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Re: 1986 Single Cab
Posted: 26 Dec 2017, 21:48
by itchyfeet
DoubleOSeven wrote:
spigot lower left is to oil cooler need to blank it off
1986 Single Cab
Posted: 26 Dec 2017, 22:33
by DoubleOSeven
Ah thanks. May I ask, how would you blank it off? Thinking about push fit plumbing...
Re: 1986 Single Cab
Posted: 27 Dec 2017, 08:06
by itchyfeet
DoubleOSeven wrote:Ah thanks. May I ask, how would you blank it off? Thinking about push fit plumbing...
I doubt that would work because of the lip
I'd use a bit of rubber water pipe and a cut off bolt, cut off the threaded part so there is just the smooth round part left.
Re: 1986 Single Cab
Posted: 27 Dec 2017, 18:11
by DoubleOSeven
Got the clutch and cover lined up. Gearbox shenanigans tomorrow. Then the dreaded cooling system!
Re: 1986 Single Cab
Posted: 27 Dec 2017, 18:26
by colinthefox
DoubleOSeven wrote:Ah thanks. May I ask, how would you blank it off? Thinking about push fit plumbing...
try this..........
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Re: 1986 Single Cab
Posted: 27 Dec 2017, 18:29
by itchyfeet
ohh I like that, not that I have a need
Re: 1986 Single Cab
Posted: 28 Dec 2017, 08:13
by itchyfeet
I got this wrong, I thought diesels reved lower but not T25 diesels it seems
ALD 5.5x0.85 x 945 (revs per min standard tyres 70mph) gives 4400 rpm at 70mph
a typical ABD box of 4.83x0.85 gives 3900 rpm at 70mph
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itchyfeet wrote:DoubleOSeven wrote:ALD gearbox...will do for now and get me going.
Interested to know how this drives, ALD has a 5.5 final drive ( DG is normally 4.83) as its a diesel box so that means ( As far as I know) that your revs are much lower for a given speed but I guess you can just use a lower gear. Might be interesting to know how it drives on a motorway, revs always seem far too high but perhps its needed.
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Re: 1986 Single Cab
Posted: 28 Dec 2017, 09:48
by Cecil
I would say that t25 Diesel engines do operate at lower rpm than petrols . Gearing was lower than for petrol but this would be offset by the fact that vehicle would be incapeable of great road speed because of the low horsepower.
Re: 1986 Single Cab
Posted: 28 Dec 2017, 10:10
by volks_womble
Recently discovered these and used to blank off a pipe - really neat and quick
1986 Single Cab
Posted: 28 Dec 2017, 13:55
by DoubleOSeven
Re: 1986 Single Cab
Posted: 28 Dec 2017, 14:01
by DoubleOSeven
I’m also expecting the revs to be high too, but I imagine the 1,9 won’t take me much beyond 65 anyway so I can live with it for a bit. Be interesting to share the stats. anyway, for all to see.
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Re: 1986 Single Cab
Posted: 28 Dec 2017, 14:06
by DoubleOSeven
Had a scoot through realoem.me last night but can’t find the VAG No. for the tin wear that holds the water reservoir and I need one.
Re: 1986 Single Cab
Posted: 28 Dec 2017, 18:03
by itchyfeet
if you didn't make some already...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-t25-T3-TR ... SwCtJaMR0V" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: 1986 Single Cab
Posted: 28 Dec 2017, 18:23
by DoubleOSeven
Cheers. Made some nice chunky ones
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Re: 1986 Single Cab
Posted: 28 Dec 2017, 18:40
by DoubleOSeven
Dipstick is loose, any ideas for fixing this in place?