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throttle return spring? help

Last post by cumbriankeith « 28 Nov 2006, 13:56
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by robintb » 28 Nov 2006, 12:21

anybody know where I can find a replacement throttle return spring for a 2.0 Aircooled CU engine?

tried, justkampers, megabug, volksheaven, vw....

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Last post by cumbriankeith
28 Nov 2006, 13:56
Alternator woes....

Last post by lhd « 28 Nov 2006, 12:04
Replies: 5
by lhd » 27 Nov 2006, 18:29

The bearings have gone in the alternator and it's making a hell of a racket. :roll:
I purchased a replacement from GSF and it only gives full charge...

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Last post by lhd
28 Nov 2006, 12:04
Split charge realy with diode. How many amps?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 28 Nov 2006, 09:49
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by Westy.Club.Joker » 27 Nov 2006, 19:14

Been reading the Wiki on heavy duty charging and split charging. lots of good info from Irish dave, Tonytech and others. Got me a bit concerned about...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
28 Nov 2006, 09:49
Flashing temperature guage

Last post by jed the spread « 28 Nov 2006, 08:06
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by rustyundchen » 27 Nov 2006, 15:27

Hi,

I have noticed that everytime I start the bus a red light flashes above the temperature guage. Not having owned one of these buses before I was...

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Last post by jed the spread
28 Nov 2006, 08:06
2.1 keeps cutting out

Last post by OLD ONE « 27 Nov 2006, 21:46
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by Bugger it » 22 Nov 2006, 17:12
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Hello, my 2.1 injection keeps cutting out starts up again fine but will not tick over.
Its had new leads, plugs, dizzy cap, rotor arm, cam sensor and...
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Last post by OLD ONE
27 Nov 2006, 21:46
Just seen an amazing joker, but have questions?

Last post by dublicious « 27 Nov 2006, 18:58
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by dublicious » 26 Nov 2006, 22:10

Lo,

We have just seen an amazing Joker which is stuck in france. Whats the 1.9i engine like, I saw a guide on T25 engines somewhere?

What should I...

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Last post by dublicious
27 Nov 2006, 18:58
carbs - one for the wiki...

Last post by ermie571 « 27 Nov 2006, 13:51
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by ermie571 » 25 Nov 2006, 06:38

Hi folks,

while surfing e-bay on the lookout for bits for the van, came across some carbs. Trouble is, I don't know what the technical bits mean,...

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Last post by ermie571
27 Nov 2006, 13:51
solex carbs

Last post by Georgedog « 27 Nov 2006, 13:43
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by vanjam » 24 Nov 2006, 23:41

spoke to eric at carb hospital today on exactly this issue: i.e. solex 32/34 pdsit-3: 3 things emerged:

1: refurb kit(s) £85 per carb
2: solex...

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Last post by Georgedog
27 Nov 2006, 13:43
repair panel under rear fixed window

Last post by dandaz « 27 Nov 2006, 13:36

by dandaz » 27 Nov 2006, 13:36

Hi

Can you get one?

It`s for the inner bit not outer under the rear window o/s....

Mick

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Last post by dandaz
27 Nov 2006, 13:36
LT/T25 Headlight switch

Last post by Womboy « 27 Nov 2006, 11:23
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by toolsntat » 25 Nov 2006, 19:10

Does the t25 headlight switch with dimmer fit the LT dash??
Can you still get them??
Cheers
ANDY

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Last post by Womboy
27 Nov 2006, 11:23
Plenty of volts... but no power.

Last post by paulheywood « 27 Nov 2006, 09:47
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by paulheywood » 26 Nov 2006, 16:15

This is the follow up post to a few months ago... I've had chance to try a few things since then.

I've had starting problems for a while, so I...

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Last post by paulheywood
27 Nov 2006, 09:47
Filling the cooling system backup with antifreeze

Last post by beergut100 « 27 Nov 2006, 09:41
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by Mr.c » 19 Nov 2006, 11:56

How do i full the cooling system backup with antifreeze just lost most of in by bleeding the Cooling System would Halfords premium-grade antifreeze...

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Last post by beergut100
27 Nov 2006, 09:41
Removing a panel van bulkhead

Last post by SteveW « 27 Nov 2006, 09:31
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by SteveW » 23 Nov 2006, 11:14

Any one done this? How easy is it to do?

Thanks Steve

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Last post by SteveW
27 Nov 2006, 09:31
Rear 3 point belts in a '90 Caravelle?

Last post by veedweeb « 27 Nov 2006, 08:15
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by veedweeb » 25 Nov 2006, 09:29

Morning,

First post here... I'm usually to be found on VZi.

I've just bought a T25 Caravelle and it's only got lap belts in the back. Is it...

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Last post by veedweeb
27 Nov 2006, 08:15
Tyre pondering?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 26 Nov 2006, 21:33
Replies: 9
by maximus » 25 Nov 2006, 17:02

Going to drop westy 45mm and just bought me some Carat alloys I have bined the old tyres they were ill. They were 205/70/17 going to put some new...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
26 Nov 2006, 21:33
HELP NEEDED...... ITS COLD IN HERE

Last post by Ian_Fearn « 26 Nov 2006, 17:31
Replies: 11
by Ian_Fearn » 09 Nov 2006, 17:15

The camper is down in Essex having its engine sorted this week. When it comes back it'll be going to the Derbyshire camping weekend.

I NEED THE...

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Last post by Ian_Fearn
26 Nov 2006, 17:31
Eberspacher fitting guide?!

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 25 Nov 2006, 17:18
Replies: 13
by mahatmacoat » 18 Nov 2006, 13:50

I've recently got my hands on a eberspacher D1l & despite searching for through the numerous threads & links on here I still have a couple of...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
25 Nov 2006, 17:18
Problems starting from cold 1.6 Diesel

Last post by Wavehead « 25 Nov 2006, 15:11
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by Wavehead » 20 Nov 2006, 19:21
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Strange one this .... my bus has always started on the first turn never a problem, even before the engine re-build four years ago it was as reliable...
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Last post by Wavehead
25 Nov 2006, 15:11
2.1 DJ wiring diagram/manual

Last post by al_kaholik « 25 Nov 2006, 13:38

by al_kaholik » 25 Nov 2006, 13:38

Anyone got one or know of one online? I'm converting a beetle with the DJ engine and would like to have a good idea of wiring before i start as the...

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Last post by al_kaholik
25 Nov 2006, 13:38
Stronger Struts

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 25 Nov 2006, 07:28
Replies: 10
by rustyundchen » 20 Nov 2006, 23:01

Hi,

I wonder if anyone can offer me some advice regarding my struts for the tailgate on my VW T25.

The problem is I have a bike rack fitted on the...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
25 Nov 2006, 07:28
its a sad question, but

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 24 Nov 2006, 16:44
Replies: 24
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 22 Nov 2006, 17:34
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does anyone know the sizes of the socket head bolts that fix the driveshafts to the diff ? mine decided they wanted to break at 6 am today on my way...
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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
24 Nov 2006, 16:44
oh dear, water leak out of the head gasket!!!

Last post by MurphyX « 24 Nov 2006, 15:52
Replies: 11
by booster24 » 23 Nov 2006, 14:55

Been away for a while, nice to see the 89-90 club at the Brighton Breeze. Anyway my head gasket is leaking water onto the drive and the light comes...

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Last post by MurphyX
24 Nov 2006, 15:52
dodgy choke / carbs?

Last post by toomanytoys « 24 Nov 2006, 10:51
Replies: 8
by gifftopher » 22 Nov 2006, 14:54

Hi

My auto choke is utter bobbins. I have to sit with foot on the gas for 5 mins on cold start or it dies. Not the end of the world as it means I...

8 Replies

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Last post by toomanytoys
24 Nov 2006, 10:51
Engine help!!!

Last post by Andyvandy « 23 Nov 2006, 23:01
Replies: 2
by bangbus » 22 Nov 2006, 09:57

Hi Everyone,
Just bought a 1600 td t25,which was previously converted from a dg petrol,the van has been fitted with a 5 speed box also.Does anyone...

2 Replies

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Last post by Andyvandy
23 Nov 2006, 23:01
non vw- bike speedometer

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Nov 2006, 17:50
Replies: 7
by j_robi » 23 Nov 2006, 15:04

hiya, sorry for the random question!

well, iv just bought my lady a bike to get to work and back- she was paying £5 taxi for 2 miles morning and...

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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Nov 2006, 17:50
damp starting problem

Last post by Ivor Brownun « 23 Nov 2006, 17:39
Replies: 2
by Martin » 23 Nov 2006, 17:23

got a 1.9 wbx.

starts of everytime unless it rains, then won't start on gas or petrol.

anyone got any ideas?

2 Replies

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Last post by Ivor Brownun
23 Nov 2006, 17:39
What's up with the heat????

Last post by MurphyX « 23 Nov 2006, 10:14
Replies: 14
by MurphyX » 22 Nov 2006, 16:16

The temperature gauge in my van ('86 1.9DG watercooled) will only start to move from cold if I run the engine parked for several minutes; after 15...

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Last post by MurphyX
23 Nov 2006, 10:14
Digijet fuel injection onto DG?

Last post by kyleewyleecoyote « 23 Nov 2006, 09:23
Replies: 13
by kyleewyleecoyote » 13 Nov 2006, 13:28

I have a complete Digijet fuel injection system including loom, thermostat housing etc. But do require fuel pump and fuel tank(?).

I was wondering...

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Last post by kyleewyleecoyote
23 Nov 2006, 09:23
Choking Rythmicly

Last post by owlets « 22 Nov 2006, 17:05
Replies: 6
by owlets » 22 Nov 2006, 09:36

Funny problem this morning when driving into work, trundling along at about 100-110kph and the engine seemed to be going a bit flat, sort of loosing...

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Last post by owlets
22 Nov 2006, 17:05
How tight? (Syncro)

Last post by Clur « 22 Nov 2006, 13:55
Replies: 2
by KarlT » 22 Nov 2006, 10:20

Hi

How tight do you do the big nut on the end of the front drive shaft?

Can you damage bearings?

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Last post by Clur
22 Nov 2006, 13:55
Gearbox Interchange?

Last post by Canaldrifter « 22 Nov 2006, 08:50
Replies: 4
by Canaldrifter » 20 Nov 2006, 04:48

I've asked this before, but no-one's come up with an answer yet.

Will a 4-speed box replace my seized 5-speed box on my 1982/3 1.6D without major...

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Last post by Canaldrifter
22 Nov 2006, 08:50
Oil leak on top of block?

Last post by skell « 22 Nov 2006, 08:13
Replies: 1
by ju » 21 Nov 2006, 21:32

Can anyone tell me what the black box attached to the back right hand side (on top) of a 1600ct engine is. It is attached by four studs and nuts and...

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Last post by skell
22 Nov 2006, 08:13
Does your knob twist anti clockwise??

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 21 Nov 2006, 22:35
Replies: 4
by Bendyknees » 19 Nov 2006, 22:27

Ebers fitted an running. Well chuffed. went to swith it off and noticed after the off setting there is one more to the left(anticlockwise). the...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
21 Nov 2006, 22:35
Exhaust replacement woes

Last post by matt « 21 Nov 2006, 20:45
Replies: 3
by Ali » 19 Nov 2006, 19:55

we're having a nightmare with replacing the exhaust and it now looks like we or rather Ed will have to drop the engine - but he hasn't done this...

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Last post by matt
21 Nov 2006, 20:45
WINTER DRIVE

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Nov 2006, 20:33
Replies: 1
by cosmic » 21 Nov 2006, 19:57

Hello ,
We have a t25 19 petrol westfalia, winter is here big time so only drive her on a sunday for a good drive, when i start up it fires up but...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Nov 2006, 20:33
cooling system

Last post by skell « 21 Nov 2006, 20:26
Replies: 7
by ozzy » 18 Nov 2006, 21:27

I know this should be in tech but i think it will be viewed more on here .My Daughter wants some hoses and they seem to be as rare as rocking horse...

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Last post by skell
21 Nov 2006, 20:26
gear linkages? i think!

Last post by skell « 21 Nov 2006, 20:22
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by Kool-Kamper » 19 Nov 2006, 18:38

hi,
I'm looking at buying a velle but it is a pig to select gears....have read the old wiki...but as I have no technical skill would be requiring...

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Last post by skell
21 Nov 2006, 20:22
and so my nightmare starts!!! and its all my fault!!

Last post by skell « 21 Nov 2006, 20:18
Replies: 20
by bennwedge » 16 Nov 2006, 20:56
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im stupid, so stupid, the most stupid t25 owner in the world!!!!

i drove my bus to work this morning..... everything was fine........started driving...
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Last post by skell
21 Nov 2006, 20:18
Water Tank

Last post by skell « 21 Nov 2006, 20:11
Replies: 10
by rustyundchen » 13 Nov 2006, 19:18

Hi all,

Just bought my first T25 camper (1985, Caravelle) and I am trying to find my way around....... I don't think the couple I bought it off used...

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Last post by skell
21 Nov 2006, 20:11
Sealant for engine rebuild

Last post by wasserleaker « 21 Nov 2006, 20:10
Replies: 10
by Phil W » 13 Nov 2006, 22:47

Hello,
Bit of a newbie question for you, I have looked but haven't found the answer to my question,
I will be putting my engine back together this...

10 Replies

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Last post by wasserleaker
21 Nov 2006, 20:10
HT Leads - which type are the best to buy

Last post by toomanytoys « 21 Nov 2006, 17:24
Replies: 8
by ghost123uk » 21 Nov 2006, 13:14

I know HT leads vary allot in quality.

Does anyone have any recommendations for the best ones to buy to get decent quality, without breaking the...

8 Replies

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Last post by toomanytoys
21 Nov 2006, 17:24
Disaster

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Nov 2006, 16:29
Replies: 10
by johnlampett » 05 Nov 2006, 20:21

My wife was driving the 2.1 Caravelle on the motorway and she said
suddenly the Revs increased and then their was no power .

The engine was running...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Nov 2006, 16:29
Hella Plug

Last post by OLD ONE « 21 Nov 2006, 09:34
Replies: 6
by maximus » 20 Nov 2006, 18:30

Just bought a couple of these, I'm a bit confused :?: I know the small copper looking bit goes into the dash, but what do you plug into the actual...

6 Replies

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Last post by OLD ONE
21 Nov 2006, 09:34
Batteries

Last post by busbuddy « 21 Nov 2006, 08:09
Replies: 12
by owlets » 18 Nov 2006, 18:13

83 Westy, battery under passenger seat and one under drives..........which is lesuire and which is normal battery?

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Last post by busbuddy
21 Nov 2006, 08:09
2.1 injection, engine cuts out after about 1 mile

Last post by HarryMann « 20 Nov 2006, 21:14
Replies: 5
by twany » 18 Nov 2006, 17:14

i would apreciate any advice my 2.1 injection camper starts and drives fine then after about 1 mile looses power and cuts out .it then restarts ok...

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Last post by HarryMann
20 Nov 2006, 21:14
n/a to turbo 1.6 diesel

Last post by grant « 20 Nov 2006, 19:39
Replies: 2
by grant » 20 Nov 2006, 16:31

Hi. Iv'e got a 1.6 n/a t25. :oops: I also have a turbo version from a mk 2 jetta. What do I need to swap to make it ok in the t25. The sump and oil...

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Last post by grant
20 Nov 2006, 19:39
water in petrol tank issues

Last post by bennwedge « 20 Nov 2006, 18:55
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by j_robi » 20 Nov 2006, 12:27

hello
im having problems with fuel getting through the carb- becuase theres stacks of water that justs comes through and suffocates it. i havent used...

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Last post by bennwedge
20 Nov 2006, 18:55
Exhaust manifold studs

Last post by bennwedge « 20 Nov 2006, 18:44
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by mike the van » 20 Nov 2006, 13:44

I am about to change heat exchangers on my 2.0l A/C, what is the best replacement for the rusty old studs, go for stainless steel and copper nuts and...

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Last post by bennwedge
20 Nov 2006, 18:44
wont start when hot

Last post by jilly « 20 Nov 2006, 13:55
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by jilly » 20 Nov 2006, 13:07

Hi dont know if any one can help but our van wont start once the engine is hot so if you go on long journeys and stop for a short time or stall it...

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Last post by jilly
20 Nov 2006, 13:55
Windscreen Demister

Last post by Hacksawbob « 20 Nov 2006, 09:06
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by Betsythebug » 18 Nov 2006, 18:54

The blower on the heater works in all positions except on the windscreen ....any ideas?.....

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20 Nov 2006, 09:06

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