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Last post by Ian and Lins
04 Apr 2015, 10:04
New starter motor won't engage
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by
Rich_Colins »
27 Mar 2015, 18:31
Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and the VW world and have come across a bit of a tricky situation. I've looked through the forum but can't find an...
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Last post by Rich_Colins
03 Apr 2015, 16:51
Exhaust
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by
tone »
02 Apr 2015, 16:59
I have a 1989 2.1 petrol we've owned for 8 years - the exhaust has started blowing somewhere ( can't identify exactly where but can hear it ) I have...
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Last post by ghost123uk
03 Apr 2015, 09:15
Choke pulldown
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by
Theclash »
26 Mar 2015, 22:39
Symptoms, from cold very chuggy when idling for first minute or so and smokey ,tickle on acc pedal and it clears and idles as it should.
Is this...
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Last post by Theclash
03 Apr 2015, 08:42
gear change noise
Replies: 3
by
dubslug »
17 Mar 2015, 21:09
hi all, when changing gear I get the most awful squeaking from gear stick/linkage..
any ideas?? seems to be worst when going forward backwards in...
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Last post by dubslug
02 Apr 2015, 21:29
new carburettors..
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by
Asw »
29 Mar 2015, 20:39
Hi.
our existing solex carbs are well past it.
I'm quite happy to invest in replacement carburettors but the eternal question is what should I get?...
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Last post by mike9009
02 Apr 2015, 20:52
oil pressure warning light
Replies: 24
by
tee3peeo »
13 Feb 2015, 16:30
Hi
my oil pressure light came on yesterday after driving around town for about half an hour. However it's only on at low revs, eg tickover. Anything...
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Last post by tee3peeo
02 Apr 2015, 19:05
1 Replies
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Last post by sarran1955
02 Apr 2015, 18:05
No tailpipe - any issues?
Replies: 7
by
Miles »
01 Apr 2015, 09:45
Hi volks
My tailpipe has rusted through and fallen off leaving the flange and three very rusty nuts on the silencer. I going on a 300-mile round trip...
7 Replies
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Last post by CovKid
02 Apr 2015, 13:54
ignition
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by
DRDAN »
02 Apr 2015, 12:14
how does 1 remove the ignition barell & switch. from a 1988 T25. many thanks Dan.
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Last post by Dazco
02 Apr 2015, 12:54
Testing antifreeze concentration
Replies: 25
by
ghost123uk »
01 Apr 2015, 09:32
My DG has a very slight drip from it's head seal. It only needs topping up, about 1/2 to 1 Ltr, about once a month. I usually carry a 1Ltr bottle of...
25 Replies
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Last post by ghost123uk
02 Apr 2015, 08:25
Timini77's DG reseal
Replies: 31
by
silverbullet »
28 Mar 2015, 15:27
I have just finished this one needing a fresh set of rubbers to cure persistant coolant loss and the sump plug helicoiling, along with a new rear...
31 Replies
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Last post by itchyfeet
02 Apr 2015, 05:32
Exhaust code?
Replies: 3
by
Juuls »
01 Apr 2015, 11:06
I need to price up a stainless steel exhaust for the van. VW Speed shop come in at £460, which is cheaper than Just Kampers. I have a local tyre and...
3 Replies
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Last post by Roydini
01 Apr 2015, 23:34
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Last post by Taggy
01 Apr 2015, 19:47
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Last post by NicBeeee
01 Apr 2015, 15:25
Help! Oil return pipe from Turbo
Replies: 4
by
si.goodwin »
31 Mar 2015, 13:35
Hi Folks, first post on here so be gentle when pointing out that I'm clearly being a muppet!
I have a 1990 T25 1.6TD camper which is in the garage...
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Last post by si.goodwin
01 Apr 2015, 15:20
Mechanic SOS
Replies: 10
by
Juuls »
31 Mar 2015, 12:00
Am about ready to throw in the towel. Urgently need work carrying out on the van and can i find or get a booking in with a reputable mechanic? It's...
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Last post by trentjim
01 Apr 2015, 12:00
E reg 1.6diesel single cab pick up?
Replies: 3
by
thatcherben »
26 Mar 2015, 22:24
Hello all, I'm contemplating a single cab pick up as a quirky works van for my business, its got a normally aspirated 1.6 diesel in it that will be...
3 Replies
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Last post by ajsimmo
31 Mar 2015, 22:39
Fuel pump bolts on CU
Replies: 3
by
neil3965 »
31 Mar 2015, 15:12
Hi all
The fuel pump (original mechanical pump) atttachment on my 2.0L CU Aircooled engine has been bodged by a PO. There's an M8 stud with nyloc...
3 Replies
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Last post by neil3965
31 Mar 2015, 20:29
9 Replies
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Last post by dave friday
30 Mar 2015, 08:48
11 Replies
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Last post by itchyfeet
30 Mar 2015, 05:13
Part fallen off Camper
Replies: 5
by
Broadacus »
29 Mar 2015, 10:56
We when for a short trip the other day and came back to find this part on our drive. It appears to have come off the left hand side when looking at...
5 Replies
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Last post by dave friday
29 Mar 2015, 17:44
Oil Leak 1.9 DG petrol
Replies: 7
by
onc onc »
28 Mar 2015, 20:49
Hi guys not been here for a while but in need of a little help. The van has sprung an oil leak, it seems to be coming from behind the crank pulley...
7 Replies
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Last post by kevtherev
29 Mar 2015, 16:22
Distributor vacuum lines and locations
by
RCN »
29 Mar 2015, 13:41
1990 , 1.9 DG petrol, Automatic
When i replaced my engine last year it was with one that can from a Syncro. Except for the carb i was able to do a...
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Last post by RCN
29 Mar 2015, 13:41
Compression tests....low....
Replies: 3
by
boardmonkey »
28 Mar 2015, 21:37
Hi,
I used a compression tester today, result was between 2-3 PSI on all 4 cyclinders, cold engine..Now seeing some of the other posts on here the...
3 Replies
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Last post by boardmonkey
29 Mar 2015, 11:13
Brake Parts
Replies: 95
by
BertieWells »
04 Feb 2015, 18:03
Hi Guys,
Just want to make sure i have the right stuff selected before i buy. My van is 1985 with the early bits.
I plan on changing the brake pads...
95 Replies
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Last post by CovKid
29 Mar 2015, 09:45
2 Replies
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Last post by bmouthboyo
29 Mar 2015, 09:03
Zafira A blower issues
Replies: 7
by
Reimotim »
28 Mar 2015, 09:28
Hi Guys,
My 04 zafira blower has just stopped working on variable speed, but still works on the flat out setting. I therefore assume the resistor...
7 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
29 Mar 2015, 06:17
gear linkages
Replies: 3
by
dave lfc »
28 Mar 2015, 17:44
hi everyone thinking about getting the gear linkages under the van replaced.although i am used to the gear change on my van my son is finding it...
3 Replies
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Last post by CovKid
28 Mar 2015, 21:22
Thermostat seal - top or bottom?
Replies: 2
by
markbikerider »
28 Mar 2015, 20:47
Hello folks - just in the process of replacing the thermostat on my 1987 2.1 petrol. The old thermostat has a misshapen seal ring on the underside...
2 Replies
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Last post by markbikerider
28 Mar 2015, 20:53
Non Starter - Novice in need of help
Replies: 22
by
Paule39 »
20 Dec 2014, 11:26
Hello All - first post here and from a complete mechanical numpty :?
Have a 1.9 Petrol 1989 T25 LHD
Been having problems with battery drain for...
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Last post by Paule39
28 Mar 2015, 20:20
4 Replies
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Last post by Tazzidevil63
27 Mar 2015, 20:35
low compression on one cylinder
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by
dave friday »
17 Feb 2015, 13:43
Afternoon all,as above;
cylinders.
1,370
2,360
3,260
4,370
We are thinking of buying an air compressor as a diagnostic tool! the idea is to put...
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Last post by dave friday
27 Mar 2015, 17:48
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Last post by windydubber
27 Mar 2015, 12:37
The garage says compression..
Replies: 20
by
dsmith1974 »
19 Mar 2015, 16:58
Hi all,
Our first campervan, a 1983 1.9 WBX just went to the local garage for a service (before a trip to Wales over Easter). I asked for a...
20 Replies
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Last post by jpennington
27 Mar 2015, 10:09
no one loves me
Replies: 11
by
tooma111 »
25 Mar 2015, 13:46
pulled the cylinder head off and the two pots are still stuck on them can i place a pieace of wood on them and hit them with a hammer ? pls
11 Replies
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Last post by itchyfeet
27 Mar 2015, 09:12
10 Replies
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Last post by ELVIS
26 Mar 2015, 23:00
About to start another WBX
Replies: 68
by
silverbullet »
24 Sep 2014, 16:58
A DJ this time and it won't take as long as some!
Bit of background: ex-syncro (genuine) VW factory recon (stamps on heads etc) but one head had...
68 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
26 Mar 2015, 21:06
Water pump belt
Replies: 7
by
Reg the Wedge »
25 Mar 2015, 21:20
Hello all.
First of all, I’ve had a stroke, so I’m sorry about my strange grammar.
The problem is that my 1.6 diesel water pump belt squeals....
7 Replies
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Last post by colinthefox
26 Mar 2015, 20:52
0 Replies
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Last post by crazymilk
26 Mar 2015, 16:14
A throttle question
Replies: 17
by
vwaddict »
07 Oct 2014, 20:58
This might sound like a silly question but never owning a 2.0 cu bus before im unsure......
So with the engine off & if the throttle pedal is totally...
17 Replies
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Last post by BOXY
25 Mar 2015, 20:42
Fuel in Oil - Help
Replies: 9
by
Brownbetty »
24 Mar 2015, 11:03
We have a 1982 2.0 Aircooled which was running just fine until a week ago. She started misfiring and backfiring when started and using a lot of fuel....
9 Replies
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Last post by Brownbetty
25 Mar 2015, 13:49
Gearbox oil leak
Replies: 25
by
ticket2ride »
22 Mar 2015, 21:07
To add to the growing list of jobs my van needs doing is this leak from gearbox/cv joint. How bad is this?
Is it this job ?
Also unable to undo...
25 Replies
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Last post by ticket2ride
25 Mar 2015, 08:33
MOTs, tyres etc
by
Budgie7 »
25 Mar 2015, 07:45
Hi everyone, I work at a garage in Bamber bridge , Nr Preston,Lancashire. We can do most things , (except understand old electrics lol, ) mots...
0 Replies
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Last post by Budgie7
25 Mar 2015, 07:45
oil cooler advice on 2.1dj conversion.
Replies: 1
by
sikaya »
25 Mar 2015, 02:38
After having had a 2.1dj lump installed on my 1.9dg running gear in our van I need to install an oil.cooler .I've seen some posts where there's talk...
1 Replies
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Last post by lloydy
25 Mar 2015, 06:51
Diesel Injection pump
Replies: 7
by
pocolow »
15 Mar 2015, 20:26
Hi Guys My injection pump on my 1.6td is leaking and I wonder who you would recommend to refurbish it, I know Brickwerks sell exchange pumps , but...
7 Replies
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Last post by dave friday
24 Mar 2015, 21:37
5 Replies
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Last post by CovKid
24 Mar 2015, 20:31
Front Brake Disc replacement
Replies: 11
by
kevcorks »
22 Mar 2015, 23:00
Hi,
I am after some advice on replacing my front brake discs on my 1990 T25.
I have the Bentley manual but I'm not sure how big of a job it will...
11 Replies
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
24 Mar 2015, 19:25
stand alone engine start
Replies: 9
by
dave lfc »
23 Mar 2015, 20:48
hi everyone i bought a spare engine for my van last year and was wondering if there is a way of getting it to run outside the van.i have been...
9 Replies
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Last post by itchyfeet
24 Mar 2015, 18:21
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24 Mar 2015, 16:35
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