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2.1 DJ Caravelle... got a few questions

Last post by veedweeb « 06 Dec 2006, 08:18
Replies: 2
by veedweeb » 05 Dec 2006, 08:13

Right, I've now picked this thing up and I've got a few technical questions...

1. The idle is not terribly smooth, and it hunts when ticking over....

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Last post by veedweeb
06 Dec 2006, 08:18
Eberspacher Petrol Pump

Last post by R0B « 05 Dec 2006, 19:18
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by Ian_Fearn » 05 Dec 2006, 18:43

Anybody know if this will work with my Eberspacher? I took the fuel line off mine and its not pumping fuel through and making a strange clicking...

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Last post by R0B
05 Dec 2006, 19:18
Hightop restore

Last post by skell « 05 Dec 2006, 18:33
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by Kool-Kamper » 05 Dec 2006, 10:48

hi all,
I would like to make my high top all sparkly, should I paint it or wash it?
I know someone has recommended cilit bang for a pop, would that...

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Last post by skell
05 Dec 2006, 18:33
Body panel question

Last post by ROBS T25 « 05 Dec 2006, 17:55
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by tchagan » 04 Dec 2006, 10:40

VW T25
Year of manufacture :1982
Engine size : 2.0
left or right hand drive : RHD
transmission type: manual
Fuel type: petrol

Hi, the sliding door...

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Last post by ROBS T25
05 Dec 2006, 17:55
Tap and Die Sets

Last post by adambradford « 05 Dec 2006, 16:40

by adambradford » 05 Dec 2006, 16:40

Hi everyone! Been lurking around here for a while but this is my first post.

Bought a Camper in the summer and I'm in the middle of doing a home...

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Last post by adambradford
05 Dec 2006, 16:40
re battery charging

Last post by cumbriankeith « 05 Dec 2006, 13:35
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by diviy » 05 Dec 2006, 12:57

with this post in mind what the thoughts about this unit

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Last post by cumbriankeith
05 Dec 2006, 13:35
no power

Last post by diviy « 05 Dec 2006, 11:42
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by apples » 03 Dec 2006, 06:26

hi im vinc i own a t25 auto sleeper its a 86 100k on the clock drives great on the flat but uphill it looses power it a1900cc from seventy to...

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Last post by diviy
05 Dec 2006, 11:42
T25 & kids

Last post by diviy « 05 Dec 2006, 11:35
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by loubie » 04 Dec 2006, 14:07
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Hi, I've finally got a T25, needs all the usual work. Its taxed and MOT'd, so happy. The question is, theres no seat belts in the back, so what do...
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Last post by diviy
05 Dec 2006, 11:35
Pulling to nearside?

Last post by brianjbox « 05 Dec 2006, 11:18
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by brianjbox » 05 Dec 2006, 08:54

Hi

My vans started pulling to nearside? well if you let go of the steering wheel the bus starts turning to the left?
What's a little more worrying...

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Last post by brianjbox
05 Dec 2006, 11:18
DOOR MIRRORS.

Last post by rogbodge « 04 Dec 2006, 23:36
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by DANNYBOY » 02 Dec 2006, 18:17

HI ALL, DOES ANYONE KNOW OF AN ALTERNATIVE FUNKIER DOOR MIRROR FOR THE T25 THAT WOULD BE SIMPLE TO SWAP FOR THE ORIGINAL? :?:

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Last post by rogbodge
04 Dec 2006, 23:36
water in tailgate

Last post by rogbodge « 04 Dec 2006, 23:03
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by fried chicken » 04 Dec 2006, 15:34

Sorry if this has been covered before, but I have water in the base of my tailgate & it pours out when you open it. Window seals are all fine , so...

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Last post by rogbodge
04 Dec 2006, 23:03
leaking diesel

Last post by Simon Baxter « 04 Dec 2006, 23:01
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by fatboy » 03 Dec 2006, 20:23

Have a problem on my van!!!!
On the diesel pump, there is what would appear to be a vacum advance unit.This connects to the top of the pump via an...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
04 Dec 2006, 23:01
WBX Cylinder head studs - just wondering...

Last post by Simon Baxter « 04 Dec 2006, 23:00
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by veedweeb » 01 Dec 2006, 19:49
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I did look on the Wiki thing, but I couldn't see anything.

As I understand it, the weak point with WBX engines is the head studs corroding and...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
04 Dec 2006, 23:00
Dim flickery dash lights??? Handy tip for ya

Last post by bennwedge « 04 Dec 2006, 19:29
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by tobzman » 04 Dec 2006, 16:18

Does your van suffer from dim flickery dash lights that go out altogether at will??? Most often it's the dimmer wheel on the headlamp switch as the...

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Last post by bennwedge
04 Dec 2006, 19:29
radio interference

Last post by OLD ONE « 04 Dec 2006, 18:13
Replies: 8
by scouse » 20 Nov 2006, 10:34

Just re-fitted my radio cassette which is dash mounted. All I have done is changed the aerial and the speaakers/speaker wires.

I am getting a lot of...

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Last post by OLD ONE
04 Dec 2006, 18:13
Electric Mirrors?

Last post by tonytech « 04 Dec 2006, 16:42
Replies: 2
by BAYVELLE » 04 Dec 2006, 12:21

When i got new bus i knew that mirrors didnt work, turns out paint shop had cut wires to get mirrors off!! What a bunch of

Anyway i have rewired...

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Last post by tonytech
04 Dec 2006, 16:42
battery charging ?

Last post by tonytech « 04 Dec 2006, 16:15
Replies: 3
by diviy » 04 Dec 2006, 12:11

will this be ok to keep my leisure topped up when away for more three as that's how long my battery lasts running sounds interior lighting was...

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Last post by tonytech
04 Dec 2006, 16:15
Internal heating system - Wobbly fan.

Last post by Jase « 04 Dec 2006, 09:32
Replies: 13
by Jase » 30 Nov 2006, 08:37

Hello there, first time looking for info on a heater system. Does anyone know where i can get a new fan and resistor for the heating system ('80s 1.9...

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Last post by Jase
04 Dec 2006, 09:32
Changing front brake discs

Last post by toomanytoys « 04 Dec 2006, 09:03
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by Bendyknees » 04 Dec 2006, 00:12

Was checking over the van today. Noticed that that my front discs were wafer thin so they need changin asap. However i couldnt see where the hub and...

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Last post by toomanytoys
04 Dec 2006, 09:03
hand brake light cover thingy

Last post by SyncroSam « 04 Dec 2006, 06:56
Replies: 5
by Kool-Kamper » 02 Dec 2006, 16:04

hello,

I was changing my led behind the (!) plastic bit- the one that tells you if brake fluid is low or handbrake on , when I dropped the plastic...

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Last post by SyncroSam
04 Dec 2006, 06:56
WESTFALIA POP UP

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 03 Dec 2006, 21:20
Replies: 3
by cosmic » 03 Dec 2006, 18:34

Hello
Hope all is well with you, can anyone tell me if you can spray the pop up roof? we have a 1984 Westfalia and are thinking of having him...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
03 Dec 2006, 21:20
Front Mudflaps

Last post by maximus « 03 Dec 2006, 19:42
Replies: 5
by maximus » 03 Dec 2006, 16:57

I have holes already from factory for the front mudflaps, do the JK ones have the plastic bits that fit into these???

:wink:

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Last post by maximus
03 Dec 2006, 19:42
The 50p that never moved

Last post by Georgedog « 03 Dec 2006, 18:02
Replies: 28
by CovKid » 20 Nov 2006, 21:24
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Heres a turn up for the books. My T25 dash is stock - ie no dash tidy. Today I bought in my local £1 shop an anti-slip mat that fitted nicely (nay...
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Last post by Georgedog
03 Dec 2006, 18:02
Fumes /over fueling??????

Last post by maximus « 03 Dec 2006, 17:43
Replies: 15
by maximus » 02 Dec 2006, 16:54
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1.9 Watercooled Westy, there seems to be strong fumes smell on tickover its not smoking and does not use any oil its very quite and smooth :idea: I...
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Last post by maximus
03 Dec 2006, 17:43
where can you get your tin top in

Last post by Kool-Kamper « 03 Dec 2006, 17:29
Replies: 4
by Kool-Kamper » 03 Dec 2006, 09:30

Hi

Just a quickie:

I am thinking of taking my tin top shopping today, and letting it experience a multi storey,
Will I get it stuck or not?
Was...

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Last post by Kool-Kamper
03 Dec 2006, 17:29
Pushrod Tube Seals

Last post by west E « 03 Dec 2006, 15:43
Replies: 4
by west E » 02 Dec 2006, 15:25

hi all

i have a 2ltr Aircooled bus with leaky pushrod tubes. Can anyone of you guys or gals tell me the difference between the cheap/expensive seals...

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Last post by west E
03 Dec 2006, 15:43
What alloys fit ? without being an engineer

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 03 Dec 2006, 15:38
Replies: 20
by sherlock » 28 Nov 2006, 22:06
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Hi all, Im new so go easy on me if I ask any dumb arsed ????s Im looking at fitting a set of alloys on my t25 camper. It's in the throws of being...
20 Replies

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
03 Dec 2006, 15:38
Air sucking noise from engine

Last post by Windyt25 « 03 Dec 2006, 10:30
Replies: 6
by Windyt25 » 02 Dec 2006, 11:04

Hi there, this is my first post, I have just bought a 1984 panel van/to be my surf van, stoked. :roll:
Its a 1.9dg 78ps watercooled. The engine...

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Last post by Windyt25
03 Dec 2006, 10:30
Diesel Alternator - Split charger - charging signal volts?

Last post by airhead « 02 Dec 2006, 22:56
Replies: 3
by mahatmacoat » 02 Dec 2006, 17:33

I have a diesel AAZ motor in my van & have just installed a split charge relay & Eberspacher. I have searched through loads of threads & found that...

3 Replies

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Last post by airhead
02 Dec 2006, 22:56
sunroof

Last post by snarl « 02 Dec 2006, 22:29
Replies: 4
by snarl » 30 Nov 2006, 19:39

Helloo there
I have a Aircooled microbus with big wind up (goldie)sunroof, does anyone else have one ? i haven't seen any about and wondered if it...

4 Replies

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Last post by snarl
02 Dec 2006, 22:29
vacuum leak or air problem???

Last post by kevtherev « 02 Dec 2006, 14:35
Replies: 22
by sambagis » 29 Nov 2006, 20:38
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Im new to this forum but have high expectations after reading some of the posts and answers. I have a 1.9L vanagon that is not working properly....
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Last post by kevtherev
02 Dec 2006, 14:35
Headlights stoppped Working

Last post by jody « 02 Dec 2006, 11:49
Replies: 6
by jody » 29 Nov 2006, 22:48

Started the Van up and tried the headlights but they don't turn on, neither does the instrument panel light. They were working fine this morning.

I...

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Last post by jody
02 Dec 2006, 11:49
coolant changed colour

Last post by stuckin88 « 02 Dec 2006, 10:32
Replies: 4
by smavan » 01 Dec 2006, 21:16

yes its an odd one but my coolant has changed from nice blue to mucky purple, is it exhaust gasses getting into the system? or something else.

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Last post by stuckin88
02 Dec 2006, 10:32
Cushion stopper

Last post by sherlock « 02 Dec 2006, 01:01
Replies: 4
by Louey » 01 Dec 2006, 12:09

Where can I get the white things that are stopping the cushions from flying forward please?
I think I asked before but can't remember the answer.

4 Replies

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Last post by sherlock
02 Dec 2006, 01:01
multivan probs

Last post by Bowton Lad « 01 Dec 2006, 23:05
Replies: 2
by kendra an ella » 01 Dec 2006, 22:13

hi just bought a bluestar & tryin to sort its probs outso ere goes..

centrelocking inop,only the pass door is goin up & down continuous
electric...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
01 Dec 2006, 23:05
Blanking plate for Fuel Pump

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Dec 2006, 19:15
Replies: 5
by gwa » 30 Nov 2006, 21:47

Hello

Does anyone know where I can get a blanking plate for an old mechanical style fuel pump. I have replaced mine recently, with an electric one....

5 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Dec 2006, 19:15
seat belts

Last post by Bowton Lad « 01 Dec 2006, 16:10
Replies: 2
by Kool-Kamper » 01 Dec 2006, 11:53

having just got a bus can i fit any inertia seat belts on the seats or do they have to be vw ?
at the moment the seats have static belts attached to...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
01 Dec 2006, 16:10
Screenwash pouring out!

Last post by Arvi « 01 Dec 2006, 10:57
Replies: 9
by tootie » 26 Nov 2006, 17:09

Hi

I just tried to fill my screenwasher and the moment I poured it in, it just poured out onto the ground. I don't think it was a hole in the tank,...

9 Replies

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Last post by Arvi
01 Dec 2006, 10:57
silicon Hoses

Last post by Fritz « 30 Nov 2006, 23:38
Replies: 1
by Devs » 29 Nov 2006, 09:18

I have had the bright idea to maybe try and source a company that can produce silicon hoses to replace my standard VW Hoses, just to give me that...

1 Replies

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Last post by Fritz
30 Nov 2006, 23:38
diesel engines or petrol engines

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 30 Nov 2006, 21:03
Replies: 26
by Kool-Kamper » 24 Nov 2006, 22:01
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this is prob in wrong place, sorry in advance

I was wondering if a diesel lump is worth getting?
I got a 1.9 dg at the mo, would I notice much...
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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
30 Nov 2006, 21:03
Protective film for rear wheel arch

Last post by Simon Baxter « 30 Nov 2006, 20:39
Replies: 6
by Ollyboy » 15 Nov 2006, 21:11

Hi people.

Just had my rear wing re-sprayed as it was stone chipped and need to get a replacement wheel arch protector. I have seen them on the web...

6 Replies

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Last post by Simon Baxter
30 Nov 2006, 20:39
flikering battery light

Last post by belle in progress « 30 Nov 2006, 19:53
Replies: 12
by belle in progress » 28 Nov 2006, 16:59

its not cmming on fully justa faint flickering, havnt had time to lk and wnt for a few days
any suggestions of what to check first

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Last post by belle in progress
30 Nov 2006, 19:53
In desperate need of some electrical help.............

Last post by syncroand101 « 30 Nov 2006, 10:34
Replies: 9
by lhd » 29 Nov 2006, 12:55

I can not find a replacement alternator that works on my van.
It has a JP engine from a golf so does not use the standard ancilleries.
All...

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Last post by syncroand101
30 Nov 2006, 10:34
1600D fuses

Last post by belgianbill « 30 Nov 2006, 05:42
Replies: 2
by belgianbill » 28 Nov 2006, 23:07

Anybody know where to find a fusebox list for an 86 1600D.

Mine has had the attentions of a DIY electrician with fuses missing, wires all over the...

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Last post by belgianbill
30 Nov 2006, 05:42
DOES ANYONE NEED A TURBO

Last post by andysimpson « 29 Nov 2006, 21:46
Replies: 2
by andysimpson » 28 Nov 2006, 20:37

I am upgrading my turbo from a K14 to a K24. When i order a k24 they will want a exchange unit, i don't want to give them back a good one if i can...

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Last post by andysimpson
29 Nov 2006, 21:46
oil light

Last post by Dan Wood « 29 Nov 2006, 19:39
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by j_robi » 24 Nov 2006, 17:44

when the oil light comes on, what is that indicative of? (apart form low oil level!)
have a 1985 1.9dg
checked the oil only a few days ago was fine,...

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Last post by Dan Wood
29 Nov 2006, 19:39
compression test

Last post by HarryMann « 29 Nov 2006, 15:37
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by j_robi » 27 Nov 2006, 11:06

did a compression test last night on my 1985 1.9dg, was about 9 on all 3. and 7 on one (topped this up with oil, went up to 14)
what would you...

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Last post by HarryMann
29 Nov 2006, 15:37
How long can I expect a leisure battery to last?

Last post by shepster « 29 Nov 2006, 08:22
Replies: 15
by veedweeb » 27 Nov 2006, 21:08
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I'm just wondering, if I fit a leisure battery (and split charge and all that stuff), and I use it with an invertor to run my laptop, how long can I...
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Last post by shepster
29 Nov 2006, 08:22
LED lights

Last post by Devs « 28 Nov 2006, 22:59
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by mickymole » 17 Oct 2006, 20:37

just found some LED lights in my local electrical shop,they are called osram dot-it.they are small and round and quite bright with a sticky back so...

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Last post by Devs
28 Nov 2006, 22:59
battery discharging

Last post by Paddy « 28 Nov 2006, 15:04
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by ermie571 » 24 Nov 2006, 22:16
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Good evening,

how do I find out what is discharging the battery if the van isn't used for a couple of days.

Happened first a couple of weeks...
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28 Nov 2006, 15:04

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