Mechanical

Moderators: User administrators, Moderators

New Topic

15635 topics

Page 73 of 313
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
71
72
73
74
75
…
313
Next

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

MOT fail - rear springs

Last post by LittleMissSunshine « 25 Jun 2012, 19:55
Replies: 2
by LittleMissSunshine » 25 Jun 2012, 17:49

The camper had a service and MOT and failed on rear springs. Being replaced tomorrow.

Our mechanic said the engine was sound and rest was good....

2 Replies

481 Views

Last post by LittleMissSunshine
25 Jun 2012, 19:55
Flame traps for JX.

Last post by rob1927 « 25 Jun 2012, 19:08
Replies: 4
by rob1927 » 24 Jun 2012, 18:59

Hello all, i was wondering if any one could tell me where i could get some flame traps for my 88 caravelle 1.6TD i'm having the injectors serviced...

4 Replies

575 Views

Last post by rob1927
25 Jun 2012, 19:08
Back box/silencer removal

Last post by uniB « 25 Jun 2012, 19:07
Replies: 6
by uniB » 25 Jun 2012, 16:30

I'm trying to get my exhaust silencer off my van (1.9 DG), I've taken the straps off and I'm guessing it slides off to the tailpipe side but I can't...

6 Replies

778 Views

Last post by uniB
25 Jun 2012, 19:07
oil pressure on T25 with recon DG engine

Last post by Mocki « 25 Jun 2012, 16:35
Replies: 5
by woodguru » 23 Jun 2012, 11:35

I had a rocon engine fitted a few years ago, after a few months of running it the oil pressure warning light, and buzzer came on, as it was a new ish...

5 Replies

1310 Views

Last post by Mocki
25 Jun 2012, 16:35
Front-to-back brake pipe.

Last post by California Dreamin « 25 Jun 2012, 08:01
Replies: 9
by Nicola&Tony » 13 Jun 2012, 21:21

I'm currently in the process of replacing this pipe (after an mot fail on it) and trying to do it without dropping the petrol tank (due to time...

9 Replies

1265 Views

Last post by California Dreamin
25 Jun 2012, 08:01
1.9 dg case to 2.1

Last post by weimarbus « 25 Jun 2012, 05:11
Replies: 5
by weimarbus » 23 Jun 2012, 17:18

Ok, dumb question for this evening, as the head studs are the same between 1.9 and 2.1 I asume that the top end deck height is in the cylinder head...

5 Replies

708 Views

Last post by weimarbus
25 Jun 2012, 05:11
MOT failure - Outer sill please help

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 25 Jun 2012, 04:39
Replies: 19
by 1_eyed_jim » 22 Jun 2012, 19:16
1

2
Failed today for the following:

Both nearside and offside rear sills suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded.

Front...
19 Replies

2778 Views

Last post by Nicola&Tony
25 Jun 2012, 04:39
I'm having a nightmare!!! plase help

Last post by billy739 « 25 Jun 2012, 00:15
Replies: 5
by fids » 22 Jun 2012, 13:36

Hiya, I'm having issues with my 1982 1.6 diesel. After overheating in the peak district, I got back home via the RAC. A suspected water...

5 Replies

771 Views

Last post by billy739
25 Jun 2012, 00:15
crankshaft oil seal

Last post by phil miller « 24 Jun 2012, 22:14
Replies: 3
by carpmansam » 24 Jun 2012, 21:56

hi,
have got a 1980 1600 ct Aircooled t25.have oil leak and been told main crankshaft oil seal could be the problem (have already changed the push...

3 Replies

429 Views

Last post by phil miller
24 Jun 2012, 22:14
engine problem, please help ,update

Last post by leebo « 24 Jun 2012, 21:03
Replies: 5
by leebo » 23 Jun 2012, 19:35

right ive just got my van on the road t25 2.0l Aircooled 1982
parked her up outside my house today and noticed an oil leak dripping from the rear...

5 Replies

984 Views

Last post by leebo
24 Jun 2012, 21:03
Aircooled valve guide fitment!!

Last post by California Dreamin « 24 Jun 2012, 21:01
Replies: 1
by matt-northey » 24 Jun 2012, 18:38

has any one fitted new valve guides? one of my inlet guides has moved slightly and can be tapped out easyesh i

am hoping a new one will fit in snug...

1 Replies

310 Views

Last post by California Dreamin
24 Jun 2012, 21:01
Engine running slightly hot

Last post by Tug « 24 Jun 2012, 19:10
Replies: 5
by Tug » 23 Jun 2012, 19:13

Hi,

Engine is a 2.0 cu.

I have previously given my engine a top end rebuild. Heads have been reconditioned (Guides, Some valves replaced, Some...

5 Replies

1093 Views

Last post by Tug
24 Jun 2012, 19:10
Urgent help needed Retford area

Last post by Ian Hulley « 24 Jun 2012, 15:58
Replies: 7
by monkeyboysee » 24 Jun 2012, 12:43

Hi all,

just tried to start her up this morning as she's been stood for a couple of weeks, no joy!! ignition light comes on, very slight click but...

7 Replies

591 Views

Last post by Ian Hulley
24 Jun 2012, 15:58
slight knocking from the engine

Last post by Bryan « 24 Jun 2012, 10:00
Replies: 2
by Bryan » 23 Jun 2012, 18:35

In one of the old posts ( which I now cannot find) someone mentioned that they were getting a slight knock and was told that if the van ( mine's a...

2 Replies

591 Views

Last post by Bryan
24 Jun 2012, 10:00
whats better 1.6td or 1.9 aaz?

Last post by faggie « 24 Jun 2012, 09:55
Replies: 8
by conkers » 22 Jun 2012, 22:02

after a t25 and have 2 options.... not sure which i should go and see as both are miles from me. i know the mpg is roughly the same, what about...

8 Replies

1041 Views

Last post by faggie
24 Jun 2012, 09:55
noise from rear wheel?

Last post by gypo « 24 Jun 2012, 09:01
Replies: 8
by gypo » 23 Jun 2012, 15:38

I noticed a squeek/rubbing noise coming from the rear offside wheel the other day.
On inspection i noticed that the back edge of the drum that sits...

8 Replies

610 Views

Last post by gypo
24 Jun 2012, 09:01
Bleed screw

Last post by marcus_asparagus « 23 Jun 2012, 21:54
Replies: 4
by warge » 23 Jun 2012, 11:40

Hi there...quick question. I'm trying to bleed the coolant system on my 2.1 petrol 1989 van but I'm not getting any coolant coming out of the bleed...

4 Replies

673 Views

Last post by marcus_asparagus
23 Jun 2012, 21:54
2 old damaged cylinder heads

Last post by Donald360 « 23 Jun 2012, 20:43

by Donald360 » 23 Jun 2012, 20:43

I have 2 cylinder heads that were removed from my 1.9 DG a while back. I was hoping to sell them on as they were working well enough when attached to...

0 Replies

600 Views

Last post by Donald360
23 Jun 2012, 20:43
suspect temp sender T25 1.9DG 1987

Last post by Ian Hulley « 23 Jun 2012, 15:45
Replies: 1
by islandboy » 23 Jun 2012, 12:27

When I start from cold and engine warms up, temperature gauge gradually move to correct position at 12 o'clock. After a couple of minutes, the gauge...

1 Replies

318 Views

Last post by Ian Hulley
23 Jun 2012, 15:45
JX Cold start issues

Last post by MissUse « 23 Jun 2012, 08:26
Replies: 13
by MissUse » 21 Jun 2012, 14:56

Hello :)

I've been lurking a while now, especially the last few days as The Baron is playing up and we are at a loss at this point as to what's...

13 Replies

931 Views

Last post by MissUse
23 Jun 2012, 08:26
Gearbox drain and fill plugs.....

Last post by Aidan « 22 Jun 2012, 15:48
Replies: 8
by toolsntat » 21 Jun 2012, 16:09

1980 2.0l Aircooled
Where do you folks get these from?

Tried Listers Cov and they said none available :cry:

Just wanted one or two incase :wink:...

8 Replies

1003 Views

Last post by Aidan
22 Jun 2012, 15:48
Rear spring bottom plates

Last post by CovKid « 22 Jun 2012, 15:03
Replies: 10
by jonnyshowbiz » 18 Jun 2012, 21:12

Hi Guys,
Bus has just failed the MOT on rusted plates and the bottom of the rear springs, the guy has quoted me £270 for 6 hours to fix this that is...

10 Replies

1728 Views

Last post by CovKid
22 Jun 2012, 15:03
t25 1.9 dg 1986 fueling

Last post by trex100 « 22 Jun 2012, 14:59

by trex100 » 22 Jun 2012, 14:59

hi guys , I have a t25 1.9 dg and have some slow running issues , ie when cruising below 30, up to speed bumps and in 2nd gear on low over run the...

0 Replies

636 Views

Last post by trex100
22 Jun 2012, 14:59
loud noise

Last post by ghost123uk « 22 Jun 2012, 08:20
Replies: 3
by dave lfc » 21 Jun 2012, 06:34

recently when driving i have heard a loud noise coming underneath the van.it sounds like something rubbing noise,it is so loud when going around...

3 Replies

538 Views

Last post by ghost123uk
22 Jun 2012, 08:20
Ball joint dust cover (front suspension arm)

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 22 Jun 2012, 03:39
Replies: 8
by Nicola&Tony » 20 Jun 2012, 21:02

We've had an mot advisory about this dust cover being deteriorated. I don't really know much about the suspension system so I'm trying to work out...

8 Replies

4148 Views

Last post by Nicola&Tony
22 Jun 2012, 03:39
engine help

Last post by faggie « 21 Jun 2012, 21:41
Replies: 6
by mark.bilsborough » 15 Jun 2012, 12:35

wot the best engine that will fit onto my 4 speed box as ive got a 2ltr ac at mo want to change for a bit mor power

6 Replies

622 Views

Last post by faggie
21 Jun 2012, 21:41
Can you help me find a water seal for a 1700 diesel

Last post by skint-van-man « 21 Jun 2012, 20:26
Replies: 1
by scottmearns » 21 Jun 2012, 11:32

Can any one help

I have a 1700 diesel from 1987 ,Well actually is from 1985 but it was originally a petrol and some parts still are but the...

1 Replies

398 Views

Last post by skint-van-man
21 Jun 2012, 20:26
Exhaust manifold stud bodges please

Last post by skippymoss « 21 Jun 2012, 18:19
Replies: 24
by skippymoss » 04 Dec 2011, 10:10
1

2
When replacing my exhaust for a new Brickies stainless one (mmm shiny) one of the studs on number 3 cylinder broke off flush with the head
I sent it...
24 Replies

2981 Views

Last post by skippymoss
21 Jun 2012, 18:19
auto gearbox noise ?

Last post by big red bus « 21 Jun 2012, 13:10
Replies: 1
by jeffdub » 20 Jun 2012, 20:38

just a quick question again ! finally managed to get my van back on the road took it for a spin round the block , pulled up on the drive, put it into...

1 Replies

322 Views

Last post by big red bus
21 Jun 2012, 13:10
coolant leak

Last post by Dazco « 21 Jun 2012, 12:36
Replies: 3
by warge » 20 Jun 2012, 20:25

Hi there...have an on-going issue with van...t25 1989 2.1 petrol. I'm losing/leaking coolant from the top of the main header tank..it seems that it...

3 Replies

547 Views

Last post by Dazco
21 Jun 2012, 12:36
Slow top speed and struggling on hills

Last post by jason k « 20 Jun 2012, 21:07
Replies: 7
by Brownbetty » 12 Jun 2012, 18:56

Bought a 1982 2.0 Aircooled last week which is a part completed project. All the undercarriage, steering, springs etc has been renewed. LOads of new...

7 Replies

1349 Views

Last post by jason k
20 Jun 2012, 21:07
Broken Steering Lock - How to fix?

Last post by Mickyfin « 20 Jun 2012, 16:53
Replies: 9
by Mickyfin » 18 Jun 2012, 14:10

If you have read my thread about my Syncro getting nicked, then you will of learned that my steering lock is busted. The garage said they fixed it...

9 Replies

748 Views

Last post by Mickyfin
20 Jun 2012, 16:53
Powerflex rear Trailing arm bushes...

Last post by CovKid « 20 Jun 2012, 15:49
Replies: 5
by DaveandMarion » 20 Jun 2012, 11:25

Afternoon all,

I currently have a pair of prepped and painted trailing arms ready to be installed (minus the bushes) Does anybody have expereince of...

5 Replies

1166 Views

Last post by CovKid
20 Jun 2012, 15:49
Problem with 5th Gear on T25 1.9DG 1990

Last post by markb « 20 Jun 2012, 13:57
Replies: 4
by markb » 02 Jun 2012, 09:39

I have a problem with 5th gear where once it is selected and I take my hand off the gear stick it pops out of gear - if i hold the gear stick it...

4 Replies

514 Views

Last post by markb
20 Jun 2012, 13:57
Where to get an o/s rear swing suspension arm?

Last post by R0B « 20 Jun 2012, 13:44
Replies: 1
by buteux » 20 Jun 2012, 13:40

Ive loaded this question but cant find where it went, so 2nd try.

1 Replies

391 Views

Last post by R0B
20 Jun 2012, 13:44
Rocker cover gasket

Last post by sarran1955 « 20 Jun 2012, 13:21
Replies: 2
by stevengthomas » 20 Jun 2012, 08:33

Hi
I replaced the rocker cover gaskets on my 2.0 air cooled at the weekend and found out the vans still leaking oil from the pushrod tubes. Will I...

2 Replies

761 Views

Last post by sarran1955
20 Jun 2012, 13:21
No spark+power spark distrubitor?

Last post by sarran1955 « 20 Jun 2012, 13:12
Replies: 4
by jimjim11 » 19 Jun 2012, 18:17

hi, i have just bought a 1985 crewcab 1.9dg the old distrubitor was not on the engine when i bought it was told it had been stolen, i rang main...

4 Replies

600 Views

Last post by sarran1955
20 Jun 2012, 13:12
Push rod tubes

Last post by billy739 « 20 Jun 2012, 08:48
Replies: 3
by Davidkirk » 19 Jun 2012, 19:49

The mechanic put two push rod tubes on me van. He said he used the smaller tubes. The van is a 1.9 df water cooled. I've not seen any oil leaks but...

3 Replies

682 Views

Last post by billy739
20 Jun 2012, 08:48
Front brake hoses - upgrade?

Last post by California Dreamin « 19 Jun 2012, 22:36
Replies: 5
by JNW » 19 Jun 2012, 17:29

Hiya
Someone mentioned a simple/cheap way of improving front brake performance - upgraded brake hoses.
True or false?
Julian

5 Replies

597 Views

Last post by California Dreamin
19 Jun 2012, 22:36
Running lean on a webber for 30+ MPG

Last post by jason k « 19 Jun 2012, 20:58
Replies: 22
by conkers » 16 Jun 2012, 23:30
1

2
Hi
I am thinking of buying a t25 which hasd webber carbs fitted on a 1.9Dg. The bloke (who appears to be a good guy) says that he has had it set up...
22 Replies

3014 Views

Last post by jason k
19 Jun 2012, 20:58
oil level/ dipstick marks

Last post by peel567 « 19 Jun 2012, 19:57
Replies: 2
by peel567 » 14 Jun 2012, 22:42

Dead easy one. But I'm new to this so hope you won't begrudge such a simple question. I have searched for an answer in the archive but to no avail. I...

2 Replies

557 Views

Last post by peel567
19 Jun 2012, 19:57
2.1 dj cutting out dead .

Last post by jim potter « 19 Jun 2012, 19:21
Replies: 4
by jim potter » 17 Jun 2012, 19:26

ok so the story goes like this .

went on holiday to devon from colchester , essex .. approx 630 miles round trip mostly fully ladened ,plus 3 bikes...

4 Replies

717 Views

Last post by jim potter
19 Jun 2012, 19:21
NEEDED PICTURE OF REAR BRAKES

Last post by phil miller « 19 Jun 2012, 18:38
Replies: 9
by phil miller » 18 Jun 2012, 20:34

as title i need some clear pics of the rear brake shoes and spring set up please :ok

9 Replies

1012 Views

Last post by phil miller
19 Jun 2012, 18:38
High idling and jumpy on 1st,2nd and3rd gear

Last post by cram « 19 Jun 2012, 16:10
Replies: 2
by cram » 18 Jun 2012, 19:43

Hello all!

We have an -85 with a 2.1l 112hp engine and have recently had problems with the car being very jumpy on low gears. This stops as soon as...

2 Replies

600 Views

Last post by cram
19 Jun 2012, 16:10
Oil Pressure Buzzer

Last post by Hacksawbob « 19 Jun 2012, 14:58
Replies: 10
by jpee » 14 Jun 2012, 09:14

Hi All

2 things.

1. Oil pressure buzzer going continuously. Sometimes starts when engine fired, sometimes a few minutes later. Doesn't seem to have...

10 Replies

1139 Views

Last post by Hacksawbob
19 Jun 2012, 14:58
Blocked carb

Last post by scarysteve « 19 Jun 2012, 13:51
Replies: 2
by scarysteve » 13 Jun 2012, 10:03

How do you get rid of the dried petrol deposits in a carb.

Hi again (oh no you say). Managed to get a well made Solex 34 Pict-4 carb however, it had...

2 Replies

456 Views

Last post by scarysteve
19 Jun 2012, 13:51
manual/auto

Last post by skippymoss « 18 Jun 2012, 23:45
Replies: 8
by ladybird » 18 Jun 2012, 07:43

Hi there any thoughts on manual or auto gear box 2.1litre petrol which is more reliable etc is there any history about know problems thanks in...

8 Replies

722 Views

Last post by skippymoss
18 Jun 2012, 23:45
t25 1.9 dg

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Jun 2012, 21:30
Replies: 5
by mazymazda » 18 Jun 2012, 18:10

can any one advise on daugthers t25 as it looks like the water jacket gasget is leaking she took it to a vw expert and they say it needs anew engine...

5 Replies

622 Views

Last post by kevtherev
18 Jun 2012, 21:30
Stupid coolant question no 1

Last post by Ian Hulley « 18 Jun 2012, 18:41
Replies: 1
by Seababa » 18 Jun 2012, 18:27

Plse forgive my ignorance but quick question on expansion water tank (one behind number plate).

Engine stone cold, inside header tank full to brim,...

1 Replies

421 Views

Last post by Ian Hulley
18 Jun 2012, 18:41
Help - Fire in me Carb, 2.0 A/Cooled

Last post by steveflook « 18 Jun 2012, 17:04
Replies: 7
by steveflook » 15 Jun 2012, 19:51

Am having a nitemare with our 2.0 Aircooled, CU Engine with twin Solexes.
Have checked and cleaned as much as I can and finally got it ticking over...

7 Replies

1165 Views

Last post by steveflook
18 Jun 2012, 17:04

New Topic

15635 topics

Page 73 of 313
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
71
72
73
74
75
…
313
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