feb 2014, 02:45

by newkid » 02 Feb 2014, 02:45

Whats the best way to tension the alternator on a 1.6d 84.

Did find this on brickwerks but theres no teeth on the alternator bracket onclick=...

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Last post by newkid
02 Feb 2014, 02:45
Snapped 'easy out' problem

Last post by Theclash « 01 Feb 2014, 20:13
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by Bulldog1 » 31 Jan 2014, 20:43

Whilst fitting my new towbar bought off a member on 80-90 I was almost finished and was just putting the bumper back on, when the bolt snapped into...

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Last post by Theclash
01 Feb 2014, 20:13
Valves not opening, Aircooled cu

Last post by davethebus « 31 Jan 2014, 19:05
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by davethebus » 30 Jan 2014, 14:00

Advice needed, swapped distributors from points to electronic as it was suffering a bad misfire then wouldn't start again. Fitted the new dizzy and...

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Last post by davethebus
31 Jan 2014, 19:05
tappets set on 1.6td jx newcastle garage recomend

Last post by hulky « 31 Jan 2014, 14:58
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by hulky » 29 Jan 2014, 09:44
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Hi

I need my tappets set can anyone recomend someone in/near newcastle upon tyne :?:
also what should i expect to pay :?:

thanks john
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Last post by hulky
31 Jan 2014, 14:58
Fuel injector pump repair kit.

Last post by hulky « 31 Jan 2014, 14:27
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by Bucky P » 31 Jan 2014, 11:13

I have a 1991 T25 1.6TD and a leaking fuel seal on the injector pump. I can't seem to find a replacement seal, from my inquiries so far I have been...

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Last post by hulky
31 Jan 2014, 14:27
(HOW HIGH)1.6 jx engine removal

Last post by royt28 « 31 Jan 2014, 09:14
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by royt28 » 30 Jan 2014, 11:16

as above

looked at the bentley & vag booklet for a jx etc, everything fine there & understood.

will i be able to remove the engine with the camper...

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Last post by royt28
31 Jan 2014, 09:14
Lack of power and acceleration.

Last post by JamesKT25 « 30 Jan 2014, 15:46
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by JamesKT25 » 30 Jan 2014, 14:41

I have just fitted a new coil and king lead to my van. 1.9 dg. I have driven it for 15 miles no problem, however when i took it to a mates last night...

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Last post by JamesKT25
30 Jan 2014, 15:46
Out of interest, has anyone fitted one of

Last post by faggie « 30 Jan 2014, 12:28
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by New Kentish Campers » 27 Jan 2014, 09:54

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

I came across it from looking at a new exhaust system for the van 8)

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Last post by faggie
30 Jan 2014, 12:28
How long have I got with my gear box?

Last post by ermie571 « 29 Jan 2014, 22:47
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by ermie571 » 28 Jan 2014, 22:56
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Hi all...think I have gear box whine. .... changed the oil. Now have fantastically smooth and easy gear change. Whine still present when under...
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Last post by ermie571
29 Jan 2014, 22:47
WBX Head Erosion with pics

Last post by itchyfeet « 29 Jan 2014, 19:32

by itchyfeet » 29 Jan 2014, 19:32

Just bought a DG engine for the heads and having stripped it I find erosion around the valves.

I know this engine had a head seal failure because...

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Last post by itchyfeet
29 Jan 2014, 19:32
Do I need a carb rebuild kit?

Last post by pi quattro « 28 Jan 2014, 23:32
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by pi quattro » 19 Jan 2014, 21:20

I've been having an intermittent problem which returned again today. Went round a roundabout and van spluttered and coughed, loss of power, wouldn't...

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Last post by pi quattro
28 Jan 2014, 23:32
Gearbox noise?

Last post by CovKid « 28 Jan 2014, 21:50
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by Miles » 28 Jan 2014, 15:00

I had a faint scraping noise from the back end (varies with road speed), accompanied by an occasional very faint clatter. It's too cold, dark & wet...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Jan 2014, 21:50
Oil coming out of dipstick assembly on jx

Last post by Buellbag « 28 Jan 2014, 18:04
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by Buellbag » 25 Jan 2014, 18:06

Just had My van off the road for ten weeks for a cosmetic restoration, ( looks bloody gawgeous by the way) I've driven it now for 20 miles and it's...

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28 Jan 2014, 18:04

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