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Visual Differences between 1.7d and 1.6d engine

Last post by xr219 « 02 Jun 2015, 13:07
Replies: 4
by T25vanman » 01 Jun 2015, 21:51

Hi all. I'm a newbie.
Looking to try and identify what lump is in my van.
What are the, if any, Visual Differences between 1.7d and 1.6d engine...

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Last post by xr219
02 Jun 2015, 13:07
the engine shop

Last post by kevtherev « 02 Jun 2015, 09:10
Replies: 4
by bukefc@hotmail.com » 01 Jun 2015, 19:11

Hi all,

I am looking to source a Recon 1600 jx td and this company have one. TES aka the engine shop. Has anyone dealt with this company?

Thanks

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Last post by kevtherev
02 Jun 2015, 09:10
Gear linkage help!

Last post by CovKid « 01 Jun 2015, 22:34
Replies: 1
by Marlingster » 01 Jun 2015, 20:02

Hi all, I have recently encountered trouble selecting forward gears but not all the time, reverse has alwYs been a work of art but all of a sudden...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Jun 2015, 22:34
Oil leak advice needed.

Last post by Wiredone2 « 01 Jun 2015, 18:06
Replies: 10
by Wiredone2 » 31 May 2015, 22:50

Hello there,

Hopefully someone can help, unfortunately don't have loads of experience with the oily bits although I have been known to get my hands...

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Last post by Wiredone2
01 Jun 2015, 18:06
Front disc splash guards

Last post by Andyvandy « 01 Jun 2015, 16:40
Replies: 2
by Andyvandy » 31 May 2015, 18:52

Thanks to everyone who has helped me so far in my effort to get my Westy back on the road after 4 years.

I have removed the front hub and all that...

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Last post by Andyvandy
01 Jun 2015, 16:40
Pressure testing water jacket

Last post by ghost123uk « 01 Jun 2015, 13:30
Replies: 2
by dec » 31 May 2015, 18:57

Once I get the liners,cylinder head and all the correct seals in place (thanks for the advice on which sealant to use) and everything is correctly...

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Last post by ghost123uk
01 Jun 2015, 13:30
1.6 turbo diesel low power

Last post by Timburrows « 01 Jun 2015, 09:59
Replies: 2
by chief wigam » 31 May 2015, 20:44

Any help appreciated. Just put my camper back together, put in my 1.6 turbo diesel engine and it starts first turn but is very low powered.
It's...

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Last post by Timburrows
01 Jun 2015, 09:59
Engine Temperature.....1.6TD

Last post by Timburrows « 01 Jun 2015, 08:37
Replies: 8
by GrahamL » 24 May 2015, 10:05

Hi,
I have now have my van on the road for a couple of months after extensive work on the body. Now completing two relatively long trips of 120 and...

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Last post by Timburrows
01 Jun 2015, 08:37
Falling out of love with the van - Pt 2 - Head Bolt Sheared

Last post by ajsimmo « 31 May 2015, 23:50
Replies: 15
by adhoc1979 » 07 May 2015, 13:29
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Driving to work this morning in our lovely Tillie Anne the van when all of a sudden she started to struggle power wise. Looking about in the usual...
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Last post by ajsimmo
31 May 2015, 23:50
what turbo?

Last post by bukefc@hotmail.com « 31 May 2015, 21:13
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by bukefc@hotmail.com » 31 May 2015, 17:16

Hi,
I am reinstalling back to original a 1600 jx turbo diesel engine into my 88 westfalia. I have found this turbo
onclick=...

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Last post by bukefc@hotmail.com
31 May 2015, 21:13
Carb questions - Vac pipes & choke pull-down

Last post by eddbmxdude « 31 May 2015, 17:30
Replies: 10
by eddbmxdude » 23 May 2015, 18:52

Hi everyone,

Bought our van a long time ago and used to have a thread on here tracking our progress on it. It's been so long our thread got...

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Last post by eddbmxdude
31 May 2015, 17:30
Overheating and (a lot) of white smoke...

Last post by Jetfitzmaurice « 31 May 2015, 16:30
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by GrimeyGerry » 31 May 2015, 14:46

Please can anyone help before I take a trip to a garage tomorrow?!

I've got a 1.9 diesel (1990) and it's been reading a bit warm on the gauge for...

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Last post by Jetfitzmaurice
31 May 2015, 16:30
Engine sealants

Last post by itchyfeet « 31 May 2015, 07:24
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by dec » 30 May 2015, 19:15

I still havnt quite got the hang of these forums yet, but here goes.
Can anyone suggest what type of Sealants I should be using on 1.9 wbx part...

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Last post by itchyfeet
31 May 2015, 07:24
how to post a query on to the technical forum

Last post by itchyfeet « 31 May 2015, 07:08
Replies: 5
by dec » 17 May 2015, 20:46

I'm new to chat rooms / forums etc, can someone help and lead me in the right direction.
Thanks dec member no2333

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Last post by itchyfeet
31 May 2015, 07:08
ATE master Cylinder

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 30 May 2015, 18:13
Replies: 4
by Andyvandy » 30 May 2015, 14:37

Does anyone know where I may get an overhaul kit for the ATE master cylinder?

I can only find complete master cylinders for sale.

Hope someone can...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
30 May 2015, 18:13
No compression on cylinder 3, help needed

Last post by bobob « 30 May 2015, 10:12
Replies: 29
by bobob » 27 May 2015, 22:19
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Looking for some help as am drawing a blank here.

Have had a misfire since owning our 83 1.9 DG. Tried plugs, leads, cap, rotor arm etc but didn't...
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Last post by bobob
30 May 2015, 10:12
Tappet noise

Last post by itchyfeet « 29 May 2015, 19:07
Replies: 11
by TONYT25T25 » 25 May 2015, 18:54

I have an intermittent tappet noise, It sound as if it is the rear N/S tappet which occasionally is quite noisy but goes away after a couple of...

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Last post by itchyfeet
29 May 2015, 19:07
Correct plugs and leads for a CU?

Last post by marlinowner « 29 May 2015, 14:03
Replies: 5
by Tysoe » 29 May 2015, 09:54

Hi Guys,

After some advice on the correct plugs and leads for a 2.0 CU engine.

I suspect i may have been running the wrong plugs and/or leads.

I'm...

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Last post by marlinowner
29 May 2015, 14:03
1.7d spares

Last post by monkeyboysee « 29 May 2015, 11:08

by monkeyboysee » 29 May 2015, 11:08

so, picked up the new van, its a 1.7d. as it is ignored in the Haynes, could anyone tell me which spares i need to get together to carry?

in the old...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
29 May 2015, 11:08
Loss of power + Backfire + Juddering Camper

Last post by kevtherev « 28 May 2015, 21:40
Replies: 8
by cubensis » 25 May 2015, 16:55

Hello all, just been from Manchester to Hay-on-wye, 300 mile round trip. After about 100 miles of the van driving fine it started to lose power and...

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Last post by kevtherev
28 May 2015, 21:40
Separating CV joint from the axels

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 28 May 2015, 18:00
Replies: 10
by Jonnyb416 » 25 May 2015, 22:05

Hi all, I need to get the CV joints off to replace the boos. Last time I used my mates vice and whacked it out but I don't have access to that at the...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
28 May 2015, 18:00
Gear lever extension.

Last post by simoncummins « 28 May 2015, 16:05
Replies: 2
by simoncummins » 27 May 2015, 21:35

Where can I get a late 14mm t25 specific one from. (Not the ones that do a t4 as well)

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Last post by simoncummins
28 May 2015, 16:05
testing for air leaks

Last post by ads288 « 28 May 2015, 16:00

by ads288 » 28 May 2015, 16:00

Hi all,

I've had this intermittent problem with my van juddering and sometimes cutting out. Often it will make a loud pop when I turn the ignition...

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Last post by ads288
28 May 2015, 16:00
Excessive oil pressure

Last post by barneyrubble « 28 May 2015, 15:26
Replies: 9
by barneyrubble » 28 May 2015, 10:14

Seems my 1.6 jx td is suffering from excessive oil pressure. It has been burning lots of oil (think james bond getaway) spotting oil on to the tail...

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Last post by barneyrubble
28 May 2015, 15:26
Backfire and White Smoke

Last post by ghost123uk « 28 May 2015, 11:23
Replies: 6
by kungfuontoast » 25 May 2015, 12:26

Hi everyone, this is all I could find on the Wiki that closely matches what happened yesterday:

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

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Last post by ghost123uk
28 May 2015, 11:23
Looking for 45 degree oil filler neck adapter

Last post by Daztwigg « 02 Jul 2015, 20:13
Replies: 15
by Winchweight » 28 May 2015, 09:19
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Anyone know where I can get one? I have seen what appears to be a stock item that just fits to the oil filler hole, then the cap fits to it.

To fit...
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Last post by Daztwigg
02 Jul 2015, 20:13
Strange Coughing Problems, Advice Needed Urgently

Last post by ghost123uk « 28 May 2015, 06:06
Replies: 21
by ReubenGB » 14 May 2015, 16:35
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Hi All!
Myself and my girlfriend bought our '89 T25 July last year in Corwall. We had an LPG conversion done in Devon, and after working hard all...
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Last post by ghost123uk
28 May 2015, 06:06
Cant tighten altenator

Last post by chrisdc « 27 May 2015, 22:57
Replies: 7
by martin t25 » 24 May 2015, 19:16

Noticed belt was slack on my 2.0 ac , the bolt that holds the altenator tention was loose I now cant get a bolt to wind in as the threads are...

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Last post by chrisdc
27 May 2015, 22:57
Rich Mixture

Last post by Ant-t « 27 May 2015, 19:56
Replies: 2
by Ant-t » 26 May 2015, 10:13

I checked my plugs yesterday and they're pretty sooty, the haynes manual suggests a rich mixture. My carb is a standard 2E4 and I believe there is a...

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Last post by Ant-t
27 May 2015, 19:56
lost reverse gear/1st

Last post by MrT3 « 27 May 2015, 17:43
Replies: 2
by MrT3 » 25 May 2015, 19:15

the joys - lost reverse gear and 1st is hit n miss today, but i managed to get it back to the campsite we are staying on in Sidmouth. This came...

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Last post by MrT3
27 May 2015, 17:43
T25 camper

Last post by dsmith1974 « 27 May 2015, 14:15
Replies: 4
by PaulD74 » 26 May 2015, 19:42

T25 camper . Does anyone know a good specialist in se London area I could take mine to ? Needs help and throwing money at idiots at mo .

4 Replies

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Last post by dsmith1974
27 May 2015, 14:15
Oil level

Last post by itchyfeet « 27 May 2015, 11:41
Replies: 5
by sternal » 26 May 2015, 20:41

Why when checking my oil when its been left standing the oil level on the dipstick is all over the dipstick to the markers, but when checking again a...

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Last post by itchyfeet
27 May 2015, 11:41
Fuel tank outlets

Last post by badgerfax « 27 May 2015, 11:40
Replies: 2
by badgerfax » 27 May 2015, 10:24

Is it ok to swap flow and return outlets on petrol tank.
I cant think of any reason why not and it would suit my new external pump setup to be fed...

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Last post by badgerfax
27 May 2015, 11:40
Drive Shaft

Last post by VWMAK « 27 May 2015, 09:16
Replies: 6
by VWMAK » 26 May 2015, 11:25

Hi,

Driving up a steep hill on a fine bank holiday trip in Wales. Change gear - slight bang and no forward drive!

Looks like drive shaft has come...

6 Replies

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Last post by VWMAK
27 May 2015, 09:16
Vises/vices for your home workshop

Last post by itchyfeet « 27 May 2015, 07:02
Replies: 1
by silverbullet » 27 May 2015, 06:42

We have had the same Record #23 (fitters vise, 6 with quick release) on the workshop bench since 1960.
You cant beat a proper Made in England product...

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Last post by itchyfeet
27 May 2015, 07:02
Should Pistons be perfectly square in barrels?

Last post by paulandchez « 26 May 2015, 22:16
Replies: 11
by paulandchez » 26 May 2015, 18:59

I'm well on with my rebuild now, and got to the point where I wanted to measure the deck height so I can shim the barrels to get them all about the...

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Last post by paulandchez
26 May 2015, 22:16
Replacement heater hose

Last post by Smcknighty « 26 May 2015, 20:32
Replies: 2
by Smcknighty » 26 May 2015, 19:50

I have the fuel tank out to replace the rusty radiator pipes. I thought I'd replace the heater hose same time. I measure the heater matrix ends as...

2 Replies

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Last post by Smcknighty
26 May 2015, 20:32
Brake cable fasteners

Last post by Smcknighty « 26 May 2015, 19:51

by Smcknighty » 26 May 2015, 19:51

Anyone got a good supplier for the plastic brake pipe fittings that you push into a hole? All I seem to find are double ones.

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Last post by Smcknighty
26 May 2015, 19:51
1.9 WBX exhaust

Last post by the White Nomad « 26 May 2015, 16:59
Replies: 6
by the White Nomad » 25 May 2015, 22:03

Hi im currently fitting a new exhaust to my van and having lots of fun doing it :lol: But am trying to find online the hoses that connect off the...

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Last post by the White Nomad
26 May 2015, 16:59
push rod removal tip (well it worked for me!)

Last post by Taggy « 26 May 2015, 12:47

by Taggy » 26 May 2015, 12:47

When changing the tubes on my cu (type4) engine I found they'd been bodged and put in with sealant. I could twist them but not pull/push them out....

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Last post by Taggy
26 May 2015, 12:47
Log book information

Last post by ELVIS « 25 May 2015, 21:34
Replies: 1
by ssdt » 25 May 2015, 21:02

Eventually need a Diesel engine for my doka project if contacting donor vehicle owner can they tell from their log book what engine code they have ie...

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Last post by ELVIS
25 May 2015, 21:34
Keep cutting out (when engine actually starts)

Last post by kevtherev « 25 May 2015, 19:39
Replies: 1
by Pwag20 » 25 May 2015, 18:04

Hoping for some clues as I have none. MOT booked in for tomorrow and looks unlikely I will be able to get there.

Engine has cut out a couple of...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 May 2015, 19:39
Villiers 250

Last post by Timburrows « 25 May 2015, 16:52
Replies: 6
by Vernon » 23 May 2015, 11:05

Should this be in technical? :)
Its an engine problem but I dont know much about them.
I've got a Bond minicar with a villiers 250 engine and I have...

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Last post by Timburrows
25 May 2015, 16:52
I need a couple of measurements...

Last post by silverbullet « 25 May 2015, 15:57
Replies: 9
by silverbullet » 22 May 2015, 12:34

Please could someone do me a flava and measure the following on their 2wd wbx bus?

I need to know the distance from the top of the engine lifting...

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Last post by silverbullet
25 May 2015, 15:57
WBX oil level, as viewed from the inside

Last post by silverbullet « 25 May 2015, 14:12
Replies: 11
by silverbullet » 21 May 2015, 22:37

Idle curiosity... low is 27mm from the end of the dipstick and is level with the top of the pump suction tube. High is 55mm from the end and level...

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Last post by silverbullet
25 May 2015, 14:12
Spark plug issue

Last post by bigherb « 25 May 2015, 12:06
Replies: 7
by windydubber » 22 May 2015, 13:01

Hi all,
Please bare with me. I'm not a mechanic. Just keen to do as much myself as possible.
Today I tackled the so called easy stuff. Air filter...

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Last post by bigherb
25 May 2015, 12:06
Oil light at high revs

Last post by crump167 « 25 May 2015, 09:36
Replies: 10
by crump167 » 23 May 2015, 11:49

Hi all, I have a rebuilt 1.9 dg, ticks over and drives sweet but get I get an oil light at high revs, turn engine off and restart, the light goes out...

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Last post by crump167
25 May 2015, 09:36
Urgent! Which coolant do I use?

Last post by CovKid « 24 May 2015, 21:41
Replies: 16
by iamtheactor » 23 May 2015, 20:56
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I have a 1983/84 t25 campervan about to do my FIRST ever trip in it. Realised the coolant was low (I think that's why the little led red light is...
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Last post by CovKid
24 May 2015, 21:41

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