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Diesel overheated, now starter dead

Last post by Mark S « 11 Jun 2016, 12:43
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by Mark S » 29 Mar 2016, 07:12
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1.9 TD (AAZ) engine, converted from CS many years ago. Coming up hill in Devon, temperature gauge climbed rapidly to the top and cloud of steam...
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Last post by Mark S
11 Jun 2016, 12:43
not a petrolhead, but enjoyed this..

Last post by sarran1955 « 28 Mar 2016, 08:34
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by lloydy » 24 Mar 2016, 18:00
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Carb in full throttle action

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Last post by sarran1955
28 Mar 2016, 08:34
crank pulley nut

Last post by dave friday « 27 Mar 2016, 20:04
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by jhollies » 18 Mar 2016, 21:28

Hi guys
hope you can shed some light on my my issue,just about to change my crank pulley on a 1.6 td jx is it ok to just put the van in gear and...

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Last post by dave friday
27 Mar 2016, 20:04
Pedal box, rhd, 1986. Won't come out :(

Last post by silverbullet « 27 Mar 2016, 09:46
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by silverbullet » 25 Mar 2016, 17:12

Not for love or money.
The clutch slave is off and the pipe out of the way, pedal rubbers off, floor mats folded down.
The pedal box will lift until...

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Last post by silverbullet
27 Mar 2016, 09:46
Is this the correct oil for the gear box on a 1990 1.9 5sp p

Last post by organicmatter « 26 Mar 2016, 21:40
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by organicmatter » 26 Mar 2016, 17:44

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Having read the wiki was going to order this but before I pulled the trigger wanted a final sense...

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Last post by organicmatter
26 Mar 2016, 21:40
Water, soot and maybe oil from the exhaust

Last post by itchyfeet « 26 Mar 2016, 20:43
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by SpacemanSpiff » 26 Mar 2016, 14:14

Hi guys so I have noticed that if in leave my van (1.9 petrol water cooled) for a few days when I come to start it all kinds of nasty stuff comes out...

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Last post by itchyfeet
26 Mar 2016, 20:43
exhaust manifold

Last post by jerrybus « 26 Mar 2016, 10:25

by jerrybus » 26 Mar 2016, 10:25

Hi

Our kid said I should check the manifold (from a JX) as Brickwerx had told him they are prone to warping. When I got around to taking the head...

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Last post by jerrybus
26 Mar 2016, 10:25
gearbox

Last post by jerrybus « 26 Mar 2016, 10:16
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by jerrybus » 25 Mar 2016, 22:39

Hi

I have been checking the gearbox before refitting. I planned to replace the seals for the driveshafts and input shaft, but noticed that the joint...

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Last post by jerrybus
26 Mar 2016, 10:16
Bit of black smoke!

Last post by bootie3367 « 25 Mar 2016, 17:14

by bootie3367 » 25 Mar 2016, 17:14

Drove the van today, down the mountain and noticed a lot of black smoke coming out under acceleration, never seen that before. I had just changed the...

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Last post by bootie3367
25 Mar 2016, 17:14
timing belt kit

Last post by alank950 « 25 Mar 2016, 10:23
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by alank950 » 25 Mar 2016, 09:20

Going to fit a new Gates timing belt on my 1985 T25 1.6D
There are a few available ,some a little more expensive called powergrip kits with a few...

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Last post by alank950
25 Mar 2016, 10:23
DTI / timing adapter

Last post by rett « 24 Mar 2016, 22:52
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by jokeruk » 21 Mar 2016, 10:02

Anyone have one around the cheshire area? I'm getting a replacement diesel pump on wednesday, hopefully fitting it that day but don't have a dti /...

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Last post by rett
24 Mar 2016, 22:52
Gear Linkage Refurbishment

Last post by boatbuilder « 24 Mar 2016, 21:20
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by jamesakers » 21 Mar 2016, 21:17

Spot my schoolboy error:

I've written a blog post on replacing the parts:

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Last post by boatbuilder
24 Mar 2016, 21:20
UNIVERSAL COOLING SYSTEM VACUUM PURGE AND REFILL KIT

Last post by lloydy « 24 Mar 2016, 17:01
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by crazymilk » 23 Mar 2016, 11:00

Anybody used one of these type of things when changing/flushing coolant system?

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Last post by lloydy
24 Mar 2016, 17:01
Van Wont select 2nd gear when cold

Last post by Moonrakers « 24 Mar 2016, 16:08
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by charlietypo » 21 Mar 2016, 19:59

Ive just taken this van on, and actually haven't picked it up yet, but the guy who sold me it, has just given me this piece of information...

The...

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Last post by Moonrakers
24 Mar 2016, 16:08
squeeling belt

Last post by Big Boris « 24 Mar 2016, 15:47
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by Big Boris » 23 Mar 2016, 20:56

Hi all ,
my power steering is a little bit heavier than normal and is squeeling a bit when i turn ,ive tightened the alternator belt as this seamed...

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Last post by Big Boris
24 Mar 2016, 15:47
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX TORQUE PLATE

Last post by mitchell1551 « 24 Mar 2016, 08:16
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by mitchell1551 » 23 Mar 2016, 12:12

I have a 87 1.9 watercooled DG auto.had it about 18mths put new starter motor on but sounds rough when starting.
all info from this site pointed to...

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Last post by mitchell1551
24 Mar 2016, 08:16
Exhaust studs.

Last post by Smiffo « 23 Mar 2016, 21:55
Replies: 46
by Smiffo » 29 Feb 2016, 18:23
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I appreciate this has probably been covered many times, although I haven't found a thread that specifically answers my concerns.

Long-story-short, I...
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Last post by Smiffo
23 Mar 2016, 21:55
Van not starting - any ideas! UPDATE

Last post by 300CE « 23 Mar 2016, 19:54
Replies: 32
by 300CE » 13 Mar 2016, 14:59
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Howdy All, am having a problem with the bus in that it is not starting - the battery indicator is green and she turns over strongly, but that's all...
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Last post by 300CE
23 Mar 2016, 19:54
jx injector socket

Last post by cardi « 23 Mar 2016, 18:17
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by cardi » 22 Mar 2016, 20:02

hi can anybody tell me where I can get injector socket for 16td jx engine please or what size thanks

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Last post by cardi
23 Mar 2016, 18:17
Shell Helix 15w40 £15.10

Last post by MagicWagon « 23 Mar 2016, 10:20

by MagicWagon » 23 Mar 2016, 10:20

Just ordered 5L of Shell Helix HX5 15w40 Mineral from Eurocarparts - £15.10 with free same day delivery - seems like a good price.

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Last post by MagicWagon
23 Mar 2016, 10:20
New owner/First camperLots of help and information required!

Last post by z3i « 22 Mar 2016, 08:37
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by z3i » 16 Mar 2016, 13:45
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Well hello all, been recommended this forum by a friend as im used to Polo and Mk1 Golf forums

Me and my girlfriend have been on the lookout for a...
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Last post by z3i
22 Mar 2016, 08:37
Buggered my gearbox doing this? or just the linkages?

Last post by bmouthboyo « 22 Mar 2016, 06:38
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by bmouthboyo » 16 Mar 2016, 00:26

I posted this in someones thread but didn't want to highjack so posted here as a separate thread.

A while back my clutch cylinder packed in and I...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
22 Mar 2016, 06:38
Are water cooled and air cooled drive shafts same?

Last post by bigherb « 22 Mar 2016, 00:46
Replies: 3
by richie-b » 20 Mar 2016, 19:20

Reason for asking, is that I have a water-cooled box on a cu engine which works well. Keep getting knocking on cornering, but new cv joints. Grabbing...

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Last post by bigherb
22 Mar 2016, 00:46
Rear Trailing Arms

Last post by Simon Baxter « 22 Mar 2016, 00:01
Replies: 8
by haydn71 » 21 Mar 2016, 15:35

Hi folks,

Just a quickie that might help someone out there. If you need rear a trailing arm or, like us, two, then Cool Air GB Ltd are about to...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
22 Mar 2016, 00:01
Carb repair Bromyard VW

Last post by Devon81 « 21 Mar 2016, 17:25
Replies: 15
by Birdman » 05 Oct 2015, 20:09
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After much frustration with intermittent running problems with my van, I sent my carb off for repair to Roger at Bromyard Vw.

After receiving the...
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Last post by Devon81
21 Mar 2016, 17:25
1.9WB Won't run when hot

Last post by quicksnac « 21 Mar 2016, 13:16
Replies: 11
by quicksnac » 17 Mar 2016, 17:44

Hi,

I have 1989 T25 1.9 Waterboxer engine. The problem I am experiencing is, after say 3-4 mins of the engine running(from cold), it suddenly runs...

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Last post by quicksnac
21 Mar 2016, 13:16
replacing drive plate/torque converter

Last post by itchyfeet « 21 Mar 2016, 13:06
Replies: 8
by mitchell1551 » 02 Mar 2016, 20:19

going to fit a new drive plate to my 1987 watercooled 1.9 DG auto engine any hints or tips please

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Last post by itchyfeet
21 Mar 2016, 13:06
West / Southwest London Welding/Body Shop Recommendations

Last post by Stefvan « 21 Mar 2016, 11:48

by Stefvan » 21 Mar 2016, 11:48

Hi
Need some welding done above the rear offside jacking point, can anyone recommend an honest reasonably priced body shop please ? Heathrow area or...

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Last post by Stefvan
21 Mar 2016, 11:48
Clutch slave cylinder hose ??

Last post by boardmonkey « 21 Mar 2016, 11:37
Replies: 2
by boardmonkey » 21 Mar 2016, 10:57

Hi,

I have discovered a clear hard plastic pipe from the clutch slave cylinder to the bulkhead, is this correct ?
I have seen other pipes that have...

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Last post by boardmonkey
21 Mar 2016, 11:37
improved gear change

Last post by Superal « 21 Mar 2016, 10:50
Replies: 8
by scottbott » 19 Mar 2016, 22:20

had my van booked into Campershack for a couple of jobs including dropping my LPG tank so Andrew could replace all the bushes etc in the gear change...

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Last post by Superal
21 Mar 2016, 10:50
Is it possible to buy a new 2E3 carb?

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 21 Mar 2016, 09:41
Replies: 7
by Sir Brixalot » 19 Mar 2016, 19:17

Someone mentioned on a thread that its possible to bur a brand new 2e3. I can't find anywhere that sells them

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
21 Mar 2016, 09:41
Exhaust , Does it affect fuel usage?

Last post by 123-jn « 20 Mar 2016, 12:54
Replies: 5
by 123-jn » 19 Mar 2016, 22:33

This week I fitted a kawasaki zx6r exhaust can in place of my old back box. Today I completed a journey I do twice every term to pick the kids up...

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Last post by 123-jn
20 Mar 2016, 12:54
Exhaust to head problem

Last post by ghost123uk « 20 Mar 2016, 08:57
Replies: 7
by SiriusCore » 09 Mar 2016, 21:40

Any advice would be appreciated. Purchase a t25 couple weeks ago seem all good but it started backfiring and was getting worse, after some...

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Last post by ghost123uk
20 Mar 2016, 08:57
Back firing not starting

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Mar 2016, 22:11
Replies: 2
by Buffers » 18 Mar 2016, 19:35

Hi All. Can anyone help. My 1987 1.9 petrol T25 starts OK then once its running for a few miles it starts missing a beat and sounds like its back...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Mar 2016, 22:11
Coolant Leak! Which pipe do I need?

Last post by GTIAlex « 19 Mar 2016, 19:55
Replies: 3
by GTIAlex » 19 Mar 2016, 14:42

FIxed a diesel leak problem today and now django has a coolant leak.

Its coming from the rubber hose, that comes directly from the block and heads...

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Last post by GTIAlex
19 Mar 2016, 19:55
Jx fuel Stop solenoid

Last post by jokeruk « 19 Mar 2016, 14:56
Replies: 9
by jokeruk » 07 Mar 2016, 10:52

Anyone managed to get a fuel stop solenoid out of a jx fuel pump? Is it a special tool that's needed - I think mine has gone.

Also, can it be...

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Last post by jokeruk
19 Mar 2016, 14:56
Oil Filler Tube fit

Last post by bigherb « 19 Mar 2016, 13:05
Replies: 2
by dooooogle » 19 Mar 2016, 12:08

Can any one tell me how their T25 1.9DG oil filler tube is set up please - does the plastic extension connect to the metal filler tube by fitting...

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Last post by bigherb
19 Mar 2016, 13:05
Empi progressive throttle linkage

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 17 Mar 2016, 20:56
Replies: 4
by burnzdog » 15 Feb 2016, 23:59

Hi,

Want to put in a EMPI progressive Carb in the van, but not entirely sure how Im going to connect the throttle linkage. The cable is obviously on...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
17 Mar 2016, 20:56
Worn big end/main bearings?

Last post by itchyfeet « 17 Mar 2016, 17:32
Replies: 10
by itchyfeet » 03 Mar 2016, 09:55

I have a bit of a rattle cold idle, it's soon gone and I can't hear it hot, could this be big ends or do they tend to rattle all the time?
It doesn't...

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Last post by itchyfeet
17 Mar 2016, 17:32
Alternative coolant reserve tank?

Last post by SamsBus2012 « 17 Mar 2016, 16:58
Replies: 10
by Dino » 15 Mar 2016, 15:46

Hi all,

I've a 1985 CS 1.6 Diesel . I bought when I was a bit more naïve. To cut a long story short, I now realise I've no coolant reserve tank....

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Last post by SamsBus2012
17 Mar 2016, 16:58
Sounds like it won't start...but does!?

Last post by ghost123uk « 17 Mar 2016, 09:01
Replies: 3
by Emma&Al » 16 Mar 2016, 11:36

Hello all :)

Had some running and starting issues with my van over the last 6 months.
Had a petrol leak fixed, had the eber taken off and petrol...

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Last post by ghost123uk
17 Mar 2016, 09:01
Carburetters

Last post by mike9009 « 16 Mar 2016, 22:20
Replies: 3
by Simon james » 16 Mar 2016, 13:44

My bus is 1981 2000 cc Aircooled
What is the best replacement for the twin carbs ?Weber idf 40 or ict 34 ?
Thanks simon

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Last post by mike9009
16 Mar 2016, 22:20
replacement 2.0 Aircooled pushrod tubes

Last post by Northfalia « 16 Mar 2016, 17:25
Replies: 1
by Northfalia » 16 Mar 2016, 15:35

hi All

I have been having problems finding removable Push rod tubes for replacement 2.0 CU Aircooled pushrod tubes without taking off the heads...

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Last post by Northfalia
16 Mar 2016, 17:25
The aftermarket steering wheel dilemma

Last post by poshbuggers « 16 Mar 2016, 14:52
Replies: 8
by poshbuggers » 16 Mar 2016, 12:22

I'm running with a non standard steering wheel on the Syncro - currently a lovely thick rimmed leather Delta 4x4 one from the late 80's on a Momo...

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Last post by poshbuggers
16 Mar 2016, 14:52
Head gasket

Last post by ghost123uk « 16 Mar 2016, 09:02
Replies: 10
by Poohvan » 14 Mar 2016, 12:35

Hi Guys, after some help , my head gasket went yesterday any ideas on cost to get it fixed, also recommendations on places in Bedfordshire that could...

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Last post by ghost123uk
16 Mar 2016, 09:02
jx engine rebuild torque settings

Last post by R0B « 16 Mar 2016, 08:03
Replies: 15
by pinpointer01 » 20 Mar 2014, 21:42
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Hi all,

I know its a bit cheeky asking for help with my first post, but I really need help to locate a torque settings list to complete the...
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Last post by R0B
16 Mar 2016, 08:03
hello ! Aircooled 81 engine rebuild 2.0 cu

Last post by jamiesgoingcampin « 15 Mar 2016, 20:31
Replies: 2
by jamiesgoingcampin » 14 Mar 2016, 21:35

I've not driven my van much , it's been a restoration project , carbs were running Rich and the engine was burning a lot of oil , so engine out ,...

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Last post by jamiesgoingcampin
15 Mar 2016, 20:31
Mechanic to replace clutch on 1986 T25 1.9 Watercooled

Last post by persil03 « 15 Mar 2016, 09:49
Replies: 2
by persil03 » 15 Mar 2016, 07:02

Hello,

Can anyone recommend a garage / mechanic in the Tring (HP23) area, that can put a new clutch in? Only bought the van 2 weeks ago and broke...

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Last post by persil03
15 Mar 2016, 09:49
Drop link Bushes

Last post by crazymilk « 15 Mar 2016, 09:30
Replies: 6
by crazymilk » 12 Mar 2016, 19:49

Hi all
Started swapping out my old perished drop link and arb bushes today.

The bottom ones no problem, the ARB ones no problems either however I...

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Last post by crazymilk
15 Mar 2016, 09:30
Replacement engine

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 14 Mar 2016, 21:59
Replies: 6
by pan-al » 13 Mar 2016, 10:36

I have a 1900dg engine what would be a good alternative if I need to replace it..thanks pan -al.

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
14 Mar 2016, 21:59

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