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Oh oh Panic?

Last post by armyphil « 07 Aug 2009, 15:47
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by alexgagnon » 07 Aug 2009, 12:52

I'm very worried that I've really hurt my camper's 1.6TD engine (1991 T25). The battery indicator light went red, the revometer stopped responding,...

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Last post by armyphil
07 Aug 2009, 15:47
Replace Crank Oil Seal

Last post by LeeCarey « 07 Aug 2009, 14:53
Replies: 3
by LeeCarey » 06 Aug 2009, 15:08

Hi, it appears me crank oil seal has sprung a leak and now getting plenty of oil dripping from the flywheel when the engine is running. Ive been told...

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Last post by LeeCarey
07 Aug 2009, 14:53
handbrake light won't go off.........

Last post by T'Onion « 07 Aug 2009, 14:05
Replies: 25
by TravellingChick » 05 Aug 2009, 15:08
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Should I be worried?

Went on a 4 day weekend to Norfolk last weekend and Tink ran fine but noticed that the handbrake light is permanently on.

The...
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Last post by T'Onion
07 Aug 2009, 14:05
oil question

Last post by R0B « 07 Aug 2009, 13:51
Replies: 6
by R0B » 07 Aug 2009, 11:32

went to halfwits today to buy some engine oil.so i bought their 15w 40 advanced mineral oil.on getting home i noticed it says. suitable for most non...

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Last post by R0B
07 Aug 2009, 13:51
diesel pump

Last post by stevo1980 « 07 Aug 2009, 10:51
Replies: 6
by stevo1980 » 04 Aug 2009, 14:43

Hi ive been told that my van has a 1600 jk engine and that its fitted with a 1900 td diesel pump. Does anyone have one spare and also do i have to...

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Last post by stevo1980
07 Aug 2009, 10:51
header tank

Last post by ghost123uk « 07 Aug 2009, 08:09
Replies: 12
by ojsmith » 01 Aug 2009, 14:12

hi... i think i hijacked another thread, so thought i would ask my own question...

i think i need to get a new header tank, seal and level sensor......

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Last post by ghost123uk
07 Aug 2009, 08:09
Cool runnings

Last post by AngeloEvs « 06 Aug 2009, 20:24
Replies: 3
by kevtherev » 06 Aug 2009, 20:08

Just a heads up really
I fitted a thermostat that opens at 83 deg C instead of 89 deg C
and a thermo fan swtch (two speed) that turns on the fan at...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
06 Aug 2009, 20:24
Oil Filter Change

Last post by armyphil « 06 Aug 2009, 19:41
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by glennyboy2 » 06 Aug 2009, 18:44

Just a quickie. My 1.9 deisel engine is now dripping oil rom the filter. I am in the rocess of ordering a new one.

Is it a straight screw on one ?...

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Last post by armyphil
06 Aug 2009, 19:41
Overheating - a fan issue apparently?!

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Aug 2009, 16:21
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by carrie » 06 Aug 2009, 14:22

Hello

I posted about our 1981 1.9 watercooled T25 overheating before but since having the van go through the garage recently they have informed me...

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Last post by kevtherev
06 Aug 2009, 16:21
4 speed gearbox same as the 5 speed?

Last post by deegee19 « 06 Aug 2009, 15:04
Replies: 11
by deegee19 » 18 Jul 2009, 11:21

Hi all,I have an '85 DG watercooled Caravelle based Devon dayvan with a now toasted 5 speed gearbox.
Question is will any year 4 or 5 speed box go in...

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Last post by deegee19
06 Aug 2009, 15:04
Problem starting (intermittent)

Last post by ghost123uk « 06 Aug 2009, 08:31
Replies: 3
by stuartrolfe » 05 Aug 2009, 20:51

I have an intermittent problem with starting (won't turn over but fires straight away when it does turn).
It has been possible for some time to...

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Last post by ghost123uk
06 Aug 2009, 08:31
Clutch Cylinder thingy!!!

Last post by Aidan « 06 Aug 2009, 07:59
Replies: 1
by mwheatley » 06 Aug 2009, 07:52

Hi All,

I have just had a new clutch fitted to the van, but I now need a clutch cylinder pipe thing(!!), about 2ft long metal pipe apparently. Does...

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Last post by Aidan
06 Aug 2009, 07:59
what does this do?

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Aug 2009, 06:48
Replies: 6
by Westy End » 26 Jun 2009, 19:41

it is by the steering column. it looks like a choke but my van is a westfalia turbo diesel. havent tried it with the engine on but cant see any wire...

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Last post by kevtherev
06 Aug 2009, 06:48
Screen wash not washing!

Last post by Mr Soft « 05 Aug 2009, 21:19
Replies: 4
by Mr Soft » 03 Aug 2009, 15:11

Hi,

I have an '89 Westy & both front & rear washer bottles are full & the wipers work in all positions, however I am struggling to get the water...

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Last post by Mr Soft
05 Aug 2009, 21:19
Bumping and lurching

Last post by PeteB « 05 Aug 2009, 19:57
Replies: 4
by PeteB » 01 Aug 2009, 18:59

Just back from trip to France and Italy - all was good with the van (apart from the amount of petrol it guzzled) until the final stint back to...

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Last post by PeteB
05 Aug 2009, 19:57
Loss of Power

Last post by ajp « 05 Aug 2009, 19:36
Replies: 8
by ajp » 02 Aug 2009, 20:51

1.9 DG just started losing power. Revs up ok in neutral but no guts when going unless its having the nuts reved out of it and thats still no...

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Last post by ajp
05 Aug 2009, 19:36
power steering fluid

Last post by Vanda « 05 Aug 2009, 12:58
Replies: 6
by Vanda » 04 Aug 2009, 20:14

can anyone tell me what if I need to get a specific type of power steering fluid for my 1.6 turbo diesel please? have had a search both on here and...

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Last post by Vanda
05 Aug 2009, 12:58
silicone hoses 90 degrees

Last post by Ian Hulley « 05 Aug 2009, 09:32
Replies: 12
by trickytroggle28 » 03 Aug 2009, 17:18

Does anyone know where I can buy a silicone water hose, 90 degree bend with leg length of at least 15cm
:)

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Last post by Ian Hulley
05 Aug 2009, 09:32
81 clutch - cambelt change

Last post by Ian Hulley « 05 Aug 2009, 08:35
Replies: 6
by woodys » 05 Aug 2009, 07:23

Hi, Im due for a new clutch in my 81 Aircooled and just wanted to know would it be worth while changing the cambelt at the same time as i have no...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
05 Aug 2009, 08:35
Time to sort this out. Predictable Oil pressure/buzzer

Last post by KarlT « 05 Aug 2009, 07:35
Replies: 2
by KarlT » 04 Aug 2009, 19:15

Hi,
My 2.1 DJ is lovely. Done 105,000 miles, Runs sweet, starts first time every time, uses no oil or water, good compression...

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Last post by KarlT
05 Aug 2009, 07:35
rear brake shoe pivot points

Last post by armyphil « 05 Aug 2009, 06:31
Replies: 3
by armyphil » 04 Aug 2009, 17:45

How on earth do you get these little buggers out??

I have ordered new back plates but i am not sure if they come with the pivots so need to get them...

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Last post by armyphil
05 Aug 2009, 06:31
First proper breakdown.......

Last post by Gogso1 « 05 Aug 2009, 05:46
Replies: 8
by Gogso1 » 01 Aug 2009, 14:20

......on the way to the zoo with the kids today in our 1981 Aircooled T25. Was cruising along at around 50mph, suddenly lost drive (felt like it...

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Last post by Gogso1
05 Aug 2009, 05:46
steering rack bushes

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 05 Aug 2009, 05:25
Replies: 3
by holeydub on 4wheels » 04 Aug 2009, 18:39

got a set of steering rack poly bushes from the brickwerks by mistake :( i thought i had ordered the drop arm bushes)...

so its a very silly one but...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
05 Aug 2009, 05:25
brake pipes

Last post by PoloSi « 04 Aug 2009, 21:08
Replies: 13
by armyphil » 04 Aug 2009, 12:42

i have just bought the braided hoses from Brickwerks ( thanks) but my little old copper ones decided to split tear and develop little holes so...

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Last post by PoloSi
04 Aug 2009, 21:08
Squeeky Avo Setup???

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Aug 2009, 20:53
Replies: 4
by holeydub on 4wheels » 03 Aug 2009, 18:53

Hi Guys,

First things first ive now got brakes :D
:ok

But back to the next problem on the small list ;) finaaly after 5-6 weeks took the panel...

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Last post by kevtherev
04 Aug 2009, 20:53
Gearbox bearing destroyed big time help.!!!

Last post by Aidan « 04 Aug 2009, 20:21
Replies: 7
by gti mad man » 04 Aug 2009, 18:37

Well was a good idea to change the oil, look at it before.!

replaced with nice clear new oil :ok

Then disaster id been having a bit of a...

7 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
04 Aug 2009, 20:21
Judder when pulling away in first gear

Last post by woodys « 04 Aug 2009, 18:26
Replies: 20
by woodys » 02 Aug 2009, 19:48
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Could anyone please advise me on this...........

When you pull away the engine shakes causing a knocking noise and judder, when you raise the clutch...
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Last post by woodys
04 Aug 2009, 18:26
Gearbox trouble??

Last post by richieadkins « 04 Aug 2009, 18:17
Replies: 4
by richieadkins » 04 Aug 2009, 09:42

Hi all have recently fitted a 1y to my van but ever since I put the engine in the gears have been very stiff to engage more 1,3,and reverse than 2...

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Last post by richieadkins
04 Aug 2009, 18:17
coolant advice

Last post by faceache « 04 Aug 2009, 15:44
Replies: 7
by faceache » 03 Aug 2009, 18:23

...so i successfully changed my oil and oil filter for the 1st time... :D

i looked at the coolant level and as you look at it level (from behind...

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Last post by faceache
04 Aug 2009, 15:44
Diesel black/grey sludge in coolant tank

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 04 Aug 2009, 02:28
Replies: 1
by yellowbus » 03 Aug 2009, 16:16

Running a 1.9 TDi from an Audi 80 and recently been having what feels like fuel surge so assuming the filter has sucked up some pooh ,i am going to...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
04 Aug 2009, 02:28
jx motor

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 04 Aug 2009, 02:03
Replies: 4
by macalfie » 25 Jul 2009, 18:08

Hi all had a new head put on my jx engine now it smokes a lot when you rev it but none when its ticking over does it sound like the turbo . any ideas

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
04 Aug 2009, 02:03
H.E L.P Fitting Diesel Pump

Last post by Simon Baxter « 03 Aug 2009, 22:03
Replies: 3
by pocolow » 03 Aug 2009, 09:02

Hi guys and gals I need some help in getting a new injection pump fitting to my 1.6 td camper. My local t25 mechanic is snowed under and I'm off...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
03 Aug 2009, 22:03
Blue smoke from my CT :(

Last post by VWCamperfan « 03 Aug 2009, 21:19
Replies: 4
by Essex Nige » 03 Aug 2009, 16:30

Was going out yesterday, done about 15 miles then the smoke :( lots of it and loss of what little power a CT has.... when it idles its fine, put it...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
03 Aug 2009, 21:19
what diameter of hose do I need?

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Aug 2009, 21:02
Replies: 19
by trickytroggle28 » 03 Aug 2009, 15:15
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URGENT
Can anyone tell me what diameter hose I need. It is the auxillary pipe off the water pump. Is it 9.5, 13 or 16 mm?
I need to know quickly as I...
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Last post by kevtherev
03 Aug 2009, 21:02
re mot emissions fail

Last post by Fritz « 03 Aug 2009, 18:40
Replies: 1
by mp soulman » 03 Aug 2009, 18:22

just wanted to thank all for tips, comments and helpful advice regarding van failing emissions at mot. re test was last friday and went straight...

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Last post by Fritz
03 Aug 2009, 18:40
Speedo conversion

Last post by Allan344 « 03 Aug 2009, 17:55
Replies: 2
by Allan344 » 02 Aug 2009, 12:43

I have a 1989 left hooker 1.6 TD Vanagon with a faulty km speedo. The odometer numbers kept falling off the spindle. Anyway I bought some nice alloy...

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Last post by Allan344
03 Aug 2009, 17:55
different sump plug

Last post by faceache « 03 Aug 2009, 15:45
Replies: 4
by faceache » 03 Aug 2009, 15:28

my sump plug isn't the type shown in the haynes manual or the wiki.

you need to use an alan key to undo/tighten it.

plus the sump plug seal i...

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Last post by faceache
03 Aug 2009, 15:45
oil

Last post by windysurfer « 03 Aug 2009, 11:52
Replies: 1
by rubyvan » 03 Aug 2009, 11:33

CAn anyone confirm how much oil (including amount in filter) a 1.6 td takes
cheers
steve

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Last post by windysurfer
03 Aug 2009, 11:52
lookin for the thread on camber adjustment??

Last post by oldiguana « 03 Aug 2009, 11:01
Replies: 12
by oldiguana » 07 Apr 2009, 16:27

yo dudes....i remember reading a thread months ago about camber adjustment .........where you can alter + - camber ....the thread i saw showed...

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Last post by oldiguana
03 Aug 2009, 11:01
quickie...what size wipers...

Last post by VERAT25 « 03 Aug 2009, 10:56
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by weldore » 28 Jul 2009, 15:21
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gonna nip and fetch some just wondered what size ,mine are about 16 ...could go bigger?
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Last post by VERAT25
03 Aug 2009, 10:56
Push Rod Tubes

Last post by pedro « 03 Aug 2009, 08:20
Replies: 6
by holeydub on 4wheels » 01 Aug 2009, 10:12

Noticed yesterday that ive got a leak coming from one of my push rod tubes on my 2.0ltr Aircooled, just wondering if i need to buy the adjustable...

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Last post by pedro
03 Aug 2009, 08:20
Wiper lengths...

Last post by VWCamperfan « 03 Aug 2009, 06:32
Replies: 1
by The_blue » 03 Aug 2009, 05:59

Am i right remembering one 21 and one 19 for a T25 fits best?

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Last post by VWCamperfan
03 Aug 2009, 06:32
Won't start after longish drive...

Last post by camperclan « 02 Aug 2009, 21:13
Replies: 7
by Helga » 02 Aug 2009, 17:29

Hi, well I have had my first proper long holiday in my van, and all went really well, 1000 almost trouble free miles, but had one small problem......

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Last post by camperclan
02 Aug 2009, 21:13
cylinder head clerance.

Last post by golfingtam « 02 Aug 2009, 19:56
Replies: 4
by golfingtam » 02 Aug 2009, 19:00

Can anyone tell me the correct clearance between the cylinder head and the piston on a T25 CT 1600 air-cooled

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Last post by golfingtam
02 Aug 2009, 19:56
Exhaust options

Last post by CovKid « 02 Aug 2009, 19:39
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by mike_gee32 » 02 Aug 2009, 18:35

I'm now in need of a new exhaust, spent all day removing most of the old one in preparation for swapping the engine into my new caravelle. I found...

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Last post by CovKid
02 Aug 2009, 19:39
WBX & Aircooled...Is all push-rod tinware the same?

Last post by KarlT « 02 Aug 2009, 19:11
Replies: 16
by KarlT » 29 Jul 2009, 18:42
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Hi,
The tinware under my push-rod tubes is held together by rust. Where can you get new bits?

SEE MY LAST POST!
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Last post by KarlT
02 Aug 2009, 19:11
over choking? keeps conking out

Last post by alkers « 02 Aug 2009, 17:28
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by alkers » 29 Jul 2009, 08:57

Hello all,

Just had alternator reconditioned on my 1982 Aircooled petrol van. And just returned from latest camping trip. Stil having probs! The...

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Last post by alkers
02 Aug 2009, 17:28
New clutch...help needed

Last post by CovKid « 02 Aug 2009, 12:51
Replies: 11
by mwheatley » 31 Jul 2009, 18:52

Hi All,

I have just been informed that I need a new clutch on my van. Does anyone have a recommendation as to where I could get one from, and how...

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Last post by CovKid
02 Aug 2009, 12:51
Fitting New Wheel Bearings

Last post by CovKid « 01 Aug 2009, 22:14
Replies: 16
by SeanW » 30 Jul 2009, 11:51
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Hello!

Just had an M.O.T and returned with an advisory for the rear near-side wheel bearings. Was curious how much of a job this is to do one's...
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Last post by CovKid
01 Aug 2009, 22:14
water leak need help!!

Last post by meggles « 01 Aug 2009, 21:31
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by posler » 31 Jul 2009, 14:32
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hi eveyone any help will be great ive got a 1990 1.9 watercooled engine and on wednesday i got to work and there was hot water pouring from the...
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01 Aug 2009, 21:31

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