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water temp and oil buzzer

Last post by toomanytoys « 25 Jun 2009, 20:28
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by rubyvan » 25 Jun 2009, 16:00

Hi
Can anyone help me can the temp of the coolant in a 1.6 jx cause the oil buzzer to go off.
Bearing in mind that it has had a recon engine recently...

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Last post by toomanytoys
25 Jun 2009, 20:28
Is this a standard T25 engine?

Last post by psychonaut « 25 Jun 2009, 09:49
Replies: 63
by psychonaut » 14 Jun 2009, 18:24
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So, my van allegedly has the 1600cc diesel. Even bearing in mind that engin'e shortcomings, mine is woefully short on horses, about a British...
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Last post by psychonaut
25 Jun 2009, 09:49
Are Upper Steering Columns Handed

Last post by Fritz « 24 Jun 2009, 23:45
Replies: 1
by Mick & Tracey » 24 Jun 2009, 22:55

Trying to source a replacement upper steering column for our stolen recovered LHD multivan (steering lock has been broken).

Are these handed or...

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Last post by Fritz
24 Jun 2009, 23:45
2.0 A/C Replacement elec. fuel pump question....

Last post by wasserleaker « 24 Jun 2009, 17:05
Replies: 3
by wasserleaker » 23 Jun 2009, 22:46

2.0 CU Aircooled engine... the std fuel pump has been replaced, new one sited in engine bay, positive wire connected to coil, is this a bad idea, as...

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Last post by wasserleaker
24 Jun 2009, 17:05
1.6 DIESEL OIL QUANTITY??

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 24 Jun 2009, 09:43
Replies: 1
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 23 Jun 2009, 11:03

two questions..
1, where can i get a dipstick? (i broke mine..... dipstick !!)
2, how many litres of oil does the sump take on an oil change? 1.6d ?...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
24 Jun 2009, 09:43
Busstopover - Nightmare!

Last post by jason k « 23 Jun 2009, 22:03
Replies: 10
by albertramsbottom » 23 Jun 2009, 10:29

Hi Folks

Had a great time at Bus Stop Over but when we left and pulled out of the site there was a big cloud of blue smoke (just ask the splittie...

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Last post by jason k
23 Jun 2009, 22:03
Diesel fuel filter

Last post by andysimpson « 23 Jun 2009, 21:33
Replies: 7
by pocolow » 21 Jun 2009, 11:45

I want to change the fuel filter on my 1990 1.6td camper. The current filter has four pipe connections Fuel in to filter then filter to pump and then...

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Last post by andysimpson
23 Jun 2009, 21:33
dellortos

Last post by umgum « 23 Jun 2009, 20:59
Replies: 2
by umgum » 23 Jun 2009, 20:42

is it down draft or side draft for a 2.0l Aircooled

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Last post by umgum
23 Jun 2009, 20:59
Oil Cooler

Last post by Simon Baxter « 23 Jun 2009, 19:27
Replies: 1
by ttcharlie » 23 Jun 2009, 11:47

Hi,

I am looking at putting a oil cooler on my 1.6JX TD and was wondering if anyone knew the Mocal sandwich plate part reference and which type of...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
23 Jun 2009, 19:27
Replacement for 1.9 WB

Last post by mikec « 23 Jun 2009, 08:49
Replies: 4
by mikec » 21 Jun 2009, 13:48

Well, my engine decided suddenly to (I'm guessing) lose a piston ring today. Oil lights aglow, pinking, loss of power and dieseling crazily when the...

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Last post by mikec
23 Jun 2009, 08:49
Water temp sender/gauge and oil pressure/temp gauges

Last post by AngeloEvs « 23 Jun 2009, 08:04
Replies: 1
by captjon1959 » 23 Jun 2009, 01:28

I am concerned that the current gauges in my 84 vanagon do not give me enough detailed information to avert a disaster (blowing out the engine).

The...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
23 Jun 2009, 08:04
How hot should we be???

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Jun 2009, 07:04
Replies: 6
by TheTransborger » 22 Jun 2009, 18:34

Hello everyone - just joined 80-90 (already on JK) as apparently you guys are the ones to ask about the T25... I've had a look through the wiki and...

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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Jun 2009, 07:04
AMC 2LTR CYLINDER HEADS & LPG

Last post by horizontal kipper « 22 Jun 2009, 21:13
Replies: 2
by horizontal kipper » 22 Jun 2009, 20:14

Just bought a set of new Amc heads from gsf are they any good and can i run on lpg as soon as ive put them on or have i got to do around 500miles on...

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Last post by horizontal kipper
22 Jun 2009, 21:13
steering bushes

Last post by Simon Baxter « 22 Jun 2009, 21:11
Replies: 2
by stevo1980 » 22 Jun 2009, 08:43

Hi im after changing all the bushes and ball joints on my steering, thing is iv never done it before and was wondering how to go about it and what do...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
22 Jun 2009, 21:11
bleeding

Last post by armyphil « 22 Jun 2009, 18:25
Replies: 1
by rubyvan » 21 Jun 2009, 18:19

HI
What is the most effective way to bleed the water system on a 1.6 td as mine running slightly hot (over half way) however the guage seems to stay...

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Last post by armyphil
22 Jun 2009, 18:25
Carburettor air intake trunking

Last post by Salty « 22 Jun 2009, 13:28
Replies: 6
by Salty » 21 Jun 2009, 21:23

Hi All,

In the process of removing water pump. Getting there slowly!!!! Managed to remove the thermostat housing and pully wheel. got to be very...

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Last post by Salty
22 Jun 2009, 13:28
disabling manual petrol 1.9 automatic choke ..

Last post by Mocki « 22 Jun 2009, 13:05
Replies: 4
by xpress » 22 Jun 2009, 10:16

i was chatting to a good chap who has a manual gearbox, petrol 1.9 t25 yesterday, he disabled his automatic choke, and he idles it with his foot on...

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Last post by Mocki
22 Jun 2009, 13:05
Leak from somewhere...?

Last post by sabcully « 22 Jun 2009, 12:17
Replies: 4
by sabcully » 22 Jun 2009, 10:26

Hi all,

my Autohomes Kamper is leaking something into the footwell, right under the steering column.
Not much and it is oily. Could anybody tell me...

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Last post by sabcully
22 Jun 2009, 12:17
Brake siezed on....on M1 coming back from Stopover!

Last post by Red Westie « 22 Jun 2009, 11:34
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by Cakewalk » 22 Jun 2009, 09:30

Pootling along in slow lane of M1 Northbound, taking it easy 55-60mph.

Then found I was slowing right down.......couldnt get over 40 mph

Came off...

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Last post by Red Westie
22 Jun 2009, 11:34
Auto gearbox codes

Last post by Aidan « 22 Jun 2009, 08:31
Replies: 5
by KarlT » 20 Jun 2009, 08:55

Hi, Are there different box codes for the 1.9 & 2.1 engine? Where on the box will they be & what should I look for?
Cheers

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Last post by Aidan
22 Jun 2009, 08:31
service

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 22 Jun 2009, 07:48
Replies: 1
by polanski » 21 Jun 2009, 19:34

Hi, I want to do my own service on my 1986 T25 1.9 petrol. Could anyone suggest a particular make of these bits that are known to work well?

Spark...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
22 Jun 2009, 07:48
---1600 TD TIMING----HELP NEEDED!!!!!!

Last post by maxstu « 22 Jun 2009, 02:32
Replies: 13
by CaliHarry25 » 03 May 2009, 15:28

Hi All,
Seems the only time I do this is for help when something has gone wrong and its gone wrong!!

Just put my engine back in today after having...

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Last post by maxstu
22 Jun 2009, 02:32
radiator fan motor

Last post by halfahippy « 21 Jun 2009, 18:35
Replies: 2
by halfahippy » 21 Jun 2009, 16:44

hi my radiator fan motor on my 1.6td type 25 makes a hell of a noise when it kicks in does any one no where i can get a new one or get mine repaired?...

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Last post by halfahippy
21 Jun 2009, 18:35
HELP - does ANYONE know ANYTHING about autos?

Last post by mr_clarkson « 21 Jun 2009, 18:18
Replies: 4
by mr_clarkson » 21 Jun 2009, 17:13

Hi, i have just purchased a 2.0ltr a/c automatic t25.

the story so far........

was driving fine but the owner thought it was a bit sluggish so got...

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Last post by mr_clarkson
21 Jun 2009, 18:18
Auto gearbox help

Last post by rubadub « 21 Jun 2009, 15:53
Replies: 2
by rubadub » 20 Jun 2009, 18:54

Ive got a 1.9 Caravelle 3 speed auto,

Been reversed out of driveway and now will not move forward in any of the d,d2 or d1. Reverse still works....

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Last post by rubadub
21 Jun 2009, 15:53
cutting out

Last post by Transporternaught « 21 Jun 2009, 11:52
Replies: 5
by Transporternaught » 20 Jun 2009, 18:53

Hi all, Having just got back from the lakes, thought I would run this by everyone to see if there is a solution to my problem out there!! Firstly, I...

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Last post by Transporternaught
21 Jun 2009, 11:52
Fuel line replacement

Last post by colin davies « 21 Jun 2009, 07:51
Replies: 12
by cyphrsbird » 10 May 2009, 00:19

Sorry to ask incredibly dim question....want to replace a fuel line on the van...want to ask... :oops: is there any problem with air entering the...

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Last post by colin davies
21 Jun 2009, 07:51
does anyone use any additives on here ..

Last post by CovKid « 21 Jun 2009, 00:04
Replies: 12
by xpress » 19 Jun 2009, 23:31

does anyone use any additives?

k-seall, bars leaks, radweld, stp oil treatment etc?

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Last post by CovKid
21 Jun 2009, 00:04
emissions question ..

Last post by kevtherev « 20 Jun 2009, 22:02
Replies: 7
by xpress » 19 Jun 2009, 23:03

are the early t25's not fitted with a cat? the emissions smell a little rich at times. do the late t25's have a different exhaust design and cat?

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Last post by kevtherev
20 Jun 2009, 22:02
split oil cooler?

Last post by magic bus « 20 Jun 2009, 21:05
Replies: 6
by magic bus » 18 Jun 2009, 17:38

Noticed my van running a bit warmer than normal,so checked the water to find oil in it?.Have droped the engine oil, all looks nornal ,oil filter is...

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Last post by magic bus
20 Jun 2009, 21:05
timing out or do I need to adjust the carb..

Last post by Ian Hulley « 20 Jun 2009, 09:25
Replies: 4
by boardmonkey » 18 Jun 2009, 19:32

Hi,

I have spent 2 months stripping down and rebuilding my lump, exhaust and all the other issues Ive had after blowing head gasket...Its a Manual...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
20 Jun 2009, 09:25
Pushrod tubes & seals

Last post by garth_69 « 20 Jun 2009, 08:16
Replies: 9
by dirtygertie » 18 Jun 2009, 14:48

I paid to have the pushrods & seals replaced last year due to an oil leak, the van is in a different garage now after springing another oil leak, the...

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Last post by garth_69
20 Jun 2009, 08:16
nuts

Last post by CovKid « 19 Jun 2009, 23:20
Replies: 7
by rubyvan » 16 Jun 2009, 15:16

Hi
CAn anyone tell me the best way to remove small nuts that have been dropped down the oil ports on a 1.6 td.
Would you have to take the sump of??...

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Last post by CovKid
19 Jun 2009, 23:20
fuel pump adventure ..

Last post by xpress « 19 Jun 2009, 23:00
Replies: 4
by xpress » 16 Jun 2009, 21:22

well that's a wrap for tonight. i replaced the fuel filter, fuel poured out of it one side and not the other. i was surprised at how easy it came...

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Last post by xpress
19 Jun 2009, 23:00
Late thermostat help

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Jun 2009, 20:16
Replies: 2
by kevtherev » 19 Jun 2009, 18:57

I have the plastic thermostat housing for a 1.9 DG
the new engine has a syncro (metal) thermostat.

the plastic temp sensor plugs (X2) are different...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Jun 2009, 20:16
OFFS - HELP AGAIN! now she's not firing on all cylinders :-(

Last post by stevewright76 « 19 Jun 2009, 16:31
Replies: 17
by stevewright76 » 02 Jun 2009, 19:38
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This is becoming a 'mare.

So we've delayed the ferry, got the clutch sorted at MSC, driven her home NEARLY made it without problems and then she...
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Last post by stevewright76
19 Jun 2009, 16:31
1990 1.9DJ - replacing front wheel bearings - questions!

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Jun 2009, 14:44
Replies: 1
by evilgoat » 19 Jun 2009, 10:47

Hello

The off side front wheel bearing had a bit of excess play in it, so have a got a good replacement. started job last night, but found a few...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Jun 2009, 14:44
Rubbing/squeeking front brakes

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Jun 2009, 14:21
Replies: 1
by pouch » 19 Jun 2009, 11:31

Help,

I have changed the brake pads about 1500 miles ago. Since then I am getting a squeeking noise after a short while into the journey. Sometimes...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Jun 2009, 14:21
Water pump

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Jun 2009, 14:19
Replies: 10
by Salty » 17 Jun 2009, 21:27

Please help before my husband has a nervous breakdown!!!!

We have got 1984 T25 which has a replacement recon Vega engine we think 1983 1900cc. The...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Jun 2009, 14:19
Starter motor gone ?

Last post by Tatty Chap « 19 Jun 2009, 14:18
Replies: 7
by Tatty Chap » 18 Jun 2009, 19:24

Hi

Van wont start, light will come on. Last time I drove it, I remember thinking it was taking a longer time than normal to start)
Just tried...

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Last post by Tatty Chap
19 Jun 2009, 14:18
Dreading the big dipper - A30 Cornwall

Last post by pouch « 19 Jun 2009, 11:36
Replies: 22
by wilkesma » 17 Jun 2009, 17:13
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Hi all,

Planning a trip to deepest Cornwall in August. Trouble is I know that my '89 1.6 TD Transporter is really gonna struggle to make it over the...
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Last post by pouch
19 Jun 2009, 11:36
Rusty Bolts

Last post by xpress « 19 Jun 2009, 11:20
Replies: 14
by Salty » 18 Jun 2009, 17:26

Hi all,

Attempting removal of water pump. First hurdle rusty bolts!!! Tried WD40 any other suggestions?

Cheers Kathy :x

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Last post by xpress
19 Jun 2009, 11:20
South Africans, gear changes and keeping cool

Last post by futbus « 18 Jun 2009, 18:53
Replies: 1
by silverbullet » 18 Jun 2009, 17:53

Hi All,

Getting to know our new bus pretty quickly now and it's throwing up a few oddities...(see below)

Twin piston VW Ate calipers, not single...

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Last post by futbus
18 Jun 2009, 18:53
Smoking exhaust after accelerating

Last post by albertramsbottom « 18 Jun 2009, 18:16
Replies: 5
by west E » 17 Jun 2009, 07:10

Hi all,

I have 2ltr Aircooled with dellorto drla 36 carbs. after my van has warmed up and i stick my foot down to say 3000rpm for a bit and then...

5 Replies

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Last post by albertramsbottom
18 Jun 2009, 18:16
Cleaning the engine to trace an oil leak

Last post by T'Onion « 18 Jun 2009, 16:02
Replies: 3
by Cruz » 17 Jun 2009, 13:58

Had a small oil leak for ages that seems to be gradually getting worse. Been around Ireland for 2 weeks and the loaded bike rack had a slight misting...

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Last post by T'Onion
18 Jun 2009, 16:02
en en engine head gasket

Last post by on the edge « 18 Jun 2009, 14:27
Replies: 10
by on the edge » 09 Jun 2009, 00:00

i have a 1982 t25 camper with high top it has a 1.8 manual petrol / lpg engine in it but the head gasket has gone it has an en code on it

is this a...

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Last post by on the edge
18 Jun 2009, 14:27
HELP

Last post by tonytech « 18 Jun 2009, 11:46
Replies: 9
by bri » 17 Jun 2009, 16:49

Hi Everyone,i'm new to the site and a tech head i am definately not...lol.
All i wanna do is just tootle about in my little old 1990 T25 wedgie and...

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Last post by tonytech
18 Jun 2009, 11:46
Gearbox numbers

Last post by R0B « 18 Jun 2009, 00:45
Replies: 1
by helga592 » 17 Jun 2009, 22:16

Ive just aquired a gearbox to i hope replace the porly one on my 1.9 watercooled petrol/LPG westie. Where do i find the numbers/codes to identife the...

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Last post by R0B
18 Jun 2009, 00:45
flywheel ID

Last post by lhd « 17 Jun 2009, 21:03
Replies: 2
by lhd » 17 Jun 2009, 17:44

Will the part No. be on the flywheel?
Problem is, as my engine is a JP 1.6dn/a from a golf I'm not sure wether the person who done the conversion...

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Last post by lhd
17 Jun 2009, 21:03
Which engine does this manifold belong?

Last post by pmulcahy « 17 Jun 2009, 20:12
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by pmulcahy » 14 Jun 2009, 17:50

Just got this manifold and carb off ebay. I dont recognize the manifold, does anyone?

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17 Jun 2009, 20:12

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