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Glow Plug Fuse blown?

Last post by Fritz « 29 Dec 2006, 11:25
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by Hermen » 28 Dec 2006, 20:23

Took the plunge today and replaced the stereo. However, I managed to blow a couple of fuses in the process. I replaced these but now the glow plug...

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Last post by Fritz
29 Dec 2006, 11:25
Hot starting problem

Last post by SteveW « 28 Dec 2006, 20:15
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by SteveW » 28 Dec 2006, 00:13

We have a problem on a 84 1.9 DG Caravelle. It starts well from cold but will not when hot. It is just like a flat battery. Which it is not as the...

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Last post by SteveW
28 Dec 2006, 20:15
Oil Pump Removal

Last post by Dangerbus « 28 Dec 2006, 09:45
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by Dangerbus » 27 Dec 2006, 20:34

Hi all,

I am in the process of stripping a 1984 1.9 WBX (DG) and I have got to the point where I need to remove the oil pump from the case. The...

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Last post by Dangerbus
28 Dec 2006, 09:45
autochoke

Last post by Fritz « 27 Dec 2006, 22:37
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by tangalooma flyer » 27 Dec 2006, 14:06

I've recently refurbed my 1.9 waterboxer carb can anyone tell me why the autochoke doesn't kick in when in i fire her up. Its a brand new one. did I...

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Last post by Fritz
27 Dec 2006, 22:37
Heater Fan

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Dec 2006, 19:57
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by John Hamilton » 27 Dec 2006, 14:29

I have a 1987 vw camper with a squeaky heater fan - can anybody please tell me how to cure it, and if I need to get inside it - how!

Happy New Year...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Dec 2006, 19:57
Circlips

Last post by mattrsa « 26 Dec 2006, 12:53
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by mattrsa » 25 Dec 2006, 20:55

Anyone know where i can get the circlips which keep the pistion heads attached to the crack arms, i broke two when taking the pistonheads off my van...

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Last post by mattrsa
26 Dec 2006, 12:53
Reimo high top "roof rack"

Last post by amazingdave « 26 Dec 2006, 10:20

by amazingdave » 26 Dec 2006, 10:20

Hello all,

long time no Post.

I've got a nice shiny Reimo high top that has a Sort of roof rack bit at the back, unfortunately it has no tie down...

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Last post by amazingdave
26 Dec 2006, 10:20
weldable gearstick

Last post by oldiguana « 26 Dec 2006, 09:38
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by oldiguana » 21 Dec 2006, 03:45

yo folks,just picked the ball n chain up from her xmas works doo,p****d aza rat n snoring like an asmatic pit pony!,so im bored n this question has...

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Last post by oldiguana
26 Dec 2006, 09:38
audi 80 flywheel

Last post by angry vanagon « 25 Dec 2006, 19:50

by angry vanagon » 25 Dec 2006, 19:50

hi does anyone have a audi 80 tdi flywheel they could take a photo off? perticularly a side view off ringgear area thanks andrew

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Last post by angry vanagon
25 Dec 2006, 19:50
WHERES UR EBER FITTED

Last post by jed the spread « 25 Dec 2006, 15:11
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by Bendyknees » 19 Nov 2006, 11:18

Posted this quesion in the other day and had 1 reply. So there is only 1 other club member that has an eber??
Really strugglin fittin this damn...

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Last post by jed the spread
25 Dec 2006, 15:11
heater control

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Dec 2006, 23:54
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by kevtherev » 24 Dec 2006, 10:04

Well it appears that my flap control cable has detached itself from the lower vent, not at the controler.

How is it accessed?

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Last post by kevtherev
24 Dec 2006, 23:54
Temp. gauge not working

Last post by Mocki « 24 Dec 2006, 15:42
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by mininut » 22 Dec 2006, 19:18

Just replaced the temp. gauge in the top of the clock 'cause the original ones needle went missing :shock:
Even when engine is warm the needle on me...

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Last post by Mocki
24 Dec 2006, 15:42
Updated wheel information

Last post by VWlewis « 23 Dec 2006, 19:08

by VWlewis » 23 Dec 2006, 19:08

Hi folks - Just to let you know there is now a link on the alternative wheel WIKI pages to a wheel change speed difference calculator. Look for the...

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Last post by VWlewis
23 Dec 2006, 19:08
getting new number plates made

Last post by MacAoidh « 23 Dec 2006, 18:48
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by MacAoidh » 19 Dec 2006, 18:21

Can anyone please tell me how to go about this?
Can it be done while I wait? Or at least same day, if I ring ahead?
Rough idea of cost?

As always,...

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Last post by MacAoidh
23 Dec 2006, 18:48
Bad vibrations!

Last post by Hacksawbob « 23 Dec 2006, 18:26
Replies: 11
by Hacksawbob » 20 Dec 2006, 19:33

Got the van started now but when I drive there is a nasty vibration (2.1 syncro) the diff lock light is on all though I have jacked up the rear and...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
23 Dec 2006, 18:26
Overheating 1.9 petrol

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Dec 2006, 16:56
Replies: 2
by hanloncole » 22 Dec 2006, 20:07

my 1.9 petrol T25 keeps overheating. i have bled it several times and checked for blockages but still it overheats. engine is OK no problems. After a...

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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Dec 2006, 16:56
Old Audi coupe bits

Last post by poshbuggers « 23 Dec 2006, 16:48
Replies: 3
by KarlT » 23 Dec 2006, 14:33

Hi All

Have ended up becoming the owner of a 2 door Audi coupe 1985 & was just wondering if there are any bits that are compatiable with our vans?...

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Last post by poshbuggers
23 Dec 2006, 16:48
Need workshop manual for 1.6TD

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 23 Dec 2006, 12:35
Replies: 7
by syncroandy » 16 Dec 2006, 17:50

Neither my Bentley nor my Haynes covers the 1.6TD motor.

What's the recommended manual ? Anyone got a copy of the VW workshop manual they'd be...

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Last post by Bilbo Blue
23 Dec 2006, 12:35
broken gear stick

Last post by Plasticman « 22 Dec 2006, 22:18
Replies: 8
by Kool-Kamper » 19 Dec 2006, 19:29

There I was merrily driving down the M23 in the foggy dark, when I went to change gear and my gear stick snapped, I quietly said oh dear to myself ,...

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Last post by Plasticman
22 Dec 2006, 22:18
Eber model

Last post by maximus « 22 Dec 2006, 17:50
Replies: 3
by maximus » 22 Dec 2006, 11:50

My westy is 1983 and I shall shortly be going from 1.9 water to aaz diesel :P I would like a diesel eber, I want to know the model number of mine its...

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Last post by maximus
22 Dec 2006, 17:50
Webasto heater main fuse?

Last post by toomanytoys « 22 Dec 2006, 13:49
Replies: 5
by toomanytoys » 21 Dec 2006, 17:00

ANyone know where a factory fitted Wbasto heater (heats the coolant) main fuse is???
Mine has no power when ignition off.. (was werking fine last...

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Last post by toomanytoys
22 Dec 2006, 13:49
Antifreeze levels

Last post by MacAoidh « 21 Dec 2006, 23:06
Replies: 7
by MacAoidh » 21 Dec 2006, 17:30

When I changed my anti-freeze I didn't drain the system enough. (Not sure how, I released low-lying hoses, and opened the rad bleed bolt.) Only...

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Last post by MacAoidh
21 Dec 2006, 23:06
captain seat arm rest & request for piccies of kitchen b

Last post by Arvi « 21 Dec 2006, 18:33
Replies: 3
by Kool-Kamper » 18 Dec 2006, 23:00

how do I get the arm rest off my seat? I've looked for a way in can't find one. has anyone ever done this can anyone help?

also has anyone here made...

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Last post by Arvi
21 Dec 2006, 18:33
Eber Project

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Dec 2006, 14:19
Replies: 11
by blurb55 » 20 Dec 2006, 18:01

Hi all, after the chilly weekend spent at the Duke of York I decided that I need an Eber. However, having 2 vans I had a thought that I may be able...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Dec 2006, 14:19
Alloy Tyres

Last post by bridoom « 21 Dec 2006, 09:36
Replies: 16
by Allan344 » 12 Dec 2006, 16:30
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I just bought myself a set of new 15 scorpio alloys for my vanagon. Can anybody recommend a set of tyres that will fit and conform to all the safety...
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Last post by bridoom
21 Dec 2006, 09:36
Resprayers in Nottinhamshire / Lincs area

Last post by VWlewis « 21 Dec 2006, 09:28

by VWlewis » 21 Dec 2006, 09:28

Can anyone suggest a recommended re-sprayer in the Notts and Lincs area for T25's ....my local body shop is a rip-off!

Thanks :D

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Last post by VWlewis
21 Dec 2006, 09:28
Sqeeeeeeeeak

Last post by bobkat « 20 Dec 2006, 22:11
Replies: 8
by bobkat » 12 Dec 2006, 11:52

Have just got my 88 velle auto back on the road after being out of action for about 2 years..

Just trying to iron out all the squeaks and bangs on...

8 Replies

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Last post by bobkat
20 Dec 2006, 22:11
bloody van wont start now!

Last post by Hacksawbob « 20 Dec 2006, 19:26
Replies: 9
by Hacksawbob » 18 Dec 2006, 12:21

starter motor in and turning over nicely, engine will not idle though! can hear it fire breifly then dies as soon as the starter motor stops. It wont...

9 Replies

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Last post by Hacksawbob
20 Dec 2006, 19:26
2.1 into 1.9 engine swap

Last post by Hacksawbob « 20 Dec 2006, 19:23
Replies: 10
by Hacksawbob » 19 Dec 2006, 14:08

Any thing to watch out for, any gotchas, extra parts etc etc

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Last post by Hacksawbob
20 Dec 2006, 19:23
EBER CUTTING OUT

Last post by Ian_Fearn « 20 Dec 2006, 18:05
Replies: 16
by Bendyknees » 19 Dec 2006, 15:57
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Been sleepin in the van out the front of relatives this week, an as your all aware its been a little chilly. Ive been makin the most of my recently...
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Last post by Ian_Fearn
20 Dec 2006, 18:05
Tightening pulley bolt [3 groove pulley]

Last post by wasserleaker « 20 Dec 2006, 17:41
Replies: 2
by wasserleaker » 18 Dec 2006, 17:38

Hi all,
just read that the torque wrench setting for the pulley bolt on my DJ engine is a whopping 350Nm or 258 Ft lb, this seems alot as there's a...

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Last post by wasserleaker
20 Dec 2006, 17:41
Tired air cooled thermostat???

Last post by tobzman « 20 Dec 2006, 12:36
Replies: 2
by tobzman » 20 Dec 2006, 10:55

I've asked this before but didn't get much response, as it's more of an issue now I thought I'd try again.

I replaced the thermostat on my 2L...

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Last post by tobzman
20 Dec 2006, 12:36
changing the outer cv joints

Last post by marrigold « 20 Dec 2006, 10:19
Replies: 10
by marrigold » 15 Dec 2006, 10:37

Hello everyone :) a few weeks ago I started getting a knocking sound when I was driving along the faster I go the faster the knocking and it got...

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Last post by marrigold
20 Dec 2006, 10:19
Westy mains charging.

Last post by simoncummins « 19 Dec 2006, 21:54

by simoncummins » 19 Dec 2006, 21:54

This may be a daft question but i am not sure,but when a westy is on mains hook up does it charge the main vehicle battary(engine starting) as well...

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Last post by simoncummins
19 Dec 2006, 21:54
cutting out

Last post by snarl « 19 Dec 2006, 21:29
Replies: 4
by snarl » 18 Dec 2006, 20:43

My van 82t25 has started cutting out whilst driving again, it does this normally in awkward spots a couple of time a day . i have to pre emt it pull...

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Last post by snarl
19 Dec 2006, 21:29
wiring cigarette lighter and illuminated surround...

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 19 Dec 2006, 21:24
Replies: 3
by blue » 19 Dec 2006, 18:17

Hi,

VW T3 1.7D 1989.
Installing electricals for big trip home for xmas...

Cig lighter:
Wiring up a cigarette lighter in place of old 12v power...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
19 Dec 2006, 21:24
camber / castor which is it.

Last post by camper « 19 Dec 2006, 02:03
Replies: 6
by banana » 22 Mar 2006, 10:28

Looking at my nearside front Im sure the bottom of the wheel is further out than the top. I have posted about sqeeky suspension that side and I think...

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Last post by camper
19 Dec 2006, 02:03
solidsided roof replacement

Last post by moloko « 19 Dec 2006, 00:11
Replies: 6
by katie » 17 Nov 2006, 17:18

Hi all, was hoping someone could help me fix, or find parts for my solid sided 1983 Ci autohomes camper. I really like this type of roof and would...

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Last post by moloko
19 Dec 2006, 00:11
Mains Electrics

Last post by Willoughby « 18 Dec 2006, 23:17
Replies: 9
by west E » 17 Dec 2006, 13:04

Hi all,

Just had my heater on the mains drying out the interior after it got damp. Left my heater on for 30 mins and went back to check the progress...

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Last post by Willoughby
18 Dec 2006, 23:17
Twin Solex 36-40 Setup Help

Last post by aircooler80 « 18 Dec 2006, 20:39
Replies: 1
by aircooler80 » 15 Dec 2006, 14:03

Hi I got Solex 36-40 Carbs from a vw412 fitted to my engine and wondered how to set them up...They have got the throttle screw at the base of each...

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Last post by aircooler80
18 Dec 2006, 20:39
Power steering

Last post by dink « 18 Dec 2006, 20:29
Replies: 2
by strangely brown » 14 Dec 2006, 21:20

Can anyone help, a friend of mine has a 1988 right-hand drive Autohomes conversion that he is working on, the power steering has thrown the towel in....

2 Replies

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Last post by dink
18 Dec 2006, 20:29
spray job in s.wales

Last post by jason k « 18 Dec 2006, 19:31
Replies: 2
by dlk » 16 Dec 2006, 14:05

hi, any one recommend a garage to spray a t25 komet in cardiff area ??
dont need bodywork just paint.......

cheers

2 Replies

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Last post by jason k
18 Dec 2006, 19:31
Best way to remove old carpet glue?

Last post by Arvi « 18 Dec 2006, 18:27
Replies: 3
by futurecut » 18 Dec 2006, 13:30

I removed all the grey fabric lining my van as it was old and ugly.
Removing it is a nightmare - it's really thick so sanding it only really moves it...

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Last post by Arvi
18 Dec 2006, 18:27
lowering t25 komet

Last post by shepster « 18 Dec 2006, 11:08
Replies: 2
by dlk » 15 Dec 2006, 22:13

hi, has anyone lowered a komet with a underfloor waste tank, if so any probs with speed bumps etc..

cheers

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Last post by shepster
18 Dec 2006, 11:08
Emmisions Figure???

Last post by whalechris « 17 Dec 2006, 18:12
Replies: 2
by whalechris » 17 Dec 2006, 13:55

Hi All
I'm importing into Portugal, a 1991 syncro with a 1.7 turbo diesel
engine and the local authorities have asked what it's official
emmisions...

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Last post by whalechris
17 Dec 2006, 18:12
temperature light flashing

Last post by sleezy « 17 Dec 2006, 12:04
Replies: 3
by sleezy » 15 Dec 2006, 20:59

Hello everybody another new boy with a question, purchased a 1990 Komet 1900 a few weeks ago this week the temp light is flashing when it feels like...

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Last post by sleezy
17 Dec 2006, 12:04
Advice request-Immobiliser

Last post by Stefvan « 17 Dec 2006, 08:44
Replies: 8
by madmyk » 13 Dec 2006, 17:00

Hi guys, can anyone help please? In the present climate of van theft, and insurance costs, I am considering fitting an immobiliser. Can anyone...

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Last post by Stefvan
17 Dec 2006, 08:44
Fer, Fer, Fer, Fer, Ferkin Fanbelts,,,,,,

Last post by Fritz « 17 Dec 2006, 00:57
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by Fritz » 15 Dec 2006, 22:56

OK then in our case they are known as drive belts rather than anything more specific, and for this lecture I am refering to the belt fitted to the...

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Last post by Fritz
17 Dec 2006, 00:57
tracking

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 16 Dec 2006, 22:38
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by littlejim80 » 16 Dec 2006, 18:02

Just fitted a new track rod end, I need the tracking re-adjusted, does anyone know the correct toe-in tracking alignment measurements for a 81 van?....

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
16 Dec 2006, 22:38
heater blower failure...oh no..don't tell me.....dash out?

Last post by jed the spread « 16 Dec 2006, 22:24
Replies: 5
by deegee19 » 16 Dec 2006, 10:15

Hi All, It appears I'm another victim of the heater motor failure. :evil: ..can anyone point me in the right direction about how to go about sorting...

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16 Dec 2006, 22:24

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