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'''HarryMann:''' Cylinder heads on the VW 1.6 and 1.9 diesels are well know to develop c '''HarryMann:''' Either excess heat (v. high EGTs) or bad injector spray pattern

'''HarryMann:''' Check end-float of crank, crank oil seal at flywheel end for any signs '''HarryMann:''' If you want fun, a good opportunity to replace all the exhaust studs/nu

'''HarryMann:'' It has been suggested that some main chassis rails are strengthened with

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'''HarryMann:''' No Dremel? - then just hacksaw it off - either a 10" or a Terry saw, th '''HarryMann:''' Yes, that should do it! Or a good blade in a padsaw, good luck!

'''HarryMann:''' The Shadek (GSF) oil pump for JX style (50 degree cant) Transporter die

'''HarryMann:''' s/s compressor inlet tube is not standard of course.

''HarryMann:''' Fuel tank, position, fuel system very different

'''HarryMann:''' Ad-hoc fab and welding for cab-step

'''HarryMann:''' All a bit tight in there isn't it? In fact, due to the large currents u '''HarryMann:''' Recipe for disaster - It's a fair bit neater and less likely to burst i

'''HarryMann:''' Inj. pumps vary a lot, even on nominally the same engines

'''HarryMann:''' Long runs and making sure the thermostat is keeping ther engine up to t

'''HarryMann:''' 2.1's can and do run big-ends and can ''throw a rod''

'''HarryMann:''' Insulate heater hoses for quicker heater warmup in winter and less heat

'''HarryMann:''' These come in expensive and cheap varieties and work somewhat different

'''HarryMann:''' Those ring seals are NLA from VW, but Aidan (Beaker) had the last ones '''Jeremy:''' HarryMann, thanks for the advice. I had no idea... If these things aren't fitted a) i

'''HarryMann: ''' Some here may not have come across a thread file, but these are very h

'''HarryMann:''' This is "vehicle based", not "driver based" of course.

'''Harrymann:''' This section is intended for Alt Fuels economy - please quote fuel and

'''HarryMann:''' That sound like a CO test, which you might also ask a garage to do for '''HarryMann:''' Good result, best to persevere, and start with the basics... Lots of go

'''HarryMann:''' Seems there are a couple of different manifold versions for the JX dies

'''HarryMann:''' Loosen all 4 unions and see...

'''HarryMann:''' Sometimes the only answer to consistent overheating on an older vehicle '''HarryMann:''' General post on rad-changing memories! There are two lower brackets wit

'''HarryMann:''' Jointing compound - Corrosion prevention - bi-metallic corrosion

'''HarryMann:''' Petrol WBXs have a lot water pipes and hoses. A lot! Some are steel pip

'''HarryMann:''' Threaded or self-tapping screws through sheet steel or bulkheads can be '''HarryMann:'''

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'''HarryMann:''' Think it's directional, should have a big arrow on it - hopefully point

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'''HarryMann Ans:''' I got nowhere with this on my 2.1, but it's nice to know it does wo

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'''HarryMann:''' Either the clutch is dragging when hot, or the gearbox oil is low... pr '''HarryMann:''' No, don't - you don't know if it is either of them yet. Is one of them

'''HarryMann:''' Yes, it can be and very often is, if no-one has ever taken the trouble

'''HarryMann:''' Some useful tips here, from General Tools and Techniques - Thread-chase

'''HarryMann:''' Yes, covers - often heard and probably true - covering up is a double e

'''HarryMann''' said.. Valve seats are hardened but CR is high at 10.5:1 so it's just a

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'''HarryMann:''' Good to use the correct distributor if you have one, though the curves

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'''HarryMann:''' About flush with the inner step, so that the full length of the outer r '''HarryMann:''' That's an ADG/AAZ crankshaft, so the detail is slightly different.

HarryMann: We all know that the panel above the bumper and its flange can rust, this

'''HarryMann:''' We had a rectangle made up in heavy material for about £60 (about 2m x

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'''HarryMann:''' A good set of taps and dies can get you out of an awful lot of trouble

'''HarryMann:''' Yes, covers - often heard and probably true - covering up is a double e

'''HarryMann:''' That's great Grun, and to see how bad that problem is its worth having

'''HarryMann:''' Try t'onions 2-pry-bars or 2 screwdrivers first, with three hands you s

- '''HarryMann:''' Sounds like it was really done up idiculously tight (or might it have b

'''HarryMann:''' Fosters Garage, Berkhamsted, Herts. Excellent engineer/mechanic, mainta

'''HarryMann:''' Distributor vac adv/ret hoses connected properly? Blocked at either end

'''HarryMann:''' The main rules, for a ''smooth non-sticky clutch'' are:-

'''HarryMann:''' As you have to change the sump, maybe a new oil pump might be advised,

'''HarryMann:''' Have not found that at all Bob for CIS. In fact, they were the only com '''HarryMann: Correction''' Now, CIS have changed their underwriting policies and rules,

'''HarryMann:''' These rims are used a lot on Syncros. They are what's said to be 'soft' '''HarryMann:''' Ah yes, that's where all mine came form :)

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'''HarryMann:''' Having found that there wasn't much to attach any new straps to at the '''HarryMann:''' Indeed Simon! For the front bashplate, I just use M8 nuts and bolts abo

'''HarryMann:''' With the known history of fuel-related fires on VW buses - '''Very worr

'''HarryMann:''' Yes, take up all the slack... '''HarryMann:''' Well, to be sure then, you need to watch the hub itself (as described)

'''HarryMann:''' The syncro can also have a whole variety of problems with the filler sy

'''HarryMann:''' It is good practice to make an attempt to tighten most bolts and nuts t

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'''HarryMann:''' About 55 amp fusible link for the 1.6TD, GSF normally have them for a f

'''HarryMann:''' Hit it hard with a wire brush (stainless brush is best) to find widest

'''HarryMann:''' Propshaft bolts from Syncro-Nutz or SyncrosparesUK or VW Commercial Par

'''HarryMann:''' '''HarryMann:''' Good idea to check the actual oil pressure too, at idle and at 2000 rpm

'''HarryMann:''' Try cleaning it out with carb cleaner - a good old squirt both ways..

'''HarryMann:''' Worthwhile data there Glen. It's the wheel and tyre inertias we should

'''HarryMann:''' Some of the Bosch pumps on Peugeots have the larger shafts and woodruff

'''HarryMann:''' The non-slip (safety) varieties of vinyl floor are best (like you find

'''HarryMann:''' Then that's probably a burrnt valve problem on right rear, as they didn

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'''HarryMann''' This is a rare special tool to find listed in catalogues, but can be ma

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'''HarryMann:''' T25s can have their 4 speed boxes swapped for 5-speed and vice versa.

'''HarryMann:''' 1.9TD Syncro Doka 15" Machos (knobbly mud tyres); overfuelled a bit and PM HarryMann for more detailed instructions (I will write a usage/FAQ page and include i

'''HarryMann:''' Also note that with some diesel dipsticks the correct oil level won't e

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'''HarryMann''' If you don't want to completely unzip the cross-member capping panel lik '''HarryMann:''' Due to bad drainage, the outer sections (adjacent to the jacking points

'''HarryMann:''' ''Slow into second when cold'' or synchromesh reluctance in very cold w

'''HarryMann:''' 1.9 DH Ignition timing (DG with Digijet fuel-injection)

'''HarryMann:''' ''Slow into second when cold'' or synchromesh reluctance in very cold w

'''HarryMann/Ray:''' When your Syncro's speedo packs up, many look toward the cable brea

'''HarryMann:''' NB. After replacing the upper wishbone bushes, it has been mentioned in

...n go, and under the front seats. It will fit nicely under mats or carpets. Harrymann's excellent article (further down this page) details specific measures that '''HarryMann:''' Front seat box/battery box ~ Rust-area and sound/heat insulating

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'''HarryMann:''' Syncrosimon says Archie was a ''hell of character'', maybe Wayne takes '''HarryMann:''' Fosters Garage, '''Berkhamsted''', Herts. Excellent engineer/mechanic,

'''HarryMann:''' Nice one peasant! ...to add to that, unless you're buying in darkest co

'''HarryMann'' - ''Re-indexing'' a turbo involves rotating/swivelling the turbine and co

'''HarryMann:''' I believe T25 is an official designation used for our Type 3 T2s, by VW

'''HarryMann:''' If it didn't spin it very fast, that is what you are saying, then:

'''HarryMann:''' This is how I see vacuum timing working, across most full vacuum advanc ...orum thread that turned out to be a voyage of discovery - for all of us - [HarryMann]!'

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'''Harrymann:''' You might be told that Camping Gaz (small blue bottles) are readily sol

HarryMann wrote: ''If it really is heat and not that the choke has finally come off t

'''HarryMann:''' It's not always obvious what the sign convention is i.e. which way thin '''HarryMann:''' Read up on it from a good source, there's a fair bit of twaddle around.

'''HarryMann:''' The rear brakes on the T25 are self-adjusting single-leading shoe drum

'''HarryMann:''' I am not sure the commutator/armature ''will'' thrash about John, there

'''HarryMann:''' Sloppiness or just awkwardness into some gears, 1st and Reverse (and ma

'''HarryMann:''' [http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.co.uk/VWPweb2000/relays/relays.html

'''HarryMann:''' This is a general account for removing rusted/broken nuts/studs/bolts,

'''HarryMann:''' T25 rear drum brakes are common across all models and years.

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'''HarryMann:''' ''This is a hard question to answer if we don't know what you have done