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cooling issues and no hot air.....

Last post by Jeff J « 22 Oct 2015, 05:08
Replies: 27
by SpacemanSpiff » 06 Oct 2015, 20:25
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So im having a bit of a time of it with the cooling on my 1.9 watercooled van. The temperature gauge is all over the place and now there is no hot...
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Last post by Jeff J
22 Oct 2015, 05:08
run pause stop start run pause stop ........

Last post by edoh « 21 Oct 2015, 22:40
Replies: 8
by edoh » 20 Oct 2015, 18:04

van running fine EXCEPT for - cutting out whenever stationary - coming up to lights - stopping at roundabout etc starts up first time - and as long...

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Last post by edoh
21 Oct 2015, 22:40
Leaking water pump JX

Last post by Reimotim « 21 Oct 2015, 20:13
Replies: 3
by Reimotim » 20 Oct 2015, 16:01

Hi guys,

It appears I have a leaking water pump. (Falling coolant level and a puddle under the location of the water pump).
I looked on the wiki,...

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Last post by Reimotim
21 Oct 2015, 20:13
VW T25 Garage, Ninfield, Nr Bexhill, East Sussex

Last post by ghost123uk « 21 Oct 2015, 08:42
Replies: 2
by triumph2.5pi » 20 Oct 2015, 15:10

After having moved to East Sussex 18 months ago, I've finally found a VW specialist I trust to work on my Autosleeper. Despite the business name they...

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Last post by ghost123uk
21 Oct 2015, 08:42
1.9 WC Drinking Oil

Last post by ben.p « 20 Oct 2015, 12:01
Replies: 6
by ben.p » 14 Oct 2015, 11:55

Hi all, i have a 89 1.9 WC engine and it seems to drink a LOT of oil. it probs uses about 5ls every 1000 miles.
I have done a compression test and...

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Last post by ben.p
20 Oct 2015, 12:01
Dellorto caburetters dhla 40

Last post by dickie14 « 19 Oct 2015, 22:52
Replies: 5
by Simon james » 17 Oct 2015, 16:18

I have a 2 litre Aircooled and would like to know if these carbs would fit ? What should i pay for these they are apparently new.
Asking price about...

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Last post by dickie14
19 Oct 2015, 22:52
1982 Aircooled 2 litre gearbox trouble

Last post by Tim Evans « 19 Oct 2015, 21:46
Replies: 2
by Tim Evans » 18 Oct 2015, 23:36

Hi Club 80-90. Only just heard about this forum. I have a 1982 2 litre Aircooled bus- have had it for about 16 years- but gearbox needs attention or...

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Last post by Tim Evans
19 Oct 2015, 21:46
TAPPETS

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Oct 2015, 12:16
Replies: 4
by daniel3933 » 18 Oct 2015, 13:02

hi all can anyone tell me if the tappets will come up through push rod tube so i can replace them without buying the expensive adjustable tubes or...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Oct 2015, 12:16
Anti- Freeze prices?

Last post by CovKid « 19 Oct 2015, 05:49
Replies: 3
by chriscburgess » 18 Oct 2015, 11:30

I want to replace my coolant this Autumn and have been looking at anti-freeze. Why is it so expensive and does anyone know where the best place to...

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Last post by CovKid
19 Oct 2015, 05:49
Oil pressure light winking

Last post by neomoniker « 18 Oct 2015, 22:34
Replies: 12
by neomoniker » 16 Oct 2015, 09:05

Hi 80-90
Can any members please offer some advice?
I'm currently looking at buying a T25 with a 2.1 dj engine. The seller tells me the oil pressure...

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Last post by neomoniker
18 Oct 2015, 22:34
Removing cylinder head 2l cu Aircooled.

Last post by 3pintsNige « 18 Oct 2015, 19:12
Replies: 6
by 3pintsNige » 17 Oct 2015, 17:17

Trying to remove the cylinder head from my engine. The engine has been removed from my van, removed all the cylinder head nuts but am having trouble...

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Last post by 3pintsNige
18 Oct 2015, 19:12
Flat spot - accelerator pump set up?

Last post by Bubble Meister « 18 Oct 2015, 10:04
Replies: 16
by Bubble Meister » 09 Oct 2015, 18:45
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I have a slight flat spot just as I press the accelerator pedal. This is most noticeable when pulling away. I have looked at the carb for anything...
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Last post by Bubble Meister
18 Oct 2015, 10:04
very lumpy start, lots of blue smoke, no power at low rev

Last post by T25Bluealloy « 19 Oct 2015, 14:30
Replies: 3
by Tommy000 » 12 Oct 2015, 10:18

Hi,

I have just had another 1.9td AAZ engine installed in my t25 after the last one cooked due to all the water leaking from the system. when the...

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Last post by T25Bluealloy
19 Oct 2015, 14:30
clutch

Last post by busbuddy « 18 Oct 2015, 13:42
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by corkey07 » 17 Sep 2015, 13:19

hi can anybody help me
i am having my gearbox rebuild by Aidan to suit my 1.9tdi a4 engine and want to upgrade the clutch while the box is out, but...

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Last post by busbuddy
18 Oct 2015, 13:42
Petrol gearbox in a diesel van??

Last post by ajsimmo « 18 Oct 2015, 01:26
Replies: 4
by anaconda » 10 Oct 2015, 07:06

Allowing for the required changes when fitting, and ensuring the final drive/gearing ratios are right for the engine (1.9 1Y), is there any reason...

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Last post by ajsimmo
18 Oct 2015, 01:26
Slipping on intermediate drive shaft

Last post by Smcknighty « 17 Oct 2015, 13:14
Replies: 4
by Smcknighty » 17 Oct 2015, 10:43

Put the engine back in after couple of years sitting in the garage (both me and the engine). After the faff of getting the diesel pump primed I got...

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Last post by Smcknighty
17 Oct 2015, 13:14
Oil dipstick tube - hens teeth?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 17 Oct 2015, 10:30
Replies: 13
by skater » 10 Oct 2015, 20:03

Hi all. New to here and watercooled (but not Aircooled). Just got a 1990 1.9 petrol transporter. Among some other little glitches (see other posts!),...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
17 Oct 2015, 10:30
Drive shafts

Last post by windy « 16 Oct 2015, 19:15
Replies: 5
by peggy » 16 Oct 2015, 12:12

Think i need to make up apair of drive shafts with boots and constant velocity joints for my b reg t25 petrol 1.9....Can any one tell me if they are...

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Last post by windy
16 Oct 2015, 19:15
tick over

Last post by Robertj « 15 Oct 2015, 16:28
Replies: 2
by Robertj » 15 Oct 2015, 11:36

hi I have recently had a new exhaust fitted but noticed the tick over is quicker is this normal

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Last post by Robertj
15 Oct 2015, 16:28
pierburg 2e choke housing leak?!

Last post by dudeknarly « 14 Oct 2015, 21:05
Replies: 17
by dudeknarly » 13 Oct 2015, 21:46
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Hi guys got a Pierburg 2e3 i believe on my 1.9 dg. Among over problems i seem to have a leak of coolant from the choke housing?
1. i cant find much...
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Last post by dudeknarly
14 Oct 2015, 21:05
Radius Rod Removal... 3 questions

Last post by fodtommo « 14 Oct 2015, 04:35
Replies: 6
by fodtommo » 12 Oct 2015, 10:15

hi guys,

My radius rod bushes are knackered and the MOT man has said they need doing if I want to roll for another 12 months!

Had a look yesterday...

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Last post by fodtommo
14 Oct 2015, 04:35
Buying a T3 engine advice please

Last post by Ant-t « 13 Oct 2015, 21:32
Replies: 4
by neomoniker » 13 Oct 2015, 09:21

Hi 80/90 members,
I'm thinking of joining your ranks by purchasing a T3 camper. Specifically I'm wanting one with the 2.1 waterboxer engine.
Can any...

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Last post by Ant-t
13 Oct 2015, 21:32
First time T25 owner looking for local garage and advise

Last post by Dayzo « 13 Oct 2015, 20:52
Replies: 3
by Dayzo » 04 Oct 2015, 19:04

Hello

I've just bought my first T25 and joined the 89-90 forum, and a couple of Facebook groups, to try and connect to what I am sure is a vast pool...

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Last post by Dayzo
13 Oct 2015, 20:52
Petrol Hoses - Keep checking em' Gang!

Last post by 300CE « 13 Oct 2015, 20:26
Replies: 6
by 300CE » 11 Oct 2015, 12:04

Replaced these ones from the fuel pump again about 15 months ago. J30 R9 Hose - all cracking again so have replaced them for a 3rd time. Ones from...

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Last post by 300CE
13 Oct 2015, 20:26
Brake bias valve internals???

Last post by toomanytoys « 13 Oct 2015, 19:25
Replies: 12
by toomanytoys » 12 Oct 2015, 19:47

Anyone got a pics of the internals or a cutaway or similar..

Got a van in at the moment and I think someone has been in the valve and buggered...

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Last post by toomanytoys
13 Oct 2015, 19:25
Petrol in diesel

Last post by mark « 13 Oct 2015, 18:41
Replies: 1
by Ian and Lins » 13 Oct 2015, 16:39

As it says. We put in about 8 litres of petrol in a 50 litre tank. I'm going to risk it for a biscuit, fill it with DIESEL and keep the tank topped...

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Last post by mark
13 Oct 2015, 18:41
2.0L air cooled electric in line fuel pump

Last post by horizontal kipper « 12 Oct 2015, 20:45
Replies: 7
by daddyjim » 12 Oct 2015, 06:47

Hi all I am after an electric in line fuel pump for my 1981 2.0l air cooled. Could anyone advise me which one to get and where to get it from?...

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Last post by horizontal kipper
12 Oct 2015, 20:45
1.9 1Y stainless exhaust?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 16 Oct 2015, 17:46
Replies: 8
by nikalele » 12 Oct 2015, 17:23

Hi all,

Does anyone know of where I could purchase a stainless exhaust for a 1.9 diesel 1Y converted t25. I think its about time I get rid of the...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
16 Oct 2015, 17:46
Air (lots!) from fuel filter - where to get filter housing?

Last post by lefty67 « 12 Oct 2015, 18:03
Replies: 17
by stretcho » 18 Aug 2012, 00:43
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First post and only had my 'new' T25 (1.6TD 1987) a few weeks ... was away properly for the first time a couple of days ago to the beach.......but on...
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Last post by lefty67
12 Oct 2015, 18:03
waterless coolant

Last post by silverbullet « 12 Oct 2015, 14:50
Replies: 6
by jack-d » 09 Oct 2015, 22:43

Seen on Wheeler Dealers last week they were using a waterless coolant, can I use this?

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Last post by silverbullet
12 Oct 2015, 14:50
cutting out problem

Last post by fazzer « 11 Oct 2015, 22:35
Replies: 3
by fazzer » 11 Oct 2015, 19:15

after owning my 1.9dg autohomes camper for 4 trouble free years had my first issue,i drove out of my road yesterday and the van was kangarooing down...

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Last post by fazzer
11 Oct 2015, 22:35
Stainless steel coolant pipes

Last post by bigherb « 11 Oct 2015, 11:38
Replies: 18
by drillmaster » 06 Oct 2015, 05:39
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Hi I'm looking for some advice/tips on the following. My van is a 1990 Caravelle 1.9DG and I have a set of Brickwerks stainless pipes and radiator...
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Last post by bigherb
11 Oct 2015, 11:38
Solex carb repair 2.0l 1980 Aircooled petrol CU

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 10 Oct 2015, 22:15
Replies: 8
by orangebooboobearcrew » 03 Oct 2015, 16:58

Hi,

Bit of a strange one this but our van has twin solex standard set up and when tightening the starter motor bolt in the engine bay today and then...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
10 Oct 2015, 22:15
WBX crankcase dome nuts (the ones inside the waterjacket)

Last post by itchyfeet « 10 Oct 2015, 19:35
Replies: 5
by silverbullet » 09 Oct 2015, 16:39

N 901 843 02 dome nut is now NLA/obsolete :(

4 required per engine, they are the ones that clamp the case together and can rust alarmingly if an...

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Last post by itchyfeet
10 Oct 2015, 19:35
Broke spring clip on temperature sender

Last post by Highroller « 10 Oct 2015, 19:06
Replies: 5
by Sir Brixalot » 10 Oct 2015, 09:44

Scrabbbling under the van chasing wires back I noticed a small leak from the temperature sender. I gave the spring clip a push and it broke...

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Last post by Highroller
10 Oct 2015, 19:06
Diesel fuel and 2 stroke oil

Last post by ELVIS « 10 Oct 2015, 16:57
Replies: 7
by tensilekid » 09 Oct 2015, 19:37

Hi I had a tip from a mechanic friend that adding 2 stroke mineral oil to the tank would improve performance. I was sceptical but he was insistent
so...

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Last post by ELVIS
10 Oct 2015, 16:57
KJet fuelling problem solved.

Last post by marlinowner « 10 Oct 2015, 10:29
Replies: 1
by Wychall » 10 Oct 2015, 09:50

WARNING This is a long and boring post but I wanted to share my new found knowledge.

I have been trying to resurrect a KJet injection set-up for...

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Last post by marlinowner
10 Oct 2015, 10:29
Tick over and stalling

Last post by 300CE « 10 Oct 2015, 10:26
Replies: 13
by Ant-t » 02 Oct 2015, 16:57

My van has been running really well all summer, faultless, but very recently it won't tick over when warmed up. Starts fine and runs well up to temp...

13 Replies

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Last post by 300CE
10 Oct 2015, 10:26
Spark Plug terminal nuts

Last post by G Dub52 « 09 Oct 2015, 14:18
Replies: 2
by The Bishop » 09 Oct 2015, 13:06

This isn't VW specific but I am hoping someone intelligent can explain,

I have a two stroke engine which is fitted with a Spark Plug Cap that fits...

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Last post by G Dub52
09 Oct 2015, 14:18
Is this some kind of exhaust filter?

Last post by Laws1974 « 08 Oct 2015, 18:13
Replies: 6
by Laws1974 » 06 Oct 2015, 15:53

I have a 1.6td German import and it needs a new exhaust pipe from the turbo to the silencer. And I'm just wondering what this part dose?

6 Replies

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Last post by Laws1974
08 Oct 2015, 18:13
Very open question

Last post by itchyfeet « 08 Oct 2015, 14:30
Replies: 21
by G Dub52 » 07 Oct 2015, 14:02
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Hi All,

At the end of the month I will be moving into my new house with my first garage! wooo! and a large drive, I am looking forward to getting...
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Last post by itchyfeet
08 Oct 2015, 14:30
Front castor angle

Last post by what2do « 08 Oct 2015, 09:56

by what2do » 08 Oct 2015, 09:56

Is this something that can be done on the drive or is it far too technical for that? I've replaced my front radius rod bushes with powerflex. The...

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Last post by what2do
08 Oct 2015, 09:56
Ignition Timing

Last post by Bubble Meister « 08 Oct 2015, 01:46
Replies: 6
by D16LJM » 04 Oct 2015, 18:55

My van (1.9 DG) has had a slight misfire at low revs, today I checked the timing with a timing light and it was slightly out, I adjusted (groove in...

6 Replies

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Last post by Bubble Meister
08 Oct 2015, 01:46
Breather tank diesel

Last post by Smcknighty « 07 Oct 2015, 20:28
Replies: 8
by kit » 07 Oct 2015, 17:45

One of my breather tanks has just fallen off and I can't see how to reconnect it in the dark, how vital is it as it looks like it has never had...

8 Replies

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Last post by Smcknighty
07 Oct 2015, 20:28
2.1 efi ?

Last post by silverbullet « 08 Oct 2015, 18:28
Replies: 7
by ricicles » 07 Oct 2015, 09:41

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Could we use this to build an efi for a carbureted and?
Perhaps use the 2.1 efi manifolds and throttle...

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Last post by silverbullet
08 Oct 2015, 18:28
diesel fuel filter bleed valve

Last post by lloydy « 07 Oct 2015, 16:20
Replies: 9
by lefty67 » 06 Oct 2015, 10:06

1.9td aaz
Came to do a service on my van yesterday and after starting it to move it onto flatter ground it cut out. Knew it was fuel related and have...

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Last post by lloydy
07 Oct 2015, 16:20
Photo of something leaking...what is it?

Last post by Moonrakers « 05 Oct 2015, 23:35
Replies: 31
by Emma&Al » 23 Sep 2015, 21:14
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OK so I can't attach a photo, it says the board attachment quota has been reached!

So...um, I have a leak from something under the van - its very...
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Last post by Moonrakers
05 Oct 2015, 23:35
1.9 WBX Barrels and Pistons

Last post by Jawin89 « 05 Oct 2015, 20:02
Replies: 3
by Jawin89 » 28 Sep 2015, 18:29

Currently refurbishing the engine on my 1989 1.9 WBX and need to replace the barrels and Pistons as they are outside of the tolerances.

Who would be...

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Last post by Jawin89
05 Oct 2015, 20:02
pierbutg 2e3 strainer

Last post by happy van « 05 Oct 2015, 16:38
Replies: 8
by happy van » 05 Oct 2015, 09:18

Hi I notice there is a cone filter in my carb I was just wondering how you remove it so I can clean it.the cone filter is the one at the to of the...

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Last post by happy van
05 Oct 2015, 16:38
Starter motor problem? 1980 Aircooled petrol CU

Last post by tonytech « 05 Oct 2015, 11:32
Replies: 1
by jameshamilton » 05 Oct 2015, 11:15

Hello,

Van's refusing to start -- thought it was a flat battery, so tried jump starting it yesterday and it was very reluctant to turn over....

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05 Oct 2015, 11:32

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