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AAZ fuel pump pulley woes.....

Last post by mrnickmuss « 25 Sep 2016, 09:52
Replies: 16
by mrnickmuss » 14 Sep 2016, 18:42
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I need a bit of luck right now and I am hoping someone here can help.... (I wont be the first time and certainly wont be the last!!)
I have have...
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Last post by mrnickmuss
25 Sep 2016, 09:52
Idling on 3 cylinders

Last post by CovKid « 14 Sep 2016, 14:53
Replies: 2
by dickie14 » 14 Sep 2016, 12:50

My van seems to be idling on 3 cylinders - pulling the HT lead to cylinder 2 whilst idling makes no difference to the engine speed or tone. Pulling...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Sep 2016, 14:53
Oil pressure switch testing

Last post by JonB « 14 Sep 2016, 12:31
Replies: 2
by JonB » 11 Sep 2016, 17:22

I got the oil pressure light flashing on my jx the other day on the way home from work. I swapped out the blue switch but then started to do a little...

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Last post by JonB
14 Sep 2016, 12:31
WBX main bearings question?

Last post by itchyfeet « 14 Sep 2016, 06:49
Replies: 4
by itchyfeet » 13 Sep 2016, 19:38

Brickwerks list late WBX bearings as 'ALL' 1.9 and 2.1

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Bentley talks about blue and red dots, It...

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Last post by itchyfeet
14 Sep 2016, 06:49
oil dripping between engine and bell housing

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Sep 2016, 23:02
Replies: 8
by mrdp » 12 Sep 2016, 09:33

Hi All, I have a 1.6JX and it has dripped a bit of oil for a while (years) It appears to come from the metal 'gasket' between the engine and the...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 Sep 2016, 23:02
2 litre Aircooled wont start

Last post by acw « 13 Sep 2016, 20:45
Replies: 6
by Simon james » 03 Sep 2016, 19:40

So if you push her she is away
When you turn the ignition nothing at all except oil light and alternater light light up
Is this starter motor...

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Last post by acw
13 Sep 2016, 20:45
exhaust silencer knocks on bodywork cutout

Last post by Epiphone « 13 Sep 2016, 17:23
Replies: 5
by Epiphone » 26 Aug 2016, 12:15

Hi, I put on a new exhaust silencer and end piece, but it seems to be knocking on the body work at low revs (when it shakes the most) on the cut away...

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Last post by Epiphone
13 Sep 2016, 17:23
Well it finally happend........ Garage recommendation

Last post by crazyhorse « 13 Sep 2016, 07:24
Replies: 20
by crazyhorse » 26 Mar 2016, 14:14
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Well guys, after 3 years of sealing, it hapend.

See my post

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Went to visit the in-laws, from South...
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Last post by crazyhorse
13 Sep 2016, 07:24
Brake caliper carrier failure?

Last post by ZsZ « 12 Sep 2016, 12:27
Replies: 1
by ZsZ » 07 Aug 2016, 16:06

Hi All!

Is this normal?:

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First I tought the guide pin wore out but it looks like one of the holes...

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Last post by ZsZ
12 Sep 2016, 12:27
Place your bets battery or starter or other

Last post by Mocki « 12 Sep 2016, 06:19
Replies: 6
by Sir Brixalot » 05 Sep 2016, 17:52

Now I'm home I want to deal with the sporadic failure to start.

Battery was charged and reading 12.8v , so I connected it. I tried to start and...

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Last post by Mocki
12 Sep 2016, 06:19
Help, I'm getting an inconsistent spark from my 2.1

Last post by California Dreamin « 11 Sep 2016, 21:16
Replies: 6
by richardjay » 26 Jul 2016, 18:20

Hi all

My 1990 T25 2.1 wasser boxer is not sparking properly so sometimes runs and sometimes doesnt. Here are the tests i have done so far:

- I...

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Last post by California Dreamin
11 Sep 2016, 21:16
cylinder head does not fit

Last post by sandancer « 11 Sep 2016, 21:13
Replies: 8
by sandancer » 11 Sep 2016, 15:12

just for info.
we have tried fitting a vw caddy 1.6d cylinder head block into a vw 1.6d transporter, and it does not fit.
because the caddy head has...

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Last post by sandancer
11 Sep 2016, 21:13
1.6TD jx engine water temp sender location

Last post by thespragster « 11 Sep 2016, 19:29

by thespragster » 11 Sep 2016, 19:29

Hello,

I have a dodgy temp sender in my '91 1.6TD Autohomes Komet and need to find the location of it so that I get the correct replacement...any...

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Last post by thespragster
11 Sep 2016, 19:29
choke problem with Pierburg carb

Last post by kevtherev « 11 Sep 2016, 18:14
Replies: 21
by begemoth » 12 Jul 2016, 13:06
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Hi,

I know there are quite a few threads about the Pierburg carb but I haven't found one which corresponds to the problem I have. Apologies if I...
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Last post by kevtherev
11 Sep 2016, 18:14
valve stem guides

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 11 Sep 2016, 17:06
Replies: 1
by sandancer » 11 Sep 2016, 14:57

has anyone had the problem where a guide will not sit properly

we have put new guides in and one is not sitting properly, I cant get it in, any...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
11 Sep 2016, 17:06
Engine running hot

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 01 Oct 2016, 10:26
Replies: 4
by Jonnyb416 » 11 Sep 2016, 09:20

Quick question about my 1Y if anyone can help please (put it here for a quicker response)

Came to Busfest on Friday and felt the fan was on a lot....

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Last post by Jonnyb416
01 Oct 2016, 10:26
Can't get stater motor off/

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 10 Sep 2016, 19:28
Replies: 19
by Sir Brixalot » 06 Sep 2016, 15:47
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The spade was damaged and corroded so I'm swapping the starter for a second hand one. I've removed the two nuts but it wont come off I've given it a...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
10 Sep 2016, 19:28
Can you help with the part number??

Last post by sarran1955 « 10 Sep 2016, 18:42
Replies: 2
by sarran1955 » 10 Sep 2016, 18:21

Hello,

Working on a CT engine.. :roll:

I need to replace this seal:

It fits into the rear of the fan mounting, onto the crankshaft.

OD 45 mm,...

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Last post by sarran1955
10 Sep 2016, 18:42
Fuel filler pipe

Last post by bigherb « 10 Sep 2016, 14:31
Replies: 3
by oldandgrumpy » 09 Sep 2016, 22:27

Hi, having just replaced the petrol tank, fuel lines, fuel filter, petrol pump and ultrasonic cleaning my pierburg carb, I am devastated to find it...

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Last post by bigherb
10 Sep 2016, 14:31
Larger radiator fan motor

Last post by oldandgrumpy « 09 Sep 2016, 22:02
Replies: 2
by oldandgrumpy » 16 Jul 2016, 20:39

Hi, I,ve just got back from Dubs at the castle where I bought a second hand rad with what I believe is a 450 watt fan motor. I,ve found an...

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Last post by oldandgrumpy
09 Sep 2016, 22:02
Slave cylinder

Last post by schotte « 09 Sep 2016, 21:29
Replies: 10
by schotte » 04 Sep 2016, 20:09

Hi everyone,

So I have just picked up my 1989 German imported westfalia 1.6 TD, and after a nice 300 mile drive it developed a 'small' problem. The...

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Last post by schotte
09 Sep 2016, 21:29
VW T25 2.1 auto starting issues

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 09 Sep 2016, 11:58
Replies: 10
by Jordan Bigcat » 08 Sep 2016, 12:41

Hi,
I've got a VW T25 2.1 auto, it's always had issues starting but I've done bits over the years, new battery, full stainless steel exhaust, and it...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
09 Sep 2016, 11:58
Changing Header Tank

Last post by mfunsta « 09 Sep 2016, 10:16
Replies: 4
by mfunsta » 08 Sep 2016, 10:58

I'm looking to change my header tank later on today (1.9 DG). Is there any schoolboy errors I can avoid?
Plan so far is to:
1. Ensure all is cool....

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Last post by mfunsta
09 Sep 2016, 10:16
Engine dieing in traffic issue

Last post by Spud man john « 09 Sep 2016, 08:47
Replies: 12
by Spud man john » 31 May 2016, 17:47

Hi,

First post for me - be gentle ;-)

Just came back from the new forest where my T25 played up something chronic on the way down there.

It's a...

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Last post by Spud man john
09 Sep 2016, 08:47
tank swap

Last post by 89wedge « 09 Sep 2016, 08:30

by 89wedge » 09 Sep 2016, 08:30

1992 j reg with diesel tank fitted need to swap for a petrol injection tank will it be a straight swap :ok

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Last post by 89wedge
09 Sep 2016, 08:30
Boot lid stuck

Last post by CovKid « 09 Sep 2016, 05:50
Replies: 10
by Wesley » 31 Aug 2016, 17:38

Hi all,

anyone know how to fix a stuck boot lid? It locks and unlocks but won't pop open when button pushed in ?! The boot is operated separately...

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Last post by CovKid
09 Sep 2016, 05:50
JX engine bay earth?

Last post by RogerT « 08 Sep 2016, 21:40
Replies: 20
by RogerT » 28 Aug 2016, 16:10
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Hi folks
I'm re-doing the engine bay wiring, as per my post ( onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;) in the electrical thread, but am...
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Last post by RogerT
08 Sep 2016, 21:40
Over raving cuts out

Last post by mrhutch « 08 Sep 2016, 22:50
Replies: 2
by fdb » 08 Sep 2016, 20:42

I fitted a aef fabia 1.9 engine. If I change down too low a gear by accident and overrev the van cuts out and puts the timing out. My mech says it's...

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Last post by mrhutch
08 Sep 2016, 22:50
Changed Starter Motor, getting fast clicking

Last post by ArvonW « 08 Sep 2016, 16:19
Replies: 5
by ArvonW » 04 Sep 2016, 12:20

Hi All,

put a new starter motor and bush in today, went to turn the engine over and got a rapid clicking from the starter motor and it blew a fuse....

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Last post by ArvonW
08 Sep 2016, 16:19
Gear levers and missing springs

Last post by Smiffo « 08 Sep 2016, 13:36
Replies: 15
by Jk75 » 07 Sep 2016, 16:37
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Hi, gear lever snapped and we've lost a small Spring which apparently sits inside a larger Spring held in place by a ball bearing - issue is no one...
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Last post by Smiffo
08 Sep 2016, 13:36
Water temp sender?

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Sep 2016, 12:21
Replies: 5
by Sassy72 » 07 Sep 2016, 14:05

Hi all.

Can someone tell me where the temperature sender is on my 1.9DG waterboxer please? Is it one of these??

Thanks.

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Sep 2016, 12:21
AAZ tuning, bigger turbo.

Last post by MGP « 08 Sep 2016, 20:31
Replies: 3
by Paulf1969 » 08 Sep 2016, 09:58

Please help!!!

I've read everything humanly possible on tuning the AAZ engine, but I'm still as confused??

I understand the fuel pump mods.
I...

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Last post by MGP
08 Sep 2016, 20:31
petrol to diesel what gearbox mounting

Last post by motor-man « 07 Sep 2016, 21:09
Replies: 5
by motor-man » 07 Sep 2016, 17:50

so i am changing my van from a 5 speed 1.9 dg to a 1.9 1y diesel 4 speed...
i want to use my 5 speed gearbox so i have swapped over the input shaft...

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Last post by motor-man
07 Sep 2016, 21:09
Need help setting up gear linkage

Last post by Delbertini « 07 Sep 2016, 18:20

by Delbertini » 07 Sep 2016, 18:20

Been trying to setup by gear linkage but can't get it quite right. Have followed the thread on Wiki but need an expert to get it right. Does anyone...

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Last post by Delbertini
07 Sep 2016, 18:20
Windscreen wash reservoir

Last post by Tartanclaret « 07 Sep 2016, 10:40
Replies: 3
by Tartanclaret » 07 Sep 2016, 07:32

Hi. Looked on wiki but can't find guide to checking reservoir . I filled up the fluid this morning but it came straight out under the van. I looked...

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Last post by Tartanclaret
07 Sep 2016, 10:40
Could I have misaligned Diesel Pump internals?

Last post by Timburrows « 06 Sep 2016, 21:51
Replies: 7
by Dantes » 06 Sep 2016, 15:22

Had leaking seals on my JX 1.6TD pump, so I replaced all the other seals at the time all in situ. Having issues now priming the system now and...

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Last post by Timburrows
06 Sep 2016, 21:51
trailing arm bolts

Last post by ELVIS « 06 Sep 2016, 21:41
Replies: 4
by hilift » 06 Sep 2016, 19:53

Hi folks , do any of you learned bods out there know what the dimensions of the rear trailing arm bolts are ???????
ie length , head size , diameter...

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Last post by ELVIS
06 Sep 2016, 21:41
Mysterious clonking noise

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 06 Sep 2016, 13:55
Replies: 1
by sjmtlewy » 06 Sep 2016, 12:25

I've noticed a mysterious clonking/knocking noise that seems to only happen after I've been driving for quite a while and then go slowly due to...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
06 Sep 2016, 13:55
Need a replacement jx injection pump

Last post by stys0n84 « 06 Sep 2016, 11:20
Replies: 8
by stys0n84 » 05 Sep 2016, 14:56

As above does anyone have a jx injection pump or know a straight swap alternative?

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Last post by stys0n84
06 Sep 2016, 11:20
daunted newbie - next move? 1.9 1983 petrol waterboxer

Last post by bensid « 05 Sep 2016, 21:31
Replies: 28
by bensid » 10 Jul 2016, 23:18
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Hi all,
I've just purchased a 1983 T25 Devon Moonraker- water cooled, 1.9L. Picked her up yesterday from Nottingham way, down to that there London. I...
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Last post by bensid
05 Sep 2016, 21:31
Diesel injection pump nosy

Last post by schotte « 05 Sep 2016, 19:39

by schotte » 05 Sep 2016, 19:39

Hi,

I just got myself a 1.6 DT westfalia, and on my way back the slave cylinder started failing. (This i hope i can repair on the weekend) but wile...

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Last post by schotte
05 Sep 2016, 19:39
Clunk!

Last post by Aidan « 05 Sep 2016, 18:29
Replies: 10
by Juuls » 05 Sep 2016, 14:52

Symptoms:
Hard to engage van into gear. Having to force and push hard to engage. Clunking/grinding noises and lots of shuddering before going into a...

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Last post by Aidan
05 Sep 2016, 18:29
15/40W oil in 1.6td

Last post by Big Boris « 05 Sep 2016, 15:18
Replies: 2
by Big Boris » 04 Sep 2016, 19:53

Hi guys,
would you recomend 15/40 mineral or semi synthetic in a td engine?
thanks in advance

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Last post by Big Boris
05 Sep 2016, 15:18
Am I doing this right?

Last post by killerme « 05 Sep 2016, 12:28
Replies: 7
by killerme » 31 Aug 2016, 12:34

Doing a refurbishment of my late girling front brakes (1989 Joker T25 1.6TD) . Everything going according to plan so far, but looking at the caliper...

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Last post by killerme
05 Sep 2016, 12:28
Missing just above idle

Last post by coolrunnings « 05 Sep 2016, 09:00
Replies: 8
by coolrunnings » 02 Sep 2016, 12:59

My 2.1 litre DJ engine has a flat spot just above idle, causing engine Rev drop out. I thought it might be LPG controller but does on petrol too....

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Last post by coolrunnings
05 Sep 2016, 09:00
Fan is blowing fuses

Last post by Da dan « 22 Sep 2016, 19:21
Replies: 21
by Da dan » 04 Sep 2016, 15:01
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Desperate help needed. Off to France on Thursday and the fan blows fuses like every fifth time the fan comes on. I have noticed it running a little...
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Last post by Da dan
22 Sep 2016, 19:21
Oil filter goes pop

Last post by Monty11 « 04 Sep 2016, 11:01
Replies: 16
by Monty11 » 29 Aug 2016, 11:29
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My oil filter has gone pop. It's a 1.7diesel. I had to fix an engine mount not long ago so had to remove the oil cooler and associated pipework to...
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Last post by Monty11
04 Sep 2016, 11:01
checking waste gate on jx turbo

Last post by CovKid « 03 Sep 2016, 23:36
Replies: 2
by jas915 » 02 Sep 2016, 18:28

so i have my turbo off to remove a snapped exhaust stud and i was wondering while its off is it possible to check the internal waste gate is...

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Last post by CovKid
03 Sep 2016, 23:36
Revvy 3h Gearbox...

Last post by Rusty-Bretta « 03 Sep 2016, 16:25
Replies: 21
by Rusty-Bretta » 26 Jun 2016, 21:32
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Hi, my 3h gearbox seems to be a lot more revvy than the quoted figures... puzzled me for the past few years...
Westfalia Club Joker - was a JX lump...
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Last post by Rusty-Bretta
03 Sep 2016, 16:25
jx diesel fresh injector pipes fitted no fuel to injectors

Last post by stys0n84 « 03 Sep 2016, 11:58
Replies: 2
by stys0n84 » 03 Sep 2016, 11:16

I had 2 leaky injector pipes at the top of the union so fitted fresh set of pipes from vwheritage now can't get fuel to the injectors? Any tips

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03 Sep 2016, 11:58

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