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HOLY SMOKE! in the cab

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 27 Apr 2009, 16:32
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by minke » 20 Apr 2009, 11:06

I feel lousy, i have help convince my son to buy a T25 camper. He went for an Aircooled mid 80's. Nice looking van, but he went to Snowdon tuther day...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
27 Apr 2009, 16:32
Diesel engine type query

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 27 Apr 2009, 16:26
Replies: 6
by Wyandotte » 23 Apr 2009, 20:10

Hi,

As a new member, please bear with me if this has been asked before (can't see anything on the search though). My van is a 1985 RHD tin top. It...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
27 Apr 2009, 16:26
Clutch/Flywheel

Last post by Mocki « 27 Apr 2009, 14:56
Replies: 15
by BaaaadSlider » 27 Apr 2009, 09:11
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Right i have been experiencing juddering when in first gear starting off, van is a 1980 2ltr Aircooled twin carbs running on LPG.
Clutch cable was...
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Last post by Mocki
27 Apr 2009, 14:56
When good engines go bad.. Is there anyone to turn to?

Last post by Willoughby « 27 Apr 2009, 14:54
Replies: 9
by citydreams » 27 Apr 2009, 10:12

Hi,

I have a bit of a problem. A year ago I purchased a new engine for my air cooled. I decided upon a modified engine which I was told would...

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Last post by Willoughby
27 Apr 2009, 14:54
T25 exhaust bits 1600 ct

Last post by A KIRK « 27 Apr 2009, 14:06
Replies: 3
by dublemel » 27 Apr 2009, 11:33

Hi all , anybody suggest the best place to source exhaust bits for the above? Will def. need back box maybe more . Cant seem to find on Just Kampers...

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Last post by A KIRK
27 Apr 2009, 14:06
dodgy gearchange, number--- (engine mounts)

Last post by ermie571 « 27 Apr 2009, 09:58
Replies: 4
by nrxx » 27 Apr 2009, 00:17

thought this may be of use/interest to someone. Had my hightop for a month or two now, no particular problems ('87, 1.9 DG, 4 speed), slightly...

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Last post by ermie571
27 Apr 2009, 09:58
Steering boot gaiter?

Last post by BigTam « 27 Apr 2009, 08:11
Replies: 14
by BIG D » 25 Feb 2009, 21:00

Hi,

Probably a daft question is there 2 steering gaiters on each side I have a t25 1.7 diesel if that makes a difference,i thought there was 1 each...

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Last post by BigTam
27 Apr 2009, 08:11
Header Tank cap - does it look right?

Last post by Fritz « 26 Apr 2009, 22:25
Replies: 2
by Pootle » 26 Apr 2009, 21:17

My header tank was leaking and huge clouds of steam billowing up when the water spilt onto the exhaust. When I removed the header tank cap, one of...

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Last post by Fritz
26 Apr 2009, 22:25
TD 1.6 gearbox swap 5 speed for 4 speed?

Last post by Domberch « 26 Apr 2009, 20:26
Replies: 3
by Domberch » 23 Apr 2009, 15:10

Hello good people at 80-90!
Ive got a Caravelle td 1.6, 1989. Been advised that my gearbox is Kapput, and that 5 speeds are hard to come by. Has...

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Last post by Domberch
26 Apr 2009, 20:26
Vibration through steering wheel

Last post by toolsntat « 26 Apr 2009, 20:19
Replies: 4
by Rockhead_Rumple » 26 Apr 2009, 19:17

Finally got my 81 a/c 2 litre back on the road. All is well bar at higher speeds (60mph+) there is an intermitted wobble/vibration through the...

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Last post by toolsntat
26 Apr 2009, 20:19
clutch

Last post by little.legs « 26 Apr 2009, 19:46
Replies: 8
by dannyg1985 » 24 Apr 2009, 09:28

rite i found a puddle under my van yesterday :x had a good old nosey underneath with me missus pumping the clutch. and found out that the leak is...

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Last post by little.legs
26 Apr 2009, 19:46
exhausting a DG engine

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Apr 2009, 19:13
Replies: 5
by dink » 26 Apr 2009, 14:45

how possible is using type 1 exhaust parts on a DG motor, I'm thinking J tubes, and then a merged header and a single quiet back box
looking at the...

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Apr 2009, 19:13
Help... Van cutting out on idle

Last post by clartsonly « 26 Apr 2009, 15:22
Replies: 16
by Poddington » 22 Apr 2009, 18:57
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Hi,

Van was running badly, sounded like was on three cyclinders, and was cutting out on idle, i.e. when coming to a stop at the lights.

Put on...
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Last post by clartsonly
26 Apr 2009, 15:22
Have my dampers collapsed???????????????

Last post by dugcati « 26 Apr 2009, 14:25
Replies: 12
by Pepperami » 25 Apr 2009, 18:49

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Last post by dugcati
26 Apr 2009, 14:25
some urgent advice please-t25 rear hubs/bearing

Last post by Fritz « 26 Apr 2009, 07:24
Replies: 3
by vanjam » 25 Apr 2009, 13:13

Anyone free and knowledgeable to give me a call re extent of play allowable between splined hub annd splined shaft on o/s rear 1985 1.9 wc Thought I...

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Last post by Fritz
26 Apr 2009, 07:24
Oil leaking from brake servo vacuum unit (or whatever its ca

Last post by lhd « 25 Apr 2009, 21:26
Replies: 7
by benico » 21 Apr 2009, 14:29

Not sure of its proper name but I am leaking oil from the vacuum pump(?) which gives brake servo assistance (located top right of engine) I have...

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Last post by lhd
25 Apr 2009, 21:26
She won't fill up!?

Last post by Mocki « 25 Apr 2009, 20:56
Replies: 12
by twofakie » 25 Apr 2009, 18:15

Hi, has anyone got an idea about the following issue, I cant seem to get more petrol than about a 3rd full in my tank..i was convinced it was the...

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Last post by Mocki
25 Apr 2009, 20:56
Diesel JX Exhaust Manifold Blowing

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 25 Apr 2009, 16:02
Replies: 2
by hanloncole » 24 Apr 2009, 21:05

Hello
i've got blowing from the manifold where it meets the engine, and obviously need to tak ethe manifold off to rectify.
I've heard that the...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
25 Apr 2009, 16:02
Crisis ..............

Last post by blu trukkie « 25 Apr 2009, 15:33
Replies: 5
by blu trukkie » 25 Apr 2009, 09:52

Does anyone know how long the bolts are, that hold the main alternator bracket onto the engine block on 1.9 DG. This is the bracket with 2 m8 bolts...

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Last post by blu trukkie
25 Apr 2009, 15:33
Curious: RHD pedal positioning

Last post by peasant « 25 Apr 2009, 15:05
Replies: 6
by peasant » 25 Apr 2009, 11:35

I've never driven a RHD, but I've seen a few pictures now of the RHD pedal arrangement and it looks a bit ...well ...uncomfortable.

With the LHD...

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Last post by peasant
25 Apr 2009, 15:05
SS Nuts On SS Bolts?

Last post by dink « 25 Apr 2009, 13:43
Replies: 13
by fried chicken » 23 Apr 2009, 19:24

My mechanic I sometimes use says SS Nuts on SS bolts is a bad idea as they bind together? Has anyone had this happen? I am just about to fit my new...

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Last post by dink
25 Apr 2009, 13:43
no brakes!!!!

Last post by VWCamperfan « 25 Apr 2009, 12:24
Replies: 16
by Therunner » 01 Apr 2009, 16:45
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just been for a quick test drive with the new engine & now it has twin carbs there
was nowhere for the servo to go..
doh, i don't know what to do, i...
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Last post by VWCamperfan
25 Apr 2009, 12:24
Non Phosphate coolant

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Apr 2009, 17:57
Replies: 9
by kevtherev » 23 Apr 2009, 20:39

I have been reading an article regarding the effect of Phosphates in the coolant additive, causing the pitting in the Alloy heads, thus causing the...

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Last post by kevtherev
24 Apr 2009, 17:57
A couple of rear brake questions

Last post by irishkeet « 24 Apr 2009, 09:59
Replies: 13
by irishkeet » 21 Apr 2009, 15:48

Hello

I took the rear wheels off today to spray and I thought i may as well have a look at the rear brakes while I was at it.
I read the excellent...

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Last post by irishkeet
24 Apr 2009, 09:59
1.9 dg oil warning buzzer (with a difference)

Last post by Ian Hulley « 24 Apr 2009, 08:32
Replies: 5
by jake1953 » 23 Apr 2009, 20:03

Having bought my van 4 weeks ago, it has sat on the drive since. All was well during the test drive and the owner brought it to my house from 50...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
24 Apr 2009, 08:32
Just lost my tailpipe! - Carb Refurb

Last post by chriscburgess « 24 Apr 2009, 07:16
Replies: 4
by albertramsbottom » 21 Apr 2009, 10:35

Hi

Just noticed that I have lost my tail pipe and I have an appointment with Steve at Gasure this saturday for a carb refrub.

Will this make a...

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Last post by chriscburgess
24 Apr 2009, 07:16
Head swap!

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 23 Apr 2009, 23:03
Replies: 3
by tony750cc » 23 Apr 2009, 21:45

Quick question hopefully with an easy reply, will a Golf 1600 GTD cylinder head fit the 1.6 TD in my van? i know mine is dead as it got well and...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
23 Apr 2009, 23:03
2.1i into 1.9 dg??

Last post by maxstu « 23 Apr 2009, 22:16
Replies: 12
by toolsntat » 20 Apr 2009, 15:18

Is this a straight swap or with it being bigger engine are other things needing sorting :?: :?:
Thanks

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Last post by maxstu
23 Apr 2009, 22:16
Rear wheel bearings

Last post by ricicles « 23 Apr 2009, 21:09
Replies: 16
by Pepperami » 22 Apr 2009, 17:29
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Where is the best place to get rear wheel bearings and who wants to help me change them :wink:
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Last post by ricicles
23 Apr 2009, 21:09
Type of oil for oilite bush?

Last post by Mark Foss « 23 Apr 2009, 21:01
Replies: 3
by Mark Foss » 23 Apr 2009, 20:38

Hi Folks.

I am about to replace my starter and have also a new bush to fit once its removed. I am wondering what type of oil to soak the bush in.......

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Last post by Mark Foss
23 Apr 2009, 21:01
Blowing hot air

Last post by rugchucker « 23 Apr 2009, 18:39
Replies: 3
by togga » 23 Apr 2009, 15:10

My heater is blowing hot air all the time, even when set to cool flow & it's getting mighty hot in the cab. The cooling system seems ok, so is it...

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Last post by rugchucker
23 Apr 2009, 18:39
Help needed for Sharkey!

Last post by tigsbirman « 23 Apr 2009, 18:14
Replies: 10
by tigsbirman » 23 Apr 2009, 07:17

There's an oil leak but can't track it down.

Only takes a couple minutes with engine running and oil is spraying all over engine bay. All the hoses...

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Last post by tigsbirman
23 Apr 2009, 18:14
1600 to 2.0l

Last post by richnewton « 23 Apr 2009, 12:05
Replies: 3
by umgum » 20 Apr 2009, 09:53

my 1600ct is totalled

so what i need to know is will a 2.0l fit onto a 1600 gearbox

and what else will i need to know

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Last post by richnewton
23 Apr 2009, 12:05
diesel filter help

Last post by Red Westie « 23 Apr 2009, 11:48
Replies: 9
by T'Onion » 22 Apr 2009, 18:02

Hi All
I've replaced the filter in the engine bay , easy enough to do , but the one in the wheel arch is proving to be the problem , reason I can't...

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Last post by Red Westie
23 Apr 2009, 11:48
Fuel tank breather pipe grommets

Last post by Ian Hulley « 23 Apr 2009, 10:22
Replies: 8
by zanzibaa » 21 Apr 2009, 17:31

1.9DG Fuel tank connectors - where from?

No idea as to how, but that is what my fuel loss problem turned out to be - broken T piece connector bits...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
23 Apr 2009, 10:22
Starter Motors

Last post by maxstu « 23 Apr 2009, 00:54
Replies: 2
by maxstu » 21 Apr 2009, 22:09

What's the difference between LUCAS starter motors with ref 025 911 023 and 025 911 023 A?

Ta very much :)

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Last post by maxstu
23 Apr 2009, 00:54
Help with a few question on fuel system

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Apr 2009, 21:14
Replies: 3
by f1fan111 » 21 Apr 2009, 20:52

Hi

Tonight we was removing the LPG system from out 1600cc air cooled T25 and just want to comfirm a few things

Is this the proper fuel pump?...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Apr 2009, 21:14
Stripped sump threads

Last post by jake1953 « 22 Apr 2009, 21:01
Replies: 5
by jake1953 » 22 Apr 2009, 11:26

The sump plug threads (1987 1.9 watercooled DG engine) are stripped in the casing and I have now re-tapped to 16mm x 1.5 threads.
My sump plug sits...

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Last post by jake1953
22 Apr 2009, 21:01
smoking van

Last post by Fritz « 22 Apr 2009, 20:20
Replies: 1
by rubyvan » 22 Apr 2009, 19:56

I have a 1.6td jx engine in the van, the glowplugs have been changed but the van is smoking black on startup then this goes away when started can...

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Last post by Fritz
22 Apr 2009, 20:20
cv joint leak

Last post by alexm77 « 22 Apr 2009, 19:42
Replies: 8
by alexm77 » 07 Apr 2009, 18:14

I've noticed what looks like oil (possibly grease) on the bottom of the gearbox. It seems to be leaking from one of the inner cv joints, but hard to...

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Last post by alexm77
22 Apr 2009, 19:42
1.6 Diesel head gaskets

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 22 Apr 2009, 15:21
Replies: 1
by mrted » 22 Apr 2009, 14:41

Does anyone know what the difference is between pre 85 and later head gaskets for the 1.6 as there is a big price difference.

Thanks

John

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
22 Apr 2009, 15:21
Starter bush (not olite)

Last post by Aidan « 22 Apr 2009, 05:54
Replies: 5
by Steve T » 21 Apr 2009, 12:40

Hi
For 1984 DG 1.9 Water Cooled (starter that has shaft supported in bell housing in olite bush)
Wonder if anyone can confirm part number (from...

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Last post by Aidan
22 Apr 2009, 05:54
Air cooled or water cooled or what?

Last post by dugcati « 22 Apr 2009, 00:14
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by Helga » 21 Apr 2009, 23:07

Now, my 1982 air cooled 2 litre IS air cooled.... I know that because there is no radiator lol... BUT she has a lower grill on her front, i.e an air...

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Last post by dugcati
22 Apr 2009, 00:14
Ignition timing??

Last post by campervanman « 21 Apr 2009, 21:09
Replies: 1
by bennwedge » 21 Apr 2009, 21:08

Hi all, I'm in the middle of rebuilding my 2lt cu a/c engine and have got to set the ignition timing , i've got a stroboscopic timing light but have...

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Last post by campervanman
21 Apr 2009, 21:09
1.9DG Engine problem

Last post by Superfly « 21 Apr 2009, 17:06
Replies: 11
by Superfly » 02 Apr 2009, 17:25

Hi,

The thing is I have found the air filter and the breather that goes to the top of the carb to be damp, so something is a miss. It also stinks of...

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Last post by Superfly
21 Apr 2009, 17:06
CS and ME heads and by the way what is a CH engine?

Last post by Dubwana « 21 Apr 2009, 13:19
Replies: 8
by Dubwana » 17 Apr 2009, 16:19

1.6 diesel, none turbo, 1981 van with cracked up rusted head. Still looking for a head for my block but soon I'll be looking for a new head myself....

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Last post by Dubwana
21 Apr 2009, 13:19
Petrol tank neck size

Last post by Bigplatty « 21 Apr 2009, 12:25
Replies: 3
by Bigplatty » 21 Apr 2009, 10:15

Hi all, I recently found a hole in the petrol tank on my 81 bus.
So I purchased a replacement petrol tank, but found the hole where the filler goes...

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Last post by Bigplatty
21 Apr 2009, 12:25
CU pushrod seals, where from?

Last post by The_blue « 21 Apr 2009, 10:50
Replies: 14
by The_blue » 08 Apr 2009, 06:28

I've not found anywhere in the UK listing seals for the 2l CU engine. Any ideas?

Thanks!

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Last post by The_blue
21 Apr 2009, 10:50
Slight Misfire on 2.0 Aircooled

Last post by DaisyAirHead « 20 Apr 2009, 19:24
Replies: 11
by Tug » 18 Apr 2009, 08:17

Morning....

Wondering if any one has any ideas why my camper has developed a slight misfire in 2nd / 3rd above 3000 rpm.

Cruises nice in 4th up to...

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Last post by DaisyAirHead
20 Apr 2009, 19:24
Turning over quick enough?

Last post by Aidan « 20 Apr 2009, 18:21
Replies: 6
by TOMMY THE CAT » 10 Apr 2009, 17:21

Just bumping this thread up a bit :D
Ok guys and gals still cant get it going!
Changed the bush in the nose of the starter got jump leads on it...

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Last post by Aidan
20 Apr 2009, 18:21

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