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Reluctant to start when hot

Last post by SYNCRO « 20 May 2009, 10:11
Replies: 15
by SYNCRO » 13 May 2009, 23:48
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Year of manufacture: 1990
Engine size: 1900
Engine code if applicable: DG
right hand drive
transmission type: manual
Fuel type: petrol

I've found...
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Last post by SYNCRO
20 May 2009, 10:11
Thermostat location? Still Looking!!!

Last post by ojsmith « 20 May 2009, 10:10
Replies: 16
by meggles » 17 May 2009, 14:01
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Dear VW,
OK, you've had your fun. Now please tell me where you hid the thermostat. :? It's a 1.6 diesel from a 1986 van.
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Last post by ojsmith
20 May 2009, 10:10
possible head gasket failure

Last post by Ian Hulley « 20 May 2009, 08:53
Replies: 7
by jaylo264 » 17 May 2009, 20:30

Nowt in wiki on this , and wonder if anyone can tell me , if the cooling system gets a bit pressurised by failure of head gasket/water seal, do the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
20 May 2009, 08:53
Crank oil seal

Last post by conrad « 20 May 2009, 00:10
Replies: 13
by helga592 » 19 May 2009, 08:40

Hi 1.9 watercooled running on lpg
I had the ckank oil seal replased (behind the flywheel). Its just come back from the garage thrid time the guy has...

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Last post by conrad
20 May 2009, 00:10
Is this excessive oil use - please help!

Last post by ghost123uk « 19 May 2009, 22:06
Replies: 21
by snowythebudgie » 11 May 2009, 05:50
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Hi All,

I'm hopefully days from being a virgin T3 owner after I've finally find a 1983 1.9 petrol T3 that I like and feels nice to drive! I honestly...
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Last post by ghost123uk
19 May 2009, 22:06
2.0 engine rebuild

Last post by jason k « 19 May 2009, 20:21
Replies: 5
by umgum » 18 May 2009, 17:37

do i have to stay with the hydrolic lifters or can i put standard ones in

also if i can put either in which is best

thanks ken

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Last post by jason k
19 May 2009, 20:21
Turbo return pipe

Last post by pocolow « 19 May 2009, 10:13
Replies: 2
by pocolow » 19 May 2009, 09:53

Does any one know where I can get an oil return pipe that goes from the turbo to the sump on a 1990 1.6 td JX engine as mine is seeping oil and it is...

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Last post by pocolow
19 May 2009, 10:13
Diesel engine number location

Last post by pocolow « 19 May 2009, 08:52
Replies: 7
by pocolow » 18 May 2009, 20:55

Ok this is embarrassing. I have a1990 1.6 td diesel camper, which I know has had a replacement engine and I want to make sure all the DVLA details...

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Last post by pocolow
19 May 2009, 08:52
VAcum unit on jx diesel

Last post by orangescotty « 18 May 2009, 20:34
Replies: 5
by orangescotty » 13 May 2009, 10:51

I have a vacum unit on my pump.....it seems to be leaking oil.....the small pipe is attached from the in let manifold
but there is another small pipe...

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Last post by orangescotty
18 May 2009, 20:34
1.6 four speed gearbox

Last post by awilli58 « 18 May 2009, 20:10
Replies: 2
by awilli58 » 18 May 2009, 19:04

Hello, I have a 1.6 four speed gearbox (1.6 NA diesel engine), it jumps out of 2nd have to physically hold in, also can't find 3rd from 4th and 1st...

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Last post by awilli58
18 May 2009, 20:10
My van is guttless

Last post by Rozzo « 18 May 2009, 19:35
Replies: 12
by jojorose » 06 May 2009, 19:50

My van is driving like a sack of old spuds. It used to be quite poky, now its struggling up hills etc.

Had a tow back from Bristol to Sheffield...

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Last post by Rozzo
18 May 2009, 19:35
Erratic idle DG engine

Last post by jimmyt « 18 May 2009, 19:30
Replies: 4
by jimmyt » 16 May 2009, 18:26

Hi all,

I have an 86 Holdsworth camper with a DG engine. It sat on my drive for several months without being run but was working fine when I bought...

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Last post by jimmyt
18 May 2009, 19:30
van trying to cut out

Last post by ermie571 « 18 May 2009, 05:42
Replies: 5
by tonymolloy » 17 May 2009, 18:46

coming back from alltypes today doing about 70mph and the van was trying to cut out,pull in a few times check all connections in engine bay but found...

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Last post by ermie571
18 May 2009, 05:42
Gearbox Oil

Last post by bigherb « 17 May 2009, 23:08
Replies: 3
by Tug » 16 May 2009, 16:45

Hi All,

Just a Quick question. Which Viscosity of Transmission fluid should be used. I know it says 8Ow in the wiki or 75-90w....but which is...

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Last post by bigherb
17 May 2009, 23:08
juddering a bit - what could it be?

Last post by pmulcahy « 17 May 2009, 20:31
Replies: 15
by RachelDaisy » 13 Aug 2008, 17:17
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Air cooled 2L flat 4 (in water cooled van - don't ask! :evil: )
Serviced and oil changed in June - went to Cornwall and back in July (no problems),...
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Last post by pmulcahy
17 May 2009, 20:31
Camshaft for CU Engine

Last post by brian17n « 17 May 2009, 18:12
Replies: 3
by brian17n » 17 May 2009, 07:32

Hi,
Does anybody know where I can get a camshaft for a 1981 Aircooled, CU 2 litre with hydraulic tappets.
I have one on back order at VW Heritage but...

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Last post by brian17n
17 May 2009, 18:12
Delay in firing when turning ignition

Last post by ju « 17 May 2009, 15:15
Replies: 5
by ju » 16 May 2009, 16:35

Hi, any help please. I have an Aircooled 2l van which has recently started having a problemwhen starting. When you turn the key there is a delay...

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Last post by ju
17 May 2009, 15:15
Aircooled tinware screws.. what thread?

Last post by CovKid « 17 May 2009, 14:36
Replies: 1
by wasserleaker » 17 May 2009, 12:43

Wondered if anyone knows what thread size the short crosshead screws are, that are used to hold the tin-ware together on a 2.o a/c engine?? they look...

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Last post by CovKid
17 May 2009, 14:36
1.6d loss of power & smoke!

Last post by Hoss « 17 May 2009, 12:32
Replies: 9
by browner » 06 Apr 2009, 10:33

Pulling my hair out - Owned my 25 for about 5 years with no major problems. In October last year while on me hols it started to lose power and kick...

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Last post by Hoss
17 May 2009, 12:32
Decoupler

Last post by Aidan « 17 May 2009, 07:49
Replies: 1
by kezboosnez » 16 May 2009, 23:00

Where and how do i get one of these and fit it. It's for the wifes caravelle, just to make life a little easier for her and the VC, as it'll mostly...

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Last post by Aidan
17 May 2009, 07:49
Changing 1600 ct engine

Last post by stealbikes « 17 May 2009, 07:39
Replies: 4
by stealbikes » 16 May 2009, 16:49

hello,

ive just changed over my old ct engine, for another one out of a friends shed.
everything has gone alright, apart from i have just realised...

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Last post by stealbikes
17 May 2009, 07:39
CO

Last post by Simon Baxter « 16 May 2009, 19:52
Replies: 3
by fullsunian » 15 May 2009, 12:18

Just trying to set the CO up at work and was wondering what most of you set yours to...1.5?? 2.0 litre air cooled by the way :oops:

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Last post by Simon Baxter
16 May 2009, 19:52
t25 1.6 ct carb

Last post by Therunner « 16 May 2009, 19:24
Replies: 2
by stephen t25 » 16 May 2009, 16:35

Hi all i'm after a solex second hand or new 1.6 petrol 1982 t25 ct carb but am struggling to get one any ideas ?
Or an alternative carb that will fit...

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Last post by Therunner
16 May 2009, 19:24
16td JX Diesel pump throttle arm ,drip drip!!

Last post by winston wolf « 16 May 2009, 18:01
Replies: 3
by winston wolf » 10 May 2009, 12:02

I have serched the forum after noticing a very small diesel leak coming from the throttle arm on the pump housing.

I found one post relating to this...

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Last post by winston wolf
16 May 2009, 18:01
Brake Fluid Resevoir?

Last post by mwheatley « 16 May 2009, 15:36
Replies: 2
by mwheatley » 16 May 2009, 14:16

Hi All,

At the risk of sounding stupid I'm going to ask the following question:

Where on my 1990 LHD Transporter Westy would I find the brake fluid...

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Last post by mwheatley
16 May 2009, 15:36
piston barrel shims

Last post by Aidan « 16 May 2009, 05:45
Replies: 1
by steve7 » 14 May 2009, 20:23

can any one please tell me were i can get piston barrel shims
for a 2000cc air cooled code cu. im also in need of a top engine bolt the ones that go...

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Last post by Aidan
16 May 2009, 05:45
Query - Possible Carb Problem

Last post by Fritz « 15 May 2009, 22:02
Replies: 1
by baxterstrikesback » 15 May 2009, 21:08

1st Post!

My 1983 1.9 waterboxer has been driving very erratically lately esp at low revs and when in traffic / slow speed it is almost impossible...

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Last post by Fritz
15 May 2009, 22:02
1987 1.6 td water pump pulley

Last post by paddy1960 « 15 May 2009, 21:53
Replies: 5
by paddy1960 » 26 Apr 2009, 21:09

Hi - apologies I'm on a roll with questions
the water pump v belt slips and squeals on start up. I have tried to adjust it be removing the shims but...

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Last post by paddy1960
15 May 2009, 21:53
oil pressure relief valve spring

Last post by jake1953 « 15 May 2009, 11:17
Replies: 3
by jake1953 » 14 May 2009, 09:53

Does anyone know where I will get an oil pressure relief valve spring for a 1.9 gg engine? Obsolete part apparently.
VW garage can't help. My oil...

3 Replies

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Last post by jake1953
15 May 2009, 11:17
Exhaust..is it the right one?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 14 May 2009, 23:12
Replies: 9
by willard » 12 May 2009, 19:33

Hi, I have a 1.9DG water cooled F reg camper hightop (89?) which has dropped it's tail pipe on the road thanks to a rusty silenser. Having looked...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
14 May 2009, 23:12
Petrol Gauge / Sender

Last post by CycloneMike « 14 May 2009, 19:17
Replies: 2
by CycloneMike » 14 May 2009, 06:27

Is there more than one combination of petrol sender and dash gauge?
The reason I ask is my petrol gauge always reads under. It moves in proportion...

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Last post by CycloneMike
14 May 2009, 19:17
High oil pressure

Last post by AngeloEvs « 14 May 2009, 14:30
Replies: 1
by jake1953 » 14 May 2009, 12:26

Sorry for being a pain in the ar5se of late but vw garage say my oil pressure is too high which could be the cause of the buzzzer and oil light...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
14 May 2009, 14:30
ball joint replacement any idea how much £??

Last post by Ian Hulley « 14 May 2009, 12:39
Replies: 3
by Therunner » 14 May 2009, 12:14

the van we were doing up for our friend needs a front suspension ball joint
doing for the mot,. can anyone please give me an idea what it might cost...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
14 May 2009, 12:39
Hydraulic tappet wierdness

Last post by syncrosimon « 14 May 2009, 12:22
Replies: 13
by joshb » 09 Dec 2008, 14:31

I checked my tappets today (1.9 DG) and they were all screwed in much more than 1 1/2 turns from just touching the valves! I adjusted them to the 1...

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Last post by syncrosimon
14 May 2009, 12:22
Heater hose

Last post by billy739 « 14 May 2009, 08:40
Replies: 3
by colin davies » 12 May 2009, 21:34

Could somebody please tell me what the i.d. of the heaterhose (matrix to engine) is, it looks like 19mm (3/4 ) I'd like to be sure before I remove...

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Last post by billy739
14 May 2009, 08:40
Refitting water pump belt

Last post by Wavehead « 14 May 2009, 08:06
Replies: 2
by Wavehead » 13 May 2009, 11:42

I am struggling to refit my water pump belt after removing the pump to fit a new gasket. Am I right on assuming that the pulley attcahed to the pump...

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Last post by Wavehead
14 May 2009, 08:06
overheating

Last post by tonytech « 14 May 2009, 07:41
Replies: 4
by carrie » 12 May 2009, 20:28

hi i think i have major problems my t25 is overheating a lot to the point where the red light is flashing so we stop check the coolant and top it up...

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Last post by tonytech
14 May 2009, 07:41
Would this Failt the MOT?

Last post by dink « 13 May 2009, 20:55
Replies: 18
by bmouthboyo » 12 May 2009, 20:42
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Hi guys,

I have loked high and low but cannot seem to find an answer.

Basically i have purchased a T25 and it has had an engine conversion. Now for...
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Last post by dink
13 May 2009, 20:55
syncro coolant pipes

Last post by lhd « 13 May 2009, 16:25
Replies: 2
by lhd » 13 May 2009, 05:04

Am I correct in thinking that the long 2.1 syncro plastic coolant pipe(feed) will fit a 2wd 2.1, but not vica-versa?
I did post this in the Syncro...

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Last post by lhd
13 May 2009, 16:25
brake equlizer !

Last post by paulweld « 13 May 2009, 10:38
Replies: 2
by paulweld » 12 May 2009, 20:41

Hi anyone had trouble with this unit stopping brake pressure to rear ? ( or front even though its to control pressure to rear ) having a continuing...

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Last post by paulweld
13 May 2009, 10:38
Heat exchanger??

Last post by toolsntat « 12 May 2009, 23:42
Replies: 3
by BIG D » 11 May 2009, 16:07

Hi,

Cant get wiki to work!!so here is my question does anyone know how much of a job a heat exchanger is to do on a 2.0 Aircooled t25 x reg,is it...

3 Replies

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Last post by toolsntat
12 May 2009, 23:42
Crunching gearbox & oil on the drive?

Last post by steve n liz « 12 May 2009, 21:16
Replies: 2
by steve n liz » 12 May 2009, 21:06

Hi guys and gals,we recently came back from a week in wales,which was evenful on the way home,basically when say,you stop at a junction and try and...

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Last post by steve n liz
12 May 2009, 21:16
primary handbrakecable!!!!!!!!!!

Last post by Dave W « 12 May 2009, 21:13
Replies: 5
by Dave W » 07 May 2009, 22:46

Trying to source a new replacement primary handbrake cable (the one that goes from the lever to the balance bar above the petrol tank), my local...

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Last post by Dave W
12 May 2009, 21:13
coolant thermostat ???

Last post by dannyg1985 « 12 May 2009, 20:33
Replies: 7
by dannyg1985 » 11 May 2009, 16:53

sorry but wiki aint workin !!! where do i finf me coolant thermostat? i really need to test it,

cheers dan

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Last post by dannyg1985
12 May 2009, 20:33
DG cylinder head

Last post by necromonger « 12 May 2009, 17:06
Replies: 2
by necromonger » 12 May 2009, 16:56

just rebuilding my DG 1.9 watercooled 1987 engine, have come to put the cylinder heads back on, and have cleaned off which is left and right DOH!!!!....

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Last post by necromonger
12 May 2009, 17:06
Help! Lower control arm bolts

Last post by Steve P « 12 May 2009, 14:54
Replies: 5
by Steve P » 11 May 2009, 19:42

Don't know where to start.

I've got to replace the front springs and shocks on the van. Found when I was doing the radius rod bushes that the n/s...

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Last post by Steve P
12 May 2009, 14:54
metal fuel injector pipes

Last post by Simon Baxter « 11 May 2009, 21:08
Replies: 9
by nickola40 » 11 May 2009, 19:09

Hi all,

I've got a 1.6 turbo diesel vanagon westfalia 1989 model camper and was wondering where i could purchase a metal fuel injector pipe.
The...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
11 May 2009, 21:08
where can i find this water hose?

Last post by kevtherev « 11 May 2009, 19:27
Replies: 3
by davegoat » 11 May 2009, 14:17

I need to find a new water hose for my 2.1 petrol, the hose in question is the metal one which comes from the bottom right of the water pump and runs...

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Last post by kevtherev
11 May 2009, 19:27
Bleeding cooling system

Last post by toomanytoys « 11 May 2009, 15:52
Replies: 1
by Oldjets » 11 May 2009, 13:12

Picture the scene - the day before (Thurs) we were due to leave for Vanwest, I was checking the van round and thought that the water pipe that runs...

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Last post by toomanytoys
11 May 2009, 15:52
1.9DG NO oil pressure...

Last post by ghost123uk « 11 May 2009, 09:24
Replies: 1
by norclaj » 11 May 2009, 07:45

Hi all....

First post on here as im trying to help a colleague out with his T25....

Its a 1.9 DG engine, which he has completley rebuilt. The...

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11 May 2009, 09:24

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