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Gearbox casting corrosion!

Last post by pionte « 10 Jul 2015, 21:50
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by Andyvandy » 10 Jul 2015, 19:17

Having just removed the engine (AAZ) and gearbox from my 1990 Westy I thought I would give the gearbox a clean up as it was very mucky.
I decided to...

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Last post by pionte
10 Jul 2015, 21:50
Hows the patient Dr Aidan?

Last post by slippy8v « 10 Jul 2015, 17:05
Replies: 10
by slippy8v » 01 Jul 2015, 17:13

Well doctor hows the patient ? 83000 from new 1989 1.7 5 speed box, getting oil change and gear linkages

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Last post by slippy8v
10 Jul 2015, 17:05
Coil/plugs/ht leads question.

Last post by Uncle Sheepy « 10 Jul 2015, 15:13
Replies: 13
by Uncle Sheepy » 06 Jul 2015, 12:41

Hello,
After months of putting my van in the garage several times for what was thought as fuel issues (loss of power/rubbish up hills etc)
I changed...

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Last post by Uncle Sheepy
10 Jul 2015, 15:13
Type of Oil for a 2l 1982 Vanagon Petrol

Last post by bigherb « 10 Jul 2015, 14:53
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by winnies travels » 10 Jul 2015, 13:02

Not sure which one to get, Just Kampers advise two types. Would a 10/40 type be OK?

Cheers

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Last post by bigherb
10 Jul 2015, 14:53
Octavia 1.9 Engine Swap

Last post by syncroandy « 02 Mar 2016, 10:03
Replies: 5
by summie » 10 Jul 2015, 13:30

Does anyone know if a 2004 Octavia Engine will fit into a T25? I've been offered one it's not the PD.

I've been told to take the car and then return...

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Last post by syncroandy
02 Mar 2016, 10:03
Intermittent Starting Problem AAZ

Last post by PhilXXJ « 11 Jul 2015, 16:26
Replies: 8
by tattoojohnny » 10 Jul 2015, 09:16

Didn't know if this would come under mechanical or electrical so admin please move if required.
Had this problem a while and slowing going through...

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Last post by PhilXXJ
11 Jul 2015, 16:26
A handy little web page for wbx fans

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Jul 2015, 07:08
Replies: 12
by silverbullet » 31 Aug 2011, 15:42

Basic data for all the wbx engines including valve timing , if you like this sort of thing...

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I'm...

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Last post by silverbullet
10 Jul 2015, 07:08
Finding TDC on 1 y

Last post by boatbuilder « 12 Jul 2015, 09:07
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by stevie43_uk » 10 Jul 2015, 06:45

Hi all,

Just doing my static timing on my 1 y engine before I drop it back in the van.

I can't check the TDC on the flywheel just yet as the engine...

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Last post by boatbuilder
12 Jul 2015, 09:07
Steering Wheel Options

Last post by gary1998 « 10 Jul 2015, 00:59
Replies: 6
by crazymilk » 06 Jul 2015, 12:41

Hi there
Just wondering what the options are for a replacement sterling wheel
Just plug and play options really.

Thanks

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Last post by gary1998
10 Jul 2015, 00:59
Help with my oil leak please guys!!

Last post by iamtheactor « 09 Jul 2015, 23:00
Replies: 4
by retro_rich » 08 Jul 2015, 20:42

Hi lads..
It's my first post on here, I've bought a t25 1.6 diesel, she's running like a dream but is kicking out oil like crazy!!

The rubber seal...

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Last post by iamtheactor
09 Jul 2015, 23:00
carb

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 09 Jul 2015, 18:11
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by dumbo » 08 Jul 2015, 20:38

hi all vacuum choke pull down unit was cracked so replaced it it came with a locking washer? whats that for? any one thanks
simon

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
09 Jul 2015, 18:11
Clutch problem

Last post by RogerT « 09 Jul 2015, 17:50
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by RogerT » 05 Jul 2015, 22:12

I have just fitted, with the help of my local garage, a flexi hose and solid pipe to my slave cylinder.

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Last post by RogerT
09 Jul 2015, 17:50
Has anyone fitted air conditioning as an after thought?

Last post by broutta « 09 Jul 2015, 16:43
Replies: 13
by Lanciaman » 28 Apr 2015, 11:08

Not been able to find anything on the forum or wiki regarding this.
There are units on the market that appear to require mounting on the roof, with...

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Last post by broutta
09 Jul 2015, 16:43
Should the dip stick tube look like this?

Last post by ghost123uk « 09 Jul 2015, 07:02
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by ScienceBoy » 30 Jun 2015, 17:29

So as is was working on others things, I spotted something I've spotted many times before. The tube that holds the dip stick is fitted into another...

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Last post by ghost123uk
09 Jul 2015, 07:02
Driving on 3 cylinders

Last post by windydubber « 09 Jul 2015, 06:54
Replies: 17
by windydubber » 27 Jun 2015, 07:16
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2
Ok for reasons to long to go into I need to drive my van 20-30 miles on three cylinders. Why three? Well one spark plug has popped out and needs re...
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Last post by windydubber
09 Jul 2015, 06:54
speed reading

Last post by silverbullet « 08 Jul 2015, 20:33
Replies: 6
by Apex » 08 Jul 2015, 18:53

has anyone had a speedo that is inaccurate in its speed reading, its at least 50% out. any help would be appreciated. the offender is a 2.1 petrol...

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Last post by silverbullet
08 Jul 2015, 20:33
ignition lead length

Last post by stokeseys1974 « 08 Jul 2015, 14:04
Replies: 5
by stokeseys1974 » 04 Jul 2015, 14:20

Hi

Are there two different sizes of ignition leads?? I know there are two longer and two shorter. However, the ones I have just bought the shorter...

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Last post by stokeseys1974
08 Jul 2015, 14:04
Brake pipes

Last post by Highroller « 08 Jul 2015, 12:38
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by Highroller » 08 Jul 2015, 12:36

Hi all,
I'm looking for some advice on replacing some brake pipes. My van failed it's MOT today on the front brake pipes (the short ones up to the...

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Last post by Highroller
08 Jul 2015, 12:38
Sump plug and Gear box plug sizes

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Jul 2015, 12:26
Replies: 10
by alank950 » 07 Jul 2015, 16:31

Can anyone tell me the correct measurements for both the engine sump plug and the gear box plug for a 1985 T25 Diesel 1.6
Replacing both with...

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Jul 2015, 12:26
Replacement vapour canister?

Last post by ghost123uk « 08 Jul 2015, 08:34
Replies: 4
by winthorpe » 07 Jul 2015, 12:51

Hi guys, I'm finding it impossible to get hold of a replacement vapor canister for my 2e3 carb.. Have tried Just Kampers, eBay and my local garage...

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Last post by ghost123uk
08 Jul 2015, 08:34
1.6D Cylinder Head Gasket

Last post by Dubwana « 08 Jul 2015, 03:53
Replies: 4
by Dubwana » 07 Jul 2015, 16:55

Hi:

I'm having a bit of difficulty in sourcing a 1.6D ME (replacement) 1986 engine Cylinder head Gasket where I live. I know about the notches but...

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Last post by Dubwana
08 Jul 2015, 03:53
Starter motor advice needed

Last post by slowcoach « 08 Jul 2015, 15:32
Replies: 2
by tattoojohnny » 07 Jul 2015, 11:52

Please bear with me if I don't use the correct terminology.

1983 AAZ conversion. 5 speed dogleg.

I went to start my van yesterday and all I got was...

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Last post by slowcoach
08 Jul 2015, 15:32
Correct distributor for 2.1 DJ

Last post by HarryMann « 07 Jul 2015, 10:40
Replies: 2
by jimrat » 03 Jul 2015, 23:29

Hi

I need a new dizzy for my van: a 1990 2.1 DJ. The dizzy fitted is Bosch 0237 022 053 / VW 025 905 205N .

If I search on the VW part number,...

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Last post by HarryMann
07 Jul 2015, 10:40
Pin or Din

Last post by ads288 « 06 Jul 2015, 23:09
Replies: 8
by ads288 » 23 Jun 2015, 12:24

Hi,

Im going to change my HT leads - brickwerks stock two sets - one for din type connections , one for pin type connections.

My van is 84 so Im...

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Last post by ads288
06 Jul 2015, 23:09
exhaust replacement and petrol smells

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Jul 2015, 20:25
Replies: 7
by L.Mo » 06 Jul 2015, 09:51

Hey - i know little to nothing about mechanical things - but enough to know my exhaust needs replacing...!! My mechanic suggested just doing the...

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Last post by kevtherev
06 Jul 2015, 20:25
1600 CT exhaust, mine has a hole!

Last post by dan « 06 Jul 2015, 16:37
Replies: 11
by ed_the_robot » 27 May 2013, 20:42

As the title suggests :lol:

So our van, Doris has just completed a 500 mile round trip across to the welsh coast and back!

She drove...

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Last post by dan
06 Jul 2015, 16:37
1y injector pump leaking at cold start

Last post by saudijoker « 06 Jul 2015, 20:02
Replies: 6
by saudijoker » 06 Jul 2015, 13:49

Hello. I thought I had an oil leak after I noticed oily marks on the road when I park and drops on the back door. On closer inspection it seems the...

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Last post by saudijoker
06 Jul 2015, 20:02
20 Litres Oil for £29.99

Last post by windy « 06 Jul 2015, 09:41
Replies: 1
by DoubleOSeven » 06 Jul 2015, 08:58

EuroCarParts flash sale today, 70% off selected lubricants

We should be using 15W40 Mineral, but you may have some other vehicles that could use...

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Last post by windy
06 Jul 2015, 09:41
Engine removal guide

Last post by waltraud « 05 Jul 2015, 18:31
Replies: 14
by gollfy » 08 Jan 2015, 00:02

Hi all,

Taking on the job of removing my 1.9 dg wbx engine.

Any tips or any good guides anywhere? Have a Haynes manual :D

Thanks all for your...

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Last post by waltraud
05 Jul 2015, 18:31
Coolant levels after 1.9 1y conversion

Last post by tonyandhelen « 04 Jul 2015, 21:11
Replies: 2
by tonyandhelen » 04 Jul 2015, 20:42

Hi, I've had the original 1.6d engine replaced to a 1.9 1y the header tank is full to the brim, however very little water in the expansion tank....

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Last post by tonyandhelen
04 Jul 2015, 21:11
Cam belt tensioner

Last post by boatbuilder « 05 Jul 2015, 20:14
Replies: 5
by Jonnyb416 » 04 Jul 2015, 19:57

Hi all, I want to buy a new cam belt before I have the 1Y fitted to my van. I was wondering is it best to get the belt and tensioner? Or would just...

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Last post by boatbuilder
05 Jul 2015, 20:14
Sorry lads, help needed.

Last post by eiret25 « 04 Jul 2015, 19:54
Replies: 12
by eiret25 » 01 Jul 2015, 19:51

Hey all. I have a 1.6d. Changed the fuel filter and now it won't start. Undid the injectors but it seems like the pump isn't getting the fuel. Any...

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Last post by eiret25
04 Jul 2015, 19:54
revs dropping when pulling away

Last post by stokeseys1974 « 04 Jul 2015, 15:22
Replies: 3
by stokeseys1974 » 03 Jul 2015, 19:24

Hi

Last time I had van running it sounded like a bag of spanners. Not idling and generally rough.

I've topped up oil. Cleaned and trimmed the...

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Last post by stokeseys1974
04 Jul 2015, 15:22
Fuel expansion tank query

Last post by AdrianC « 04 Jul 2015, 15:07
Replies: 7
by Hoopy_Frood » 02 Jul 2015, 14:20

I just put the fuel tank and expansion tanks back on, but am having a small crisis in confidence.
I've connected the expansion tanks to each other...

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Last post by AdrianC
04 Jul 2015, 15:07
Exhaust stud mysteriously snapped - Oh heck

Last post by ghost123uk « 04 Jul 2015, 14:22

by ghost123uk » 04 Jul 2015, 14:22

Just a blog really =

So, Saturday off, decided to tidy up a few odd jobs under the engine lid, new temp sender, new plugs and fan belt, check fuel...

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Last post by ghost123uk
04 Jul 2015, 14:22
Electric coolant pump

Last post by Laws1974 « 04 Jul 2015, 10:07
Replies: 5
by Laws1974 » 03 Jul 2015, 13:45

After the vehicle has run does the electric pump stay running for a little while after engines it is turned off?

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Last post by Laws1974
04 Jul 2015, 10:07
pushrod tube seals

Last post by Asw « 03 Jul 2015, 21:32

by Asw » 03 Jul 2015, 21:32

hi.
forgive me if there is a simple answer to this but..
I had an oil leak from a pushrod tube oil seal at the block end on my CU engine. I have...

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Last post by Asw
03 Jul 2015, 21:32
air intake

Last post by ajsimmo « 03 Jul 2015, 20:20
Replies: 3
by stokeseys1974 » 18 Jun 2015, 13:22

Anyone know where I can get an air intake (one to the carb) mine has a split where it fits onto air filter. The jubilee clip covers it but thinking...

3 Replies

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Last post by ajsimmo
03 Jul 2015, 20:20
What brake calipers do I have?! Help!

Last post by mines a money pit « 03 Jul 2015, 19:27
Replies: 2
by mines a money pit » 01 Jul 2015, 22:03

My brake calipers are looking very rusty (just like everything else) and either need a rebuild or replacement (like everything else) and also need...

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Last post by mines a money pit
03 Jul 2015, 19:27
Prestone coolant / antifreeze

Last post by Tufty_B « 03 Jul 2015, 18:45

by Tufty_B » 03 Jul 2015, 18:45

Hello, I've been a bit quiet on here recently but have been keeping an eye a few threads.

I've had a read of the wiki on coolant, however I would...

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Last post by Tufty_B
03 Jul 2015, 18:45
Engine Lid Padding

Last post by keytouch « 03 Jul 2015, 11:37
Replies: 1
by ads288 » 03 Jul 2015, 11:03

Hi All,

Went for a short drive yesterday , when I fortunately noticed a burning smell. Pulled over and discovered that some of the padding on my...

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Last post by keytouch
03 Jul 2015, 11:37
Throttle valve stuck in fuel pump?

Last post by dave friday « 03 Jul 2015, 10:12
Replies: 1
by Kelvin16 » 02 Jul 2015, 22:18

Help required please! I finally got my van started after it lying idle for over 4 years. It's a 1.9 diesel. The main problem was loads of air in the...

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Last post by dave friday
03 Jul 2015, 10:12
Turbo pressure pipe insulation

Last post by dave friday « 03 Jul 2015, 07:09

by dave friday » 03 Jul 2015, 07:09

Morning All,as above what are you lot using for insulation on the pipe that goes from the turbo to the inlet manifold?
I can only buy very large...

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Last post by dave friday
03 Jul 2015, 07:09
Won't start after running out of fuel!

Last post by dsmith1974 « 03 Jul 2015, 05:42
Replies: 10
by kevcorks » 27 Jun 2015, 13:20

Hi all

After a bit of advice. I ran out if petrol thus morning and after filling it with around ten litres couldn't get her started.

Engine...

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Last post by dsmith1974
03 Jul 2015, 05:42
Unknown item in engine bay

Last post by RogerT « 02 Jul 2015, 21:18
Replies: 17
by Andyvandy » 02 Jul 2015, 15:13
1

2
Hi,

Please could someone enlighten me as to what this part is and its function.
Haynes doesn't do diesel models so not covered in the manual.

I...
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Last post by RogerT
02 Jul 2015, 21:18
Clutch flexy fitting

Last post by RogerT « 02 Jul 2015, 20:49
Replies: 6
by RogerT » 02 Jul 2015, 12:26

I would like to fit a flex hose for my clutch, as at present I just have a pipe going straight to the slave cylinder. The movement broke the clutch...

6 Replies

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Last post by RogerT
02 Jul 2015, 20:49
How to remove hub dust caps?!?!

Last post by Lucky82 « 02 Jul 2015, 20:25
Replies: 4
by Lucky82 » 02 Jul 2015, 18:54

Having a frustrating time trying to remove the dust caps from the wheel hub. Have been tapping and prizing with a screwdriver for the past few hours...

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Last post by Lucky82
02 Jul 2015, 20:25
wbx oil pump o ring

Last post by itchyfeet « 02 Jul 2015, 20:07
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by itchyfeet » 01 Jul 2015, 20:30

So there is a groove that looks almost perfect for an o ring
looks to me like 1mm x 65mm ID viton oring would fit right in with about 0.2mm...

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Last post by itchyfeet
02 Jul 2015, 20:07
Advice needed.

Last post by colinthefox « 02 Jul 2015, 18:21
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by andyf73 » 01 Jul 2015, 21:01

My fuel pump on my 1.6d has sprung a leak. I've got a reconditioned one, how easy/hard is it to change it myself.

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Last post by colinthefox
02 Jul 2015, 18:21
Engine upgrade maybe !

Last post by anaconda « 03 Jul 2015, 22:54
Replies: 4
by ssdt » 02 Jul 2015, 16:54

Have a doka with CSS diesel and 4speed box according to log book and gear stick should be Jx and 5 speed 5 on knob taped over have a chance of 1y...

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03 Jul 2015, 22:54

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