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Non-starter....2.1 DJ........Can't check wiki. FIXED

Last post by KarlT « 27 Jan 2009, 09:34
Replies: 7
by KarlT » 24 Jan 2009, 20:17

Hi my 2.1 is playing up.

Seemed ok last week, but this week I noticed it getting harder & harder to start Felt like it was only starting on 2/3...

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Last post by KarlT
27 Jan 2009, 09:34
Points on an 82 Aircooled?

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 26 Jan 2009, 23:41
Replies: 1
by Helga » 26 Jan 2009, 23:19

This is probably a stupid question, but does my 1982 Aircooled have 'points', what ARE points? It has a distributor, yes? What about a condensor?...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
26 Jan 2009, 23:41
my first job on the van - oil for 1.6td

Last post by Vanda « 26 Jan 2009, 22:26
Replies: 5
by Vanda » 25 Jan 2009, 21:24

evening all!

I'm hoping to do some work on the van myself for the first time next week (thank you Maxstu!). compared to some of the stuff I read...

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Last post by Vanda
26 Jan 2009, 22:26
coolant level

Last post by oldiguana « 26 Jan 2009, 21:03
Replies: 3
by jpee » 25 Jan 2009, 12:28

Hi all

Could some one explain about coolant levels. Two tanks, i assume top is header/top up tank and lower is expansion tank. Should there be...

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Last post by oldiguana
26 Jan 2009, 21:03
fuel tank problem

Last post by oldiguana « 26 Jan 2009, 20:57
Replies: 2
by Sir Chad » 26 Jan 2009, 17:31

Hi, I think I've got contaminated fuel. Anyone know the best way to empty a petrol fuel tank without taking it off the van?
Engine was a DG now is...

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Last post by oldiguana
26 Jan 2009, 20:57
2.1 injection van, engine stops when it feels like it!!

Last post by syncrosimon « 26 Jan 2009, 20:03
Replies: 3
by Chris Sullivan » 26 Jan 2009, 15:29

I have a 1988 2.1 injection van with a DJ engine that has just got a mind of it's own. The van runs fine, some would even say sweet , then for no...

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Last post by syncrosimon
26 Jan 2009, 20:03
FITTING A WATER-BOXER?

Last post by mcgill5 « 26 Jan 2009, 12:09
Replies: 5
by mcgill5 » 24 Jan 2009, 15:12

just trying to get together a list of average times people/workshops take to remove and refit a 1.9 water-boxer engine including bleeding and road...

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Last post by mcgill5
26 Jan 2009, 12:09
dead van ???

Last post by rottencabbagevan « 25 Jan 2009, 22:20
Replies: 9
by flateric » 24 Jan 2009, 14:48

hi. guys sorry it is under chat but can anyone solve my problem, on an 89 westy td not been run since middle dec.tried to start it battery fully...

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Last post by rottencabbagevan
25 Jan 2009, 22:20
Fuel Filler panel repair

Last post by windysurfer « 25 Jan 2009, 19:08
Replies: 15
by windysurfer » 25 Jan 2009, 11:41
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I'm going to get my filler panel sorted out. I'm guessing the best way to do this is to cut out the rot and replace with new.

Is there a repair...
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Last post by windysurfer
25 Jan 2009, 19:08
Fuel leak when full

Last post by John Hamilton « 25 Jan 2009, 18:33
Replies: 10
by Llamapup » 24 Jan 2009, 23:22

Hello All

My 1988 1.6 Diesel Westy appears to have a leak when the tank is full right to the top. I'm struggling to identify the leak. Are there...

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Last post by John Hamilton
25 Jan 2009, 18:33
Knocking noise

Last post by John Hamilton « 25 Jan 2009, 17:58
Replies: 5
by Wear Sunscreen » 25 Jan 2009, 11:04

Only had the van a few days and wondering what on earth I have done...ha ha

Anyway, knocking noise from somewhere only occurs when going slow ie....

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Last post by John Hamilton
25 Jan 2009, 17:58
T25 identification/chassis numbers

Last post by domiles1 « 25 Jan 2009, 16:30
Replies: 9
by domiles1 » 15 Jan 2009, 17:01

Apart from the VIN plate, are there any other chassis numbers anywhere on the bodywork or chassis. In addition to the VIN plate, I'm told there's a...

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Last post by domiles1
25 Jan 2009, 16:30
Van ID

Last post by lloyd « 25 Jan 2009, 12:12
Replies: 7
by wpserle » 25 Jan 2009, 09:59

Can any one tell me what kind of van this is?

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Thanks

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Last post by lloyd
25 Jan 2009, 12:12
Whiff of petrol...

Last post by funbus1 « 24 Jan 2009, 15:40
Replies: 5
by captaincalamityclam » 23 Jan 2009, 14:30

Getting a slight whiff of petrol, only when you stop as you walk passed the air vents on the rear of our T3 1.9 water cooled.

Have checked all the...

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Last post by funbus1
24 Jan 2009, 15:40
petrol and temp gauge?

Last post by phil n gayle « 23 Jan 2009, 21:45
Replies: 4
by phil n gayle » 23 Jan 2009, 20:16

Hi all,
for the last week i've noticed that the temp and petrol gauges are no longer working.
The temp gauge is not working at-all and the petrol...

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Last post by phil n gayle
23 Jan 2009, 21:45
Engine cleaning

Last post by Pepperami « 23 Jan 2009, 17:25
Replies: 2
by Pepperami » 23 Jan 2009, 17:10

Whats the best way to clean an engine in situ? Power wash, steam clean or by hand. Cheers.

PS I'm not turning into gtimadman i want to check for any...

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Last post by Pepperami
23 Jan 2009, 17:25
1.6td with new turbo, smokey

Last post by binner « 22 Jan 2009, 22:30
Replies: 1
by binner » 04 Jun 2008, 12:00

Hi all

Got a 1.6TD fitted in a syncro. It originally had a JX but spat a cambelt and a replacement JR was sourced. This was then rebuilt and a new...

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Last post by binner
22 Jan 2009, 22:30
Coolant change question

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Jan 2009, 21:38
Replies: 2
by sln123 » 22 Jan 2009, 20:34

With only a cold, wet drive to work on I bought the parts to service my bus but ended up taking it to a local garage recomended to me to get it done....

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Jan 2009, 21:38
clunky, slightly awkward gear changes.

Last post by T-3PO « 22 Jan 2009, 21:20
Replies: 8
by Olly » 13 Jan 2009, 19:59

Hello,

Changing gear in my 1.6td van is becoming a bit clunky and awkward, especially in first 5 - 10 mins of driving. once or twice it hasn't...

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Last post by T-3PO
22 Jan 2009, 21:20
Pushrodtube guard

Last post by jed the spread « 22 Jan 2009, 16:33
Replies: 2
by putney » 22 Jan 2009, 01:42

Are these vital,one of mines about to fall off!!

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Last post by jed the spread
22 Jan 2009, 16:33
Whats a dead engine worth?

Last post by Taipan « 22 Jan 2009, 16:08
Replies: 7
by Taipan » 08 Jan 2009, 12:56

HI All
I have a 2.0l air cool engine that went rattly and lost power. I've put another engine in now and am going to sell the old one. Any ideas on...

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Last post by Taipan
22 Jan 2009, 16:08
Fuel pump bolts.

Last post by pedro « 22 Jan 2009, 09:26
Replies: 3
by pedro » 21 Jan 2009, 20:28

A daft question I know but.
Any idea what size the torx bolts are on a 2 litre Aircooled?
I had to remove one with molegrips, and it's now had it....

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Last post by pedro
22 Jan 2009, 09:26
carb problem / ignition problem

Last post by phade « 21 Jan 2009, 23:52
Replies: 3
by chris.S » 20 Jan 2009, 18:36

ok my van is a 1984 df engine on a solex carb trying to set it up and its being a "bar-steward" runs when the choke is on but when the choke cuts of it...

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Last post by phade
21 Jan 2009, 23:52
tapperty tap tap

Last post by jaydog « 21 Jan 2009, 21:01
Replies: 5
by jaydog » 21 Jan 2009, 15:28

Hello again, i need some advises, Haven't started my van for a while due to dead battery, new years day was the last time it was running, i have now...

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Last post by jaydog
21 Jan 2009, 21:01
peirburg carbs

Last post by cubensis « 21 Jan 2009, 20:52
Replies: 5
by chris.S » 21 Jan 2009, 17:54

is the inlet manifold different to the solex one or can i get an adapter plate?

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Last post by cubensis
21 Jan 2009, 20:52
Air flow meter T25 fuel injection - HELP

Last post by Headley18 « 21 Jan 2009, 19:56
Replies: 3
by robinpxyz » 20 Jan 2009, 08:51

I've also posted this under general chat.

Does anyone know where I can get an air flow meter for a T25 SS prefix 2.1 fuel injection engine - I'm...

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Last post by Headley18
21 Jan 2009, 19:56
Fuel Filter

Last post by jason k « 21 Jan 2009, 19:18
Replies: 2
by albertramsbottom » 21 Jan 2009, 15:36

Hi

What sort of fuel filter do I need for my 2ltr 1982 Aircooled van. The only one i can find is this one:

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Last post by jason k
21 Jan 2009, 19:18
WHAT SHOCKS??

Last post by jason k « 21 Jan 2009, 19:12
Replies: 3
by phatboy » 21 Jan 2009, 13:12

Hello.. can anyone recommend what shocks are best suited to lowering my Autohomes Komet - I'm assuming that with the high-top etc.. it's quite heavy....

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Last post by jason k
21 Jan 2009, 19:12
1.9 DG Petrol 1989 Autosleeper

Last post by fairwynds « 21 Jan 2009, 18:30
Replies: 1
by davesarge » 19 Jan 2009, 12:47

Hi,

My van seems to stay on choke for an awful long time, I have changed the pull down unit thinking it was failing but it does not appear to have...

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Last post by fairwynds
21 Jan 2009, 18:30
Has anyone fitted Porsche steering wheel?

Last post by Pepperami « 21 Jan 2009, 17:49
Replies: 2
by markscoot » 21 Jan 2009, 17:43

Cheers fella,Thats the exact one Im looking for,do you know if the splines go staight on?

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Last post by Pepperami
21 Jan 2009, 17:49
cylinder heads

Last post by hercules « 21 Jan 2009, 17:29
Replies: 3
by hercules » 20 Jan 2009, 15:43

Hi all well today i chang all my exhaust and nuts for bass, went well :ok .but in doing it i take off the tin cover to the head as it was on the...

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Last post by hercules
21 Jan 2009, 17:29
fan belt hell

Last post by Syncro G « 21 Jan 2009, 14:21
Replies: 4
by soldendave » 20 Jan 2009, 22:32

hi everyone
what a find this site was just joined recently and have already found a few people with some problems i have encountered/solved in the...

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Last post by Syncro G
21 Jan 2009, 14:21
Strange clunking from rear end

Last post by thegamwellsmythes « 21 Jan 2009, 11:47
Replies: 9
by apjoe18 » 20 Jan 2009, 14:00

Everytime i go around right handers theres a knocking coming from the rear of the van, sounds like knock....knock...knock. i was thinking cv joints...

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Last post by thegamwellsmythes
21 Jan 2009, 11:47
Oil Strainer

Last post by Laurie « 21 Jan 2009, 10:36
Replies: 1
by Dubstar » 20 Jan 2009, 09:31

Anyone done one on a 2ltr CU? Going to change mine at the weekend when I do my oil change, just wondering are they a pain or dead easy? And what do...

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Last post by Laurie
21 Jan 2009, 10:36
my van is leaning to one side at the back

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 21 Jan 2009, 07:14
Replies: 3
by john » 20 Jan 2009, 14:28

Looking at the back of my van it is leaning to one side.I have had it to a couple of garages and have been told the suspension is ok.
One said it wos...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
21 Jan 2009, 07:14
Auto vs Manual ?

Last post by 1664 « 20 Jan 2009, 00:23
Replies: 8
by captaincalamityclam » 14 Jan 2009, 08:11

Am going to look at a T3 van today that has an automatic gearbox, what is the pro's/cons of auto over manual, also are they plagued with problems,...

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Last post by 1664
20 Jan 2009, 00:23
Flashing water light AGAIN!!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 19 Jan 2009, 17:56
Replies: 1
by Pepperami » 19 Jan 2009, 17:50

I did start from page one from that certain book. I found one of the water connections needed nipping up, which i did.
Topped the water up so that...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
19 Jan 2009, 17:56
steam?

Last post by jpee « 19 Jan 2009, 17:52
Replies: 1
by jpee » 19 Jan 2009, 15:18

Hi all

1985 1.9 watercooled.

Was going up a very steep incline today, van missed slightly then poured out a fog of white 'smoke'. Turned off engine...

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Last post by jpee
19 Jan 2009, 17:52
Retro fitting Cruise Control / Throttle Lock

Last post by Willoughby « 19 Jan 2009, 13:28
Replies: 5
by Willoughby » 18 Jan 2009, 23:09

Hi

Just wondering it anyone has retro fitted a Throttle Lock or Cruise Control to a T25.

I have a 81 2ltr CU and was thinking of fitting an Eagle...

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Last post by Willoughby
19 Jan 2009, 13:28
Noooooooooooooooooooooo do I need a new engine?

Last post by palmerw « 19 Jan 2009, 13:12
Replies: 9
by palmerw » 13 Jan 2009, 22:23

Hi again,

I've recently been posting about some issues I've been having with poor running, starting and fuel consumption here onclick=...

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Last post by palmerw
19 Jan 2009, 13:12
Buzzer of DOOM. Problem at dash end.

Last post by bigherb « 19 Jan 2009, 12:11
Replies: 6
by KarlT » 17 Jan 2009, 17:16

Problem is a Dash end. but PCD looks pretty good.
Oil light doesn't come on. Nor does buzzer. Swapped bulb but still no go.
What do I look at/test on...

6 Replies

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Last post by bigherb
19 Jan 2009, 12:11
Brake fluid

Last post by Red Westie « 19 Jan 2009, 10:52
Replies: 4
by jaylo264 » 18 Jan 2009, 18:25

has anyone used DOT 5 fluid on t25 brake system ?
jaylo

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Last post by Red Westie
19 Jan 2009, 10:52
Fresh water tap advice please

Last post by piholland « 19 Jan 2009, 08:00
Replies: 2
by piholland » 18 Jan 2009, 20:35

Hey chaps,

My 89 california tap is a bit shot. The tap top has broken off, this was because the mech that turned the micro switch on seemed to be...

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Last post by piholland
19 Jan 2009, 08:00
Should gearbox be central

Last post by dickspanner « 18 Jan 2009, 23:27
Replies: 15
by dickspanner » 13 Jan 2009, 10:05
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I know this sounds a bizaar question, but last night as one of my final jobs of the night i offered the geearbox ends of my driveshafts to the...
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Last post by dickspanner
18 Jan 2009, 23:27
scraping noise from steering wheel...

Last post by Red Westie « 18 Jan 2009, 22:18
Replies: 5
by kathyshack » 18 Jan 2009, 13:08

My steering wheel is making a scraping noise when i turn it. Its defo an internal noise. Any ideas what i need to look at?
This bloody van is doing...

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Last post by Red Westie
18 Jan 2009, 22:18
how heavy??

Last post by armyphil « 18 Jan 2009, 19:19
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by armyphil » 18 Jan 2009, 08:41

is a 1.6td with crate round it do you think????

i am thinking bout 70kg is that bout right cheers

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Last post by armyphil
18 Jan 2009, 19:19
Clutch pipe

Last post by Pepperami « 18 Jan 2009, 18:35
Replies: 21
by Pepperami » 17 Jan 2009, 15:08
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What size is the clutch pipe?
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Last post by Pepperami
18 Jan 2009, 18:35
Help! Non-starter

Last post by Ian Hulley « 18 Jan 2009, 17:46
Replies: 6
by alexm77 » 17 Jan 2009, 10:52

I got my van last weekend (1.9D 1Y). Everything seemed fine when driving last weekend, but just tried to start it after it sitting there all week and...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
18 Jan 2009, 17:46
T25 B*****D bolt - HELP needed please!!

Last post by Therunner « 18 Jan 2009, 13:20
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by charlie_cheeze » 17 Jan 2009, 20:00

Hey you guys, PLEASE if you read this help me out by checking the link to the photo I took of a problem bolt on the starter motor of my 1980 T25....

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Last post by Therunner
18 Jan 2009, 13:20
vw golf mk 4 engine in 81 bus??!!

Last post by toomanytoys « 18 Jan 2009, 11:40
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by redmimosa » 18 Jan 2009, 01:39

Ok, so I have a dilemma, have a kickass 2.0 petrol 2001 golf that I can't sell for love nor money, also a 1981 T25 whose engine sounds sick. Is it...

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18 Jan 2009, 11:40

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