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Cu poor performance

Last post by SlowWest « 16 Oct 2006, 21:14
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by TimL » 20 Mar 2006, 22:28
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I have just purchased a 1980 airooled 2 litre with cu twin carbs ( stock)
after some dizzy problems i have now got sluggish performance.which i...
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Last post by SlowWest
16 Oct 2006, 21:14
Radiator Quiere?

Last post by Ian_Fearn « 16 Oct 2006, 19:38
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by Ian_Fearn » 15 Oct 2006, 19:26

GSF only list the 2.1 Radiator, is this the same as the 1.9 rad?

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Last post by Ian_Fearn
16 Oct 2006, 19:38
coolant "again"

Last post by trikey « 16 Oct 2006, 17:00
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by trikey » 15 Oct 2006, 11:40

put the pipe back that i had problems with before so i need to fill the cooling system, first i read the wiki, i filled the system bled it, drove it,...

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Last post by trikey
16 Oct 2006, 17:00
TOPPING UP MY COOLANT

Last post by toomanytoys « 16 Oct 2006, 15:04
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by mininut » 13 Oct 2006, 21:01

I need to top up my coolant level in my 1990 1.9 watercooled. Do I need to use the proper VW antifreeze with the anti-corrosion additive? If so can...

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Last post by toomanytoys
16 Oct 2006, 15:04
searching for jack....

Last post by Arvi « 16 Oct 2006, 14:53
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by vwalex » 15 Oct 2006, 20:19

Hi, having recently bought our 1986 T25, I am keen to get my hands on a suitable jack. I understand a BILSTEIN(?) jack would have come with the van...

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Last post by Arvi
16 Oct 2006, 14:53
inner seal for sliding door window

Last post by kevtherev « 16 Oct 2006, 14:47
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by kevtherev » 15 Oct 2006, 19:34

not the window seal

Any one got a location for this item...or a part no.

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Last post by kevtherev
16 Oct 2006, 14:47
Pipe Identification

Last post by Aidan « 16 Oct 2006, 14:33
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by Ian_Fearn » 15 Oct 2006, 19:09

Can anybody identify the pipe in the middle of this picture? It appears to be thicker at one end than the other. The pipe that goes onto the silver...

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Last post by Aidan
16 Oct 2006, 14:33
Just Lowered My Van

Last post by matt « 16 Oct 2006, 14:00
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by Bussed Up » 11 Oct 2006, 21:36

.....and need to have the camber cheked and reset as necessary.

Can anybody recommend a garage in Bucks that would be capable of doing it?

Had a...

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Last post by matt
16 Oct 2006, 14:00
Carvelle Sliding Window Questions

Last post by Arvi « 16 Oct 2006, 09:34
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by Arvi » 13 Oct 2006, 13:04

hi all in process of finally sorting van out

wonder if the sliding window unit is easy to dismantle as i want to change the seals and tint the...

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Last post by Arvi
16 Oct 2006, 09:34
relative suspension heights front / back

Last post by camper « 16 Oct 2006, 06:53
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by rogbodge » 15 Oct 2006, 20:59

Panel van 1.7 KY diesel, from being bought at 3 yrs old has always, at least when unladen, ridden higher at the front than at the back - ie the...

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Last post by camper
16 Oct 2006, 06:53
I've acquired a Taifun grille for a T25

Last post by scooterdoc « 15 Oct 2006, 21:57
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by scooterdoc » 07 Oct 2006, 10:45

And am wondering whether to fit it, does anyone have any info on them? I only have the grille, so have no info on the extra lights etc

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Last post by scooterdoc
15 Oct 2006, 21:57
Dash lights come on & radio goes off when I flash my lig

Last post by vwalex « 15 Oct 2006, 20:13
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by vwalex » 10 Oct 2006, 21:34

:shock: Can anyone help with this one... When I put my headlights on.. my glow lamp indicator light comes on in the dash, when I flash my lights to...

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Last post by vwalex
15 Oct 2006, 20:13
Seats

Last post by kathyshack « 15 Oct 2006, 20:02
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by 3rustateers » 15 Oct 2006, 19:08

What seats will fit in my T25? Don't mind having to adjust the runners etc, but don't want my head to rub on the roof. :?:

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Last post by kathyshack
15 Oct 2006, 20:02
Eberspacher stuff-again!

Last post by Ian_Fearn « 15 Oct 2006, 19:48
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by Dubstar » 14 Oct 2006, 10:20

I finally got round to getting under my Westy to see what the problem is with the Eberspacher only blowing out cold air and switching off when I turn...

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Last post by Ian_Fearn
15 Oct 2006, 19:48
Antifreeze: Halford's or VW or mix?

Last post by Ian_Fearn « 15 Oct 2006, 19:17
Replies: 8
by MacAoidh » 13 Oct 2006, 11:23

Touched upon this topic the other week, but focus shifted to getting the new slightly oversized hose to fit...

I've got an unopened flaggon of...

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Last post by Ian_Fearn
15 Oct 2006, 19:17
Help Please bad leak on auto box 2lt Aircooled

Last post by scouse « 15 Oct 2006, 16:34
Replies: 5
by scouse » 14 Oct 2006, 17:02

Plea to all you auto gearbox experts.

Took van for a run today. Left it standing for a while when wife has queried (should the oil be leaking like...

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Last post by scouse
15 Oct 2006, 16:34
Heater Controls...

Last post by strangely brown « 15 Oct 2006, 15:48
Replies: 6
by johncelliot » 04 Oct 2006, 08:32

Hello all - I have a problem with the heating system in my van. It is a 1987 w/ a 2.1 engine. It seems that the sliders that contol the heater don't...

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Last post by strangely brown
15 Oct 2006, 15:48
Advise on cabling.

Last post by Bushidodragon_76 « 15 Oct 2006, 14:35
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by Bushidodragon_76 » 15 Oct 2006, 12:14

Hi all, I'm hoping that someone can give me some advice on wiring in two aux fuse boxes from the aux battery.

One boxe is to be located at the front...

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Last post by Bushidodragon_76
15 Oct 2006, 14:35
South African T25

Last post by superbus « 15 Oct 2006, 11:46
Replies: 6
by superbus » 09 Oct 2006, 21:31

Hi All,

I wonder if anyone can help with identyfing the closest european equivalent to the engine in a South African 5cyl 2.5i? I have a '92 with an...

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Last post by superbus
15 Oct 2006, 11:46
swivel seats ??

Last post by Cruz « 15 Oct 2006, 10:50
Replies: 7
by dink » 23 Mar 2006, 22:18

does anyone out there have pictures of swivel seat bases for a t3
please

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Last post by Cruz
15 Oct 2006, 10:50
Temperature Gauge Sender Fault

Last post by Aidan « 15 Oct 2006, 10:46
Replies: 1
by ipaulog » 14 Oct 2006, 19:51

For some time I've had a fault on my temp. gauge - it doesn't make it anywhere the normal running temp. mark of half way.

The wiring into the...

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Last post by Aidan
15 Oct 2006, 10:46
Alternater information required.

Last post by DiscoDave « 15 Oct 2006, 08:50
Replies: 5
by Bushidodragon_76 » 14 Oct 2006, 13:01

Hi all, trying to fit a split charger circuit and I'm having problems regarding the location of D+ on the alternater.

The van is a T25 transporter...

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Last post by DiscoDave
15 Oct 2006, 08:50
Sliding door

Last post by DiscoDave « 15 Oct 2006, 08:48
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by The Reverend Pimp Daddy » 14 Oct 2006, 23:43

Will a RHD drive sliding door from an A reg van fit an X reg camper ???

Just been offered one in really good nick with a sliding window :wink:

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Last post by DiscoDave
15 Oct 2006, 08:48
Problems starting

Last post by DiscoDave « 15 Oct 2006, 08:47
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by sauce1001 » 15 Oct 2006, 00:06

Sometimes on turning the key nothing happens, push starts fine everytime. I've checked/cleaned the terminals on the starter motor which seemed to...

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Last post by DiscoDave
15 Oct 2006, 08:47
Brake lights/indicators problem

Last post by sauce1001 « 15 Oct 2006, 01:33
Replies: 3
by sauce1001 » 13 Oct 2006, 09:27

When I indicate, my brake lights flash erratically, the left indicator sometimes flashes when the right one is switched on and vice versa. All the...

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Last post by sauce1001
15 Oct 2006, 01:33
How do we get the seats out???

Last post by Dubstar « 15 Oct 2006, 00:09
Replies: 2
by Johanna » 14 Oct 2006, 19:48

We've been trying to get the drivers seat to come out because we're doing a bit of wiring on the battery and it's impossible to take it out without...

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Last post by Dubstar
15 Oct 2006, 00:09
Kamper stripes

Last post by never look back « 14 Oct 2006, 22:59
Replies: 5
by never look back » 12 Oct 2006, 09:23

Can anyone advise who stocks or sells the orange/brown & grey stripes that are on my autohomes T25 conversion

( incidentally are autohomes still in...

5 Replies

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Last post by never look back
14 Oct 2006, 22:59
Fan Switch

Last post by Ian_Fearn « 14 Oct 2006, 17:55
Replies: 2
by Ian_Fearn » 14 Oct 2006, 17:44

Anybody know where i can get a new rad fan switch from? Mine aint working.

2 Replies

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Last post by Ian_Fearn
14 Oct 2006, 17:55
'87 Caravelle steering geometry settings.

Last post by Brooky « 14 Oct 2006, 17:49
Replies: 2
by Brooky » 14 Oct 2006, 11:15

Hi everybody.
I have checked the Wiki but can only find specs for a Synchro. I've got to renew my upper wishbone bushes due to the usual evil...

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Last post by Brooky
14 Oct 2006, 17:49
Another heater question

Last post by Aidan « 14 Oct 2006, 13:50
Replies: 2
by Dubstar » 12 Oct 2006, 22:03

I have 4 sliders on my heater panel. I know what the top 2 sliders do-the windscreen/foot vents and the heat, but what doi the bottom 2 do? Or should...

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Last post by Aidan
14 Oct 2006, 13:50
not again.....

Last post by Aidan « 14 Oct 2006, 13:48
Replies: 11
by j_robi » 11 Oct 2006, 09:48

last may/june time myrtle had some phantom overheating/electrical problems- where the red flashing light came on- but no physical overheating. this...

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Last post by Aidan
14 Oct 2006, 13:48
How much oil for 1600TD JX oil/filter change?

Last post by R0B « 14 Oct 2006, 13:36
Replies: 3
by malverner » 13 Oct 2006, 22:56

:?: How much oil for 1600TD JX oil/filter change?

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Last post by R0B
14 Oct 2006, 13:36
Skimming a 1.6td cylinder head question

Last post by camper « 14 Oct 2006, 10:51
Replies: 9
by camper » 11 Oct 2006, 15:43

After replacing the head gasket carefull following the owners work shop manual.Only 800 miles aprox there is loss of coolent pressure and oil in the...

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Last post by camper
14 Oct 2006, 10:51
petrol and breather lines

Last post by Bowton Lad « 13 Oct 2006, 23:00
Replies: 4
by leroy99 » 13 Oct 2006, 19:53

ive just taken the petrol tank out along with the expansion tanks. the fuel line was badly rotted along with the breather pipes.the questions is can...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
13 Oct 2006, 23:00
Dog rough on LPG

Last post by Hacksawbob « 13 Oct 2006, 21:58
Replies: 9
by Hacksawbob » 12 Oct 2006, 21:23

WOOF WOOF. The van will not run above about 2000 RPM on LPG. it bucks like a bucking bronco YEEEHAAA! until warmed up. Need to start on petrol and...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
13 Oct 2006, 21:58
coolant leak

Last post by Hacksawbob « 13 Oct 2006, 20:06
Replies: 9
by trikey » 10 Oct 2006, 19:58

evening all
got a slight problem today, one of the plastic coolant pipes that run under the van has started leaking at the front, its the one that...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
13 Oct 2006, 20:06
Water dripping into engine bay

Last post by Hacksawbob « 13 Oct 2006, 16:20
Replies: 2
by fried chicken » 13 Oct 2006, 13:19

Sorry if this has been covered before, but I couldn't find it.

I have an 88 T25 & I have found a rusty hole in the corner of the engine bay right...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
13 Oct 2006, 16:20
HELP NEEDED

Last post by paulw « 13 Oct 2006, 16:05
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by paulw » 13 Oct 2006, 15:56

1986 T25 1915 DG petrol watercooled.. ok had an intermitent noisy hydraulic tappet for ages but always started first time and ran very well.
Took the...

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Last post by paulw
13 Oct 2006, 16:05
K-jet GTI engine (8v) into a 84 panel van....

Last post by syncroand101 « 13 Oct 2006, 08:09
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by Nighttrain1974 » 12 Oct 2006, 15:02

Does anyone by any chance have any wiring diagrams for these as i have just bought a van last weekend with this conversion and now it has developed...

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Last post by syncroand101
13 Oct 2006, 08:09
Noisy Fuel pump

Last post by Rooster « 13 Oct 2006, 07:36
Replies: 5
by GAML » 07 Sep 2006, 11:58

Hello Everybody,
I have a 2.1 DJ Auto which is running fine, but (there is always a but) recently the fuel pump has started to make an annoying...

5 Replies

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Last post by Rooster
13 Oct 2006, 07:36
fuel pump problem, and leaking passenger door.

Last post by cumbriankeith « 12 Oct 2006, 21:47
Replies: 3
by scouse » 11 Oct 2006, 20:44

Help required yet again !!

Seems to be the norm now my van is on the road.

The fuel pump to my 2 litre Aircooled leaks ever so slightly when the...

3 Replies

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Last post by cumbriankeith
12 Oct 2006, 21:47
heads

Last post by jammcd649 « 12 Oct 2006, 21:05
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by jammcd649 » 12 Oct 2006, 12:02

Hi guys,

I've lost all compression on #3 cyllinder and would like some advice on removing the heads so I can get down o the bottom of the problem....

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Last post by jammcd649
12 Oct 2006, 21:05
More heater problems...

Last post by johncelliot « 12 Oct 2006, 09:08
Replies: 7
by johncelliot » 10 Oct 2006, 09:48

I am still having trouble with the heating system in my van. I have verified that the directional slider (the one that directs air to the front vents...

7 Replies

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Last post by johncelliot
12 Oct 2006, 09:08
Front window seal/ alloys/

Last post by kevtherev « 11 Oct 2006, 22:18
Replies: 1
by maximus » 11 Oct 2006, 21:14

Has anyone bought the front window seal from JK it says (not for crome trim) can someone enlighten me? will this fit my lhd westy t25 is it any good...

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Last post by kevtherev
11 Oct 2006, 22:18
operating temperatures/pressures

Last post by kevtherev « 11 Oct 2006, 22:12
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by Hacksawbob » 09 Oct 2006, 14:08

Hi does anyone know what the maximum coolant temperature and pressure the our engines work at (petrol and deisel) Ta.

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Last post by kevtherev
11 Oct 2006, 22:12
Instrument lights

Last post by Mocki « 11 Oct 2006, 14:56
Replies: 2
by Gonzo » 11 Oct 2006, 14:23

I bought my van in July. The first time we used in the dark was coming back from Critch beetle run and discovered that the instrument lights didn't...

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Last post by Mocki
11 Oct 2006, 14:56
Key won't turn in the ignition barrell

Last post by wobbly « 11 Oct 2006, 14:53
Replies: 4
by colouredFunk » 10 Oct 2006, 20:15

Hello,

My key got stuck in the ignition last night and left my stuck in the middle of the road..... :(

After some WD40, some 'gentle' tapping with...

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Last post by wobbly
11 Oct 2006, 14:53
Recommend a body specialist

Last post by maximus « 11 Oct 2006, 14:33
Replies: 12
by maximus » 09 Oct 2006, 16:59

Can anyone recommend a body work company pref north west? I have some scabs at the bottom of the front windscreen and the carpet was soaked this...

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Last post by maximus
11 Oct 2006, 14:33
Leisure AND Main Battery drained - Exciting update

Last post by ghost123uk « 11 Oct 2006, 09:43
Replies: 14
by paulheywood » 03 Oct 2006, 21:05

Hi there... just thought I'd treat the van to a run out but it lazily turned over a few times without starting so I thought I'd jump her off the...

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Last post by ghost123uk
11 Oct 2006, 09:43
Speedo

Last post by andy_cull « 11 Oct 2006, 09:27
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by andy_cull » 10 Oct 2006, 09:32

Hi just a quicky i got a 86 1.9 watercooled but the problem is that the speedo cable ticks not to bad at slow speed put is at 40+mph. the needle...

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11 Oct 2006, 09:27

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