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What is the difference between pre and post '86 starters?

Last post by Hutch « 30 Mar 2009, 20:47
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by Hutch » 28 Mar 2009, 23:32

What is the difference between pre and post '86 starters?
(1.9 petrol manual)

I have searched the forums and the Wiki but couldn't find the...

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Last post by Hutch
30 Mar 2009, 20:47
2.1 dj over revving at idle

Last post by mart 475 « 30 Mar 2009, 19:42
Replies: 21
by mart 475 » 14 Feb 2009, 13:50
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hi any help with this would be greatly appreciated.when i start my bus it idles at 800ish rpm but after a short distance this becomes 2000rpm.if i...
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Last post by mart 475
30 Mar 2009, 19:42
Reconditoned autobox help please..

Last post by matt « 30 Mar 2009, 13:48
Replies: 7
by 280stiracer » 30 Mar 2009, 10:52

Okay so my auto box has had it i dont wanna mess around with it anymore and just wanna put a new one or recon one in can anyone recomend one or have...

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Last post by matt
30 Mar 2009, 13:48
HEELLP Plastic coolant pipes

Last post by saabdub « 30 Mar 2009, 08:03
Replies: 8
by Orgone Accumulator » 27 Mar 2009, 22:56

HEEELLLPPPP
Hi all
I've got a T25 2.1 dj 1990 Autosleeper and i need to replace the plastic coolant hoses that run over the tank. The problem is i...

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Last post by saabdub
30 Mar 2009, 08:03
Recon Engines

Last post by Gunslinger « 30 Mar 2009, 07:44
Replies: 2
by Mog » 29 Mar 2009, 20:47

Has anyone used AW engineering for a reconditioned engine i am thinking of buying one from them? Then have my local vw specialist fit it for me. Any...

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Last post by Gunslinger
30 Mar 2009, 07:44
van wont start

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT « 30 Mar 2009, 07:15
Replies: 6
by TOMMY THE CAT » 29 Mar 2009, 18:59

Ok sorry I only come on here when I have problems.. :oops: .. but here you go.
1.6 na derv 1983 wont start. Batt good turning over smoking but just...

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Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
30 Mar 2009, 07:15
what engine to use???

Last post by stevo1980 « 29 Mar 2009, 22:33
Replies: 4
by stevo1980 » 28 Mar 2009, 10:00

Hi peeps. I have a 1.6 d in my panel van, not sure what it came from or what engine it is, it is none turbo. Its beginning to die on me, oil...

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Last post by stevo1980
29 Mar 2009, 22:33
Hydraulic Tappets + Carb weber or stock

Last post by jason k « 29 Mar 2009, 21:19
Replies: 2
by Rockhead_Rumple » 28 Mar 2009, 22:22

Hey guys,

follow on from this thread onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

Found out what was stopping engine, cylinder 3 seized. Few hits...

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Last post by jason k
29 Mar 2009, 21:19
Water system

Last post by Mr Bean « 29 Mar 2009, 18:54
Replies: 5
by Catts » 29 Mar 2009, 17:54

Just filled the water tank and good news it doesn't leak and pump to sink works - but is their an easier way to empty it, than to pump out through...

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Last post by Mr Bean
29 Mar 2009, 18:54
Front Brake Backing/splash Plates

Last post by kit « 29 Mar 2009, 16:29
Replies: 6
by mikey9 » 28 Mar 2009, 13:17

1990 T25mine have crumbled like dust when investigating a scraping sound. Any wiggling will have em fall off completely (bits already have.

Any...

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Last post by kit
29 Mar 2009, 16:29
Loud knocking from back wheel

Last post by supergran « 29 Mar 2009, 11:08
Replies: 10
by supergran » 22 Mar 2009, 13:36

Hi! I have an occasional loud knocking noise coming from the rear wheel of my van, it is not there now, but when it does happen, it is really loud,...

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Last post by supergran
29 Mar 2009, 11:08
1.9dg water cooled boxer engine carb manifold gasket

Last post by Fritz « 28 Mar 2009, 23:26
Replies: 1
by scootersjamie » 28 Mar 2009, 19:51

does anyone no where i can get new gasket ,the one that fits under carb manifold ,its rubber type double hole gasket one either side ,if anybody who...

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Last post by Fritz
28 Mar 2009, 23:26
severe flat spots

Last post by Fritz « 28 Mar 2009, 21:08
Replies: 3
by jonnyg » 26 Mar 2009, 11:13

I got me an '87 1.9DG van and have recently had a new engine fitted. I had a load of running issues and so got my carb refurbed and had to have a...

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Last post by Fritz
28 Mar 2009, 21:08
Lurches in first gear....no idea as to why!!

Last post by HarryMann « 28 Mar 2009, 20:52
Replies: 5
by sirivor70 » 28 Mar 2009, 08:28

Hi there. Have a query about my 87Westy 2.1l.

When I am in slow moving traffic, in first gear with my foot off the accelator, the van seems to lurch...

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Last post by HarryMann
28 Mar 2009, 20:52
Convert 4-speed shifter to 5-speed?

Last post by ringo « 28 Mar 2009, 20:35
Replies: 8
by asahartz » 27 Mar 2009, 20:23

Anyone know if it's possible to convert a 4-speed gear shifter to 5-speed, and how to do it?

I put a V8 in my van, which came with a 5-speed box...

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Last post by ringo
28 Mar 2009, 20:35
shaking at tickover

Last post by noss vanagon « 28 Mar 2009, 19:34
Replies: 4
by noss vanagon » 27 Mar 2009, 16:44

When I got home from work this evening the van is shaking at tickover, if I give it a few revs its OK, I'm not sure why but I suspect the N/S engine...

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Last post by noss vanagon
28 Mar 2009, 19:34
Oil light/buzzer problem, T25 1.7D

Last post by AngeloEvs « 28 Mar 2009, 19:10
Replies: 1
by Matt The Hat » 28 Mar 2009, 11:21

Hello peoples, my first post here but i'm sure it wont be my last!

I picked up my new van last night and after about 20mins of driving the oil light...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
28 Mar 2009, 19:10
Lumpy Tick Over

Last post by jason k « 28 Mar 2009, 17:02
Replies: 1
by Tug » 28 Mar 2009, 15:30

Afternoon All.

Having a few problems with getting the tick over right with the Aircooled CU (2.0). Runs Lovely Drives very good but seems to be...

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Last post by jason k
28 Mar 2009, 17:02
fuel pipe

Last post by Bowton Lad « 28 Mar 2009, 12:49
Replies: 1
by simony » 28 Mar 2009, 12:10

what size fuel pipe ? to carb is it 7mm as it says in wiki thought i read somewere 4.7 mm 1.9 df watercooled df thanks

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Last post by Bowton Lad
28 Mar 2009, 12:49
Alternator - locking off the pulley

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 28 Mar 2009, 12:48
Replies: 10
by Titus A Duxass » 22 Mar 2009, 07:34

JX1,6TD

I found out yesterday that my alternator is only putting out about 12.5 - 13.0 volts.
As far as we can work out it's the original and with...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
28 Mar 2009, 12:48
Leaky Aircooled 2ltr CU

Last post by phade « 28 Mar 2009, 11:26
Replies: 9
by Dubstar » 24 Mar 2009, 09:41

My engine keeps leaking oil from the offside rocker cover. I've change the gasket, sill no good, so I put a load of gasket sealer round it which...

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Last post by phade
28 Mar 2009, 11:26
Retarding dizzy without vacuum

Last post by HarryMann « 28 Mar 2009, 10:06
Replies: 4
by jonnyg » 27 Mar 2009, 15:52

right, my vacume unit is fubar'd so i need to retard my ignition.

It should by 5deg @ 900 revs but anyone know what i should retard it to until i...

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Last post by HarryMann
28 Mar 2009, 10:06
Exhaust system for a whitestar

Last post by Fritz « 27 Mar 2009, 23:47
Replies: 1
by chorner » 27 Mar 2009, 20:23

Does anyone know what sort of price you pay for a full exhaust system for a 1990, 1.6TD multivan.
It is a german import.
I was quoted £350 by Kwik...

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Last post by Fritz
27 Mar 2009, 23:47
Front Shocks and Heater Matrix

Last post by djhammy « 27 Mar 2009, 21:31
Replies: 8
by djhammy » 23 Mar 2009, 15:50

HI folks although i can easily find replacement front shocks for my camper can any one recommend a pair for me something half decent but not mega...

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Last post by djhammy
27 Mar 2009, 21:31
3 feet needed on tick over

Last post by phade « 27 Mar 2009, 20:12
Replies: 3
by Fritz » 25 Mar 2009, 22:52

Wadda you mean,,,,,,all the motors I have ever run have needed the 3 feet technique to em running during warm up........ :D

In fact on the day I...

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Last post by phade
27 Mar 2009, 20:12
gsf inner engine mounts for 2ltr cu are "pooh" !

Last post by phade « 27 Mar 2009, 20:09
Replies: 2
by horizontal kipper » 27 Mar 2009, 18:45

Any body else had a problem with theses if so how did you fit them cause the mounting bolt holes are know where near, without atacking them with the...

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Last post by phade
27 Mar 2009, 20:09
2.1 PETROL mv gearbox rebuild/overhaul required!?

Last post by alfieboy « 27 Mar 2009, 17:35
Replies: 6
by Vdub89 » 25 Mar 2009, 16:38

Hi guys, i have a problem and i wonder if anyone has any contacts or ideas?

I took my van out the other week and it started to make a whining noise...

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Last post by alfieboy
27 Mar 2009, 17:35
Dizzy vacume connections

Last post by AngeloEvs « 27 Mar 2009, 14:10
Replies: 4
by jonnyg » 27 Mar 2009, 09:07

Ever since i have owned my T25 (1.9DG) i have noticed the two vacume pipes on the dizzy were disconnected and blanked off.

Whats the score with...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
27 Mar 2009, 14:10
Power steering fluid leak.

Last post by eric « 27 Mar 2009, 13:14
Replies: 7
by eric » 26 Mar 2009, 09:35

Hello everyone,
Over the last couple of weeks I have had to periodically top-up the relevant reservoir so I took it into my local garage mechanic...

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Last post by eric
27 Mar 2009, 13:14
carb jetting - who knows their stuff?

Last post by VWCamperfan « 26 Mar 2009, 21:50
Replies: 8
by dugcati » 25 Mar 2009, 21:30

Hey all,
I am trying to find out how you calculate which jets would suit an engine...

I have twin single ICT34's on my tank and have just re-jetted...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
26 Mar 2009, 21:50
Is this a peirburg 2e3 carb?

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Mar 2009, 21:06
Replies: 7
by The Silver Surfer » 25 Mar 2009, 19:19

its off a 1.9 dg petrol 1980

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Mar 2009, 21:06
electric fuel pumps

Last post by asahartz « 26 Mar 2009, 19:53
Replies: 3
by chris.S » 26 Mar 2009, 17:57

is anyone running one
and what are the pros and cons?

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Last post by asahartz
26 Mar 2009, 19:53
smoking from breather

Last post by Mr Bean « 26 Mar 2009, 19:34
Replies: 1
by buggycal » 26 Mar 2009, 19:25

I am getting smoke coming from the breather at the top of the engine, i am talking a lot of smoke, it is a 2l cu Aircooled motor and hasn't run for a...

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Last post by Mr Bean
26 Mar 2009, 19:34
Engine number location? Petrol DG

Last post by liliball « 26 Mar 2009, 18:57
Replies: 2
by liliball » 26 Mar 2009, 14:40

I'm looking to confirm my engine number as I know the engine has been changed by a previous owner, as far as I can tell the number on the V5 is not...

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Last post by liliball
26 Mar 2009, 18:57
Occasional Juddering at high speed cruising

Last post by nesty « 26 Mar 2009, 17:35
Replies: 10
by nesty » 25 Apr 2008, 21:22

Hi

I just returned from a trip to Norfolk, the camper did real well. However only snagg, when I cruise long distance for long periods at around...

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Last post by nesty
26 Mar 2009, 17:35
weber carb problem

Last post by chris.S « 26 Mar 2009, 16:50
Replies: 1
by chris.S » 26 Mar 2009, 16:45

hello i have been having trouble with my van and need some advice
it idles well and rund ok till it kangaroos and then dies only above 30
so far i...

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Last post by chris.S
26 Mar 2009, 16:50
Aircooled Alternator - 13.3 volts? Sounds a bit low..

Last post by The_blue « 26 Mar 2009, 16:43
Replies: 10
by The_blue » 18 Feb 2009, 16:48

They still sell regulators... £20 :shock:

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Last post by The_blue
26 Mar 2009, 16:43
2 Queries, One Gearbox, one ICE

Last post by windysurfer « 26 Mar 2009, 15:49
Replies: 1
by dumpy » 26 Mar 2009, 15:27

Hi, i'm looking for a little help. The second query is a direct result of my being a numpty.

Q1. I'm on my secnd T25. This one used to be a 1.6...

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Last post by windysurfer
26 Mar 2009, 15:49
Compression test 1.9DG...

Last post by tonytech « 26 Mar 2009, 09:07
Replies: 6
by amazingdave » 22 Mar 2009, 19:55

Hiya,

My van has noticably lost oomph over the last few months so I decided to do a compression test to see what's what....

The results were:

1...

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Last post by tonytech
26 Mar 2009, 09:07
High hydrocarbons

Last post by max biaggi « 26 Mar 2009, 06:49
Replies: 11
by max biaggi » 25 Mar 2009, 09:17

I've got a 1984 petrol automatic 1.9 T25.

It is running fine apart from the MOT test, which is very strict here in Northern Ireland.

This year the...

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Last post by max biaggi
26 Mar 2009, 06:49
Why me!! Can anyone help me with my auto box??

Last post by R0B « 25 Mar 2009, 22:24
Replies: 5
by 280stiracer » 25 Mar 2009, 21:48

hey

just finished a 14 hour day get back to the office sit in the van and turn the key engine starts nicely as always then select reverse and pull...

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Last post by R0B
25 Mar 2009, 22:24
Pieburg carb

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Mar 2009, 22:14
Replies: 3
by markydidler » 25 Mar 2009, 18:52

I have a 1988 T25 1.9 petrol with Pierburg carb. The exhaust tail pipe is black as a witches T**
The van runs fine allthough it does tend to hunt a...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Mar 2009, 22:14
1.6 Aircooled wont completley turn over

Last post by dugcati « 25 Mar 2009, 21:11
Replies: 3
by Rockhead_Rumple » 25 Mar 2009, 19:37

Hi guys,

Im new here after buying a 1980/81 1.6 a/c van off merc trader, complete with dead engine hehe. We have got a new 2.0 litre a/c to go in,...

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Last post by dugcati
25 Mar 2009, 21:11
Automatic Trasmission

Last post by kentishvanman « 25 Mar 2009, 20:54
Replies: 2
by doodlebug » 21 Mar 2009, 18:46

Engine running Perfect
Automatic Transmission changing perfect

After about 20 miles the Gear leaver jams in drive,you can get neutral but you can't...

2 Replies

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Last post by kentishvanman
25 Mar 2009, 20:54
coolant leak.

Last post by onc onc « 25 Mar 2009, 20:25
Replies: 11
by onc onc » 22 Mar 2009, 09:42

G,day cobbers, i am looking for a bit of HELP. My van has got a coolant leak, i know where it is leaking but i cannot seem to cure the bugger, its on...

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Last post by onc onc
25 Mar 2009, 20:25
Replacing the exhaust system 89 1.9 petrol

Last post by mininut « 25 Mar 2009, 18:35
Replies: 6
by Coops » 25 Mar 2009, 10:05

Hi folks
been doing the the searches for previously asked questions but I can only read so much, so sorry if this is a repeat question.

Not had the...

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Last post by mininut
25 Mar 2009, 18:35
VW T25 1.9 Aircooled engine problems

Last post by Ashley Holmes « 25 Mar 2009, 18:06

by Ashley Holmes » 25 Mar 2009, 18:06

Hi
I have a 1981 T25 camper which has a problem with the engine, it has 2 cylinders that are blowing, I just wondered if anyone can advise wheteher...

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Last post by Ashley Holmes
25 Mar 2009, 18:06
? Water cooled van overheating

Last post by meggles « 25 Mar 2009, 14:54
Replies: 2
by meggles » 25 Mar 2009, 14:29

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
25 Mar 2009, 14:54
About oil in coolant & checking your dipstick (WBX)

Last post by Fritz « 25 Mar 2009, 14:22
Replies: 5
by ghost123uk » 25 Mar 2009, 10:33

If you end up with oil in your coolant water and have had to fix or replace your engine or oil cooler, read on...

This happened to me.
I thought the...

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Last post by Fritz
25 Mar 2009, 14:22
2.0l Aircooled engine

Last post by The_blue « 25 Mar 2009, 12:07
Replies: 2
by wilkco » 24 Mar 2009, 08:46

Hi

I am trying to replace the crank shaft seal at the rear of the engine i have stripped it back to just the pully however i can not seem to remove...

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Last post by The_blue
25 Mar 2009, 12:07

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