Won't start...idiot check.
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Smosh
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Re: Won't start...idiot check.
Thanks everyone who contributed to this! The van is running again. I appreciate the help, time and pm's. :Ok
1984 Voltswagen 25 Pop-Top (No idea what type!?) 1.9 W/C Petrol based in Guernsey, C.I.
Re: Won't start...idiot check.
There is a certain amount of `satisfaction` doing it yourself, isn't there?
It even trumps the frustration when things don't go to plan..!!
Well done.
It even trumps the frustration when things don't go to plan..!!
Well done.
'89 2.1 DJ with Pierburg-esq carb.
ABN/ABM 5sp gearbox. ( I forget which, and now it is under a protective layer! )
“Some people die at 25 years old, and are buried at 75 yrs old” ~ Benjamin Franklin.
ABN/ABM 5sp gearbox. ( I forget which, and now it is under a protective layer! )
“Some people die at 25 years old, and are buried at 75 yrs old” ~ Benjamin Franklin.
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Smosh
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Re: Won't start...idiot check.
Yea, there certainly is.
Next things to look at are the exhaust and an oil leak...
Next things to look at are the exhaust and an oil leak...
1984 Voltswagen 25 Pop-Top (No idea what type!?) 1.9 W/C Petrol based in Guernsey, C.I.
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BOXY
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Re: Won't start...idiot check.
At least you can see an oil leak. Bloody invisible electricity is always a problem. 
2ltr Aircooled CU with twin Solex's & originally a 009 dizzie, but now back to standard.
Re: Won't start...idiot check.
BOXY wrote:At least you can see an oil leak. Bloody invisible electricity is always a problem.
Good call on the battery Boxy.
'89 2.1 DJ with Pierburg-esq carb.
ABN/ABM 5sp gearbox. ( I forget which, and now it is under a protective layer! )
“Some people die at 25 years old, and are buried at 75 yrs old” ~ Benjamin Franklin.
ABN/ABM 5sp gearbox. ( I forget which, and now it is under a protective layer! )
“Some people die at 25 years old, and are buried at 75 yrs old” ~ Benjamin Franklin.