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by j_robi
03 Mar 2019, 11:15
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: t25 year differences- torpedo and spade fuses??
Replies: 3
Views: 1248

t25 year differences- torpedo and spade fuses??

10 years ago I had a few different T25's, all 1.9dg, 2 C Reg and 1 E reg, the older C reg had spade fuses and the other 2 torpedo fuses. Both vans with the torpedo fuses were more responsive (and more reliable...?). Was there any change or has anyone else noticed a difference? Am now looking for ano...
by j_robi
06 Jun 2016, 19:02
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine Cutting out - Looking for advice and mechanic in SE7
Replies: 5
Views: 4314

Re: Engine Cutting out - Looking for advice and mechanic in SE7

Hi Ryan

Good post, think it covers all the symptoms.

Engine: 1.9 DG

Fingers crossed you can find someone that can have a look at the carb etc (or get friendly with the spanners). There are some great guys on this forum. Casper will live again!
by j_robi
29 Oct 2010, 11:41
Forum: Campers
Topic: eberspacher
Replies: 3
Views: 836

Re: eberspacher

also, are some easier to repair than others
ie is it better for me to pay out for a newer one, or get an older one so if it breaks theres a chance in a diy fix!
by j_robi
29 Oct 2010, 08:51
Forum: Campers
Topic: eberspacher
Replies: 3
Views: 836

eberspacher

Quick question guys, i'm looking at getting a heater for the van, would like an eberspacher. Is this the best type to go for:

Eberspacher D2 Airtronic Diesel Heater 12V


Thanks in advance
by j_robi
06 Oct 2008, 14:16
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Moved: can someone that knows about wheels help....
Replies: 1
Views: 856

Moved: can someone that knows about wheels help....

Just wanted to confirm that this theread on volkszone is right, before i buy the wheels!

http://www.volkszone.co.uk/VZi/showthread.php?t=496300

Trying to establish if Audi A4 2000 or 2002 s line alloys will fit straight onto a 1997 passat...

Any help asap would be really appreciated

cheers
by j_robi
21 Apr 2008, 10:08
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Starter motor ac
Replies: 16
Views: 2312

hello againglad you guys are all getting away in your vans. How i miss mine!!
Still trying to get a starter for my friends ac van, but don't want to buy one until i know it will work, ie will a 2000ac starter work on a 1600ac vehicle??

any assistance very welcomed
by j_robi
03 Apr 2008, 16:43
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Starter motor ac
Replies: 16
Views: 2312

thnaks for the link ernie. Problem is we dont have access to the van at the mo, its locked away in a garage at the mo. As a general runle, are 1.6/2.0ac the same starters?
cheers
by j_robi
03 Apr 2008, 07:42
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Starter motor ac
Replies: 16
Views: 2312

Starter motor ac

Hi
Quick question

Is the ac 1600 starter motor the same as the ac 2000 starter motor?
thanks
by j_robi
21 Nov 2007, 16:03
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: gearbox questions
Replies: 7
Views: 1585

think il try to get a 4 speed watercooled petrol gearbox
unless anyone seriously recommends against it
sounds like its just the bellhousing and engine mounting bracket that will need swapping over then
by j_robi
20 Nov 2007, 21:32
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: gearbox questions
Replies: 7
Views: 1585

thank you for the link, hadnt come across that page before.
I'm not quite clear though...which is the best gearbox to buy to go with the 1.6 jetta engine?
sorry for being a bit slow
by j_robi
20 Nov 2007, 18:28
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: gearbox questions
Replies: 7
Views: 1585

gearbox questions

have a friend thats got a 1.6 td jetta engine for his current 1.6 straight diesel camper. What is the best gearbox for him to buy? is it a petrol 4 speed/diesel 5 speed?? is it a relatively easy job?

cheers
joe
by j_robi
04 Nov 2007, 17:26
Forum: Alternative Fuels Forum
Topic: Chip fat...
Replies: 14
Views: 2302

As i have athirsty 1.9dg, i have recently bought a Peugeot 205 1800 non turbo run around vehicle.

How would i go about running this on veg/chip oil?? - or is it not that simple?
cheers
by j_robi
15 Sep 2007, 18:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Water distribution tower
Replies: 2
Views: 731

ok cheers simon
by j_robi
15 Sep 2007, 18:39
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: BMW E36 (1994) ball joint issues
Replies: 4
Views: 907

BMW E36 (1994) ball joint issues

Its not VW, but its close! Having issues, not sure what next move should be. Replace the lower ball joint, after going for a short drive (almost immediately) it popped out of the lower wish bone. It was pressed in properly. Any suggestions as to why this might of happened, and how i'm best to go abo...
by j_robi
14 Sep 2007, 18:06
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Water distribution tower
Replies: 2
Views: 731

Water distribution tower

This the plastic part that sits at the back right of the engine bay as you look at it (you can only see one small pipe poking through)
It is where the radiator pipes etc run through

Is this part found on petrols and diesels?