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clutch or gearbox

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 Aug 2009, 15:56
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by Flibbertigibbet » 17 Aug 2009, 19:24

Hello there :mrgreen:

whilst driving but only has happen on a hill so far the engine races and even if i go from 1st to 2nd it continues to race...

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 Aug 2009, 15:56
1Y cylinder head woes.

Last post by HarryMann « 19 Aug 2009, 14:01
Replies: 6
by SplendiferousII » 19 Aug 2009, 09:57

My 1Y engine has started to use a drop of water. Its always used a little bit but the liitle bit lost over a 4 month period which brings the light on...

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Last post by HarryMann
19 Aug 2009, 14:01
Help with brake question...Porlock hill

Last post by Cruz « 19 Aug 2009, 12:52
Replies: 3
by thelonegunman » 19 Aug 2009, 10:47

Hi.
I have just (yesterday) drove up Porlock hill then dropped down into Lynmouth and straight up the steep hill out again heading towards...

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Last post by Cruz
19 Aug 2009, 12:52
Starter motor sticking on.

Last post by Grun « 19 Aug 2009, 12:32
Replies: 5
by horns » 18 Aug 2009, 11:26

Our trusty Westy has developed a new and interesting fault - the starter motor has begun to stay on after use. After each crank, the motor continues...

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Last post by Grun
19 Aug 2009, 12:32
Rotor Arm query

Last post by lloyd « 19 Aug 2009, 08:30
Replies: 5
by mattk918 » 17 Aug 2009, 22:48

Hi,
Having consulted with Just Kampers to make sure I ordered the right bits for my 1989 2.1DJ engined syncro caravelle I finally ordered some bits...

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Last post by lloyd
19 Aug 2009, 08:30
power steering fluid

Last post by eric « 19 Aug 2009, 07:31
Replies: 7
by benico » 18 Aug 2009, 16:40

Where do I find the resevoir to checks the level :(

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Last post by eric
19 Aug 2009, 07:31
Elite re-con engines

Last post by chippieshaun « 18 Aug 2009, 22:25
Replies: 7
by RichardB » 17 Aug 2009, 14:08

This is a follow-up to an earlier post about an engine with a head gasket problem. (T25 camper, 1.9 petrol watercooled)

Thanks to all those who...

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Last post by chippieshaun
18 Aug 2009, 22:25
Driveshaft bolts

Last post by jswagger « 18 Aug 2009, 19:15
Replies: 10
by jswagger » 02 Aug 2009, 16:28

Hi,

Problem with my driveshaft bolts.

I had to change both driveshaft gaiters on the nearside driveshaft back in May and I used the new bolts (Torx...

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Last post by jswagger
18 Aug 2009, 19:15
DJ Engine ign timing check conditions.

Last post by wasserleaker « 18 Aug 2009, 17:39
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by wasserleaker » 17 Aug 2009, 20:42

bit of conflicting info about the timing check conditions in the Haynes manual and Brooklands manual.....
both say remove connectrs from idle stab....

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Last post by wasserleaker
18 Aug 2009, 17:39
New Coil!

Last post by ghost123uk « 18 Aug 2009, 16:12
Replies: 10
by Seamus » 16 Aug 2009, 16:22

Does anyone know if this coil - onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

will be the correct one for my Vega 1.9 DG Petrol motor, it states it...

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Last post by ghost123uk
18 Aug 2009, 16:12
speedo

Last post by pocolow « 18 Aug 2009, 15:47
Replies: 3
by VERAT25 » 18 Aug 2009, 12:50

hi.
just a quick question.
does the cup on wheel center screw off,or tap off.
(my mech on hols on carribean).
need to put new clip on end?? :?: :?:...

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Last post by pocolow
18 Aug 2009, 15:47
suspension problems

Last post by el sketcho « 18 Aug 2009, 15:18
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by el sketcho » 18 Aug 2009, 06:05

The previous owner of my van had it lowered, he brought the just kamper 60mm springs but didn't change the shocks. Since i've had it I brought a...

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Last post by el sketcho
18 Aug 2009, 15:18
Best Oil for a 1982 Air cooled??

Last post by pat_6_4 « 18 Aug 2009, 14:29
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by pat_6_4 » 18 Aug 2009, 12:36

Losing lots of oil at the moment.

And wondered what the is the best oil to put in the old girl?

Cheers

Mark

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Last post by pat_6_4
18 Aug 2009, 14:29
Bleeding Coolant System

Last post by mirams « 18 Aug 2009, 13:19
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by bmouthboyo » 18 Aug 2009, 10:45

Hi everyone,

I have recently been doing a lot of work on my T25 Engine (Golf Gti KJet) and am having trouble with the coolant system.

At first I...

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Last post by mirams
18 Aug 2009, 13:19
fuel tank question

Last post by irishkeet « 18 Aug 2009, 12:48
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by umgum » 18 Aug 2009, 09:08

took my fuel tank out is there any reason why the breathers to the expansion tanks are cotton braided fuel hose then goto about 5-6 inches copper...

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Last post by irishkeet
18 Aug 2009, 12:48
Coolant temp?

Last post by ghost123uk « 18 Aug 2009, 09:17
Replies: 3
by jimi1002002 » 17 Aug 2009, 18:37

Hi

Does anyone know what the temp of the coolant should be? Iv just measured mine inside the header and it was 90 degrees C, after a 25 minute run....

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Last post by ghost123uk
18 Aug 2009, 09:17
Engine Servicing /Good mechanic wanted - Essex

Last post by pat_6_4 « 18 Aug 2009, 08:17
Replies: 5
by pat_6_4 » 17 Aug 2009, 16:29

Hi
Just bought a 1982 Bamboo Yellow T25 and I love it.

I would like to get her serviced and wondered if anybody could recommend someone in the Essex...

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Last post by pat_6_4
18 Aug 2009, 08:17
heater blower

Last post by maxstu « 18 Aug 2009, 00:41
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by Rincewind » 16 Aug 2009, 09:31

hi

having sorted a switch for the blower from a Scirocco, proudly put it in yesterday, to turn it and nothing. nada now't
i do get hot air when...

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Last post by maxstu
18 Aug 2009, 00:41
downhill starting problem. diesel

Last post by peasant « 17 Aug 2009, 21:27
Replies: 11
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 15 Aug 2009, 11:16

i have posted this weird problem before...
anyway if i park facing up hill,the van starts easy, but when i leave it downhill for a couple of days it...

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Last post by peasant
17 Aug 2009, 21:27
Broke down again !!!!!

Last post by woodguru « 17 Aug 2009, 18:50
Replies: 15
by woodguru » 13 Aug 2009, 12:51
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Once more my little wagon let me down :cry: After the new engine, oil pressure switches and water issues getting as sorted as they are ever likely to...
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Last post by woodguru
17 Aug 2009, 18:50
lower stock springs???

Last post by lloyd « 17 Aug 2009, 18:14
Replies: 2
by lloyd » 17 Aug 2009, 17:32

I'm trying to find out which models had the lower stock springs. Think it's all Carats and some Caravelles. Anyone know for sure?

Thanks

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Last post by lloyd
17 Aug 2009, 18:14
First run!! ...and nearly no problems.

Last post by Guinch « 17 Aug 2009, 10:04
Replies: 3
by Guinch » 17 Aug 2009, 09:27

Well after a months of tinkering and eventually a new gearbox (thanks Aidan) she sailed through her MOT last week and was ready for the road.

Drove...

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Last post by Guinch
17 Aug 2009, 10:04
1.6 and 2.0 A/C BHP on wiki

Last post by CovKid « 16 Aug 2009, 23:32
Replies: 4
by dugcati » 16 Aug 2009, 20:54

was nosing around on wikipedia and noticed this on the vwt25 engines section....

* Air-cooled (1979-1982)
o 1.6 L (1584cc) (60bhp) (Serial #...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Aug 2009, 23:32
clutches and brakes

Last post by VWCamperfan « 16 Aug 2009, 23:17
Replies: 5
by ermie571 » 16 Aug 2009, 22:18

Hi chaps and chappesses,

ok, we changed the clutch over the weekend, as had dreadful burning smell and lots of revs and little forward motion.
When...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
16 Aug 2009, 23:17
Rotor arms

Last post by wasserleaker « 16 Aug 2009, 21:27
Replies: 13
by android » 22 Jul 2009, 17:29

I've just replaced the rotary arm on my van with a bog standard jobbie without a limiting thingy bob. the one with a limiting thingy was 4times more...

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Last post by wasserleaker
16 Aug 2009, 21:27
Aircooled 2.0 -80 without idle

Last post by Vanagon0034639 « 16 Aug 2009, 21:16
Replies: 9
by Vanagon0034639 » 14 Aug 2009, 19:19

Hi!

My first post here, recently bought a -80 Bus wich is really sound and nice, but I can't get the idling down, it just revs at 1400 with the...

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Last post by Vanagon0034639
16 Aug 2009, 21:16
Think ive done a bad thing!!!!

Last post by ghost123uk « 16 Aug 2009, 19:38
Replies: 47
by bud » 30 Jul 2009, 16:27
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Hi all,

i have just snapped one of the head bolts on my 1.9dg engine!

My question is this but i think i know the answer. The bolt that has...
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Last post by ghost123uk
16 Aug 2009, 19:38
pipe dreams are the least of my worries!!!!!!!

Last post by woodmonkey « 16 Aug 2009, 18:52
Replies: 3
by woodmonkey » 15 Aug 2009, 23:03

been to a friends house for a barbeque, got back in the van turned the key and just got a quiet click and silence. i figure it's a starter motor...

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Last post by woodmonkey
16 Aug 2009, 18:52
over heating

Last post by timthetrader « 16 Aug 2009, 18:51
Replies: 8
by timthetrader » 16 Aug 2009, 15:58

I had a prob with overheating on the way up from forest of dean to cheshire last weekend and before I set off for home I opened the header tank top...

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Last post by timthetrader
16 Aug 2009, 18:51
Juddering between gear changes - on holiday now

Last post by davidvincent « 16 Aug 2009, 18:14
Replies: 14
by davidvincent » 12 Aug 2009, 11:08

Hi all,

away in Dorset this week and having trouble with a juddering engine between gears, I guess at about 2.5k revs. It does pull out of it once...

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Last post by davidvincent
16 Aug 2009, 18:14
Water leak from top resevoir

Last post by R0B « 16 Aug 2009, 16:19
Replies: 4
by Llamapup » 16 Aug 2009, 11:24

Hello All

I have a 1989 Westy with a 1.6TD JX engine.

A few weeks ago my engine developed a pretty large water leak from the water level sensor in...

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Last post by R0B
16 Aug 2009, 16:19
Fitting rad cooling fan ?

Last post by happy camper « 16 Aug 2009, 12:27
Replies: 3
by happy camper » 15 Aug 2009, 18:27

Is it possible to remove the worn out radiator fan on my van and refit another one without draining down the coolant system and removing the radiator...

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Last post by happy camper
16 Aug 2009, 12:27
1.9Dg smoking

Last post by Mocki « 16 Aug 2009, 09:52
Replies: 6
by ow75 » 14 Aug 2009, 00:01

Spent the week sorting my van as it's been off the road for two years as I've been out of the country, been running well on the drive so booked my...

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Last post by Mocki
16 Aug 2009, 09:52
injector pipes

Last post by Aidan « 16 Aug 2009, 09:47
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by busvanman » 16 Aug 2009, 09:43

Just found another cracked injector pipe on my jx engine, before I go to VW for a shiny set is there anything better out there??? I know its a common...

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Last post by Aidan
16 Aug 2009, 09:47
Just a quick brake question or two

Last post by toolsntat « 15 Aug 2009, 20:12
Replies: 12
by conrad » 26 Jul 2009, 21:12

Just changed the disks and pads and I suspect I have at least 1 sticky caliper.

Should there be any contact between the pads and disks when the...

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Last post by toolsntat
15 Aug 2009, 20:12
Double Disaster - Im gutted!!!!!!

Last post by shortbloke « 15 Aug 2009, 16:05
Replies: 16
by shortbloke » 12 Aug 2009, 19:00
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I’m gutted. :cry: Only a few days to go till our first ever trip camping in the van and a week before we take her to the V Festival and disaster has...
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Last post by shortbloke
15 Aug 2009, 16:05
1970cc engine Aircooled is this a 2000cc????

Last post by fullsunian « 15 Aug 2009, 08:53
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by frodoxx99 » 14 Aug 2009, 21:26

Hey i'm about to buy a t25 camper, the engine is a 1970cc engine according to the dvla, just wondered if that is the 2000cc Aircooled one??? It is...

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Last post by fullsunian
15 Aug 2009, 08:53
This is how you test your air flow meter

Last post by syncrosimon « 15 Aug 2009, 08:23
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by syncrosimon » 14 Aug 2009, 17:49

The guru 10cent on the samba has made this video which explains how you can test your air flow meter for digifant or digijet DJ MV SS etc fuel...

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Last post by syncrosimon
15 Aug 2009, 08:23
Idle bypass problem - T25 2L Aircooled

Last post by ermie571 « 14 Aug 2009, 21:13
Replies: 6
by PhilBenton » 10 Aug 2009, 06:28

My 2L Aircooled won't tick over. There's no fuel getting to cylinders 1 & 2 at tickover.

I've pulled off the vacuum pipe from the tube between the...

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Last post by ermie571
14 Aug 2009, 21:13
gear selector box

Last post by weldore « 14 Aug 2009, 15:04
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by weldore » 14 Aug 2009, 10:14

the one under the gear stick.
can you modify the 4 speed to make it a 5 speed or do you need a new box ?

i know it works as a 5 speed but you have...

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Last post by weldore
14 Aug 2009, 15:04
Just failed my MOT...... :(

Last post by Damien « 14 Aug 2009, 11:52
Replies: 9
by D&DCAMPA » 10 Aug 2009, 13:47

Well it failed.... had a feeling it might! but the list wasnt as half as long as I thought it would be! :o :lol:
N/S Rear brake pipe excessively...

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Last post by Damien
14 Aug 2009, 11:52
Where I can get a full set of Stud Cylinder Head bolts?

Last post by swillicott « 14 Aug 2009, 08:55
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by swillicott » 12 Aug 2009, 21:30

Just had two of the studs snap in my 1.9 watercooled engine. It has taken a while but the garage has managed to get them all out but I am now having...

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Last post by swillicott
14 Aug 2009, 08:55
overheated engine oil!!

Last post by eatcustard « 14 Aug 2009, 06:54
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by dave friday » 14 Aug 2009, 06:32

morning all, as above,is it ok to use oil that has been heated to say 150 deg c .
ta .

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Last post by eatcustard
14 Aug 2009, 06:54
weber carb instructions

Last post by PEET « 13 Aug 2009, 22:34
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by paul bremner » 13 Aug 2009, 16:38

wanted a copy off weber 34dat4 fitting instructions (paul.bremner4@btinternet.com)

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Last post by PEET
13 Aug 2009, 22:34
Temperature senders on JX engine

Last post by Al Housman « 13 Aug 2009, 22:29
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by Al Housman » 13 Aug 2009, 15:20

Hi.
I removed my JX 1.6td engine but stupidly didn't note where the temperature senders go back.

There are two in the flange where the top hose...

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Last post by Al Housman
13 Aug 2009, 22:29
burning oil 1.6 td

Last post by peasant « 13 Aug 2009, 20:48
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by damongrounsell » 13 Aug 2009, 20:07

after about 1600 miles the 1.6 td needed about 1.5 litlres to bring to the top of the dip stick, I'm pretty sure shes burning the oil and not leaking...

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Last post by peasant
13 Aug 2009, 20:48
engine cutting out

Last post by thecherryB « 13 Aug 2009, 07:46
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by thecherryB » 28 Jul 2009, 19:28
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Ok, so a month ago the engine,(1982 CU), started intermittently cutting out instantly, advised by AA man to replace rotor arm as damaged and...
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Last post by thecherryB
13 Aug 2009, 07:46
refurbishing a distributor, big job?

Last post by thecherryB « 13 Aug 2009, 07:44
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by thecherryB » 12 Aug 2009, 21:40

Does anyone know how big a job it is to refurb a distributor,(1982 t25 2ltr CU)?

I'm asking because apparently this distributor is a one year only...

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Last post by thecherryB
13 Aug 2009, 07:44
CT Pistons and Barrels

Last post by sarran1955 « 13 Aug 2009, 06:40
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by Essex Nige » 12 Aug 2009, 09:48

Is seems my piston has broken a bit off which in turn has melted into the rings and onto the barrel, so i now need new items :(

Looking through the...

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Last post by sarran1955
13 Aug 2009, 06:40
Clutch Quicky Please RESOLVED Oh no its NOT Oh yes it is

Last post by peteabbott « 12 Aug 2009, 21:14
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by peteabbott » 31 Jul 2009, 20:44

Are repair kits for the clutch master still available ? ? Can find slave repair kits but not master.
Thanks All

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Last post by peteabbott
12 Aug 2009, 21:14

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