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1.9 dg timing

Last post by Margo88 « 28 Aug 2015, 18:15
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by Margo88 » 28 Aug 2015, 18:09

Hi everyone,

I can't seem to get the wiki on timing for a 1.9 dg to load?

Can anybody tell me the figures please?

I seem to recall its 5 degrees...

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Last post by Margo88
28 Aug 2015, 18:15
mobile mechanic Isle of wight

Last post by manluka « 28 Aug 2015, 17:47
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by manluka » 24 Aug 2015, 19:19

Hi Guys, my 1987 water cooled T25 has broke dpwn. it came to a spluttering stop and I had to call a recovery wagon to tow me home.
The recovery...

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Last post by manluka
28 Aug 2015, 17:47
Loosing all power issue. Urgent help please!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 28 Aug 2015, 13:28
Replies: 3
by Lewis.. » 27 Aug 2015, 15:23

Currently sat in a roadside layby on the A361 as the van keeps dying on me. Been driving around the southwest for the past two months and now on the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
28 Aug 2015, 13:28
1.6TD JX oil pressure testing - same reading both locations?

Last post by scottyh56 « 28 Aug 2015, 09:35

by scottyh56 » 28 Aug 2015, 09:35

I have a 1988 1.6TD T25 Westfalia. Buzzing and warning light issues have lead me to invest in a pressure test kit and to my relief, taking a reading...

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Last post by scottyh56
28 Aug 2015, 09:35
Reusing Pistons 1.9 petrol

Last post by 123-jn « 27 Aug 2015, 21:13
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by mshaw1980 » 26 Aug 2015, 12:41

Hi everyone

Just measured my four pistons and all seems to be within spec Under oil control ring approx 94.01mm and around 94.15mm at the bottom of...

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Last post by 123-jn
27 Aug 2015, 21:13
1.9DF Vacuum advance...and retard?

Last post by DevonAid « 27 Aug 2015, 20:47
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by DevonAid » 24 Aug 2015, 11:49

Hi all

The elusive flat spot on our 1.9DF Devon (Solex carb, all standard, 130k miles) deserves another investigation. Generally 'Norma' is running...

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Last post by DevonAid
27 Aug 2015, 20:47
Did I buy a duff fuel pump...?

Last post by bigherb « 27 Aug 2015, 14:58
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by Santa79 » 22 Apr 2015, 18:41
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Firstly, if I say I got it from JK, I think I know what the answer is likely to be...

Anyway, My previoust thread about the engine lurching problem...
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Last post by bigherb
27 Aug 2015, 14:58
Correct fuel pump for DJ 2.1

Last post by timski « 27 Aug 2015, 14:05
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by timski » 27 Aug 2015, 09:43

Hi Guys,

Can anyone confirm this is the correct fuel pump for a DJ 2.1

Certainly looks the same. When you put in the model engine details it...

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Last post by timski
27 Aug 2015, 14:05
Plastic type fuel pipe

Last post by Smosh « 27 Aug 2015, 11:17
Replies: 7
by badgerfax » 17 May 2015, 11:35

I need to replace / rerun fuel lines for my conversion. Is it OK to do all in rubber or should I try an replicate the plastic/rubber loads of clip...

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Last post by Smosh
27 Aug 2015, 11:17
Early or late front bearings?

Last post by California Dreamin « 27 Aug 2015, 00:32
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by boatbuilder » 25 Aug 2015, 19:59

Not sure if I have early or late front bearings...
I have a November 1983 chassis number - this leads me to believe that I should have late bearings...

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Last post by California Dreamin
27 Aug 2015, 00:32
power steering rack part no

Last post by keytouch « 26 Aug 2015, 20:26
Replies: 3
by vanwesty » 26 Aug 2015, 18:56

Hi, having a bit of a sparepart sortout after selling my pickup found a power steering rack ,after looking at vw heritage partslist can't decide if...

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Last post by keytouch
26 Aug 2015, 20:26
Auspices of air cooled! Help me start her! 2.0 CU

Last post by BOXY « 26 Aug 2015, 19:25
Replies: 4
by Planty » 16 Aug 2015, 12:05

Gents and ladies. I need some advice in starting my van for the first time.

I have refreshed the engine with new gaskets, checked and measured...

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Last post by BOXY
26 Aug 2015, 19:25
Decent quality Starter Motor for a 2.1 DJ wbx in a Syncro

Last post by Dougal devon « 26 Aug 2015, 16:26
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by irishkeet » 21 Aug 2015, 13:13

Hello

Can anyone point me towards a decent starter for a 2.1 DJ wbx...its going into a syncro.

I came across the thread below and the idea of the...

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Last post by Dougal devon
26 Aug 2015, 16:26
Webber carbs

Last post by CovKid « 26 Aug 2015, 09:08
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by vwaddict » 17 Aug 2015, 21:07

Does anyone know if the webber 34 ICT carbs are any better than the stock solex on a CU ?

Are they likely to give a better performance ?

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Last post by CovKid
26 Aug 2015, 09:08
Know it all T25 mechanic in suffolk please!?

Last post by Bkfielden « 26 Aug 2015, 07:07
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by Bkfielden » 24 Aug 2015, 07:20

Hi all,

I have a 1980 T25 thought maybe to be a Bilbo conversion with a Vege air cooled petrol engine with oil cooler. What I need is a local...

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Last post by Bkfielden
26 Aug 2015, 07:07
1.9 petrol oversize rod and main bearings

Last post by itchyfeet « 26 Aug 2015, 05:37
Replies: 2
by mshaw1980 » 25 Aug 2015, 21:12

Hi everyone

After closer inspection my engine has indeed spun a rod bearing so conrod is junk. Firstly do I need to replace all four conrods or just...

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Last post by itchyfeet
26 Aug 2015, 05:37
Recommend window seal, seatbelt install mechanic in Bristol

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 25 Aug 2015, 22:05
Replies: 3
by MidLifeCrisis » 24 Aug 2015, 23:45

Friends who have just purchased a van in Bristol are looking for advice on a Bristol based mechanic to fit a 3-point seat belt on the RnR and a...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
25 Aug 2015, 22:05
Heater controls

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Aug 2015, 16:23
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by modo » 25 Aug 2015, 15:53

Can any one help me with the heater control connections? what cable goes where?I removed them and did not take note/picture of the configuration....

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Aug 2015, 16:23
1.9 petrol head stud and nuts

Last post by mshaw1980 « 25 Aug 2015, 12:16
Replies: 2
by mshaw1980 » 25 Aug 2015, 12:03

Hi everyone

Just stripped my engine down and found one of the conrod journals badly pitted, hence the horrendous knocking. I have done an engine...

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Last post by mshaw1980
25 Aug 2015, 12:16
Brakes question

Last post by Ant-t « 25 Aug 2015, 09:42
Replies: 2
by Ant-t » 24 Aug 2015, 18:33

My van has developed an audible knock after braking, not every time and doesn't effect the handling. Has anyone else experienced this or know how...

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Last post by Ant-t
25 Aug 2015, 09:42
doka

Last post by Lieutenant Dan « 25 Aug 2015, 09:41
Replies: 5
by george 57 » 20 Aug 2015, 21:28

hi just come back to the site after a couple of vw lean years..sold my camper t3..but couldn't resist a bright yellow t25 doka auto 1988 one owner :D...

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Last post by Lieutenant Dan
25 Aug 2015, 09:41
automatic auto gearbox. Check oil in final drive

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 25 Aug 2015, 07:50
Replies: 6
by Sir Brixalot » 24 Aug 2015, 20:41

Heard a clicking sound going uphill. Initially thought it was a CV joint but the local garage took the plug out next to the rear OS CV joint and said...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
25 Aug 2015, 07:50
Lower Ball Joints

Last post by Ian Hulley « 24 Aug 2015, 21:19
Replies: 10
by george2490 » 26 Jun 2015, 10:26

Morning,
Looking for some advice on lower ball joint fitting.
I don't like taking bushes and bearings to garages to be pressed in and have hankered...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
24 Aug 2015, 21:19
Brake pedal slowly drops to floor under pressure

Last post by Wychall « 24 Aug 2015, 17:51
Replies: 13
by CJH » 16 Aug 2015, 17:35

A new little 'feature' of my braking system appeared today. If I keep my foot on the brake pedal while the engine is running it slowly drops to the...

13 Replies

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Last post by Wychall
24 Aug 2015, 17:51
Tdi conversion clutch slip

Last post by davegsm82 « 24 Aug 2015, 20:22
Replies: 7
by KINGPRAWN » 23 Aug 2015, 14:22

almost 12months ago to the week. (9th sept) mt conversion was finished... Has performed faultlessly, best money I ever spent on the van ... Today I...

7 Replies

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Last post by davegsm82
24 Aug 2015, 20:22
can you recommend me a garage? (Mid-wales / shropshire)

Last post by thomasj « 23 Aug 2015, 10:32
Replies: 3
by jamiesmack » 20 Aug 2015, 15:20

Hi all,

On a recent trip to the coast our camper Betty decided to loose her clutch fluid all over the road and we had to get towed off to a garage...

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Last post by thomasj
23 Aug 2015, 10:32
droping petrol tank

Last post by Smosh « 22 Aug 2015, 19:01
Replies: 8
by Shaundon » 08 Mar 2015, 17:59

Need to remove my petrol tank and have seen a couple of you tube videos that seem quite simple but they have the van up on a lift. They remove the...

8 Replies

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Last post by Smosh
22 Aug 2015, 19:01
Temp gauge moving more

Last post by CovKid « 22 Aug 2015, 17:57
Replies: 7
by Budgie7 » 14 Aug 2015, 22:25

Don't know if I am being paranoid, the temp gauge on my 2.1 auto has always stayed reasonably static at just below the warning light on the gauge and...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Aug 2015, 17:57
Right hand side noise 1.9DG

Last post by Ian Hulley « 22 Aug 2015, 10:50
Replies: 7
by D16LJM » 21 Aug 2015, 18:51

I have been working on my van for around a week and it has been started almost every day but not run for long but today the right hand side sounds...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
22 Aug 2015, 10:50
Exhaust replacement, 1.9 watercooled, petrol 1990 (H)

Last post by Roydini « 21 Aug 2015, 21:35
Replies: 26
by 5iggy » 15 Aug 2015, 14:34
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Hi People,

I'm considering replacing the complete exhaust system on my Holdsworth camper which has lasted best part of 20 years, thing worrying me...
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Last post by Roydini
21 Aug 2015, 21:35
Snapped v-belt, steam, hard shoulder time

Last post by bhagatsingh « 21 Aug 2015, 20:17
Replies: 4
by bhagatsingh » 21 Aug 2015, 09:25

hi,

taking my T25 1986 1.9 home last night - suddenly the temp hit up, steam coming from the engine, water dripping from the back, engine cut out....

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Last post by bhagatsingh
21 Aug 2015, 20:17
Gearbox Failure (I'm in Slovenia on a road trip) Please help

Last post by silverbullet « 21 Aug 2015, 18:15
Replies: 6
by CaseyCamper » 19 Aug 2015, 12:21

HI guys, I'm desperately looking for some help. I'm away in the van on the start of a 3 month road trip. Got to Slovenia and heard some weird noises...

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Last post by silverbullet
21 Aug 2015, 18:15
ignition timing df engine

Last post by itchyfeet « 21 Aug 2015, 16:21
Replies: 3
by mickeyflyn » 21 Aug 2015, 11:38

Hi guys,it's been a while since i last posted although i keep an eye on the boards.

i just did the timing on my 1.9 wbxr df engine.new plugs,new...

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Last post by itchyfeet
21 Aug 2015, 16:21
Fuel filler pipe

Last post by T25Lincs « 21 Aug 2015, 10:48
Replies: 2
by T25Lincs » 19 Aug 2015, 16:55

Hi

Does anyone know if you can get a replacement fuel filler pipe . I have a 1980 Devon but all i can find are the neck filler replacements

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Last post by T25Lincs
21 Aug 2015, 10:48
Offer of used engine 1.6D

Last post by tommin « 21 Aug 2015, 09:42
Replies: 35
by tommin » 20 Jun 2015, 10:30
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Yesterday I got offered a n/a engine (non turbo) 1.6D running and with no issues for a give away price :D to good to give up :D
Now for some help or...
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Last post by tommin
21 Aug 2015, 09:42
Sticking brakes / Vapour lock

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Aug 2015, 06:02
Replies: 2
by Lucky82 » 20 Aug 2015, 12:20

Hello all,

After a pretty rigourous weekend of hilly country driving an issue with the brakes developed.

When driving from cold, the brakes work...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Aug 2015, 06:02
Flooding Pierburg Carb

Last post by CovKid « 20 Aug 2015, 18:57
Replies: 8
by The Bishop » 20 Aug 2015, 09:48

The good news is that I rarely have to use fools gold as I run on LPG but....

Engine 1.9DG
Carb Peirburg 2E

I had a little issue with crap in the...

8 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
20 Aug 2015, 18:57
Clutch

Last post by ELVIS « 20 Aug 2015, 12:17
Replies: 8
by D16LJM » 19 Aug 2015, 18:32

I have replaced my slave cylinder as it was weeping, I have bled the system and what came out was completely black but I now think my master cylinder...

8 Replies

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Last post by ELVIS
20 Aug 2015, 12:17
Front Shock Bolt washers

Last post by Aidan « 20 Aug 2015, 05:17
Replies: 6
by crazymilk » 18 Aug 2015, 15:28

Just replaced my front shocks
As I undone the bottom shock bolt it appears there was a tapered type washer that was in pieces?
Anybody know what this...

6 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
20 Aug 2015, 05:17
1.9 water cooled engine blown up

Last post by itchyfeet « 19 Aug 2015, 19:38
Replies: 4
by the gardners » 19 Aug 2015, 18:31

My 1.9 water cooled autosleeper has sadly given up the ghost, with the oil light flashing and a buzzer that I have never heard before, after stopping...

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Last post by itchyfeet
19 Aug 2015, 19:38
AAZ with 'V' pulleys

Last post by Andyvandy « 19 Aug 2015, 19:37
Replies: 2
by Andyvandy » 19 Aug 2015, 17:51

just wondered how common the AAZ engine is with 'V' pulley on engine and ancillary equipment.
Searches on the WEB and info from the local VW dealer...

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Last post by Andyvandy
19 Aug 2015, 19:37
Hampshire rolling road

Last post by silverbullet « 19 Aug 2015, 17:36
Replies: 5
by dubslug » 13 Aug 2015, 10:25

Hi all, finally got the old girl usable, so now I would like to get last bit of tune up done on rolling road. Anybody know anywhere near basingstoke...

5 Replies

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Last post by silverbullet
19 Aug 2015, 17:36
Rear Diff lock

Last post by Aidan « 19 Aug 2015, 12:47
Replies: 1
by Twistedpro » 19 Aug 2015, 09:08

This is probably a stupid question but is it possible to fit a diff lock onto a automatic T25? I am finding i am venturing into a few more places...

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Last post by Aidan
19 Aug 2015, 12:47
tow bar mount

Last post by itchyfeet « 19 Aug 2015, 11:56
Replies: 1
by jameshamilton » 19 Aug 2015, 09:38

I'm looking to mount a bike rack on my tow bar, only one of the previous owners of my van has clearly reversed into something (at some speed) and has...

1 Replies

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Last post by itchyfeet
19 Aug 2015, 11:56
Bernd Jager.de question

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 19 Aug 2015, 09:52
Replies: 1
by Hoopy_Frood » 19 Aug 2015, 09:36

Can anyone explain the 'old parts refund system' this shop offers?
I'm a bit confused as to what the final prices will be

New wbx heads are the...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
19 Aug 2015, 09:52
1.9 dg clouds of smoke, help needed

Last post by itchyfeet « 19 Aug 2015, 07:31
Replies: 6
by BJay » 18 Aug 2015, 16:38

Hi

I took my t25 for a nice run on Sunday and whilst driving on the motorway at 60 mph I looked in my rear view mirror to see a cloud of white /...

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Last post by itchyfeet
19 Aug 2015, 07:31
Auto choke failed on Pierburg 2e3, DG 1.9

Last post by ScienceBoy « 18 Aug 2015, 23:03
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by ScienceBoy » 10 Aug 2015, 19:07

So a few weeks ago Harry doesn't want to start very easily. Having to gas it but good and rev as choke not coming on after the old tap on the acc...

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Last post by ScienceBoy
18 Aug 2015, 23:03
Brake pedal hard and Van not braking

Last post by frogmella85 « 18 Aug 2015, 21:13
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by frogmella85 » 18 Aug 2015, 15:28

Hello everyone,

Hopefully a clever person on god forum will be able to help me.

I keep my van in a dry storage unit, I took it out last month to...

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Last post by frogmella85
18 Aug 2015, 21:13
Intermittant backfiring 1988 1.9 petrol

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Aug 2015, 18:00
Replies: 23
by triumph2.5pi » 08 Mar 2015, 20:58
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Hi. I'm wondering if anyone can suggest possible causes for mystery intermittent backfiring? When it happens it can be difficult to start and...
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Last post by kevtherev
18 Aug 2015, 18:00
2.1 MV Oil?

Last post by Gusbang « 18 Aug 2015, 17:03
Replies: 5
by Gusbang » 16 Aug 2015, 10:47

What oil is recommended for a 2.1 MV?

Done a search but seem to come up with different answers, so far its either VW Platinum 5w/40 fully synthetic...

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18 Aug 2015, 17:03

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