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aaz port blanked off - why?

Last post by ELVIS « 19 Sep 2014, 21:49
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...

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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
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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...

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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
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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
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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
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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...

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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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Last post by Epiphone
13 Sep 2014, 15:28
Rusty exhaust - Unable to remove

Last post by blacky « 12 Sep 2014, 22:42
Replies: 7
by richlaz » 10 Sep 2014, 16:23

The tailpipe has recently snapped off my van - was extremely rusty, so was going to happen sooner or later.

I today attempted to remove the...

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Last post by blacky
12 Sep 2014, 22:42
Anyone know where I can get a solenoid?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 12 Sep 2014, 19:53
Replies: 1
by Rust&Rot » 12 Sep 2014, 19:02

I need a new solenoid for my T3 pick up 1.6d, anyone know where I can get one or a code for it?
Regards
Jon

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
12 Sep 2014, 19:53
1.9 DG tappet screw settings

Last post by itchyfeet « 12 Sep 2014, 15:51
Replies: 3
by MF74 » 12 Sep 2014, 15:19

Hi can anyone give me the correct info on setting the tappet screws on a 1.9DG water cooled engine, as I've read lots of conflicting information....

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Last post by itchyfeet
12 Sep 2014, 15:51
Thermostat operation

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Sep 2014, 08:46
Replies: 2
by Roydini » 11 Sep 2014, 19:38

Evening all :)

Am I right in saying that if the radiator gets hot to the touch once the engine is up to temp then the thermostat is working...

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Last post by kevtherev
12 Sep 2014, 08:46
What gearbox would you recommend....l

Last post by Chiefy « 22 Oct 2014, 07:40
Replies: 35
by Chiefy » 07 Sep 2014, 07:02
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I am running a 1Y engine mated to a 1.9 petrol 4 speed box and it sounds like it's revving it's nuts off at 55mph :shock:
I'm guessing a different...
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Last post by Chiefy
22 Oct 2014, 07:40
caravell 2.5i wont start but runs???

Last post by mark « 11 Sep 2014, 11:09
Replies: 1
by agentant » 11 Sep 2014, 09:46

Hi there all. I am not too stupid for a lady and with extra help I should manage to solve this problem.
I have run a wire from the battery to the...

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Last post by mark
11 Sep 2014, 11:09
water pump part numbers 1.9 petrol

Last post by bunnynogood « 11 Sep 2014, 07:50
Replies: 3
by bunnynogood » 10 Sep 2014, 17:10

Evening all. Well, my water pump has given up the ghost. I've read the wiki. Searched the forum. Plenty of good advice thanks ! My question is about...

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Last post by bunnynogood
11 Sep 2014, 07:50
Gearbox oil seal

Last post by Aidan « 10 Sep 2014, 21:11
Replies: 5
by California89 » 08 Sep 2014, 19:12

Hi All

Hoping to find someone to help me shed some light with replacing the gear selector shaft oil seal on a 5 speed box on a LHD as I have managed...

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Last post by Aidan
10 Sep 2014, 21:11
speedo not working

Last post by monkeyboysee « 10 Sep 2014, 20:00
Replies: 6
by monkeyboysee » 09 Sep 2014, 19:54

looks like my temporary paperclip on the wheel hub has given up the ghost!

i'm off to the car spares tomorrow, exactly what do i ask for, never...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
10 Sep 2014, 20:00
LDA diaphragm removal

Last post by RogerT « 10 Sep 2014, 17:45

by RogerT » 10 Sep 2014, 17:45

Hope someone can help -I'm stuck. Trying to repair my jx LDA as the diaphragm has holes in it. New diaphragms are available from dieselkontor, but I...

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Last post by RogerT
10 Sep 2014, 17:45
Reoccurring knocking noise

Last post by danmetallic « 10 Sep 2014, 09:11
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by danmetallic » 01 Sep 2014, 16:25

So I have this knocking noise. We had it about a year ago and it would come and go. Then it went for a good 10 months.

Now it's back. From the back...

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Last post by danmetallic
10 Sep 2014, 09:11
Tappet adjustment worries...

Last post by dickie14 « 10 Sep 2014, 08:00
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by dickie14 » 09 Sep 2014, 20:02

I recently adjusted my tappets for the first time and found most needed adjustment (surprised as I thought Hydraulic lifters were self adjusting!)...

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Last post by dickie14
10 Sep 2014, 08:00
What size jubilee clip petrol filler neck

Last post by Roydini « 09 Sep 2014, 23:03
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by timski » 06 Sep 2014, 22:08

Hi Guys,

Can anyone tell me which size jubilee clip I need for the top of the filler neck behind the petrol cap? It's for a 1991 DJ 2.1

Thanks,
Tim.

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Last post by Roydini
09 Sep 2014, 23:03
Is my engine allergic to oil?

Last post by Tysoe « 09 Sep 2014, 13:40
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by Tysoe » 08 Sep 2014, 12:53

Prepping for a trip down to Newquay last night so checked the oil and was low on the dipstick (below the bottom line) so i added about a pint which...

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Last post by Tysoe
09 Sep 2014, 13:40
Diesel fuel pump

Last post by nobbyfox « 09 Sep 2014, 11:20
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by nobbyfox » 03 Sep 2014, 12:37

After a chat with an RAC patrolman recently (very minor breakdown, diagnosed by myself by the time he arrived), he suggested that the JX Bosch fuel...

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09 Sep 2014, 11:20

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