Mechanical

Moderators: User administrators, Moderators

New Topic

15635 topics

Page 85 of 313
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
83
84
85
86
87
…
313
Next

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

T25 exhaust, which one to use

Last post by owenmac « 27 Mar 2012, 20:15
Replies: 2
by owenmac » 21 Mar 2012, 11:24

My T25 was a 1.6 deisel but now is a 1.9td. I need a new exhaust silencer, which one do I use. Can only see one's for
a 1.6d would that do or do?

2 Replies

726 Views

Last post by owenmac
27 Mar 2012, 20:15
electrical socket on 1.9 DG engine

Last post by pandp38 « 27 Mar 2012, 19:22
Replies: 4
by pandp38 » 26 Mar 2012, 18:57

Can anyone help identify a small 3 pin electrical socket on my recently aquired 1990 T25 DG 1.9.
Socket is mounted on a bracket on the alternator and...

4 Replies

861 Views

Last post by pandp38
27 Mar 2012, 19:22
CU engine stripped down, what now?! Gearbox?

Last post by sarran1955 « 27 Mar 2012, 18:25
Replies: 18
by Zomerzet » 02 Mar 2012, 10:06
1

2
Right, I've bought a non runner T25 which I'm told has a dead engine which needs replacing. Now I'm tight and aren't going to replace an engine if...
18 Replies

2090 Views

Last post by sarran1955
27 Mar 2012, 18:25
mystery leak!

Last post by gypo « 27 Mar 2012, 16:47
Replies: 7
by gypo » 26 Mar 2012, 18:37

Evening all,
I noticed prior to the weekend trip and since we came back a stain on the drive under the van. After investing ive noticed a slight...

7 Replies

738 Views

Last post by gypo
27 Mar 2012, 16:47
diesel ABF gearbox and clutch probs

Last post by austen smith « 27 Mar 2012, 15:31
Replies: 3
by austen smith » 25 Mar 2012, 15:18

Hi all.
Just fitted the replacement gearbox. All went really well.
Ran up engine to try clutch and gears and it won't go into gear. Loads of grating...

3 Replies

581 Views

Last post by austen smith
27 Mar 2012, 15:31
glow plug life

Last post by loo99car « 27 Mar 2012, 09:14
Replies: 6
by Plasticman » 24 Mar 2012, 20:55

timewise or mileage, bosch glow plugs, how long would you expect them to last.
mm

6 Replies

605 Views

Last post by loo99car
27 Mar 2012, 09:14
Engine ID help ?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 27 Mar 2012, 09:10
Replies: 4
by doivey » 26 Mar 2012, 22:35

Hey there.

Would anyone be able to help me ID an engine ?

I have just recently bought this van but have no idea what the engine is, a watercooled...

4 Replies

529 Views

Last post by Ian Hulley
27 Mar 2012, 09:10
Fitting position for a calorifier

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 26 Mar 2012, 21:21
Replies: 2
by Sagemagoo » 25 Sep 2011, 17:51

I bought one of these from out of a BT van - it basically plumbs into your engine cooling system and your cold water supply and uses the engine heat...

2 Replies

538 Views

Last post by Oldiebut goodie
26 Mar 2012, 21:21
t25 1.9 petrol cutting out

Last post by nexttouseless2012 « 26 Mar 2012, 20:30
Replies: 64
by hives » 11 Feb 2011, 10:42
1

2

3

4

5
Hi,

I have just bought a T25. It have a 1.9 petrol engine in it that was reconditioned 2000 miles ago. It has had a new mechanical fuel pump, plugs,...
64 Replies

13485 Views

Last post by nexttouseless2012
26 Mar 2012, 20:30
Rear heater matrix replacement

Last post by billy739 « 26 Mar 2012, 20:19
Replies: 1
by testrun00 » 26 Mar 2012, 03:20

Hi,
Just been on Brickwerks and seen the price for rear heater matrix £70 :shock:

So here is abit of info! I replaced my rear matrix with exact...

1 Replies

395 Views

Last post by billy739
26 Mar 2012, 20:19
Aircooled to watercooled gear shaft update

Last post by pete77 « 26 Mar 2012, 14:02

by pete77 » 26 Mar 2012, 14:02

hi all thanks for your tips/replies with my ongoing gear shaft problems. on droping petrol tank lower,the shaft was being obstructed by a braket half...

0 Replies

608 Views

Last post by pete77
26 Mar 2012, 14:02
nonstarter - 1984 1.9 DG with pierburg

Last post by mankymusic « 26 Mar 2012, 10:02
Replies: 8
by mankymusic » 22 Feb 2012, 15:56

1984 caravelle
1.9DG engine, pierburg carb

I turn the key and it does everything but start.
Starter turning over OK.
fuel getting to the input of...

8 Replies

1392 Views

Last post by mankymusic
26 Mar 2012, 10:02
Rebuild of 1.9 DG: Water Pump to Head Flange Leak

Last post by nathanv « 26 Mar 2012, 07:36

by nathanv » 26 Mar 2012, 07:36

After another long weekend, my 1.9DG (1991) has been refitted to the van and is running once again!

However, as with these things I have a water...

0 Replies

767 Views

Last post by nathanv
26 Mar 2012, 07:36
Reliable mechanic for my t25 camper

Last post by Roddeo « 25 Mar 2012, 22:38
Replies: 3
by Roddeo » 21 Mar 2012, 09:54

Hi - just bought my second T25 devon moonraker camper after a gap of 12 years. I used to take my old van to Capaldi and Milliken in Bridgeton,...

3 Replies

567 Views

Last post by Roddeo
25 Mar 2012, 22:38
T25 2.0l stock carb tuning advise please!!

Last post by crazytunes1 « 25 Mar 2012, 22:13
Replies: 5
by crazytunes1 » 21 Mar 2012, 23:51

Hi all

I have studied bentleys guide but i have a few questions about Tuning?

2.0l cu with stock dizzy with vacume davnce and retard pump
standard...

5 Replies

1221 Views

Last post by crazytunes1
25 Mar 2012, 22:13
Where is this oil leaking from ?

Last post by BOXY « 25 Mar 2012, 21:51
Replies: 8
by centro » 25 Mar 2012, 16:57

Had a look under than earlier and noticed this leak:
onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

Where would that be coming from?

Also there is...

8 Replies

681 Views

Last post by BOXY
25 Mar 2012, 21:51
throttle stop

Last post by bruce « 25 Mar 2012, 21:29

by bruce » 25 Mar 2012, 21:29

hi, does anybody know the setting on the butterfly on 87 dj fuel inj, the haynes manuel just says it´s pre set & don´t move it, how ever the butter...

0 Replies

769 Views

Last post by bruce
25 Mar 2012, 21:29
confused re seconhand gear shafts fitting

Last post by billy739 « 25 Mar 2012, 21:12
Replies: 1
by pete77 » 24 Mar 2012, 13:32

hi have a 1982 4 speed changed from 1.6 Aircooled to 1.9 petrol watercooled
had it about 3.5 years and sorted problems as i go.exelent hightop runs...

1 Replies

279 Views

Last post by billy739
25 Mar 2012, 21:12
Front suspension rebuild

Last post by Hacksawbob « 25 Mar 2012, 20:15
Replies: 2
by The Bishop » 25 Mar 2012, 19:19

My offside front spring snapped yesterday, I think it is lowered 50mm but will have to get a pair so they match.

I am also thinking of renewing the...

2 Replies

367 Views

Last post by Hacksawbob
25 Mar 2012, 20:15
help needed

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Mar 2012, 16:26
Replies: 16
by bazzer2810 » 21 Mar 2012, 19:15
1

2
1.9 petrol dg 1984

hi all im in need of some help my van is hurting my head i need it on the road
ive just fitted a second hand engine a dg 1.9 has...
16 Replies

1976 Views

Last post by kevtherev
25 Mar 2012, 16:26
Sheared exhaust stud

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Mar 2012, 16:19
Replies: 11
by Dazco » 20 Mar 2012, 11:53

Not for me but my brover. hes been removing the exhaust from hhis 1.9 petrol engine and has sheared a stud. Even worse hes managed to break a stud...

11 Replies

1082 Views

Last post by kevtherev
25 Mar 2012, 16:19
Flatspot.

Last post by ghost123uk « 25 Mar 2012, 11:55
Replies: 31
by Dave307 » 13 Mar 2012, 18:25
1

2

3
Hello.

I appear to have a flat spot when accelerating in all gears. It is only very slight and I just rev past it which is fine. However being a...
31 Replies

2257 Views

Last post by ghost123uk
25 Mar 2012, 11:55
Washer nozzleS

Last post by jason k « 25 Mar 2012, 11:04
Replies: 4
by Reimotim » 24 Mar 2012, 22:47

Anyone know the best way to replace the washer nozzles without losing the pipes in the void behind the dash?
P.s. is there an easy way to access the...

4 Replies

509 Views

Last post by jason k
25 Mar 2012, 11:04
Distributor question?

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Mar 2012, 22:33
Replies: 7
by justicewhittle » 24 Mar 2012, 18:37

I'm not particularly mechanically minded but I wondered if anyone might be able to help. When I was looking over the engine earlier I noticed that...

7 Replies

890 Views

Last post by kevtherev
24 Mar 2012, 22:33
Pieburg carb replacement.

Last post by toomanytoys « 24 Mar 2012, 22:25
Replies: 11
by grumpygramps » 17 Mar 2012, 12:36

Hi from a total novice.

Last year we picked up a 1987 T25 with 1900 cc engine and auto gearbox. Av fuel consumption on long runs between 22 - 25...

11 Replies

792 Views

Last post by toomanytoys
24 Mar 2012, 22:25
Temperature high after recon engine fitted

Last post by toomanytoys « 24 Mar 2012, 21:44
Replies: 2
by D&DCAMPA » 24 Mar 2012, 08:04

Morning all.
We've recently had a recon engine fitted by elite and before I start phoning them up sounding dim I thought I would check here first....

2 Replies

627 Views

Last post by toomanytoys
24 Mar 2012, 21:44
replacement hoses required

Last post by edoh « 24 Mar 2012, 14:58
Replies: 6
by edoh » 24 Mar 2012, 09:07

I'd like to change all the coolant hoses coming out of the thermostat housing -
any ideas where the best place to get them from might be?
thanks in...

6 Replies

438 Views

Last post by edoh
24 Mar 2012, 14:58
Location of engine number on 1.9 watercooled??

Last post by stuartrolfe « 24 Mar 2012, 12:28
Replies: 3
by stuartrolfe » 24 Mar 2012, 10:07

Hi, does any body know where I find the engine number on the block of a 1.9 watercooled?
I've had a good look and could not find it.
Many thanks.

3 Replies

814 Views

Last post by stuartrolfe
24 Mar 2012, 12:28
Its spring and my T25 won't start

Last post by ghost123uk « 24 Mar 2012, 11:45
Replies: 19
by Shakepear » 22 Mar 2012, 13:16
1

2
Hi
I have a T25 petrol water cooled, purchased last September and tidied up over the winter, its now looking good and ready for Easter in Scotland....
19 Replies

2550 Views

Last post by ghost123uk
24 Mar 2012, 11:45
cylinder pressure test 1600 td

Last post by DavidJames « 24 Mar 2012, 10:45

by DavidJames » 24 Mar 2012, 10:45

HI All does any one know what pressure i should expect from a cylinder pressure test for a 1600 td jx engine quick as you can please!!!

0 Replies

617 Views

Last post by DavidJames
24 Mar 2012, 10:45
Coolant Top Up Tank - what type of hose clamp?

Last post by noggintom « 24 Mar 2012, 09:14
Replies: 4
by noggintom » 23 Mar 2012, 16:10

Hi all,

Just replacing the tube between the darlek cap on the coolant expansion tank and the top up tank. I am having trouble getting the hose clamp...

4 Replies

715 Views

Last post by noggintom
24 Mar 2012, 09:14
What is...

Last post by delinkwent « 24 Mar 2012, 00:52
Replies: 3
by delinkwent » 23 Mar 2012, 23:39

i picked up my first t25 this week :mrgreen:

under the passenger side wheel arch there is a small tank with 2 hoses coming from it. i initially...

3 Replies

536 Views

Last post by delinkwent
24 Mar 2012, 00:52
Tired Engine? T25 Westy California 1.6 TD 1990

Last post by grenjs « 24 Mar 2012, 00:43
Replies: 26
by frankyworthy » 19 Mar 2012, 11:53
1

2
Hi

I have 1990 VW T25 1.6 Turbo diesel Westfalia California. It's great, everything works and goes like a bomb.

However, from time to time it spits...
26 Replies

3482 Views

Last post by grenjs
24 Mar 2012, 00:43
Why won't my engine start :(

Last post by Ian Hulley « 24 Mar 2012, 00:27
Replies: 8
by Fluffenzepupple » 23 Mar 2012, 08:23

I'm hoping someone can help shed some light on why my van continues to infuriate me and refuse to start!

It started a while back when the whole left...

8 Replies

909 Views

Last post by Ian Hulley
24 Mar 2012, 00:27
Upper Ball Joints both sides

Last post by martinj « 23 Mar 2012, 21:38
Replies: 7
by Realize » 22 Mar 2012, 16:18

:D Hi Guys

I was off to get the tracking done on my T25 Aircooled Westy, but I noticed that both upper ball joints are shot.

So I need to get these...

7 Replies

1314 Views

Last post by martinj
23 Mar 2012, 21:38
gear shaft replaced help

Last post by billy739 « 23 Mar 2012, 21:00
Replies: 2
by pete77 » 23 Mar 2012, 15:10

hello all ,yet another gearshaft question ,please help.have removed front
shaft that was a jointed shaft in middle as just kept getting worse.have...

2 Replies

328 Views

Last post by billy739
23 Mar 2012, 21:00
loose windscreen wiper

Last post by chriscburgess « 23 Mar 2012, 20:49
Replies: 4
by chriscburgess » 23 Mar 2012, 18:48

So the drivers side wiper keeps slipping. so i went to tighten the nut that holds the blade etc to the spigoty thing and the nut keeps turning...

4 Replies

464 Views

Last post by chriscburgess
23 Mar 2012, 20:49
Wheres me Thermostat ? (and other stupid questions)

Last post by matt brighton « 23 Mar 2012, 16:16
Replies: 2
by matt brighton » 23 Mar 2012, 09:47

Forgive my ignorance but I cant find where the thermostat is on my 1982 1.6 CS diesel. Is it under the housing at the top of the block or is it the...

2 Replies

368 Views

Last post by matt brighton
23 Mar 2012, 16:16
Thermostat removal in JX - How to remove alternator

Last post by noggintom « 23 Mar 2012, 16:04
Replies: 6
by noggintom » 25 Oct 2011, 08:07

Hi All,

I have been doing some work on my diesel JX's cooling system to stop leaks etc.and to change a stuck thermostat. I have removed the hose to...

6 Replies

1113 Views

Last post by noggintom
23 Mar 2012, 16:04
Head nut sealant

Last post by puddin « 23 Mar 2012, 13:17
Replies: 3
by puddin » 23 Mar 2012, 12:17

Hi All

My better half has just picked up a full gasket set from GSF for our 1.9DG. It seems that the kit contains no tubes of sealant :roll:

GSF...

3 Replies

603 Views

Last post by puddin
23 Mar 2012, 13:17
Cooling hose suddenly coming loose

Last post by AdrianC « 23 Mar 2012, 08:37
Replies: 12
by AdrianC » 21 Mar 2012, 10:45

Yesterday, we'd just had a big long twisty climb up some mountains, and pulled into the frontage of a big church with a fantastic view. As I got out,...

12 Replies

1256 Views

Last post by AdrianC
23 Mar 2012, 08:37
Glaze buster

Last post by deeja « 22 Mar 2012, 23:29

by deeja » 22 Mar 2012, 23:29

I had a new TD engine put into my T25 a few years ago - brand new block etc and used a 10/40 mineral oil as recommended for the first 1000 miles to...

0 Replies

949 Views

Last post by deeja
22 Mar 2012, 23:29
Fuel consumption again.

Last post by Nij « 22 Mar 2012, 23:08
Replies: 18
by Notty Noo » 22 Mar 2012, 15:55
1

2
Hi all, I know this is probably a perennial topic, but Notty's fuel consumption is abysmal and I'm after some help. If there is an FAQ entry that...
18 Replies

2258 Views

Last post by Nij
22 Mar 2012, 23:08
Whats this part?

Last post by dazwatson « 22 Mar 2012, 19:27
Replies: 4
by Fluffenzepupple » 22 Mar 2012, 15:35

Can anyone tell me what this coil thingy is please and what its meant to connect to? I've just had my engine back after being repaired and during the...

4 Replies

816 Views

Last post by dazwatson
22 Mar 2012, 19:27
brickwerks 80'C thermostat

Last post by t25driver « 22 Mar 2012, 19:16
Replies: 4
by kingdalg » 24 Feb 2012, 18:57

hi, has anyone fitted a brickwerks 80'C cool thermostat to diesel campers? are they any good or do they run to cold? cheers

4 Replies

1187 Views

Last post by t25driver
22 Mar 2012, 19:16
'91 1.9 petrol Starter Motor

Last post by tinman « 22 Mar 2012, 15:49
Replies: 11
by tomcourtney » 19 Mar 2012, 19:44

Anyone got any suggestions where I can source a Starter Motor for my van or has anyone got one lying around?
cheers
Tom

11 Replies

1981 Views

Last post by tinman
22 Mar 2012, 15:49
Auto gearbox dipstick location

Last post by R0B « 22 Mar 2012, 13:13
Replies: 3
by DanTheDoc » 22 Mar 2012, 08:39

Hi all,

Whereabouts is the automatic gearbox dipstick? To be honest, I haven't had much of a look yet but wanted to know before I do a check over of...

3 Replies

830 Views

Last post by R0B
22 Mar 2012, 13:13
Crankcase oil seal?

Last post by KamperKev « 22 Mar 2012, 11:10
Replies: 7
by KamperKev » 19 Mar 2012, 19:03

Hi, 5Speed Manual 1700 Diesel
Van not going anywhere. Clutch Slipping. Oil slick under gearbox in the middle ( bell housing to engine ) driveshafts...

7 Replies

639 Views

Last post by KamperKev
22 Mar 2012, 11:10
Drippy

Last post by edoh « 21 Mar 2012, 22:34
Replies: 7
by centro » 20 Mar 2012, 21:35

Did an oil change on Sunday and have a small but not constant drip. Must happen after a drive when oil is hot and thin. Would it be worth giving the...

7 Replies

637 Views

Last post by edoh
21 Mar 2012, 22:34
Leaky rad!!

Last post by ghost123uk « 21 Mar 2012, 22:03
Replies: 3
by fastygaz » 21 Mar 2012, 09:13

Hi all, I got a panicked phone call from the missus telling me that there was a pink puddle under the front of the van after she used it for work!!
I...

3 Replies

466 Views

Last post by ghost123uk
21 Mar 2012, 22:03

New Topic

15635 topics

Page 85 of 313
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
83
84
85
86
87
…
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