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Coolant temp issues

Last post by adrianbutter « 04 Feb 2018, 23:34
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by adrianbutter » 03 Feb 2018, 23:15

I've just read a few old posts and I think I understand - but here's a few symptoms; any thoughts very welcome:

- I have a small engine jacket leak...

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Last post by adrianbutter
04 Feb 2018, 23:34
Clutch Probs

Last post by saffron « 02 Feb 2018, 17:54
Replies: 15
by saffron » 17 Jan 2018, 13:27
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Hi All. Recently fitted recon engine. 1.9 Waterboxer t25.
Since putting back together clutch doesn.t seem to work properly.
Checked levels and bled...
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Last post by saffron
02 Feb 2018, 17:54
problems under load

Last post by CovKid « 01 Feb 2018, 20:37
Replies: 3
by matthew13 » 01 Feb 2018, 16:45

I have a 1983 2ltr petrol T25 CU engine. Have just set the timing using a stroboscope and when reved in neutral sounds sweet but when i take the van...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Feb 2018, 20:37
Rear wheel bearings

Last post by maxstu « 31 Jan 2018, 16:22
Replies: 20
by blakeys80 » 24 Jan 2018, 22:45
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Hi everyone, I'm currently cracking on with a shell that has been stood for a few years. Whilst refinishing the engine bay, I've decided to refurbish...
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Last post by maxstu
31 Jan 2018, 16:22
Rear heater - confusion,,

Last post by footstuck « 29 Jan 2018, 21:41
Replies: 3
by bernard1973 » 27 Dec 2017, 22:20

My 1988 Caravelle 1.6d has got a heater underneath the rear seats which I'd always assumed just worked from the hot circulating water the same as the...

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Last post by footstuck
29 Jan 2018, 21:41
Fuel tank question

Last post by muttleypup « 29 Jan 2018, 18:35
Replies: 6
by muttleypup » 29 Jan 2018, 12:34

Is there an internal filter/strainer in the fuel tank near the outlet that could get blocked? Did some work on fuel system at the weekend and when I...

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Last post by muttleypup
29 Jan 2018, 18:35
best gearbox to use with a 2.1 engine

Last post by trundletruc « 28 Jan 2018, 19:50
Replies: 13
by happy van » 18 Dec 2017, 14:32

:ok hi I just got a 2.1 dj engine in going to run with carb.i was asking what is the best 5 speed box to use with it as I have a 4 speed box at mo...

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Last post by trundletruc
28 Jan 2018, 19:50
Leaking Gearbox

Last post by Enternent « 28 Jan 2018, 18:34
Replies: 8
by Enternent » 07 Sep 2017, 20:31

Coming back from the VW event at Elscrick at the weekend my gearbox sprung a leak which I guess is the input shaft seal. While over the last two...

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Last post by Enternent
28 Jan 2018, 18:34
oil contamination

Last post by itchyfeet « 26 Jan 2018, 19:31
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by tonic » 26 Jan 2018, 19:26

I have a 1989 1.9 watercooled dg engine t25. I had to remove exhaust box to weld it, also the inter pipe. I noticed quite a lot of oil in this pipe...

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Last post by itchyfeet
26 Jan 2018, 19:31
New 2E3 carb replacement

Last post by CovKid « 26 Jan 2018, 11:42
Replies: 10
by farquhar_john » 12 Jan 2018, 16:56

Hello, Apologies if this has come up somewhere else, but a search didn't find exactly what i was looking for. Plenty of answers for carb issues but...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Jan 2018, 11:42
Brakes

Last post by tony_de_whitt « 26 Jan 2018, 11:40
Replies: 6
by tony_de_whitt » 25 Jan 2018, 10:38

Hello

Simple question

Will my t3 stock Syncro brakes (which I have in a box spare)

Fit directly into my 2wd doka??

I’m waiting for a brake...

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Last post by tony_de_whitt
26 Jan 2018, 11:40
Warning Elring WBX gaskets sets

Last post by silverbullet « 25 Jan 2018, 20:33
Replies: 17
by itchyfeet » 22 Jun 2017, 16:02
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its been reported on a FB page that a small batch of water jacket seals has split and the seal quality is under suspicion.
somebody will post up pics...
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Last post by silverbullet
25 Jan 2018, 20:33
Van Failed its MOT - CO emissions - update

Last post by Ralf85 « 23 Jan 2018, 13:48
Replies: 4
by Ralf85 » 22 Jan 2018, 15:45

I was surprised to have this result. The only but very annoying thing it failed on was item 7.3.B.1a, regarding carbon monoxide emissions.

I think...

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Last post by Ralf85
23 Jan 2018, 13:48
Halfords classic 20w/50 oil

Last post by jrt « 22 Jan 2018, 15:04
Replies: 15
by SpacemanSpiff » 03 Jul 2015, 12:46
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Hi all the time has come to change the oil in my van (1985, 1.9 wbx). After reading the wiki I left the house looking for 15w/40 synthetic oil,...
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Last post by jrt
22 Jan 2018, 15:04
Carb Cleaner

Last post by itchyfeet « 20 Jan 2018, 12:41
Replies: 9
by itchyfeet » 19 Jan 2018, 18:52

Who knew this is cellulose thinners?

I thought I recognized the smell but I didn't realize until I sprayed some onto paint and the paint dissolved...

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Last post by itchyfeet
20 Jan 2018, 12:41
exhaust box removal

Last post by tonic « 15 Jan 2018, 15:42
Replies: 4
by tonic » 13 Jan 2018, 15:21

Hi Need info on exhaust box removal on my 1989 dg engine model. I need to remove it so i can re-weld the original weld that has come apart. I have...

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Last post by tonic
15 Jan 2018, 15:42
Steering Column Setting

Last post by freckvan1 « 15 Jan 2018, 11:47

by freckvan1 » 15 Jan 2018, 11:47

Morning All,

When reassembling Ignition Switch Housing and Steering Lock, have found it difficult to achieve the 41,5mm dimension from top of Spacer...

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Last post by freckvan1
15 Jan 2018, 11:47
Exhaust back box - diesel/petrol does it matter?

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 14 Jan 2018, 16:19
Replies: 2
by Jonnyb416 » 13 Jan 2018, 19:49

Hi All,

I have been given a stainless steel exhaust back box, think it was off a Range Rover. Mate of mine was talking about buying some stainless...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
14 Jan 2018, 16:19
Strange and Unwelcome Engine Noise

Last post by sarahandthebear « 13 Jan 2018, 09:48
Replies: 7
by filbay » 03 Jan 2018, 20:14

Hello,
I have not been using my camper much since the end of September but I start it up once a week at least. It always starts up ok even if the...

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Last post by sarahandthebear
13 Jan 2018, 09:48
1.6 JX TD Engine not revving

Last post by clift_d « 12 Jan 2018, 20:58
Replies: 9
by dickspanner » 21 May 2017, 08:23

OK, Hopefully last question.

The JX is not in and fires on the key. All is good.

Well not really.

If fires on key but will just high tick over...

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Last post by clift_d
12 Jan 2018, 20:58
Ignition lock and switch

Last post by freckvan1 « 12 Jan 2018, 17:15
Replies: 9
by freckvan1 » 02 Jan 2018, 15:04

Well here goes, my first posting this year, got to get better after this!
Relatives left me with this bl...y Aussie Flu/runs/etc..

Was away over...

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Last post by freckvan1
12 Jan 2018, 17:15
Sticky MAF (sorry I mean AFM!)

Last post by rollercoaster « 10 Jan 2018, 17:37
Replies: 16
by rollercoaster » 20 Dec 2017, 23:53
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Had a random issue,
the tickover would rise for a while,
when its high even a blip on the throttle doesnt lower it,
just goes back to high tickover....
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Last post by rollercoaster
10 Jan 2018, 17:37
Possible water jacket seal leek

Last post by sarahandthebear « 09 Jan 2018, 18:24
Replies: 3
by sarahandthebear » 09 Jan 2018, 11:02

Hello everyone hope your all well just got something to run by you all. We all know the water boxer suffers from water jacket and head gasket...

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Last post by sarahandthebear
09 Jan 2018, 18:24
1.9 wb pierburg 2e3 carb wont idle

Last post by crickard33 « 09 Jan 2018, 09:48

by crickard33 » 09 Jan 2018, 09:48

:D Hi ,

i have a 1.9 dg waterboxer with a pierburg carburetor, it was running great always little hard to start from cold and after a lay off ,...

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Last post by crickard33
09 Jan 2018, 09:48
Loss of Power and odd Backfire

Last post by CovKid « 08 Jan 2018, 11:49
Replies: 17
by crazyhorse » 04 Jan 2018, 18:08
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Hi all,

I thought I would ask you wonderful lot with this.

Van has been going well, then today after about 20 mins of driving around I suddenly...
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Last post by CovKid
08 Jan 2018, 11:49
Reverse not working

Last post by jrt « 07 Jan 2018, 14:56
Replies: 13
by sarahandthebear » 21 Dec 2017, 18:53

Good evening all we're having a problem with our reverse gear. At the moment it only goes into reverse after a couple of attempts it almost feels as...

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Last post by jrt
07 Jan 2018, 14:56
Jx problems

Last post by carthago ian « 06 Jan 2018, 19:05
Replies: 6
by carthago ian » 24 Dec 2017, 10:33

Hi all , Story so far: my JX needed 3 to 4 goes of the glow plugs before it would start then it ran lumpy heaps & of white smoke ,its down on power...

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Last post by carthago ian
06 Jan 2018, 19:05
Fuel Tank/Lines change

Last post by 100leelee « 05 Jan 2018, 10:43
Replies: 5
by ryantrooper » 03 Jan 2018, 10:25

Hi All,

Some tips required for this.

My garage has recommended a fuel tank change due to the usual problem of eroded tank and filler pipes....

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Last post by 100leelee
05 Jan 2018, 10:43
CONVERTING AUTOMATIC TO MANUAL GEARBOX 2.1 DJ

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 04 Jan 2018, 18:18
Replies: 42
by thebobster » 21 Jul 2015, 16:30
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My automatic gearbox on my 1990 2.1 DJ powered van has given up the ghost.

One option would be to convert the van to a manual gearbox. I know there...
42 Replies

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
04 Jan 2018, 18:18
Starting Problem

Last post by Ralf85 « 02 Jan 2018, 13:49
Replies: 4
by sarahandthebear » 01 Jan 2018, 14:31

Hello everyone and happy new year. I have been scrolling the wiki and websites to try and find out a little problem we have started to develop. We...

4 Replies

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Last post by Ralf85
02 Jan 2018, 13:49
Turbo conversion 1.6 jx

Last post by clone123 « 23 Feb 2018, 22:33
Replies: 21
by rolling heavy » 31 Dec 2017, 10:15
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Is it possible to bolt all the necessary turbo gtd parts to a none turbo 1.6 jx engine and would it work ?
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Last post by clone123
23 Feb 2018, 22:33
Garage recommendations Stirling (non VW)

Last post by RogerT « 31 Dec 2017, 14:48

by RogerT » 31 Dec 2017, 14:48

Can anyone recommend a garage in Stirling? Moved here very recently and don’t know anyone who can give a recommendation. It’s not for the van, but...

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Last post by RogerT
31 Dec 2017, 14:48
Storing a gearbox?

Last post by itchyfeet « 30 Dec 2017, 16:06
Replies: 5
by itchyfeet » 30 Dec 2017, 08:24

Which is best, with or without oil?

thanks

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Last post by itchyfeet
30 Dec 2017, 16:06
Front end knocking?

Last post by R.E.wing_fc3s « 30 Dec 2017, 07:30
Replies: 20
by Domino » 12 Oct 2015, 11:58
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Haven't had the van long so just trying to sort out all the knocks and bangs that I can find ,, there is a knocking coming from the front on both...
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Last post by R.E.wing_fc3s
30 Dec 2017, 07:30
bellhousing nuts and bolts and studs 1.9 DG Manual

Last post by itchyfeet « 23 Dec 2017, 08:26
Replies: 4
by philmcC » 22 Dec 2017, 18:00

Can anyone tell me the thread size of the above, and where to get hold of them. Thanks philmcC

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Last post by itchyfeet
23 Dec 2017, 08:26
Coolant Pressure playing silly buggers!

Last post by 300CE « 22 Dec 2017, 18:43
Replies: 54
by 300CE » 26 Nov 2016, 20:26
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Not sure what is going on with my van at the mo, but have the following dilemma:

If I go for a run and up to temp, the coolant level in the header...
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Last post by 300CE
22 Dec 2017, 18:43
Fuel smell, vent tanks and valves

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 18 Dec 2017, 14:56
Replies: 18
by itchyfeet » 16 Dec 2017, 17:17
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the poptop has had a fuel smell since I had it, it's much worse in summer, in winter it's ok, I have replaced the filler neck and the hoses to the...
18 Replies

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Last post by bigbadbob76
18 Dec 2017, 14:56
1.6 Turbo Diesel - fuel line bleed help please

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 18 Dec 2017, 12:30
Replies: 4
by WestWey » 17 Dec 2017, 20:20

Hi

My random fuel gauge and a manic week has caught me out and I ran out of fuel this morning, luckily just outside my home... I have topped up with...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
18 Dec 2017, 12:30
Worth changing springs and shocks?

Last post by mariner « 16 Dec 2017, 13:23
Replies: 4
by mariner » 04 Dec 2017, 14:07

Hi all. Thinking about changing my springs/shocks to improve my ride. Currently the van picks up every lump bump and hole in the road, think it may...

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Last post by mariner
16 Dec 2017, 13:23
Oil light

Last post by AngeloEvs « 15 Dec 2017, 18:51
Replies: 7
by sarahandthebear » 12 Dec 2017, 18:00

Eavening all just went out to the van to start her up as she has been sat in the snow and ice for two days. Started up first try no problems. I did...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
15 Dec 2017, 18:51
Cam Belt Change

Last post by multisi « 15 Dec 2017, 18:13
Replies: 4
by gutmeg » 15 Dec 2017, 12:03

Hi All
Hope all good with everyone, and all have a happy Xmas.
Have not posted in a while, so here goes-
May be a silly question if so I apologise in...

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Last post by multisi
15 Dec 2017, 18:13
No Brakes! pedal goes straight to floor

Last post by tobydog « 14 Dec 2017, 19:26
Replies: 9
by kezza87 » 03 Dec 2017, 09:30

Hi,
My van has just randomly decided to not have any brakes, the pedal goes straight to the floor with no resistance at all. The van isnt on the...

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Last post by tobydog
14 Dec 2017, 19:26
Rear springs

Last post by multisi « 14 Dec 2017, 10:42
Replies: 1
by Donald360 » 13 Dec 2017, 19:30

The old van just failed its MOT due to broken rear springs. 1985 1.9DG wbx high top.

Should I take this opportunity to lower the van by 30mm or so?...

1 Replies

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Last post by multisi
14 Dec 2017, 10:42
Gear lever/ Gear Linkage

Last post by BudPreston « 13 Dec 2017, 16:57
Replies: 7
by BudPreston » 11 Dec 2017, 08:55

Hi all, Could anyone shed any light on this for me please, After looking in the Haynes manual and online, the plate at the bottom of the gear lever...

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Last post by BudPreston
13 Dec 2017, 16:57
starter motor repairer for auto

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 13 Dec 2017, 13:58
Replies: 5
by Sir Brixalot » 06 Dec 2017, 14:53

Any recommendations. Can't do it myself as screws are solid.

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
13 Dec 2017, 13:58
Valve cover issues

Last post by maxstu « 11 Dec 2017, 23:12
Replies: 26
by maxstu » 06 Nov 2017, 08:30
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WBX 2.1 DJ Auto 1989
fitted a new cover and cork gasket to each side and both are now leaking far worse than before! I mean dripping instead of a bit...
26 Replies

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Last post by maxstu
11 Dec 2017, 23:12
Engine compression kit

Last post by itchyfeet « 11 Dec 2017, 15:06
Replies: 9
by sarahandthebear » 11 Dec 2017, 12:27

So it's about time we test our compression in the engine and having never done it before I was looking online at the kits and found this one on eBay....

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Last post by itchyfeet
11 Dec 2017, 15:06
Twin Kadron Throttle Cable Routing

Last post by dan_starstream « 11 Dec 2017, 09:00
Replies: 3
by dan_starstream » 07 Dec 2017, 12:27

Hi all,
I have fitted a pair of Kadrons (or similar) to my air cooled 2 litre to replace the standard carbs.
Although on JK's site it states these...

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Last post by dan_starstream
11 Dec 2017, 09:00
wishbone mount corrosion

Last post by PhilXXJ « 11 Dec 2017, 08:54
Replies: 3
by PhilXXJ » 19 Nov 2017, 21:06

After a lot of squeeking from front suspension, decided to replace upper wishbone bushes. After removing the wishbones, noticed quit a bit of...

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Last post by PhilXXJ
11 Dec 2017, 08:54
white smoke

Last post by tyneside-t25 « 10 Dec 2017, 17:32
Replies: 2
by tyneside-t25 » 03 Dec 2017, 14:16

I've also just been for a run in the van,all was fine until i noticed lots of white smoke behind me & temp gauge went up & buzzer sounded.pulled over...

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Last post by tyneside-t25
10 Dec 2017, 17:32

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