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1.9 DG to 2.1DJ on LPG

Last post by 123-jn « 06 Aug 2016, 20:57

by 123-jn » 06 Aug 2016, 20:57

Well initially there was a noticeable increase in grunt but nothing amazing, although I still have a dodgy tappet after 300 miles the engine has now...

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06 Aug 2016, 20:57
new engine still giving me grief

Last post by 123-jn « 06 Aug 2016, 20:48
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by 123-jn » 10 Jul 2016, 20:09
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I had her running this morning started fine apart from a lazy tappet which soon pumped up a bit and wentr off to ALDI 5 miles away no problems until...
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Last post by 123-jn
06 Aug 2016, 20:48
Rear shock top bolt.

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 06 Aug 2016, 11:45
Replies: 3
by Titus A Duxass » 05 Aug 2016, 14:31

I've got to replace a broken spring on the rear right so I've just started soaking the relevant parts in penetrating fluid.

While I'm they I'm going...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
06 Aug 2016, 11:45
Engine oil query but not your usual.

Last post by AdrianC « 05 Aug 2016, 20:28
Replies: 7
by what2do » 02 Aug 2016, 20:09

instead of buying oil in the usual 5 litre containers, does anyone know if it's possible to buy larger volume containers (eg. 20 litres or more) from...

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Last post by AdrianC
05 Aug 2016, 20:28
afn 1.9 t.d.i

Last post by si&helen cali89 « 09 Aug 2016, 17:02
Replies: 7
by si&helen cali89 » 05 Aug 2016, 16:30

I've just came back from spain in my westy with a afn t.d.i conversion which I've had for four years with no problems until now.i was driving along...

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Last post by si&helen cali89
09 Aug 2016, 17:02
Engine won't idle

Last post by jameshamilton « 05 Aug 2016, 13:22
Replies: 12
by jameshamilton » 11 Jul 2016, 09:32

1981 2.0l CU engine

Morning

I'm loath to start YET another carburetor thread, but I'm at my wits end with an idle speed problem that I just can't...

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Last post by jameshamilton
05 Aug 2016, 13:22
Oil Sump Drain Plug

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 05 Aug 2016, 12:18
Replies: 23
by JonathanR » 03 Aug 2016, 12:41
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Went underneath to replace fluids and first hurdle is this. IMG_0473.JPG

I'm assuming the drain plug is under the gloop. The PO would have had the...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
05 Aug 2016, 12:18
Fuel relay

Last post by autostart « 04 Aug 2016, 17:44
Replies: 7
by autostart » 12 Jul 2016, 19:41

Hello everyone I was out to day doing ok when my 1987 2.1 Dj died on me,I had to coast downhill because of traffic then tried to start it,but it...

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Last post by autostart
04 Aug 2016, 17:44
1.9DG Oil pressure gone

Last post by Tee Three « 04 Aug 2016, 13:42
Replies: 40
by Tee Three » 14 Mar 2016, 11:36
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Good morning all

I have a 1983 DG1.9 Watercooled that I've just rebuilt (apart from the bottom end) 900 miles ago, Its been running as sweet as...
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Last post by Tee Three
04 Aug 2016, 13:42
starter motor

Last post by shepster « 04 Aug 2016, 07:22
Replies: 8
by photosolo » 01 Aug 2016, 18:29

starter motor_003.jpg starter motor_003.jpg VW T25 2.1i Auto 1991

Im after some help. My starter motor is on its knees. Took some persuasion from a...

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Last post by shepster
04 Aug 2016, 07:22
Annoying oil leak - dumb question!

Last post by randamonia « 03 Aug 2016, 21:54
Replies: 4
by randamonia » 28 Jul 2016, 21:45

Hi
I've had a very small oil leak since I got the van.
I changed the pulley side oil seal last weekend as it seemed to be the obvious source of the...

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Last post by randamonia
03 Aug 2016, 21:54
Solex carb - what is this part / how should it work?

Last post by maximillion « 03 Aug 2016, 21:48
Replies: 4
by maximillion » 03 Aug 2016, 20:21

Hi,

Got both my solex 32-34 PDSIT carbs rebuilt and fixed a few small issues but what is this part and what does it do? There is one on each carb at...

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Last post by maximillion
03 Aug 2016, 21:48
Holey Trailing Arm

Last post by Paddy_SP « 03 Aug 2016, 13:09
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by OddJobBob » 02 Aug 2016, 08:14

Just got back from hols in Cornwall and discovered this. :oops:

There is a hole both sides of the trailing arm. Quite surprised and thankful...

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Last post by Paddy_SP
03 Aug 2016, 13:09
Air filt ducting on my engine

Last post by Ads1987 « 02 Aug 2016, 22:18
Replies: 7
by Ads1987 » 30 Jul 2016, 19:35

Hi all,

My air filter currently draws in air from the warm engine bay and I think I'm missing some bits, I have a plastic air guide in the quarter...

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Last post by Ads1987
02 Aug 2016, 22:18
blue smoke

Last post by weegaz22 « 02 Aug 2016, 19:24
Replies: 11
by Big Boris » 18 Jul 2016, 12:46

Hi all , I have been using allot of oil Lately and I seem to be getting allot of blue smoke coming out the exhaust on start up ,it's a 1.6 td, does...

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Last post by weegaz22
02 Aug 2016, 19:24
Will only engage 1st while stationary

Last post by shepster « 02 Aug 2016, 14:12
Replies: 16
by Daphnia » 30 Jul 2016, 12:49
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otherwise makes a horrible crunching noise. :shock:
All other gears go in ok but they can be a bit hard to locate. Miles of travel between them....
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Last post by shepster
02 Aug 2016, 14:12
urgent help needed radiator help off to holland next week.

Last post by sternal « 02 Aug 2016, 11:51
Replies: 28
by sternal » 20 Jul 2016, 18:15
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If you look further down I put a post up about radiator switch and it being damp i.e. not a massive leak.

A bit of back ground Radiator was fitted...
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Last post by sternal
02 Aug 2016, 11:51
Dash removal to repair heater fan

Last post by multisi « 02 Aug 2016, 09:14
Replies: 38
by pi quattro » 17 Nov 2013, 20:22
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Hi guys

I tried to remove my dash today and got stuck on one of those damm shear bolts :evil: 3 hrs later and it still there! I will get it...
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Last post by multisi
02 Aug 2016, 09:14
urgent engine needed

Last post by Mr Bean « 02 Aug 2016, 08:15
Replies: 13
by Oliviad » 08 May 2016, 21:44

Hi All,

Our engine blew on friday on trip to lakes and seems somehting has come loose and burst through the engine casing. We are getting it hauled...

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Last post by Mr Bean
02 Aug 2016, 08:15
Petrol pump base cracked

Last post by seanmc1970a « 01 Aug 2016, 20:45
Replies: 3
by seanmc1970a » 01 Aug 2016, 20:25

While cleaning and bodging I notice a slight leak at the base of the pump, not the pump its self but the dodah below it is cracked. Only a minor...

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Last post by seanmc1970a
01 Aug 2016, 20:45
Accelerator Sticking - 1.9 TD AAZ

Last post by Mark S « 08 Aug 2016, 09:28
Replies: 2
by Mark S » 01 Aug 2016, 19:01

Left my bus in for some work and when I was driving out of the premises I noticed that the accelerator pedal was flapping around and not pressed home...

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Last post by Mark S
08 Aug 2016, 09:28
2.1 dj running issues

Last post by Willma82 « 01 Aug 2016, 17:54
Replies: 2
by Willma82 » 26 Jul 2016, 18:45

I've got an intermittent fault with my 2.1dj it randomly cuts out an if I sit an wait for 10mins it fires back up, it's almost as if there's an...

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Last post by Willma82
01 Aug 2016, 17:54
Very Early 4-Speed Linkage?

Last post by Paddy_SP « 01 Aug 2016, 17:21
Replies: 2
by Paddy_SP » 01 Aug 2016, 14:54

I have a very early 4-speed 'box in my bus (code 'CK'), and, as usual for a vehicle of this age, the gear selection is a bit like waving a stick in a...

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Last post by Paddy_SP
01 Aug 2016, 17:21
4 speed to 5 speed shifter conversion

Last post by multisi « 01 Aug 2016, 16:12
Replies: 5
by Uglybassplayer » 29 Jul 2016, 12:02

Hello All

Our new van was originally a 4 speed but is now fitted with a 5 speed. The original 4 speed shift mechanism is still being use (with a few...

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Last post by multisi
01 Aug 2016, 16:12
URGENT- Fridge on mains Carbon Monoxide Alarm going off???

Last post by Blakefruid « 12 Aug 2016, 19:51
Replies: 4
by Blakefruid » 01 Aug 2016, 09:34

Hi All,

I had the fridge on mains over night (as we were supposed to go off on holiday this morning) and this morning the carbon monoxide detector...

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Last post by Blakefruid
12 Aug 2016, 19:51
BACKFIRE at end of holiday

Last post by a1winchester « 01 Aug 2016, 08:08
Replies: 14
by dave2878 » 17 Jul 2016, 16:21

just back from a 900 trip round the north of scotland , van pretty much ran smoothly the whole time . in fact the only mechanical i had was the wiper...

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Last post by a1winchester
01 Aug 2016, 08:08
Stuck Cylinder Liner (Help!)

Last post by Brockybwoy « 31 Jul 2016, 14:53
Replies: 14
by Brockybwoy » 10 Jun 2016, 05:01

Whilst removing a cylinder head (2.1 litre gasket replacement job) one of the
cylinder liners was stuck to the head and came out past the piston...

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Last post by Brockybwoy
31 Jul 2016, 14:53
Right fuel tank ?

Last post by Domino « 31 Jul 2016, 13:01
Replies: 9
by Domino » 31 Jul 2016, 08:23

Just wondering if someone could give me some advice on what fuel tank I need to buy for my van as the only ones I can seem to find say from 1985- and...

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Last post by Domino
31 Jul 2016, 13:01
Hi, I'm a new owner in serious trouble.

Last post by evilnoodle « 31 Jul 2016, 10:37
Replies: 12
by Bassmonsta » 26 Jul 2016, 16:54

My name is Joe, and I'm a 45 year old sound engineer living in Edinburgh. My ex and I drove a t2 round Australia a few years ago, where I learned how...

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Last post by evilnoodle
31 Jul 2016, 10:37
How far?

Last post by PeteandNikki « 31 Jul 2016, 07:28
Replies: 4
by PeteandNikki » 30 Jul 2016, 10:15

So, referring to my post in another section. It sounds as if I have a rear wheel bearing giving up. It's not rumbling but stiff to turn and making a...

4 Replies

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Last post by PeteandNikki
31 Jul 2016, 07:28
carburettor 1.9 df water cooled petrol - advice needed pls

Last post by bensid « 30 Jul 2016, 11:37
Replies: 12
by bensid » 29 Jul 2016, 11:05

Hello all,
After purchasing this camper it appears to be one thing after the other... but that's half the fun right... right!?!?

So it appears the...

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Last post by bensid
30 Jul 2016, 11:37
2ND HAND ENGINE GAMBLE

Last post by itchyfeet « 30 Jul 2016, 10:24
Replies: 1
by drjsmithwhite » 30 Jul 2016, 10:15

Hi All,

So I have took a punt on a 2nd hand engine, Supposedly been rebuilt but never fitted, I know it turns over but thats about it (No Proof of...

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Last post by itchyfeet
30 Jul 2016, 10:24
Oil temp gauge and sender for 2L CU engine

Last post by mr_nunn « 30 Jul 2016, 07:53
Replies: 8
by burnzdog » 20 Jul 2016, 15:54

Hi All,

I'd like to install an oil temp gauge but im struggling to find one for a 2L CU engine.

Does anyone know if I can achieve this without...

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Last post by mr_nunn
30 Jul 2016, 07:53
New distributer needed, vac advance setup?

Last post by blakeys80 « 30 Jul 2016, 07:46
Replies: 12
by blakeys80 » 16 Jul 2016, 09:16

Hi all, we have a 1981 2.0ltr twin Solex CU engine (with cone filters and no orig filter housing) which has a 009 type distributer with no vacuum and...

12 Replies

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Last post by blakeys80
30 Jul 2016, 07:46
DG 1.9 Engine

Last post by ghost123uk « 30 Jul 2016, 06:37
Replies: 4
by Cyprus dave » 02 Jun 2016, 12:36

Hi
Can a DG 1.9 engine be replaced by a 2.1 Fuel Injected Engine reasonably easy, or does it require a lot of modification.
Thanks
Cyprus Dave

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Last post by ghost123uk
30 Jul 2016, 06:37
VW garage specialist Kent/SE London - white smoke

Last post by kentishvanman « 29 Jul 2016, 21:45
Replies: 3
by brad.scott » 29 Jul 2016, 06:36

Can anyone recommend a garage who o can take my 90 Califirnia to please? Back from bug jam and it over heated, prob my fault as hadn't checked the...

3 Replies

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Last post by kentishvanman
29 Jul 2016, 21:45
Brakes keep failing

Last post by Mr Bean « 29 Jul 2016, 12:15
Replies: 7
by Doidge1990 » 25 Jul 2016, 13:11

My 1981 Aircooled brakes keep failing. One min i have brakes, the next my foot can be flat to the floor with no brakes. I almost have to pump them...

7 Replies

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Last post by Mr Bean
29 Jul 2016, 12:15
Sourcing Parts

Last post by bigherb « 29 Jul 2016, 11:18
Replies: 2
by Merrsh1 » 29 Jul 2016, 07:37

Morning all

I'm trying, without much luck to source crankshaft bearings and an oil pump.

I've tried the usual web sites but no joy. Can anyone...

2 Replies

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Last post by bigherb
29 Jul 2016, 11:18
5speed gearbox can't find any gear

Last post by MUDGLY1 « 28 Jul 2016, 19:58
Replies: 3
by MUDGLY1 » 27 Jun 2016, 21:16

Hi people looking for advise on loosing all my gears for a short time. This happen d on the homeward bound as I just got of the motorway went to pick...

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Last post by MUDGLY1
28 Jul 2016, 19:58
Transmission chatter

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 28 Jul 2016, 09:01
Replies: 2
by KINGPRAWN » 25 Jul 2016, 14:23

At low engine speeds with pulling amount of throttle I get a nasty transmission clatter that I'm sure is worse than it used to be ???? Obviously it...

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
28 Jul 2016, 09:01
Hello - Brighton based looking for advice!

Last post by ian72 « 27 Jul 2016, 20:47
Replies: 5
by Brucie2 » 20 Jul 2016, 05:02

Hello all - have just bought my gorgeous T25 2.1 water cooled van (1987) -_Brucie2, (hence username!), and live in Brighton. Am a total novice so...

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Last post by ian72
27 Jul 2016, 20:47
Brake Panic

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 27 Jul 2016, 18:48
Replies: 4
by Sir Brixalot » 27 Jul 2016, 18:01

I've ordered the kit to refurb the caliper. Whats worrying me is that at the end of this section in the Haynes it says not to split the caliper under...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
27 Jul 2016, 18:48
Mystery Gear linkage bush/rubber

Last post by Fudgy666 « 27 Jul 2016, 17:09
Replies: 17
by Fudgy666 » 09 Apr 2016, 18:47
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Having removed my old leaky petrol tank I've now discovered the source of my noisy gear change. The gear linkage near the petrol tank goes through a...
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Last post by Fudgy666
27 Jul 2016, 17:09
rear wheel bearing housing/carrier

Last post by petefuss « 27 Jul 2016, 15:33
Replies: 1
by dave lfc » 27 Jul 2016, 08:38

hi everyone just recently swapped over my rear wheel bearing carrier/housing.now i have the old one off the van how do i remove the old bearings and...

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Last post by petefuss
27 Jul 2016, 15:33
Loss of brake fluid / loss of pressure on brake pedal

Last post by California Dreamin « 27 Jul 2016, 14:43
Replies: 5
by hightop ratty » 22 Jul 2016, 12:44

I've had an issue with the brakes on our 1984 2.1 petrol - brakes have passed mot last 2 years (& had new hand brake cables a couple of years ago /...

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Last post by California Dreamin
27 Jul 2016, 14:43
Air Cooled Head Skimming

Last post by dave friday « 27 Jul 2016, 05:34
Replies: 1
by Enternent » 25 Jul 2016, 19:37

I recall seeing a video where a guy had his air cooled head skimmed removing the round rims around each set of valves leaving a flat surface head. He...

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Last post by dave friday
27 Jul 2016, 05:34
K14 turbo: Aftermarket CHRA (do good ones exist?)

Last post by dave friday « 27 Jul 2016, 10:15
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by epowell » 26 Jul 2016, 10:48

Does anyone know of a good manufacturer of the KKK K14 CHRA.

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Last post by dave friday
27 Jul 2016, 10:15
Starter motor on the way out

Last post by CovKid « 26 Jul 2016, 05:59
Replies: 2
by Hughesy1982 » 25 Jul 2016, 22:53

My 1.9 dg vans starter motor clicks when I turn it over intermittently. If I crank it a few times it eventually kicks the starter into life but this...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Jul 2016, 05:59
hesitation / loss of power

Last post by ajsimmo « 25 Jul 2016, 22:31
Replies: 18
by Smiffo » 01 Jun 2016, 11:54
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Morning all.

I have been using the van faultlessly of late, but last night the inevitable happened.
Pulled out of a junction, and thought the van...
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Last post by ajsimmo
25 Jul 2016, 22:31
oil leak near high-pressure sender

Last post by 123-jn « 25 Jul 2016, 21:38
Replies: 5
by BullyFan » 23 Jul 2016, 10:36

I've got a 1990 1.9DG which had a slight oil leak. It looked like it was a problem with the high-pressure sender switch which I have just replaced....

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Last post by 123-jn
25 Jul 2016, 21:38

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