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Pierburg carb

Last post by pionte « 22 Sep 2014, 07:39
Replies: 4
by Chrisp198 » 19 Sep 2014, 21:35

Hi, please bear with me as I am new on here!
My van has driven faultlessly for 2500 miles since it got it, but coming back from Wales last week lost...

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Last post by pionte
22 Sep 2014, 07:39
Difficult to read oil level on dipstick

Last post by timski « 21 Sep 2014, 21:10

by timski » 21 Sep 2014, 21:10

Hi Guys,

I can never get a clear reading on the dipstick for the oil level. I get a sliver of oil along the length of the area where you would...

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Last post by timski
21 Sep 2014, 21:10
rythmic tapping under braking (sometimes)

Last post by herukano « 21 Sep 2014, 20:05
Replies: 3
by herukano » 17 Sep 2014, 10:18

I Hope someone can shed some light for me on this one , under braking occasionally , when coming to a stop only, I hear a rhythmic clonk/tapping...

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Last post by herukano
21 Sep 2014, 20:05
Radius bushes

Last post by Plasticman « 21 Sep 2014, 19:48
Replies: 7
by belucky » 13 Sep 2014, 14:32

Just doing the radius rod bushes. One has metal plate and a 'seating spigot', one is Just all rubber. Which one goes to the wheel side and which to...

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Last post by Plasticman
21 Sep 2014, 19:48
T25 Coolant hose collapsing at high revs

Last post by boatbuilder « 21 Sep 2014, 18:41
Replies: 2
by acornishpirate » 21 Sep 2014, 16:03

Hi all.

I've already posted earlier about my van misfiring at high revs/under load.

However, I've now noticed another issue which may or may not...

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Last post by boatbuilder
21 Sep 2014, 18:41
Tool to remove Radius Rod Nuts?

Last post by toomanytoys « 21 Sep 2014, 14:39
Replies: 4
by pandkh » 04 Sep 2014, 17:08

Hi

Today I wanted to replace my radius rod bushes. Got the poly'thane set from Brickwerks to replace them with. However, I didn't have the right...

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Last post by toomanytoys
21 Sep 2014, 14:39
MTDI Where Does This Pipe Go?

Last post by GoldSyncro « 04 Oct 2014, 13:06
Replies: 4
by GoldSyncro » 21 Sep 2014, 12:10

Whilst sorting out an unrelated issue I came across an unattached pipe which originates from the turbo. I assume it originally connected to the N75...

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Last post by GoldSyncro
04 Oct 2014, 13:06
flywheel

Last post by mrgeefunk « 21 Sep 2014, 11:21
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by mrgeefunk » 08 Sep 2014, 21:13

hi does anyone know if a flywheel from a CY engine code fit a JX engine.or has anyone got a flywheel for a jx engine to sell?my starter motor broke...

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Last post by mrgeefunk
21 Sep 2014, 11:21
4 speed or five speed gearbox

Last post by CovKid « 21 Sep 2014, 11:08
Replies: 10
by wiggy » 15 Sep 2014, 20:50

would there be a big difference on fuel between 4 speed or 5 speed running the van at the moment with four gears as fifth gear is knackered but got a...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Sep 2014, 11:08
Will a 86 diesel engine fit in a 82 diesel van?Now with pics

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 20 Sep 2014, 21:06
Replies: 12
by Jonnyb416 » 13 Sep 2014, 20:21

Hi all,

I have bought an engine that I am told was out of a 1986 van. My van is a 1982 diesel transporter. The engine has the bars and mounts still...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
20 Sep 2014, 21:06
JX Flywheel on AAZ conversion

Last post by ringo « 20 Sep 2014, 20:23
Replies: 1
by PipH657HPE » 20 Sep 2014, 16:53

Hi - can anybody tell me if it is ok to use the JX Flywheel and backplate on the conversion or do I have to use the original on AAZ Flywheel and...

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Last post by ringo
20 Sep 2014, 20:23
vw t25 accelerater

Last post by CovKid « 20 Sep 2014, 10:57
Replies: 3
by colincolin64 » 19 Sep 2014, 19:08

Hi ther I have just sorted carb problem out and now running good but I now have a little hesitant on pull away . As if it is missing on foot down . I...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Sep 2014, 10:57
nasty engine noise

Last post by kevtherev « 20 Sep 2014, 10:41
Replies: 1
by acw » 20 Sep 2014, 09:49

Hi Experts
started the van after a week standing and was greeted with a nasty screeching/rattling noise

see video

anybody got any ideas - it seems...

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Last post by kevtherev
20 Sep 2014, 10:41
Hello! Just bought a T25 - looking for North London mechanic

Last post by clift_d « 20 Sep 2014, 08:58
Replies: 10
by timpjones » 15 Sep 2014, 11:31

Hello! I've just a bought a T25 again, after selling my last one a few years ago... Happy days!

Can anyone recommend a good garage / mechanic in...

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Last post by clift_d
20 Sep 2014, 08:58
Torque Setting for Bell Housing ???

Last post by Aidan « 20 Sep 2014, 07:09
Replies: 1
by PipH657HPE » 19 Sep 2014, 20:01

Hi. I'm fitting my Bell Housing to Gear Box. Its a 1991 T25, 1.6TD. :Can anyone tell me the correct torque settings please.

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Last post by Aidan
20 Sep 2014, 07:09
aaz port blanked off - why?

Last post by ELVIS « 19 Sep 2014, 21:49
Replies: 1
by PipH657HPE » 19 Sep 2014, 20:36

Hi. I'm in the middle of converting my destroyed 1.6TD to a AAZ. On removal of the exhaust manifold of the AAZ, the end port, nearest the fly wheel...

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Last post by ELVIS
19 Sep 2014, 21:49
1989 T25. Gearbox issues. Audi TDi 1900cc engine

Last post by stozboy « 19 Sep 2014, 21:08

by stozboy » 19 Sep 2014, 21:08

Can anyone help?

It's becoming increasingly difficult to engage 1st and reverse gear on my 5 speed box. Once in, the gearbox is sound --- no...

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Last post by stozboy
19 Sep 2014, 21:08
vw t25 pull down choke

Last post by colincolin64 « 19 Sep 2014, 17:34
Replies: 3
by colincolin64 » 18 Sep 2014, 19:01

Hi ther can any one tell me how to test the choke pull down unit please . I need to no it is working properly 2e3 pierburg carburetor 1.9 water...

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Last post by colincolin64
19 Sep 2014, 17:34
Not too pretty, should I worry?

Last post by nicktennear « 19 Sep 2014, 12:20
Replies: 7
by nicktennear » 18 Sep 2014, 20:55

Having a bit of an adventure replacing some hoses but making progress after a recommendation of finding a proper motor factors, really can't fault a...

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Last post by nicktennear
19 Sep 2014, 12:20
vw t25 running hot still

Last post by colincolin64 « 19 Sep 2014, 08:24
Replies: 7
by colincolin64 » 17 Sep 2014, 18:36

Hi ther all can any one help please my t25 1984 petrol engine dg automatic .is still running hot about 3 quarter on gauge . I have bleed the system...

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Last post by colincolin64
19 Sep 2014, 08:24
Cylinder heads

Last post by bigherb « 19 Sep 2014, 07:58
Replies: 3
by tamson » 18 Sep 2014, 08:45

Hi, I recently posted about a snapped exhaust valve, it had somehow broken off just above the grooves for the keepers. So I've ended up stripping...

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Last post by bigherb
19 Sep 2014, 07:58
oil leak locations 1.6cs diesel

Last post by boatbuilder « 18 Sep 2014, 20:29
Replies: 2
by newkid » 17 Aug 2014, 15:38

Hi

Were are all the possible oil leak locations on the 1.6cs, Ive changed the rocker cover gasket for a new cork one and replaced the oil dipstick...

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Last post by boatbuilder
18 Sep 2014, 20:29
T25 - Temp light

Last post by dub dub « 18 Sep 2014, 19:28
Replies: 2
by dub dub » 13 Sep 2014, 16:59

The temperature light is intermittently coming on. The light flashes and the needle goes up with just the ignition on, before the engine has even...

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Last post by dub dub
18 Sep 2014, 19:28
Running rough

Last post by MF74 « 18 Sep 2014, 12:20
Replies: 11
by MF74 » 16 Sep 2014, 10:00

I'm having problems with my 1.9DG engine. It's a remanufactured VEGE unit around 3 years old and it's only done about 8k miles.

I did a tour of the...

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Last post by MF74
18 Sep 2014, 12:20
Temperature gauge only works while coasting ?

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Sep 2014, 06:05
Replies: 8
by simleybarter » 16 Sep 2014, 22:36

Hello there.
Another funny qurk of my van.
The temperature gauge in only working while coasting with the clutch in.
Any ideas ?

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Last post by kevtherev
18 Sep 2014, 06:05
Sump Plug Stuck

Last post by mickeyflyn « 17 Sep 2014, 22:21
Replies: 18
by sweller » 31 Aug 2014, 11:35
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I have a recently acquired 1981 Aircooled T3 and whilst I was servicing it yesterday I discovered I had a sump plug that was more rounded off stump...
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Last post by mickeyflyn
17 Sep 2014, 22:21
low oil pressure to head on start up

Last post by green thing « 17 Sep 2014, 21:25

by green thing » 17 Sep 2014, 21:25

Hello, firstly I must say a big thankyou to ewenmaclean who gave me a lot of his time a couple of years ago to talk me through wiring an immobilser...

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Last post by green thing
17 Sep 2014, 21:25
Changed rotor arm and now it won't start...

Last post by timpjones « 17 Sep 2014, 16:30
Replies: 11
by timpjones » 16 Sep 2014, 21:32

I've just changed the rotor arm in the distributor of my t25 and now can't get it started again...

I started the van before changing - OK, then put...

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Last post by timpjones
17 Sep 2014, 16:30
van has developed misfire

Last post by Mk2Tony « 17 Sep 2014, 14:00
Replies: 2
by Mk2Tony » 17 Sep 2014, 09:37

I have a 1981 2.0L CU devon that me and the mrs picked up about a month ago, we've done about 500 miles since owning it but after going out last...

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Last post by Mk2Tony
17 Sep 2014, 14:00
Early stainless steel exhaust from JK

Last post by fairwynds « 17 Sep 2014, 10:41
Replies: 17
by captain Byrne » 21 Jul 2014, 10:55
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Hi all,
Just wondered if anyone has had any joy fitting one of these to an early 1.9DG onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
JK reckon they...
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Last post by fairwynds
17 Sep 2014, 10:41
idle too fast.

Last post by CovKid « 17 Sep 2014, 05:39
Replies: 7
by Wingit100 » 16 Sep 2014, 13:48

Hi guys advice please. Following rebuild my engine starts a treat and ticks over very nicely and quite steadily. Once warmed however the tick over...

7 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
17 Sep 2014, 05:39
Hot Brakes

Last post by AdrianC « 16 Sep 2014, 19:52
Replies: 5
by Midge » 16 Sep 2014, 06:47

Hello The Forum

We had a great weekend driving around the Dales, including going down some pretty steep/long hills. Being new to this van driving...

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Last post by AdrianC
16 Sep 2014, 19:52
engine specialist in east midlands area?

Last post by MF74 « 16 Sep 2014, 10:07
Replies: 4
by MF74 » 14 Sep 2014, 19:02

Hi does anyone know of any specialists around the east midlands area who could have a look at my T25 1.9dg engine? I want to take it to someone who...

4 Replies

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Last post by MF74
16 Sep 2014, 10:07
Auto governor seal size?

Last post by R0B « 16 Sep 2014, 08:31
Replies: 4
by vanagonej25 » 14 Sep 2014, 23:37

anybody know the internal diametre of the governor seal on the 010 transmission? would like to order one b4 pulling apart

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Last post by R0B
16 Sep 2014, 08:31
Gearbox bell housing bush/Main shaft support

Last post by Aidan « 15 Sep 2014, 21:56
Replies: 8
by mig » 12 Sep 2014, 12:11

I am trying to find the metal bush which presses into the gearbox bell housing supporting the main shaft,some sort of soft metal with grooves...

8 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
15 Sep 2014, 21:56
Twin solex refurb?

Last post by Wingit100 « 15 Sep 2014, 20:55
Replies: 2
by Wingit100 » 14 Sep 2014, 23:22

Hi there. Does anyone know of anywhere in the midlands that carries out a similar service as gassure regarding carb refurb and tune up? Will take my...

2 Replies

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Last post by Wingit100
15 Sep 2014, 20:55
vw t25 carburetor tuning

Last post by colincolin64 « 15 Sep 2014, 18:18

by colincolin64 » 15 Sep 2014, 18:18

Hi guys I tried turning the auto choke anticlockwise and still no good . It starts well but won't tick over on choke unless I keep my foot on the...

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Last post by colincolin64
15 Sep 2014, 18:18
gear stick

Last post by dazman1 « 15 Sep 2014, 16:28

by dazman1 » 15 Sep 2014, 16:28

Hi all
I recently had to have my gear stick welded after it snapped.the problem is during welding I lost the dimple that the collar locates on to...

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Last post by dazman1
15 Sep 2014, 16:28
Gearbox hard to get first gear

Last post by marlinowner « 15 Sep 2014, 13:43
Replies: 5
by joyful » 15 Sep 2014, 12:18

My gearbox seems to be breaking up. It thas been difficult to get into first for two weeks from stationary (drop into second and then back up to...

5 Replies

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Last post by marlinowner
15 Sep 2014, 13:43
AAZ conversion with leaky sump

Last post by HarryMann « 04 Oct 2014, 11:25
Replies: 8
by H.Mc » 15 Sep 2014, 11:20

Hi All, after a good few months we finally finsihed my AAZ conversion on my van... it runs beautifully and can now travel up hills on the motorway...

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Last post by HarryMann
04 Oct 2014, 11:25
Oil being used

Last post by tommin « 15 Sep 2014, 06:21
Replies: 1
by tommin » 08 Sep 2014, 13:16

Since our trip up north (see previous threads reference oil blowing/pump leaking), I have managed to sort the pump, so now onto the oil issue.

I...

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Last post by tommin
15 Sep 2014, 06:21
Braided fuel lines

Last post by CovKid « 14 Sep 2014, 18:35
Replies: 1
by Zipper » 14 Sep 2014, 18:22

I have a 1.9wbx '86 panel van,I'm fitting a webber run silent electric fuel pump 2.5-4.5psi with a glass bowl regulator in line. Also want to fit...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Sep 2014, 18:35
What is this

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Sep 2014, 18:17
Replies: 2
by kevtherev » 14 Sep 2014, 17:13

And does anyone need one.

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Sep 2014, 18:17
Intermittent stalling; won't re-start

Last post by Ian and Lins « 14 Sep 2014, 14:33
Replies: 6
by Ian and Lins » 13 Sep 2014, 08:59

This is driving me nuts.
The van usually starts and run very well but occasionally the van will start, then appear to run out of fuel and stop....

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Last post by Ian and Lins
14 Sep 2014, 14:33
Turbo a non turbo diesel

Last post by karlito « 14 Sep 2014, 07:47
Replies: 14
by karlito » 06 Sep 2014, 19:03

I've just bought a 1.6 jx diesel powered Westie.
It's soooo slow though that it's taking the fun out of driving it.
The thing is, just before I...

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Last post by karlito
14 Sep 2014, 07:47
Help re Removal of gear selector from gearbox end

Last post by browneyes1311 « 14 Sep 2014, 00:16
Replies: 11
by browneyes1311 » 13 Sep 2014, 16:11

Hi.

My friend has a 1983 watercooled diesel T25.

Have problems with selecting gears. new bushes bought, but cannot remove linkage from shaft to...

11 Replies

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Last post by browneyes1311
14 Sep 2014, 00:16
Aftermarket Electrical windows. Advice

Last post by jamiegolf « 26 Dec 2014, 12:14
Replies: 5
by torchy » 13 Sep 2014, 20:41

Time has come to finally fit power windows....it's too far to stretch to the other side. Had anyone got any good recommendations on any aftermarket...

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Last post by jamiegolf
26 Dec 2014, 12:14
No Timing Marks on CU Air Cooled

Last post by bigherb « 13 Sep 2014, 18:20
Replies: 5
by sweller » 13 Sep 2014, 11:45

My 1981 2.0l air cooled CU engined van doesn't seem to have any timing marks on the crank pulley. I've carefully checked both front and back of the...

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Last post by bigherb
13 Sep 2014, 18:20
Diesel oil pan material

Last post by caveman « 13 Sep 2014, 15:43
Replies: 5
by caveman » 10 Sep 2014, 22:02

So someone I work with cracked his oil pan right at the drain plug. I took it to a good pal of mine who is a welder by trade. He would like to know...

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Last post by caveman
13 Sep 2014, 15:43
Charge cooler and oil cooler radiator placement

Last post by Epiphone « 13 Sep 2014, 15:28
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by ninja.turtle007 » 25 Aug 2014, 16:23

I'm going to have an oil cooler fitted to my AFN Tdi. My current thinking is oil cooler rad at the bottom and charge cooler radiator at the top. Both...

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13 Sep 2014, 15:28

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