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Repalcing front wheel bearings

Last post by PoloSi « 01 Jul 2009, 18:21
Replies: 6
by rikpal » 30 Jun 2009, 23:43

Got new front discs & need to put new bearings in, can this be done by a keen amateur or better to go to a garage?, haynes talks about a pipe or...

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Last post by PoloSi
01 Jul 2009, 18:21
Urgent cylinder head info needed

Last post by albertramsbottom « 01 Jul 2009, 17:30
Replies: 2
by albertramsbottom » 01 Jul 2009, 15:44

Im just about to buy a recon cylinder head for my 1982 2ltr CU Aircooled and the guy asked me what type it was.

Copper rings and oval exhaust ports...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
01 Jul 2009, 17:30
And now the Exhaust...

Last post by toomanytoys « 01 Jul 2009, 16:44
Replies: 6
by y30man5 » 06 Mar 2009, 10:34

So, whilst working on other problems, I've just noticed my exhaust has two massive holes in it...

How much am I looking at for replacing the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
01 Jul 2009, 16:44
Help broken exhaust emergency advice

Last post by Mushr00m « 01 Jul 2009, 16:33
Replies: 4
by Ant_3000 » 30 Jun 2009, 21:54

I'm on an extended roadtrip currently near uffington in Oxford. My exhaust has sheared away where the pipe runs into the silencer ( the weld has come...

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Last post by Mushr00m
01 Jul 2009, 16:33
Oil Pressure Switches

Last post by pocolow « 01 Jul 2009, 14:05
Replies: 13
by pocolow » 29 Jun 2009, 20:53

I have a 1990 1.6td camper and i having the usual buzzer of doom problems. As a precaution I want to replace both pressure switches...one on the...

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Last post by pocolow
01 Jul 2009, 14:05
1.6 TD JX oil feed line leak problem- Help

Last post by Mayor Goldie Wilson « 01 Jul 2009, 12:51
Replies: 2
by Mayor Goldie Wilson » 15 Jun 2009, 20:30

Hello,
I have found where my oil leak is coming from but dont know how to stop it!

I have a braided hose line for my oil feed line (from oil filter...

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Last post by Mayor Goldie Wilson
01 Jul 2009, 12:51
Coolant leak at coolant level sensor / header tank

Last post by stevenm « 01 Jul 2009, 12:40
Replies: 3
by stevenm » 01 Jul 2009, 09:43

Recently noticed I was slowly losing coolant

On investigation there was coolant in the recess on the header tank where the level sensor is

As the...

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Last post by stevenm
01 Jul 2009, 12:40
Rotor Arm Removal

Last post by Strides « 01 Jul 2009, 09:34
Replies: 16
by Strides » 23 Jun 2009, 12:29
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Hi All, I have a 1.9DG 1986 Caravelle, which has been suffering from cutting out at junctions and when easing off the throttle and difficulty idling...
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Last post by Strides
01 Jul 2009, 09:34
Vaccum Pipes

Last post by toomanytoys « 01 Jul 2009, 08:11
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by AngeloEvs » 01 Jul 2009, 08:09

There are two on the 2E3, one for the Dizzy and the other to the filter/airbox. No airbox on mine so am I right to have disabled the vacuum pipe to...

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Last post by toomanytoys
01 Jul 2009, 08:11
diesel water (new pump) & oil leak & red light..

Last post by windysurfer « 01 Jul 2009, 06:55
Replies: 3
by Therunner » 30 Jun 2009, 22:18

my bestest friend was driving home in her 1.6d the other week when the water pump seal went & she dumped her load, luckily she was on a road where...

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Last post by windysurfer
01 Jul 2009, 06:55
Aircooled or wasserboxer?

Last post by Tatty Chap « 30 Jun 2009, 20:43
Replies: 12
by CamperKitty » 29 Jun 2009, 17:23

Hi guys, sorry to ask what is probably a very simple question but if you had the choice between a 1894 petrol wasserboxer engine and a 1982 Aircooled...

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Last post by Tatty Chap
30 Jun 2009, 20:43
New Cylinder Head

Last post by albertramsbottom « 30 Jun 2009, 20:16
Replies: 3
by albertramsbottom » 30 Jun 2009, 16:39

Oh christ

Just been told that I need a new cylinder head for my 2ltr Aircooled

Has anyone got one :( :( :( :( :( :(

Or where could I get a...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
30 Jun 2009, 20:16
t 25 engines

Last post by Llamapup « 30 Jun 2009, 18:56
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by gogogadget » 30 Jun 2009, 00:03

hi guys. been looking or a t25 for ages, gotta chance of a 1.6D but heard their not so good,right or wrong

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Last post by Llamapup
30 Jun 2009, 18:56
What symptoms would a faulty temp sender have?

Last post by wasserleaker « 30 Jun 2009, 18:24
Replies: 4
by wasserleaker » 29 Jun 2009, 17:18

My 2.1 DJ digijet van has an occasional stalling prob at low revs, junctions and parking etc, usually before it has got up to temp, but sometimes...

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Last post by wasserleaker
30 Jun 2009, 18:24
Brake System Warning Light problem / cure

Last post by HarryMann « 30 Jun 2009, 14:48
Replies: 3
by Steve T » 25 Jun 2009, 16:34

Had a problem with the Brake warning light staying on with the handbrake off, indication of a possible failure in the braking system or handbrake...

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Last post by HarryMann
30 Jun 2009, 14:48
FM is that clip supposed to be SO hot ?

Last post by bigherb « 30 Jun 2009, 07:50
Replies: 2
by Fritz » 29 Jun 2009, 23:41

Tonight (Monday ) I have been mostly charging a battery which at best was only good enough to lock the doors on this Fiesta I was checking over,,...

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Last post by bigherb
30 Jun 2009, 07:50
oil cooler

Last post by Simon Baxter « 29 Jun 2009, 20:16
Replies: 2
by rubyvan » 29 Jun 2009, 18:52

HI
Can anyone tell what effect an oil cooler will have in the winter me thinks it will make the oil extra cool but will that have a detremental...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
29 Jun 2009, 20:16
is this from a t25?

Last post by mr_clarkson « 29 Jun 2009, 19:56
Replies: 11
by mr_clarkson » 28 Jun 2009, 19:17

Hi, sorry for YET ANOTHER question, but i think this may be the key to the problems i have with my auto box, unable to find an auto box so far i...

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Last post by mr_clarkson
29 Jun 2009, 19:56
oil and water temp

Last post by camper « 29 Jun 2009, 19:00
Replies: 1
by rubyvan » 29 Jun 2009, 18:15

Hi
Can anyone tell me does the temp of the water have a direct affect on the oil temp
cheers
steve

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Last post by camper
29 Jun 2009, 19:00
2.0 CU engine underpowered

Last post by paologray « 29 Jun 2009, 17:36
Replies: 4
by paologray » 28 Jun 2009, 21:31

Hello all

Ive got a T25 with the CU 2.0 Aircooled motor. She is REALLY underpowered.

Things Ive done

Ive timed her up to within an inch of her...

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Last post by paologray
29 Jun 2009, 17:36
Clutch pipe

Last post by gsmoke « 29 Jun 2009, 17:23
Replies: 2
by gsmoke » 28 Jun 2009, 15:17

Not the best of days.
While changing the clutch flexi hose, I have managed to break the solid pipe that goes from the flexi pipe to the slave...

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Last post by gsmoke
29 Jun 2009, 17:23
Auto Leak - Looks bad :-(

Last post by flatstone « 29 Jun 2009, 15:05
Replies: 8
by flatstone » 26 Jun 2009, 16:18

Hello

I've just discovered that my auto box is leaking, a lot! I'm not very techy so sorry if I don't describe this very well. The oil (red) is...

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Last post by flatstone
29 Jun 2009, 15:05
Hot tip - tighten your nuts!

Last post by Russonly « 29 Jun 2009, 12:30
Replies: 3
by Russonly » 28 Jun 2009, 23:39

Okay,m so I ain't very technical!

The van increased it's leak (oil). I've spent the day degreasing the engiene to see where it is from. Found it to...

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Last post by Russonly
29 Jun 2009, 12:30
What happens next after I break the rule?

Last post by andysimpson « 28 Jun 2009, 22:25
Replies: 12
by Dubwana » 17 May 2009, 10:47

On a 1.6D cylinder head the warnings are very clear... 12 point cylinder head stretch bolts MUST be replaced. So the guy that wrote that didn't live...

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Last post by andysimpson
28 Jun 2009, 22:25
Brake check failed at the first fence....any help please?

Last post by sharpmz « 28 Jun 2009, 20:49
Replies: 15
by sharpmz » 27 Jun 2009, 20:32
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Hi All,

I've just removed rear brake pipes for replacing and thought that as i was there i would have a look at the rest of the brake. All of this...
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Last post by sharpmz
28 Jun 2009, 20:49
coolant temperature just above halfway ..

Last post by Red Westie « 28 Jun 2009, 17:44
Replies: 6
by xpress » 27 Jun 2009, 09:33

hi there, today the coolant temp was a bit over halfway, but not 3/4's, this in start/stop traffic, should it be dead centre or is it ok for them to...

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Last post by Red Westie
28 Jun 2009, 17:44
Lumpy Tick Over and High Hydrocarbons - Air Leak

Last post by syncrosimon « 28 Jun 2009, 17:31
Replies: 1
by brickinit » 28 Jun 2009, 09:48

Hi

Just thought I'd share a recent experience in the hope it may be helpful for those with petrol engines

I had a pre MoT emissions test kindly...

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Last post by syncrosimon
28 Jun 2009, 17:31
Thermostat. Which way round?

Last post by leakey « 28 Jun 2009, 14:22
Replies: 4
by leakey » 27 Jun 2009, 20:07

Hi

I Need to refit my thermostat, but didnt make a note of which way round it was in the housing before it came out. So I have refitted it with the...

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Last post by leakey
28 Jun 2009, 14:22
bay back box on a t25???

Last post by weerickyni « 28 Jun 2009, 14:14
Replies: 4
by weerickyni » 27 Jun 2009, 17:17

will a bay back box fit on my 1.9 Aircooled?? have been offered a cheap one but camper is away at the min!

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Last post by weerickyni
28 Jun 2009, 14:14
another 1st gear issue but different

Last post by HarryMann « 28 Jun 2009, 10:13
Replies: 10
by jebiga41 » 23 Jun 2009, 23:46

having problems shifting into first and a little bit on 2nd almost feels like the selector is knocking off the gate have renewed all the gear linkage...

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Last post by HarryMann
28 Jun 2009, 10:13
Brake Master cylinder

Last post by bootneck1988 « 28 Jun 2009, 09:58
Replies: 2
by bootneck1988 » 19 Jun 2009, 23:46

Can anyone tell me if the seals within the brake master cylinder can be replaced and if so where can I get hold of the kits? many thanks, Bootneck

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Last post by bootneck1988
28 Jun 2009, 09:58
little pump

Last post by Rusty Red « 28 Jun 2009, 08:32
Replies: 2
by rubyvan » 27 Jun 2009, 10:02

HI
Can anyone tell me why the little auxillary water pump (at the back of the engine on a diesel 1.6 jx) keeps running and running it does not switch...

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Last post by Rusty Red
28 Jun 2009, 08:32
whistling noise

Last post by jebiga41 « 28 Jun 2009, 08:21
Replies: 7
by jebiga41 » 23 Jun 2009, 03:34

Am getting a kind of whistleing noise which is due to vibrations from the engine however manly comes on around gear changes but is also there...

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Last post by jebiga41
28 Jun 2009, 08:21
Strange Engine Noise

Last post by dsa « 27 Jun 2009, 22:03
Replies: 6
by chrubble » 27 Jun 2009, 09:58

I've just started up my relative new (to me) 1983 Volkswagen Autohomes Kamper after being away, and leaving it standing, for a few weeks and there's...

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Last post by dsa
27 Jun 2009, 22:03
auto to manual conversion

Last post by toomanytoys « 27 Jun 2009, 22:02
Replies: 2
by mr_clarkson » 27 Jun 2009, 16:10

Hi just after some advice really, some of you may have read my last post about my 2.0ltr air cooled automatic!! Well i have not managed to sort the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
27 Jun 2009, 22:02
buzzer of doom and oil temp

Last post by toomanytoys « 27 Jun 2009, 21:57
Replies: 2
by rubyvan » 27 Jun 2009, 18:40

Hi
Will the action of the auxillary pump affect the buzzer of doom, i.e if the switches are faulty/not giving correct current (as they are dirty)...

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Last post by toomanytoys
27 Jun 2009, 21:57
where does this pipe go?

Last post by joker1981 « 27 Jun 2009, 09:38
Replies: 12
by joker1981 » 26 Jun 2009, 14:18

Hi, On my T25 CU Aircooled engine is a flexible corrugated pipe approx 3inch diametre that starts from the vacuum unit behind the airfiler. It...

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Last post by joker1981
27 Jun 2009, 09:38
blue coolent in red/orange what do I do now?

Last post by Red Westie « 27 Jun 2009, 08:56
Replies: 5
by damongrounsell » 26 Jun 2009, 11:13

I filled up antifreeze into the header tank, before realising that there are different types of antifreeze. I have red/orange solution in at moment,...

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Last post by Red Westie
27 Jun 2009, 08:56
Aircooled oil coolers

Last post by ermie571 « 26 Jun 2009, 20:44
Replies: 11
by ermie571 » 24 Jun 2009, 19:42

are the Aircooled oilcoolers all the same ie will one size fit all please

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Last post by ermie571
26 Jun 2009, 20:44
1st gear issue..now sorted!

Last post by armyphil « 26 Jun 2009, 19:20
Replies: 7
by kevtherev » 23 Jun 2009, 22:21

Vans been laid up for a couple of weeks with it's rear up in the air while the new engine goes in.
After replacing the thrust bearing, input shaft...

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Last post by armyphil
26 Jun 2009, 19:20
Single pin Temp sender

Last post by AngeloEvs « 26 Jun 2009, 17:57
Replies: 8
by kevtherev » 25 Jun 2009, 17:51

After refilling the cooling system I found that the original sender on the metal syncro thermostat housing, refused to work

I have just fitted a new...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
26 Jun 2009, 17:57
Changing Belts - How much???

Last post by Kuxy « 26 Jun 2009, 17:31
Replies: 4
by Kuxy » 24 Jun 2009, 17:53

Having had a cam belt snap in a car i had a few years ago (pricey one!!!) i thought it wise to have cam belt in bus changed and whilst he's on,...

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Last post by Kuxy
26 Jun 2009, 17:31
Small Water Pump

Last post by thetattoomaster « 26 Jun 2009, 15:15
Replies: 2
by thetattoomaster » 26 Jun 2009, 14:29

Hi,
Can anyone tell me the purpose of the Small Water Pump in the engine compartment, it is on the Bulk Head to the right of the engine when viewing...

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Last post by thetattoomaster
26 Jun 2009, 15:15
1.6 Diesel cutting out

Last post by richieadkins « 26 Jun 2009, 14:08
Replies: 12
by richieadkins » 19 Jun 2009, 19:39

Hi all bought a 1.6 diesel van a couple of weeks ago have now done about 300 miles but the engine has started cutting out intermitantly when I drop...

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Last post by richieadkins
26 Jun 2009, 14:08
1981 CU Engine Swap Advice - Spectator Seats Available

Last post by Cheers...Steve « 26 Jun 2009, 12:48
Replies: 6
by Cheers...Steve » 25 Jun 2009, 19:57

OK I am going to swap this engine over for another this weekend so if anyone has any advice they can share or would just like to pop by & learn with...

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Last post by Cheers...Steve
26 Jun 2009, 12:48
Wearing in a new deisel engine

Last post by HarryMann « 26 Jun 2009, 12:25
Replies: 4
by Llamapup » 25 Jun 2009, 21:30

Hello All

I have done a search on this forum and not come up with much.

I'm getting a new 1.6 TD engine fitted in my Westy tomorrow. I'm pretty...

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Last post by HarryMann
26 Jun 2009, 12:25
changing engin mounts - how hard?

Last post by m1c « 26 Jun 2009, 09:49
Replies: 15
by m1c » 24 Jun 2009, 17:18
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Is this something i could do with a haynes manual with engine in place or is it an engine out job?

cheers
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Last post by m1c
26 Jun 2009, 09:49
Recommended Improvements 2L Aircooled

Last post by pedro « 26 Jun 2009, 01:46
Replies: 10
by Strawhead » 22 Jun 2009, 20:20

Hopefully there are some out there that can help!

I have a nicish running bone stock 2L which does not leak oil. however it suffers from issues with...

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Last post by pedro
26 Jun 2009, 01:46
rear springs

Last post by rikpal « 25 Jun 2009, 23:28
Replies: 4
by rikpal » 24 Jun 2009, 22:28

just had mot & told rear offside spring fractured, can't see anything but asmall rust patch.
Anyway got to be changed for mot.
Do I have to replace...

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Last post by rikpal
25 Jun 2009, 23:28
(new owner please help) 1.6td overheating issue

Last post by Plasticman « 25 Jun 2009, 22:18
Replies: 10
by damongrounsell » 24 Jun 2009, 12:36

The moose, 1989 1.6td over heats when working hard, ie up hill, 100km/h etc... if I turn the heating on she doesn't over heat.
my family and I just...

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25 Jun 2009, 22:18

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