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Starter motor problem? 1980 Aircooled petrol CU

Last post by tonytech « 05 Oct 2015, 11:32
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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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Last post by tonytech
05 Oct 2015, 11:32
Upgrading carbs on a 2.0l air-cooled engine

Last post by sarran1955 « 05 Oct 2015, 08:04
Replies: 12
by markbradley » 23 Sep 2015, 11:31

Hi,

I've seen a few threads on this topic, but I've got a few other questions I want to ask before I upgrade from those nasty solex carbs.

What...

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Last post by sarran1955
05 Oct 2015, 08:04
Pressure build up in cooling system

Last post by Dazco « 05 Oct 2015, 05:13
Replies: 8
by Dazco » 26 Sep 2015, 12:17

The cooling system on jambos is pressurising big time :cry: (early 1.9 dg Petrol watercooled). I'll be having a sniff test done and expect it to come...

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Last post by Dazco
05 Oct 2015, 05:13
Negative camber

Last post by 988mick « 04 Oct 2015, 22:05
Replies: 2
by 988mick » 03 Oct 2015, 16:34

Hey guys I've just bought another t25 and it has a 1y engine conversion and the Arsenal is sagging slightly and there is a bit of negative camber in...

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Last post by 988mick
04 Oct 2015, 22:05
need a longer speedo cable

Last post by paulandchez « 04 Oct 2015, 20:58

by paulandchez » 04 Oct 2015, 20:58

I'm fitting some different gauges as mine are all knackered. I've got a speedo from an old Porsche which uses the same set up as ours, but I need the...

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Last post by paulandchez
04 Oct 2015, 20:58
Removal of kitchen

Last post by SurfT25 « 04 May 2023, 19:12
Replies: 5
by PeterOD » 04 Oct 2015, 14:42

I have a split in the side of my '82 Westy Air-Cooled Brick.

How do I go about removing the internal cupboards fridge etc, the split is just under...

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Last post by SurfT25
04 May 2023, 19:12
Here caomes the bride.....strange noise from passenger side

Last post by tforturton « 03 Oct 2015, 17:43
Replies: 6
by crazyhorse » 03 Oct 2015, 09:39

It seems that evrything is going wrong at the mo.....

On the passenger side of my transporter, there is strange noise that can only be described as...

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Last post by tforturton
03 Oct 2015, 17:43
Has anyone fitted Rear Disk Brakes

Last post by silverbullet « 03 Oct 2015, 15:57
Replies: 7
by PeterOD » 27 Sep 2015, 08:16

Wondered if anyone had fitted a disk brake kit to the back end?

Any problems?

All the best -- Pete

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Last post by silverbullet
03 Oct 2015, 15:57
Help changed 4 speed bushes now will not move

Last post by colinthefox « 03 Oct 2015, 15:51
Replies: 3
by garry247 » 02 Oct 2015, 18:29

I have changed the gear shift lever and 2 bushes. The van now selects gears beautify but when i tried to move off i smelt the clutch burn but no...

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Last post by colinthefox
03 Oct 2015, 15:51
Suspension bushes.

Last post by Bubble Meister « 03 Oct 2015, 09:12
Replies: 6
by Budgie7 » 15 Sep 2015, 21:48

Need to replace the anti roll bar drop link bushes, what are your thoughts between the standard rubber and the polyurethane. Will be replacing most...

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Last post by Bubble Meister
03 Oct 2015, 09:12
Temperature gauge not working

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 02 Oct 2015, 16:36
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by Jonnyb416 » 22 Sep 2015, 16:06

Hi all,

I have fitted a 1Y engine and the temperature gauge isn't working. Kinda important as I don't fancy boiling the engine!

I was thinking I...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
02 Oct 2015, 16:36
Newbie,swapping out leaking inlet manifold, tips pls

Last post by itchyfeet « 02 Oct 2015, 16:13
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by funkybadger » 02 Oct 2015, 13:29

Hi All,

I have a 1.9DG petol Komet

I have an inlet manifold that need replacing I have sourced a good one and have the gaskets for the manifold and...

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Last post by itchyfeet
02 Oct 2015, 16:13
VW part number for ECU wiring loom (DJ 2.1 1991)

Last post by dumbo « 02 Oct 2015, 06:45
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by timski » 30 Sep 2015, 08:34

Hi Guys,

Would anyone be able to tell me the part number for the ECU Wiring loom for a DJ 2.1 1991. I'm not having much luck getting hold of one in...

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Last post by dumbo
02 Oct 2015, 06:45
SA I5 timing

Last post by silverbullet « 01 Oct 2015, 06:44
Replies: 4
by ELVIS » 30 Sep 2015, 20:50

SA 2.3. Runs a tad hot, fan comes on in heavy traffic tad to quickly, judders when just coming off over run and giving slight has as if in to high a...

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Last post by silverbullet
01 Oct 2015, 06:44
Coolant in exhaust

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Sep 2015, 20:23
Replies: 3
by Jk75 » 30 Sep 2015, 13:56

Tried searching Wiki but couldn't find anything relating to Diesel engines, I have a 1.6 JX TD. Running well, no oil loss but we seem to have a very...

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Sep 2015, 20:23
poss clutch issues???

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Sep 2015, 20:18
Replies: 19
by dubslug » 20 Sep 2015, 20:31
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hi all, got a 2l cu Aircooled.
Went away this weekend and have had issues... we got caught in traffic, after a while as i pulled away the van jumped...
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Last post by kevtherev
30 Sep 2015, 20:18
Heater Cables for LHD Aircooled T25

Last post by PeterOD « 30 Sep 2015, 16:06

by PeterOD » 30 Sep 2015, 16:06

Can't find heater cables anywhere for LHD.

Any ideas welcome.

Pete

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Last post by PeterOD
30 Sep 2015, 16:06
Radius rod nuts

Last post by what2do « 30 Sep 2015, 10:43
Replies: 2
by what2do » 30 Sep 2015, 08:31

Could someone please confirm that the inner nut and locking nut are M18 x 1.5 please? I've got these figures scrawled on a bit of paper and I'm not...

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Last post by what2do
30 Sep 2015, 10:43
Gear change sticking when warm

Last post by haty167 « 29 Sep 2015, 19:55
Replies: 6
by haty167 » 29 Sep 2015, 16:02

Hi hoping someone can shed some light on this.
The gear change on my 5 speed 1990 1.6td is lovely and smooth (as much as they can be) when driving...

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Last post by haty167
29 Sep 2015, 19:55
Oil leak - jx td

Last post by Doug T « 29 Sep 2015, 18:23
Replies: 6
by Doug T » 28 Sep 2015, 19:03

Any one got any ideas before I start pulling bits off?

There is a Puddle of oil here

Here, for perspective

It seems to be running down the...

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Last post by Doug T
29 Sep 2015, 18:23
Fuel Hose / Line

Last post by silverbullet « 29 Sep 2015, 14:24
Replies: 27
by Smosh » 01 Sep 2015, 13:12
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What size do I need? I don't want to assume what is on there is correct based on previous work done!
I am looking to replace from tank to carb and...
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Last post by silverbullet
29 Sep 2015, 14:24
No hot air from vents at higher speeds

Last post by silverbullet « 29 Sep 2015, 09:39
Replies: 8
by alecT25 » 28 Sep 2015, 13:37

I seem to have a nicely working interior heating system, heater blows out hot air nicely. However, at higher speeds on the motorway there seems to be...

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Last post by silverbullet
29 Sep 2015, 09:39
Engine stalling

Last post by Fudgy666 « 29 Sep 2015, 07:40
Replies: 3
by dalenruth » 28 Sep 2015, 10:16

Hi everyone
I have a T25 with a 2.0 Aircooled engine which has developed an issue;

It runs for a few miles then suddenly loses power and stalls....

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Last post by Fudgy666
29 Sep 2015, 07:40
Coil question

Last post by vwaddict « 28 Sep 2015, 19:51
Replies: 6
by vwaddict » 07 Sep 2015, 08:04

Hi, having the wrong coil fitted to a 2.0 cu, how much will it effect the running ? Mine has a bosch blue fitted ( its never ran brilliant ) & i just...

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Last post by vwaddict
28 Sep 2015, 19:51
Anyone know a decent diesel mechanic near Doncaster

Last post by Doug T « 28 Sep 2015, 19:17
Replies: 5
by Doug T » 28 Sep 2015, 08:19

Hi,
Picked our t25 Westie yesterday.
It's got a shocking oil leak that needs some attention.
I'd rather go to someone who knows these engines so I...

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Last post by Doug T
28 Sep 2015, 19:17
What bushes do I need?

Last post by clift_d « 28 Sep 2015, 18:10
Replies: 3
by crazymilk » 28 Sep 2015, 12:40

I am looking to replace pretty much all of the bushes on my front suspension as they all have seen better days and never been replaced.

My list so...

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Last post by clift_d
28 Sep 2015, 18:10
Engine wobble

Last post by ads288 « 28 Sep 2015, 15:31
Replies: 7
by Gary.pb » 25 Sep 2015, 19:02

Can anybody tell me how much the engine Should wobble when it's ticking over (if it should at all). My engine has always wobbled a bit and I assumed...

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Last post by ads288
28 Sep 2015, 15:31
What's this exhaust on South African Syncros?!

Last post by silverbullet « 28 Sep 2015, 13:37
Replies: 3
by 92Syncro » 27 Sep 2015, 10:25

Hello,

So I've been procrastinating with sorting out my leaky exhaust on my South African 2.1DJ Syncro. Have finally decided to do something about...

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Last post by silverbullet
28 Sep 2015, 13:37
Had to "limp" home last night

Last post by monkeyboysee « 28 Sep 2015, 12:19

by monkeyboysee » 28 Sep 2015, 12:19

so, after a great weekend at DubsInTDales, i had a problem on the drive home, i'll try and describe as best i can.

van is a 1989 panel van, 1.7d.

I...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
28 Sep 2015, 12:19
Starter Motor Bush Bearing

Last post by Dubwana « 28 Sep 2015, 08:05
Replies: 9
by Dubwana » 28 Sep 2015, 06:06

Hi:

I'm starting this off as a new topic as its now more specific, thanks to oldiebutgoldie for pointing me in the correct direction

Can anyone...

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Last post by Dubwana
28 Sep 2015, 08:05
starter motor short to positive

Last post by bigherb « 28 Sep 2015, 07:37
Replies: 1
by jim potter » 27 Sep 2015, 17:15

ok ,

So my van died yesterday as i left the earth lead loose. This caused the ecu to pop ( ive now fixed the two burnt tracks )
but now when i turn...

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Last post by bigherb
28 Sep 2015, 07:37
Starter Motor Jamming (probably my fault)

Last post by Dubwana « 28 Sep 2015, 04:39
Replies: 14
by Dubwana » 27 Sep 2015, 05:24

Hi:

I just rebuilt my starter, new brush holder, bushes, clean up etc. It turns fast but in the morning its inclined to jam a bit, a few times then...

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Last post by Dubwana
28 Sep 2015, 04:39
Poor Running / Fuel ?

Last post by Ant-t « 27 Sep 2015, 18:20
Replies: 2
by KarenLeo » 27 Sep 2015, 11:17

Hi
Anyone got any ideas?

Bus hesitate, under load and back off up hills, even slight ones. It has just had new camshaft and valve gear fitted, it...

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Last post by Ant-t
27 Sep 2015, 18:20
Gearshift and linkage problems

Last post by JonW « 27 Sep 2015, 15:04
Replies: 6
by markbradley » 04 Sep 2015, 13:07

Hi,

I just bought a 1982 2l air cooled T25 and has really sloppy gear changes (sorry I know there's loads of threads on this, but I think I'm...

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Last post by JonW
27 Sep 2015, 15:04
Cu starter motor

Last post by vwaddict « 27 Sep 2015, 09:22
Replies: 12
by vwaddict » 24 Feb 2015, 17:24

Hi all, everytime i try & start my bus the starter motor really sounds like its struggling, ive checked all the terminals starter/battery all seems...

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Last post by vwaddict
27 Sep 2015, 09:22
Starter motor bush size

Last post by masansom « 27 Sep 2015, 06:54

by masansom » 27 Sep 2015, 06:54

I have been having a few intermittent starting problems so went to change the bush. Having got the bell housing off, the old bush's OD is ~2 mm...

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Last post by masansom
27 Sep 2015, 06:54
Power steering diagnosis

Last post by Blaizefed « 26 Sep 2015, 20:11
Replies: 5
by Blaizefed » 15 Sep 2015, 15:10

Gents, I just need a little back up on my diagnosis here. Bus is an '86 JX westy, factory Power Steering. I have only had it a couple of weeks now,...

5 Replies

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Last post by Blaizefed
26 Sep 2015, 20:11
water in automatic transmission system

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 26 Sep 2015, 18:35
Replies: 16
by flatnbroke » 29 May 2014, 21:25
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Hi all.
I have a 1.9 automatic t25 which lost all drive.the fluid is mud brown .i have changed the cooling block on the front of the gearbox and...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
26 Sep 2015, 18:35
1.6 Turbo Diesel what is what in the engine photo?

Last post by carthago ian « 26 Sep 2015, 16:07
Replies: 22
by irishkeet » 31 Aug 2012, 11:51
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Hello

I just picked up a 1.6td Atlantic, I am new to the diesels with my last T25 being Aircooled.

Can anyone talk me round the parts of the engine...
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Last post by carthago ian
26 Sep 2015, 16:07
Quick query

Last post by Smosh « 26 Sep 2015, 07:16
Replies: 4
by Smosh » 26 Sep 2015, 05:58

Just done fuel lines and tank, can I just start it, or should I be trying to prime the pump first? If so, how do you do that? Suck the fuel through?...

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Last post by Smosh
26 Sep 2015, 07:16
2 litre air cooled judery

Last post by neil3965 « 25 Sep 2015, 11:25
Replies: 2
by daddyjim » 11 Sep 2015, 18:33

Hi all,

Just brought a 2 litre air cooled t25 and it seems a little judery when driving with your foot half down (cruising). It's ok when you put...

2 Replies

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Last post by neil3965
25 Sep 2015, 11:25
Gearbox sticking in 4th gear

Last post by neil3965 « 25 Sep 2015, 11:04

by neil3965 » 25 Sep 2015, 11:04

Hi all

2.0L Aircooled with original 4-speed gearbox, 160,000 miles on clock. Around four months/2000 miles ago, it started sticking in 4th gear (on...

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Last post by neil3965
25 Sep 2015, 11:04
Pinion nut tool

Last post by Bram « 25 Sep 2015, 10:06
Replies: 1
by Bram » 25 Sep 2015, 09:24

Hi, has anybody got the pinion nut tool (vw 6-381/14) to rent out? Im in the Newbury, Reading area but dont mind driving a bit. Or has anybody got...

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Last post by Bram
25 Sep 2015, 10:06
Is this coolant OK

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 25 Sep 2015, 09:08
Replies: 11
by Sir Brixalot » 24 Sep 2015, 12:50

I want to replace my radiator today. No G12 locally, is this Halfords stuff OK? Cheers

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
25 Sep 2015, 09:08
quote ricicles = "I Just popped a new pair of heads on"

Last post by ricicles « 24 Sep 2015, 19:29
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by ghost123uk » 24 Sep 2015, 07:42

Just popped a new pair of heads on as the old ones had problems
Love the way you say Just popped a new pair of heads on as if it were just like...

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Last post by ricicles
24 Sep 2015, 19:29
Speedo needle wobble?

Last post by Ant-t « 23 Sep 2015, 21:57
Replies: 11
by normal rules » 22 Sep 2015, 19:08

Anyone know best way to remedy a wobbly speedo needle. The c clip is present at the wheel end.

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Last post by Ant-t
23 Sep 2015, 21:57
fuel pump

Last post by CovKid « 23 Sep 2015, 17:24
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by whooshystrousse » 23 Sep 2015, 09:48

can anyone help me got towed in RAC. last week it was fuel pump,ok I got new one put it on started it up nothing can someone suggest why it wont go,...

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Last post by CovKid
23 Sep 2015, 17:24
Push rod oil leak

Last post by curley « 23 Sep 2015, 12:42
Replies: 14
by curley » 17 Sep 2015, 14:57

Hey peeps

I have a slow oil leak in my van (2.0l air cooled). I know this is is part and parcel of having an old vehicle and have no problem keeping...

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Last post by curley
23 Sep 2015, 12:42
Engine Remanufacturer

Last post by therollingbrick « 23 Sep 2015, 11:55
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by therollingbrick » 23 Sep 2015, 10:23

Hi guys,
My 1.6td jx engine crank pulley came loose. In looking of a reconditione / Remanufacturer unit or someone who can recondition mine. I've...

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Last post by therollingbrick
23 Sep 2015, 11:55
Fuel Pump/Push Pod - Removal

Last post by CovKid « 23 Sep 2015, 11:29
Replies: 10
by sburch » 06 Sep 2015, 15:31

Hi folks...suffered the inevitable fate of many...fuel pump appears to have died and am in the middle of removing with the aim of replacing with a...

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23 Sep 2015, 11:29

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