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Is this a peirburg 2e3 carb?

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Mar 2009, 21:06
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by The Silver Surfer » 25 Mar 2009, 19:19

its off a 1.9 dg petrol 1980

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Mar 2009, 21:06
electric fuel pumps

Last post by asahartz « 26 Mar 2009, 19:53
Replies: 3
by chris.S » 26 Mar 2009, 17:57

is anyone running one
and what are the pros and cons?

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Last post by asahartz
26 Mar 2009, 19:53
smoking from breather

Last post by Mr Bean « 26 Mar 2009, 19:34
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by buggycal » 26 Mar 2009, 19:25

I am getting smoke coming from the breather at the top of the engine, i am talking a lot of smoke, it is a 2l cu Aircooled motor and hasn't run for a...

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Last post by Mr Bean
26 Mar 2009, 19:34
Engine number location? Petrol DG

Last post by liliball « 26 Mar 2009, 18:57
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by liliball » 26 Mar 2009, 14:40

I'm looking to confirm my engine number as I know the engine has been changed by a previous owner, as far as I can tell the number on the V5 is not...

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Last post by liliball
26 Mar 2009, 18:57
Occasional Juddering at high speed cruising

Last post by nesty « 26 Mar 2009, 17:35
Replies: 10
by nesty » 25 Apr 2008, 21:22

Hi

I just returned from a trip to Norfolk, the camper did real well. However only snagg, when I cruise long distance for long periods at around...

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Last post by nesty
26 Mar 2009, 17:35
weber carb problem

Last post by chris.S « 26 Mar 2009, 16:50
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by chris.S » 26 Mar 2009, 16:45

hello i have been having trouble with my van and need some advice
it idles well and rund ok till it kangaroos and then dies only above 30
so far i...

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Last post by chris.S
26 Mar 2009, 16:50
Aircooled Alternator - 13.3 volts? Sounds a bit low..

Last post by The_blue « 26 Mar 2009, 16:43
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by The_blue » 18 Feb 2009, 16:48

They still sell regulators... £20 :shock:

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Last post by The_blue
26 Mar 2009, 16:43
2 Queries, One Gearbox, one ICE

Last post by windysurfer « 26 Mar 2009, 15:49
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by dumpy » 26 Mar 2009, 15:27

Hi, i'm looking for a little help. The second query is a direct result of my being a numpty.

Q1. I'm on my secnd T25. This one used to be a 1.6...

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Last post by windysurfer
26 Mar 2009, 15:49
Compression test 1.9DG...

Last post by tonytech « 26 Mar 2009, 09:07
Replies: 6
by amazingdave » 22 Mar 2009, 19:55

Hiya,

My van has noticably lost oomph over the last few months so I decided to do a compression test to see what's what....

The results were:

1...

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Last post by tonytech
26 Mar 2009, 09:07
High hydrocarbons

Last post by max biaggi « 26 Mar 2009, 06:49
Replies: 11
by max biaggi » 25 Mar 2009, 09:17

I've got a 1984 petrol automatic 1.9 T25.

It is running fine apart from the MOT test, which is very strict here in Northern Ireland.

This year the...

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Last post by max biaggi
26 Mar 2009, 06:49
Why me!! Can anyone help me with my auto box??

Last post by R0B « 25 Mar 2009, 22:24
Replies: 5
by 280stiracer » 25 Mar 2009, 21:48

hey

just finished a 14 hour day get back to the office sit in the van and turn the key engine starts nicely as always then select reverse and pull...

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Last post by R0B
25 Mar 2009, 22:24
Pieburg carb

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Mar 2009, 22:14
Replies: 3
by markydidler » 25 Mar 2009, 18:52

I have a 1988 T25 1.9 petrol with Pierburg carb. The exhaust tail pipe is black as a witches T**
The van runs fine allthough it does tend to hunt a...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Mar 2009, 22:14
1.6 Aircooled wont completley turn over

Last post by dugcati « 25 Mar 2009, 21:11
Replies: 3
by Rockhead_Rumple » 25 Mar 2009, 19:37

Hi guys,

Im new here after buying a 1980/81 1.6 a/c van off merc trader, complete with dead engine hehe. We have got a new 2.0 litre a/c to go in,...

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Last post by dugcati
25 Mar 2009, 21:11
Automatic Trasmission

Last post by kentishvanman « 25 Mar 2009, 20:54
Replies: 2
by doodlebug » 21 Mar 2009, 18:46

Engine running Perfect
Automatic Transmission changing perfect

After about 20 miles the Gear leaver jams in drive,you can get neutral but you can't...

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Last post by kentishvanman
25 Mar 2009, 20:54
coolant leak.

Last post by onc onc « 25 Mar 2009, 20:25
Replies: 11
by onc onc » 22 Mar 2009, 09:42

G,day cobbers, i am looking for a bit of HELP. My van has got a coolant leak, i know where it is leaking but i cannot seem to cure the bugger, its on...

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Last post by onc onc
25 Mar 2009, 20:25
Replacing the exhaust system 89 1.9 petrol

Last post by mininut « 25 Mar 2009, 18:35
Replies: 6
by Coops » 25 Mar 2009, 10:05

Hi folks
been doing the the searches for previously asked questions but I can only read so much, so sorry if this is a repeat question.

Not had the...

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Last post by mininut
25 Mar 2009, 18:35
VW T25 1.9 Aircooled engine problems

Last post by Ashley Holmes « 25 Mar 2009, 18:06

by Ashley Holmes » 25 Mar 2009, 18:06

Hi
I have a 1981 T25 camper which has a problem with the engine, it has 2 cylinders that are blowing, I just wondered if anyone can advise wheteher...

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Last post by Ashley Holmes
25 Mar 2009, 18:06
? Water cooled van overheating

Last post by meggles « 25 Mar 2009, 14:54
Replies: 2
by meggles » 25 Mar 2009, 14:29

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
25 Mar 2009, 14:54
About oil in coolant & checking your dipstick (WBX)

Last post by Fritz « 25 Mar 2009, 14:22
Replies: 5
by ghost123uk » 25 Mar 2009, 10:33

If you end up with oil in your coolant water and have had to fix or replace your engine or oil cooler, read on...

This happened to me.
I thought the...

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Last post by Fritz
25 Mar 2009, 14:22
2.0l Aircooled engine

Last post by The_blue « 25 Mar 2009, 12:07
Replies: 2
by wilkco » 24 Mar 2009, 08:46

Hi

I am trying to replace the crank shaft seal at the rear of the engine i have stripped it back to just the pully however i can not seem to remove...

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Last post by The_blue
25 Mar 2009, 12:07
Ooooo Help, Please

Last post by peteabbott « 24 Mar 2009, 22:19
Replies: 8
by peteabbott » 22 Mar 2009, 20:48

Searched far and wide for a 1Y to replace my blown KY and finally got one. Now reading the information section on the Brickyard regarding possible...

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Last post by peteabbott
24 Mar 2009, 22:19
Help - Diesel Injector Pipe configuration

Last post by dave friday « 24 Mar 2009, 21:17
Replies: 1
by Jim Green » 23 Mar 2009, 19:50

Hi,

I initially purchased a replacement injector pipe from Gunzl for cylinder 4 for my 1.6td JX (1990 Westfalia) as the original nut has siezed onto...

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Last post by dave friday
24 Mar 2009, 21:17
Plastic Pipe from clutch slave cylinder Broken

Last post by T25ScoobySTI « 24 Mar 2009, 19:01
Replies: 6
by T25ScoobySTI » 24 Mar 2009, 13:38

Hi, I am looking for the plastic pipe that connects the clutch slave cylinder to the solid metal pipe that runs from clutch master cylinder to last...

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Last post by T25ScoobySTI
24 Mar 2009, 19:01
pistons..one and the same?

Last post by Grun « 24 Mar 2009, 15:38
Replies: 5
by kevtherev » 23 Mar 2009, 22:49

Are 1.9 DG pistons the same as 2.1 DJ?

and the barrels too?

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Last post by Grun
24 Mar 2009, 15:38
what starter motor??

Last post by oldiguana « 23 Mar 2009, 21:10
Replies: 1
by markysparky » 23 Mar 2009, 20:45

been trying to find an intermitant fault on starting me van! got it down to a faulty starter can anyone tell me what replacement starter i need to...

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Last post by oldiguana
23 Mar 2009, 21:10
sandwhich adapter plate

Last post by syncrosimon « 23 Mar 2009, 19:26
Replies: 3
by ermie571 » 22 Mar 2009, 15:33

Hello
have seen these mentioned on here but can any one tell me where i can get one want to run oil temp sender so this seems like ideal solution :ok

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Last post by syncrosimon
23 Mar 2009, 19:26
engine help needed

Last post by asahartz « 23 Mar 2009, 16:54
Replies: 8
by chris.S » 20 Mar 2009, 12:25

just put my engine back in after doing the gaskets will start and run but will only drive for 5 min when its hot and just loses power judders then...

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Last post by asahartz
23 Mar 2009, 16:54
oh bugger.. a couple of problems

Last post by clartsonly « 23 Mar 2009, 09:48
Replies: 3
by clartsonly » 22 Mar 2009, 17:09

there we are dylan star4ts up after a month sitting on the drive.. I am warming the oil in a 20 minute drive to make a change, and I notice the temp...

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Last post by clartsonly
23 Mar 2009, 09:48
Starter motor??

Last post by luckopig « 23 Mar 2009, 07:40
Replies: 2
by luckopig » 19 Mar 2009, 00:29

Very nearly went to swanage tonight. I think my starter has failed and will check connections etc as per Wiki :ok
My question is - can I...

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Last post by luckopig
23 Mar 2009, 07:40
Diesel 1700 heater motor

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 23 Mar 2009, 07:13
Replies: 2
by rubarb » 21 Mar 2009, 16:47

Help, i, trying to replace the heater motor. So far I have removed the dash and now trying to take the housing surrounding the heater motor. I have...

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Last post by Bilbo Blue
23 Mar 2009, 07:13
Rear wheel bearings

Last post by billy739 « 22 Mar 2009, 21:59
Replies: 1
by Tug » 22 Mar 2009, 20:38

Hi all,

Approx 18 months ago I changed inner and outer bearings on the rear hubs.....However I carried out a pre MOT inspection today and their...

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Last post by billy739
22 Mar 2009, 21:59
T25 slows from 40/50 to 10/20 for no apparent reason.

Last post by tigger2000 « 22 Mar 2009, 21:14
Replies: 8
by emcronin » 19 Jan 2009, 13:17

Help,

My 81 T25 is behaving very oddly.

Everything appears fine going along an A road at about 50 and without me changing anything that i am...

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Last post by tigger2000
22 Mar 2009, 21:14
Oil change frequency

Last post by Red Westie « 22 Mar 2009, 21:13
Replies: 8
by thechubbsdub » 19 Mar 2009, 12:57

Just gone through a mountain of receipts that came with my recently purchased van and noticed that the previous owner seems to have changed the oil...

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Last post by Red Westie
22 Mar 2009, 21:13
34 pict-4, off a 1.6ct air-cooled, upgrade?

Last post by phade « 22 Mar 2009, 15:06
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by Jarrod » 01 Mar 2009, 20:16

Basically, I've took my carb off because the auto-choke buggered up, so while it was off I thought I'd re-con the diaphragms etc... so I bought a kit...

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Last post by phade
22 Mar 2009, 15:06
Brake problem

Last post by phade « 22 Mar 2009, 15:02
Replies: 9
by MattyGreg05 » 21 Mar 2009, 17:10

Please can someone help me. just jumped in my van and it won't budge.

it feels like the rear brakes are seized on.
loads of revs won't release them...

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Last post by phade
22 Mar 2009, 15:02
smokey 1600TD JX

Last post by belgianbill « 22 Mar 2009, 10:02
Replies: 2
by belgianbill » 22 Mar 2009, 09:15

Ready for a saga? Try this - its driving me round the bend!!!

My 1600TD JX engine was coming to the end of its natural (144000 miles) so it got a...

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Last post by belgianbill
22 Mar 2009, 10:02
Gear Box oil change?

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 22 Mar 2009, 07:08
Replies: 20
by chriscburgess » 27 Feb 2009, 15:47
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Got a stiff one! gearbox that is! I would like to change the oil in the first instance. The van has had nine owners so who know if has ever been...
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Last post by Titus A Duxass
22 Mar 2009, 07:08
PAS

Last post by Aidan « 21 Mar 2009, 19:18
Replies: 2
by timthetrader » 21 Mar 2009, 15:55

Thinking of buying another t25 which is RHD like mine and its also petrol! It has power steering so how difficult would it be to take out the PAS and...

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Last post by Aidan
21 Mar 2009, 19:18
Anti-roll bar bush revisited

Last post by dink « 21 Mar 2009, 11:22
Replies: 2
by getunder » 20 Mar 2009, 20:30

While working under the van noticed that the nearside bush at the end of the roll bar was detached and had moved back along the roll bar. Passed an...

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Last post by dink
21 Mar 2009, 11:22
Hello...and oh bother.

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Mar 2009, 11:19
Replies: 19
by saabdub » 19 Mar 2009, 18:34
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Hello all. I'm John and i have been working on the engine of a camper that my friend bought last week...he has requested an engine HERE .
I pulled...
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Last post by HarryMann
21 Mar 2009, 11:19
Sensible Mods to Increase Performance

Last post by kev706 « 21 Mar 2009, 09:29
Replies: 9
by ridders » 18 Mar 2009, 21:07

Had a readup on old threads etc.
Its a 1984 1.9cc watercooled Holdsworth Hightop.
Took the van out on Saturday for its longest journey since owning...

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Last post by kev706
21 Mar 2009, 09:29
Getting desperate now!

Last post by y30man5 « 20 Mar 2009, 18:10
Replies: 38
by y30man5 » 17 Mar 2009, 14:02
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Hi,

My van (1.9DG) has been off the road for a month now! (mainly due to me needing to save up money!)

Anyhoo, I've replaced the starter motor...
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Last post by y30man5
20 Mar 2009, 18:10
mk1 golf/caddy 1.6 diesel wont start! please help (my daily)

Last post by Tommy D « 20 Mar 2009, 00:16
Replies: 4
by Tommy D » 19 Mar 2009, 14:51

hey all need some help..

my mk1 caddy 1.6 diesel wont GO!

it was idleing but as soo as you touch the the throttle it might rev a little but it...

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Last post by Tommy D
20 Mar 2009, 00:16
Power Steering

Last post by big red bus « 19 Mar 2009, 21:25
Replies: 4
by syncropaddy » 18 Mar 2009, 18:06

Anyone come up with an alternative to the VW pipes from pump to rack?

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Last post by big red bus
19 Mar 2009, 21:25
help oil pressure

Last post by chris.S « 19 Mar 2009, 20:35
Replies: 6
by chris.S » 19 Mar 2009, 16:39

right i have had my engine out to fit new rubbr head gaskets ect put it all in but cant get no oil pressure and is tickking like mad so i turned it...

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Last post by chris.S
19 Mar 2009, 20:35
Got a brand new steering column cover ...

Last post by VWlewis « 19 Mar 2009, 20:21
Replies: 5
by VWlewis » 19 Mar 2009, 16:15

Yes - VW still sell these for around £8 ... this is the plastic cover that goes over the top of the steering column just below the instrument binacle...

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Last post by VWlewis
19 Mar 2009, 20:21
WBX - Tappets, hydraulic or solid, how to tell ?

Last post by ghost123uk « 19 Mar 2009, 19:33
Replies: 2
by ghost123uk » 19 Mar 2009, 09:34

Tappets, hydraulic or solid, how to tell ?

Some of our WBX engines will have been retro fitted with solid tappets, often by an engine...

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Last post by ghost123uk
19 Mar 2009, 19:33
engine heads please help

Last post by jason k « 19 Mar 2009, 16:35
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by alant25 » 17 Mar 2009, 18:04

hi everyone
just had the news from the garage that my 2 litre Aircooled auto T25 1982 needs 2 new heads, anybody know roughly how much this is going...

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Last post by jason k
19 Mar 2009, 16:35
Rumbling on overrrun

Last post by Aidan « 19 Mar 2009, 14:56
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by Fozzie » 16 Mar 2009, 10:43

I have searched here and the Wiki, but not found this - any help appreciated.

It's a '88 1.6TD with recon engine and new turbo & clutch fitted 10k...

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Last post by Aidan
19 Mar 2009, 14:56
help needed !!!

Last post by Fritz « 19 Mar 2009, 13:29
Replies: 1
by stevo1980 » 19 Mar 2009, 11:59

Hi the oil leaks on my van are getting beyond a joke now, one from the end of the dip stick, sump plug and oil coming from the manifold where it...

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19 Mar 2009, 13:29

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