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The old "wheel bearings on their way out" MOT advisory

Last post by Dazco « 16 Jun 2015, 10:51
Replies: 8
by ghost123uk » 15 Jun 2015, 12:55

Most of us know that many of our vans get an advisory, (or even a fail :evil: ) on lateral play in the wheel bearings. Also, many of us know that as...

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Last post by Dazco
16 Jun 2015, 10:51
How big a can of worms?!! Trailing Arm!

Last post by CovKid « 15 Jun 2015, 20:16
Replies: 19
by chuggers72 » 12 May 2015, 20:25
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So I'm fitting new Bilsteins and springs to the ol' gal - drop out the old spring and realise the trailing arm may be a...
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Last post by CovKid
15 Jun 2015, 20:16
Throttle sticking wide open !

Last post by yellowback « 15 Jun 2015, 20:12
Replies: 11
by yellowback » 24 May 2015, 12:03

Hi all , (T3 / Pierburg carb )

Having had my throttle jam open a couple of times when under load ,I was advised that the second choke vacuum unit...

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Last post by yellowback
15 Jun 2015, 20:12
Gearbox oil check

Last post by Ant-t « 15 Jun 2015, 19:58
Replies: 8
by Ant-t » 10 Jun 2015, 21:25

Just been reading through the wiki and I want to check my gearbox oil level. I've had a look under my van but I can't find the filler bolt on the...

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Last post by Ant-t
15 Jun 2015, 19:58
1y engine exploded view ?

Last post by stevie43_uk « 17 Jun 2015, 16:32
Replies: 6
by stevie43_uk » 15 Jun 2015, 14:19

Hi All,

Would anyone know where I can find an exploded view of a 1.9d 1Y engine pls ?
I've trawled t'internet without success

Ta in advance

Steve

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Last post by stevie43_uk
17 Jun 2015, 16:32
T25 Gearbox Question

Last post by anaconda « 22 Jun 2015, 22:27
Replies: 6
by kyle_irl » 12 Jun 2015, 10:13

Hi all,

I have a T25 with a 1Y diesel fitted, when I got the van it had a 5 speed fitted, this gearbox gave up and I have recently replaced it with...

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Last post by anaconda
22 Jun 2015, 22:27
Gearbox oil leak

Last post by dust « 15 Jun 2015, 08:56
Replies: 6
by dust » 11 Jun 2015, 20:58

Hi, I have recently bought a 1985 Transporter, 1.9TD (engine taken from a Golf).

A few weeks ago I noticed some oil leaking, I took it to a Garage...

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Last post by dust
15 Jun 2015, 08:56
tune up

Last post by westie37 « 15 Jun 2015, 08:41

by westie37 » 15 Jun 2015, 08:41

anybody know of a good tune up garage in the FIFE area van no idleing

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Last post by westie37
15 Jun 2015, 08:41
Sensor on gearbox. What does it do? Mines not connected.

Last post by clift_d « 14 Jun 2015, 22:37
Replies: 6
by mines a money pit » 14 Jun 2015, 18:08

Changing my clutch slave cylinder today and noticed a sensor on the left side of the gearbox with 2 spade connections. However there is nothing...

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Last post by clift_d
14 Jun 2015, 22:37
jx sump and oil filler gasket replacement

Last post by hulky « 14 Jun 2015, 18:04
Replies: 4
by hulky » 14 Jun 2015, 17:39

Hi

looking at doing these gaskets over next couple days.Any tips on what to do and what not to do ? before i start and do something wrong.

thanks...

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Last post by hulky
14 Jun 2015, 18:04
VW Camper Specialists in Leicestershire

Last post by cristoffa « 14 Jun 2015, 15:43
Replies: 6
by cristoffa » 08 Jun 2015, 19:00

Hi all,

I have a 1983 Automatic which I would like to find a reliable local VW specialist to look after.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a...

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Last post by cristoffa
14 Jun 2015, 15:43
Upper ball joint removal - tricky or not?!

Last post by chuggers72 « 14 Jun 2015, 14:39
Replies: 24
by chuggers72 » 06 Jun 2015, 18:55
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Bit of advice please !

I'm lowering the ol' gal and on the final front n/s. I need to replace the upper ball joint as the boot is well past it. I've...
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Last post by chuggers72
14 Jun 2015, 14:39
Replacing cylinder head water jacket - some advice please

Last post by itchyfeet « 14 Jun 2015, 11:52
Replies: 5
by hughzt » 13 Jun 2015, 12:07

I've just removed the right-hand head off my 2.1 petrol engine in order to replace that pesky leaking water jacket seal. Whilst removing the head the...

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Last post by itchyfeet
14 Jun 2015, 11:52
Suspected waterpump failure 1990 petrol 2.1

Last post by ghost123uk « 14 Jun 2015, 06:53
Replies: 2
by bruceinedinburgh » 13 Jun 2015, 19:26

Hello there
Our wee holiday was cut short when we left N Berwick this morning and the temp warning light began flashing with the needle in centre of...

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Last post by ghost123uk
14 Jun 2015, 06:53
Oil temp and CHT gauges...which to buy?

Last post by paulandchez « 13 Jun 2015, 20:45

by paulandchez » 13 Jun 2015, 20:45

I'm well on with my engine build, and want to fit oil temp and CHT gauges. I've read the VDO ones can be quite iffy for accuracy, so was looking at...

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Last post by paulandchez
13 Jun 2015, 20:45
Newbie help

Last post by Dazco « 13 Jun 2015, 20:20
Replies: 3
by Rayzor » 13 Jun 2015, 17:57

Hi I have just purchased my first Camper a T25 Holdsworth , it needs some TLC . I live in the Romford / Essex area can anyone recommend some...

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Last post by Dazco
13 Jun 2015, 20:20
Petrol smell whilst driving

Last post by marlinowner « 13 Jun 2015, 10:09
Replies: 5
by kevcorks » 13 Jun 2015, 08:22

So, Doreen passed her MOT after carrying out quite a fair bit of work on her, over the moon.
decided to go for a bit of a run up the lakes as it was...

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Last post by marlinowner
13 Jun 2015, 10:09
AAZ engine starting behaviour.. Lumpy, smoky. Fuel pump?

Last post by FRAJ « 30 Oct 2015, 18:17
Replies: 5
by FRAJ » 13 Jun 2015, 07:59

Hello all. After reading this forum for a while I finally joined...
I have a t25 with aaz diesel and a question about what could be causing a...

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Last post by FRAJ
30 Oct 2015, 18:17
t25 accelerator getting jammed on full revs

Last post by Fudgy666 « 12 Jun 2015, 09:54
Replies: 9
by angelabbie » 10 Jun 2015, 08:31

hi am new here so please bare with me. I know nothing about my camper van but guess I am about to learn. The accelerator got jammed on full revs as I...

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Last post by Fudgy666
12 Jun 2015, 09:54
2.0 Aircooled flexi pipe exchanger to central alternative?

Last post by dugcati « 12 Jun 2015, 09:14

by dugcati » 12 Jun 2015, 09:14

Anyone know what and who can supply decent alternatives for parts 6 and 7 on here? Pipe 7 on my bus is wrecked (age/weather and heat) but I'm not...

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Last post by dugcati
12 Jun 2015, 09:14
2e3 refurb info

Last post by itchyfeet « 12 Jun 2015, 08:29
Replies: 1
by PeeSG » 11 Jun 2015, 17:27

Got the rebuild kit for the t25 carb - 2e3 19mm. Can't find any info on how to refurb it anywhere. Just seperated top half from bottom half of body....

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Last post by itchyfeet
12 Jun 2015, 08:29
Un identified corrosion

Last post by windydubber « 12 Jun 2015, 07:58
Replies: 4
by windydubber » 11 Jun 2015, 20:20

Can anyone identify this part that is corroded? And how worried do I need to be? Cheers.

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Last post by windydubber
12 Jun 2015, 07:58
Engine revs slow to drop down

Last post by nordberg « 12 Jun 2015, 06:27
Replies: 33
by killerme » 16 Jul 2014, 17:34
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Hi - can anyone suggest a possible explanation for this? I have a turbo diesel 1600 1988 T25 (the engine was changed to diesel sometime in Germany...
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Last post by nordberg
12 Jun 2015, 06:27
Cooling/Radiator Problem

Last post by Lewis.. « 11 Jun 2015, 20:41
Replies: 5
by Lewis.. » 11 Jun 2015, 12:20

Hi there,

I've recently drained and flushed my coolant after seeing the state of the stuff in there before. Its all been re filled and bled...

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Last post by Lewis..
11 Jun 2015, 20:41
Pressure Cap Question

Last post by Ant-t « 11 Jun 2015, 15:49
Replies: 2
by Ant-t » 11 Jun 2015, 12:57

I've recently completed a coolant change, I've checked the coolant level in the header tank for the last two mornings and it needs topping up but the...

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Last post by Ant-t
11 Jun 2015, 15:49
Engine tray advantages/disadvantages for it ?

Last post by Dubwana « 11 Jun 2015, 14:19
Replies: 5
by sternal » 10 Jun 2015, 22:35

Have removed the engine tray as want to clean it up, glad I removed it, it had 30 years of gunk and who knows what on it.

I'm going to put it back...

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Last post by Dubwana
11 Jun 2015, 14:19
Quality of rear wheel bearing kits

Last post by NicBeeee « 11 Jun 2015, 09:57
Replies: 4
by NicBeeee » 10 Jun 2015, 12:31

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone could give me there thoughts on the quality of rear wheel bearing kits, I have an MOT tommorrow at 8:30 and after...

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Last post by NicBeeee
11 Jun 2015, 09:57
Correct Distributor for 1981 CU engine?

Last post by chrisdc « 11 Jun 2015, 08:53
Replies: 6
by chrisdc » 31 May 2015, 22:22

Hi,

I'm rebuilding my engine and have discovered a few anomalies with the carburetor and distributor setup. The carbs will be another post, but the...

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Last post by chrisdc
11 Jun 2015, 08:53
Breather tank ventilation valve

Last post by smurfbus « 10 Jun 2015, 20:48
Replies: 2
by smurfbus » 08 Jun 2015, 20:24

Like it seems quite a few people I have managed to snap a breather tank ventilation valve while removing the breather tank. Doing a complete overhaul...

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Last post by smurfbus
10 Jun 2015, 20:48
Sudden white smoke whilst driving

Last post by Emma&Al « 10 Jun 2015, 20:34
Replies: 11
by Emma&Al » 07 Jun 2015, 10:34

So the van passed its MOT 3 days back and I was SO pleased! :)
I took the van for a long drive yesterday and about an hour in, suddenly, I could see...

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Last post by Emma&Al
10 Jun 2015, 20:34
Sliding door locking...the pain continues...

Last post by mark « 10 Jun 2015, 17:58
Replies: 2
by lian » 10 Jun 2015, 14:12

Have posted this to the facetube groups too so please bear with....

Is there anyone based close to Norwich who has intimate knowledge of hos the...

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Last post by mark
10 Jun 2015, 17:58
Engine refused to run on petrol

Last post by itchyfeet « 10 Jun 2015, 14:58
Replies: 9
by pandp38 » 11 May 2015, 19:22

Had a scarey moment . I intentionally ran out of lpg whilst measuring the range of tankfull of gas.
Sod's law the tank emptied just as I pulled onto...

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Last post by itchyfeet
10 Jun 2015, 14:58
IP Dial Gauge Purchasing Advice Please

Last post by Dubwana « 10 Jun 2015, 12:48

by Dubwana » 10 Jun 2015, 12:48

I'm driving a 1981 1.6D and need to set the IP properly. I've been doing it by ear since I bought the van, no-one here in Kenya has the gauge so I...

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Last post by Dubwana
10 Jun 2015, 12:48
Total MV Engine Rebuild 2.0

Last post by matteochiochetta « 09 Jun 2015, 22:41
Replies: 8
by matteochiochetta » 11 May 2015, 15:29

Hi all,
first of all I want to say hello and thanks to everyone who runs and use this forum. Just can't live without!
I am a registered user from...

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Last post by matteochiochetta
09 Jun 2015, 22:41
Nut and bolt size

Last post by Daisy « 09 Jun 2015, 20:28
Replies: 6
by Daisy » 03 Jun 2015, 20:19

Hi, can some body tell me the NUT and Bolt size for the bottom of the rear shock absorber strut and where I would be able to get them from please, as...

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Last post by Daisy
09 Jun 2015, 20:28
Single weber carb problem

Last post by nedkelly113 « 09 Jun 2015, 19:31

by nedkelly113 » 09 Jun 2015, 19:31

Hi
I've just put a new head on one side of a 2.0 CU engine. It started first time. I had the air filter off while it was started. one chamber was...

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Last post by nedkelly113
09 Jun 2015, 19:31
Changing a cylinder head

Last post by kevtherev « 09 Jun 2015, 16:50
Replies: 8
by windydubber » 27 May 2015, 06:41

Hi,
I'm contemplating that I may need to change a cylinder head for various reasons. My questions are, is it ok to just change one side? Also, What...

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Last post by kevtherev
09 Jun 2015, 16:50
GSF exhaust quality

Last post by Mk2Tony « 09 Jun 2015, 11:53
Replies: 11
by Mk2Tony » 08 Jun 2015, 12:16

Hey guys,

Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with GSF exhausts quality wise? I was going to order the twin Empi until I read about them...

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Last post by Mk2Tony
09 Jun 2015, 11:53
Diesel air filter fitting

Last post by matt brighton « 09 Jun 2015, 05:12
Replies: 3
by kit » 08 Jun 2015, 17:02

Does anyone please know (or have a diagram) of which way up the air filter goes in the CS air box, I just have a feeling I have fitted it upside down...

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Last post by matt brighton
09 Jun 2015, 05:12
Facet pump

Last post by what2do « 08 Jun 2015, 21:21
Replies: 4
by what2do » 08 Jun 2015, 10:20

This pump is fitted to a cross flow in a Westfield, so not vw what so ever. It's a friends who tinkers and worse of all hits the car with a scatter...

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Last post by what2do
08 Jun 2015, 21:21
Gearbox oil leak - selector shaft

Last post by fodtommo « 08 Jun 2015, 13:20
Replies: 7
by fodtommo » 04 Jun 2015, 10:09

Hi All

I recently had to remove the gearbox to do a clutch change along with release arm and associated components.

While the box was out I gave it...

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Last post by fodtommo
08 Jun 2015, 13:20
Accelerator Cable Sequence

Last post by garrytheskate « 08 Jun 2015, 13:03

by garrytheskate » 08 Jun 2015, 13:03

'84 1.9 LT25 Camper Van
Is there a sequence for replacing the accelerator cable, any problems to watch out for.
Thanks

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Last post by garrytheskate
08 Jun 2015, 13:03
slight misfire

Last post by Mk2Tony « 08 Jun 2015, 09:46
Replies: 3
by Mk2Tony » 01 Jun 2015, 07:15

Hey guys, took my van out for a run to pick the wife up yesterday and noticed a slight misfire, only seems to be at low revs, also get popping on...

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Last post by Mk2Tony
08 Jun 2015, 09:46
Re Con Gearbox.

Last post by gtrbikeman « 08 Jun 2015, 07:10
Replies: 2
by gtrbikeman » 07 Jun 2015, 11:17

Hi,
Anyone know of Garage in Liverpool or near who can supply and fit us a gearbox.
Thank you...

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Last post by gtrbikeman
08 Jun 2015, 07:10
Idle mixture enrichment unit - correct resistance

Last post by chrisdc « 08 Jun 2015, 06:40
Replies: 2
by chrisdc » 05 Jun 2015, 20:53

Hi,

My idle mixture enrichment unit on my solex PDSIT carbs is broken - was in kit form when I removed the four screws from the cover :!: Can...

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Last post by chrisdc
08 Jun 2015, 06:40
Heater pod issue

Last post by windydubber « 07 Jun 2015, 21:28
Replies: 9
by windydubber » 07 Jun 2015, 14:53

Hi All,
I managed to get under the van properly for the first time today instead of having a cursory glance! My main reason was to see why the heater...

9 Replies

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Last post by windydubber
07 Jun 2015, 21:28
Bentley manual engine verification

Last post by G Dub52 « 07 Jun 2015, 19:45
Replies: 4
by G Dub52 » 07 Jun 2015, 11:25

Hello all! In the Bentley manual there is a digifant and a digijet water cooled petrol layout. For my 1.9 DG which is the correct engine spec so I...

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Last post by G Dub52
07 Jun 2015, 19:45
Gearbox type

Last post by vanhatter « 07 Jun 2015, 18:10
Replies: 2
by vanhatter » 07 Jun 2015, 14:54

Hi all,

Think this has probably already been covered before but can't find it. Anyway, thinking I ought to change the gearbox oil and the Haynes...

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Last post by vanhatter
07 Jun 2015, 18:10
engine cutting out and struggles up hills

Last post by CovKid « 07 Jun 2015, 16:49
Replies: 4
by stokeseys1974 » 07 Jun 2015, 08:34

Hi. I have a 1.9dj lpg conversion pop top westfalia. Problem is it k cuts out when changing down gear. When started from cold i have to keep revs up...

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Last post by CovKid
07 Jun 2015, 16:49
Air con rad

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 07 Jun 2015, 14:48
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by KINGPRAWN » 29 May 2015, 09:36

I need to replace my air con rad on my 2.1 Westy syncro .... Where do I start ???? :?

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07 Jun 2015, 14:48

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