Club 80-90 Forums

One of mine splutters a little until the choke has fully opened, about 3-4 minutes. Only an issue under load so never been able to check if it's a specific cylinder. I guess it's the choke setup that I've never really got fully sorted. I usually start the engine a few minutes before setting off and ...

The missing pipe from the top/rear of the air box to the inlet controls a flap that allows warm air to be drawn into the intake. This is to prevent carb-icing in cold weather. Mine are bypassed and haven't caused problems, but VW wouldn't have fitted it if not needed somewhere in the world. Should b...

Whilst free wheeling during a gear change, the wheels are driving the gearbox. Then when the clutch is re-engaged the engine drives via the gearbox the wheels, so any slack will make a clunk. You could put the van in gear with one wheel lifted off the ground and hand brake off (other wheels securely...

I have spent much time looking, but always find they are the exit from heat exchanger pipes. I have a spare left side pipe (bought thinking it was a right hand one), but still looking for the right side. Using a length of night heater hose for now.

As I understand it, valve springs have a resonance, causing the valves to bounce off the valve seat at a specific rev range. Using two springs of different size and thus resonance  overcomes this issue. A bigger stronger spring would have a very high frequency resonance,  way above usual engine rev ...

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Oh heck, I seem to have completely lost the plot! I'm going back into my padded box!

Oops, sorry for the repeat post. We may be making assumptions here, as OBG states, is the op referring to wheel nuts?

But the point is, it's a taper bearing, so only nipped up, not 90 odd ft/lbs torque.

But the point is, it's a taper bearing, so only nipped up, not 90 odd ft/lbs torque.

Yes, you're quite right, a long time since I changed my discs and beatings. Having a lot of different vehicles doesn't help either!



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Now we know it's a front wheel, when cold shouldn't the hub nut be little more than finger tight? Split pin needs removing first though.

Many thanks. I did a Google search which bought up lots of hits but didn't see one from 80-90. Probably poor choice of search words.
Hopefully this won't be needed for a good few months!

I have a DL1C compact with a 701 timer controller. The 701 is in the rear of the van within easy reach of the bed, very handy on those chilly mornings. However, being an air cooled engine, the cab heating can sometimes not be enough. I'd like to be able to replicate the on/off button of the controll...

I've had this issue with an air cooled van. It was a common issue caused by voltage drop from ignition barrel to starter solinoid. It draws more current than you might think, especially when hot after a long drive. I fitted a relay activated by the crank wire, drawing high current from the battery c...