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Hidden power within my 1Y

Last post by SplendiferousII « 01 Jun 2009, 09:11
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by SplendiferousII » 29 May 2009, 08:36

About a year ago I fitted a 1Y engine to replace my 1.6na engine. Brilliant made all the difference in the world it would generally pull and extra...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
01 Jun 2009, 09:11
URGENT HELP NEEDED: clutch problems, holiday next week!

Last post by Red Westie « 31 May 2009, 22:07
Replies: 15
by stevewright76 » 27 May 2009, 17:58
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REALLY hoping I can get some help...

Situation: Clutch has gone a bit weak recently and then we lost being able to change gears on Saturday. Managed...
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Last post by Red Westie
31 May 2009, 22:07
track rod ends and suspension rubbers

Last post by weldore « 31 May 2009, 15:00
Replies: 23
by weldore » 27 May 2009, 21:13
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gonna replace them tomoz..is there anything i need to know or is it fairly straight forwards :ok
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Last post by weldore
31 May 2009, 15:00
Changing oil...

Last post by Therunner « 31 May 2009, 09:40
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by Helga » 30 May 2009, 10:44

Hi

Changing the oil in my 2 litre 82 air cooled this week, have ordered gasket set etc from online, but was wondering about the oil strainer... do I...

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Last post by Therunner
31 May 2009, 09:40
Brake pad ok for MOT??

Last post by Red Westie « 30 May 2009, 23:51
Replies: 8
by bmouthboyo » 30 May 2009, 20:33

Hi,

OK i have read around the wiki but i put the wheel back on without measuring the thickness.

Does this need replacing?

If so do I need to do...

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Last post by Red Westie
30 May 2009, 23:51
engine type And question

Last post by callanish « 30 May 2009, 23:01
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by callanish » 30 May 2009, 19:31

Hi
i have heard folk talk about dg sd gb engines or something like that :lol: .How can i tell what type mine is(where should i look) and what does...

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Last post by callanish
30 May 2009, 23:01
Gasket set confusion

Last post by Simon Baxter « 30 May 2009, 14:40
Replies: 19
by steve8090 » 05 Mar 2009, 14:16
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I've not long been off the phone from head office at GSF discussing the Victor Reinz gasket sets they supply and the so called better quality Elring...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
30 May 2009, 14:40
Dodgy recon engine?

Last post by eatcustard « 30 May 2009, 07:58
Replies: 15
by captain Byrne » 27 May 2009, 10:06
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I've just had a 1.9 dg recon engine fitted to my 83 T25 but here are a couple of issues I'd like solving. When I picked up the van I had a long drive...
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Last post by eatcustard
30 May 2009, 07:58
Carb Tuning

Last post by Fritz « 29 May 2009, 21:36
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by tompat » 29 May 2009, 15:51

Afternoon All

Having refurbished my Pierburg 2E3 carb using a kit from brickwerks.co.uk, a copy of haynes carb manual and some articles from clubgti...

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Last post by Fritz
29 May 2009, 21:36
swearing at those locking hose clips ..

Last post by xpress « 29 May 2009, 13:04
Replies: 5
by xpress » 28 May 2009, 19:09

i have filled up many swear jars on some hose clips on my diesel peugeot. they have no worm screws to undo them like jubilees, and i took to hitting...

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Last post by xpress
29 May 2009, 13:04
2 litre CU aircooled- no spark.

Last post by HarryMann « 29 May 2009, 09:55
Replies: 6
by katykoo » 28 May 2009, 09:44

2 Litre Aircooled. Have replaced cylinder head and put everything back together with new leads, spark plugs and air filter. Van has been laid up...

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Last post by HarryMann
29 May 2009, 09:55
Dodgy service disaster (and hello!)

Last post by Peepshow Paddy « 28 May 2009, 21:57
Replies: 5
by Peepshow Paddy » 28 May 2009, 20:31

Hi there,

I'm new to these boards, though I've read them a while, so firstly hello!

Apologies my first post should be a grumbling, and a long one,...

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Last post by Peepshow Paddy
28 May 2009, 21:57
Fuel Filler Neck Breather Pipe

Last post by VWCamperfan « 28 May 2009, 21:44
Replies: 1
by foxbase » 27 May 2009, 13:11

Hi all,

Had a search on Wiki and in the forum but couldn't find specifically what am after.

I think I have a fuel leak from the top of my (new)...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
28 May 2009, 21:44
heat exchangers

Last post by VWCamperfan « 28 May 2009, 21:00
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by Skip » 28 May 2009, 20:52

we have air cooled 1600 T25 and would like to know what i have to do to remove the heat exchangers as they are about as much use as a chocolate...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
28 May 2009, 21:00
whats dripping

Last post by kezboosnez « 28 May 2009, 18:59
Replies: 3
by kezboosnez » 28 May 2009, 10:19

not long had our 88 syncro an we were looking at putting some new tyres on it only to find it is dripping from the bottom of the gear box :cry: .Has...

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Last post by kezboosnez
28 May 2009, 18:59
Release bearing clearance....

Last post by syncrodoug « 28 May 2009, 18:49
Replies: 5
by syncrodoug » 26 May 2009, 19:20

What sort of clearance should there be between release bearing and fingers of pressure plate? - in an ideal world!
And has anyone fitted a hydraulic...

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Last post by syncrodoug
28 May 2009, 18:49
unknown engine in my caravelle

Last post by woodguru « 28 May 2009, 18:33
Replies: 7
by woodguru » 26 May 2009, 21:14

I have finally moved my caravelle to my works, it's the first time I've had time to go through it, and was surprised to find what looks like a polo...

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Last post by woodguru
28 May 2009, 18:33
Fuel lines aaz/jx engine

Last post by pocolow « 28 May 2009, 18:15
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by paulweld » 28 May 2009, 13:54

Recently bought T25 van with aaz engine conversion which needs finishing etc minor stuff ! the fuel lines are plastic clear type but old and need...

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Last post by pocolow
28 May 2009, 18:15
Diesel JX pump fuel leak

Last post by pocolow « 28 May 2009, 15:57
Replies: 7
by pocolow » 27 May 2009, 20:11

The fuel pump on my 1990 1.6td(JX) has sprung a leak. When running, diesel seeps out from the triangular headed bolt on the side of the pump body...

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Last post by pocolow
28 May 2009, 15:57
Advice on miserable fuel consumption

Last post by ghost123uk « 28 May 2009, 12:19
Replies: 12
by ASC » 26 May 2009, 11:33

I've got a 4 speed rising roof 1985 Reimo converted 1.9 petrol running on gas that has about 30,000 miles on the current engine.

The best fuel...

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Last post by ghost123uk
28 May 2009, 12:19
gearbox or linkage

Last post by paddy1960 « 28 May 2009, 10:13
Replies: 7
by paddy1960 » 25 May 2009, 17:22

Aaaaargh
waiting for the AA to relay home

driving along - some difficulty in gear change. managed a few but eventually unable to select any gear at...

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Last post by paddy1960
28 May 2009, 10:13
Trouble selecting gears!

Last post by AngeloEvs « 27 May 2009, 21:47
Replies: 4
by ju » 27 May 2009, 21:31

Hi, I have a 2l Aircooled, which has decided to develop a problem with the gears. This has steadily been getting worse. I am struggling to find the...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
27 May 2009, 21:47
T25 silencer

Last post by never look back « 27 May 2009, 21:36
Replies: 3
by never look back » 23 May 2009, 10:06

Hi everyone, my bus is a 1990 1.9 DG petrol engine.
the silencer is up for renewal.
the silencer fitted, has a boltded gas sealing ring flange to the...

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Last post by never look back
27 May 2009, 21:36
1900 petrol versus 1600 diesel

Last post by dugcati « 27 May 2009, 21:22
Replies: 7
by psychonaut » 26 May 2009, 17:51

I've got the opportunity of a 1900 petrol to replace my 1600 diesel - is it a worthwhile swap (i reckon on doing no more than 4000 miles a year in my...

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Last post by dugcati
27 May 2009, 21:22
best cheapest thermostat housing/gasket sealant

Last post by xpress « 27 May 2009, 19:53
Replies: 3
by xpress » 27 May 2009, 11:14

hi there guys, what's the best thermostat housing/gasket silicone type high temp sealant that you use in terms of quality and economy?

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Last post by xpress
27 May 2009, 19:53
Oh no! Another coolant hose requirement

Last post by boardmonkey « 27 May 2009, 17:10
Replies: 1
by lowtimeppl » 11 Mar 2009, 16:25

Hi
Mine's a 1900cc WBX of B-reg vintage, not sure whether it's a DF or DG engine though

A hose joins the right side of the carb down to the...

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Last post by boardmonkey
27 May 2009, 17:10
Replacing clutch pipe (old for new)

Last post by treblezero « 27 May 2009, 15:35
Replies: 7
by treblezero » 22 Apr 2009, 16:18

Hi there,

I'm not only replacing my Master and Slave Cylinders but I also intend to replace all the pipe (back to front including the flexi-hose if...

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Last post by treblezero
27 May 2009, 15:35
Window washer filler

Last post by mackz « 27 May 2009, 13:22
Replies: 5
by mackz » 27 May 2009, 11:43

This may seem like a dumb question but
where is the window washer filler on a late T 2 5 van
if the coolant is the one behind the number plate hinge?

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Last post by mackz
27 May 2009, 13:22
Gearbox help

Last post by Bond007 « 27 May 2009, 11:06
Replies: 7
by Bond007 » 28 Apr 2009, 19:09

1.9DG FI, Gasure LPG, 5 speed manual 1988 LHD

Lost 3rd gear a couple of weeks ago, all others are fine, so have driven approx 200 miles without...

7 Replies

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Last post by Bond007
27 May 2009, 11:06
1.9 dg exhaust query

Last post by jake1953 « 27 May 2009, 11:05
Replies: 2
by jake1953 » 25 May 2009, 17:43

I have the early exhaust system on my 1987 panelvan. There is a small hole on the o/s manifold.(the one coming from the front of the engine going...

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Last post by jake1953
27 May 2009, 11:05
2.1 Injection Exhaust Required

Last post by Fritz « 27 May 2009, 10:55
Replies: 1
by wixer » 25 May 2009, 16:58

The exhaust backbox on my van has finally split from the main pipe. I'm interested in getting a bit more performance from the van and now may be a...

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Last post by Fritz
27 May 2009, 10:55
Woe is me! Death rattle?

Last post by xpress « 26 May 2009, 21:59
Replies: 34
by Dartmoor » 10 May 2009, 07:42
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Just very recently when I start my Aircooled 2litre from cold there is a bar rattle/knocking - when you open the hatch at the back, it sounds like...
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Last post by xpress
26 May 2009, 21:59
fuel system breather tanks problem refitting

Last post by jaylo264 « 26 May 2009, 21:05
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by djhammy » 26 May 2009, 18:58

HI me again.

I Have spent the day removing the breather tanks ether side so i can treat and recover with under body sealant several rusty patches...

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Last post by jaylo264
26 May 2009, 21:05
Anti Roll bar drop link lower mounting rubbers!!

Last post by Steve T « 26 May 2009, 19:31
Replies: 5
by bmouthboyo » 26 May 2009, 15:48

Hi,

I am replacing a number of bushes and ball joints on my T25 ready for its MOT and a forum member said that the fitting of the gold plates is...

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Last post by Steve T
26 May 2009, 19:31
gearbox questions

Last post by Mr Bean « 26 May 2009, 19:27
Replies: 4
by rubyvan » 25 May 2009, 17:28

Hello
I was pondering this question and thought I would ask.
Can anyone tell me will gearboxes from polos, golfs. passats e.t.c fit onto or made to...

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Last post by Mr Bean
26 May 2009, 19:27
1982 calipers - £90 each... about right?

Last post by dugcati « 26 May 2009, 19:25
Replies: 2
by alkers » 26 May 2009, 18:15

Hi, I have a 1982 watercooled Devon camper. Only had for 2weeks- and first ever, so very much a newbie. Anyway,one of the front brake calipers have...

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Last post by dugcati
26 May 2009, 19:25
Cracks in Diesel 1.6 Cylinder Head

Last post by macalfie « 26 May 2009, 18:41
Replies: 9
by Dubwana » 09 Apr 2009, 13:59

I have a simple cry for help. I have been having overheating problems in my 1981 1.6 diesel and having eliminated everything else that I could think...

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Last post by macalfie
26 May 2009, 18:41
FUEL TANK REMOVAL

Last post by pmulcahy « 26 May 2009, 12:19
Replies: 10
by dannyb » 20 Sep 2008, 12:03

hi all, my dad needs to replace the sender unit in the fuel tank and thinks its a hard job, so his plan is to cut a hole in the floor to gain easy...

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Last post by pmulcahy
26 May 2009, 12:19
S-shaped coolant hose - where to find?

Last post by Aidan « 26 May 2009, 10:01
Replies: 7
by MrDenis » 13 May 2009, 17:39

Had my bus serviced today and as I seemed to be losing some coolant asked them to keep an eye out for any leaks.

Sure enough there's an S-shaped bit...

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Last post by Aidan
26 May 2009, 10:01
Grinding Sound - Please Help!!!!

Last post by Aidan « 26 May 2009, 05:51
Replies: 3
by Chardy » 25 May 2009, 21:14

Hello - I have a 1986 Devon that's just started to make a grinding noise almost bearing wear kind of sound.

What do you think it might be, i think...

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Last post by Aidan
26 May 2009, 05:51
plastic fuel line

Last post by jason k « 25 May 2009, 21:29
Replies: 1
by Oldjets » 25 May 2009, 21:03

Has anyone replaced plastic fuel lines from tank to flexibles at engine end with the same stuff? This is what is on my 1990 1.9 DG and I am assuming...

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Last post by jason k
25 May 2009, 21:29
Noisy engine

Last post by jaycee « 25 May 2009, 18:43
Replies: 4
by jaycee » 23 May 2009, 16:14

Hello All

I've just got my T25 Devon on the road after being sat a while.
It has just started making a rough almost bearing grinding sound while...

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Last post by jaycee
25 May 2009, 18:43
Does my van sound normal??

Last post by beneldude « 25 May 2009, 16:15
Replies: 5
by skint-van-man » 20 May 2009, 20:56

Hi all, new to the T25 scene so bear with me. Been into beetles for 4 years now and restored a few before i wanted a van! :-)

Running the engine on...

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Last post by beneldude
25 May 2009, 16:15
JX injector pump queries

Last post by mrted « 25 May 2009, 10:15
Replies: 4
by mrted » 08 Mar 2009, 19:39

Has anyone tried transplanting the rotor head and pump top, to another injector pump body?

I took two pumps to pieces today and put all the JX parts...

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Last post by mrted
25 May 2009, 10:15
Snapped handbrake cable part obsolete!!!

Last post by Spiral « 25 May 2009, 09:48
Replies: 21
by Spiral » 22 May 2009, 10:53
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Just been trying to adjust the handbrake cable on my 1990 westy atlantic and snapped it at the adjusting nut. Was gonna use the van this weekend but...
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Last post by Spiral
25 May 2009, 09:48
helicoil drill bit size?

Last post by Fritz « 25 May 2009, 07:38
Replies: 1
by fried chicken » 24 May 2009, 21:36

I have borrowed a helicoil set for one of my exhaust studs, but I don't know what size drill bit to go up to, can anyone give me a definite size?...

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Last post by Fritz
25 May 2009, 07:38
are these cams knackered

Last post by jason k « 24 May 2009, 22:20
Replies: 3
by umgum » 24 May 2009, 15:40

cam 1

cam 2

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Last post by jason k
24 May 2009, 22:20
Which wheel bearings ??

Last post by pinkT25 « 24 May 2009, 20:52
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by stevo1980 » 24 May 2009, 19:24

Hi my van needs new discs and pads also front bearings. I dont do a great deal of driving in the van, wales and back a few times a year and general...

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Last post by pinkT25
24 May 2009, 20:52
front wheel bearings?

Last post by cyphrsbird « 24 May 2009, 18:32
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by tonymolloy » 23 May 2009, 19:18

ive justdiscovered i need new front wheel bearings,how long should it take to do each side?a local garage has told me 2 hours each side,is that about...

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Last post by cyphrsbird
24 May 2009, 18:32
diesel engine

Last post by R0B « 24 May 2009, 15:54
Replies: 3
by macalfie » 23 May 2009, 18:05

Hi all anyone know were to get work done on t25 diesel engines in the wirral or surronding areas cheers.

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24 May 2009, 15:54

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