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Brake Calipers...

Last post by HarryMann « 19 Feb 2009, 21:35
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by PEET » 19 Feb 2009, 21:18

Will post 85 calipers and discs retro fit onto pre 85 hubs or do I need the uprights too? :?

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Last post by HarryMann
19 Feb 2009, 21:35
refitting exhaust

Last post by R0B « 19 Feb 2009, 20:58
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by murdoch » 19 Feb 2009, 18:23

can i ask you a quick question, when refit my exhaust (2ltr cu ), should i use jointing paste aswell as the new gaskets, or just the new gaskets on...

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Last post by R0B
19 Feb 2009, 20:58
Leaded/Unleaded

Last post by John Hamilton « 19 Feb 2009, 16:50
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by John Hamilton » 19 Feb 2009, 15:20

Can anybody tell me please what year vw changed from leaded to unleaded engines on campers

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Last post by John Hamilton
19 Feb 2009, 16:50
Anti Roll Bar and speedo question?

Last post by Red Westie « 18 Feb 2009, 23:55
Replies: 5
by armyphil » 17 Feb 2009, 17:45

Do all campers have an anti roll bar because mine hasnt got any linkages to the hub Via a rod or any sign of one ever beig fittedon the front of the...

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Last post by Red Westie
18 Feb 2009, 23:55
Bush rod tubes

Last post by jason k « 18 Feb 2009, 22:28
Replies: 7
by Daisy murtle » 18 Feb 2009, 16:23

vw autohome 2ltr air cooled T25 1981

can anybody explain the procedure of replacing our bush rod tubes ? our mechanic would love some help with the...

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Last post by jason k
18 Feb 2009, 22:28
Oli Breather Hose & break/ clutch

Last post by Ian Hulley « 18 Feb 2009, 13:00
Replies: 7
by willard » 17 Feb 2009, 12:39

I need to repalce the breather hose on my van and the only one I can source on-line is £35+ which is down right criminal. Volkspares are sposed to do...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
18 Feb 2009, 13:00
1.9DG carb replacements - whos best??

Last post by eatcustard « 18 Feb 2009, 12:39
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by jonnyg » 16 Feb 2009, 15:28

looking to replace my pierburg with a weber carb but unsure who is best to get one from.

JK do one for £300 but have none in stock

Anyone else able...

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Last post by eatcustard
18 Feb 2009, 12:39
Starter Motor Bits fell into the engine

Last post by Ian Hulley « 17 Feb 2009, 19:12
Replies: 6
by Timmo » 17 Feb 2009, 12:06

Hi,
Well I decided to buy the a van with a broken engine! (smart or very stupid!)
What happened is that the started motor has disintegrated and...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
17 Feb 2009, 19:12
Clutch Slave Cylinder - Support Strap ?

Last post by Aidan « 17 Feb 2009, 09:55
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by Yozza » 17 Feb 2009, 06:11

Hello,
This one has been bugging me for a while, so it's time to 'post the issue' on the forum...

I have a '88 2.1i DJ, however, at some stage...

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Last post by Aidan
17 Feb 2009, 09:55
starter motor problem solved

Last post by ringo « 16 Feb 2009, 19:23
Replies: 1
by weldore » 16 Feb 2009, 18:15

ive had a dicky starter since i had the van,i had it to bits and back together and it would be ok for a while then play up again.i just swapped the...

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Last post by ringo
16 Feb 2009, 19:23
1.6 Diesel Crankshaft Bolt Difficulties

Last post by weldore « 16 Feb 2009, 18:26
Replies: 6
by nenenaiad » 14 Feb 2009, 19:19

Hi,

Have put van into 4th, but I am having problems getting the swing to undo the crankshaft bolt, with a long tube on the socket wrench.

Anybody...

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Last post by weldore
16 Feb 2009, 18:26
Clutch Query

Last post by Robin! « 16 Feb 2009, 18:26
Replies: 5
by Robin! » 12 Feb 2009, 23:11

Hi folk,

Some of you may remember I put about a post about my van passing her MOT only for the clutch to go the next day.

Away to cut along story...

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Last post by Robin!
16 Feb 2009, 18:26
Are all the cylinders firing??!!

Last post by Red Westie « 16 Feb 2009, 16:59
Replies: 3
by Helga » 14 Feb 2009, 18:18

Just changed all my HT leads and king lead, and my 82 air cooled is running much better - I think... The thing is I accidently pulled a lead off...

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Last post by Red Westie
16 Feb 2009, 16:59
rear spring codes

Last post by billyoneball « 15 Feb 2009, 21:19
Replies: 21
by billyoneball » 12 Feb 2009, 17:19
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hello, my rear springs have 2 paint marks on em, one yellow,one green, like two little stripes together, wassat all about then ?
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Last post by billyoneball
15 Feb 2009, 21:19
Obscure Engine Code/Number question (DJ).

Last post by billy739 « 15 Feb 2009, 18:38
Replies: 3
by multiphil » 15 Feb 2009, 01:54

Guys,

I'm a bit obsessed with the history of my van, so forgive this one... :roll:

Bit of a strange question maybe, but is anyone clued-up enough...

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Last post by billy739
15 Feb 2009, 18:38
Re - 1986 1.6 Diesel Transporter

Last post by caveman « 15 Feb 2009, 16:51
Replies: 19
by nenenaiad » 12 Feb 2009, 00:28
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Hi,

I would be very interested to hear from those of you who have a 1.6 Diesel Engined Transporter, whether or not you need to use the Cold starting...
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Last post by caveman
15 Feb 2009, 16:51
1.9 DG Problem

Last post by y30man5 « 15 Feb 2009, 14:10
Replies: 7
by y30man5 » 05 Feb 2009, 16:08

Hi everyone.

Got a problem with my 1983 T25, it's a 1.9 DG engine.

Mostly it starts fine, sometimes a bit difficult but I gather that's just cos...

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Last post by y30man5
15 Feb 2009, 14:10
1.9DG - cant get CO above .10%

Last post by multiphil « 15 Feb 2009, 11:34
Replies: 20
by jonnyg » 12 Feb 2009, 12:02
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I got me a 1.9 DG, a recon unit from elite VW. I have put it all in and gone to gas it to check its running right. The CO level is sitting at 0.10%...
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Last post by multiphil
15 Feb 2009, 11:34
How reliable is your DJ WBX?

Last post by fix « 15 Feb 2009, 00:12
Replies: 13
by Mr Bean » 12 Feb 2009, 21:53

I bought mine as a bit of a wreck and as I had just retired didn't mind spending some time and cash on putting it right while I got used to the idea....

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Last post by fix
15 Feb 2009, 00:12
Have I got a siezed engine or is it starter problem? Please!

Last post by marble « 14 Feb 2009, 22:19
Replies: 10
by KarlT » 13 Feb 2009, 12:51

Hi.
Non starting 1.9 TD out of golf. I've never seen it running. Told it siezed while driving.
Been told I've got a siezed engine but.............

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Last post by marble
14 Feb 2009, 22:19
Bypass idle cut off valve

Last post by Dud « 14 Feb 2009, 20:19
Replies: 2
by Dud » 14 Feb 2009, 18:21

I have a 2l Aircooled, and a little machined hole (which could possibly have had something fall off?????) behind the bypass idle cut off valve on the...

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Last post by Dud
14 Feb 2009, 20:19
how long to change a clutch master cylinder?

Last post by T'Onion « 14 Feb 2009, 20:08
Replies: 7
by lloyd » 14 Feb 2009, 16:16

Think mine is seeping. Wondering how long does it take to change one. Anything I need to know special about it? Best place to get one?

Thanks

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Last post by T'Onion
14 Feb 2009, 20:08
Carbs

Last post by steve8090 « 14 Feb 2009, 20:04
Replies: 1
by Tug » 14 Feb 2009, 17:06

Hi

My Camper is running a little rough since it has been away in the unit for 6 months.
The van is a 2.0 Aircooled running standard twin Carbs......

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Last post by steve8090
14 Feb 2009, 20:04
Master cylinder

Last post by Ian Hulley « 14 Feb 2009, 11:38
Replies: 2
by dazwatson » 13 Feb 2009, 23:34

Hi,

I've just put a new clutch master cylinder on the van, no problems, I had crimped the brake fluid pipe to the clutch cylinder and changed it no...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
14 Feb 2009, 11:38
Overheating problem at -13??

Last post by ridders « 14 Feb 2009, 08:45
Replies: 15
by ding-dang-dhu » 09 Feb 2009, 09:11
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Morning,

Up here in Aberdeenshire it fell to -17 about 10 miles away from my house. According to my wife's car the temp in our drive was -13. I...
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Last post by ridders
14 Feb 2009, 08:45
Where is vacuum hose used on T25?

Last post by Mocki « 14 Feb 2009, 08:23
Replies: 2
by cubensis » 13 Feb 2009, 23:58

I have a spare amount of vacuum hose and have replaced the various lenghs from the carb, this was the only 3.5mm hose i could see used in the engine...

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Last post by Mocki
14 Feb 2009, 08:23
glowplug relay

Last post by nenenaiad « 13 Feb 2009, 22:41
Replies: 1
by bustersmate » 13 Feb 2009, 18:15

was wondering if anyone had a wiring diagram for the glow plug relay on an early 1.6d, the wiring on mine is all over the place,with wires solderd on...

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Last post by nenenaiad
13 Feb 2009, 22:41
1988 VW Transporter 78PS?

Last post by Pepperami « 13 Feb 2009, 20:14
Replies: 7
by wardandy » 12 Feb 2009, 07:40

Hi,

Can anyone tell me what, if any, is the difference between a Transporter 78PS and a T25 / T3?

I'm looking at a '88 Transporter 78PS 1.9l Petrol...

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Last post by Pepperami
13 Feb 2009, 20:14
bay engine into a T25?

Last post by CovKid « 13 Feb 2009, 19:40
Replies: 1
by alant25 » 13 Feb 2009, 18:17

hi
could anybody please tell me if a 2litre Aircooled engine manual gearbox from a 1979 bay will fit into my automatic 1981 T25, it has got a seized...

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Last post by CovKid
13 Feb 2009, 19:40
westy t25 starting problem

Last post by mart 475 « 13 Feb 2009, 19:05
Replies: 4
by mart 475 » 07 Feb 2009, 17:18

help! im new to the forum and own a 1986 club joker 2.1 petrol.recently after a short journey my bus wouldnt start.i checked,with a spare plug,and it...

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Last post by mart 475
13 Feb 2009, 19:05
Leaking van STILL fed up of hide and leak!

Last post by wee bugger « 13 Feb 2009, 07:35
Replies: 7
by vdubstar » 11 Feb 2009, 20:01

I am not sure where to post this as have posted a few times over the last 15 or so months! Everytime I try something or think have solved it It comes...

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Last post by wee bugger
13 Feb 2009, 07:35
Do i tap it with a hammer.

Last post by Fritz « 13 Feb 2009, 00:14
Replies: 6
by Jutstar » 12 Feb 2009, 21:04

My starter motor is sticking i think.....................when starting i need to hold the key for a bit longer than usual, then it might turn a...

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Last post by Fritz
13 Feb 2009, 00:14
Water Level Control Unit

Last post by Syncro G « 12 Feb 2009, 20:26
Replies: 5
by trundletruc » 11 Feb 2009, 21:02

My 1984 DG engined van has got the dreaded coolant flashing red light syndrome.

It only happens when the van has been laid up for a while. To begin...

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Last post by Syncro G
12 Feb 2009, 20:26
Cutting out in the rain!?

Last post by Vdub89 « 12 Feb 2009, 20:21
Replies: 9
by Vdub89 » 10 Feb 2009, 11:59

Hi there i was just wondering if anyone had any ideas of what i could do or what could be wrong as my van kept cutting out last night? I have 2.1mv...

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Last post by Vdub89
12 Feb 2009, 20:21
Overheating/Headgasket?

Last post by jason k « 12 Feb 2009, 17:30
Replies: 5
by ridders » 10 Feb 2009, 20:51

1.9 watercooled 1984 Hightop

If the headgasket goes on a watercooled van can this pressurise the coolant system with exhaust/combustion gases and...

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Last post by jason k
12 Feb 2009, 17:30
What't the std size of alternator for a 2ltr Aircooled.

Last post by Willoughby « 12 Feb 2009, 00:09
Replies: 3
by Willoughby » 11 Feb 2009, 23:16

Hi

Reading thro wiki and posts looks to be 45A but a m8 has told me it should be 90A.

Thanks in advance

Kev

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Last post by Willoughby
12 Feb 2009, 00:09
Grommets on bus?

Last post by BIG D « 11 Feb 2009, 22:54
Replies: 5
by BIG D » 02 Feb 2009, 19:46

Hi does anyone know where to get grommets that are located under the sills on both sides mine have perished when i removed to wax oil?
Regards Dave

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Last post by BIG D
11 Feb 2009, 22:54
solex 34 pict-5 carb

Last post by Fritz « 11 Feb 2009, 18:18
Replies: 1
by jackfish » 11 Feb 2009, 17:55

HELP, I have an air leak by the linkage on my carb so is backfiring all the time have tested with wd 40 and its definately the carb is there anyway...

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Last post by Fritz
11 Feb 2009, 18:18
ridiculous heater control question

Last post by caveman « 11 Feb 2009, 00:34
Replies: 20
by caveman » 02 Feb 2009, 20:17
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I asked this on The samba without much satisfaction. I didn't get an owners manual with my 1990 transporter, so i'm just trying to figure out my...
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Last post by caveman
11 Feb 2009, 00:34
Front Brakes Binding

Last post by Fritz « 10 Feb 2009, 22:33
Replies: 2
by ridders » 10 Feb 2009, 20:38

1984 T25 Hightop 1.9 watercooled.

Front brakes binding. Where do I start? What is causing them both to bind? Was thinking of stipping down the front...

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Last post by Fritz
10 Feb 2009, 22:33
Help ive lost me gears

Last post by marble « 10 Feb 2009, 21:36
Replies: 2
by marble » 14 Jan 2009, 07:42

HELP I have a 1981 2ltr air cooled. driving to work monday morning jumped out of 4th gear and unable to find it again. Then same in third. got to...

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Last post by marble
10 Feb 2009, 21:36
diesel brake pump

Last post by weldore « 10 Feb 2009, 18:21
Replies: 4
by weldore » 09 Feb 2009, 23:33

hi,dropped the engine over the weekend and started to swap bits onto the 1y i bought and i noticed that the plastic bit that the vaccum pipe connects...

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Last post by weldore
10 Feb 2009, 18:21
Sensors & starting problems!

Last post by Mushr00m « 10 Feb 2009, 17:45
Replies: 2
by Mushr00m » 10 Feb 2009, 17:16

Hi all.

On Sunday my '83 T25 westy refused to start having not been used for 3 days. It's ran perfect for 4 months since buying it & this was the...

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Last post by Mushr00m
10 Feb 2009, 17:45
Stalling and stuff

Last post by beergut100 « 10 Feb 2009, 14:47
Replies: 3
by beergut100 » 03 Feb 2009, 18:25

Hi
When I go to work in the mornings, my van always runs absolutely fine on either LPG or petrol and never stalls. On the way home from work,...

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Last post by beergut100
10 Feb 2009, 14:47
quick radiator question

Last post by Fritz « 09 Feb 2009, 22:53
Replies: 1
by JamesT25 » 09 Feb 2009, 15:33

Hello,

i'm in the process of stripping the bits out of my van and swapping all that needs be swapped. replaced the radiator but on the box it says...

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Last post by Fritz
09 Feb 2009, 22:53
Engine Code - VW .455

Last post by Aidan « 09 Feb 2009, 20:56
Replies: 2
by Autosleeper12 » 09 Feb 2009, 19:22

My first post and probably a good place to start is to try and find out what replacement engine is in my 1985 Autosleeper 1.9 petrol. Where the...

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Last post by Aidan
09 Feb 2009, 20:56
exhaust

Last post by armyphil « 09 Feb 2009, 20:06
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by armyphil » 08 Feb 2009, 09:02

where can i get a downpipe (from manifold to centre section) for a 1.6 N/A i have googled but cant find one as mine is rotten :roll: along with many...

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Last post by armyphil
09 Feb 2009, 20:06
Red flashing temp light....can you help ?

Last post by retrokamper « 09 Feb 2009, 19:11
Replies: 17
by sherlock » 21 Dec 2007, 15:04
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Hi all, My van drives like a dream but of late the temp light comes on when starting (as it should ) but instead of settleing down to just before...
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Last post by retrokamper
09 Feb 2009, 19:11
FLASHING COIL LIGHT

Last post by jamesc76 « 09 Feb 2009, 16:53
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by MattyGreg05 » 09 Feb 2009, 14:08

Hey guys, just finished putting the dash in my 1997 GOLF 1.9TDI ESTATE after a problem with the clutch pedal which rendered it off the road for 5...

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Last post by jamesc76
09 Feb 2009, 16:53
Exhaust problems

Last post by maxstu « 09 Feb 2009, 16:12
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by VWCamperfan » 07 Feb 2009, 12:17

What were you doing to get that stuck there???????!!!!!! :? :lol:

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09 Feb 2009, 16:12

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