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Fitting EMPI/Brosal carbs to 2L Aircooled T25

Last post by gsmoke « 12 Jul 2009, 10:46
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by vangough » 11 Jul 2009, 20:21

Hi Folks,

I have just fitted the above carbs (with chokes) to my 1982 T25. I am posting this for two reasons ~ one is, I need some advice and the...

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Last post by gsmoke
12 Jul 2009, 10:46
Head gasket blown, engine is toast, now wearing in a Vege

Last post by Llamapup « 12 Jul 2009, 08:55
Replies: 23
by Llamapup » 18 Jun 2009, 16:40
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Hello

I was driving down the M1 and my battery light came on just south of Watford Gap. One mile later, I lost power and pulled over on to hard...
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Last post by Llamapup
12 Jul 2009, 08:55
Silencer question

Last post by Brooky « 11 Jul 2009, 21:25
Replies: 2
by CovKid » 10 Jul 2009, 22:32

Mines and 84 petrol (1.9 watercooled) but has similar mountings to the 1.7-2.0 Aircooled versions. Are these silencers in fact the same?

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Last post by Brooky
11 Jul 2009, 21:25
Oil in Air filter box

Last post by ding-dang-dhu « 11 Jul 2009, 20:47
Replies: 5
by ding-dang-dhu » 11 Jul 2009, 11:19

Just getting all the little jobs sorted before we head back to Europe for our holidays, on Wednesday.

After reading Tony's thread about the Air...

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Last post by ding-dang-dhu
11 Jul 2009, 20:47
Replacing handbrake mechanism

Last post by cindy66 « 11 Jul 2009, 11:06
Replies: 6
by Rincewind » 16 Jun 2009, 15:48

i'm going to look at a van this weekend that needs the hand brake lever and mechanism replacing before its next MOT

can't say how bad it is, so how...

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Last post by cindy66
11 Jul 2009, 11:06
Loss of power and backfiring help?

Last post by chickensandkids « 11 Jul 2009, 10:54
Replies: 2
by chickensandkids » 11 Jul 2009, 08:06

Have a 1.9 watercooled 1985.
Recently had new Weber carb. Been running lovely, but return of old problem.
After running for say, half an hour (to...

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Last post by chickensandkids
11 Jul 2009, 10:54
Changing from 5 speed to 4 speed gearbox

Last post by Aidan « 11 Jul 2009, 10:05
Replies: 3
by KarlT » 10 Jul 2009, 09:06

Hi, Is there any need/differences in the front end/gear-selection? Is there any need to change bushes/gates/ anything there?

Cheers

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Last post by Aidan
11 Jul 2009, 10:05
funny clunking noise

Last post by Fritz « 10 Jul 2009, 21:25
Replies: 1
by stevo1980 » 10 Jul 2009, 09:59

Hi. Getting a knocking noise when i reverse with full lock, seems to be comin from the front end, fine in a straight line and fine on full lock going...

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Last post by Fritz
10 Jul 2009, 21:25
Help with Emissions / part

Last post by toomanytoys « 10 Jul 2009, 20:26
Replies: 1
by mikec » 10 Jul 2009, 19:08

Hi

Got recon engine from Elite, 1.9WB, Pierburg Carb. Still running in. Obviously this is running my old carb, which was definately running rich...

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Last post by toomanytoys
10 Jul 2009, 20:26
Summat's not right?

Last post by jaylo264 « 10 Jul 2009, 18:48
Replies: 19
by Nicola&Tony » 09 Jul 2009, 20:24
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Van has been running nicely for a while (runs on lpg 99% of the time), but that's changed over the last week. Nothing major (at the moment) but it...
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Last post by jaylo264
10 Jul 2009, 18:48
Shaking steering wheel

Last post by happy camper « 10 Jul 2009, 17:58
Replies: 4
by pollycamper » 10 Jul 2009, 12:47

My steering wheel has started to shake, in fact it is more like a clock ticking and shakes from side to side. It doesn't do it until I start to move....

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Last post by happy camper
10 Jul 2009, 17:58
desperately seeking a set of coolant hoses, please see pic

Last post by billy739 « 10 Jul 2009, 17:18
Replies: 4
by JamesT25 » 10 Jul 2009, 15:19

Hello all,

sorry to keep asking questions but i am nearing the end of the road so to speak with my bus now

am in desperate need of the following...

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Last post by billy739
10 Jul 2009, 17:18
setting/cheaking the timing on a MV

Last post by Aidan « 10 Jul 2009, 13:38
Replies: 6
by axeman » 08 Jul 2009, 21:07

hi there can any one help me with the timing on an 2.1 MV. by that i mean explain it in simple terms i have ahd a look on the wikky but only sceam to...

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Last post by Aidan
10 Jul 2009, 13:38
Handbrake question

Last post by billy739 « 10 Jul 2009, 08:00
Replies: 4
by Baltipie » 09 Jul 2009, 09:45

Hi all, I'm having to replace the Handbrake assembly on my Westy. Is there be any difference from LHD and RHD handbrakes set ups?

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Last post by billy739
10 Jul 2009, 08:00
TD AAZ oil feed pipe problems

Last post by ringo « 10 Jul 2009, 07:38
Replies: 2
by devoncamperman » 09 Jul 2009, 15:13

I have just converted my 1.6 td to 1.9 AAZ using the kkk turbo and JX exhaust manifold but i have managed to crack the oil feed line to the turbo by...

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Last post by ringo
10 Jul 2009, 07:38
Continental adaptor

Last post by T'Onion « 10 Jul 2009, 07:34
Replies: 2
by behai » 09 Jul 2009, 08:51

Can anyone help, I have a westfalia camper van imported from Germany, the adaptor to rig up to the electric obviously is continental, how do i go...

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Last post by T'Onion
10 Jul 2009, 07:34
Rocker Cover Moves when Engine On

Last post by west E « 10 Jul 2009, 06:04
Replies: 5
by west E » 08 Jul 2009, 20:05

I've just fitted new gaskets for the rocker covers on my 2ltr Aircooled. The o/s is fine no probs. The n/s one moves about when i start the engine....

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Last post by west E
10 Jul 2009, 06:04
Gearbox code

Last post by purpletony « 09 Jul 2009, 21:31
Replies: 2
by purpletony » 09 Jul 2009, 21:08

can anybody tell me where to find the code number on the gear box

cheers Tony

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Last post by purpletony
09 Jul 2009, 21:31
clunking on right bends ,? rhs ?

Last post by jaylo264 « 09 Jul 2009, 18:28
Replies: 6
by jaylo264 » 07 Jul 2009, 19:11

Rear wheel/cvj/bearing/brakes or something ! is clunking on a right hand bend esp roundabouts , should we move to france or could anyone help ?...

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Last post by jaylo264
09 Jul 2009, 18:28
clunking noise n/s front

Last post by Ian Hulley « 09 Jul 2009, 14:17
Replies: 12
by Rincewind » 09 Jul 2009, 11:36

the van has a n/s front clunking noise when driving in a straight line

this reduces when the van corners either way, to no noise at all

that corner...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
09 Jul 2009, 14:17
RUNS BUT WNT IDLE

Last post by baddad « 09 Jul 2009, 14:02
Replies: 3
by baddad » 08 Jul 2009, 14:00

just put my 19 watercooled bak in my bus at 1st wen it startd it run at 2100 revs an wouldnt cum down i thought the wiring was wrong and tried it a...

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Last post by baddad
09 Jul 2009, 14:02
Coolant Pipe Required

Last post by Cruz « 09 Jul 2009, 13:33
Replies: 4
by damesb » 09 Jul 2009, 12:34

Hi,

I'm trying to find a replacement coolant hose for one of mine which has split. This is for a 1985 petrol 1.9 Type 25.

The hose is about 45cm...

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Last post by Cruz
09 Jul 2009, 13:33
errattic idle

Last post by LUBO « 09 Jul 2009, 12:58
Replies: 4
by LUBO » 07 Jul 2009, 21:30

just bought a 2.0 Aircooled camper :D however the idle is all over the place and sometimes dies. is this a problem with the solex carbs?

kev

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Last post by LUBO
09 Jul 2009, 12:58
overheating problem...

Last post by ghost123uk « 09 Jul 2009, 09:55
Replies: 2
by jezebel » 08 Jul 2009, 19:43

Sorry for this rather vague post....but I know nothing about how my van works, and wondered if someone could shed some light on what this problem...

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Last post by ghost123uk
09 Jul 2009, 09:55
Early Fuel Filler Pipe

Last post by holeydub on 4wheels « 08 Jul 2009, 21:54
Replies: 2
by holeydub on 4wheels » 08 Jul 2009, 21:36

On a couple of the final jobs before the vans on the road, took the fuel filler pipe of yesterday and noticed its not in too great a shape...

It has...

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Last post by holeydub on 4wheels
08 Jul 2009, 21:54
overheating problem...

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Jul 2009, 21:11
Replies: 4
by jezebel » 08 Jul 2009, 19:47

Sorry for this rather vague post....but I know nothing about how my van works, and wondered if someone could shed some light on what this problem...

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Jul 2009, 21:11
speedo cable removal

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 Jul 2009, 21:06
Replies: 5
by sharpmz » 08 Jul 2009, 19:06

Hey all,

I'm slowly making progress on first stages of upper and lower ball joint replacement. I've removed the Knuckle and all going to plan but...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
08 Jul 2009, 21:06
Broken water jacket gasket

Last post by toomanytoys « 08 Jul 2009, 20:16
Replies: 7
by Inderlad » 08 Jul 2009, 15:56

At the end of last week I was told that the water pouring out of my engine was due to having a cracked water jacket gasket. This does not sound good...

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Last post by toomanytoys
08 Jul 2009, 20:16
DG exhaust problem.

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Jul 2009, 18:53
Replies: 10
by Brooky » 21 Jun 2009, 19:47

Hi everybody.
I've just bought one of these for my DG engined Caravelle. The eagle-eyed amongst you will notice that this is an air-cooled exhaust...

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Jul 2009, 18:53
Firing on Two Cylinders

Last post by gsmoke « 08 Jul 2009, 18:19
Replies: 8
by gsmoke » 08 Jul 2009, 13:02

2.0 a/c
Having a bit of a mare with this one.
The van is only firing on two cylinders at the moment. There is no spark at No1 and No. 2. Ive swapped...

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Last post by gsmoke
08 Jul 2009, 18:19
Gear Stick Adjustment

Last post by toomanytoys « 08 Jul 2009, 15:02
Replies: 3
by SeanW » 08 Jul 2009, 10:59

Hello,

The gear stick on my '89 1.7TD 5 Speed gear box is annoyingly close to the radio, so was wondering if it's possible to adjust the position of...

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Last post by toomanytoys
08 Jul 2009, 15:02
washer pump

Last post by DevonAid « 08 Jul 2009, 12:44
Replies: 10
by johnnyvespa » 06 Jul 2009, 10:58

:D washer pump packed up again . dose the pump come of the bottle and were can i get one :?: :ok

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Last post by DevonAid
08 Jul 2009, 12:44
Rad fan - Mine has two hose inlets

Last post by dickspanner « 08 Jul 2009, 10:43
Replies: 7
by dickspanner » 07 Jul 2009, 13:00

Putting this question on here as it may get lost in my modified thread.

I am currently having water works problems and when looking at my rad fan I...

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Last post by dickspanner
08 Jul 2009, 10:43
Are these two problems related?

Last post by Aidan « 07 Jul 2009, 09:24
Replies: 17
by Donald360 » 17 Apr 2009, 18:46
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A strange tale of two, possibly related, problems.

(problem 1)
Took the van up to the Western Isles for a week. While tootling around Lewis and...
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Last post by Aidan
07 Jul 2009, 09:24
Broke down going to Glastonbury ????

Last post by boardmonkey « 06 Jul 2009, 10:08
Replies: 14
by Rennie » 30 Jun 2009, 23:18

Just got back from great week at Glastonbury, but poor old Moby let us down 3 miles from the festival site.
We had no problems all the way there,...

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Last post by boardmonkey
06 Jul 2009, 10:08
Brand New Engine for T25 1990 1.9 petrol (not re-con)

Last post by albertramsbottom « 03 Jul 2009, 15:30
Replies: 9
by swillicott » 26 Jun 2009, 12:08

Hi,

I have had a massive failure of my engine which means a hefty £1000 billl to get it fixed. I am considering getting a new engine instead but...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
03 Jul 2009, 15:30
Oil & Filter

Last post by t3trooper « 03 Jul 2009, 09:55
Replies: 3
by NigelM » 02 Jul 2009, 08:50

I am planning on dropping the oil & changing the filter on my van as I recon the garage that did the head will have just put in whatever oil they had...

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Last post by t3trooper
03 Jul 2009, 09:55
1.6 diesel engine mounts?

Last post by kit « 02 Jul 2009, 23:29
Replies: 2
by kit » 02 Jul 2009, 18:21

JK have them at 70 quid ish GSF dont list them so anyone got any idea? Please :D :D

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Last post by kit
02 Jul 2009, 23:29
Sorry cross post - I now need a camshaft

Last post by jason k « 02 Jul 2009, 21:17
Replies: 9
by albertramsbottom » 02 Jul 2009, 11:13

removed sorry

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Last post by jason k
02 Jul 2009, 21:17
engine oil question

Last post by posler « 02 Jul 2009, 21:16
Replies: 4
by posler » 02 Jul 2009, 17:07

hi whats the best engine oil to use in a 1990 transporter 1.9 petrol i've noticed its getting abit low and the best place to get it? any help/advice...

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Last post by posler
02 Jul 2009, 21:16
Cooling system

Last post by Dubwana « 02 Jul 2009, 19:38
Replies: 3
by sezicoolcat » 01 Jul 2009, 20:57

Hi all,
Whilst at Apps Court, can some good kindly folk help me in testing my vans cooling system?
Not sure if anything wrong with it, but just would...

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Last post by Dubwana
02 Jul 2009, 19:38
Power steering fluid... does it ever need changing??

Last post by wasserleaker « 02 Jul 2009, 18:46
Replies: 9
by wasserleaker » 01 Jul 2009, 19:00

my van is 'blessed' with power steering...recently realised that the power steering fluid was very low in my van, as the resevoir looked to be at the...

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Last post by wasserleaker
02 Jul 2009, 18:46
Where do you get those plastic brake pipe clips?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 02 Jul 2009, 16:10
Replies: 3
by KarlT » 02 Jul 2009, 09:51

Last couple of days, I've been changing the flexie brake hoses on my syncro for lovely shiney stainless steel ones. This also means havong to change...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
02 Jul 2009, 16:10
radius arm fixings spec?

Last post by syncrosimon « 02 Jul 2009, 15:36
Replies: 5
by sharpmz » 02 Jul 2009, 11:01

I'm in the process of replacing the radius arm bushes and will need to replace the big nut at the front and the smaller 3 bolts that attach it to the...

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Last post by syncrosimon
02 Jul 2009, 15:36
What crackshaft have i got

Last post by toomanytoys « 02 Jul 2009, 13:29
Replies: 3
by albertramsbottom » 02 Jul 2009, 12:47

2 ltr CU Aircooled

Is it hydraulic tappets or manual ones

Cheers I really dont have a clue and I have 200 lines now to do from Rob for breaking the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
02 Jul 2009, 13:29
Hoses

Last post by Salty « 02 Jul 2009, 11:29
Replies: 9
by Salty » 30 Jun 2009, 15:29

I am desparately looking for a hose VAG.com no 22A. It's now obs but spannerboy and em were looking for me. If anyone can point me in the right...

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Last post by Salty
02 Jul 2009, 11:29
overheating?

Last post by xpress « 02 Jul 2009, 11:10
Replies: 6
by ojsmith » 16 Jun 2009, 11:07

WHen idling, the needle on the temp gauge sits in the middle of the gauge, covering the red light, after a while the fan may come on for a few...

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Last post by xpress
02 Jul 2009, 11:10
tdi with high tickover and a dead turbo......help please

Last post by oldiguana « 02 Jul 2009, 07:20
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by oldiguana » 28 Jun 2009, 13:27

yo dudes i know its not a bus question but im sure one of you guys wouls be able to point me in the right direction.......workin on an audi 80...

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Last post by oldiguana
02 Jul 2009, 07:20
engine

Last post by Fritz « 01 Jul 2009, 21:58
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by rubyvan » 29 Jun 2009, 20:33

Hi
I need some advice big styleee
I have got a recon engine (1.6 jx td) do you need to re torque the head down 90 degrees after say fifteen miles and...

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Last post by Fritz
01 Jul 2009, 21:58
carb question...

Last post by dirtygertie « 01 Jul 2009, 20:06
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by dirtygertie » 30 Jun 2009, 20:14

my carbs are buggered they are solex 32-34 PDSIT

I bought some carbs from the bay of fleas believing them to be the right ones but the garage says...

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01 Jul 2009, 20:06

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