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MOT - Steering and Suspension advice (pics)

Last post by bmouthboyo « 24 May 2009, 12:25
Replies: 10
by bmouthboyo » 23 May 2009, 16:18

Hi everyone,

I recently purchased a T25 (1983) camper with no MOT. It had been sitting idle for 5 years apparently without MOT, Engine works ok...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
24 May 2009, 12:25
which 2.1ltr DJ engine rebuild for T25 VW syncro?

Last post by jason k « 24 May 2009, 11:05
Replies: 3
by syncro4us » 24 May 2009, 06:52

I am looking for either a low mileage 2.1ltr DJ engine or getting a recon unit for our 1986 Syncro which has LPG conversion.

Besides trying to get...

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Last post by jason k
24 May 2009, 11:05
Rebuilding

Last post by jason k « 24 May 2009, 10:58
Replies: 7
by cr9ig » 22 May 2009, 21:34

Hi guys, I've just recently picked up an 81 2 litre Aircooled Devon Moonraker hightop, basicially the camper has been stripped down to a rolling...

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Last post by jason k
24 May 2009, 10:58
re-connecting starter motor solenoid lead on 2.1 syncro

Last post by Aidan « 24 May 2009, 07:46
Replies: 1
by syncro4us » 24 May 2009, 07:01

Me again!

The solenoid feed lead has come off the starter motor and I tried putting it back on but cant get my hand up and round to do it. Any one...

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Last post by Aidan
24 May 2009, 07:46
Mixing G10 Blue coolant with G12+

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 May 2009, 21:42
Replies: 6
by hotham27 » 21 May 2009, 22:15

Hi. I have three issues here which hopefully someone can help with:
--Does G10 coolant exist?
--Is it OK to mix G10 coolant with G12+ ?
--Why is my...

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Last post by toomanytoys
23 May 2009, 21:42
sump plug rounded off

Last post by tonymolloy « 23 May 2009, 19:15
Replies: 5
by tonymolloy » 22 May 2009, 17:47

i just went to change my oil and the sump plug is rounded,any suggestions?

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Last post by tonymolloy
23 May 2009, 19:15
Rocker Box Cover (again... sorry!)

Last post by shortbloke « 23 May 2009, 15:39
Replies: 9
by shortbloke » 15 May 2009, 09:31

Hi all

Firstly, can I say what a brilliant site this is packed with a load of very useful information and from i've seen so far very friendly like...

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Last post by shortbloke
23 May 2009, 15:39
oil type for diesel

Last post by Red Westie « 22 May 2009, 20:42
Replies: 5
by alexm77 » 22 May 2009, 18:41

Not sure why i can't find a simple answer for this, but what type of oil should i be sticking in my 1y 1.9 diesel na engine?

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Last post by Red Westie
22 May 2009, 20:42
Will it fit!?

Last post by willard « 22 May 2009, 19:09
Replies: 3
by willard » 21 May 2009, 20:44

Another exhaust question...Looking at getting a new silensor and tail pipe for by van as cheap as possible, and lokoing at the JK ones would the...

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Last post by willard
22 May 2009, 19:09
jx head

Last post by peasant « 22 May 2009, 18:35
Replies: 5
by macalfie » 22 May 2009, 08:21

Hi all got a knackered head on my jx engine anyone know were to get a reconed one from cheers mac.

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Last post by peasant
22 May 2009, 18:35
Diesel Turbo

Last post by Hoss « 22 May 2009, 18:04
Replies: 2
by Hoss » 17 May 2009, 20:33

Hello all,

Could anyone tell where I can get a new / reconditioned Turbo for my truck please? I have just had my engine (JX) overhauled and was told...

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Last post by Hoss
22 May 2009, 18:04
NEED URGENT INFO >>> Got it now = thanks

Last post by phredd « 22 May 2009, 17:38
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by phredd » 22 May 2009, 17:27

Can somebody please tell me which is the C Post ???

I need this infor like now .............. PLEASE>

Phredd

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Last post by phredd
22 May 2009, 17:38
Need new fuel pump

Last post by AngeloEvs « 22 May 2009, 15:19
Replies: 1
by Davy MacLean » 22 May 2009, 11:42

Well the W/E is now in ruins fuel pump has died and GSF dont have any in

Need one for a 2ltr A/C been advised by GSF that most are now fitting an...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
22 May 2009, 15:19
Starter problem - what wires go where? (2.0 a/c)

Last post by VWCamperfan « 21 May 2009, 20:01
Replies: 9
by T25rc » 16 May 2009, 13:54

I acidentally tried to start the van in gear, which made it jump forward. When i tried to restart it wouldn't go... Just a clicking of the solenoid,...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
21 May 2009, 20:01
Coolant leak

Last post by aec « 21 May 2009, 15:14
Replies: 5
by little.legs » 20 May 2009, 19:23

:cry: Well I took my van for its MOT today and it passed. Woo hoo.

However, after the test the tester turned the engine off and water could be seen...

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Last post by aec
21 May 2009, 15:14
Quick clutch question

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 21 May 2009, 11:19
Replies: 9
by andisnewsyncro » 20 May 2009, 11:29

My clutch just went suddenly with no hints anything was amiss, no slipping or difficulty engaging gears etc. 2.1 WBX Syncro in case it makes a...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
21 May 2009, 11:19
coolant drain plug?

Last post by xpress « 20 May 2009, 21:56
Replies: 3
by xpress » 20 May 2009, 20:52

i want to drain the water and refill with new coolant and water mix.

is it a good idea to use the coolant drain plug or avoid it due to it maybe...

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Last post by xpress
20 May 2009, 21:56
feckin awful starting!!!!!

Last post by mcginn « 20 May 2009, 21:43
Replies: 4
by mcginn » 20 May 2009, 15:16

hi people,
had a swatch thru the wiki but can't find an answer,so thought i'd just brazenly ask :)
1988 caravelle,1.6d,runs fine but absolute murder...

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Last post by mcginn
20 May 2009, 21:43
Maintenance help for Dummies (video's)

Last post by amoore77uk « 20 May 2009, 21:27
Replies: 4
by amoore77uk » 17 May 2009, 11:00

Having the mechanical knowledge of a brick and the suddenly realisation that I have a high maintenance T25 - I am really keen to learn as much...

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Last post by amoore77uk
20 May 2009, 21:27
BRAKES

Last post by R0B « 20 May 2009, 14:11
Replies: 1
by scootersjamie » 20 May 2009, 13:38

front l/h caliper semi seized,i have removed caliper ,did try and unseize in place but dust covers rotten,got it moving but not releasing brakes ,so...

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Last post by R0B
20 May 2009, 14:11
Reluctant to start when hot

Last post by SYNCRO « 20 May 2009, 10:11
Replies: 15
by SYNCRO » 13 May 2009, 23:48
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2
Year of manufacture: 1990
Engine size: 1900
Engine code if applicable: DG
right hand drive
transmission type: manual
Fuel type: petrol

I've found...
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Last post by SYNCRO
20 May 2009, 10:11
Thermostat location? Still Looking!!!

Last post by ojsmith « 20 May 2009, 10:10
Replies: 16
by meggles » 17 May 2009, 14:01
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2
Dear VW,
OK, you've had your fun. Now please tell me where you hid the thermostat. :? It's a 1.6 diesel from a 1986 van.
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Last post by ojsmith
20 May 2009, 10:10
possible head gasket failure

Last post by Ian Hulley « 20 May 2009, 08:53
Replies: 7
by jaylo264 » 17 May 2009, 20:30

Nowt in wiki on this , and wonder if anyone can tell me , if the cooling system gets a bit pressurised by failure of head gasket/water seal, do the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
20 May 2009, 08:53
Crank oil seal

Last post by conrad « 20 May 2009, 00:10
Replies: 13
by helga592 » 19 May 2009, 08:40

Hi 1.9 watercooled running on lpg
I had the ckank oil seal replased (behind the flywheel). Its just come back from the garage thrid time the guy has...

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Last post by conrad
20 May 2009, 00:10
Is this excessive oil use - please help!

Last post by ghost123uk « 19 May 2009, 22:06
Replies: 21
by snowythebudgie » 11 May 2009, 05:50
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2
Hi All,

I'm hopefully days from being a virgin T3 owner after I've finally find a 1983 1.9 petrol T3 that I like and feels nice to drive! I honestly...
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Last post by ghost123uk
19 May 2009, 22:06
2.0 engine rebuild

Last post by jason k « 19 May 2009, 20:21
Replies: 5
by umgum » 18 May 2009, 17:37

do i have to stay with the hydrolic lifters or can i put standard ones in

also if i can put either in which is best

thanks ken

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Last post by jason k
19 May 2009, 20:21
Turbo return pipe

Last post by pocolow « 19 May 2009, 10:13
Replies: 2
by pocolow » 19 May 2009, 09:53

Does any one know where I can get an oil return pipe that goes from the turbo to the sump on a 1990 1.6 td JX engine as mine is seeping oil and it is...

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Last post by pocolow
19 May 2009, 10:13
Diesel engine number location

Last post by pocolow « 19 May 2009, 08:52
Replies: 7
by pocolow » 18 May 2009, 20:55

Ok this is embarrassing. I have a1990 1.6 td diesel camper, which I know has had a replacement engine and I want to make sure all the DVLA details...

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Last post by pocolow
19 May 2009, 08:52
VAcum unit on jx diesel

Last post by orangescotty « 18 May 2009, 20:34
Replies: 5
by orangescotty » 13 May 2009, 10:51

I have a vacum unit on my pump.....it seems to be leaking oil.....the small pipe is attached from the in let manifold
but there is another small pipe...

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Last post by orangescotty
18 May 2009, 20:34
1.6 four speed gearbox

Last post by awilli58 « 18 May 2009, 20:10
Replies: 2
by awilli58 » 18 May 2009, 19:04

Hello, I have a 1.6 four speed gearbox (1.6 NA diesel engine), it jumps out of 2nd have to physically hold in, also can't find 3rd from 4th and 1st...

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Last post by awilli58
18 May 2009, 20:10
My van is guttless

Last post by Rozzo « 18 May 2009, 19:35
Replies: 12
by jojorose » 06 May 2009, 19:50

My van is driving like a sack of old spuds. It used to be quite poky, now its struggling up hills etc.

Had a tow back from Bristol to Sheffield...

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Last post by Rozzo
18 May 2009, 19:35
Erratic idle DG engine

Last post by jimmyt « 18 May 2009, 19:30
Replies: 4
by jimmyt » 16 May 2009, 18:26

Hi all,

I have an 86 Holdsworth camper with a DG engine. It sat on my drive for several months without being run but was working fine when I bought...

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Last post by jimmyt
18 May 2009, 19:30
van trying to cut out

Last post by ermie571 « 18 May 2009, 05:42
Replies: 5
by tonymolloy » 17 May 2009, 18:46

coming back from alltypes today doing about 70mph and the van was trying to cut out,pull in a few times check all connections in engine bay but found...

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Last post by ermie571
18 May 2009, 05:42
Gearbox Oil

Last post by bigherb « 17 May 2009, 23:08
Replies: 3
by Tug » 16 May 2009, 16:45

Hi All,

Just a Quick question. Which Viscosity of Transmission fluid should be used. I know it says 8Ow in the wiki or 75-90w....but which is...

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Last post by bigherb
17 May 2009, 23:08
juddering a bit - what could it be?

Last post by pmulcahy « 17 May 2009, 20:31
Replies: 15
by RachelDaisy » 13 Aug 2008, 17:17
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2
Air cooled 2L flat 4 (in water cooled van - don't ask! :evil: )
Serviced and oil changed in June - went to Cornwall and back in July (no problems),...
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Last post by pmulcahy
17 May 2009, 20:31
Camshaft for CU Engine

Last post by brian17n « 17 May 2009, 18:12
Replies: 3
by brian17n » 17 May 2009, 07:32

Hi,
Does anybody know where I can get a camshaft for a 1981 Aircooled, CU 2 litre with hydraulic tappets.
I have one on back order at VW Heritage but...

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Last post by brian17n
17 May 2009, 18:12
Delay in firing when turning ignition

Last post by ju « 17 May 2009, 15:15
Replies: 5
by ju » 16 May 2009, 16:35

Hi, any help please. I have an Aircooled 2l van which has recently started having a problemwhen starting. When you turn the key there is a delay...

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Last post by ju
17 May 2009, 15:15
Aircooled tinware screws.. what thread?

Last post by CovKid « 17 May 2009, 14:36
Replies: 1
by wasserleaker » 17 May 2009, 12:43

Wondered if anyone knows what thread size the short crosshead screws are, that are used to hold the tin-ware together on a 2.o a/c engine?? they look...

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Last post by CovKid
17 May 2009, 14:36
1.6d loss of power & smoke!

Last post by Hoss « 17 May 2009, 12:32
Replies: 9
by browner » 06 Apr 2009, 10:33

Pulling my hair out - Owned my 25 for about 5 years with no major problems. In October last year while on me hols it started to lose power and kick...

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Last post by Hoss
17 May 2009, 12:32
Decoupler

Last post by Aidan « 17 May 2009, 07:49
Replies: 1
by kezboosnez » 16 May 2009, 23:00

Where and how do i get one of these and fit it. It's for the wifes caravelle, just to make life a little easier for her and the VC, as it'll mostly...

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Last post by Aidan
17 May 2009, 07:49
Changing 1600 ct engine

Last post by stealbikes « 17 May 2009, 07:39
Replies: 4
by stealbikes » 16 May 2009, 16:49

hello,

ive just changed over my old ct engine, for another one out of a friends shed.
everything has gone alright, apart from i have just realised...

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Last post by stealbikes
17 May 2009, 07:39
CO

Last post by Simon Baxter « 16 May 2009, 19:52
Replies: 3
by fullsunian » 15 May 2009, 12:18

Just trying to set the CO up at work and was wondering what most of you set yours to...1.5?? 2.0 litre air cooled by the way :oops:

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Last post by Simon Baxter
16 May 2009, 19:52
t25 1.6 ct carb

Last post by Therunner « 16 May 2009, 19:24
Replies: 2
by stephen t25 » 16 May 2009, 16:35

Hi all i'm after a solex second hand or new 1.6 petrol 1982 t25 ct carb but am struggling to get one any ideas ?
Or an alternative carb that will fit...

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Last post by Therunner
16 May 2009, 19:24
16td JX Diesel pump throttle arm ,drip drip!!

Last post by winston wolf « 16 May 2009, 18:01
Replies: 3
by winston wolf » 10 May 2009, 12:02

I have serched the forum after noticing a very small diesel leak coming from the throttle arm on the pump housing.

I found one post relating to this...

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Last post by winston wolf
16 May 2009, 18:01
Brake Fluid Resevoir?

Last post by mwheatley « 16 May 2009, 15:36
Replies: 2
by mwheatley » 16 May 2009, 14:16

Hi All,

At the risk of sounding stupid I'm going to ask the following question:

Where on my 1990 LHD Transporter Westy would I find the brake fluid...

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Last post by mwheatley
16 May 2009, 15:36
piston barrel shims

Last post by Aidan « 16 May 2009, 05:45
Replies: 1
by steve7 » 14 May 2009, 20:23

can any one please tell me were i can get piston barrel shims
for a 2000cc air cooled code cu. im also in need of a top engine bolt the ones that go...

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Last post by Aidan
16 May 2009, 05:45
Query - Possible Carb Problem

Last post by Fritz « 15 May 2009, 22:02
Replies: 1
by baxterstrikesback » 15 May 2009, 21:08

1st Post!

My 1983 1.9 waterboxer has been driving very erratically lately esp at low revs and when in traffic / slow speed it is almost impossible...

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Last post by Fritz
15 May 2009, 22:02
1987 1.6 td water pump pulley

Last post by paddy1960 « 15 May 2009, 21:53
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by paddy1960 » 26 Apr 2009, 21:09

Hi - apologies I'm on a roll with questions
the water pump v belt slips and squeals on start up. I have tried to adjust it be removing the shims but...

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Last post by paddy1960
15 May 2009, 21:53
oil pressure relief valve spring

Last post by jake1953 « 15 May 2009, 11:17
Replies: 3
by jake1953 » 14 May 2009, 09:53

Does anyone know where I will get an oil pressure relief valve spring for a 1.9 gg engine? Obsolete part apparently.
VW garage can't help. My oil...

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Last post by jake1953
15 May 2009, 11:17
Exhaust..is it the right one?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 14 May 2009, 23:12
Replies: 9
by willard » 12 May 2009, 19:33

Hi, I have a 1.9DG water cooled F reg camper hightop (89?) which has dropped it's tail pipe on the road thanks to a rusty silenser. Having looked...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
14 May 2009, 23:12

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