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timing out or do I need to adjust the carb..

Last post by Ian Hulley « 20 Jun 2009, 09:25
Replies: 4
by boardmonkey » 18 Jun 2009, 19:32

Hi,

I have spent 2 months stripping down and rebuilding my lump, exhaust and all the other issues Ive had after blowing head gasket...Its a Manual...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
20 Jun 2009, 09:25
Pushrod tubes & seals

Last post by garth_69 « 20 Jun 2009, 08:16
Replies: 9
by dirtygertie » 18 Jun 2009, 14:48

I paid to have the pushrods & seals replaced last year due to an oil leak, the van is in a different garage now after springing another oil leak, the...

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Last post by garth_69
20 Jun 2009, 08:16
nuts

Last post by CovKid « 19 Jun 2009, 23:20
Replies: 7
by rubyvan » 16 Jun 2009, 15:16

Hi
CAn anyone tell me the best way to remove small nuts that have been dropped down the oil ports on a 1.6 td.
Would you have to take the sump of??...

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Last post by CovKid
19 Jun 2009, 23:20
fuel pump adventure ..

Last post by xpress « 19 Jun 2009, 23:00
Replies: 4
by xpress » 16 Jun 2009, 21:22

well that's a wrap for tonight. i replaced the fuel filter, fuel poured out of it one side and not the other. i was surprised at how easy it came...

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Last post by xpress
19 Jun 2009, 23:00
Late thermostat help

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Jun 2009, 20:16
Replies: 2
by kevtherev » 19 Jun 2009, 18:57

I have the plastic thermostat housing for a 1.9 DG
the new engine has a syncro (metal) thermostat.

the plastic temp sensor plugs (X2) are different...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Jun 2009, 20:16
OFFS - HELP AGAIN! now she's not firing on all cylinders :-(

Last post by stevewright76 « 19 Jun 2009, 16:31
Replies: 17
by stevewright76 » 02 Jun 2009, 19:38
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This is becoming a 'mare.

So we've delayed the ferry, got the clutch sorted at MSC, driven her home NEARLY made it without problems and then she...
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Last post by stevewright76
19 Jun 2009, 16:31
1990 1.9DJ - replacing front wheel bearings - questions!

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Jun 2009, 14:44
Replies: 1
by evilgoat » 19 Jun 2009, 10:47

Hello

The off side front wheel bearing had a bit of excess play in it, so have a got a good replacement. started job last night, but found a few...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Jun 2009, 14:44
Rubbing/squeeking front brakes

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Jun 2009, 14:21
Replies: 1
by pouch » 19 Jun 2009, 11:31

Help,

I have changed the brake pads about 1500 miles ago. Since then I am getting a squeeking noise after a short while into the journey. Sometimes...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Jun 2009, 14:21
Water pump

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Jun 2009, 14:19
Replies: 10
by Salty » 17 Jun 2009, 21:27

Please help before my husband has a nervous breakdown!!!!

We have got 1984 T25 which has a replacement recon Vega engine we think 1983 1900cc. The...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Jun 2009, 14:19
Starter motor gone ?

Last post by Tatty Chap « 19 Jun 2009, 14:18
Replies: 7
by Tatty Chap » 18 Jun 2009, 19:24

Hi

Van wont start, light will come on. Last time I drove it, I remember thinking it was taking a longer time than normal to start)
Just tried...

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Last post by Tatty Chap
19 Jun 2009, 14:18
Dreading the big dipper - A30 Cornwall

Last post by pouch « 19 Jun 2009, 11:36
Replies: 22
by wilkesma » 17 Jun 2009, 17:13
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Hi all,

Planning a trip to deepest Cornwall in August. Trouble is I know that my '89 1.6 TD Transporter is really gonna struggle to make it over the...
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Last post by pouch
19 Jun 2009, 11:36
Rusty Bolts

Last post by xpress « 19 Jun 2009, 11:20
Replies: 14
by Salty » 18 Jun 2009, 17:26

Hi all,

Attempting removal of water pump. First hurdle rusty bolts!!! Tried WD40 any other suggestions?

Cheers Kathy :x

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Last post by xpress
19 Jun 2009, 11:20
South Africans, gear changes and keeping cool

Last post by futbus « 18 Jun 2009, 18:53
Replies: 1
by silverbullet » 18 Jun 2009, 17:53

Hi All,

Getting to know our new bus pretty quickly now and it's throwing up a few oddities...(see below)

Twin piston VW Ate calipers, not single...

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Last post by futbus
18 Jun 2009, 18:53
Smoking exhaust after accelerating

Last post by albertramsbottom « 18 Jun 2009, 18:16
Replies: 5
by west E » 17 Jun 2009, 07:10

Hi all,

I have 2ltr Aircooled with dellorto drla 36 carbs. after my van has warmed up and i stick my foot down to say 3000rpm for a bit and then...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
18 Jun 2009, 18:16
Cleaning the engine to trace an oil leak

Last post by T'Onion « 18 Jun 2009, 16:02
Replies: 3
by Cruz » 17 Jun 2009, 13:58

Had a small oil leak for ages that seems to be gradually getting worse. Been around Ireland for 2 weeks and the loaded bike rack had a slight misting...

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Last post by T'Onion
18 Jun 2009, 16:02
en en engine head gasket

Last post by on the edge « 18 Jun 2009, 14:27
Replies: 10
by on the edge » 09 Jun 2009, 00:00

i have a 1982 t25 camper with high top it has a 1.8 manual petrol / lpg engine in it but the head gasket has gone it has an en code on it

is this a...

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Last post by on the edge
18 Jun 2009, 14:27
HELP

Last post by tonytech « 18 Jun 2009, 11:46
Replies: 9
by bri » 17 Jun 2009, 16:49

Hi Everyone,i'm new to the site and a tech head i am definately not...lol.
All i wanna do is just tootle about in my little old 1990 T25 wedgie and...

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Last post by tonytech
18 Jun 2009, 11:46
Gearbox numbers

Last post by R0B « 18 Jun 2009, 00:45
Replies: 1
by helga592 » 17 Jun 2009, 22:16

Ive just aquired a gearbox to i hope replace the porly one on my 1.9 watercooled petrol/LPG westie. Where do i find the numbers/codes to identife the...

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Last post by R0B
18 Jun 2009, 00:45
flywheel ID

Last post by lhd « 17 Jun 2009, 21:03
Replies: 2
by lhd » 17 Jun 2009, 17:44

Will the part No. be on the flywheel?
Problem is, as my engine is a JP 1.6dn/a from a golf I'm not sure wether the person who done the conversion...

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Last post by lhd
17 Jun 2009, 21:03
Which engine does this manifold belong?

Last post by pmulcahy « 17 Jun 2009, 20:12
Replies: 10
by pmulcahy » 14 Jun 2009, 17:50

Just got this manifold and carb off ebay. I dont recognize the manifold, does anyone?

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Last post by pmulcahy
17 Jun 2009, 20:12
Pulling to the left

Last post by Red Westie « 17 Jun 2009, 19:35
Replies: 25
by ninja.turtle007 » 13 Jun 2009, 11:29
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Hi

My Westy pulls to the left considerably when I let go of the sterring wheel. I have new shocks and springs. I have the wheel alignment checked by...
25 Replies

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Last post by Red Westie
17 Jun 2009, 19:35
Wheel bearings

Last post by armyphil « 17 Jun 2009, 17:06
Replies: 16
by Elcar » 04 Apr 2009, 20:40
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Hey guys,

We're complete newbies and in need of some help...!

Could you give us a global idea what it costs to change both front end bearings......
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Last post by armyphil
17 Jun 2009, 17:06
cleaning and greasing t25 wheel bearings ..

Last post by xpress « 17 Jun 2009, 16:30
Replies: 5
by xpress » 17 Jun 2009, 15:14

anything to know about this before i do it on mine?

are they ok to press out or should i pick up a press/drive tool, anything else to know to make...

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Last post by xpress
17 Jun 2009, 16:30
Idle speed adjustment

Last post by albertramsbottom « 17 Jun 2009, 12:10
Replies: 6
by albertramsbottom » 16 Jun 2009, 16:58

My idle speed is a little low after a carb refrub from gasure. No problem there at all, had great service from Steve. I want to adjust it and have my...

6 Replies

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Last post by albertramsbottom
17 Jun 2009, 12:10
Help with turbo please.

Last post by drumnut182 « 17 Jun 2009, 11:20
Replies: 4
by drumnut182 » 16 Jun 2009, 12:07

Hi, i have oil coming out of my exhaust (brand new exhaust) pipe and lots of smoke! I assume the turbo is kapput! (or at least the oil seals). The...

4 Replies

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Last post by drumnut182
17 Jun 2009, 11:20
air cooled engine overheating

Last post by toomanytoys « 17 Jun 2009, 10:09
Replies: 10
by Rincewind » 16 Jun 2009, 20:26

Me again

this van i'm considering going to look at is alledgedly over heating after 4-5hours driving

is this normal or is it hinting at problems...

10 Replies

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Last post by toomanytoys
17 Jun 2009, 10:09
Carb problem..timing?

Last post by HarryMann « 16 Jun 2009, 22:08
Replies: 13
by katykoo » 15 Jun 2009, 09:19

2 litre CU...Van is running following cylinder head replacement, and has new leads, filters, sparks etc.

She is running albeit sounding pretty rough...

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Last post by HarryMann
16 Jun 2009, 22:08
pulley crank oil seal

Last post by Aidan « 16 Jun 2009, 21:54
Replies: 9
by ermie571 » 16 Jun 2009, 08:36

Well, vwcamperfan has located my oil leak...and it is where I thought it probably was....crank oil seal. 2.1 running on carb.

While this is...

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Last post by Aidan
16 Jun 2009, 21:54
Water pump

Last post by tinman « 16 Jun 2009, 21:18
Replies: 5
by tinman » 16 Jun 2009, 19:29

Hi All
I've fitted a replacement engine (1.9dg) to my van which had been standing for a long time. All is now good apart from the waterpump which is...

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Last post by tinman
16 Jun 2009, 21:18
1.6 diesel downpipe with a flexi.any stockists.desperate!!!!

Last post by oldiguana « 16 Jun 2009, 20:52
Replies: 2
by oldiguana » 15 Jun 2009, 19:50

yo dudes...title says it all really...the bus failed on the exhaust today,its ow knackered...i need a downpipe and silencer.....1.6 diesel but its on...

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Last post by oldiguana
16 Jun 2009, 20:52
Engine/exhaust paint question

Last post by Mr Bean « 16 Jun 2009, 19:50
Replies: 1
by pmulcahy » 16 Jun 2009, 19:11

Does painting your engine reduce the heat dissipation/cooling qualities of an Aircooled engine?

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Last post by Mr Bean
16 Jun 2009, 19:50
Washer hose dimensions?

Last post by grumpyoldgit « 16 Jun 2009, 18:32
Replies: 2
by bmouthboyo » 09 Jun 2009, 22:15

Hi,

Anyone know the dimensions of the washer hoses? Want to order some from flea bay but not sure what size to order. Also do they need those black...

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Last post by grumpyoldgit
16 Jun 2009, 18:32
Engine problems - help please.

Last post by selimg « 16 Jun 2009, 18:01
Replies: 3
by selimg » 15 Jun 2009, 18:33

My van has recently been giving me some hassle again at the worst possible time (when it's time to head down to Le Mans, get the MOT done and move...

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Last post by selimg
16 Jun 2009, 18:01
Oil Leak

Last post by toomanytoys « 16 Jun 2009, 16:16
Replies: 2
by LeeCarey » 16 Jun 2009, 12:57

My van has sprung an oil leak, please see picture attached. It only drips when the engine is running and I have checked the oil that is dripping and...

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Last post by toomanytoys
16 Jun 2009, 16:16
Hard brake pedal 1600 td

Last post by drumnut182 « 16 Jun 2009, 12:32
Replies: 4
by drumnut182 » 15 Jun 2009, 14:56

Hi, any ideas with this one? Start the engine from cold and i have a hard break pedal for the next 10mins or so then it seems to kick in and the...

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Last post by drumnut182
16 Jun 2009, 12:32
GSF wheel bearings????

Last post by toomanytoys « 16 Jun 2009, 08:21
Replies: 2
by toomanytoys » 15 Jun 2009, 19:34

Have they cured the quality problem they had???
Not that I am buying any... (I'd get em from Brickwerks) just been asked to fit some rears (Vetech...

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Last post by toomanytoys
16 Jun 2009, 08:21
Timing

Last post by dugcati « 15 Jun 2009, 22:30
Replies: 11
by albertramsbottom » 15 Jun 2009, 15:05

Hi

How does the timing go out then? I have had a couple of back fires recently and took the van out the other day and it felt like the handbrake...

11 Replies

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Last post by dugcati
15 Jun 2009, 22:30
Clutch woes

Last post by lhd « 15 Jun 2009, 21:58
Replies: 7
by lhd » 15 Jun 2009, 15:03

What's the easiest way to adjust the play in the clutch pedal. :wink: After changing the master cylinder for a GSF one I seem to have no play where...

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Last post by lhd
15 Jun 2009, 21:58
Krankenwagen won't start

Last post by toomanytoys « 15 Jun 2009, 19:45
Replies: 1
by stuartrolfe » 15 Jun 2009, 19:36

Van won't start. battery is good.
It's an ex ambulance. It's possible there's a device to stop it turning over when in gear and maybe it's...

1 Replies

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Last post by toomanytoys
15 Jun 2009, 19:45
speedo cap

Last post by necromonger « 15 Jun 2009, 19:29
Replies: 2
by necromonger » 15 Jun 2009, 18:55

anyone know where the best (cheapest) place to buy a speedo cap for 1987 caravelle 1.9. JK are 25 quid.

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Last post by necromonger
15 Jun 2009, 19:29
Diesel Pump setting up

Last post by pocolow « 15 Jun 2009, 18:51
Replies: 6
by pocolow » 14 Jun 2009, 15:17

I've just finished a partial dismantle of my Bosch Ve Pump to replace a leaky washer. Unfortunately the marks i made on the lever arm on top got...

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Last post by pocolow
15 Jun 2009, 18:51
How do

Last post by lloyd « 15 Jun 2009, 17:01
Replies: 17
by Pepperami » 11 Jun 2009, 10:22
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Engine builders/tuners get the engines so clean?
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Last post by lloyd
15 Jun 2009, 17:01
lhd exhaust sytem with catalytic converter

Last post by trickytroggle28 « 15 Jun 2009, 15:53
Replies: 8
by trickytroggle28 » 27 May 2009, 15:43

HELP
I am in a real panic
Having been told that I need an exhaust system with a catalytic converter in as well as having the lambda sensor fitted...

8 Replies

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Last post by trickytroggle28
15 Jun 2009, 15:53
van heater cold?

Last post by 1664 « 15 Jun 2009, 15:04
Replies: 3
by stiffler105 » 13 Jun 2009, 18:46

hi folks,iv not used my van t25 1984 1.9 petrol devon,for a week and the heater in the cab was excellent before parking up very hot but after...

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Last post by 1664
15 Jun 2009, 15:04
2 litre CU Aircooled lacking pulling power

Last post by katykoo « 15 Jun 2009, 13:58
Replies: 7
by katykoo » 08 Jun 2009, 11:05

Its been a long saga, cylinder head has been fitted with new valves. Everything put back together, and Laurie Pettit has advised that my tappets were...

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Last post by katykoo
15 Jun 2009, 13:58
Alternative Oil filter/VW Speedshop exhaust question....

Last post by Red Westie « 15 Jun 2009, 10:19
Replies: 8
by wasserleaker » 14 Jun 2009, 08:41

Recently bought but haven't yet fitted, a VW Speedshop stainless exhaust.
as some will know, due to one of the pipes being closer to the engine than...

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Last post by Red Westie
15 Jun 2009, 10:19
lifting slowly up on the clutch .. stalls ..

Last post by toomanytoys « 15 Jun 2009, 10:15
Replies: 21
by xpress » 12 Jun 2009, 20:40
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hi there, i have to add some gas when lifting up from a standstill slow on the clutch, usually the cars i have driven roll along on idle and just...
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Last post by toomanytoys
15 Jun 2009, 10:15
Information on Bleeding the old type T25 coolent system.

Last post by thetattoomaster « 15 Jun 2009, 10:13
Replies: 2
by thetattoomaster » 15 Jun 2009, 09:23

Hi there,
I have noticed that on my camper there is what looks like a Bleed Pipe for the Cooling System( it seems that the earlier 1.9 diesels had...

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Last post by thetattoomaster
15 Jun 2009, 10:13
Aircooled Judas seeks advise ( now i have a 1.6 Td)

Last post by ringo « 15 Jun 2009, 07:43
Replies: 3
by Invisigothh » 14 Jun 2009, 15:34

So the 30 peices of silver have been spent and i now have a water cooled Diesel 1.6 Turbo . Its only got 78000 so barley run in . But what spares...

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Last post by ringo
15 Jun 2009, 07:43
T25 Big help needed pleaseeeeeeee!!!!!!!

Last post by thetattoomaster « 14 Jun 2009, 19:20
Replies: 18
by thetattoomaster » 09 Jun 2009, 22:15
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Long story but here goes, 6 weeks ago I bought a VW T25 Camper, it has, as far as I know had a Golf/Passat 1900 (no Turbo) engine fitted in 2001,...
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Last post by thetattoomaster
14 Jun 2009, 19:20

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