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Running rough and cutting out

Last post by clartsonly « 12 Apr 2009, 18:55
Replies: 3
by Poddington » 12 Apr 2009, 10:01

Hi,

Had the van for 3 weeks and the probs have started, reckon I've done ok to get this far though thinking back to my last one!

When running, the...

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Last post by clartsonly
12 Apr 2009, 18:55
thermostat replacement

Last post by clartsonly « 12 Apr 2009, 18:51
Replies: 23
by clartsonly » 02 Apr 2009, 08:21
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Okay bear with me some history

for 2 years my temp gauge didn't work, eventually I changed the correct sensor and it worked, but always looked very...
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Last post by clartsonly
12 Apr 2009, 18:51
Clutch Slave

Last post by clartsonly « 12 Apr 2009, 18:46
Replies: 1
by jgibson808 » 12 Apr 2009, 17:55

I am hopefully coming to the end of my engine rebuild. It's only taken me 15 months to raise the cash and get my butt in to gear, but things are...

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Last post by clartsonly
12 Apr 2009, 18:46
Really knocking and banging...

Last post by phade « 12 Apr 2009, 16:21
Replies: 4
by Helga » 04 Apr 2009, 20:02

Hi, there has been a loud thumping and banging from the back of my 82 Aircooled T25 recently, I though it was something vibrating but couldn't find...

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Last post by phade
12 Apr 2009, 16:21
Fuel Pump Hose - New Pump

Last post by bigherb « 12 Apr 2009, 14:43
Replies: 4
by DaveB » 12 Apr 2009, 09:48

I've got a new fuel pump for my 1.9 1989 Petrol Watercooled. It is the JK model
It all fits fine apart from the feeder hose.

The new pump has an 8mm...

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Last post by bigherb
12 Apr 2009, 14:43
Straight Engine Swap for 1.6 Diesel

Last post by camper « 12 Apr 2009, 07:50
Replies: 1
by Dubwana » 12 Apr 2009, 07:02

My 1.6D (non turbo) head is shot in my 1981 van. I am thinking of dropping in an alternative engine. But I don't want to do any changes to mountings,...

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Last post by camper
12 Apr 2009, 07:50
Cold Start Lever ? ?

Last post by peteabbott « 11 Apr 2009, 22:06
Replies: 2
by peteabbott » 11 Apr 2009, 20:16

Just got my 1Y in and just have a queiry with the pump if someone can help please.
Now I have ignored all the dangly wires and just used solenoid...

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Last post by peteabbott
11 Apr 2009, 22:06
HELP - Stripped Threads

Last post by getunder « 11 Apr 2009, 22:01
Replies: 6
by ridders » 10 Apr 2009, 20:45

After spending the last few months trying to get the van on the road I have now come across yet another of the previous owners bodges. Decided to...

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Last post by getunder
11 Apr 2009, 22:01
My speedo has never worked. I need help.

Last post by The Silver Surfer « 11 Apr 2009, 21:41
Replies: 6
by The Silver Surfer » 11 Apr 2009, 18:00

I consulted the haynes

and found this.....

on my passenger wheel.

it looks like some thing is missing. There is a cable at the wheel but...

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Last post by The Silver Surfer
11 Apr 2009, 21:41
1.6DT Top tips & Alternator belt- what is it?

Last post by peasant « 11 Apr 2009, 20:57
Replies: 3
by singlewestfalia » 11 Apr 2009, 20:27

Hi, just joined,

I have now had my 1.6 Diesel turbo (1989) for 6-8 months and am still very much a novice. Have recently had it serviced and have...

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Last post by peasant
11 Apr 2009, 20:57
Pierburg Automatic Choke

Last post by ricicles « 11 Apr 2009, 11:55
Replies: 14
by AngeloEvs » 09 Apr 2009, 14:17

I have no ptoblems with modern Auto chokes that interface with modern Engine management systems but the Pierburg Auto choke is, for me and a lot of...

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Last post by ricicles
11 Apr 2009, 11:55
Losing coolant

Last post by wee bugger « 11 Apr 2009, 09:12
Replies: 3
by wee bugger » 11 Apr 2009, 05:27

Morning,

I have coolant leaking from my header tank (1.6D) from around the level sensor. Its a new one that went in yesterday. The old sensor was...

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Last post by wee bugger
11 Apr 2009, 09:12
what do they do?

Last post by callanish « 10 Apr 2009, 23:26
Replies: 7
by jake1953 » 07 Apr 2009, 21:34

At the bottom of a gearstick where it becomes an H shaped fork ( just in front of where the front linkage is bolted to the gearstick). there are...

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Last post by callanish
10 Apr 2009, 23:26
no power underload!

Last post by sharonjpp « 10 Apr 2009, 21:47
Replies: 4
by sharonjpp » 10 Apr 2009, 16:16

l stupidly thought l had nearly compleated my 1.6 - 1.9 1Y conversion only taken 5 mnths and coming close to a nervous breakdown finally everything...

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Last post by sharonjpp
10 Apr 2009, 21:47
Belt size

Last post by getunder « 10 Apr 2009, 21:18
Replies: 3
by el sketcho » 10 Apr 2009, 09:26

I've just replaced the alternator on my van and have thought I might as well change the belt while I'm doing it. Does anyone know the number of the...

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Last post by getunder
10 Apr 2009, 21:18
RICCICLES

Last post by ricicles « 10 Apr 2009, 21:11
Replies: 3
by Pepperami » 04 Apr 2009, 08:52

I think we need to have a look at my clutch pipe mate. My resevoir keeps emptying. Im thinking of replacing it with some of this. onclick=...

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Last post by ricicles
10 Apr 2009, 21:11
Diesel Pump reconditioning - advice please!

Last post by sharonjpp « 10 Apr 2009, 16:03
Replies: 3
by Mayor Goldie Wilson » 10 Apr 2009, 08:29

i have a 1988 1.6td JX - recently fitted recon only done my first 500 miles in it- which goes well.
However i have recently noticed a small diesel...

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Last post by sharonjpp
10 Apr 2009, 16:03
Twin carb refurb?

Last post by Dubstar « 10 Apr 2009, 08:38
Replies: 6
by Helga » 09 Apr 2009, 18:55

Hi

My 1982 twin carbs, off my 2 lite Aircooled, are both leaking - I have been told by my garage that the seals are gone, they say they would change...

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Last post by Dubstar
10 Apr 2009, 08:38
fuel hose bore size for a 1y

Last post by oldiguana « 09 Apr 2009, 18:44

by oldiguana » 09 Apr 2009, 18:44

is yours missin owduck.......if not the one thats already on will do......i always whip the banjos(joints)off and take them with me to make sure i...

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Last post by oldiguana
09 Apr 2009, 18:44
engine 1.9dg electrics

Last post by scootersjamie « 09 Apr 2009, 13:01
Replies: 2
by scootersjamie » 05 Apr 2009, 08:53

here we go so many questions ,just fitted not so new 1.9 dg engine to my van ,when i removed my old 1 marked all the wires wot goes to where ,as at...

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Last post by scootersjamie
09 Apr 2009, 13:01
Cv Bolts

Last post by peterg « 09 Apr 2009, 09:02
Replies: 2
by peterg » 08 Apr 2009, 17:05

Where can I obtain new Cv bolts? Any idea of the spec for them if ordering from bolt shops? Ta

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Last post by peterg
09 Apr 2009, 09:02
Vacuum hose

Last post by NeilC « 09 Apr 2009, 07:00
Replies: 5
by NeilC » 07 Apr 2009, 08:05

Hi all, the vacuum unit at the back of the air filter box seems like it should have a hose connected to the large opening on its right (for...

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Last post by NeilC
09 Apr 2009, 07:00
Radiator Cooling Fan Plug

Last post by clartsonly « 09 Apr 2009, 05:47
Replies: 4
by ridders » 08 Apr 2009, 20:27

Under the front of the van earlier with the spare wheel out and carrier lowered. Noticed the back of the cooling van behind the radiator had a 6 or...

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Last post by clartsonly
09 Apr 2009, 05:47
2.0 litre a/c leaking oil badly!

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 08 Apr 2009, 22:42
Replies: 5
by Rockhead_Rumple » 05 Apr 2009, 20:48

This is abit of an ongoing saga.

Recently brought a 2.0 ltre a/c that had siezed. Gave it full strip down, service and managed to get it running...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
08 Apr 2009, 22:42
New alternator for a diesel

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 08 Apr 2009, 22:33
Replies: 2
by el sketcho » 08 Apr 2009, 18:29

Well the alternator has given up the ghost so I need to get a new one, I'd like to get one with higher output level. What would people recommend? My...

2 Replies

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
08 Apr 2009, 22:33
Where's My Gears Gone?

Last post by ridders « 08 Apr 2009, 20:49
Replies: 2
by ridders » 08 Apr 2009, 20:23

Whilst doing a 15 mile journey today I lost 3rd & 4th gear for the last mile. Was fine before. No noise from box or smells. 1st, 2nd and reverse all...

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Last post by ridders
08 Apr 2009, 20:49
Rounded 8mm allen on the front wishbone

Last post by gti mad man « 08 Apr 2009, 19:50
Replies: 10
by chuckle-bus-tom » 06 Apr 2009, 18:35

Whilst lowering the van I have managed to round off one of the 8mm allen bolts that hold the wishbone and link arm together. Do I:

a) use an...

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Last post by gti mad man
08 Apr 2009, 19:50
Weber Carb Set Up - struggle under acceleration

Last post by Rockhead_Rumple « 08 Apr 2009, 19:32
Replies: 9
by Rockhead_Rumple » 07 Apr 2009, 17:42

I have a single weber conversion kit on my 1981 2.0 litre a/c engine. Re-Installed it this morning (engine/carb not worked for 4 years), and after...

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Last post by Rockhead_Rumple
08 Apr 2009, 19:32
Starter motor then?

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT « 08 Apr 2009, 17:26
Replies: 28
by TOMMY THE CAT » 01 Apr 2009, 17:49
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Well got some jump leads on the batt and to me it just sounds like the starter isn't turning quick enough?!?
I just found my receipt and some...
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Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
08 Apr 2009, 17:26
Brake Servo Vacuum Hose

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 08 Apr 2009, 16:04
Replies: 7
by Bowton Lad » 06 Apr 2009, 21:57

I need to replace the brake servo vacuum hose on the 1.9 DG engine in my van. This is the flexible braided hose that runs from the n/s inlet manifold...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
08 Apr 2009, 16:04
Confusing coolant filling instructions

Last post by stuey69 « 08 Apr 2009, 15:04
Replies: 21
by getunder » 11 Mar 2009, 13:38
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Reg. 01-07-85 Dg.Petrol engine. After reading the coolant instruction Wikis and others I approached filling my van with coolant with trepidation. As...
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Last post by stuey69
08 Apr 2009, 15:04
Rocker gear sprung wire

Last post by CovKid « 08 Apr 2009, 13:02
Replies: 3
by saabdub » 08 Apr 2009, 08:03

I have re-built a 2 litre CU coded air cooled engine..got everything back together but i'm lost as to the correct position of the sprung wire that...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Apr 2009, 13:02
Power Steering Inconsistent

Last post by TimC « 08 Apr 2009, 11:55
Replies: 4
by TimC » 07 Apr 2009, 13:40

I wonder if anyone can help with similar experiences or suggestions. My 2.1 LLE has power steering which, until very recently, has been performing...

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Last post by TimC
08 Apr 2009, 11:55
Rear Trailing Suspension Arm Bushing Install

Last post by nenenaiad « 08 Apr 2009, 08:31
Replies: 5
by nenenaiad » 07 Apr 2009, 14:46

Hi,

I am attemting to install one of the bushings into the trailing arm.

I have a nut and washer onto a 12mm piece of all thread which goes...

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Last post by nenenaiad
08 Apr 2009, 08:31
2ltr CU inlet manifold stud replacment help please

Last post by horizontal kipper « 07 Apr 2009, 21:26
Replies: 2
by horizontal kipper » 06 Apr 2009, 19:33

Did the wd40 test around carb manifold and found that i have a loose manifold stud, tried tightening it down to 15lb ft but it pulled out of the head...

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Last post by horizontal kipper
07 Apr 2009, 21:26
seized pistons

Last post by steve7 « 07 Apr 2009, 16:31
Replies: 2
by steve7 » 07 Apr 2009, 11:33

i,v got a cu 2lt Aircooled engine with seized pistons
can anyone tell me if this is easy to put right
or would i be better off getting new engine...

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Last post by steve7
07 Apr 2009, 16:31
Diesel 1.7: Keeping her sweet?

Last post by Ant_3000 « 07 Apr 2009, 16:25
Replies: 10
by Ant_3000 » 19 Mar 2009, 16:06

Hi there,

I have a 1988 1.7 watercooled diesel hightop van. Had her about a year now and no problems yet (touch wood) with her, apart from taking a...

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Last post by Ant_3000
07 Apr 2009, 16:25
Cam belt change? when?

Last post by Red Westie « 07 Apr 2009, 10:00
Replies: 5
by jones47 » 06 Apr 2009, 17:00

Hi all, I have had a look in the Wiki...I may be going daft so I apologise if this info is somwhere that I can't see!

We are newbies to this forum...

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Last post by Red Westie
07 Apr 2009, 10:00
Speedo flickers

Last post by Mr Bean « 06 Apr 2009, 22:29
Replies: 1
by telrog » 06 Apr 2009, 21:59

My speedo suddenly stopped working, thenstarted again but now flickers about so I cant tell what speed I'm doing.
Is this in need of a new cable?...

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Last post by Mr Bean
06 Apr 2009, 22:29
Steam form my heater vents - arrrrrrrrr What the blithering heck

Last post by Red Westie « 06 Apr 2009, 21:45
Replies: 2
by The Silver Surfer » 06 Apr 2009, 17:18

1.9 DG
My van has stood for 7 months. Need a few jobs. So i've recently had the carb of and I know it has water pipes running through the choke....

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Last post by Red Westie
06 Apr 2009, 21:45
starter moror removal

Last post by Rozzo « 06 Apr 2009, 21:16
Replies: 4
by gally » 05 Apr 2009, 20:42

can anyone help me,i tried to remove starter today but failed.
first i undone botom bolt ,then top hex bolt loosened but would not come out.
it was...

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Last post by Rozzo
06 Apr 2009, 21:16
exhaust change out, the old one comes off (whole)

Last post by fraggers « 06 Apr 2009, 20:49
Replies: 3
by fraggers » 06 Apr 2009, 18:11

Hi I am in the midst of changing the exhaust my A/C 2.0l
The heat EX's were rusted completely to the silencer, so i had to get it off whole!!!
for...

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Last post by fraggers
06 Apr 2009, 20:49
Occasional Misfire

Last post by Tug « 06 Apr 2009, 19:59
Replies: 2
by Tug » 05 Apr 2009, 15:57

Hi All.

Well at long last the Yellow machine has passed its MOT. It failed at first on Emissions..Headlights out of aim and a tiny hole above the...

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Last post by Tug
06 Apr 2009, 19:59
? Water cooled van overheating

Last post by meggles « 06 Apr 2009, 19:55
Replies: 13
by meggles » 25 Mar 2009, 14:28

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
06 Apr 2009, 19:55
No tick over after fast running

Last post by weerickyni « 06 Apr 2009, 18:41
Replies: 2
by greenetribe » 05 Apr 2009, 18:51

My T25 1.6TD starts fine and ticks over initially but when its been cruising for a while and you slow down it will stall between gear changes. Even...

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Last post by weerickyni
06 Apr 2009, 18:41
jx engine problem

Last post by macalfie « 06 Apr 2009, 16:43
Replies: 5
by macalfie » 05 Apr 2009, 21:07

Hi all bought a van as a none runner broken camshaft and damaged head could i put a reconed head on and hope for the best or is this not practical...

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Last post by macalfie
06 Apr 2009, 16:43
webber carbs

Last post by GUPPY « 06 Apr 2009, 15:50
Replies: 1
by matt bush » 31 Mar 2009, 20:41

any body fitted twin 40 webbers to a 1.9 water cooled?

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Last post by GUPPY
06 Apr 2009, 15:50
3 NOSE TYPE SPARK PLUGS

Last post by jake1953 « 06 Apr 2009, 13:46
Replies: 4
by jake1953 » 06 Apr 2009, 11:06

Removed spark plug to find what type to replace with. I have a GKN 3 nose type plug.
Can these be replaced with a standard type? Also is there any...

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Last post by jake1953
06 Apr 2009, 13:46
starter motor and bush change

Last post by quagmire « 06 Apr 2009, 11:50
Replies: 1
by Rozzo » 06 Apr 2009, 11:26

just done mine and what a pig of a job. the old bush was none existant and getting it out was a nightmare. thank goodness for the wiki is all i can...

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Last post by quagmire
06 Apr 2009, 11:50
2.0ltr Aircooled top speed?

Last post by Willoughby « 06 Apr 2009, 10:43
Replies: 17
by Davy MacLean » 04 Apr 2009, 12:54
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Got an 81 A/C not usre if engine is original but what should the top speed be? it's just had new heads fitted and some tinware still missing so I...
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06 Apr 2009, 10:43

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