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Oil pressure light flashing

Last post by itchyfeet « 14 Aug 2014, 19:44
Replies: 6
by rosar » 13 Aug 2014, 20:36

Hi there,

I have a 1990 1.9 Watercooled with 6000 miles on reconditioned engine. Had engine flush and service before going on trip across Europe...

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Last post by itchyfeet
14 Aug 2014, 19:44
1st+2nd gear not engaging. Stuck in Scotland

Last post by REGGAJ « 14 Aug 2014, 18:29
Replies: 11
by docklad » 13 Aug 2014, 19:29

1st and 2nd gear failing to engage. Mechanic for AA attempted fix by greasing linkage but no good. Says problem must be inside box as he managed to...

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Last post by REGGAJ
14 Aug 2014, 18:29
Relocated in-line fuel filter

Last post by handsmann « 14 Aug 2014, 13:51
Replies: 30
by handsmann » 04 Aug 2014, 07:17
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I've just read this very useful piece on the wiki onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; and started to assess what may need to be done on our...
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Last post by handsmann
14 Aug 2014, 13:51
Brake system nightmare

Last post by California Dreamin « 14 Aug 2014, 07:39
Replies: 18
by serenitycamper » 06 Aug 2014, 22:45
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Quick overview: Journey to Bala, both front brakes stuck on. Replaced both front calipers, bleed screws, pads, seals, fluid flushed and replaced...
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Last post by California Dreamin
14 Aug 2014, 07:39
How many hours to change steering rack boot &....

Last post by California Dreamin « 14 Aug 2014, 07:28
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by sternal » 11 Aug 2014, 10:31

Front upper wishbone bushes? (Long bolts ones)

Mechanic says between 2 and 2.5 hrs to change both
Does this sound right ??

Many thanks

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Last post by California Dreamin
14 Aug 2014, 07:28
Carb set up near Tamworth.

Last post by Wingit100 « 13 Aug 2014, 21:54

by Wingit100 » 13 Aug 2014, 21:54

Hi guys, following my engine rebuild and numerous issues i can't get the thing to run. Will start and eventually ticked over but with lots of...

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Last post by Wingit100
13 Aug 2014, 21:54
Auto Gearbox cooler install

Last post by 123-jn « 13 Aug 2014, 21:43
Replies: 4
by 123-jn » 09 Aug 2014, 20:50

Hi everyone I have just finished changing the factory cooler for an air/oil cooler and have uploaded some pics to photobucket. Here is the link,...

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Last post by 123-jn
13 Aug 2014, 21:43
2.0 CU Fuel Pump

Last post by Cheeky V « 13 Aug 2014, 21:10
Replies: 2
by JesusJason » 13 Aug 2014, 19:09

Hi, Does anyone know of a reliable electric fuel-pump and where to get it from, as we came back from the Camper and Bus Show on the back of a flatbed...

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Last post by Cheeky V
13 Aug 2014, 21:10
Not quite broken down....

Last post by California Dreamin « 13 Aug 2014, 20:26
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by The Bishop » 07 Aug 2014, 18:13
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I've not quite broken down (yet) but fear it is imminent.

I am in spain (San Sebastián) I'm getting a knocking noise from the rear near side wheel...
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Last post by California Dreamin
13 Aug 2014, 20:26
Fuel Pump woes 1981 2.0 CU Aircooled

Last post by JesusJason « 13 Aug 2014, 19:09
Replies: 2
by JesusJason » 09 Aug 2014, 19:25

Greetings intelligent ones, can someone please help? Does anyone know of a reliable electric fuel-pump and where to get it from, as we've just got...

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Last post by JesusJason
13 Aug 2014, 19:09
1y running lumpy and wont rev

Last post by ringo « 16 Aug 2014, 19:21
Replies: 27
by celticboatman » 13 Aug 2014, 17:53
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new 1y 1.9 diesel installation, previous history unknown, got it bled and running, problem is it sounds like it is on 3 cylinders and will not rev...
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Last post by ringo
16 Aug 2014, 19:21
problems with studdering 112i

Last post by mark « 13 Aug 2014, 16:48
Replies: 12
by alidhojd » 29 Aug 2013, 09:37

Hi everybody!
I have recently purchased a 1989 doka 2.1 here in sweden, the car is running good execept for crusing speed when it is studdering(if i...

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Last post by mark
13 Aug 2014, 16:48
Hiccuped!

Last post by a1winchester « 13 Aug 2014, 16:40
Replies: 3
by Walrus » 10 Aug 2014, 21:50

Was on my way home from VW Camper show today when the van coughed and spluttered while coming down the M4 before eventually stalling. Normally runs...

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Last post by a1winchester
13 Aug 2014, 16:40
AAZ temp gauge

Last post by Trunkster « 13 Aug 2014, 19:27
Replies: 5
by Trunkster » 13 Aug 2014, 07:59

Hi guys. I have an AZZ engine fitted in my van. It was originally air cooled. To cut a very long story short I blew 2 AAZ engines up and I am now...

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Last post by Trunkster
13 Aug 2014, 19:27
Where to buy a starter motor

Last post by Sin « 13 Aug 2014, 13:52
Replies: 14
by Sin » 12 Aug 2014, 09:45

Hi guys,
I need to buy a starter motor as mine is taking a while before engine finally kicks over, I have a few questions here ( I did read a few old...

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Last post by Sin
13 Aug 2014, 13:52
Diesel leak

Last post by jokeruk « 13 Aug 2014, 13:29
Replies: 10
by jokeruk » 31 Oct 2013, 17:42

Hi All,

I noticed today that my van has started sharing fluids with the road :( After investigation it appears to be diesel that's coming from under...

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Last post by jokeruk
13 Aug 2014, 13:29
Engine identification

Last post by itchyfeet « 13 Aug 2014, 11:46
Replies: 1
by brendanmusicman » 13 Aug 2014, 09:59

Hi folk,
I am trying to find out what engine I have actually got in my van, I bought it as an AAZ from a damaged Golf but when we tried to fit it...

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Last post by itchyfeet
13 Aug 2014, 11:46
Webasto thermotopc plumbing?

Last post by Aberdeenbus « 13 Aug 2014, 11:22

by Aberdeenbus » 13 Aug 2014, 11:22

Guys,

A quick question for those in the know,
I have a small calorifier that was teed off and onto the heater circuit which provided hot water, I...

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Last post by Aberdeenbus
13 Aug 2014, 11:22
Idle Control Valve

Last post by jamespainter453 « 13 Aug 2014, 07:08
Replies: 6
by jamespainter453 » 10 Aug 2014, 17:56

Hi guys,

Having a bit of trouble with bad idling on my 1984 t25 (1900cc petrol).
I have narrowed it down to the idel speed control valve (it was...

6 Replies

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Last post by jamespainter453
13 Aug 2014, 07:08
Stuck in France! Advice for mechanics please

Last post by Flyingchunk « 12 Aug 2014, 23:13
Replies: 52
by sunblu7 » 03 Aug 2014, 08:46
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Hello from campsite in Vosges

We've been all round Norway, Sweden and the rest of Europe over the last seven years in our 1980 2l Devon without a...
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Last post by Flyingchunk
12 Aug 2014, 23:13
LDA setup

Last post by Evsi « 12 Aug 2014, 16:00
Replies: 3
by Evsi » 05 Aug 2014, 21:07

Evening beauts!

I'm attempting to make 1 good fuel pump out of 2 spares for my JX and was wondering if anyone knew if the LDA needs any pre-load on...

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Last post by Evsi
12 Aug 2014, 16:00
Clutch slave cylinder

Last post by Jakemate « 12 Aug 2014, 15:11
Replies: 5
by Jakemate » 11 Aug 2014, 16:07

Well changed my gearbox today and broke a part in the process!

The slave cylinder wouldn't come off so I tried undoing the clear plastic pipe that...

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Last post by Jakemate
12 Aug 2014, 15:11
engine misfiring at motorway speeds intermittently

Last post by ben50 « 12 Aug 2014, 12:58
Replies: 12
by ben50 » 30 Jul 2014, 20:42

Hi, we're on the way to the ferry to France. The engine has started to misfiring. It started with just a bit of a blip, but as we travelled further...

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Last post by ben50
12 Aug 2014, 12:58
Water pump failed, now system won't bleed

Last post by ermie571 « 12 Aug 2014, 11:55
Replies: 8
by BaaaadSlider » 11 Aug 2014, 21:54

Hi, our 1.9dg engine bust the coolin system distribution
part,then the water pump.
Have replaced parts and other cooling parts and the system just...

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Last post by ermie571
12 Aug 2014, 11:55
Crank pulley torque setting

Last post by CovKid « 12 Aug 2014, 09:53
Replies: 3
by 1_eyed_jim » 11 Aug 2014, 19:35

Evening

Haynes states 315nm for 3 groove type! Is this a misprint?! :shock: My torque wrench only goes to 210nm and not got a few hundred quid spare...

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Last post by CovKid
12 Aug 2014, 09:53
Bleed screw

Last post by waltraud « 12 Aug 2014, 09:24
Replies: 9
by Eloise » 07 Aug 2014, 17:06

Hi, put engine in, filled with coolant, ran engine to start bleeding, topped up tank and went to undo bleed screw and it snapped off at the...

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Last post by waltraud
12 Aug 2014, 09:24
Random Earth lead?

Last post by Wingit100 « 12 Aug 2014, 08:37
Replies: 9
by Wingit100 » 11 Aug 2014, 20:08

Hello all. Advice please, I have refitted my rebuilt engine today and have all the correct bits and even remembered where they went, amazing! The...

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Last post by Wingit100
12 Aug 2014, 08:37
Will it start this time?

Last post by CovKid « 12 Aug 2014, 07:48
Replies: 1
by mollucy » 12 Aug 2014, 07:33

Hi.
My Van has occasional starting problems, Sometimes when you turn the key nothing. If you disconnect the Trigger/Exciter wire then put it back on,...

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Last post by CovKid
12 Aug 2014, 07:48
JK carb rebuild kit vs Brickwerks kit

Last post by CovKid « 12 Aug 2014, 06:58
Replies: 5
by Flyingchunk » 10 Aug 2014, 21:08

Hi all.

Looking to start strip down of my spare 2.0 CU Aircooled engine.

I want to start by refurbing the twin solex carbs.

I normally shop with...

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Last post by CovKid
12 Aug 2014, 06:58
Starter motor getting too hot

Last post by ghost123uk « 12 Aug 2014, 06:48
Replies: 14
by han&smudge » 11 Aug 2014, 10:35

Hi,
Can anybody help...I'm going to France in my water cooled 1990 t25 on Friday. However since I've had it (2years) it's suffered with struggling...

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Last post by ghost123uk
12 Aug 2014, 06:48
Fuel tank filler seal/grommet

Last post by freckvan1 « 11 Aug 2014, 18:21
Replies: 2
by freckvan1 » 09 Aug 2014, 09:01

Morning All ,

Awaiting Fuel Tank parts from Mr. Baxter , in the meantime need some advice ..... :D

I need to replace Fuel Tank Filler Neck Seal,...

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Last post by freckvan1
11 Aug 2014, 18:21
brake backplate dowel.

Last post by Dazco « 11 Aug 2014, 18:13
Replies: 42
by Hacksawbob » 23 Jul 2014, 12:49
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I am building these up to fit, any ideas which way around the dowel pin should go? one end is slightly more tapered than the other. I am guessing...
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Last post by Dazco
11 Aug 2014, 18:13
Which injector pipes?

Last post by colinthefox « 11 Aug 2014, 19:03
Replies: 4
by comfybadger » 11 Aug 2014, 11:06

Later today I am off to my friendly Injector guru to have a new injector pipe made up. I would like to get a new genuine set for my 1Y 1.9 engine but...

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Last post by colinthefox
11 Aug 2014, 19:03
Inlet Trunking /Pancake Studs

Last post by y30man5 « 11 Aug 2014, 09:11
Replies: 5
by y30man5 » 23 Jun 2014, 10:56

Hi all,

Does anyone know where I can get hold of some replacements for the studs and nuts that hold the inlet trunking / plastic pancake onto the...

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Last post by y30man5
11 Aug 2014, 09:11
Aircooled Engine Tinware Seal

Last post by sweller « 11 Aug 2014, 09:05
Replies: 2
by sweller » 07 Aug 2014, 05:28

I have recently acquired a 1981 2.0l air-cooled T3. I have previously owned a couple of 2.0l T2s (now eyewateringly expensive).

The engine seal on...

2 Replies

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Last post by sweller
11 Aug 2014, 09:05
Are heat exchangers necessary?

Last post by CovKid « 10 Aug 2014, 23:48
Replies: 10
by Waynerrr » 08 Aug 2014, 15:13

I've got a 2.0l air cooled motor with two ruined heat exchangers. As I understand it, their purpose is to transfer heat from the engine to the cab...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Aug 2014, 23:48
1.6cs diesel pump yiming settings

Last post by colinthefox « 10 Aug 2014, 19:57
Replies: 6
by newkid » 09 Aug 2014, 16:02

Hoping someone can give me the timing settings for the diesel pump on the 1.6cs, have the gauge ready and had a look but couldnt find the settings...

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Last post by colinthefox
10 Aug 2014, 19:57
replacement 1.9dg engine!

Last post by ghost123uk « 10 Aug 2014, 16:18
Replies: 14
by sikaya » 31 Jul 2014, 20:37

Hello all great forum .need your advice head gasket has gone on the van (1.9dg petrol) am looking at a replacement engine .Thanks to the wonders of...

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Last post by ghost123uk
10 Aug 2014, 16:18
Worrying about turbo - 1.6TD

Last post by Troopy « 10 Aug 2014, 13:05

by Troopy » 10 Aug 2014, 13:05

Posted a while back that my turbo was making a right row and decided to replace with a recon one.

That is now done, but my issue now is that the van...

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Last post by Troopy
10 Aug 2014, 13:05
Brakes

Last post by Orangebug « 10 Aug 2014, 11:57

by Orangebug » 10 Aug 2014, 11:57

Winter project - looking to replace calipiers , slaves , flex and steel pipes. Having difficulty locating servo - new or re-built. Any body done a...

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Last post by Orangebug
10 Aug 2014, 11:57
Mechanic in Preston

Last post by freckvan1 « 10 Aug 2014, 10:19
Replies: 1
by moosma » 10 Aug 2014, 09:27

Looking for reccomendations for a vw mechanic in the Preston area, thanks :ok

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Last post by freckvan1
10 Aug 2014, 10:19
Temp Gauge Red Light

Last post by timjwharton « 10 Aug 2014, 07:23
Replies: 4
by Verne » 08 Aug 2014, 17:07

I've had the red light in the temperature gauge flash at me on a couple of occasions, but the gauge itself was at normal temperature and it looks...

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Last post by timjwharton
10 Aug 2014, 07:23
How many miles on your engine?

Last post by timjwharton « 10 Aug 2014, 07:20
Replies: 15
by Roydini » 29 Jul 2014, 21:53
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As the odometer on my petrol 1.9dg gets ever closer to 180,000 (km) I started to wonder just how long these engines can go on for? So whats the...
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Last post by timjwharton
10 Aug 2014, 07:20
1Y 1.9 diesel pump pipe help ?

Last post by celticboatman « 10 Aug 2014, 13:22
Replies: 6
by celticboatman » 10 Aug 2014, 07:19

Hi,

I have just acquired a boat which has a 1.9 1Y 1993 diesel engine installed, but it has not been connected up yet.
My problems are:

1. On the...

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Last post by celticboatman
10 Aug 2014, 13:22
Coolant elbow question

Last post by 123-jn « 09 Aug 2014, 21:18
Replies: 1
by 1_eyed_jim » 06 Aug 2014, 20:34

Removed the following elbow from the van to today as I suspected it was leaking due to coolant stains below it.

Cleaned every thing up and...

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Last post by 123-jn
09 Aug 2014, 21:18
speedo drive dustcap question

Last post by nevill3 « 08 Aug 2014, 21:03
Replies: 3
by DB-1584 » 08 Aug 2014, 09:30

Just discovered that speedo cable is missing its clip where it goes through the dustcap on the nearside hub, have got clip now.
Noticed that the...

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Last post by nevill3
08 Aug 2014, 21:03
vw t25 carburetor tuning

Last post by itchyfeet « 08 Aug 2014, 20:24
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by colincolin64 » 08 Aug 2014, 19:44

Hi ther can any one tell me the best way to tune a carburetor as I have never done it before I just rebuilt it and it is a bit flat ?? I have a t25...

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Last post by itchyfeet
08 Aug 2014, 20:24
power steering pump - any other cars use the same?

Last post by Plasticman « 08 Aug 2014, 18:38
Replies: 9
by oorwullie » 26 Jul 2014, 20:50

so yesterday i was working with my carpenter mate and we got back to his shop with smoke coming out the rhs vent at the back............

yer bus is...

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Last post by Plasticman
08 Aug 2014, 18:38
Fast idle racing when hot.

Last post by CovKid « 08 Aug 2014, 16:54
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by sallmark » 08 Aug 2014, 16:43

Fast idle racing when hot.

So I have an issue that when the engine is hot, it races very fast. It mostly happens on hot days but now more often...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Aug 2014, 16:54
Timing belt snapped

Last post by Mickey dora « 08 Aug 2014, 15:21
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by Mickey dora » 02 Aug 2014, 20:23
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Thought I would share some knowledge that I have accumulated in having the same van a 1987 T25 1.6td lhd jx reimo for ten years after taking loads...
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08 Aug 2014, 15:21

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