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Bleeding Coolant System

Last post by mark « 17 Apr 2016, 11:55
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by bmouthboyo » 17 Apr 2016, 06:07

Hi Guys,

Just a quick question. When I last bled my coolant I used a funnel and tube and added some water directly to the bleed valve at the top of...

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Last post by mark
17 Apr 2016, 11:55
Wheel balance

Last post by Budgie7 « 17 Apr 2016, 08:45

by Budgie7 » 17 Apr 2016, 08:45

Had to take the van in and re balance the front wheels yesterday after putting new anti roll bar and tie bar bushes on . Just shows you how worn the...

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Last post by Budgie7
17 Apr 2016, 08:45
Solex34 pict4 carburettor

Last post by Dorothy « 16 Apr 2016, 19:07
Replies: 5
by Dorothy » 29 Mar 2016, 22:44

Apologies if this is on wiki, I've tried but failed to get the answers I need there!

I have a 1.6 air cooled 1981 engine with a solex34 pict4...

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Last post by Dorothy
16 Apr 2016, 19:07
heater hose - whats the ID

Last post by CovKid « 16 Apr 2016, 07:10
Replies: 5
by CovKid » 15 Apr 2016, 21:42

I'm replacing the manual valve that allows water to flow though heater matrix for a 12v solenoid-powered one. Can anyone verify the internal diameter...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Apr 2016, 07:10
Gear selector fork repair

Last post by silverbullet « 15 Apr 2016, 19:41
Replies: 5
by garyd » 11 Apr 2016, 19:22

Just seeking some advice from anyone who has fitted the fork repair kit to a 4-speed or syncro gear linkage.

I have the repair kit to fit and...

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Last post by silverbullet
15 Apr 2016, 19:41
034 SVDA Distributer Timimg - 2.0 CU

Last post by ajsimmo « 14 Apr 2016, 22:42
Replies: 9
by parkero » 12 Apr 2016, 10:40

Hello,

Yesterday I swapped the 009 distributer which was fitted to my van when I brought it with a 034 SVDA distributor with Powerspark module.

The...

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Last post by ajsimmo
14 Apr 2016, 22:42
What Coolant to use when you don't know what's been used?

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Apr 2016, 20:07
Replies: 4
by organicmatter » 14 Apr 2016, 09:09

I pretty sure my vans previous owner just used any thing that was cheep to top up with.
My question is what type should I use as a temporary top up...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Apr 2016, 20:07
New carburettor needed

Last post by DevonMark « 14 Apr 2016, 07:41
Replies: 27
by DevonMark » 25 Jul 2013, 12:19
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Right, we (and when I say we, I mean Coast VW) have got to the bottom of the van's stalling/running problem and unfortunately its a worn out carb....
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Last post by DevonMark
14 Apr 2016, 07:41
Temp needle sits here

Last post by nesty « 13 Apr 2016, 23:33
Replies: 26
by sternal » 12 Apr 2015, 14:41
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Since the new radiator and new coolent the needle pretty much stays here if I leave if to idle for half an hour or so it goes just before halfway and...
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Last post by nesty
13 Apr 2016, 23:33
Carburettor issues pierburg 2e3

Last post by 123-jn « 13 Apr 2016, 21:19
Replies: 4
by 123-jn » 11 Apr 2016, 18:01

Ok I have thread on the other forum because my blos won't work But now the mystery deepens. This could be due to a lack of vacuum at the unit which...

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Last post by 123-jn
13 Apr 2016, 21:19
1.7 Diesel

Last post by martin83 « 14 Apr 2016, 18:21
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by eddioke » 13 Apr 2016, 19:18

I have a 1.7 Diesel Engine T3 I am thinking buying a late 90's 1.9 seat car with a long MOT the idea is that once it fails the MOT I will assuming...

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Last post by martin83
14 Apr 2016, 18:21
T25 2L Aircooled, time for a new exhaust

Last post by sarran1955 « 13 Apr 2016, 19:12
Replies: 17
by mrbodly » 04 Apr 2016, 19:43
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Hi all

The van is due an mot and the exhaust is now past it. I've patched it up several times but now it's beyond that.

I would like to keep the...
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Last post by sarran1955
13 Apr 2016, 19:12
Looking for a good garage in the Stevenage area please?

Last post by MGP « 13 Apr 2016, 18:44
Replies: 5
by MidLifeCrisis » 04 Apr 2016, 19:05

(Trying this here - no joy in Members Only) As the title says - just relocated to Stevenage and the old van hasn't taken well to the move so I need...

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Last post by MGP
13 Apr 2016, 18:44
steering snagging

Last post by discipleofsketch « 13 Apr 2016, 16:12
Replies: 7
by discipleofsketch » 24 Mar 2016, 14:20

Recently i've had the steering stick after a sharp corner a few times, having to fight the wheel to get it back in a straight line. it feels like the...

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Last post by discipleofsketch
13 Apr 2016, 16:12
Fuel issues

Last post by LeeCarey « 13 Apr 2016, 07:09
Replies: 5
by Numptyhill » 10 Apr 2016, 19:02

Evening,

I have a 1985 1.9 waterbox T25. It has been sat over winter (on the drive) and now won't start... It turns over, but won't fire. I think...

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Last post by LeeCarey
13 Apr 2016, 07:09
Strange exhaust query - one hot cylinder?

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Apr 2016, 20:16
Replies: 4
by tforturton » 12 Apr 2016, 11:56

I recently had a stainless steel exhaust fitted to my bus - 2.1 petrol.
When I picked it up, the guy told me that they had test run it at 2500 revs...

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Last post by kevtherev
12 Apr 2016, 20:16
Inlet manifold stud thread patten and count?

Last post by Northfalia « 12 Apr 2016, 19:54
Replies: 7
by Northfalia » 11 Apr 2016, 06:39

How'dy it's a tall one but would anyone know the thread gauge figure of an inlet manifold stud on a 2.0 CU Aircooled? I have stripped one and looking...

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Last post by Northfalia
12 Apr 2016, 19:54
Van wont atart!!

Last post by CovKid « 12 Apr 2016, 19:15
Replies: 8
by louisb » 08 Apr 2016, 20:37

1.9 dg 1989 van wont start.
Turn the key soleniod clicks. New starter and battery fitted.
Sometimes it turns over but sometimes you turn the key and...

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Last post by CovKid
12 Apr 2016, 19:15
Starter motor part number

Last post by Billleivers « 12 Apr 2016, 07:27
Replies: 2
by Billleivers » 11 Apr 2016, 19:25

Anyone able to help.
Starter motor on my 2.1 inj is getting lazy and I need to replace it.
Looking at a recon unit but the supplier needs a part...

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Last post by Billleivers
12 Apr 2016, 07:27
Removing Solex carbs and replacing with webers

Last post by sarran1955 « 11 Apr 2016, 17:49
Replies: 5
by burnzdog » 27 Feb 2016, 18:34

Hi All,

Decided to remove the old and failing solex carbs and replaced with some dual webers. All running well but im now left with a few pipes and...

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Last post by sarran1955
11 Apr 2016, 17:49
Subaru lowered sump *pics*

Last post by bradders89 « 11 Apr 2016, 19:02
Replies: 3
by bradders89 » 11 Apr 2016, 16:17

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I managed to split my Subaru sump a few weeks ago so bought this from fellows speed shop. Didn't fit with rjes engine mount...

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Last post by bradders89
11 Apr 2016, 19:02
Useful troubleshooting guide

Last post by sydny-punka « 11 Apr 2016, 15:45
Replies: 1
by mr_nunn » 11 Apr 2016, 13:53

I came across this troubleshooting list for air-cooled VWs (though a lot of it would apply to water-cooled too). It has an extensive list of symptoms...

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Last post by sydny-punka
11 Apr 2016, 15:45
Welding rear trailing arms

Last post by haydn71 « 11 Apr 2016, 14:57
Replies: 7
by glennada » 10 Apr 2016, 18:10

Hello all,
got my trailing arms off, what a fight, turns out one of them has split at the bushing holder - see pic...

I have heard that welding is a...

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Last post by haydn71
11 Apr 2016, 14:57
Hydraulic clutch.

Last post by zxr750 « 11 Apr 2016, 12:13
Replies: 2
by zxr750 » 10 Apr 2016, 19:23

Excessive pedal travel before biting point after bleeding brakes and then clutch.
Clutch not engaging fully.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.

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Last post by zxr750
11 Apr 2016, 12:13
Diesel under tray, tinware

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 11 Apr 2016, 04:49
Replies: 1
by jerrybus » 10 Apr 2016, 19:54

Hi

Has anyone got any thoughts about whether to fit the under tray to a 1.6 TD. I removed the tinware I got with the van when we refitted the...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
11 Apr 2016, 04:49
Gearbox side drive shaft boot...split

Last post by keith « 10 Apr 2016, 18:37
Replies: 2
by keith » 10 Apr 2016, 15:46

Hi

Whats the process to swop these out please....do i have to remove both cv joint ends to get access to the one boot?

Cheers

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Last post by keith
10 Apr 2016, 18:37
Spare wheel carrier!!

Last post by crazymilk « 10 Apr 2016, 17:58

by crazymilk » 10 Apr 2016, 17:58

Hi there
Looking for one of the heavy duty Tristar Syncro spare wheel holders. They are different to the clam shell type ones.
Anybody have or know...

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Last post by crazymilk
10 Apr 2016, 17:58
Misfires when starting from cold only

Last post by Jeff J « 10 Apr 2016, 17:07

by Jeff J » 10 Apr 2016, 17:07

My water cooled 1.9 petrol engine misfires when first starting from cold, mainly when idling but a little when the throttle is depressed also. I have...

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Last post by Jeff J
10 Apr 2016, 17:07
Hello and Help!

Last post by what2do « 10 Apr 2016, 14:15
Replies: 5
by T3BUS » 10 Apr 2016, 12:33

First post..here goes. Bought a 1990 Caravelle last year and while I anticipated a few issues on an older vehicle, so far these have included a full...

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Last post by what2do
10 Apr 2016, 14:15
Anti-roll bar drop link bush fitting made easy

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Apr 2016, 13:36

by silverbullet » 10 Apr 2016, 13:36

A picture speaks a thousand words for a job that can seem near impossible:
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Fit the new bush to the...

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Last post by silverbullet
10 Apr 2016, 13:36
Broken down right at the end of the holiday

Last post by IndigoSteve « 09 Apr 2016, 20:23
Replies: 19
by IndigoSteve » 04 Apr 2016, 19:51
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So after a great week in the peaks we popped in to see my parents on the way home. As I exited the M40 I noticed the brake pedal was spongy - it...
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Last post by IndigoSteve
09 Apr 2016, 20:23
Handbrake ineffective

Last post by kevtherev « 09 Apr 2016, 20:14
Replies: 5
by IndigoSteve » 08 Apr 2016, 21:28

Bernard is due for an MOT in May and I assume that they will test the handbrake. I'm not sure it'll pass if that's the case as on a hill the...

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Last post by kevtherev
09 Apr 2016, 20:14
Air cooled Vacuum Connections

Last post by george2490 « 09 Apr 2016, 20:02
Replies: 3
by george2490 » 08 Apr 2016, 16:21

I have a 1600 CT in my van which I like a lot.
It has a replacement distributor with no vacuum advance.
My problem is stalling when off choke, I...

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Last post by george2490
09 Apr 2016, 20:02
Might've cooked me motor

Last post by bootie3367 « 09 Apr 2016, 19:23
Replies: 9
by BryntheBrick » 07 Apr 2016, 13:54

Help Please??

I have a 1.6td (1988) T3/25 and have a horrible feeling the engine has cooked as I seriously over heated when the alternator belt...

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Last post by bootie3367
09 Apr 2016, 19:23
Possible brake line leak but my reservoir level not changing

Last post by multisi « 09 Apr 2016, 14:40
Replies: 13
by pleasestartnow » 09 Apr 2016, 10:10

Hi all

Got brilliant help here before so hoping you heroes can help again. Noticed a leak coming from under the van on Thursday when I got back from...

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Last post by multisi
09 Apr 2016, 14:40
Long time off road...starting problem

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 09 Apr 2016, 10:10
Replies: 18
by Squeezebox » 23 Apr 2015, 22:35
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Hi all,

My van has now been laid up for over three years. I stupidly didn't even turn the engine over or do anything to it....well except use it as...
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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
09 Apr 2016, 10:10
what colour oil pressure switch should I have?

Last post by henryb « 09 Apr 2016, 10:08
Replies: 15
by Gary.pb » 28 Mar 2016, 06:30
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I recently bought a recon engine for my van. After a Couple of minor teething problems the engine was running perfect. However yesterday my buzzer of...
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Last post by henryb
09 Apr 2016, 10:08
Rear trailing arm in a bad way. What should I do?

Last post by Kevtonray « 09 Apr 2016, 09:16
Replies: 11
by garry247 » 03 Apr 2016, 10:59

Rear trailing arm in a bad way. What should I do?

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Last post by Kevtonray
09 Apr 2016, 09:16
Get old engine fixed / or get a new engine?

Last post by T3luestar « 08 Apr 2016, 21:01
Replies: 6
by marandali » 08 Apr 2016, 11:42

Basically I'm after a bit of advice from people on which path to take.

Our van (F reg 1988 watercooled 1.9 dg petrol) is currently only running on 3...

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Last post by T3luestar
08 Apr 2016, 21:01
Worn tappets / different size tappets

Last post by itchyfeet « 08 Apr 2016, 20:35
Replies: 20
by marandali » 23 Mar 2016, 12:21
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Hi all, we could do with a bit of your knowledge...

Our van (1.9 water cooled petrol engine) started running a bit lumpy, which turns out it was...
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Last post by itchyfeet
08 Apr 2016, 20:35
What size hose clamps??

Last post by SamsBus2012 « 08 Apr 2016, 20:10
Replies: 2
by SamsBus2012 » 08 Apr 2016, 20:00

Evening all, need to replace a few hoses and just want to make sure I get the correct size clamps when I order the pipes - need to replace both the...

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Last post by SamsBus2012
08 Apr 2016, 20:10
hydraulics genius needed

Last post by silverbullet « 07 Apr 2016, 21:34
Replies: 16
by bluebus1987 » 01 Apr 2016, 22:10
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I have a non vw steering rack that I have just replaced the pinion seals on. With the rack back on the car the first time the rack would turn and...
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Last post by silverbullet
07 Apr 2016, 21:34
jx 1.6td engine water from exhaust

Last post by clone123 « 07 Apr 2016, 17:42
Replies: 45
by clone123 » 17 Mar 2016, 19:41
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Hi all
Just looking for a bit of advice I just a bought my first t25 as a project whilst the body work is going well I am having a little problem...
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Last post by clone123
07 Apr 2016, 17:42
Fuel octane levels

Last post by California Dreamin « 07 Apr 2016, 15:03
Replies: 5
by Hannarj » 03 Apr 2016, 12:00

Not sure this is exactly the right place to post this so feel free to point me somewhere else!

I have a 2.1fuel injected petrol, watercooled engine...

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Last post by California Dreamin
07 Apr 2016, 15:03
tappits

Last post by itchyfeet « 06 Apr 2016, 05:35
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by flatnbroke » 31 Mar 2016, 23:10

Hi,just driven a 150 miles down the motorway in our 87 t25 1.9 petrol and engine is very tappity and backfiring a little on idle.my mechanic is going...

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Last post by itchyfeet
06 Apr 2016, 05:35
1.9DG head pitting - recoverable?

Last post by itchyfeet « 06 Apr 2016, 05:33
Replies: 18
by FannyBawz » 02 Apr 2016, 21:44
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Hi all

I have a DG engine which I was going to use to replace my current slower than slow DF in my camper. This DG has no compression on one...
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Last post by itchyfeet
06 Apr 2016, 05:33
Water leak from cylinder head horror

Last post by CovKid « 05 Apr 2016, 22:09

by CovKid » 05 Apr 2016, 22:09

Adding this into the mix, and I have posted it elsewhere on the net, but like removing a waterpump on an early DG engine, this is too good to miss....

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Last post by CovKid
05 Apr 2016, 22:09
Oil pressure switches

Last post by henryb « 05 Apr 2016, 17:12
Replies: 11
by henryb » 29 Mar 2016, 18:02

Hi, I have a 1.9dg petrol (1989) T25 hightop, I need to replace the oil pressure switches, just wondering what switches will I need for both switches...

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Last post by henryb
05 Apr 2016, 17:12
Radiator Pipes

Last post by crazymilk « 05 Apr 2016, 13:50
Replies: 1
by crazymilk » 05 Apr 2016, 13:18

Replacing some hosing/water pipes and like a nubcake forgot to make a note of which is which?

Does anybody know which is the feed and which is the...

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Last post by crazymilk
05 Apr 2016, 13:50
Can not engage "Crawl" gear???

Last post by DawidT « 05 Apr 2016, 11:05
Replies: 4
by DawidT » 04 Apr 2016, 18:18

Hi All,

I need some help please. I removed my gearbox to replace the clutch assembly on my 1990, T3 Syncro (South Africa). Whilst out I also...

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05 Apr 2016, 11:05

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