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Last post by spet25 « 08 Jan 2009, 15:45
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by spet25 » 02 Jan 2009, 03:01

Help :x
I can never pass up a bargain even one that doesn't start. :roll:

It's a 1981 2ltr Aircooled.

Up to now I have fitted a eletronic fuel...

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Last post by spet25
08 Jan 2009, 15:45
Checking for a spark

Last post by albertramsbottom « 08 Jan 2009, 10:17
Replies: 11
by albertramsbottom » 07 Jan 2009, 15:20

Hi

Can anyone tell how to check for spark to all four cilinders. Do I pull of the ht lead and hold to some clear metal on the engine or would i...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
08 Jan 2009, 10:17
Long cooling pipe query

Last post by fairwynds « 07 Jan 2009, 22:09
Replies: 1
by richardcn » 07 Jan 2009, 20:29

Hi all

My 1.9 DG 1989 camper has just blown a joint where the long coolant pipe joins a rubber hose just level with the back wheel (before going...

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Last post by fairwynds
07 Jan 2009, 22:09
Wattabugger!

Last post by chippieshaun « 07 Jan 2009, 21:35
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by Laurie » 06 Jan 2009, 16:44
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The other day I bid on a complete Weber Alpha injection system with interface and disc. I thought it would go crazy, being they cost 1700 quid. Got...
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Last post by chippieshaun
07 Jan 2009, 21:35
Aircooled to wassergekÃƒÂ¼hlt

Last post by Dartmoor « 07 Jan 2009, 20:58
Replies: 5
by high_tower » 06 Jan 2009, 17:51

I've got a 1981 Aircooled van. The engine is officially toast! i've been reading about engine conversions for a while, just wondering who's done an...

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Last post by Dartmoor
07 Jan 2009, 20:58
1.7ky diesel.? ? ?

Last post by andysimpson « 07 Jan 2009, 15:35
Replies: 5
by peteabbott » 05 Jan 2009, 16:27

Hello All and HEEELLLLPP !
My dear ol gal suffers from some light blue smoke and when I turn her off when hot and go to start her again STEAM from...

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Last post by andysimpson
07 Jan 2009, 15:35
HELP!! Fire crackers in my carb cardiff

Last post by ricicles « 07 Jan 2009, 14:38
Replies: 3
by vaneater » 07 Jan 2009, 12:37

1990 panel van Dg engine pierburg carb

The problem i have is when the engine gets warm and you apply the revs, it sounds like firecrackers are going...

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Last post by ricicles
07 Jan 2009, 14:38
what size clutch for a DG engine?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 07 Jan 2009, 09:30
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by Jon Bisson GSY » 06 Jan 2009, 16:08

Hi,
I need to get a clutch for a 1988 t25 with engine number DG137289. There seems to be 2 different sizes available.
Thanks,
Jon

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Last post by Ian Hulley
07 Jan 2009, 09:30
Suspected water in fuel system

Last post by mrted « 07 Jan 2009, 09:13
Replies: 6
by BundeswehrBrick » 31 Dec 2008, 11:57

I suspect i have some moisture in the fuel system on my 1.9td aaz, I think i may be able to drain it out of the filter but is there any other place...

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Last post by mrted
07 Jan 2009, 09:13
Speedo

Last post by Syncro G « 07 Jan 2009, 03:15
Replies: 10
by Dartmoor » 05 Jan 2009, 14:41

Hi, one thing after another on my van! the Speedo has just stopped working! is this a case of the need cable, or is there anything to try and test...

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Last post by Syncro G
07 Jan 2009, 03:15
water gauge flashing red... helllllp :-)

Last post by R0B « 06 Jan 2009, 16:40
Replies: 5
by jogibbo » 06 Jan 2009, 15:55

i left st malo on saturday 11am and was driving for 5 hours at 110KPH..no problemo...

got up next morning and EVERYthing was iced up, i started the...

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Last post by R0B
06 Jan 2009, 16:40
hose torn to shreads.latest installment..makes good reading

Last post by oldiguana « 06 Jan 2009, 15:30
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by oldiguana » 02 Jan 2009, 16:33

yo dudes and dudesses,happy new year to you all except me..........the boss was out in the bus on wednesday she noticed the temp guage droppin so...

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Last post by oldiguana
06 Jan 2009, 15:30
sticking accelerator (high idle)

Last post by perro « 05 Jan 2009, 23:14
Replies: 8
by davidvincent » 03 Jan 2009, 17:04

Hi again all

For a few weeks now my accelerator has been sticking, ie idle speed is higher than should be. this continues until the engine is good...

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Last post by perro
05 Jan 2009, 23:14
Idel speed to fast when warm

Last post by albertramsbottom « 05 Jan 2009, 17:17
Replies: 2
by albertramsbottom » 05 Jan 2009, 15:20

Hi

Ive got another little problem, when my van gets warm it idels way to fast. Starts nice and slowly when cold and then tends to rev to high after...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
05 Jan 2009, 17:17
Show us your head pitting

Last post by Fritz « 04 Jan 2009, 21:00
Replies: 2
by mikey9 » 04 Jan 2009, 13:30

Further to my ongoing engine saga (do we all have one of these?)
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I have finally cleaned up one head...

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Last post by Fritz
04 Jan 2009, 21:00
Is this a WBX thing?

Last post by Mr Bean « 04 Jan 2009, 13:28
Replies: 8
by Mr Bean » 03 Jan 2009, 14:31

After a rarely needed oil top up on a French motorway last year I was horified to see a sudden cloud of traffic obscuring white oil smoke appear in...

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Last post by Mr Bean
04 Jan 2009, 13:28
clutch cable - 1981 1600 air cooled

Last post by totallyconfused « 04 Jan 2009, 12:53
Replies: 12
by totallyconfused » 23 Dec 2008, 22:25

Hi - driving down the road and heard a lound twang/thump sound and then my clutch pedal went all lose and no gear change. I guessed the clutch cable...

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Last post by totallyconfused
04 Jan 2009, 12:53
oil cooler 1.6D

Last post by Laurie « 04 Jan 2009, 11:09
Replies: 7
by nipples » 02 Jan 2009, 12:04

any idea were i can get one from and are they likely to be expencive??

ps im a novice watercooed dude, please forgive me!!!

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Last post by Laurie
04 Jan 2009, 11:09
Engine races when cold.

Last post by Laurie « 04 Jan 2009, 11:06
Replies: 3
by bete frlo » 03 Jan 2009, 14:01

Hello and happy new year.

Does anybody know how to adjust the engine idle speed when things are cold and its running on choke. (2.0l Aircooled twin...

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Last post by Laurie
04 Jan 2009, 11:06
not your usual AAZ swop

Last post by Red Westie « 03 Jan 2009, 22:30
Replies: 2
by hogseye » 03 Jan 2009, 22:16

My AAZ is not well (A) so managed to get another one (B) as a temp replacement while i rebuild the original. as a quick rough guide what bits will i...

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Last post by Red Westie
03 Jan 2009, 22:30
CT pushrod tubes

Last post by A KIRK « 03 Jan 2009, 17:10
Replies: 10
by A KIRK » 02 Jan 2009, 16:26

OK I know I should have done these while the engine was out, but I didn't Yes I'm kicking myself big time

Am I right in thinking these can't be done...

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Last post by A KIRK
03 Jan 2009, 17:10
Carb Flooded - Help Needed please

Last post by davidvincent « 03 Jan 2009, 16:56
Replies: 2
by davidvincent » 03 Jan 2009, 16:21

Hi all

2.0l Aircooled 1980

Think I have manage to flood the engine/plugs/carb by over pumping the accelerator when trying to start, it now wont...

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Last post by davidvincent
03 Jan 2009, 16:56
Brake Fluid Leak

Last post by VWCamperfan « 03 Jan 2009, 16:11
Replies: 10
by Chantuz » 03 Jan 2009, 14:31

We have our first problem with the T3, and not having any manuals for it yet i thought i would ask here :D

It has a leak in the brakes from the part...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
03 Jan 2009, 16:11
Carb Sync Bar

Last post by albertramsbottom « 03 Jan 2009, 16:05
Replies: 7
by albertramsbottom » 02 Jan 2009, 12:51

Hi

I seem to have an issue with the bar that syncs the two carbs on my air-cooled 2ltr 1982 bus.

The issue is that the bar comes of the lefthand...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
03 Jan 2009, 16:05
is removing 1y head in situ,with manifolds a possibility?

Last post by ringo « 03 Jan 2009, 15:47
Replies: 5
by oldiguana » 02 Jan 2009, 23:21

just thinking ahead guys,if its a head off job,can the head be removed with the manifolds so i can do them on the bench or is it manifolds off then...

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Last post by ringo
03 Jan 2009, 15:47
Replacing Water Jacket Gasket - Video

Last post by Mr Bean « 03 Jan 2009, 14:45
Replies: 1
by mikey9 » 02 Jan 2009, 19:41

As a viewer of the Samba/Vanagon and C80-90 I find invaluable info on both - but don't think some of you get onto the US site. I have posted about...

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Last post by Mr Bean
03 Jan 2009, 14:45
Oil in the cooling system

Last post by mrted « 03 Jan 2009, 08:41
Replies: 2
by liam_w » 02 Jan 2009, 13:01

Hello all, I have a 1991 vw t25 1.6 td, it has done roughly 90.000 miles. On a trip to the lakes around 4 months ago it constantly overheated when on...

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Last post by mrted
03 Jan 2009, 08:41
Master Cylinder - Repair or Replace?

Last post by mrted « 03 Jan 2009, 08:13
Replies: 5
by jacko4 » 02 Jan 2009, 19:29

Hi Everyone, Happy New Year to You All.
My Master Cylinder has had it. Pumps up eventually but soon after pressure gone/pedal to floor.
We have...

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Last post by mrted
03 Jan 2009, 08:13
5.7mm fuel hose - where from?

Last post by toomanytoys « 02 Jan 2009, 18:35
Replies: 4
by fairwynds » 28 Dec 2008, 16:25

As it says -
lots of topecs on here saying use 5.7mm fuel hose (and 'proper' clips) but I can only find 6mm.
Does anybody know where I can get good...

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Last post by toomanytoys
02 Jan 2009, 18:35
late brake calliper rebuild

Last post by lambrettalee « 02 Jan 2009, 14:25
Replies: 11
by lambrettalee » 01 Jan 2009, 14:32

my o/s brake calliper is sticking, i dont want to pay jk etc prices for a recon item ,so want to refurb my own as the calliper its self is in great...

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Last post by lambrettalee
02 Jan 2009, 14:25
JX Engine 1.6TD

Last post by R0B « 01 Jan 2009, 22:04
Replies: 1
by flyingsprout » 01 Jan 2009, 19:59

Does anyone know what type of Turbo is fitted to the 1.6 TD JX Engine?
A family member has just bought a Gypsy with this engine fitted, it appears to...

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Last post by R0B
01 Jan 2009, 22:04
which balljoint splitter please????

Last post by HarryMann « 01 Jan 2009, 20:38
Replies: 13
by Rozzo » 27 Dec 2008, 23:50

hi
which type is best please and where can i get hold of a good quality one? i have the type that you knock in but of course they knack the rubber so...

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Last post by HarryMann
01 Jan 2009, 20:38
Oil Cooler fitting ?

Last post by Krisis « 01 Jan 2009, 19:26
Replies: 5
by Krisis » 31 Dec 2008, 13:36

Hi All,
Another job that needs to be done before we disapear into the sun set is fitting an oil cooler 8)

I have the radiator 19 row but just want...

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Last post by Krisis
01 Jan 2009, 19:26
Tappets... odd occurence of noise

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Jan 2009, 16:01
Replies: 11
by kevtherev » 31 Dec 2008, 09:44

1.9 LPG .86

Travelling to Sheffield We stopped at Derby for a burger
this was an hours drive, the tappets were quiet before we set off, But at...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Jan 2009, 16:01
New Gearbox?

Last post by samk « 01 Jan 2009, 15:33
Replies: 7
by samk » 31 Dec 2008, 11:42

Hi All,

My gearbox or linkage just gave up on me yesterday half way to cornwall! I noticed knocking noise when free wheeling in 5th and 4th so...

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Last post by samk
01 Jan 2009, 15:33
1Y engine. Replace antifreeze every 2 yrs?

Last post by Mr Bean « 01 Jan 2009, 14:06
Replies: 3
by 4gearwonder » 30 Dec 2008, 17:04

Hi all!,

If anyone can shed some light on this one, would be much appreciated as usual, thanks!

Had a look on wiki and some previous posts...

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Last post by Mr Bean
01 Jan 2009, 14:06
Wiring in a new 009 distributer

Last post by CovKid « 30 Dec 2008, 22:04
Replies: 20
by albertramsbottom » 23 Dec 2008, 10:30
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Hi
I have just brought a new distributor kit with leads, sparks and a coil: and just kampers explained to me that there would be a wiring...
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Last post by CovKid
30 Dec 2008, 22:04
engine to box fitment

Last post by dannyb « 30 Dec 2008, 16:02
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by dannyb » 30 Dec 2008, 11:42

i'm asking this on behalf of my dad.
he wants to replace the 1600ct and fit a 2lt, will the gearbox fit the 2lt?
i am sorry if this is answered in...

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Last post by dannyb
30 Dec 2008, 16:02
Merry Stressmas - Wrong Gearbox!!!

Last post by Yozza « 30 Dec 2008, 07:47
Replies: 2
by Yozza » 29 Dec 2008, 22:18

Hello Folks,
I thought I would spend some of my Xmas break doing a bit of tinkering and bought some new oil to go in the box. While I was under the...

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Last post by Yozza
30 Dec 2008, 07:47
poppin noise from engine

Last post by VWCamperfan « 29 Dec 2008, 23:30
Replies: 17
by chrissiefiddle » 27 Dec 2008, 15:43
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we have a 1600ct engine in our camper that has started poppin when revv'd, particularly when under load. We recently changed the carb as it was worn...
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Last post by VWCamperfan
29 Dec 2008, 23:30
T25 Multivan 2.1 injection ss engine fault

Last post by R0B « 29 Dec 2008, 22:54
Replies: 3
by robinpxyz » 29 Dec 2008, 21:13

Hi Folks

My 2.1 ss prefix injection engine stutters and will not pull when it is cold. When it is hot it runs fine, or did. The local VW garage had...

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Last post by R0B
29 Dec 2008, 22:54
1.6d Temp sender - where?

Last post by wee bugger « 29 Dec 2008, 13:34
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by wee bugger » 29 Dec 2008, 12:50

Real daft quick one - where is the temp sender on a '87 1.6d...before i go searching for what I think may look like one. Loads of posts/mentions...

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Last post by wee bugger
29 Dec 2008, 13:34
Losing power and overheating

Last post by Red Westie « 29 Dec 2008, 00:20
Replies: 8
by tigger2000 » 27 Dec 2008, 15:56

hi, I have a 1989 petrol engine T3 and have lately had a few problems. On a recent long run (4 hours, mostly motorway), she kept losing power,...

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Last post by Red Westie
29 Dec 2008, 00:20
Petrol Tank follow up and Info

Last post by fraggers « 27 Dec 2008, 10:33
Replies: 2
by fraggers » 23 Dec 2008, 13:54

HI all this is a follow up to this post...
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I have just sorted it out and what i found could be of...

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Last post by fraggers
27 Dec 2008, 10:33
clutch problem?

Last post by Fritz « 24 Dec 2008, 23:44
Replies: 4
by chris.S » 23 Dec 2008, 17:35

ok well i have just fitted a working donor lump in to my van got it running went to go for a road test but cant select any gear when its running we...

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Last post by Fritz
24 Dec 2008, 23:44
Clutch Master temp fix

Last post by Ian Hulley « 24 Dec 2008, 15:57
Replies: 4
by Team28crew » 21 Dec 2008, 12:40

Found some fluid in the drivers side footwell and looks like the clutch master cyliner is leaking, took it for a spin and the bite is right at the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
24 Dec 2008, 15:57
Air cooled carb dilemma

Last post by perro « 24 Dec 2008, 12:51
Replies: 11
by b1llyf1sh » 19 Dec 2008, 17:22

Hi,

This section is empty in the wiki :(

I have a 2.0 CU and apparently its carbs are shot. Its running like I do (slowly and badly) and...

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Last post by perro
24 Dec 2008, 12:51
Starting

Last post by MattyGreg05 « 24 Dec 2008, 09:34
Replies: 4
by MattyGreg05 » 23 Dec 2008, 12:22

Hi guys and gals. I've got a problm and require your help.

I set off to work for a night shift in my van (1.7 LHD T25 G reg) and stopped off at the...

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Last post by MattyGreg05
24 Dec 2008, 09:34
fuel pump 1600ct a/c

Last post by dublemel « 23 Dec 2008, 17:59
Replies: 3
by dublemel » 21 Dec 2008, 16:37

Hi all, does anybody know how long the push rod in the stock fuel pump for a 1600 ct should be. The pump doesn,t seem to be pulling that well and I...

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Last post by dublemel
23 Dec 2008, 17:59
Another Ct question

Last post by dugcati « 23 Dec 2008, 17:07
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by A KIRK » 23 Dec 2008, 16:36

Ok I'm trying to tear down my engine at the moment to replace a few gaskets and sort the oil leaks, now the problem I'm having is there is no obvious...

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23 Dec 2008, 17:07

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