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Engine out - can of worms opened?

Last post by Donald360 « 02 Jun 2011, 19:49
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by Donald360 » 11 May 2011, 21:33

I have taken the cylinder heads off my 1.9 DG with the intention of fixing a low compression problem by fitting two replacement heads. Now the heads...

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Last post by Donald360
02 Jun 2011, 19:49
heres a pic i need to tidy this up!...airfilter!

Last post by daz1973 « 02 Jun 2011, 18:43
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by T25DREAMER » 30 May 2011, 22:05

Air filter top for 1.9 D 1Y probs
heres a pic i need to tidy this up!
anyone got one?

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Last post by daz1973
02 Jun 2011, 18:43
expansion tank cap question

Last post by hixsy « 02 Jun 2011, 17:46

by hixsy » 02 Jun 2011, 17:46

right, ive done a reflush new pipes all that stuff, ive bought a new cap for the expansion just to be on the safe side.

with the old cap i could...

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Last post by hixsy
02 Jun 2011, 17:46
Peugeot 406 TD into a T25??

Last post by Catmint10 « 02 Jun 2011, 17:39
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by Catmint10 » 02 Jun 2011, 17:32

Hello All!

I have a bit of a crazy question. My dad's old Peugeot 406 has failed it's MOT on suspension issues so he's going to scrap it - but it...

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Last post by Catmint10
02 Jun 2011, 17:39
mot

Last post by leonard « 02 Jun 2011, 17:27
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by leonard » 02 Jun 2011, 17:17

hi all very proud passed mot today 8 years running not bad

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Last post by leonard
02 Jun 2011, 17:27
oil preasure switch

Last post by Si_P « 02 Jun 2011, 15:07
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by linkwray » 08 May 2011, 14:21

Which Colour oil preasure switch do i need for 1.6 td jx having trouble with intermitent buzzer thanks.

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Last post by Si_P
02 Jun 2011, 15:07
What do i need to get and do to add a turbo to my 1Y?

Last post by grenjs « 02 Jun 2011, 12:52
Replies: 3
by Niander » 01 Jun 2011, 07:51

Hi m8tys
What do i need to get and do to add a turbo to my 1Y?
cheers

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Last post by grenjs
02 Jun 2011, 12:52
Which recon enginewould you recommend

Last post by tonytech « 02 Jun 2011, 09:57
Replies: 35
by mr2allotments » 07 Dec 2010, 18:45
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Hi

I am looking to buy a recon petrol 1.9DG engine but am getting conflicting advice.

I have narrowed it down to Remtec, Vege or Ivor Searle....
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Last post by tonytech
02 Jun 2011, 09:57
thermostat

Last post by kevtherev « 02 Jun 2011, 08:45
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by stevo1980 » 02 Jun 2011, 08:17

I have a 1.6d van and i want to test my thermostat to see if its working. what do i do. I think it could be stuck open as when im on the mway my temp...

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Last post by kevtherev
02 Jun 2011, 08:45
Sitting on the M11 with my accelerator pedal in my hand

Last post by dugcati « 01 Jun 2011, 20:28
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by Silky » 27 May 2011, 19:46

6 hours driving and my accelerator pedal got really stiff and then just came off - completely. I've been sat on the hard shoulder of the M11 with my...

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Last post by dugcati
01 Jun 2011, 20:28
Vacuum hose, for CU?? Where can i buy it?

Last post by sarran1955 « 01 Jun 2011, 18:58
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by riffboy » 30 May 2011, 10:35

Hi all, wondered if anyone could point me in the direction of somewhere to buy some vacuum hose, for my 2.0 cu lump!

After a bit of rough running...

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Last post by sarran1955
01 Jun 2011, 18:58
Auto gearbox service in the Surrey area

Last post by 81AirCooled « 01 Jun 2011, 09:30
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by Lobey » 17 May 2011, 20:30

Hi there, first to say hello to this forum. This is my second post - the first being about 5-mins ago on the 'general' forum...

Anyway, does anyone...

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Last post by 81AirCooled
01 Jun 2011, 09:30
emissions

Last post by scoobydrew « 31 May 2011, 22:29
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by hammy44 » 31 May 2011, 18:51

van passed mot today (just). problem was emissions too high carbon content.tester said would need to do something about it for next year.it is a...

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Last post by scoobydrew
31 May 2011, 22:29
fitting a 1.6td

Last post by billy739 « 31 May 2011, 18:44
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by kingcreaky » 31 May 2011, 15:03

Ok, following on from my thread 'Hi' in general chat

Ive ordered a sump gasket, and have downloaded the manual... very useful. I appreciate the...

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Last post by billy739
31 May 2011, 18:44
Need Brake Calipers

Last post by Kerri75 « 31 May 2011, 15:56
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by Kerri75 » 31 May 2011, 15:10

Hi All, does anyone know the best place to get some Calipers for my T25? Cheapest poss!!!!!
Thanks. Kerri

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Last post by Kerri75
31 May 2011, 15:56
Another Engine Not Starting...Festival weekend..

Last post by bertnuggit « 31 May 2011, 11:03
Replies: 18
by bertnuggit » 12 May 2011, 09:48
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My T25 has started ... not starting! When I turn the key I get the dash lights but nothing else, happens a few times then it turns over and...
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Last post by bertnuggit
31 May 2011, 11:03
Very Oily Engine Bay......

Last post by bertnuggit « 31 May 2011, 11:00
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by bertnuggit » 18 May 2011, 09:55

To clean or not to clean??

My engine bay is caked in old oil...I've had work done to fix the oil leaks & removed some mostly from the underneath,...

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Last post by bertnuggit
31 May 2011, 11:00
Dalek caps and pressure release

Last post by ghost123uk « 31 May 2011, 06:37
Replies: 19
by ghost123uk » 25 May 2011, 13:34
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Sorry, a bit long winded coming up but I reckon the answer might be worth finding out for all of us.

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OK, I just...
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Last post by ghost123uk
31 May 2011, 06:37
T25 are the gear linkage bushes easy to replace ?

Last post by T25DREAMER « 30 May 2011, 20:21
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by T25DREAMER » 18 Mar 2011, 21:28

T25 t3 are the gear linkage bushes easy to replace ?
loads of play in the rear ones and the gatter is split also
no idea how to dismantle?
think the...

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Last post by T25DREAMER
30 May 2011, 20:21
Loss of 3rd gear after o-ring replacement

Last post by Zebedee « 30 May 2011, 17:31
Replies: 4
by Zebedee » 28 May 2011, 09:43

I replaced the o-ring and seal on the reverse switch housing to cure a leak but since then I appear to have completely lost 3rd gear, 2nd is a bugger...

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Last post by Zebedee
30 May 2011, 17:31
Timing notches

Last post by mearnsy « 30 May 2011, 15:56
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by mearnsy » 29 May 2011, 12:27

When I used to own minis there was a notch on the flywheel and on the block, you coup paint these White and set the timing with a strobe light. Is...

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Last post by mearnsy
30 May 2011, 15:56
heat jacket for hot air filter pickup on exhaust

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 30 May 2011, 09:10
Replies: 2
by jamesandtheopenroad » 29 May 2011, 22:03

Hi

Just wondered what the heat jacket for the hot air filter on the exhaust is for? Mine has one, but nothing attached to it? Do I need it when I...

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
30 May 2011, 09:10
jx cylinder head re torque

Last post by futbus « 30 May 2011, 08:33
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by macalfie » 29 May 2011, 20:40

Hi all need to do the 1000 mile cylinder head retorque anyone know the sequence and settings cheers.

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Last post by futbus
30 May 2011, 08:33
Quick one on CU ignition timing

Last post by dugcati « 29 May 2011, 21:39
Replies: 15
by T25rc » 25 May 2011, 10:09
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Hi,

I have searched for the answer i'm looking for, but havn't seen anything.

I've timed up my CU yesterday at as close to 950rpm as i can get by...
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Last post by dugcati
29 May 2011, 21:39
WATER JACKET

Last post by toomanytoys « 29 May 2011, 18:22
Replies: 3
by fluffy » 29 May 2011, 15:25

Can any one give me a rough idea how much they cost and where to get one also is it costly to fix thanks

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Last post by toomanytoys
29 May 2011, 18:22
You know the litle plastic clips on the injector pipes

Last post by kit « 29 May 2011, 16:41
Replies: 5
by T25DREAMER » 27 May 2011, 21:00

You know the litle plastic clips on the injector pipes i got 1 missing
do i need it?
1.9D 1Y
does anyone have one?

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Last post by kit
29 May 2011, 16:41
input shaft removal

Last post by CraigSagar « 29 May 2011, 16:19
Replies: 2
by CraigSagar » 29 May 2011, 15:14

I am trying to remove the gearbox input shaft on a 5 speed diesel gear box, to have the end repaired I have removed the bell housing and a small...

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Last post by CraigSagar
29 May 2011, 16:19
Poor Traction

Last post by KamperKev « 29 May 2011, 08:05
Replies: 8
by KamperKev » 24 May 2011, 08:39

Hi....
Little bit of mud or damp grass, and I am stuck. 1700 Diesel. Any tips on how to improve? But not GO AND BUY A SYNCHRO LOL. Would if I could....

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Last post by KamperKev
29 May 2011, 08:05
1.6 d oil drain plug

Last post by Plasticman « 28 May 2011, 18:08
Replies: 5
by hixsy » 28 May 2011, 11:34

ok where the hell is the drain plug for an oil change on me engine, retarded question i know but i cant see it ! its a 1.6d, c reg. :run

thanks in...

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Last post by Plasticman
28 May 2011, 18:08
so i went to check the points and saw this...

Last post by mearnsy « 28 May 2011, 17:32
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by mearnsy » 28 May 2011, 10:54

Where are my points/ What is this?

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Last post by mearnsy
28 May 2011, 17:32
water pump

Last post by johnnyvespa « 28 May 2011, 13:37
Replies: 8
by johnnyvespa » 28 May 2011, 08:03

how can you tell if your water pump is on the way out , as when i first start up it makes a screeh sound
but ok alfter that . put new fan belt on...

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Last post by johnnyvespa
28 May 2011, 13:37
Any idea where the other end of this brake pipe is?

Last post by tattoojohnny « 28 May 2011, 08:02
Replies: 6
by ringo » 14 May 2011, 10:05

This pipe comes out the brake pressure regulator and then heads under the diesel tank.

Does anyone know where the other end is?

Cheers,

Ringo

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Last post by tattoojohnny
28 May 2011, 08:02
Sticky Wheel

Last post by Plasticman « 28 May 2011, 07:49
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by shez82 » 27 May 2011, 23:53

I've got an odd problem on my 2WD 1983 camper, when the rear is jacked up the offisde rear wheel seems tight and doesn't spin freely, when the wheels...

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Last post by Plasticman
28 May 2011, 07:49
DK Gearbox- bestest?!?!?

Last post by lloydy « 28 May 2011, 04:57
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by ELVIS » 28 May 2011, 00:58

Just a quick Q for Aiden and any other box experts really , curiosity and nothing else started the idea.

DK boxes are bandied around as being the...

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Last post by lloydy
28 May 2011, 04:57
are all the T3 5 speed boxes interchangeable?

Last post by Dippy « 27 May 2011, 22:26
Replies: 10
by T25DREAMER » 24 May 2011, 12:08

Hi all
wondering about the T25 T3 Diesel Gearbox 5 Speed
are all the T3 5 speed boxes interchangeable
diesel /petrol?
mines 84 year

cheers

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Last post by Dippy
27 May 2011, 22:26
Expansion bottle cap

Last post by lamb125 « 27 May 2011, 14:05
Replies: 14
by lamb125 » 15 May 2011, 17:33

Can one tell me if the plastic cap has a valve of sorts built into it? I removed mine today and it appeared a bit gummed up. Is there a non-return...

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Last post by lamb125
27 May 2011, 14:05
1.9dg number 4 cyclinder big end faliure

Last post by ..lee.. « 26 May 2011, 21:46
Replies: 6
by youthy giblets » 25 May 2011, 21:34

Recently had big end faliure on my 1.9dg engine. on strip down the crank appeared to be absolutely spot on and measured up ok however the shell on...

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Last post by ..lee..
26 May 2011, 21:46
advice

Last post by R0B « 26 May 2011, 21:31
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by sweetpea » 26 May 2011, 18:14

hi,

been checking my oil today, and was justing wondering, what is the 'thing' next to it with the yellow cap on????? is it for water and...

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Last post by R0B
26 May 2011, 21:31
valve shims for CS diesel?

Last post by Red Westie « 26 May 2011, 21:27
Replies: 5
by kingdalg » 25 May 2011, 20:34

hello hello, just done the head gasket on my beloved bus but it sounds very tappety! had to build it up with out doing valve clearences (on works...

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Last post by Red Westie
26 May 2011, 21:27
2.1 dj oil filler neck

Last post by kevtherev « 26 May 2011, 06:31
Replies: 5
by Tim D » 21 May 2011, 08:37

Hi does anyone know if its possible to remove and possibly replace the plastic section of the oil filler neck on a 2.1 dj as mine is cracked.

Cheers

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Last post by kevtherev
26 May 2011, 06:31
ABS problem

Last post by ninja.turtle007 « 25 May 2011, 21:41
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by ninja.turtle007 » 22 May 2011, 14:57

At very slow speeds the brakes come on by themselves and sometime I get a whir from the abs.

New to ABS but I'm guessing dirty sensor? Any ideas...

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Last post by ninja.turtle007
25 May 2011, 21:41
Timing 1800 1982 Aircooled

Last post by sarran1955 « 25 May 2011, 18:37
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by john1 » 22 May 2011, 16:17

Hi Folks

Im going to check the timing on my 1800 T25 1982.
My manual doesn't give setting for the 1800.

Can anyone give me a simple run down on...

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Last post by sarran1955
25 May 2011, 18:37
What Oil for an '88 1.6 D (CS)

Last post by subflux « 25 May 2011, 17:37
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by subflux » 24 May 2011, 16:27

Hi,

I have a 1.6 Diesel (1988). Engine Code CS.

Just wondering if anyone knows what oil I should be filling up with? And where to buy?

The only...

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Last post by subflux
25 May 2011, 17:37
reliable mechanic wanted

Last post by ghost123uk « 25 May 2011, 16:39
Replies: 2
by belucky » 23 May 2011, 20:47

Hi Folks, I have a 1990 T25 1.9 Petrol with a fuelling / carb problem. I'm new to the High Wycombe area so can anyone recommend a garage around here...

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Last post by ghost123uk
25 May 2011, 16:39
Running problem

Last post by Kit Bones « 25 May 2011, 13:40
Replies: 5
by Kit Bones » 24 May 2011, 09:41

I own a 2.1i Vanagon Syncro and I'm having a running problem with it on motorway drives. It cruises nicely at 70mph but recently it judders and then...

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Last post by Kit Bones
25 May 2011, 13:40
Conrod big end bolts replace or re use?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 25 May 2011, 12:50
Replies: 1
by youthy giblets » 25 May 2011, 12:32

Has anybody replaced with new or have u re-used the old ones?

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Last post by Ian Hulley
25 May 2011, 12:50
JX/AAZ Exhaust/Turbo support bracket

Last post by Fully Loaded Cali' « 25 May 2011, 11:16
Replies: 7
by phil_b » 20 May 2011, 12:57

Hi all,

Looking for some advice and/or re-assurance.

I have read recently that the exhaust/turbo support bracket is required to prevent premature...

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Last post by Fully Loaded Cali'
25 May 2011, 11:16
T25 Starting fault

Last post by PorkchopII « 25 May 2011, 08:16
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by PorkchopII » 03 May 2011, 19:04
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Hi Everyone, Hope you can help with my problem!

I have got a 1984 1.9l petrol T25, It has been fine ever since I have had it but for some reason it...
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Last post by PorkchopII
25 May 2011, 08:16
Klakety Klak

Last post by KamperKev « 24 May 2011, 22:02
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by KamperKev » 23 May 2011, 15:43

Video of a 1700 Diesel (non Turbo) ticking over.
Just to see if it works!!

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Last post by KamperKev
24 May 2011, 22:02
brake vacuum

Last post by Realize « 24 May 2011, 20:29
Replies: 6
by Realize » 24 May 2011, 16:04

Hi Guys

How do I go about checking the brake vacuum system pipes etc on my 2ltr CU unit.
Where is the access to the servo end inside or outside?...

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Last post by Realize
24 May 2011, 20:29

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