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late DG exhaust on an early DG engine?

Last post by toomanytoys « 12 Jun 2009, 13:24
Replies: 6
by mfunsta » 12 Jun 2009, 07:31

..have read up and
before I confirm to my friend that this is a definite goer..
..I understand the differences are the rear mounting bracket, more...

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Last post by toomanytoys
12 Jun 2009, 13:24
What grade / dimension tubing for fuel tank breathers

Last post by toomanytoys « 12 Jun 2009, 08:28
Replies: 2
by Cakewalk » 12 Jun 2009, 06:41

If any of you guys know this off the top of your head I would be most grateful

Am dropping the petrol tank tommoz cos its leaking :shock:

Have...

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Last post by toomanytoys
12 Jun 2009, 08:28
Alternator/belt problems.

Last post by toomanytoys « 11 Jun 2009, 22:16
Replies: 4
by StevieD » 11 Jun 2009, 19:25

Hi all,new to the forum,but so glad I found it.

I'm having all kinds of trouble with my local garage.
The problem with the van appears to be that...

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Last post by toomanytoys
11 Jun 2009, 22:16
Power steering rack

Last post by toomanytoys « 11 Jun 2009, 22:13
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by ninja.turtle007 » 11 Jun 2009, 21:24

Hi

My Westy has all the gubbins for power steering except somone has put a non-power rack on it. Any ideas where I can get one?

Thanks

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Last post by toomanytoys
11 Jun 2009, 22:13
Rear Suspension arms

Last post by toomanytoys « 11 Jun 2009, 22:10
Replies: 7
by shanco73 » 10 Jun 2009, 23:37

Van failed its mot on a few minor things to be expecte for a van that lived in scotland on the coast cant think of a worse combination for anything...

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Last post by toomanytoys
11 Jun 2009, 22:10
can the heater housing be split in situ....pleas help!!!!!!!

Last post by maxstu « 11 Jun 2009, 21:33
Replies: 21
by oldiguana » 03 Mar 2008, 11:23
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yo dudes,ive had a t**t of a time getting the dashout,now the screws holding the heater box in are siezed solid,is it possible to service the heater...
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Last post by maxstu
11 Jun 2009, 21:33
1.6 CT Aircooled?

Last post by toomanytoys « 11 Jun 2009, 18:57
Replies: 15
by AngeloEvs » 07 Jun 2009, 12:06
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Were these engines ever used on a Factory High top conversion, does anyone have one and what do they think of it? I appreciate that with 50HP its...
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Last post by toomanytoys
11 Jun 2009, 18:57
turning the key ..

Last post by ju « 10 Jun 2009, 22:04
Replies: 4
by xpress » 10 Jun 2009, 17:48

when i turn the key,

one turn a pause, then it starts up.

is that a low battery?

other things it could be?

cheers!

:)

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Last post by ju
10 Jun 2009, 22:04
Sluggish drive

Last post by Red Westie « 10 Jun 2009, 18:46
Replies: 8
by sarahbear » 10 Jun 2009, 12:24

I have got a T25 Lefthand dive 1.6 engine campervan with leisure drive conversion. She has been into the garage and had a service, e.g. oil, spark...

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Last post by Red Westie
10 Jun 2009, 18:46
What are these?

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Jun 2009, 17:53
Replies: 6
by FlowerPower » 09 Jun 2009, 19:52

Hi all

I'm going to replace most of my exhaust tomorrow (from elbow to tail pipe on 1986 DG) and it all arrived from JK today, including the fitting...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Jun 2009, 17:53
urgent advise needed within 10 min pleeeaseeeeee

Last post by R0B « 10 Jun 2009, 17:47
Replies: 2
by mr_clarkson » 10 Jun 2009, 17:24

Hi, i need to know if a t2 bay 1.7 auto gearbox will fit my Aircooled 2.0l t25? there is one ending in 9 min on ebay and i dont know weather to buy...

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Last post by R0B
10 Jun 2009, 17:47
gearboxes

Last post by rubyvan « 10 Jun 2009, 17:17
Replies: 2
by rubyvan » 09 Jun 2009, 21:01

Hello
BY any chance does anyone know how much t25 gearboxes (3h e.t.c) weigh and what are there dimensions length width height.
cheers
steve

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Last post by rubyvan
10 Jun 2009, 17:17
What's this do? And why does it pop out easily?

Last post by Russonly « 10 Jun 2009, 07:09
Replies: 8
by Russonly » 04 Jun 2009, 07:43

The tube which travels from top of the picture to the bottom!

It came out the other day and oil went everywhere - I know it has something to do with...

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Last post by Russonly
10 Jun 2009, 07:09
washer jets

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 10 Jun 2009, 05:11
Replies: 1
by rubyvan » 09 Jun 2009, 20:34

CAn anyone tell me the best way to tighten up the waser jets as mine are loose
thanks
steve

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
10 Jun 2009, 05:11
pushrod tube seals 1.9 watercooled

Last post by Watercooler « 09 Jun 2009, 21:20
Replies: 8
by harris121163 » 07 May 2009, 17:50

my pushrod tubes have started leaking can anybody advise what kind of job is to fit tubes and seals as a am trying to get my van ready for volksfling

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Last post by Watercooler
09 Jun 2009, 21:20
engine convertions

Last post by Therunner « 09 Jun 2009, 19:29
Replies: 1
by scottermuss » 09 Jun 2009, 17:07

any one do engine convetions in west sussex ? dont mind subaru or vw !

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Last post by Therunner
09 Jun 2009, 19:29
conversion help!

Last post by rainman « 09 Jun 2009, 11:00
Replies: 5
by loz » 07 Jun 2009, 16:47

hello clubbers!
have started to convert my panel van, using 3.6mm plywood to panel the inside to the van. we have done the sliding door and floor,...

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Last post by rainman
09 Jun 2009, 11:00
Helicoil or Tap

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 09 Jun 2009, 09:21
Replies: 11
by boardmonkey » 02 Jun 2009, 17:10

Hello,

I have read through the various tap and die posts and also the helicoil posts, but cant find the answer I want.

I had to remove the exhaust...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
09 Jun 2009, 09:21
Repair Advice

Last post by Mr Bean « 08 Jun 2009, 22:18
Replies: 5
by EG85 » 08 Jun 2009, 10:15

Hello All,

Can anyone offer me any advice. Im thinking of buy a VW T25.

Theres a rust patch on a side window - 1st picture. Any idea of cost to...

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Last post by Mr Bean
08 Jun 2009, 22:18
backfire

Last post by jdreamer « 08 Jun 2009, 21:58
Replies: 8
by simony » 25 May 2009, 21:14

1.9 DF watercooled runs fine except when ticking over cuts out occasionally and backfires when changinging down through the gears could it be the...

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Last post by jdreamer
08 Jun 2009, 21:58
Air in fuel pipes ?

Last post by andysimpson « 08 Jun 2009, 20:52
Replies: 1
by paulweld » 08 Jun 2009, 20:29

Hi just got my aaz conversion running at last !! bought as unfinshed project lots of wiring probs etc !! anyway the fuel lines are plastic and old !...

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Last post by andysimpson
08 Jun 2009, 20:52
fitting a starter motor on 1.6 diesel

Last post by kit « 08 Jun 2009, 19:24
Replies: 7
by gavnjax » 02 Jun 2009, 10:24

Had a proplem with starter while on holiday, managed to persuade it with 2.5lb hammer, is a new one easy to fit by a keen amatuer or do i need...

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Last post by kit
08 Jun 2009, 19:24
Allen head bolts

Last post by jdreamer « 08 Jun 2009, 19:18
Replies: 7
by Joker Kev » 08 Jun 2009, 08:50

For some reason I'm finding hard to source the allen head bolts which secure the water pump pulley. The current ones will almost certainly snap when...

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Last post by jdreamer
08 Jun 2009, 19:18
1.9 diesel T25?

Last post by binka « 08 Jun 2009, 17:39
Replies: 2
by binka » 08 Jun 2009, 11:38

From what reading I've done I understand that this was never a standard engine so the Camper that I'm going to see must have had this put in at some...

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Last post by binka
08 Jun 2009, 17:39
Bigger alternator For CU engine, rob a golf?

Last post by The_blue « 08 Jun 2009, 15:03
Replies: 12
by The_blue » 04 Jun 2009, 17:54

Ages back i found this link in a thread:-

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

Its basicly saying a golf alternator fits an early...

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Last post by The_blue
08 Jun 2009, 15:03
1st & 3rd gears noisey

Last post by Therunner « 08 Jun 2009, 13:08
Replies: 5
by Therunner » 08 Jun 2009, 09:56

hi, i've stupidly lent out all my haynes & i just want to know,
what's likely to be wrong when:

in 1st gear there comes quite a loud high pitchedish...

5 Replies

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Last post by Therunner
08 Jun 2009, 13:08
Copper Fuel Pipe

Last post by Red Westie « 08 Jun 2009, 12:39
Replies: 1
by tompat » 08 Jun 2009, 10:58

I have some 5mm copper pipe, will that be ok to use as fuel pipe if its connected to pump and filter with the flexible rubber pipe? Putting in a new...

1 Replies

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Last post by Red Westie
08 Jun 2009, 12:39
jx head gasket

Last post by Simon Baxter « 07 Jun 2009, 19:04
Replies: 6
by macalfie » 05 Jun 2009, 18:32

Hi all can anyone tell me what gasket to put on a jx cylinder head . I heard there was a couple of different types its a new casting not a recon...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
07 Jun 2009, 19:04
OSR Brake pipe

Last post by bmouthboyo « 07 Jun 2009, 18:02
Replies: 4
by bmouthboyo » 06 Jun 2009, 21:39

Hi,

I recently removed my rear brake cylinders and on one side as i was trying to undo the brake pipe nut it was twisting the whole pipe and looked...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
07 Jun 2009, 18:02
CT Flywheel

Last post by sarran1955 « 07 Jun 2009, 17:40
Replies: 12
by Essex Nige » 31 May 2009, 19:28

I have issues undoing the flywheel nut on my CT, 36mm of pure pain in the a***!!! i've tried the airgun, bent a tbar and snapped a breaker bar.......

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Last post by sarran1955
07 Jun 2009, 17:40
Gearbox woes

Last post by Bendyknees « 07 Jun 2009, 14:06
Replies: 9
by Bendyknees » 02 Jun 2009, 18:31

My gearbox decided that it preferred 3rd to all the other gears yesterday, and so i was promptly recovered home. The gearbox has had it so its a case...

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Last post by Bendyknees
07 Jun 2009, 14:06
Washer bottle pump and jets replacement

Last post by BigGirther « 07 Jun 2009, 13:19
Replies: 4
by Fritz » 09 Mar 2009, 16:06

Washer jets can be un blocked with a fine strand of wire taken from a wire brush and then simply wiggled and pushed till the jet is cleared ,,,,,, :D...

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Last post by BigGirther
07 Jun 2009, 13:19
take a look at my leak...

Last post by faceache « 07 Jun 2009, 10:15
Replies: 2
by faceache » 06 Jun 2009, 11:25

hi guys & gals.

i'm new the T25 world and i'm going round my van assessing what bits and pieces i need to do (more questions soon!!)...

i'm getting...

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Last post by faceache
07 Jun 2009, 10:15
Keep ya cool

Last post by Team28crew « 06 Jun 2009, 21:57
Replies: 8
by Team28crew » 05 Jun 2009, 21:33

After last weekend super hot weather the kids got a bit hot and sticky in the back of the van, is there any sort of after market air con that will...

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Last post by Team28crew
06 Jun 2009, 21:57
Engine hunting

Last post by pocolow « 06 Jun 2009, 19:58
Replies: 3
by pocolow » 05 Jun 2009, 14:58

Hi everyone , If I may pick your brains for a mo. I have a 1990 1.6td (JX) The engine runs a treat ,no excess smoke on starting a reasonable amount...

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Last post by pocolow
06 Jun 2009, 19:58
2.1MV oil light/ buzzer

Last post by Vdub89 « 06 Jun 2009, 17:30
Replies: 5
by Vdub89 » 03 Jun 2009, 11:04

Hi guys,

I was driving down the motorway the other day and i slowed form 70 to 50 for some roadworks and the oil light indicator flashed on the...

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Last post by Vdub89
06 Jun 2009, 17:30
water pump leak on a 1.6d

Last post by andysimpson « 06 Jun 2009, 17:18
Replies: 4
by Therunner » 05 Jun 2009, 18:54

hello, can anyone please advise,
my friend has a bit of a water leak & it seems to be coming from just behind the pump pulley,
(before the actuall...

4 Replies

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Last post by andysimpson
06 Jun 2009, 17:18
Cambelt wear

Last post by andysimpson « 06 Jun 2009, 15:07
Replies: 4
by Mog » 04 Jun 2009, 20:54

Anyone had any problems with cambelt wearing on the side.
It was replaced 1500 miles ago after vw specialist rebuild but seams to be wearing alot on...

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Last post by andysimpson
06 Jun 2009, 15:07
What's the best torque wrench to buy? Engine stand?

Last post by Red Westie « 06 Jun 2009, 14:53
Replies: 2
by KarlT » 06 Jun 2009, 14:12

Going to have ago at my bu88ered wbx (see other thread). But what's the best torque wrench to buy? Bentley says do not use clicker type but a dial...

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Last post by Red Westie
06 Jun 2009, 14:53
White Smoke on an 88 Westy Diesel 1.6TD

Last post by si macc « 06 Jun 2009, 10:18
Replies: 7
by si macc » 02 Jun 2009, 09:21

Only owned this for a few weeks, drove the van back from Stoke On Trent to London with no problems what so ever. Van was grounded for a while as some...

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Last post by si macc
06 Jun 2009, 10:18
Engine replacement fo T25

Last post by sarran1955 « 06 Jun 2009, 07:37
Replies: 2
by triwy » 05 Jun 2009, 22:38

Hello,

I want to buy a T25. It is 1980 with a 1.6 petrol engine and it is good condition.

The seller is saying that the the engine is not...

2 Replies

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Last post by sarran1955
06 Jun 2009, 07:37
Clutch operation - can't get my head around it!

Last post by syncrodoug « 05 Jun 2009, 18:45
Replies: 2
by syncrodoug » 05 Jun 2009, 16:18

Can some please explain how the release bearing stands off from the pressure plate fingers when the clutch is engaged - pedal up.
As I understand it,...

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Last post by syncrodoug
05 Jun 2009, 18:45
1.7 Diesel LHD Overheating in hot weather.........WHY?

Last post by welshbird « 05 Jun 2009, 13:18
Replies: 14
by welshbird » 02 Jun 2009, 13:07

Afternoon all, am hoping for a lil help if possible, am a VW virgin and having some summer problems.......Took Helga down to Exeter last weekend, she...

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Last post by welshbird
05 Jun 2009, 13:18
Trouble cold starting after a while? Please help

Last post by ermie571 « 05 Jun 2009, 09:17
Replies: 3
by twats1066 » 04 Jun 2009, 22:40

Hey all! I have a 1984 1.6d t3 and if the van is left for more than 4 days without starting, It takes loads of cranking to get it to start.

When you...

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Last post by ermie571
05 Jun 2009, 09:17
final drive gasket

Last post by Aidan « 05 Jun 2009, 08:23
Replies: 3
by boilerman63 » 29 Mar 2009, 10:20

hi anyone know the part number for final drive sump gasket on a 1990 2.1 dj auto (its a cork one) sent the wife to our local vw agents for one but...

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Last post by Aidan
05 Jun 2009, 08:23
Aircooled Fan Housing Heater Pipe - Ideas for Replacement?

Last post by spet25 « 05 Jun 2009, 02:42
Replies: 1
by Rockhead_Rumple » 04 Jun 2009, 19:38

Hi guys,

Unfortunatley the link pipe between fan housing and heat exchanger has fallen off on the left side. Heat exchanger must of had some...

1 Replies

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Last post by spet25
05 Jun 2009, 02:42
2.1 DJ Low Speed Hunting

Last post by syncrosimon « 04 Jun 2009, 23:06
Replies: 2
by wixer » 04 Jun 2009, 20:56

I've got an annoying problem that seems to have got worse over the last month or so. The van's hunting on very slight throttle at crawling pace. Once...

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Last post by syncrosimon
04 Jun 2009, 23:06
Arghhhhhhh.

Last post by jed the spread « 04 Jun 2009, 21:15
Replies: 7
by lhd » 04 Jun 2009, 20:38

Bloody linkage I give up..
All day I've been at the firkin thing.
I wouldn't mind but its virtually all new except the ball at the back which I...

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Last post by jed the spread
04 Jun 2009, 21:15
Custom Exhaust for K-Jet Engine

Last post by Technohippy « 04 Jun 2009, 18:28
Replies: 11
by bmouthboyo » 26 May 2009, 11:11

Hi Everyone :)

Having finally removed my cracked manifold from my camper with a K-Jet 1.8 Gti Engine, I am now faced with the following problem....

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Last post by Technohippy
04 Jun 2009, 18:28
kinked coolant pipe??

Last post by armyphil « 04 Jun 2009, 17:57
Replies: 5
by armyphil » 02 Jun 2009, 19:59

i have a 1.6 diesel engine i am currently having overheating problems not due to the radiator as i previously(sp) thought
Coming off the water pump...

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Last post by armyphil
04 Jun 2009, 17:57

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