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Oil in Water - OIL COOLER

Last post by Surfrider « 06 Apr 2009, 09:08
Replies: 8
by Surfrider » 04 Apr 2009, 10:55

I have oil mixing with my coolant. No water present in the oil tho.

Engine is a 2.1 Dj with and oil cooler fitted. It has been suggested that I have...

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Last post by Surfrider
06 Apr 2009, 09:08
Automatic Gear Shift

Last post by glenn77 « 06 Apr 2009, 08:44
Replies: 2
by doodlebug » 05 Apr 2009, 19:16

Does anybody know where i can find a brand new Pawl Mechanisn for an Automatic Gear lever?

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Last post by glenn77
06 Apr 2009, 08:44
Rather depressing figures...

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 05 Apr 2009, 23:44
Replies: 3
by albertramsbottom » 05 Apr 2009, 16:38

Just worked out my last 3 months motoring for MPG. I have been writting down all spent on fuel and I have calculated that my 2ltr Aircooled gets...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
05 Apr 2009, 23:44
snapped gear stick

Last post by Fully Loaded Cali' « 05 Apr 2009, 22:21
Replies: 3
by eatcustard » 05 Apr 2009, 18:18

Would a 4 speed gear stick if onto a late 5 speed one? just snapped mine :cry:

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Last post by Fully Loaded Cali'
05 Apr 2009, 22:21
Starting problems.....

Last post by ojsmith « 05 Apr 2009, 20:38
Replies: 7
by justicewhittle » 04 Apr 2009, 18:56

I have a really weird problem i hope someone can help a newbie in trouble.
I have a 1990 westie atlantic 2.1 petrol, when the engine is cold it...

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Last post by ojsmith
05 Apr 2009, 20:38
Timing Marks

Last post by trucker74 « 05 Apr 2009, 20:24
Replies: 4
by trucker74 » 05 Apr 2009, 09:20

Hi I have posted this on technical and looked in wiki (that page is blank re timing belt)- can anyone tell me where the timing marks are on a 1985...

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Last post by trucker74
05 Apr 2009, 20:24
Wet carburetors?

Last post by Helga « 05 Apr 2009, 17:19
Replies: 3
by Helga » 05 Apr 2009, 12:24

I've been working on my 82 Aircooled 2 litre, trying to sort out a clattering noise from the engine, when I suddnely saw that BOTH carbs seem to be...

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Last post by Helga
05 Apr 2009, 17:19
Quick Solex 34 PDSIT-2/3 automatic chokes question.

Last post by jason k « 05 Apr 2009, 17:17
Replies: 1
by phade » 05 Apr 2009, 17:01

Hi everyone,

I have a quick question about my 2.0 litre Aircooled camper's twin carburetors. Should the notches on the twin chokes be aligned with...

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Last post by jason k
05 Apr 2009, 17:17
Any Advice On Changing a 2L CU Engine?

Last post by Cheers...Steve « 05 Apr 2009, 17:02
Replies: 7
by Cheers...Steve » 05 Apr 2009, 15:04

I've just bought my first wedge & whilst there's a long list of stuff to do I'm going to swap over the engine first as it's haemorrhaging oil all...

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Last post by Cheers...Steve
05 Apr 2009, 17:02
Timing marks?

Last post by trucker74 « 05 Apr 2009, 15:17
Replies: 6
by trucker74 » 05 Apr 2009, 09:11

Can anyone tell me where the timing marks are on a 1985 1600 diesel - thanks

Kath

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Last post by trucker74
05 Apr 2009, 15:17
Refurb Solex's or new carbs??

Last post by DaisyAirHead « 05 Apr 2009, 11:37
Replies: 5
by richie-b » 03 Apr 2009, 19:50

CU is getting on a bit now (95K) and carbs keep running very rich (more soot on sparkies than up my chimney!!)

So question is...

Do I get new pair...

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Last post by DaisyAirHead
05 Apr 2009, 11:37
Pre 85 exhaust on post 85 engine

Last post by shepster « 05 Apr 2009, 10:54
Replies: 10
by fried chicken » 14 Mar 2009, 16:53

Hi,
New exhaust time has now arrived, just had good look & I have a pre 85 exhaust (Aircooled) on my 1988 water cooled engine :?
Why are there 2...

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Last post by shepster
05 Apr 2009, 10:54
2.0L engine in original 1.6L van

Last post by festivalgirl73 « 05 Apr 2009, 06:20
Replies: 10
by festivalgirl73 » 31 Mar 2009, 11:33

Hi, Anyone had any problems with having a 2.0L engine put into what was an original 1.6L van? This is what has been done to the van I have bought and...

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Last post by festivalgirl73
05 Apr 2009, 06:20
Weber Carb Manifold seals - Where to buy?>

Last post by Rockhead_Rumple « 04 Apr 2009, 22:57
Replies: 2
by Rockhead_Rumple » 04 Apr 2009, 22:05

Hi,

I am after the seals shown in the piccy below, red arrows pointing to them. On my carb they are shot and are casuing excess air/leaks. Need 4...

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Last post by Rockhead_Rumple
04 Apr 2009, 22:57
1.9 Top MPH

Last post by J188 « 04 Apr 2009, 22:03
Replies: 14
by J188 » 02 Apr 2009, 23:40

Hi,

My van is a 1983 1.9 watercooled petrol, standard setup. I've managed to finnaly sort out the cooling problems I was just wondering what what...

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Last post by J188
04 Apr 2009, 22:03
oil leak 1.9tdi m sump gasket

Last post by Russel « 04 Apr 2009, 18:36
Replies: 4
by ray and pat » 03 Apr 2009, 23:07

I have a 1.9 tdi crewcab which has developed an oil leak around the sump gasket just below the dispick. my question is , can I drop the sump to fit a...

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Last post by Russel
04 Apr 2009, 18:36
oil warning buzzer

Last post by HarryMann « 04 Apr 2009, 17:30
Replies: 5
by Scooby » 04 Apr 2009, 15:50

I have been having problems with my temp gauge working intermitently,so as you do i gave the dash a little tap and my oil warning buzzer started up,I...

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Last post by HarryMann
04 Apr 2009, 17:30
Fuel not getting to carbs

Last post by pedro « 04 Apr 2009, 15:02
Replies: 5
by pedro » 02 Apr 2009, 19:35

Hello wise people.
I've been messing round trying to sort this problem for a while now without success. I've got a 2 litre Aircooled CU motor with...

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Last post by pedro
04 Apr 2009, 15:02
rear wishbone

Last post by matty o « 04 Apr 2009, 08:29
Replies: 5
by matty o » 01 Apr 2009, 13:15

any one know where i can get a right hand rear wishbone
it looked ok took a jetwash to it and big lump of filler covered in undersill fellout

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Last post by matty o
04 Apr 2009, 08:29
Can you help me set my Timing 1,9 DG 1983 petrol.

Last post by The Silver Surfer « 04 Apr 2009, 06:44
Replies: 3
by The Silver Surfer » 03 Apr 2009, 21:06

Hi, I want to learn how to do the timing. I have a t25, a Haynes manual and a timing gun.

Now the Haynes is as clear as mud, si I'm asking can any...

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Last post by The Silver Surfer
04 Apr 2009, 06:44
t25 gearstick broken

Last post by getunder « 04 Apr 2009, 04:23
Replies: 7
by jake1953 » 30 Mar 2009, 12:04

Well, I just took dekivery of my t25 panel van on sunday. During the test drive on saturday, the gear selection was a bit woolly but I assumed...

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Last post by getunder
04 Apr 2009, 04:23
weber idf carbs

Last post by VWCamperfan « 03 Apr 2009, 21:30
Replies: 1
by brunspeed » 03 Apr 2009, 20:05

I have just fitted 2x weber 40 idf,s on to my 2.0 litre Aircooled CU engined T25.Has anyone got a vacum pipe plan for this set up. EG distributor vac...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
03 Apr 2009, 21:30
Early and late brake disc differences

Last post by fix « 03 Apr 2009, 21:30
Replies: 4
by fix » 03 Apr 2009, 12:51

Hi can anyone tell me how to tell whether T25 brake discs are early or late ones?

Thanks :ok

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Last post by fix
03 Apr 2009, 21:30
Mis-firing

Last post by simony « 03 Apr 2009, 20:47
Replies: 15
by thekeegans » 31 Mar 2009, 12:46
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Hi there,
We are relatively new to this and need some advice. We bought our t25 last June but have only had aborted attempts at holidaying in her....
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Last post by simony
03 Apr 2009, 20:47
Topping up coolant & Oil

Last post by Pepperami « 03 Apr 2009, 19:12
Replies: 8
by TravellingChick » 03 Apr 2009, 10:01

Moving on from yesterday's question I now know I need to top up both coolant and oil.

The last service info I have goes back several years and just...

8 Replies

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Last post by Pepperami
03 Apr 2009, 19:12
Rocker misery - part 2

Last post by lloyd « 03 Apr 2009, 17:23
Replies: 6
by orangebooboobearcrew » 28 Mar 2009, 16:22

As per my last post on this, I was awaiting the new rocker studs ready to screw back into the head, then re-install the rocker assembly, etc....

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Last post by lloyd
03 Apr 2009, 17:23
No fuel coming through

Last post by VWCamperfan « 03 Apr 2009, 16:47
Replies: 1
by Rockhead_Rumple » 03 Apr 2009, 16:35

Hi,

recently had engine out for complete strip, and put it back in van today. However cannot get any fuel through to carb. Not sure if fuel pump is...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
03 Apr 2009, 16:47
2.0 l Aircooled will not fire

Last post by bigherb « 03 Apr 2009, 14:06
Replies: 2
by phade » 03 Apr 2009, 11:37

Hi everyone,

My Aircooled 2.0 campervan has a slightly odd problem. I had managed to start it up on a flat driveway with no problems at all and had...

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Last post by bigherb
03 Apr 2009, 14:06
coolant leak

Last post by spooky « 03 Apr 2009, 12:51
Replies: 2
by spooky » 03 Apr 2009, 12:20

one of the short metal coolant pipes that runs along side the cylinder head (passenger side) has a very slight weep from the joint where the small...

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Last post by spooky
03 Apr 2009, 12:51
What gaskets to replace on an early Aircooled Fuel Tank

Last post by irishkeet « 03 Apr 2009, 08:18
Replies: 11
by irishkeet » 02 Apr 2009, 18:40

Hello

Im planning on dropping the fuel tank in the not too distant future to check the condition
Does anyone have any tips before I do this and.......

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Last post by irishkeet
03 Apr 2009, 08:18
oil pressure gauge/senser thread question

Last post by camper « 03 Apr 2009, 05:38
Replies: 31
by camper » 18 Mar 2009, 17:16
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I would like to fit a oil pressure gauge and need advice as to a suitable gauge and senser for the 1.9n 1Y engine.Would a 12 volt gauge and senser be...
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Last post by camper
03 Apr 2009, 05:38
Automatic Transmission Repairs

Last post by dirtyroger « 03 Apr 2009, 00:43
Replies: 2
by Aidan » 31 Mar 2009, 11:41

I don't do auto boxes as they are too specialist and I don't have the necessary tools and equipment, but it turns out the person who's name I've been...

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Last post by dirtyroger
03 Apr 2009, 00:43
1.7d to 1.9td +clutch pipe

Last post by berty « 02 Apr 2009, 22:08
Replies: 3
by berty » 31 Mar 2009, 20:53

i have put the word out around my local scrap yards for a nice low milage azz 1.9td engine
i have a 1.7d na at the momment
i have read up on the wiki...

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Last post by berty
02 Apr 2009, 22:08
1600 - 1641 carbs

Last post by dugcati « 02 Apr 2009, 20:59
Replies: 4
by umgum » 31 Mar 2009, 13:51

ok i`m going 1600-1641 but what carbs will i need

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Last post by dugcati
02 Apr 2009, 20:59
AVO -70 springs, how low do they go?

Last post by ricicles « 02 Apr 2009, 19:02
Replies: 4
by jonnyg » 30 Mar 2009, 08:32

Im looking at gettiong a set of -70 springs but not suyre how low they will actually take me...

Now before we start i know how lowering works, i...

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Last post by ricicles
02 Apr 2009, 19:02
Water Cooled & Air Cooled - I looked on Wiki

Last post by TravellingChick « 02 Apr 2009, 17:54
Replies: 12
by TravellingChick » 02 Apr 2009, 10:48

Hi

I have a water cooled 1985 Autohomes, can I fill the radiator from behind the numberplate or is that just the screen wash? How frequently should...

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Last post by TravellingChick
02 Apr 2009, 17:54
Any good way to patch a heat exchanger?

Last post by Steve T « 02 Apr 2009, 16:34
Replies: 4
by The_blue » 01 Apr 2009, 16:50

My bus failed the MOT :(

The N/S heat exchanger on my CU has sheared off on one of the 2 pipes near the flange onto the back box..

I've tried paste...

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Last post by Steve T
02 Apr 2009, 16:34
intermittant heater

Last post by Smroot « 02 Apr 2009, 15:58
Replies: 2
by Smroot » 01 Apr 2009, 18:22

I had a problem with my heater cutting out and loss of coolant. Took it to a garage and found the water pump was leaking. I replaced it and the...

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Last post by Smroot
02 Apr 2009, 15:58
Brakes Rotors and Wheel Bearings ABS

Last post by hally « 02 Apr 2009, 08:48
Replies: 2
by hally » 02 Apr 2009, 02:11

Hi,
I have a 1989 2.1 Auto Caravelle 7 Seater. Just got it the other week. Needs a few bits and pieces. It needs new disks and pads to pass the Road...

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Last post by hally
02 Apr 2009, 08:48
cluctch pipe

Last post by clartsonly « 02 Apr 2009, 08:14
Replies: 8
by wigg1 » 05 Mar 2009, 22:43

i have a type 25 vw transporter van, 1.9 water cooled petrol, 1985, b reg. I am having serious trouble finding a replacement for the hydralic cluctch...

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Last post by clartsonly
02 Apr 2009, 08:14
Single webber carb - crankcase breather 2.0 a/c

Last post by jason k « 01 Apr 2009, 21:23
Replies: 1
by Rockhead_Rumple » 01 Apr 2009, 19:19

Hey,

Can anyone who has a 2.0 a/c fitted with a single webber carb tell me what should be on the crankcase breather? Currently I have a circular...

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Last post by jason k
01 Apr 2009, 21:23
alternative carbs air cooled

Last post by jason k « 01 Apr 2009, 21:20
Replies: 1
by Gunslinger » 01 Apr 2009, 19:36

I need some technical help and i'm hoping some of you lovely people can help.
My T25 air cooled 2.0 lump has recently been replaced with a 2.4...

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Last post by jason k
01 Apr 2009, 21:20
Wierd sound from the back of the van

Last post by totallyconfused « 01 Apr 2009, 19:55
Replies: 15
by totallyconfused » 25 Mar 2009, 19:09
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Hi - I know this a bit of a long shot, but driving home from work and a wierd noise came from the back of the van. It sounded like something was...
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Last post by totallyconfused
01 Apr 2009, 19:55
RPM/Speed

Last post by windysurfer « 01 Apr 2009, 19:01
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by AngeloEvs » 01 Apr 2009, 18:10

Looked in wiki but no mention, what the true speed mph per 1000 RPM in top gear, standard 14in tyres - 4 speed box? Thanks........

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Last post by windysurfer
01 Apr 2009, 19:01
twin 40s

Last post by ricicles « 01 Apr 2009, 14:54
Replies: 2
by matt bush » 31 Mar 2009, 21:59

anyone fitted twin 40 weebers to a 1.9 dg??

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Last post by ricicles
01 Apr 2009, 14:54
Clutch Height Adjustment (Bitting Point)

Last post by davidvincent « 31 Mar 2009, 22:01
Replies: 8
by davidvincent » 31 Mar 2009, 12:57

Hi all

My 2.0l 1980 petrol Aircooled has a high bitting point although the clutch is strong and not slipping. It is just a bit of a pain on hill...

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Last post by davidvincent
31 Mar 2009, 22:01
Water from exhaust.

Last post by Red Westie « 31 Mar 2009, 20:02
Replies: 3
by chippieshaun » 31 Mar 2009, 18:19

Is it normal for a bit of water to come out of the exhaust , when engine is cold??
I have a 1.9 petrol and once it warms up the water stops.
We're...

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Last post by Red Westie
31 Mar 2009, 20:02
Level sensor in expansion tank

Last post by Poddington « 31 Mar 2009, 16:15
Replies: 2
by Poddington » 31 Mar 2009, 13:12

Hi,

Dunno if anyone else has had this problem but I had leak from the expansion tank caused by a botched repair to the level sensor which screws in...

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Last post by Poddington
31 Mar 2009, 16:15
The lead between the Altenator and the starter motor

Last post by Red Westie « 31 Mar 2009, 08:42
Replies: 3
by gwa1079 » 30 Mar 2009, 16:11

Hello,

My lead between the altenator and starter motor has melted and is nackered (basically with age) Does anyone know where I can gte a new one ?...

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Last post by Red Westie
31 Mar 2009, 08:42
Fuel Pump

Last post by simony « 30 Mar 2009, 21:14
Replies: 4
by DaveB » 29 Mar 2009, 18:33

Fuel pump died today.

JK state that this onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; needs modification to fit? Is the modification simply the...

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30 Mar 2009, 21:14

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