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Does this part exist anymore?

Last post by itchyfeet « 24 Feb 2013, 17:07
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by skint-van-man » 24 Feb 2013, 16:19

Afternoon all.. Simple question:

Is it possible to get this style of thermostat housing anymore?

cant seem to find one anywhere online. If not is...

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Last post by itchyfeet
24 Feb 2013, 17:07
pierburg carb

Last post by ghost123uk « 24 Feb 2013, 10:09
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by smile83 » 23 Feb 2013, 19:59

hi im just wondering has a golf mk2 1.8 got the same pierburg carb as a t25 thanks.

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Last post by ghost123uk
24 Feb 2013, 10:09
Shredded Sump Thread •HELP!•

Last post by aulday « 24 Feb 2013, 08:03
Replies: 58
by centro » 10 Oct 2010, 18:11
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Just done an oil change and have stripped a bit of the sump thread. What can be done to rectify this? Its leaking oil. I feel the urge to tighten the...
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Last post by aulday
24 Feb 2013, 08:03
Are these knackered? Update 19/2

Last post by Allanw « 23 Feb 2013, 20:14
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by grizgut » 10 Feb 2013, 14:51
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First picture is front spring and second is rear. Both fitted a few years ago to my multivan. Van was empty when I took the pictures. Should the...
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Last post by Allanw
23 Feb 2013, 20:14
help caliper removal !!!

Last post by ghost123uk « 23 Feb 2013, 20:10
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by BETTYBRICK » 23 Feb 2013, 10:03

Help please, trying to change wheel bearing but cant undo the 19mm bolts on caliper! Daft question (maybe) but are they reverse thread ?

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Last post by ghost123uk
23 Feb 2013, 20:10
Mechanical fuel pump - urgent help.

Last post by SouthEastWesty « 22 Feb 2013, 19:38
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by SouthEastWesty » 22 Feb 2013, 09:18

I'm supposed to be off to Europe in a couple of weeks for a 3 month tour and van has developed some problems.

My van, 1981 petrol Aircooled has gone...

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Last post by SouthEastWesty
22 Feb 2013, 19:38
Temp sender position

Last post by Bigjcc55 « 22 Feb 2013, 18:36
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by Bigjcc55 » 20 Feb 2013, 21:13

Is the temp sender on the rear or the side of the thermostat housing? 1.9 dg with late coolant system. Thanks.

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Last post by Bigjcc55
22 Feb 2013, 18:36
STAINLESS TAILPIPE TO NON STAINLESS EXHAUST?

Last post by bigherb « 22 Feb 2013, 18:21
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by chriscburgess » 22 Feb 2013, 13:23

I need to replace my tailpipe ( yet again!)

Is it possible to and is it worth fitting a stainless tailpipe to a standard non stainless exhaust?...

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Last post by bigherb
22 Feb 2013, 18:21
Clutch Arm Travel

Last post by madjak « 22 Feb 2013, 09:20
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by madjak » 18 Feb 2013, 21:43

Hi All,

I have just bought my first T25, an 88 JX TD and I'm starting to go through some of its mechanical faults so I may be posting up here a...

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Last post by madjak
22 Feb 2013, 09:20
M16 1.5mm plug & Taper Tap

Last post by toomanytoys « 21 Feb 2013, 17:29
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by California Dreamin » 20 Feb 2013, 22:56

I'm preparing myself for an oil change.
The last oil change resulted in a couple of threads and bits of threads in the drainer, I just know I;m...

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Last post by toomanytoys
21 Feb 2013, 17:29
Those nasty gudgeon pin circlips

Last post by CovKid « 21 Feb 2013, 16:19
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by NicBeeee » 21 Feb 2013, 12:03

Just finished putting my pistons back in and I would like to share a little tip, no doubt someone has done this before but anyway, as well as...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Feb 2013, 16:19
track rod ends Non VW Citroen Xsara

Last post by maxstu « 21 Feb 2013, 15:38
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by maxstu » 18 Feb 2013, 18:33

Hi All,

Renewing the osf wheel hub on a mates Xsara.

Is there a knack for removing above item said please? Dont have an air gun and track rod end...

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Last post by maxstu
21 Feb 2013, 15:38
i hear bubbles

Last post by marcusvictoria « 21 Feb 2013, 12:37
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by marcusvictoria » 28 Nov 2012, 23:26
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not taken my van on a long run yet as previous owner said it was popping a hose. He thought it was sorted. But once i turn the engine off i can hear...
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Last post by marcusvictoria
21 Feb 2013, 12:37
exhaust gaskets

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Feb 2013, 10:00
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by what2do » 20 Feb 2013, 08:26

I'm currently working away from and only have my phone for internet access - it's a bit of a struggle! I'm about to replace my silencer (tail pipe...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Feb 2013, 10:00
power steering leaking?

Last post by linkin582 « 20 Feb 2013, 18:22
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by chrisevans » 19 Feb 2013, 17:41

I peeled back one of the boots on the power steering rack yesterday and a tiny bit of fluid dripped out. Is that residual?
Or do I have a problem?

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Last post by linkin582
20 Feb 2013, 18:22
1.6 jx struggles to start.

Last post by boxer « 20 Feb 2013, 13:29
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by Custom & Bespoke » 06 Feb 2013, 14:16
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My 1.6 jx has been a sod to get started recently, it turns over fine but just won't fire up resulting in a fair bit of smoke, finally after about 4/5...
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Last post by boxer
20 Feb 2013, 13:29
T25 1990 westy

Last post by Mocki « 20 Feb 2013, 12:59
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by kennydawbheag » 15 Feb 2013, 23:14
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Hi just baought my first westy, doing a few jobs before our first holiday. I have just read that there should be a charger under the back seat i cant...
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Last post by Mocki
20 Feb 2013, 12:59
ss exhaust studs.

Last post by Whitevanman « 19 Feb 2013, 22:44
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by what2do » 16 Feb 2013, 07:38

Morning all, I'm gathering the bits required for replacing my whole exhaust system as I've obtained very good condition second hand replacements. I...

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Last post by Whitevanman
19 Feb 2013, 22:44
BRAKE PADS

Last post by California Dreamin « 19 Feb 2013, 22:26
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by audi0704 » 19 Feb 2013, 21:21

Hi don,t want to appear thick but equally so don,t want to buy the wrong ones so can anyone tell me are there only 2 types of front brake pads square...

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Last post by California Dreamin
19 Feb 2013, 22:26
tapping when under load

Last post by Mocki « 19 Feb 2013, 10:50
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by gregwiththegrin » 17 Feb 2013, 18:34

Can anyone shed any light on a tapping from the engine bay? It only occurs when driving under load ie with foot on the gas. When coasting theres no...

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Last post by Mocki
19 Feb 2013, 10:50
Hi and Help

Last post by Mocki « 19 Feb 2013, 09:16
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by Andybg » 19 Feb 2013, 09:08

First post here on this forum. Ex pat living in Bulgaria for the last 8 years. As you can probably guess the name is Andy. A big hello to everyone...

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Last post by Mocki
19 Feb 2013, 09:16
K&n air filter fitting.

Last post by Mocki « 19 Feb 2013, 08:24
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by REG HOLDSWORTH T3 » 18 Feb 2013, 22:55

Just treated myself to a k&n filter kit for my 1.9 petrol t3.
Has anybody else done this and did it require any adjustment to carberetors.
Thanks...

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Last post by Mocki
19 Feb 2013, 08:24
New fuel pump?

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 19 Feb 2013, 01:06

by jamesandtheopenroad » 19 Feb 2013, 01:06

Okay.

So my 1.9 dg running on petrol/lpg has been a bit iffy on the petrol side. Poor starting, poor idling, hesitant on acceleration, down on...

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
19 Feb 2013, 01:06
rear stub axle ,wheel falling off!!!!

Last post by Plasticman « 18 Feb 2013, 22:03
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by chilipig66 » 18 Feb 2013, 18:20

hi all
i have a little problem that i need help with on my 1990 panel van ,my rear castle nut keeps coming loose! ,ive replaced the stub axle and nut...

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Last post by Plasticman
18 Feb 2013, 22:03
82 Aircooled smelling heavily of exhaust fumes when stopped?

Last post by Hendrixevo147 « 18 Feb 2013, 20:52
Replies: 13
by Gingermonkey67 » 13 Nov 2012, 21:17

Hi all

My van has started to smell very strongly of exhaust fumes after I have stopped. This is outside the van, i dont think its getting inside...

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Last post by Hendrixevo147
18 Feb 2013, 20:52
petrol,will it run backwards

Last post by Mocki « 18 Feb 2013, 10:58
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by ray63 » 16 Feb 2013, 16:12

hi all,when the van has stood for 3 weeks or so it takes forever and a little fuel to be poured in to the carbs to start her.any ideas please.its all...

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Last post by Mocki
18 Feb 2013, 10:58
Which hose do I need to order? (1.6d)

Last post by discipleofsketch « 17 Feb 2013, 21:30
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by discipleofsketch » 17 Feb 2013, 20:56

Hi All,

(Please excuse my terminology, i'm a web developer, not a mechanic!)

I want to replace the hose in the middle in this pic on my 1.6d...

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Last post by discipleofsketch
17 Feb 2013, 21:30
what's this called, please?

Last post by Mocki « 17 Feb 2013, 19:49
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by Sleedale » 17 Feb 2013, 07:53

Hi, this bit of hose needs replacing, it's repaired with tin foil I think, but being an engine newbie, I've no idea what it's called. I know it's...

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Last post by Mocki
17 Feb 2013, 19:49
rusted in bolt,

Last post by bigherb « 17 Feb 2013, 19:06
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by The Bishop » 17 Feb 2013, 18:11

I have a 1303 Beetle with Mcphearson strut suspension which I am putting new springs in.

One side was fine/done.

On the other I have removed the...

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Last post by bigherb
17 Feb 2013, 19:06
Lubricating sliding door

Last post by waltraud « 17 Feb 2013, 14:02
Replies: 6
by waltraud » 19 Jan 2013, 18:21

Lhd 83 westy- sliding door difficult to open. All locks, mechanisms etc work. I think it's probably under lubricatef or I've used the wrong grease?...

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Last post by waltraud
17 Feb 2013, 14:02
drive shafts

Last post by rusdee « 16 Feb 2013, 21:51
Replies: 5
by bicolour » 16 Feb 2013, 21:18

evening all

there was a really good video on drive shafts, removing and overhall i cant seem to find it?

any help guys and gals

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Last post by rusdee
16 Feb 2013, 21:51
Snow damaged wiper

Last post by Ian Hulley « 16 Feb 2013, 19:26
Replies: 5
by stretcho » 16 Feb 2013, 13:00

Hi all,

So came home a week ago to see one of my wipers wrapped down over the front grill as the weight of the snow had pulled it down.

On...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
16 Feb 2013, 19:26
Rear Shock Absorbers

Last post by Ian Hulley « 16 Feb 2013, 19:24
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by Iceworx » 11 Feb 2013, 20:17

I'm replacing the rear shocks on the van, but having a real nightmare with the top bolt.

I've soaked with with WD40 for 2 days now, and it's still...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
16 Feb 2013, 19:24
Con rod stretch bolt or not stretch bolt

Last post by NicBeeee « 16 Feb 2013, 16:34
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by NicBeeee » 15 Feb 2013, 18:35

Hi, I am going to check the con rod float tomorrow and whether the bearings need replacing, I am not sure if the bolts for the con rods are stretch...

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Last post by NicBeeee
16 Feb 2013, 16:34
running on empty..

Last post by ghost123uk « 16 Feb 2013, 15:03
Replies: 7
by edoh » 14 Feb 2013, 23:14

actually -
just running on -
turn off the ignition key and engine dies down -
but continues to splutter for another 5 or 10 seconds -
any ideas where...

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Last post by ghost123uk
16 Feb 2013, 15:03
Transmission Fluid Change for a Manual Gearbox

Last post by 300CE « 16 Feb 2013, 14:57
Replies: 5
by 300CE » 14 Feb 2013, 14:51

Afternoon All,

Just wondered as to whether anyone has changed the manual transmission fluid on their van and what issues, if any, they came across...

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Last post by 300CE
16 Feb 2013, 14:57
lost 1st and 3rd gears

Last post by Dubwana « 16 Feb 2013, 13:17
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by Dubwana » 13 Feb 2013, 17:16

A quick gearbox problem.

I'm driving a 81 diesel t25 not turbocharged with original gearbox.

I was driving up and down some serious hills today......

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Last post by Dubwana
16 Feb 2013, 13:17
Castle nut removal

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 16 Feb 2013, 09:24
Replies: 5
by Jonnyb416 » 15 Feb 2013, 21:34

I need to undo the castle nut but I have a problem, the wheel hub is not on the van. Now I know you would usually use a long breaker bar but can I...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
16 Feb 2013, 09:24
engine mounts

Last post by Ian Hulley « 15 Feb 2013, 23:22
Replies: 3
by edoh » 14 Feb 2013, 23:30

would anyone have a 'how to' in changing engine mounts (inner and outer) on a g reg water-cooled 1.9 dg engine?
it'son my list for spring has sprung...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
15 Feb 2013, 23:22
Getting ready to roll

Last post by Sleedale « 15 Feb 2013, 20:40
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by Sleedale » 14 Feb 2013, 09:05
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We are very nearly back on the road time and there are a few things I'd like doing before we motor off into the sunshine. Being useless at DIY...
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Last post by Sleedale
15 Feb 2013, 20:40
Brake callipers 1984

Last post by Steve T « 15 Feb 2013, 15:40

by Steve T » 15 Feb 2013, 15:40

Hi all
Could some kind person confirm these are ATE callipers, you can see in first pic they are knock out pins (no R clip) and is that a vauge Ate I...

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Last post by Steve T
15 Feb 2013, 15:40
Driveshafts?

Last post by faggie « 15 Feb 2013, 15:21
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by Simon B » 12 Feb 2013, 19:08

I need a new set of driveshafts for my 1981 van and have been offered a set from a late van, will these fit or are early/late vans drive shafts...

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Last post by faggie
15 Feb 2013, 15:21
ATF FILTER

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 15 Feb 2013, 11:29
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by Sir Brixalot » 14 Feb 2013, 21:10

Hi everyone. The atf in my 91 Autosleeper Auto DG is brown and needs changing. I'm told I need a filter for the pan - can anyone point me to a...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
15 Feb 2013, 11:29
Coolant low - what is best coolant to buy?

Last post by CovKid « 14 Feb 2013, 22:48
Replies: 21
by DevonMark » 16 Dec 2012, 12:28
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Got the dreaded red flashing light on Victor's dashboard. Checked coolant level and it is indeed low (at least the sensor is working!).

What is the...
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Last post by CovKid
14 Feb 2013, 22:48
Worn valve guides

Last post by NicBeeee « 14 Feb 2013, 09:16
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by NicBeeee » 13 Feb 2013, 15:42

Hi

I have very slight side to side movement on the valves due to wearing of the guides but at the moment there is no witness marks on the head...

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Last post by NicBeeee
14 Feb 2013, 09:16
offside steering rack gaiter split

Last post by Niander « 13 Feb 2013, 17:35
Replies: 7
by Niander » 12 Feb 2013, 14:20

DReaded mot had failed on offside steering rack gaiter split
ive got the new one coming but ive never tackled this job before
do i need any special...

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Last post by Niander
13 Feb 2013, 17:35
Quick check - are 1.9 dg's interchangeble?

Last post by steve8090 « 12 Feb 2013, 16:42
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by T25Convert » 12 Feb 2013, 12:48

Hi,

Quick check:

Hoping to buy a running engine, but coming out a van with late cooling system. Got to go in my van with an early cooling system....

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Last post by steve8090
12 Feb 2013, 16:42
Will these springs fit?

Last post by murrayslinn « 12 Feb 2013, 14:38
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by murrayslinn » 30 Nov 2012, 12:08

Hi,

Quick one, I brought a 1.9 watercooled dg (late) and it came with a box set of 4 springs. 2 were already on the back and the other 2 are still...

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Last post by murrayslinn
12 Feb 2013, 14:38
Pierburg 2E3 problems - on-going faults, read this!

Last post by ghost123uk « 12 Feb 2013, 14:22
Replies: 39
by silverbullet » 11 Dec 2012, 20:41
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Time for me to ask for some help! A bit of background info:

2E3 on a 2.1 SS engine (same 9:1 compression as MV) in a syncro tin-top bus.
Timing set...
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Last post by ghost123uk
12 Feb 2013, 14:22
5 speed boxes

Last post by what2do « 12 Feb 2013, 10:11
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by what2do » 11 Feb 2013, 16:30

Just a little query as I've heard different things said about 5 speed boxes, I've been told the following;

They aren't necessarily going to help...

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12 Feb 2013, 10:11

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