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Confusing coolant filling instructions

Last post by stuey69 « 08 Apr 2009, 15:04
Replies: 21
by getunder » 11 Mar 2009, 13:38
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Reg. 01-07-85 Dg.Petrol engine. After reading the coolant instruction Wikis and others I approached filling my van with coolant with trepidation. As...
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Last post by stuey69
08 Apr 2009, 15:04
Rocker gear sprung wire

Last post by CovKid « 08 Apr 2009, 13:02
Replies: 3
by saabdub » 08 Apr 2009, 08:03

I have re-built a 2 litre CU coded air cooled engine..got everything back together but i'm lost as to the correct position of the sprung wire that...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Apr 2009, 13:02
Power Steering Inconsistent

Last post by TimC « 08 Apr 2009, 11:55
Replies: 4
by TimC » 07 Apr 2009, 13:40

I wonder if anyone can help with similar experiences or suggestions. My 2.1 LLE has power steering which, until very recently, has been performing...

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Last post by TimC
08 Apr 2009, 11:55
Rear Trailing Suspension Arm Bushing Install

Last post by nenenaiad « 08 Apr 2009, 08:31
Replies: 5
by nenenaiad » 07 Apr 2009, 14:46

Hi,

I am attemting to install one of the bushings into the trailing arm.

I have a nut and washer onto a 12mm piece of all thread which goes...

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Last post by nenenaiad
08 Apr 2009, 08:31
2ltr CU inlet manifold stud replacment help please

Last post by horizontal kipper « 07 Apr 2009, 21:26
Replies: 2
by horizontal kipper » 06 Apr 2009, 19:33

Did the wd40 test around carb manifold and found that i have a loose manifold stud, tried tightening it down to 15lb ft but it pulled out of the head...

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Last post by horizontal kipper
07 Apr 2009, 21:26
seized pistons

Last post by steve7 « 07 Apr 2009, 16:31
Replies: 2
by steve7 » 07 Apr 2009, 11:33

i,v got a cu 2lt Aircooled engine with seized pistons
can anyone tell me if this is easy to put right
or would i be better off getting new engine...

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Last post by steve7
07 Apr 2009, 16:31
Diesel 1.7: Keeping her sweet?

Last post by Ant_3000 « 07 Apr 2009, 16:25
Replies: 10
by Ant_3000 » 19 Mar 2009, 16:06

Hi there,

I have a 1988 1.7 watercooled diesel hightop van. Had her about a year now and no problems yet (touch wood) with her, apart from taking a...

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Last post by Ant_3000
07 Apr 2009, 16:25
Cam belt change? when?

Last post by Red Westie « 07 Apr 2009, 10:00
Replies: 5
by jones47 » 06 Apr 2009, 17:00

Hi all, I have had a look in the Wiki...I may be going daft so I apologise if this info is somwhere that I can't see!

We are newbies to this forum...

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Last post by Red Westie
07 Apr 2009, 10:00
Speedo flickers

Last post by Mr Bean « 06 Apr 2009, 22:29
Replies: 1
by telrog » 06 Apr 2009, 21:59

My speedo suddenly stopped working, thenstarted again but now flickers about so I cant tell what speed I'm doing.
Is this in need of a new cable?...

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Last post by Mr Bean
06 Apr 2009, 22:29
Steam form my heater vents - arrrrrrrrr What the blithering heck

Last post by Red Westie « 06 Apr 2009, 21:45
Replies: 2
by The Silver Surfer » 06 Apr 2009, 17:18

1.9 DG
My van has stood for 7 months. Need a few jobs. So i've recently had the carb of and I know it has water pipes running through the choke....

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Last post by Red Westie
06 Apr 2009, 21:45
starter moror removal

Last post by Rozzo « 06 Apr 2009, 21:16
Replies: 4
by gally » 05 Apr 2009, 20:42

can anyone help me,i tried to remove starter today but failed.
first i undone botom bolt ,then top hex bolt loosened but would not come out.
it was...

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Last post by Rozzo
06 Apr 2009, 21:16
exhaust change out, the old one comes off (whole)

Last post by fraggers « 06 Apr 2009, 20:49
Replies: 3
by fraggers » 06 Apr 2009, 18:11

Hi I am in the midst of changing the exhaust my A/C 2.0l
The heat EX's were rusted completely to the silencer, so i had to get it off whole!!!
for...

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Last post by fraggers
06 Apr 2009, 20:49
Occasional Misfire

Last post by Tug « 06 Apr 2009, 19:59
Replies: 2
by Tug » 05 Apr 2009, 15:57

Hi All.

Well at long last the Yellow machine has passed its MOT. It failed at first on Emissions..Headlights out of aim and a tiny hole above the...

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Last post by Tug
06 Apr 2009, 19:59
? Water cooled van overheating

Last post by meggles « 06 Apr 2009, 19:55
Replies: 13
by meggles » 25 Mar 2009, 14:28

This is the story so far:
Gauge shot up, appeared to be overheating. New thermostat fitted. Couple of wires were looking dodgy so temporarily...

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Last post by meggles
06 Apr 2009, 19:55
No tick over after fast running

Last post by weerickyni « 06 Apr 2009, 18:41
Replies: 2
by greenetribe » 05 Apr 2009, 18:51

My T25 1.6TD starts fine and ticks over initially but when its been cruising for a while and you slow down it will stall between gear changes. Even...

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Last post by weerickyni
06 Apr 2009, 18:41
jx engine problem

Last post by macalfie « 06 Apr 2009, 16:43
Replies: 5
by macalfie » 05 Apr 2009, 21:07

Hi all bought a van as a none runner broken camshaft and damaged head could i put a reconed head on and hope for the best or is this not practical...

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Last post by macalfie
06 Apr 2009, 16:43
webber carbs

Last post by GUPPY « 06 Apr 2009, 15:50
Replies: 1
by matt bush » 31 Mar 2009, 20:41

any body fitted twin 40 webbers to a 1.9 water cooled?

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Last post by GUPPY
06 Apr 2009, 15:50
3 NOSE TYPE SPARK PLUGS

Last post by jake1953 « 06 Apr 2009, 13:46
Replies: 4
by jake1953 » 06 Apr 2009, 11:06

Removed spark plug to find what type to replace with. I have a GKN 3 nose type plug.
Can these be replaced with a standard type? Also is there any...

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Last post by jake1953
06 Apr 2009, 13:46
starter motor and bush change

Last post by quagmire « 06 Apr 2009, 11:50
Replies: 1
by Rozzo » 06 Apr 2009, 11:26

just done mine and what a pig of a job. the old bush was none existant and getting it out was a nightmare. thank goodness for the wiki is all i can...

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Last post by quagmire
06 Apr 2009, 11:50
2.0ltr Aircooled top speed?

Last post by Willoughby « 06 Apr 2009, 10:43
Replies: 17
by Davy MacLean » 04 Apr 2009, 12:54
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Got an 81 A/C not usre if engine is original but what should the top speed be? it's just had new heads fitted and some tinware still missing so I...
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Last post by Willoughby
06 Apr 2009, 10:43
Oil in Water - OIL COOLER

Last post by Surfrider « 06 Apr 2009, 09:08
Replies: 8
by Surfrider » 04 Apr 2009, 10:55

I have oil mixing with my coolant. No water present in the oil tho.

Engine is a 2.1 Dj with and oil cooler fitted. It has been suggested that I have...

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Last post by Surfrider
06 Apr 2009, 09:08
Automatic Gear Shift

Last post by glenn77 « 06 Apr 2009, 08:44
Replies: 2
by doodlebug » 05 Apr 2009, 19:16

Does anybody know where i can find a brand new Pawl Mechanisn for an Automatic Gear lever?

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Last post by glenn77
06 Apr 2009, 08:44
Rather depressing figures...

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 05 Apr 2009, 23:44
Replies: 3
by albertramsbottom » 05 Apr 2009, 16:38

Just worked out my last 3 months motoring for MPG. I have been writting down all spent on fuel and I have calculated that my 2ltr Aircooled gets...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
05 Apr 2009, 23:44
snapped gear stick

Last post by Fully Loaded Cali' « 05 Apr 2009, 22:21
Replies: 3
by eatcustard » 05 Apr 2009, 18:18

Would a 4 speed gear stick if onto a late 5 speed one? just snapped mine :cry:

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Last post by Fully Loaded Cali'
05 Apr 2009, 22:21
Starting problems.....

Last post by ojsmith « 05 Apr 2009, 20:38
Replies: 7
by justicewhittle » 04 Apr 2009, 18:56

I have a really weird problem i hope someone can help a newbie in trouble.
I have a 1990 westie atlantic 2.1 petrol, when the engine is cold it...

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Last post by ojsmith
05 Apr 2009, 20:38
Timing Marks

Last post by trucker74 « 05 Apr 2009, 20:24
Replies: 4
by trucker74 » 05 Apr 2009, 09:20

Hi I have posted this on technical and looked in wiki (that page is blank re timing belt)- can anyone tell me where the timing marks are on a 1985...

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Last post by trucker74
05 Apr 2009, 20:24
Wet carburetors?

Last post by Helga « 05 Apr 2009, 17:19
Replies: 3
by Helga » 05 Apr 2009, 12:24

I've been working on my 82 Aircooled 2 litre, trying to sort out a clattering noise from the engine, when I suddnely saw that BOTH carbs seem to be...

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Last post by Helga
05 Apr 2009, 17:19
Quick Solex 34 PDSIT-2/3 automatic chokes question.

Last post by jason k « 05 Apr 2009, 17:17
Replies: 1
by phade » 05 Apr 2009, 17:01

Hi everyone,

I have a quick question about my 2.0 litre Aircooled camper's twin carburetors. Should the notches on the twin chokes be aligned with...

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Last post by jason k
05 Apr 2009, 17:17
Any Advice On Changing a 2L CU Engine?

Last post by Cheers...Steve « 05 Apr 2009, 17:02
Replies: 7
by Cheers...Steve » 05 Apr 2009, 15:04

I've just bought my first wedge & whilst there's a long list of stuff to do I'm going to swap over the engine first as it's haemorrhaging oil all...

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Last post by Cheers...Steve
05 Apr 2009, 17:02
Timing marks?

Last post by trucker74 « 05 Apr 2009, 15:17
Replies: 6
by trucker74 » 05 Apr 2009, 09:11

Can anyone tell me where the timing marks are on a 1985 1600 diesel - thanks

Kath

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Last post by trucker74
05 Apr 2009, 15:17
Refurb Solex's or new carbs??

Last post by DaisyAirHead « 05 Apr 2009, 11:37
Replies: 5
by richie-b » 03 Apr 2009, 19:50

CU is getting on a bit now (95K) and carbs keep running very rich (more soot on sparkies than up my chimney!!)

So question is...

Do I get new pair...

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Last post by DaisyAirHead
05 Apr 2009, 11:37
Pre 85 exhaust on post 85 engine

Last post by shepster « 05 Apr 2009, 10:54
Replies: 10
by fried chicken » 14 Mar 2009, 16:53

Hi,
New exhaust time has now arrived, just had good look & I have a pre 85 exhaust (Aircooled) on my 1988 water cooled engine :?
Why are there 2...

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Last post by shepster
05 Apr 2009, 10:54
2.0L engine in original 1.6L van

Last post by festivalgirl73 « 05 Apr 2009, 06:20
Replies: 10
by festivalgirl73 » 31 Mar 2009, 11:33

Hi, Anyone had any problems with having a 2.0L engine put into what was an original 1.6L van? This is what has been done to the van I have bought and...

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Last post by festivalgirl73
05 Apr 2009, 06:20
Weber Carb Manifold seals - Where to buy?>

Last post by Rockhead_Rumple « 04 Apr 2009, 22:57
Replies: 2
by Rockhead_Rumple » 04 Apr 2009, 22:05

Hi,

I am after the seals shown in the piccy below, red arrows pointing to them. On my carb they are shot and are casuing excess air/leaks. Need 4...

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Last post by Rockhead_Rumple
04 Apr 2009, 22:57
1.9 Top MPH

Last post by J188 « 04 Apr 2009, 22:03
Replies: 14
by J188 » 02 Apr 2009, 23:40

Hi,

My van is a 1983 1.9 watercooled petrol, standard setup. I've managed to finnaly sort out the cooling problems I was just wondering what what...

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Last post by J188
04 Apr 2009, 22:03
oil leak 1.9tdi m sump gasket

Last post by Russel « 04 Apr 2009, 18:36
Replies: 4
by ray and pat » 03 Apr 2009, 23:07

I have a 1.9 tdi crewcab which has developed an oil leak around the sump gasket just below the dispick. my question is , can I drop the sump to fit a...

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Last post by Russel
04 Apr 2009, 18:36
oil warning buzzer

Last post by HarryMann « 04 Apr 2009, 17:30
Replies: 5
by Scooby » 04 Apr 2009, 15:50

I have been having problems with my temp gauge working intermitently,so as you do i gave the dash a little tap and my oil warning buzzer started up,I...

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Last post by HarryMann
04 Apr 2009, 17:30
Fuel not getting to carbs

Last post by pedro « 04 Apr 2009, 15:02
Replies: 5
by pedro » 02 Apr 2009, 19:35

Hello wise people.
I've been messing round trying to sort this problem for a while now without success. I've got a 2 litre Aircooled CU motor with...

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Last post by pedro
04 Apr 2009, 15:02
rear wishbone

Last post by matty o « 04 Apr 2009, 08:29
Replies: 5
by matty o » 01 Apr 2009, 13:15

any one know where i can get a right hand rear wishbone
it looked ok took a jetwash to it and big lump of filler covered in undersill fellout

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Last post by matty o
04 Apr 2009, 08:29
Can you help me set my Timing 1,9 DG 1983 petrol.

Last post by The Silver Surfer « 04 Apr 2009, 06:44
Replies: 3
by The Silver Surfer » 03 Apr 2009, 21:06

Hi, I want to learn how to do the timing. I have a t25, a Haynes manual and a timing gun.

Now the Haynes is as clear as mud, si I'm asking can any...

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Last post by The Silver Surfer
04 Apr 2009, 06:44
t25 gearstick broken

Last post by getunder « 04 Apr 2009, 04:23
Replies: 7
by jake1953 » 30 Mar 2009, 12:04

Well, I just took dekivery of my t25 panel van on sunday. During the test drive on saturday, the gear selection was a bit woolly but I assumed...

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Last post by getunder
04 Apr 2009, 04:23
weber idf carbs

Last post by VWCamperfan « 03 Apr 2009, 21:30
Replies: 1
by brunspeed » 03 Apr 2009, 20:05

I have just fitted 2x weber 40 idf,s on to my 2.0 litre Aircooled CU engined T25.Has anyone got a vacum pipe plan for this set up. EG distributor vac...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
03 Apr 2009, 21:30
Early and late brake disc differences

Last post by fix « 03 Apr 2009, 21:30
Replies: 4
by fix » 03 Apr 2009, 12:51

Hi can anyone tell me how to tell whether T25 brake discs are early or late ones?

Thanks :ok

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Last post by fix
03 Apr 2009, 21:30
Mis-firing

Last post by simony « 03 Apr 2009, 20:47
Replies: 15
by thekeegans » 31 Mar 2009, 12:46
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Hi there,
We are relatively new to this and need some advice. We bought our t25 last June but have only had aborted attempts at holidaying in her....
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Last post by simony
03 Apr 2009, 20:47
Topping up coolant & Oil

Last post by Pepperami « 03 Apr 2009, 19:12
Replies: 8
by TravellingChick » 03 Apr 2009, 10:01

Moving on from yesterday's question I now know I need to top up both coolant and oil.

The last service info I have goes back several years and just...

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Last post by Pepperami
03 Apr 2009, 19:12
Rocker misery - part 2

Last post by lloyd « 03 Apr 2009, 17:23
Replies: 6
by orangebooboobearcrew » 28 Mar 2009, 16:22

As per my last post on this, I was awaiting the new rocker studs ready to screw back into the head, then re-install the rocker assembly, etc....

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Last post by lloyd
03 Apr 2009, 17:23
No fuel coming through

Last post by VWCamperfan « 03 Apr 2009, 16:47
Replies: 1
by Rockhead_Rumple » 03 Apr 2009, 16:35

Hi,

recently had engine out for complete strip, and put it back in van today. However cannot get any fuel through to carb. Not sure if fuel pump is...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
03 Apr 2009, 16:47
2.0 l Aircooled will not fire

Last post by bigherb « 03 Apr 2009, 14:06
Replies: 2
by phade » 03 Apr 2009, 11:37

Hi everyone,

My Aircooled 2.0 campervan has a slightly odd problem. I had managed to start it up on a flat driveway with no problems at all and had...

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Last post by bigherb
03 Apr 2009, 14:06
coolant leak

Last post by spooky « 03 Apr 2009, 12:51
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by spooky » 03 Apr 2009, 12:20

one of the short metal coolant pipes that runs along side the cylinder head (passenger side) has a very slight weep from the joint where the small...

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Last post by spooky
03 Apr 2009, 12:51
What gaskets to replace on an early Aircooled Fuel Tank

Last post by irishkeet « 03 Apr 2009, 08:18
Replies: 11
by irishkeet » 02 Apr 2009, 18:40

Hello

Im planning on dropping the fuel tank in the not too distant future to check the condition
Does anyone have any tips before I do this and.......

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03 Apr 2009, 08:18

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