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Urgent help diesel fuel pump seal removal problem

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 04 Aug 2015, 19:12
Replies: 5
by nevill3 » 15 Jul 2015, 17:31

Hi I am in urgent need of some advice, I am trying to replace the main drive shaft seal on my early cs non turbo diesel. I have got the sprocket off...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
04 Aug 2015, 19:12
Pierburg 2E splitting

Last post by itchyfeet « 04 Aug 2015, 17:20
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by The Bishop » 04 Aug 2015, 12:59

before I force anything....

So the short story is that I had crap in my fuel tank. I seem to have cleared this, new filter and cleaned the...

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Last post by itchyfeet
04 Aug 2015, 17:20
Suspension

Last post by CovKid « 04 Aug 2015, 14:45
Replies: 8
by RogerT » 02 Aug 2015, 00:25

Hi All
I have been forced to start considering the suspension on my van. Was away for a 2 week holiday, and the absence of engine problems, coolant...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Aug 2015, 14:45
Front Bumpstops

Last post by silverbullet « 04 Aug 2015, 09:07
Replies: 3
by crazymilk » 04 Aug 2015, 08:15

Are these part of the plastic shock cover or are they separate and can be removed from the cover?

I would like to replace the bumpstop however I can...

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Last post by silverbullet
04 Aug 2015, 09:07
Fuel pump leaking oil.

Last post by Wingit100 « 03 Aug 2015, 22:03
Replies: 6
by Wingit100 » 02 Aug 2015, 13:48

Hello there, a little advice please. Having just returned from a 2000 mile trip around Europe with our good ol van performing handsomely I've parked...

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Last post by Wingit100
03 Aug 2015, 22:03
Van won't start!

Last post by dickie14 « 03 Aug 2015, 21:18

by dickie14 » 03 Aug 2015, 21:18

So my 2.0 CU auto camper has developed a fun new quirk...

If I start it and it only runs for a few seconds before stopping the engine, occasionally...

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Last post by dickie14
03 Aug 2015, 21:18
Starter not engaging in the flywheel after engine transplant

Last post by ghost123uk « 06 Aug 2015, 09:04
Replies: 4
by Holliesdad » 03 Aug 2015, 20:53

Hi, I have a very perplexing problem with my Autohomes Kamper. I have gone through two engine transplants from Cs to jx to 1y. Each swap involved...

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Last post by ghost123uk
06 Aug 2015, 09:04
Gearbox Question

Last post by silverbullet « 03 Aug 2015, 18:13
Replies: 7
by Titus A Duxass » 03 Aug 2015, 05:53

I want to fit a speed signal sensor.
The type that I have is a sensor that can read the CV bolt heads.

I want to drill and tap (M8) this tab on the...

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Last post by silverbullet
03 Aug 2015, 18:13
Brake and engine power issues

Last post by Peter-T « 03 Aug 2015, 17:15
Replies: 9
by Peter-T » 19 Jul 2015, 14:15

So i've just got back from a 1600+ mile round trip to the South of France to see the Tour De France. 95% of the trip went without issue but I did...

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Last post by Peter-T
03 Aug 2015, 17:15
Engine trouble help please

Last post by Jim San « 03 Aug 2015, 16:04
Replies: 5
by Wiredone2 » 02 Aug 2015, 19:24

Hi guys, me and the family are on holiday trip, been to Bestival, now in Bristol, stopped on the way here for Sunday roast van was going great (...

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Last post by Jim San
03 Aug 2015, 16:04
Coolent pipe location trobble

Last post by Louislewin « 03 Aug 2015, 15:30
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by Louislewin » 03 Aug 2015, 13:52

Hello was put the engin back in the van today and found a pipe resting on top of the gear box that previous owner had blocked off with a bolt I...

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Last post by Louislewin
03 Aug 2015, 15:30
Torque Converter oil seal replacement

Last post by R0B « 03 Aug 2015, 12:27
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by Elli » 02 Aug 2015, 01:10

Need to replace a Torque Converter Oil Seal on my 1985 Caravelle Pop Top 1.9 GW Automatic.
Since it is quite inaccessible, is there anything I should...

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Last post by R0B
03 Aug 2015, 12:27
vacuum advance hose

Last post by ads288 « 03 Aug 2015, 10:14
Replies: 2
by ads288 » 03 Aug 2015, 08:37

Hi all,

In the process of trying to fix my badly running engine - I've replaced a previous owner bodge job piece of pipe from the carb to the vac...

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Last post by ads288
03 Aug 2015, 10:14
Help me decide - noisy tappet

Last post by JNW « 02 Aug 2015, 14:59
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by JNW » 27 Nov 2014, 07:40

Hello

I have a noisy hydraulic lifter - sounds like just one. The noise quietens after a long run, but comes back quite quickly. There's about 88k...

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Last post by JNW
02 Aug 2015, 14:59
driveshaft bolts

Last post by CovKid « 01 Aug 2015, 19:32
Replies: 12
by dave lfc » 31 Jul 2015, 20:24

hi everyone just been driving home and driveshaft came out.luckily enough there was still one bolt hanging in the rubber so i could put it back on...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Aug 2015, 19:32
will a 1.9dg engine bar fit a 2.0cu Aircooled engine. ?

Last post by nutbox « 01 Aug 2015, 18:03
Replies: 2
by nutbox » 01 Aug 2015, 14:11

Hi there.
As the title says ,are these engine bars interchangeable, because they look the same.
Cheers dazz

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Last post by nutbox
01 Aug 2015, 18:03
Is this a reworked DJ to a DG ?

Last post by toolsntat « 01 Aug 2015, 07:23
Replies: 2
by toolsntat » 29 Jul 2015, 22:17

Was this possible?

Cheers
Andy

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Last post by toolsntat
01 Aug 2015, 07:23
1.9 diesel VAG engine conversion

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 31 Jul 2015, 19:40
Replies: 3
by islandboy » 31 Jul 2015, 18:29

I'm going along, tomorrow, to look at a 1980 T25 Holdsworth Villa Conversion.

The advertiser states it has had 1.9 diesel VAG engine conversion....

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
31 Jul 2015, 19:40
nearside wiper spindle

Last post by islandboy « 31 Jul 2015, 16:28
Replies: 2
by islandboy » 27 Jul 2015, 10:30

I need to replace the nearside wiper spindle on my RHD 1985 T25 but google searches have been in vain, only showing up as discontinued item. Anyone...

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Last post by islandboy
31 Jul 2015, 16:28
Starter motor refurb sought, help needed.

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 31 Jul 2015, 14:52
Replies: 2
by normal rules » 30 Jul 2015, 14:59

Ok so I have removed starter motor from van, checked brushes, given the relevant parts a clean and inspected it. Put back on and still starts...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
31 Jul 2015, 14:52
Distributor drive gear not engaging

Last post by handsmann « 31 Jul 2015, 07:29
Replies: 16
by handsmann » 28 Jul 2015, 19:45
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We have a 1985 van with a 1.9 WBX (DG) that I have been unable to get running for over three weeks now. Our mechanic took a look at it a week ago,...
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Last post by handsmann
31 Jul 2015, 07:29
Power Loss

Last post by ghost123uk « 31 Jul 2015, 05:27
Replies: 9
by vwroyd » 29 Jul 2015, 21:39

Hi,

Tonight I was driving along a duel carriageway at about 65mph when I lost power.. I thought I had run out of petrol and had a gallon on me so I...

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Last post by ghost123uk
31 Jul 2015, 05:27
1.6TD JX watercooled intercooler

Last post by dave friday « 31 Jul 2015, 04:52
Replies: 42
by Wedgbury » 26 Jul 2015, 17:43
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After a bit of advice which I'm sure everybody won't mind :D

Looking on the forum and after speaking to a few people the engine change to a 1.9TDI...
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Last post by dave friday
31 Jul 2015, 04:52
Bentley Manual

Last post by sallysparkle2 « 30 Jul 2015, 20:29

by sallysparkle2 » 30 Jul 2015, 20:29

Hi everyone,

I have a bit of a gearbox issue and it will probably need stripping down. I was advised to take a peep at the Bentley manual for this....

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Last post by sallysparkle2
30 Jul 2015, 20:29
Blue Smoke on Start Up

Last post by ghost123uk « 30 Jul 2015, 17:04
Replies: 3
by crazymilk » 30 Jul 2015, 10:34

Just wondering what the prognosis may be with blue smoke on start up on my 1.9 DG Water Cooled Wasser?
Is it time to proceed with the EJ25 Subaru I...

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Last post by ghost123uk
30 Jul 2015, 17:04
t25 lost water when stationary

Last post by R0B « 30 Jul 2015, 12:23
Replies: 3
by Semayrag » 30 Jul 2015, 08:46

hi all, ive just bought a t25, A reg, drove it 20 miles, no problem, engine heat was fine, got home, and all of a sudden i had loads of water pouring...

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Last post by R0B
30 Jul 2015, 12:23
1.9 TDI AHU Top Dead Centre Advice

Last post by Bigjcc55 « 03 Aug 2015, 19:43
Replies: 9
by VirginAtlantic » 30 Jul 2015, 06:20

Hi I have an AHU 1.9 TDI engine and I'm looking to see if anyone has knowledge of the crankcase position for TDC on the pulley side?

I don't have...

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Last post by Bigjcc55
03 Aug 2015, 19:43
How to....brake servo connection to manifold

Last post by paulandchez « 29 Jul 2015, 22:40

by paulandchez » 29 Jul 2015, 22:40

I'm in the process of upgrading my carbs to a set of drla's and I've got a set of these empi manifolds

onclick= window.open(this.href);return...

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Last post by paulandchez
29 Jul 2015, 22:40
crank seal, timing belt side

Last post by itchyfeet « 29 Jul 2015, 20:40
Replies: 4
by newkid » 29 Jul 2015, 16:23

Ive stripped everything down ready to change this bar the crank pulley, is it a left hand or right hand turning bolt? Have checked but couldnt find...

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Last post by itchyfeet
29 Jul 2015, 20:40
Starter motor verdict.

Last post by normal rules « 29 Jul 2015, 18:06
Replies: 4
by normal rules » 28 Jul 2015, 20:55

Ok. I've read the wiki. My baby n was starting intermittently at turn of key. The solenoid clicks so I believe it's doing what it should. I removed...

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Last post by normal rules
29 Jul 2015, 18:06
Front bearings

Last post by shepster « 29 Jul 2015, 14:57
Replies: 3
by nicktennear » 29 Jul 2015, 09:26

About to replace discs using Brickwerks discs and thinking about bearings, found these on Amazon at a ridiculously cheap price. Used the seller...

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Last post by shepster
29 Jul 2015, 14:57
Any ideas what this could be.

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Jul 2015, 12:48
Replies: 15
by normal rules » 28 Jul 2015, 17:26
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Had my van for about 2 months and noticed this when I got it. It is not a wet patch but there is clearly something making Causing it.
Any ideas. I...
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Last post by kevtherev
29 Jul 2015, 12:48
Can you test an engine on a shelf?

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Jul 2015, 10:04
Replies: 56
by DoubleOSeven » 19 May 2015, 19:43
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Title: Purchasing 2nd hand engines
Van details: 1.9 DG engine (it's dead, it's not resting), 1984 Caravelle
Description: Replacement engine sat on...
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Last post by kevtherev
29 Jul 2015, 10:04
Spring Compressors

Last post by crazymilk « 29 Jul 2015, 08:35
Replies: 3
by crazymilk » 28 Jul 2015, 12:33

Hi there
I am always spending far too much buggering around on my suspension with upgrades, repairs ect and always struggle removing the...

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Last post by crazymilk
29 Jul 2015, 08:35
G13 Coolant for T25?

Last post by Mmalkie « 28 Jul 2015, 21:06
Replies: 15
by family4t25 » 31 Aug 2014, 08:00
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Hi,

I was a lurker on the external site while choosing which would be our first camper van and I appreciate all I have learnt reading since the...
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Last post by Mmalkie
28 Jul 2015, 21:06
AMC head failure! Carnage!

Last post by silverbullet « 28 Jul 2015, 10:38
Replies: 12
by silverbullet » 27 Jul 2015, 19:51

Si at T3 volution passed this one to me for a postmortem under the bandsaw, so before I hack it up to see if the waterjackets are really any better...

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Last post by silverbullet
28 Jul 2015, 10:38
Aircooled Engine Misfire and Oil Consumption. Engine Rebuild

Last post by mitchell72 « 28 Jul 2015, 09:55
Replies: 4
by mitchell72 » 27 Jul 2015, 13:27

Does anybody know of a good Aircooled engine rebuilder in the Grantham / Lincolnshire area. I have a 1982 2.0 CU Aircooled Viking/Explorer which has...

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Last post by mitchell72
28 Jul 2015, 09:55
exhaust replacement TODAY PLEASE!!

Last post by wxm1873 « 28 Jul 2015, 06:29
Replies: 7
by star1320om » 27 Jul 2015, 00:26

We are catching a ferry on tuesday and the exhaust has just gone!.. A desperate plea if anyone knows anyone who would be willing to replace our...

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Last post by wxm1873
28 Jul 2015, 06:29
Sourcing a part

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Jul 2015, 06:10
Replies: 11
by Spude » 25 Jul 2015, 21:51

I have a 1900 water cooled and the pipe that comes from the water pump to the block has a leak .I need to source the part any ideas where i could get...

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Last post by kevtherev
28 Jul 2015, 06:10
Starter motor strip down problem

Last post by CovKid « 27 Jul 2015, 23:27
Replies: 3
by normal rules » 27 Jul 2015, 16:08

Can't get the two flathead screws on the end of the starter motor cap removed. Despite soaking in plus gas. Any help appreciated

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Last post by CovKid
27 Jul 2015, 23:27
Starter motor make and model number?

Last post by CovKid « 27 Jul 2015, 22:08
Replies: 13
by normal rules » 24 Jul 2015, 21:25

I have a 1985 1.9 dg transporter petrol (autosleeper vt20). does anyone know what make and model the starter motor is. i plan to remove it and...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Jul 2015, 22:08
Juddering up hill

Last post by waltraud « 27 Jul 2015, 20:45
Replies: 9
by waltraud » 10 Aug 2014, 10:34

83 DG Westy with camping load and 4 people. Generally runs v well. When going up certain hills not necessarily steep it can start to judder a bit and...

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Last post by waltraud
27 Jul 2015, 20:45
Temp gauge at three quarters after new stat, pump and coolan

Last post by ghost123uk « 27 Jul 2015, 06:29
Replies: 12
by CaseyCamper » 26 Jul 2015, 09:20

Hey guys n gals, I would really appreciate your help with an issue I'm having. So I replaced my thermostat (87° opening Febi Bilstein brand), water...

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Last post by ghost123uk
27 Jul 2015, 06:29
clutch fork seized after engine replacement

Last post by stevie43_uk « 26 Jul 2015, 14:21
Replies: 8
by stevie43_uk » 23 Jul 2015, 20:22

Hi all,

I'm at the end of my tether !

I've recently replaced my engine , new clutch and bearing - put it all back together. - bled the clutch and...

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Last post by stevie43_uk
26 Jul 2015, 14:21
reputable t25 mechanics

Last post by CovKid « 26 Jul 2015, 09:21
Replies: 2
by stokeseys1974 » 25 Jul 2015, 10:41

Hi all. Have a t25 1.9dg syncro. Need it serviced as it's cutting out and don't want to start messing with it myself.

So where do people go??? I...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Jul 2015, 09:21
Core Plug Popped On Today's Trip To Belgium

Last post by silverbullet « 25 Jul 2015, 14:40
Replies: 25
by Jus » 22 Jul 2015, 17:08
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Hi, I wonder if anyone can advise. The family were all packed up and set for a ten day trip to Belgium in our '87 W/C 1.9 Petrol T25 when our core...
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Last post by silverbullet
25 Jul 2015, 14:40
Unusual MOT failure......

Last post by toolsntat « 25 Jul 2015, 12:40

by toolsntat » 25 Jul 2015, 12:40

Well it passed as it happens but while in there it failed to select reverse :shock:

A bit of pushing and shoving and it was adjusted by a couple of...

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Last post by toolsntat
25 Jul 2015, 12:40
Adjustable Push Rod Tubes - Watercooled 1.9dg

Last post by 123-jn « 24 Jul 2015, 17:57
Replies: 10
by adhoc1979 » 23 Jul 2015, 11:53

Afternoon,

Looking for some advice and guidance. Can you fit adjustable push rod tubes to a 1.9dg water cooled engine. I don't fancy having to...

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Last post by 123-jn
24 Jul 2015, 17:57
Heater blowing cold air only

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 24 Jul 2015, 09:23
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by Hoopy_Frood » 22 Jul 2015, 08:36

I took the van out for a shake down run last night and noticed that my hot air blower isn't putting out any warm air. My radiator is getting hot, and...

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24 Jul 2015, 09:23

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