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will this engine fit?

Last post by SplendiferousII « 30 May 2008, 09:49
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by rachelann » 30 May 2008, 00:30

I've looked at the wiki and dont get it, please can somebody tell me if my 'van will take a 1.9Tdi engine from a T-reg Passat?

What problems will...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
30 May 2008, 09:49
SMELL OF PETROL

Last post by Steve P « 30 May 2008, 08:26
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by cruiseyboy » 27 May 2008, 21:23

Hi again... My van seems to constantly smell of fuel. I have left it overnight with cardboard underneath to see if fuel leaks onto it but nothing....

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Last post by Steve P
30 May 2008, 08:26
Twin carb

Last post by jason k « 30 May 2008, 07:25
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by IanMills » 29 May 2008, 15:31

Hi after even more advice!! I have a 1989 T25 Panel Van with a 1.9 DG engine, I want to give it a little bit more of a spring in its step. I use the...

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Last post by jason k
30 May 2008, 07:25
T25 Westfalia Joker maintainence Wrexham ....?

Last post by rachelann « 30 May 2008, 00:23
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by callanish » 29 May 2008, 22:18

As a new owner of a 23yr old Westfalia Joker (2.1 petrol) i really want to find someone who can give it a service in the Wrexham area.
Any help would...

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Last post by rachelann
30 May 2008, 00:23
Oil pressure warning

Last post by SyncroRich « 29 May 2008, 20:44
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by SyncroRich » 29 May 2008, 13:54

Engine 2.1 dj.

When I turn the ignition on the alternator light comes on and the coolant light flashes for a few seconds like normal but the oil...

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Last post by SyncroRich
29 May 2008, 20:44
HELP....T25 1.9DG noisey tappet!

Last post by Laurie « 29 May 2008, 19:41
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by jksplit67 » 29 May 2008, 18:44

Hi, just started my Bus for the first time after a couple of weeks and i now have a very noisy tappet. The guy i bought the bus from said if it was...

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Last post by Laurie
29 May 2008, 19:41
What should oil pressure be bar wise please?

Last post by andysimpson « 29 May 2008, 18:07
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by 4gearwonder » 28 May 2008, 22:01

Hi all

I know someone did ask this once - as I did come across this on a 'search' before, but not having much luck finding it again tonight...

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Last post by andysimpson
29 May 2008, 18:07
redex molyslip do they work

Last post by jpee « 29 May 2008, 17:46
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by jpee » 29 May 2008, 16:07

Hi all is it really worth doing a redex treatment to prevent or reduce carbon build up and do products like molyslip really help reduce engine wear...

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Last post by jpee
29 May 2008, 17:46
Rookie DIY engineer! Servicing help please. 1.6TD JX

Last post by Mayor Goldie Wilson « 29 May 2008, 15:16
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by Mayor Goldie Wilson » 21 May 2008, 12:50

Hello! I have decided to undertake the servicing of my 1988 1.6 TD caravelle my self.
It was serviced last year by Volkspares and has not covered...

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Last post by Mayor Goldie Wilson
29 May 2008, 15:16
Tinware sources???

Last post by tobzman « 27 Apr 2007, 08:28
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by tobzman » 26 Apr 2007, 12:41

Whilst working under my van the other night to locate a fuel supply problem it became apparent that I really should start putting together a...

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Last post by tobzman
27 Apr 2007, 08:28
powerflow stainless silencers.

Last post by shepster « 25 Apr 2007, 08:07
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by wasserleaker » 23 Apr 2007, 22:05

spotted a couple of T25's at Bustypes with Powerflow stainless silencer boxes fitted.
where are these available from does anyone know? and any idea...

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Last post by shepster
25 Apr 2007, 08:07
Do stainless sports exhausts do anything on diesel engines?

Last post by monsho « 25 Apr 2007, 07:55
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by airhead » 05 Apr 2007, 00:19

I was thinking of replacing my exhaust with a stainless sports exhaust. I have a 1.6 JX engine. Would it serve any purpose aside from the obvious...

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Last post by monsho
25 Apr 2007, 07:55
brake warning light

Last post by Mocki « 24 Apr 2007, 19:41
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by nutter » 24 Apr 2007, 17:31

DONT LAUGH
my warning light comes on when the hand brake is down and goes off when i put the hand brake on. i have plenty of fluid and ive cleaned...

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Last post by Mocki
24 Apr 2007, 19:41
Where do you guys recomend for engine parts?

Last post by The_blue « 24 Apr 2007, 13:13
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by The_blue » 23 Apr 2007, 17:10

I've looked on just campers and there stock is limited at best.

I've got my engine out and need:-

the oil seal behind the fly wheel.

The needle...

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Last post by The_blue
24 Apr 2007, 13:13
Broken front spring & dim brake lights M.O.T failure!!!!

Last post by toolsntat « 22 Jul 2006, 22:48
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by toolsntat » 22 Jul 2006, 09:45

Is it a easy to change the front spring as described in the wiki and are there any other unforseen pitfalls that may await me ?
Although it did not...

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Last post by toolsntat
22 Jul 2006, 22:48
CU Engine out! Various problems come to light

Last post by gareth « 21 Jul 2006, 13:17
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by gareth » 19 Jul 2006, 10:27
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Dropped the engine out as have been having trouble with a valve on #3 cylinder. My only mechanical experience has been with this van: following...
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Last post by gareth
21 Jul 2006, 13:17
Now sorted but worth a read - DG oil leak from rear

Last post by ghost123uk « 21 Jul 2006, 12:05
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by ghost123uk » 20 Jul 2006, 14:14

Hi My 1.9 DG always had an oil drip from somewhere near the rear pulley, but today it got much worse and with the motor running it is a very steady...

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Last post by ghost123uk
21 Jul 2006, 12:05
Front calliper

Last post by Ian Hulley « 21 Jul 2006, 11:25
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by Darbs » 20 Jul 2006, 15:29

The vans just failed the mot on osf break binding, worst case scenario new break caliper :cry: Ive spoken to kwick fit and theyve quoted £100 fitted....

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Last post by Ian Hulley
21 Jul 2006, 11:25
misfire in inlet manifold

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Jul 2006, 07:46
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by oscarvw » 20 Jul 2006, 22:55

been pursuing this problem on Kamperchat but with limeted success.

in a nutshell Type2 running a CU 2.0litre from a T25

ticking over on 3 (2?)...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 Jul 2006, 07:46
strange "ticking" sound?? *updated again!*

Last post by Hacksawbob « 20 Jul 2006, 22:30
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by t25heaven » 15 Jul 2006, 15:02
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hi all just taken my 1985 1.9 watercooled camper for a spin prior to my 6 hour plus trip to newquay in two weeks time..

trouble is it seems to have...
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Last post by Hacksawbob
20 Jul 2006, 22:30
did they mae t3's diesel, and automatic

Last post by Diamond Hell « 20 Jul 2006, 21:39
Replies: 4
by dink » 18 Jul 2006, 18:20

a friend has a t3 automatic,with a 1.9 DG motor
talking to him about his bus, he'd like a bit more ecomony
what's the chances of being able to fit a...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
20 Jul 2006, 21:39
idle stabilizing unit

Last post by tonytech « 20 Jul 2006, 20:51
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by kemshell » 20 Jul 2006, 20:34

I have an 1981 Aircooled 2L van with an electronic ignition system. The van does not seem to have an idle stabilizing unit, do that sound normal?

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Last post by tonytech
20 Jul 2006, 20:51
intermittent problem starting

Last post by kemshell « 20 Jul 2006, 17:32
Replies: 7
by kemshell » 17 Jul 2006, 10:19

I have an intermittent problem starting my 2 litre petrol '81 air-cooled van. It turns over but does not fire. I have replaced the battery, plugs, ht...

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Last post by kemshell
20 Jul 2006, 17:32
Dipstick Temp Guage

Last post by wehey « 20 Jul 2006, 12:04
Replies: 3
by wehey » 20 Jul 2006, 07:41

Hiya all,

I recently ordered a dipstick temp guage from JK for my 2L 1980 Aircooled.

All the parts arrived except the dipstick whick was out of...

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Last post by wehey
20 Jul 2006, 12:04
what engine is in this pic?

Last post by DiscoDave « 19 Jul 2006, 21:51
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by ladyeleanor » 17 Jul 2006, 23:43

does anyone know what engine this is?

A gold star for the first correct answer.

Cheers.

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Last post by DiscoDave
19 Jul 2006, 21:51
Bleed screw on Rad?

Last post by R0B « 19 Jul 2006, 20:53
Replies: 1
by SteveH » 19 Jul 2006, 20:49

Sprung a leak today from the top left hand side of the rad { drivers side-RHD}
split in the hose? no big deal, cut it back and gave it a little tug...

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Last post by R0B
19 Jul 2006, 20:53
Are Springs/Shocks same on 1715 Diesel as 1.9 petrol

Last post by guz « 19 Jul 2006, 20:36
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by tstrangward » 19 Jul 2006, 18:22

I have a 1.9 scrapper that I wish to use as a source for springs/shocks on my TD.

Are they the same or were they specific to the engine fitted?

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Last post by guz
19 Jul 2006, 20:36
Speedometer

Last post by 01guffer « 19 Jul 2006, 17:43
Replies: 3
by 01guffer » 18 Jul 2006, 07:34

Hello, I'm back, divorced and relaxed!
Thank you to all who previously offered advice and things, many apologies if I didn't respond as well as I...

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Last post by 01guffer
19 Jul 2006, 17:43
Help Gear linkage please anyone :(

Last post by Grun « 19 Jul 2006, 14:25
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by slowandsteady » 19 Jul 2006, 12:15

anyone got any tips on reseting the gear linkage on 1980 air cool 4 sp box, cant actually see what holds the rear shift rod bracket to the gear...

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Last post by Grun
19 Jul 2006, 14:25
upper ball joint

Last post by Matflint « 19 Jul 2006, 14:23
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by Matflint » 18 Jul 2006, 21:35

Everything was going so well

I took old one off no probs

come to fit new one put spindle in place, put top two bolts in loose

and put new nut on...

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Last post by Matflint
19 Jul 2006, 14:23
first gear is an absolute b*****D any ideas???????????????

Last post by oldiguana « 19 Jul 2006, 07:30
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by oldiguana » 18 Jul 2006, 23:00

should have included this in me previous post sorry ducks....just changed gearbox from 1.6 diesel box to a 1.9 petrol box,gear ratios are better now...

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Last post by oldiguana
19 Jul 2006, 07:30
just changed me gearbox,well chuffed

Last post by HarryMann « 18 Jul 2006, 22:15
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by oldiguana » 18 Jul 2006, 22:03

eyup ducks,ive finally got round to swapping the gearbox on the camel,i had a 1.6 n/a diesel but i fitted a 1.9 n/a and it was screaming its "cock" off...

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Last post by HarryMann
18 Jul 2006, 22:15
How can the fumes from perished breathers be so stronG?

Last post by Mocki « 18 Jul 2006, 22:00
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by futurecut » 18 Jul 2006, 21:38

It's been absolutely honking! I thought they were ok but i stopped and waggled them a bit and they looked like if i buggered about with them they'd...

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Last post by Mocki
18 Jul 2006, 22:00
con rod bolt part number needed

Last post by T'Onion « 18 Jul 2006, 14:08
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by T'Onion » 12 Jul 2006, 11:26
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either would do please
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Last post by T'Onion
18 Jul 2006, 14:08
Is this pipe supposed to meet with the hole?

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Jul 2006, 21:18
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by macthemaths » 15 Jan 2006, 16:12

When I was under the van the other day I noticed something that looked like it ought to be sticking in to something else.

I took a few pictures...

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Jul 2006, 21:18
Turbo`s

Last post by Ivorblueun « 17 Jul 2006, 20:42
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by futbus » 17 Jul 2006, 08:21

I need to either get my turbo reconditioned or buy a new one. Where is recommended to buy a new one from or get mine reconditioned.

Or has anyone...

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Last post by Ivorblueun
17 Jul 2006, 20:42
BLEEDING MATRIX!

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT « 17 Jul 2006, 19:30
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by TOMMY THE CAT » 17 Jul 2006, 18:58

After getting the old blower working :lol: I am now trying to get the air out of the old girl. Now I have read the Wiki but are struggling to get...

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Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
17 Jul 2006, 19:30
Front Brakes

Last post by Grun « 17 Jul 2006, 15:16
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by colouredFunk » 17 Jul 2006, 10:56

Hey guys,

I've been told that I need to replace my flexi hose, front discs and pads. I'm going to tackle it myself, as I can't really afford to get...

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Last post by Grun
17 Jul 2006, 15:16
how much gearbox oil????????????and which one

Last post by Grun « 17 Jul 2006, 12:43
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by oldiguana » 17 Jul 2006, 12:08

eyup ducks,ive looked on the wiki and scoured the posts but cant find a definate answer to filling up a gearbox,do you fill it up to the hole or is...

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Last post by Grun
17 Jul 2006, 12:43
5 speed linkage

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Engine issues t25 watercooled 1.9 petrol

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Engine issues t25 watercooled 1.9 petrol

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Engine trouble 1.9 petrol watercooled, do I need a new one

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