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Oil Type

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Oct 2006, 13:50
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by Dubstar » 28 Oct 2006, 20:21

Gonna do an oil change on my 2ltr Aircooled auto, and looking in the Haynes it says to use 15/50, but the Wiki says 15/40. Which one anybody? Also,...

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Oct 2006, 13:50
overheating

Last post by jed the spread « 29 Oct 2006, 10:13
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by stick » 29 Oct 2006, 09:56

been getting a constant whirring noise from engine (1900 water cooled) whilst driving for a couple of weeks . yesterday though temperature went right...

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Last post by jed the spread
29 Oct 2006, 10:13
Starter to solenoid...

Last post by soapyjoe « 29 Oct 2006, 08:13
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by soapyjoe » 28 Oct 2006, 16:22

Does any one know if its possible to replace the braided cable that goes between the two, and if so how ? Mine has completely rotted away and im...

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Last post by soapyjoe
29 Oct 2006, 08:13
Throttle Damper

Last post by Dubstar « 28 Oct 2006, 20:16
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by Dubstar » 27 Oct 2006, 20:25

I was just giving the carbs on my 2ltr Aircooled Westy a bit of a clean out, when I noticed that even though the left hand carb has the damper on it,...

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Last post by Dubstar
28 Oct 2006, 20:16
Merc Alloys

Last post by g60steve « 28 Oct 2006, 15:49
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by maximus » 28 Oct 2006, 10:50

Has anyone got a set of these on there bus?? If so do you need spacers/longer nuts, or do they go straight on??

thanks :wink:

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Last post by g60steve
28 Oct 2006, 15:49
Gearbox problems, 5 gears

Last post by HarryMann « 28 Oct 2006, 13:06
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by swedepete » 24 Oct 2006, 16:22

My gears suddenly relocated so that I touch the dash engaging 2nd and 3rd gear.
It started out with reverse not going into place. Reverse is located...

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Last post by HarryMann
28 Oct 2006, 13:06
Overheating, heater doesn't work

Last post by MacAoidh « 28 Oct 2006, 09:42
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by MacAoidh » 27 Oct 2006, 13:56

Coolant gauge started rising last night, simultaneously heating stopped working. Easing off on the speed etc helped me nurse it home.

The water in...

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Last post by MacAoidh
28 Oct 2006, 09:42
relays/ fridge & split charger.

Last post by dbroada « 28 Oct 2006, 09:00
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by RUSTBUS T25 » 26 Oct 2006, 19:51

only me! after a great deal of head scrathing i no wiser.i am trying to figure out wot switches the fridge relay as this allso feeds the split charge...

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Last post by dbroada
28 Oct 2006, 09:00
what year did PAS come in?

Last post by dublicious « 27 Oct 2006, 21:30
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by dublicious » 27 Oct 2006, 19:26

Hi Guys,

Just wondered what year PAS came in on the T25? If we do end up going for one, the little lady will probably need it :)

Take care,

J

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Last post by dublicious
27 Oct 2006, 21:30
More Heat Required

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 27 Oct 2006, 19:07
Replies: 6
by Terry » 25 Oct 2006, 19:29

Hi

Is it possible to boost the cab heaters performance? I'm over in Sweden just now and things got a bit chilly last winter. Temp can be below -25 C...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
27 Oct 2006, 19:07
Dizzy Caps?

Last post by Bowton Lad « 27 Oct 2006, 15:18
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by Arvi » 26 Oct 2006, 13:34

how long are Dizzy caps and rotor arms meant to last on average?

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Last post by Bowton Lad
27 Oct 2006, 15:18
body panels

Last post by Mr Dutch « 27 Oct 2006, 00:24
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by RUSTBUS T25 » 24 Oct 2006, 19:35

hi folks,i am carrying out sympathetic restoration of my devon conversion.can any one point me in the right direction of good quality pattern body...

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Last post by Mr Dutch
27 Oct 2006, 00:24
Diesel injector pump problems after engine fitted

Last post by vwstanley66 « 26 Oct 2006, 21:54
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by vwstanley66 » 20 Oct 2006, 14:25

Having fitted a new second hand engine, the injector pump doesnt seem to be working. It was working prior to being fitted. Could the injector pump...

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Last post by vwstanley66
26 Oct 2006, 21:54
strange alternator belt

Last post by Hacksawbob « 26 Oct 2006, 20:06
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by domiles1 » 20 Oct 2006, 14:08

I've got one of the turbodiesel engines with TWO belts. Its the alternator belt that has snapped and I'm wondering how do you fit a new one, because...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
26 Oct 2006, 20:06
She wont start!

Last post by Hacksawbob « 26 Oct 2006, 18:44
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by pouch » 26 Oct 2006, 09:44

I have had an intermittant problem for a year or so and finally the van has given up and wont start.

I put the key in the ignition, turn and I can...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
26 Oct 2006, 18:44
ULTRALEDS led's

Last post by Aberdeenbus « 26 Oct 2006, 15:52
Replies: 3
by phredd » 26 Oct 2006, 14:12

I am thinking of doing a light upgrade to the rear of my bus. (T25)
As far as I know it has the standard light clusters, both stop-tail and...

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Last post by Aberdeenbus
26 Oct 2006, 15:52
engine mounts

Last post by skell « 26 Oct 2006, 12:23
Replies: 5
by bennwedge » 20 Oct 2006, 17:50

ive got to fit new engine mounts on my 2lt a/c this weekend and want to know if it is possible to raise the engine with a hoist just enough so that i...

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Last post by skell
26 Oct 2006, 12:23
front doors letting water in cab.

Last post by skell « 26 Oct 2006, 12:20
Replies: 5
by scouse » 23 Oct 2006, 21:31

Hi
I have to park my van on an angle due to the drive the way it is. Which ever way I park it water is getting into the step area of the door facing...

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Last post by skell
26 Oct 2006, 12:20
Removing diesel smell from mattress

Last post by Dubstar « 26 Oct 2006, 09:20
Replies: 18
by MacAoidh » 23 Oct 2006, 14:10
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The foam mattress in my van smells a bit of engine. It does seem to be improving, now that it's back on the road and there's more air about, but...
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Last post by Dubstar
26 Oct 2006, 09:20
oil light???

Last post by MacAoidh « 26 Oct 2006, 09:15
Replies: 4
by ROBS T25 » 26 Oct 2006, 08:02

ok got in the van this morning take kids to school and the oil light was very dim but was on so stopped engine checked oil looked fine was between...

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Last post by MacAoidh
26 Oct 2006, 09:15
A coupla questions

Last post by ghost123uk « 26 Oct 2006, 08:19
Replies: 12
by klatuu » 18 Oct 2006, 09:23

First of all, how are the panels on the van fixed to each other? Are they a bolt on, spot weld, welded or chewing gum?

The blow heater, how powerful...

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Last post by ghost123uk
26 Oct 2006, 08:19
WHICH TYPE/GRADE OF FUEL?

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Oct 2006, 07:54
Replies: 10
by Gone-Westy » 25 Oct 2006, 17:55

I have a 2.1i DJ engine in my van. Confused as to best fuel to use. German handbbok says super leaded, although all other petrol engine models can...

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Oct 2006, 07:54
TYRE PRESSURE

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Oct 2006, 07:50
Replies: 5
by Gone-Westy » 25 Oct 2006, 17:26

I have Continental 185R14C tyres fitted on my westy camper. What pressure should they be?

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Oct 2006, 07:50
1.6 TD jx hot starting

Last post by simoncummins « 26 Oct 2006, 07:49
Replies: 11
by simoncummins » 24 Oct 2006, 10:45

I have got a new 1.6 TD which starts from cold great glow plugs then turn key and its started but when it is warm i dont get any glow plug light and...

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Last post by simoncummins
26 Oct 2006, 07:49
windscreen washer motor

Last post by SyncroSam « 25 Oct 2006, 21:47
Replies: 4
by MacAoidh » 23 Oct 2006, 16:20

Moving down the list, next job:

Windscreen washer has stopped working. No problems with current coming down the wire, so it's not the switch on the...

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Last post by SyncroSam
25 Oct 2006, 21:47
where's my engine number?

Last post by sixsprings « 25 Oct 2006, 21:19

by sixsprings » 25 Oct 2006, 21:19

where is it? :oops:
'89 2.1l

edited to add..

found it. :D

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Last post by sixsprings
25 Oct 2006, 21:19
windscreen wipers: switch? fuse!

Last post by MacAoidh « 25 Oct 2006, 16:42
Replies: 2
by MacAoidh » 25 Oct 2006, 15:07

While testing the windscreen washer system I wedged the stalk in the 'pulled' position, to send current to the washer motor.

When I gave up trying...

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Last post by MacAoidh
25 Oct 2006, 16:42
Over-run/engine braking

Last post by ghost123uk « 25 Oct 2006, 11:25
Replies: 7
by MacAoidh » 23 Oct 2006, 10:22

Just read elsewhere that over-run is when I take my foot off the throttle and the momentum of the vehicle turns the engine.

I've been wondering for...

7 Replies

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Last post by ghost123uk
25 Oct 2006, 11:25
elcetric fan on rad

Last post by Mocki « 25 Oct 2006, 07:37
Replies: 7
by dink » 24 Oct 2006, 19:18

should i be able to hear the electric fan
had a little over heating water spurting issue the other day
also should the fan run on after ignition is...

7 Replies

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Last post by Mocki
25 Oct 2006, 07:37
replacing bolt on rear access flap...

Last post by blue « 25 Oct 2006, 05:24

by blue » 25 Oct 2006, 05:24

I have a bolt missing on the rear access flap to the engine bay . I want to replace it, but can't get one off my other van to try. I've had a look at...

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Last post by blue
25 Oct 2006, 05:24
BUBBLING FRIDGE

Last post by Tex Ritter « 24 Oct 2006, 22:43
Replies: 2
by Tex Ritter » 22 Oct 2006, 19:16

I have taken my fridge out and bench tested it....it disnae work. :x

On all 3 power systems all it does is make an almost instant bubbling sound,...

2 Replies

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Last post by Tex Ritter
24 Oct 2006, 22:43
turbo cooler

Last post by HarryMann « 24 Oct 2006, 22:24
Replies: 9
by v-lux » 20 Oct 2006, 20:59

When i first got my syncro (1.6td Panel van) i would regularly hear the turbo cooler whizzing away when i had parked the van.

But recently i dont...

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Last post by HarryMann
24 Oct 2006, 22:24
Window winder mechanism

Last post by speleobod « 24 Oct 2006, 21:03
Replies: 3
by Dubstar » 24 Oct 2006, 19:38

On my 1981 LHD Westy,the drivers side window keeps dropping down. There is a little piece of plastic attached to the winder mechanism that seems to...

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Last post by speleobod
24 Oct 2006, 21:03
oh my exhaust wo'es

Last post by blurb55 « 24 Oct 2006, 21:03
Replies: 13
by T'Onion » 24 Oct 2006, 14:59

Ok my 2 year old new GSF exhaust gave up the ghost at the weekend .. my it was loud, so today found me taking it off and fitting the second-hand one...

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Last post by blurb55
24 Oct 2006, 21:03
painting aluminium

Last post by Simon Baxter « 24 Oct 2006, 21:02
Replies: 3
by leroy99 » 24 Oct 2006, 18:16

i have just got hold of some sliding windows for my t25. i am going to over haul them and want to paint the frames black (currently aluminium) will...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
24 Oct 2006, 21:02
Suspension

Last post by Blofeld « 24 Oct 2006, 19:58
Replies: 5
by Blofeld » 23 Oct 2006, 20:08

Recently had the van lowered wanted 40mm cos the bay lowered morre and it gets annot=ying somethines :roll:

but fitting the JK spings pack droppit...

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Last post by Blofeld
24 Oct 2006, 19:58
long wheel bolts/ studs

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 24 Oct 2006, 19:45
Replies: 5
by dink » 24 Oct 2006, 18:13

it'll soon be time for new boots for my t3
to save the aggro of 2, 1/2 sets of locking wheel bolts/ nuts, i found screw in studs for the front on the...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
24 Oct 2006, 19:45
Stickers

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 24 Oct 2006, 19:38
Replies: 8
by maximus » 22 Oct 2006, 21:34

Does anyone know where I can get the side stickers and Joker stickers for my bus ive decided to go down the restoration (body)...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
24 Oct 2006, 19:38
Dash and interior LEDs question...

Last post by blue « 24 Oct 2006, 17:24
Replies: 8
by blue » 18 Oct 2006, 17:58

Apologies for asking another question, but I bought some of these:

to upgrade my dash dial illumination on my T25 1989 1.7d:

Trouble is, I...

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Last post by blue
24 Oct 2006, 17:24
Split Charge Relay - Wanted

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 24 Oct 2006, 15:51
Replies: 6
by utterfalia » 23 Oct 2006, 09:03

Any one got a spare 'Split Charge Relay'? No 411915 511 B

GSF dont recognise the part and Volkswagon are waiting on back orders. :(

Thanks in...

6 Replies

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
24 Oct 2006, 15:51
Shuddering / Juddering

Last post by ghost123uk « 24 Oct 2006, 11:04
Replies: 28
by Mrben88 » 11 Aug 2006, 14:51
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Hi,

New to this all, but van seems to have weird habit of occasional shuddering / juddering at speeds between about 50 and 65. It's a 1980 2.0L...
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Last post by ghost123uk
24 Oct 2006, 11:04
LHD stuff questions.

Last post by dickspanner « 24 Oct 2006, 09:35
Replies: 2
by dickspanner » 23 Oct 2006, 19:59

I am currently building my Cossy powered crewcab T25 but am in need of a bit more info.

The crewwy is going over to france with me to live, I am...

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Last post by dickspanner
24 Oct 2006, 09:35
Part or function not detailed in Haynes or Wiki

Last post by SlowWest « 24 Oct 2006, 08:10
Replies: 5
by SlowWest » 22 Oct 2006, 09:13

Hi

Can you help?

On an 1981 CU engine, the airfilter is square (reusing the following link I found on the forum, thanks to the uploader...

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Last post by SlowWest
24 Oct 2006, 08:10
Gas Installation Rules?

Last post by dbroada « 24 Oct 2006, 07:19
Replies: 1
by futurecut » 23 Oct 2006, 20:06

What are the rules as of now in trems of hoses and fixings etc? And how do they apply to old installations like me cooker etc. I've recently bought a...

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Last post by dbroada
24 Oct 2006, 07:19
Temp sensor 1.6td

Last post by 1990panelvan « 23 Oct 2006, 22:48
Replies: 2
by 1990panelvan » 22 Oct 2006, 22:12

ok so the temp gauge does not work on my 1990 1.6td. can anyone tell me where the sensor is? a pic of the engine with a nice big arrow on it would be...

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Last post by 1990panelvan
23 Oct 2006, 22:48
need new batterys

Last post by kevtherev « 23 Oct 2006, 20:58
Replies: 5
by MINI_BUS » 22 Oct 2006, 17:52

looking for new batterys van one and leisure one any recomendations

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Last post by kevtherev
23 Oct 2006, 20:58
Fridge Rattle

Last post by maximus « 23 Oct 2006, 20:58
Replies: 10
by maximus » 21 Oct 2006, 14:05

The back of me fridge clangs when i go over a bump anyone else had this not had chance to test its working or not run out of gas :roll:

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Last post by maximus
23 Oct 2006, 20:58
Water Dripping on my Head

Last post by zand « 23 Oct 2006, 20:52

by zand » 23 Oct 2006, 20:52

I have a LHD westy, in really heavy rain I get a few drops of water dripping from behind the cosmetic panel above the drivers window. During the...

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Last post by zand
23 Oct 2006, 20:52
bumper bolts

Last post by Bowton Lad « 23 Oct 2006, 20:15
Replies: 6
by domiles1 » 23 Oct 2006, 19:30

Just removed my bent rear bumper to find it has been held on with basin fixings! I assume these are not correct! And the spacers between the bumper...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
23 Oct 2006, 20:15
Servo issues...

Last post by blue « 23 Oct 2006, 17:45
Replies: 2
by blue » 18 Oct 2006, 07:35

Year of manufacture: 1989
Engine size: 1.6D
Engine code: JK
left or right hand drive: RHD
transmission type: manual
Fuel type: diesel

Not...

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23 Oct 2006, 17:45

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