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Gearbox question (again)

Last post by wasserleaker « 03 Mar 2007, 22:22
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by drumnut182 » 27 Feb 2007, 18:40

Is it poss to put any 5 speed gearbox (diesel) out of an older transporter (1980 onwards) into a later transporter 1600TD 1989. My code should be ASS...

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Last post by wasserleaker
03 Mar 2007, 22:22
Radiator bleed screw question . . . .

Last post by wasserleaker « 03 Mar 2007, 22:02
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by wasserleaker » 03 Mar 2007, 10:13

Hi all,
On my radiator the bleed screw in the top left hand corner is just a common or garden bolt, is this what should be there?? , or should there...

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Last post by wasserleaker
03 Mar 2007, 22:02
Funny Steering

Last post by HarryMann « 03 Mar 2007, 20:08
Replies: 7
by Other-Power » 03 Mar 2007, 11:58

Hi all,

got the van all working again, but now steering wheel wobles at about 30kph and stops around 60kph and is worse around 50kph. im thinking a...

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Last post by HarryMann
03 Mar 2007, 20:08
Help needed setting up idle on carbs.

Last post by Fritz « 03 Mar 2007, 19:28
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by The_blue » 01 Mar 2007, 17:24

It's a CU 2litre engine with standard carbs.

I had it running ok but the CO was off the scale....

I've followed the instructions in the haynes...

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Last post by Fritz
03 Mar 2007, 19:28
Exhaust probs

Last post by toomanytoys « 03 Mar 2007, 19:22
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by SYNCRO » 03 Mar 2007, 08:06

I've got a J reg 1900cc T25.

The exhaust is looking a bit tatty ie the box is starting to rust through and the connecting piping is starting to look...

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Last post by toomanytoys
03 Mar 2007, 19:22
Quick Q on CV joints

Last post by phade « 03 Mar 2007, 17:24
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by phade » 25 Feb 2007, 13:57

Hi everyone,

I have replaced my rear N/S wheel bearing twice already and have had an irrating knocking/banging problem from the rear N/S wheel after...

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Last post by phade
03 Mar 2007, 17:24
sliding door bearings

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Mar 2007, 15:51
Replies: 8
by ally » 01 Mar 2007, 12:34

ok so i got my van started again, and now the sliding door is broken!

I took of the panel and both the horizontal bearings have broken off - i have...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Mar 2007, 15:51
It's all going swimmingly, must be due to go wrong soon!

Last post by fairwynds « 03 Mar 2007, 15:40

by fairwynds » 03 Mar 2007, 15:40

The rebuild is all going swimmingly well! :D
So, when's it all gonna go pear shaped! :oops:

Have just put gearbox back in, was fiddly to reconnect...

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Last post by fairwynds
03 Mar 2007, 15:40
TV aerials - what, where,how?!!

Last post by kathyshack « 03 Mar 2007, 14:18
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by JaneH » 11 Apr 2006, 17:12
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Can anyone give me a bit of advice on what to do. Going away next weekend for a whole week and been pressurised into taking tv with the van :x...
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Last post by kathyshack
03 Mar 2007, 14:18
Fuel lines - advice please!

Last post by Fritz « 03 Mar 2007, 13:25
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by fairwynds » 03 Mar 2007, 12:04

DG 1900 petrol 1985

Hi
I know this is 'old hat' for alot of you (that's why Im asking!) but I cannot find the answer in WIKI, which suprised me?...

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Last post by Fritz
03 Mar 2007, 13:25
Help with determining new wheel stud lengths

Last post by Simon Baxter « 03 Mar 2007, 10:31
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by gilbo » 01 Mar 2007, 14:31

I have Audi A3 wheels. Front ones are now machined to accommodate the wider hubs. I will plug the machine shop when the suckas are actually on the...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
03 Mar 2007, 10:31
Have I been overcharged ?

Last post by hammy44 « 03 Mar 2007, 00:11
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by weejoe » 28 Feb 2007, 14:00
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£108 + Vat for this module :evil:

Is this the same part of Euro Car parts site ?

And again on GSF ?

Part Number Description Fitment...
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Last post by hammy44
03 Mar 2007, 00:11
loosing water

Last post by hammy44 « 02 Mar 2007, 23:11
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by hammy44 » 27 Feb 2007, 18:49

hi i drive a 2.1 waserboxer new engine only sign of water escaping is at top of filler tank where sensor goes in should this be sealed with something

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Last post by hammy44
02 Mar 2007, 23:11
mot failure

Last post by Fritz « 02 Mar 2007, 21:36
Replies: 7
by Ray » 02 Mar 2007, 18:57

failed mot today, first time for years. A few little bits really - mainly steering rack gaiter - I am sure it was ok, looks like they gave a good...

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Last post by Fritz
02 Mar 2007, 21:36
Funky Petrol Smell

Last post by Rozzo « 02 Mar 2007, 19:21
Replies: 9
by Easy Tiger » 02 Mar 2007, 00:30

Hi y'all

Ive tried ignoring it but my van definately smell of petrol when I start it up. Thats with choke and without choke! I'm guessing something...

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Last post by Rozzo
02 Mar 2007, 19:21
Oil drain plug info

Last post by Rozzo « 02 Mar 2007, 19:17
Replies: 1
by irish.david » 02 Mar 2007, 13:52

I've managed to rip the threads out in the hole for the engine sump drain plug so it's heli-coil time. I've got a new sump plug already so i know...

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Last post by Rozzo
02 Mar 2007, 19:17
Carpet sets

Last post by Bowton Lad « 02 Mar 2007, 19:09
Replies: 6
by tobzman » 01 Mar 2007, 16:47

Hi All

I'm desperately trying to think of the name of the company that's been at all the recent shows offering complete cab carpets for like £20 or...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
02 Mar 2007, 19:09
T25 w/c queries with pics...help!

Last post by fairwynds « 02 Mar 2007, 18:55
Replies: 10
by fairwynds » 23 Feb 2007, 21:40

Evening, can anyone answer a few queries with y rebuild....please?

1) Pic shows the (broken off) fuel pump seat/packing bit (bakerlite or similar)...

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Last post by fairwynds
02 Mar 2007, 18:55
Van won't start - 2.1i DJ

Last post by veedweeb « 02 Mar 2007, 17:22
Replies: 7
by jen » 01 Mar 2007, 12:41

My van has always started first time, but this morning refused. Turns over, battery was well charged, but no brmmm. Alas as I had 15 minutes to get...

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Last post by veedweeb
02 Mar 2007, 17:22
Eberspacher Wiring

Last post by T'Onion « 02 Mar 2007, 17:00
Replies: 1
by richnewton » 02 Mar 2007, 16:54

Mine is wired to the main battery which is fine when driving but would also like to use it when camping. Can I just extend the existing cable or...

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Last post by T'Onion
02 Mar 2007, 17:00
Weber single carb 32 36 DFAV on 2litre CU Aircooled

Last post by jason k « 02 Mar 2007, 16:05
Replies: 3
by mrhutch » 28 Feb 2007, 15:14

Hello all...

Just about to fit my new Weber purchase! Anyone give me any tops how to set this carb up to run on the engine ??

really guys,...

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Last post by jason k
02 Mar 2007, 16:05
Oil drain plug info

Last post by irish.david « 02 Mar 2007, 13:52

by irish.david » 02 Mar 2007, 13:52

I've managed to rip the threads out in the hole for the engine sump drain plug so it's heli-coil time. I've got a new sump plug already so i know...

0 Replies

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Last post by irish.david
02 Mar 2007, 13:52
Hot head, cold feet

Last post by Hacksawbob « 02 Mar 2007, 11:20
Replies: 7
by Bendyknees » 01 Mar 2007, 12:43

Am in the process of making an air circulator for the van(bit o pipe from the roof wit a pc fan in 1 end :) ) as in my hightop all my lovely heat...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
02 Mar 2007, 11:20
What kind of oil?

Last post by Bowton Lad « 02 Mar 2007, 00:32
Replies: 1
by finbahr » 01 Mar 2007, 20:44

Could someone tell me what type of oil I should be using in my van.

It's 1983 2.0L Aircooled

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Last post by Bowton Lad
02 Mar 2007, 00:32
removing seat rails

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 01 Mar 2007, 21:54
Replies: 4
by snarl » 01 Mar 2007, 18:32

Can anyone advise the best way to remove the passenger seat slider rails , as i,ve just go a 180 swivel seat but needs a flat surface...???

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
01 Mar 2007, 21:54
LHD Heater cables

Last post by javawolf « 01 Mar 2007, 21:43

by javawolf » 01 Mar 2007, 21:43

I need new heater cables as mine have snapped. My '82 2.0 Aircooled is LHD, do you know if heater cables are 'handed'. GSF don't mention handedness...

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Last post by javawolf
01 Mar 2007, 21:43
Speedometer for 1.6tdi LHD Joker Westfalia camper

Last post by Muckamore « 01 Mar 2007, 20:21
Replies: 7
by Muckamore » 23 Feb 2007, 19:44

My speedometer stopped working a few weeks ago- for no apparent reason. I managed to get the lid or cover off the two dials and after a lot of failed...

7 Replies

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Last post by Muckamore
01 Mar 2007, 20:21
oil leak help?

Last post by fairwynds « 01 Mar 2007, 20:06
Replies: 13
by Bee » 27 Feb 2007, 20:25

if on the pic yr looking down on the top of a wedge. the red bit is where it's leaking. I'm relatively new to the T3 so bear with me :oops:

i've...

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Last post by fairwynds
01 Mar 2007, 20:06
fumes from the engine

Last post by T'Onion « 01 Mar 2007, 17:23
Replies: 6
by billymaya » 01 Mar 2007, 10:25

just a question really ive been driving the t25 around for a while no probs fitted a original t25 bench seat mounted in front and on top of engine...

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Last post by T'Onion
01 Mar 2007, 17:23
Paint

Last post by bigbluebus « 28 Feb 2007, 21:07
Replies: 4
by andy_cull » 28 Feb 2007, 19:40

I need some cans of the original colour medium blue for my carevelle. i found the code and a site which sells cans mixed to the code but the colors...

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Last post by bigbluebus
28 Feb 2007, 21:07
Exhaust removal and refitting!

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Feb 2007, 19:15
Replies: 2
by lidders » 28 Feb 2007, 19:06

I am going to attempt this unenviable task very soon.

It will be replaced with a new one from JK.

Does any one have any tips, good practices, ideas...

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Last post by kevtherev
28 Feb 2007, 19:15
MOT

Last post by west E « 28 Feb 2007, 17:16
Replies: 10
by dalmationman » 26 Feb 2007, 16:18

Hi
Can anybody in Staffordshire do or recommend where I vcan get a pre MOT and work done, and take the van to an MOT garage where I won't get ripped...

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Last post by west E
28 Feb 2007, 17:16
Urgent brake lights- cant use van now.

Last post by airhead « 28 Feb 2007, 16:04
Replies: 15
by darrenandnikki » 24 Feb 2007, 19:34
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You chaps are probably fed up of silly questions but here goes again, chuffed with myself :D for completing oil change with new filter today on my...
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Last post by airhead
28 Feb 2007, 16:04
Dash Board electrics.....

Last post by Kool-Kamper « 28 Feb 2007, 10:34
Replies: 2
by Kool-Kamper » 27 Feb 2007, 18:04

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone out there can email me a circuit diagram off a Aircooled dash lay out for behind the speedo.
I am getting desperate to...

2 Replies

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Last post by Kool-Kamper
28 Feb 2007, 10:34
Rear 3 point belt in a Van conversion

Last post by T'Onion « 27 Feb 2007, 22:27
Replies: 16
by dalmationman » 27 Feb 2007, 18:09
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Hi
I have a 1983 Karisma conversion and it started life as a panel van, bulgy window rubbers and no pre drilled satbelt mounting points in the rear....
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Last post by T'Onion
27 Feb 2007, 22:27
colour swatches

Last post by west E « 27 Feb 2007, 21:44
Replies: 5
by west E » 27 Feb 2007, 18:09

Hi

i'm after colour swatches for the paint coats. I tried the link in the wiki but get an error.
anyone no where i can get them.

cheers

ian

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Last post by west E
27 Feb 2007, 21:44
Engine in its final death throes?

Last post by T'Onion « 27 Feb 2007, 20:38
Replies: 8
by DapperDavies » 27 Feb 2007, 16:00

Just done the daily checks (1.9DG) and find the coolant level has dropped and the oil level has risen.

Should I start digging the grave?

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Last post by T'Onion
27 Feb 2007, 20:38
Do all 2litre CU engines have vaccume advance?

Last post by The_blue « 27 Feb 2007, 19:06
Replies: 8
by The_blue » 26 Feb 2007, 13:04

Sorting the wiring on my new van and the vaccume hoses are all over the place. just noticed it hasn't got a vaccume advance on the side of the dist....

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Last post by The_blue
27 Feb 2007, 19:06
Rear seat belts in early westyÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s

Last post by dublicious « 27 Feb 2007, 18:26
Replies: 7
by dublicious » 26 Feb 2007, 19:43

Hi Guys,

I am looking at a few westy's at the moment with full on camper interior :) I have two young children and need 3 point seatbelts in the...

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Last post by dublicious
27 Feb 2007, 18:26
glow plugs - more of a rant!

Last post by ringo « 27 Feb 2007, 09:38
Replies: 1
by Other-Power » 26 Feb 2007, 21:03

Hey all,

i had a week of from collage and i was to busy to change the plugs on my van engine. i went to start it this morning and found that it...

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Last post by ringo
27 Feb 2007, 09:38
Redline MT90 correct spec?

Last post by toomanytoys « 27 Feb 2007, 08:33
Replies: 6
by andyasj » 20 Feb 2007, 10:24

I was considering putting Redline MT90 in my 5-speed manual gearbox (1986) but am getting no advice from sellers. MT90 is 75W90 but original spec for...

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Last post by toomanytoys
27 Feb 2007, 08:33
gearbox

Last post by lcmoniz « 26 Feb 2007, 23:26

by lcmoniz » 26 Feb 2007, 23:26

i need to know if it's possible to mount a passat diff on a 3H gearbox.

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Last post by lcmoniz
26 Feb 2007, 23:26
Westie 240v internal charger help please

Last post by madmyk « 26 Feb 2007, 22:40
Replies: 2
by madmyk » 25 Feb 2007, 23:43

1.6 TD Westie Club Joker, 1986, black buzzin' box under rear seats does not appear to be working. :cry:

Have searched wiki but no joy.
Have checked...

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Last post by madmyk
26 Feb 2007, 22:40
bearings n gauges

Last post by jed the spread « 26 Feb 2007, 21:57
Replies: 3
by garyodevon » 26 Feb 2007, 20:00

Being a noobie, i still have that paranioa lurking over me . . . .
picked up on a couple of issues on me way back from Brighton. . . .
Halfway home,...

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Last post by jed the spread
26 Feb 2007, 21:57
electrolux fridge aint workin

Last post by Darbs « 26 Feb 2007, 20:15
Replies: 7
by Darbs » 25 Feb 2007, 22:05

Ive got a 3 way electrolux fridge that is not working. On gas the flame ignites but the fridge does not get cold and on the 240 the rellevent lights...

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Last post by Darbs
26 Feb 2007, 20:15
Rocker pivot stud sheared off, what might this indicate?

Last post by murdoch « 26 Feb 2007, 19:17
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by Doodleboink » 12 Dec 2006, 13:22

Hello chaps,

Had the bus for a month now, not used a great deal, but when we have used her, she's been mighty tappety. I got round to removing the...

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Last post by murdoch
26 Feb 2007, 19:17
gearbox question

Last post by drumnut182 « 26 Feb 2007, 15:44
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by drumnut182 » 25 Feb 2007, 23:19

heyup, can anyone tell me what kind of gearbox (ie: the number, code) i would have on a Lh drive type 25 5 speed 1600TD 1989 California? Its not wiv...

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Last post by drumnut182
26 Feb 2007, 15:44
removing dash

Last post by Hacksawbob « 26 Feb 2007, 14:35
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by beatnutt » 26 Feb 2007, 10:38

any one got any tips on getting the dash out i need to paint round the inside of the windscreen as it leaking a bit ?

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Last post by Hacksawbob
26 Feb 2007, 14:35
Spare wheel question

Last post by ermie571 « 26 Feb 2007, 13:03
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by wee bugger » 23 Feb 2007, 19:18

Is it possible to fit spare on front a la bay stylee? If so how & how easy?

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Last post by ermie571
26 Feb 2007, 13:03
The Mirror never lies........

Last post by burnso « 26 Feb 2007, 12:57
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by sherlock » 26 Feb 2007, 09:34

Hi all, silly ? time
On my van I have standard mirrors but I see lots of vans with there mirrors painted, These ones are a bit more rounded at the...

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26 Feb 2007, 12:57

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