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Sticky throttle cable...

Last post by oldiguana « 26 Jul 2009, 15:10
Replies: 9
by passatman » 23 Jul 2009, 13:07

Just a quickie....the throttle cable is sticking on my 1.6TD, it just won't return.

I take it the sleeve has some foreign body in it, causing it to...

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Last post by oldiguana
26 Jul 2009, 15:10
Gear change trouble

Last post by lhd « 25 Jul 2009, 23:20
Replies: 1
by richieadkins » 25 Jul 2009, 16:35

Hi have just changed my engine from 1600 to 1900. The gears where stiff prior to the change but now they are really stiff. Anybody have any ideas...

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Last post by lhd
25 Jul 2009, 23:20
Advice on converting my 84' to 5 speed

Last post by PEET « 25 Jul 2009, 22:25
Replies: 1
by mfafa » 25 Jul 2009, 12:38

Hi,

I am currently converting my 84' T25 1.9DG 4 speed to 1.6JX with its 5 speed box. The diesel is from an 87' T25.

I could make the 4 speed fit...

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Last post by PEET
25 Jul 2009, 22:25
Heating, Overheating, £, Euros, Ouch

Last post by Dave W « 25 Jul 2009, 21:29
Replies: 4
by dancingcrane » 22 Jul 2009, 16:35

Hi Happy Campers

I am a T3 novice happily married to a shiny 1990 Bluestar Multivan 1.6 TD (German Import) I bought in some small town near the East...

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Last post by Dave W
25 Jul 2009, 21:29
steering broke!

Last post by weerickyni « 25 Jul 2009, 20:30
Replies: 9
by weerickyni » 17 Jul 2009, 17:48

my steering broke today thank god i was parking! i think its the connection to the relay gear flexible coupling. that make sense to anyone??
the...

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Last post by weerickyni
25 Jul 2009, 20:30
Possible dying fuel pump?

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Jul 2009, 18:23
Replies: 7
by Mint » 24 Jul 2009, 08:57

Hey everyone,

I've got an 84 watercooled/petro T25 that's given me no trouble for the 10 or so months that I've owned it. But ever since going on a...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Jul 2009, 18:23
Big End Gone, New Engine Needed

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 24 Jul 2009, 23:32
Replies: 1
by Miketaboo » 24 Jul 2009, 22:45

Hi,

I'm new to this site and not very good mechanically.
The big end went on my T25 2.1 DJ last saturday, could anyone suggest the options open to...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
24 Jul 2009, 23:32
where is this leak coming from? (boot/engine hatch area)

Last post by donnieg « 24 Jul 2009, 17:07
Replies: 4
by faceache » 24 Jul 2009, 15:51

so i lifted he engine hatch to check the oil... im orf away for the weekend in a hour or so.

we've had quite a lot of rain last night and today......

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Last post by donnieg
24 Jul 2009, 17:07
grommets

Last post by weldore « 24 Jul 2009, 15:32
Replies: 11
by weldore » 22 Jul 2009, 19:16

dont know if this has been brought up before but i was under the van today and noticed there are 2 grommets,one either side in the middle of the rear...

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Last post by weldore
24 Jul 2009, 15:32
Fuel Consumpion?

Last post by CovKid « 24 Jul 2009, 01:14
Replies: 19
by Cookster » 13 Jul 2009, 09:17
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Hi Everyone

This is my first post, just bought a 84 T25 1.9 petrol/watercooled runs fine tickover a bit high tried to turn the idle down seems to...
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Last post by CovKid
24 Jul 2009, 01:14
Oil mis-understanding

Last post by CovKid « 23 Jul 2009, 23:10
Replies: 12
by albertramsbottom » 22 Jul 2009, 10:11

Before you say search the forums or check the Wiki - I have!

There seesm to be a big argument as to what oil one should put in to an Aircooled...

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Last post by CovKid
23 Jul 2009, 23:10
Part name and number needed please

Last post by happy camper « 23 Jul 2009, 21:33
Replies: 3
by happy camper » 23 Jul 2009, 21:06

Hi Guys, i was coming out of town today and whilst changing up from 2nd to third my gearstick went all floppy and the van was stuck in 2nd couldn't...

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Last post by happy camper
23 Jul 2009, 21:33
Not starting when hot

Last post by Simon Baxter « 23 Jul 2009, 21:05
Replies: 8
by MANNLICHER » 23 Jul 2009, 08:37

I have installed a 1.9 AAz engine in my camper and the garage who I bought it off fitted a new timing belt.
However I have a problem that I dont seem...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
23 Jul 2009, 21:05
brake problem

Last post by kevtherev « 23 Jul 2009, 20:52
Replies: 10
by cyphrsbird » 23 Jul 2009, 13:35

on the way back from Wales last weekend I realised :oops: that I had been drivng with the handbrake on (ok, its easy done :oops: :oops: ), rectified...

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Last post by kevtherev
23 Jul 2009, 20:52
dj 2.1 poss ecu falt? help!

Last post by Simon Baxter « 23 Jul 2009, 20:16
Replies: 2
by rgeneration » 23 Jul 2009, 18:27

hi all, got a problem i want to share with you all that has grounded my mates 2.1 water boxer. prod is once engine is up to temp and hot and then...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
23 Jul 2009, 20:16
water hose early 1.9 dg water cooled

Last post by rgeneration « 23 Jul 2009, 19:42
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by scootersjamie » 13 Jul 2009, 19:27

ok,on the way to camper jam ,one of my hoses split it comes from the top of the engine to carb manifold ,the bit that fits to the engine is a thin...

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Last post by rgeneration
23 Jul 2009, 19:42
wierd spluttery stalling when the clutch is down

Last post by tonytech « 23 Jul 2009, 17:22
Replies: 1
by sallyp » 23 Jul 2009, 17:07

When i'm slowing down and going into second or first gear I'm stalling in a very spluttery way evwn though i have my foot hard down on the clutch....

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Last post by tonytech
23 Jul 2009, 17:22
T25 2L Aircooled - carburettor problems

Last post by PhilBenton « 23 Jul 2009, 13:09
Replies: 3
by PhilBenton » 22 Jul 2009, 22:03

My T25 is losing power and smells as though it's running rich. When it's hot it won't tick over. Took off the engine cover to find a few things I...

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Last post by PhilBenton
23 Jul 2009, 13:09
petrol pipe

Last post by johnnyvespa « 23 Jul 2009, 11:46
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by johnnyvespa » 23 Jul 2009, 10:03

:?: i want to replace my petrol rubber bits of petrol pipe under drivers seat . i can get to the front bits
but i am not sure about were it gose on...

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Last post by johnnyvespa
23 Jul 2009, 11:46
Engine will not rev

Last post by ermie571 « 23 Jul 2009, 07:02
Replies: 14
by Rennie » 19 Jul 2009, 14:27

can some body advise what is wrong with my 2.0l ,air cooled 1981 T25.
I can start the engine but it will not Rev, we suspected fuel stavation , so i...

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Last post by ermie571
23 Jul 2009, 07:02
Whining sound after startup...

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Jul 2009, 20:28
Replies: 8
by Vianda » 19 Jul 2009, 17:47

My 1990 Petrol T25 1.9 Automatic has started to develop an unusual whining sound just after starting her up. It sounds rather like something...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Jul 2009, 20:28
Engine experts.........New piston rings or They'll be fine?

Last post by happy camper « 22 Jul 2009, 17:54
Replies: 7
by KarlT » 21 Jul 2009, 21:18

Hi, While my 2.1 DJ is in bits all over the place, thought I'd check the old piston rings end gap.
Bentley says they can be up to 0.9mm, Haynes says...

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Last post by happy camper
22 Jul 2009, 17:54
T25 engine bay insulation ??

Last post by Smroot « 22 Jul 2009, 17:16
Replies: 9
by Twodogs » 04 Jul 2009, 17:49

I have just removed the under engine cover from my 1984 T25, given it a damn good clean and am looking to repaint it and refit.
I may need to replace...

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Last post by Smroot
22 Jul 2009, 17:16
Exhaust SS or Original

Last post by wasserleaker « 22 Jul 2009, 16:43
Replies: 4
by gasman » 21 Jul 2009, 12:21

I've got a T25 1984 petrol, earlier watercooled model with the older Aircooled 2l exhaust system.
With the whole exhaust system requiring...

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Last post by wasserleaker
22 Jul 2009, 16:43
Engine block & spark plug problems

Last post by Red Westie « 22 Jul 2009, 15:39
Replies: 5
by Rafa77 » 19 Jul 2009, 10:36

Hi, i would appreciate any advice available on a new problem with my 1981 2.0 litre Aircooled van,

The threads in the block are shot on number 2...

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Last post by Red Westie
22 Jul 2009, 15:39
Squeaking from the back end..

Last post by Red Westie « 22 Jul 2009, 14:57
Replies: 2
by Ben C » 22 Jul 2009, 12:38

Afternoon all,

Myself and my girlfriend have just bought a 1983 1.9DG viking conversion about a week ago.
We've had it checked over at Brickwerks...

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Last post by Red Westie
22 Jul 2009, 14:57
diesel injector cleaning

Last post by T'Onion « 22 Jul 2009, 14:57
Replies: 5
by T'Onion » 21 Jul 2009, 21:23

Ok I need to sort out the sooty van , noticed it putting out black smoke again on the big hills yesterday , I've been meaning to remove,strip and...

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Last post by T'Onion
22 Jul 2009, 14:57
So what does that do?

Last post by CovKid « 22 Jul 2009, 14:37
Replies: 5
by evilgoat » 22 Jul 2009, 13:46

Was looking under my 1.9DG 1990 the other day and noticed that there is 2 funny flexihoses that runs from the exhaust elbow on the front off side of...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Jul 2009, 14:37
cambelt

Last post by pieman1 « 22 Jul 2009, 13:24
Replies: 2
by pieman1 » 22 Jul 2009, 10:22

hi can any one out there give me the aprox cost for Supply&fitting a cambelt on f reg 1.9D. T25 just got the van its done bout 50,000 on the one...

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Last post by pieman1
22 Jul 2009, 13:24
clutch (hopefully fixed for good)

Last post by weldore « 22 Jul 2009, 12:34
Replies: 21
by weldore » 19 Jul 2009, 06:43
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the van has always had about 1 lift before the clutch starts to come in but just recently it has been right at the bottom as soon as you take it off...
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Last post by weldore
22 Jul 2009, 12:34
2nd gear not engaging

Last post by windysurfer « 22 Jul 2009, 11:00
Replies: 1
by jexps24 » 22 Jul 2009, 10:27

I own a 1987 t25, dg engine. I am completely unable to engage 2nd gear. The problem has got steadily worse over time. Do you recommend i buy a brand...

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Last post by windysurfer
22 Jul 2009, 11:00
1.9 watercooled - clanking!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 22 Jul 2009, 10:18
Replies: 5
by TonyS99 » 20 Jul 2009, 10:42

I've had my 1989 Komet for about a year. I bought it with 105,000 on the clock and have added about another 5,000. The 1.9 petrol engine has always...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
22 Jul 2009, 10:18
brake disc backing plates

Last post by bigherb « 22 Jul 2009, 08:51
Replies: 2
by holeydub on 4wheels » 21 Jul 2009, 23:36

noticed how bad my backing plates were today and am need of a set as i think it'll fail its mot without them... anyway ive seen that the brickwerks...

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Last post by bigherb
22 Jul 2009, 08:51
Transmission code Location

Last post by T3TE « 22 Jul 2009, 06:05
Replies: 3
by T3TE » 21 Jul 2009, 16:48

Hey guys..

I was looking for tranny code of my van. I bought it a few days back.

I have the following things written on the tranny.

DH. 20020X...

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Last post by T3TE
22 Jul 2009, 06:05
VW Gear box

Last post by ermie571 « 21 Jul 2009, 20:58
Replies: 5
by badger01 » 21 Jul 2009, 19:14

Help , i have an 85 2ltre . When coming home from Devon tried to change out of 4th to find it jammed solid!! managed to get it into 3 rd 2nd and...

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Last post by ermie571
21 Jul 2009, 20:58
Distributor for 2.0 Aircooled?

Last post by T25rc « 21 Jul 2009, 19:57
Replies: 10
by morzov » 16 Jul 2009, 20:07

My 1982 Devon 2.0 Aircooled CU has got a replacement distributor fitted - think its a Bosch 009 with points and condenser.

Trying to get hold of...

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Last post by T25rc
21 Jul 2009, 19:57
mot emission fail

Last post by fullsunian « 21 Jul 2009, 19:50
Replies: 9
by mp soulman » 21 Jul 2009, 12:36

took t25 1.9 dg watercooled for mot and failed on hydrocarbons. should be under 1200ppm mine was 1800ppm. i have tried altering mixture on carb but...

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Last post by fullsunian
21 Jul 2009, 19:50
squeeling noise when turning left

Last post by mart 475 « 21 Jul 2009, 17:08
Replies: 2
by mart 475 » 21 Jul 2009, 15:50

hi i drive a 2.1 petrol club joker and last week i couldnt fail to notice the loud squeeling noise when i turned left.its a bit longwinded this one...

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Last post by mart 475
21 Jul 2009, 17:08
Coil Problem?

Last post by jason k « 21 Jul 2009, 17:05
Replies: 4
by gsmoke » 21 Jul 2009, 13:25

2.0 a/c
This problem all started with backfiring when slowing down, this got worse with intermittant loss of power. When it starts its undrivable,...

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Last post by jason k
21 Jul 2009, 17:05
Spark plugs code for 2.1 petrol

Last post by chano « 21 Jul 2009, 15:02
Replies: 6
by chano » 21 Jul 2009, 09:53

I'm trying to buy new spark plugs here on Gran Canaria using the code in the Haynes manual (WR 7 LT+ ). I'm not having a lot of success. Is there...

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Last post by chano
21 Jul 2009, 15:02
Gearstick collar broken - help!

Last post by megavolt « 21 Jul 2009, 12:49
Replies: 5
by megavolt » 20 Jul 2009, 22:26

Hi,

Does anyone know where I can get a replacement for the small metal collar (what is that collar called)that is welded onto the gearstick under...

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Last post by megavolt
21 Jul 2009, 12:49
No first or reverse gears

Last post by deegee19 « 21 Jul 2009, 12:13
Replies: 10
by deegee19 » 17 Jul 2009, 14:13

First off,apologies if this topic has been covered elsewhere,I have trawled the wiki and search modes for half an hour and can't see my exact...

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Last post by deegee19
21 Jul 2009, 12:13
Engine experts.........New head or no biggy?

Last post by mrhutch « 21 Jul 2009, 11:31
Replies: 10
by KarlT » 17 Jul 2009, 19:11

Hi Chaps.

2.1 heads. Do I need new one or she'll be right, mate ?

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Last post by mrhutch
21 Jul 2009, 11:31
washer jet removal Help

Last post by Fritz « 20 Jul 2009, 22:20
Replies: 1
by MOOBY77 » 20 Jul 2009, 18:51

Help

Just removed off side washer jet because it is blocked solid, snap it went and the pipe fell back in to the body through the hole.......

Any...

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Last post by Fritz
20 Jul 2009, 22:20
Help!! Split hose

Last post by pocolow « 20 Jul 2009, 21:00
Replies: 2
by pocolow » 19 Jul 2009, 16:49

Help the coolant hose that runs to the sandwich oil cooler/warmer on my 1990 1.6td camper just split. Lost 90% of coolant but thankfuly spoted it...

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Last post by pocolow
20 Jul 2009, 21:00
Oil filter

Last post by Red Westie « 20 Jul 2009, 20:03
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by albertramsbottom » 20 Jul 2009, 12:57

This is related to my other woes but I was wondering if an old oil filter could get blocked and reduce the flow of oil?

Cheers :?

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Last post by Red Westie
20 Jul 2009, 20:03
Engine won't turn off??

Last post by sharpmz « 20 Jul 2009, 18:45
Replies: 10
by sharpmz » 19 Jul 2009, 20:19

Hi All,

My 1.9 watercooled '85 won't shut off?

I'm hoping this will be a simple fix but not so sure?? Ignition starts engine no probs but when i...

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Last post by sharpmz
20 Jul 2009, 18:45
dellortos

Last post by jason k « 20 Jul 2009, 17:26
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by umgum » 20 Jul 2009, 16:44

i have bought some dellortos with linkage and manifolds
now the problem is the linkage and manifolds are for a type1 not type4
can anyone suggest...

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Last post by jason k
20 Jul 2009, 17:26
oil change

Last post by albertramsbottom « 20 Jul 2009, 13:44
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by albertramsbottom » 19 Jul 2009, 10:14

What do I need to order for an oil change on my 2ltr Aircooled wedge?

Does it have an oil straner? just a standard filter?

My list is currently:...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
20 Jul 2009, 13:44
Diesel

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 20 Jul 2009, 01:45
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by simoncummins » 19 Jul 2009, 21:00

Can anyone tell me if diesel goes off over time as i've about 50 lts i have had in drums for a few years and am wondering if it is ok to use. Thanks...

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20 Jul 2009, 01:45

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