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help identifying cooling related part

Last post by 5rise « 23 Dec 2008, 09:44
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by 5rise » 22 Dec 2008, 18:37

Not familiar with the engine yet, so wonder if someone could help me identify part on 1600 td T25 (I've checked the Wiki). I can't inspect at the...

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Last post by 5rise
23 Dec 2008, 09:44
Suspention problem in Portugal

Last post by Dubwana « 23 Dec 2008, 09:13
Replies: 6
by moojw » 20 Dec 2008, 21:58

Have a T3 Caravelle and traveling in Portugal, we have a strange increasing creaking noise from the left hand side, had the suspention bushes...

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Last post by Dubwana
23 Dec 2008, 09:13
Ebay pushrod tube kit

Last post by CovKid « 22 Dec 2008, 21:49
Replies: 7
by dugcati » 19 Dec 2008, 14:57

Am thinking of replacing all the pushrod tubes on my van - does anyone rate these pre compressed tubes that you stretch out jobbies?...

I know...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Dec 2008, 21:49
engine oil running warm

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Dec 2008, 19:17
Replies: 6
by barnsters1 » 18 Dec 2008, 19:58

have a petrol dg 1.9 water boxer and on the previous mot it said engine oil running warm its had an oil and filter change but still the same problem...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Dec 2008, 19:17
doh! I killed my diesel with a rag, help needed

Last post by Mr Bean « 22 Dec 2008, 13:36
Replies: 7
by sharonjpp » 15 Dec 2008, 20:15

First off, xmas greetings all,I am stupid and really in the S+~#,while warming my 1.6 diesel, engine running, thought l would check on engine opened...

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Last post by Mr Bean
22 Dec 2008, 13:36
really random tickover on Aircooled CT

Last post by dugcati « 21 Dec 2008, 21:24
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by dugcati » 16 Oct 2008, 14:21

Right where do I start!... I am gutted as I have paid for Brighton breeze and me van aint running!

I have a 1776 CT with weber 34 twin carbs (yes...

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Last post by dugcati
21 Dec 2008, 21:24
oil in Bell housing couple of questions

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Dec 2008, 17:43
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by A KIRK » 20 Dec 2008, 21:05

When I removed the engine I noticed there is a small amount of oil on the bell housing, it doesn't smell like gearbox oil. So I'm hoping its the...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 Dec 2008, 17:43
Misfire on part throttle

Last post by wixer « 21 Dec 2008, 17:00
Replies: 7
by wixer » 20 Dec 2008, 13:36

Problem with my van,a 2.1 injection. It's worse when cold and virtually non existant when upto temperature. Under part throttle it's misfiring, which...

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Last post by wixer
21 Dec 2008, 17:00
help crank sensor?

Last post by Mr Bean « 20 Dec 2008, 22:10
Replies: 4
by chris.S » 20 Dec 2008, 19:17

hi all just been fitting a donor engine in to my van there is a sensor that comes from the flywheel housing well i forgot to fit it so i have got to...

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Last post by Mr Bean
20 Dec 2008, 22:10
Heat problem

Last post by CovKid « 20 Dec 2008, 21:03
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by jaydog » 13 Dec 2008, 23:03

I took my van out this weekend for it's first proper run and it was bloody amazing, My problem is this, The heat from the vents was fine all weekend...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Dec 2008, 21:03
Fuel Tank goings on.

Last post by fraggers « 20 Dec 2008, 20:55
Replies: 5
by fraggers » 20 Dec 2008, 00:25

So after the starter motor just clicking and not cranking ( onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;) I go show my Son the Van, and out of...

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Last post by fraggers
20 Dec 2008, 20:55
T25 Diesel alternator... GSF numbnuts

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 20 Dec 2008, 18:19
Replies: 15
by walkerdude2001 » 18 Dec 2008, 20:47
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Okay... the last two days we have been having fun... i took the alternator out on monday night, and took itwith me tuesday morning to GSF to see if i...
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Last post by Nicola&Tony
20 Dec 2008, 18:19
Differance in starter motors

Last post by albertramsbottom « 19 Dec 2008, 13:16
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by albertramsbottom » 19 Dec 2008, 10:50

Hi I have an issue with my starter motor and have sourced a second hand one from a user on this forum.

This starter was for a 1982 2ltr Aircooled...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
19 Dec 2008, 13:16
Gearbox

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 Dec 2008, 11:33
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by mattnbrown » 19 Dec 2008, 07:29

Just took my van out for a couple of 1 hours or so runs after redoing most of the brake pipes with copper... and sometimes I cant get 1st gear...

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 Dec 2008, 11:33
gearbox change

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 19 Dec 2008, 10:18
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by Pepperami » 18 Dec 2008, 22:42

How long will it take a professional garage to change the clutch and gearbox on my Scooby conversion with a RJES bell housing? Cheers.

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
19 Dec 2008, 10:18
stalls till warm

Last post by nodding scooby « 18 Dec 2008, 21:37
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by nodding scooby » 18 Dec 2008, 19:59

van starts fine but wont idle until warm, then idles fine maybe a bit slowwer than usual. any ideas please on where to start looking/fiddling. engine...

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Last post by nodding scooby
18 Dec 2008, 21:37
1981 2.0l non starter

Last post by big red bus « 18 Dec 2008, 20:37
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by lukewheels » 18 Dec 2008, 19:30

tried to go to work on monday in the kegster (2.0l Aircooled 1981). The lights came on, I turned her over but nothing. Battery looks good and I used...

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Last post by big red bus
18 Dec 2008, 20:37
1600 CT exhuast/carb help

Last post by A KIRK « 18 Dec 2008, 19:38
Replies: 6
by A KIRK » 17 Dec 2008, 16:57

Ok so today I thought I'd replace the gasket between the heat exchanger and the head on the passenger side, now I've undone all the bolt apart from 2...

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Last post by A KIRK
18 Dec 2008, 19:38
My van will not start when warm!!!

Last post by Melee « 18 Dec 2008, 18:29
Replies: 9
by Melee » 14 Dec 2008, 17:11

Hi Folks, I have been having problems with my van of late. It fires up from cold but then if i stop the engine after say 10-20 mins of driving it...

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Last post by Melee
18 Dec 2008, 18:29
Glowing headers

Last post by HarryMann « 18 Dec 2008, 17:30
Replies: 4
by stuffkez » 18 Dec 2008, 09:45

Whilst carrying out the the coolant bleeding procedure following a rad replacement i've just noticed that on both sides of the engine the header is...

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Last post by HarryMann
18 Dec 2008, 17:30
starter motor

Last post by HarryMann « 18 Dec 2008, 13:04
Replies: 3
by fraggers » 18 Dec 2008, 10:46

Hi all
A little help if possible.

The other day i started the van and it struggled (see onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;). I have...

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Last post by HarryMann
18 Dec 2008, 13:04
cab smoke

Last post by Team28crew « 18 Dec 2008, 11:51
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by Team28crew » 17 Dec 2008, 17:46

Driving along yesterday I got a wiff of burning so pulled over, I went to turn the heater fan off but turned it to full and there was a high pitched...

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Last post by Team28crew
18 Dec 2008, 11:51
Engine stops when it rains!

Last post by HarryMann « 17 Dec 2008, 00:54
Replies: 8
by hally » 16 Dec 2008, 09:02

Hi everyone,
yet another question. To those who wondered about my headlights... Yep it was the ignition switch

Finally down here we have had some...

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Last post by HarryMann
17 Dec 2008, 00:54
Chocolate Wheel Bearings (REAR)

Last post by Fritz « 16 Dec 2008, 23:08
Replies: 8
by Pickles » 16 Dec 2008, 13:26

I hope I haven't fitted another set of those Chocolate wheel bearings like GSF sell.

I previously did purchase and fit a set of GSF rear wheel...

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Last post by Fritz
16 Dec 2008, 23:08
difference between df an dg?

Last post by mikey9 « 16 Dec 2008, 22:39
Replies: 7
by Chrissyt » 09 Dec 2008, 00:16

WOW, ha, thanks very much, i'll take a look next time at the code.
I'm keen to keep the wbx, as swopping to diesel is hastle and I wont do many miles...

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Last post by mikey9
16 Dec 2008, 22:39
starting problem

Last post by fraggers « 16 Dec 2008, 16:02
Replies: 5
by gov » 15 Dec 2008, 19:29

I've had my van ( 89 watercooled 2.1 ) under a cover ( outside on drive ) for 6 weeks or so. Every couple of weeks I've started it up ( always first...

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Last post by fraggers
16 Dec 2008, 16:02
Where is the starter motor

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 16 Dec 2008, 05:42
Replies: 5
by albertramsbottom » 10 Dec 2008, 22:05

Hi

Dumb question I know but where is the starter motor on my 82 Aircooled t25. Can I get to it without getting under the van?

Cheers

Oh and a...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
16 Dec 2008, 05:42
Heads up

Last post by Pepperami « 15 Dec 2008, 22:16
Replies: 2
by Pepperami » 15 Dec 2008, 11:55

Theres a very handy guide to localised panel repair in this months Camper and Bus magazine. Thought this might be useful to someone.

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Last post by Pepperami
15 Dec 2008, 22:16
Diesel engine noise

Last post by dugcati « 15 Dec 2008, 19:49
Replies: 31
by mrted » 10 Dec 2008, 13:17
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Hello all,

A bit of advice please before I start,

I recently bought a van with a duff engine, its a 1990 turbo diesel (1600) It almost runs...
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Last post by dugcati
15 Dec 2008, 19:49
Starting problems - Starter not even turning

Last post by kevtherev « 15 Dec 2008, 19:10
Replies: 12
by eddbmxdude » 09 Dec 2008, 10:23

Hi guys,

Not been on here for a long time, the new forum looks great :ok
I have started working on our van again recently as I have fresh...

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Last post by kevtherev
15 Dec 2008, 19:10
Starting after storage

Last post by Aidan « 15 Dec 2008, 16:27
Replies: 3
by Walrus » 15 Dec 2008, 11:57

Hi. Not used the van for a few weeks and when I went to start it, the battery had run down (not unexpected). Jump started fine but there was a loud...

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Last post by Aidan
15 Dec 2008, 16:27
Wheel noise?

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 15 Dec 2008, 13:00
Replies: 9
by Ian and Lins » 05 Dec 2008, 13:10

Got a very intermittent noise from what sounds like the rear near side wheel. Sounds like a knock that happens every revolution of the wheel. Thought...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
15 Dec 2008, 13:00
Jump Start

Last post by Mr Bean « 14 Dec 2008, 20:38
Replies: 9
by jpee » 11 Dec 2008, 10:38

Just out of interest.

My brother called to say his Chrysler neon battery was flat. Jumped in van to go give him a jump start. Connected jump leads,...

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Last post by Mr Bean
14 Dec 2008, 20:38
Diesel sump bolts

Last post by talkingwhippet « 14 Dec 2008, 19:59
Replies: 3
by talkingwhippet » 14 Dec 2008, 12:05

Hi - congrats on upgrading forum!
Just wanted to check whether the 2 bolts that hold gearbox to sump on diesel are essential.
I've just replaced sump...

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Last post by talkingwhippet
14 Dec 2008, 19:59
Roof seal oil or grease?

Last post by Helga « 14 Dec 2008, 09:58
Replies: 4
by Helga » 13 Dec 2008, 17:52

My roof seal seems solid, but there appears to be a little water seepage! Can you put grease or something on to help it keep out the continual...

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Last post by Helga
14 Dec 2008, 09:58
hunting on idle

Last post by Laurie « 13 Dec 2008, 21:30
Replies: 1
by ermie571 » 13 Dec 2008, 15:34

Hey folks,

2.1 carb running lpg and petrol

Annoying problem......

The camper is revving its knackers off at idle on LPG when its warm.

Just been...

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Last post by Laurie
13 Dec 2008, 21:30
Replacement heat exchangers - 2.0l Aircooled

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 13 Dec 2008, 20:47
Replies: 3
by orangebooboobearcrew » 11 Dec 2008, 12:39

Need to replace my heat exhangers on 1980 2.0l petrol Aircooled and was wondered where best to get these from.

Are oem parts still available for...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
13 Dec 2008, 20:47
Fuel pump Location

Last post by spet25 « 13 Dec 2008, 08:10
Replies: 6
by spet25 » 12 Dec 2008, 14:03

Hi,

I'm in the process of fitting an electronic fuel pump. I'm aware it needs to fitted close to the tank.

I'm looking at fitting it to the...

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Last post by spet25
13 Dec 2008, 08:10
Buzzer of Doom - Novel Repair?

Last post by CovKid « 12 Dec 2008, 23:20
Replies: 7
by brickinit » 09 Dec 2008, 17:42

We were in Northumberland this weekend on our pre Christmas trip and Basil had soldiered up the A1 without a problem other than the washers freezing...

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Last post by CovKid
12 Dec 2008, 23:20
New Starter Motor

Last post by Vanagonman « 12 Dec 2008, 22:13
Replies: 3
by albertramsbottom » 11 Dec 2008, 10:12

Hi

Does anyone know where i can get a starter motor for my 2ltr t25 1982 camper

Cheers

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Last post by Vanagonman
12 Dec 2008, 22:13
Engine/oil number plate flap

Last post by grenjs « 12 Dec 2008, 20:27
Replies: 1
by BIG D » 12 Dec 2008, 20:09

Anyone got a picture of rear numberplate flap,mine seams to be twisted after removing for spraying? Are there any lugs that should be under screw...

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Last post by grenjs
12 Dec 2008, 20:27
Airlocking Coolent Unless its Water!

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 12 Dec 2008, 18:56
Replies: 6
by Dubwana » 12 Dec 2008, 14:20

I had a few problems with rust in the coolent pipes under the floor in my 1981 Diesel so did some repairs. To test it out I ran it for a week using...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
12 Dec 2008, 18:56
Radiator fan

Last post by syncrosimon « 12 Dec 2008, 15:26
Replies: 2
by dave friday » 12 Dec 2008, 09:19

Morning all,so when should it come on.
Ta.

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Last post by syncrosimon
12 Dec 2008, 15:26
Starting problems

Last post by cyphrsbird « 11 Dec 2008, 23:35
Replies: 9
by cyphrsbird » 02 Dec 2008, 21:46

I have a T25 transporter high top, with a VEGE 1950 petrol engine.

This is probably a really basic problem but I have hunted high and low, tried...

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Last post by cyphrsbird
11 Dec 2008, 23:35
CV's

Last post by Pepperami « 11 Dec 2008, 16:59
Replies: 4
by Pepperami » 10 Dec 2008, 19:10

I have a little leak from where the drive shafts meet the gearbox. I am having a gearbox built and was wondering what to do when it is replaced. Do i...

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Last post by Pepperami
11 Dec 2008, 16:59
Excess fuel pump lever disconnected HELP!

Last post by ringo « 10 Dec 2008, 13:14
Replies: 2
by dieseldave » 10 Dec 2008, 12:30

1600 normally aspirated diesel

Hello,

Thanks to help from lots of folk on the forums my Van is now starting on a regular basis (it's been so good...

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Last post by ringo
10 Dec 2008, 13:14
crank shaft bearings

Last post by Laurie « 09 Dec 2008, 18:02
Replies: 2
by chris.S » 09 Dec 2008, 12:29

hello inm in the proces of rebuiding my 1984 1.9 df engine the crank bearings where ok but i want to change them just to be sure the crank shows no...

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Last post by Laurie
09 Dec 2008, 18:02
Breather housing gauze

Last post by camperchic « 09 Dec 2008, 17:38
Replies: 5
by camperchic » 09 Dec 2008, 13:29

I am about to service my engine this weekend 1.9 dg bought new air & oil filters sump plug & seal. When checking the engine when we bought it looked...

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Last post by camperchic
09 Dec 2008, 17:38
Sump Plug 1.6TD

Last post by Fully Loaded Cali' « 08 Dec 2008, 22:46
Replies: 2
by Fully Loaded Cali' » 05 Dec 2008, 17:31

Sump plug thread is damaged, I need to either Helicoil or Re-tap to a larger size. As I have been quoted £55.00 for a heli coil kit I would prefer to...

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Last post by Fully Loaded Cali'
08 Dec 2008, 22:46
Peugeot engines in T25

Last post by Laurie « 08 Dec 2008, 21:38
Replies: 12
by Laurie » 04 Dec 2008, 09:54

There was a guy doing a Peugeot diesel conversion kit. Does anyone know if he's still around? I'm thinking that for the 'biggy' trip around Eastern...

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Last post by Laurie
08 Dec 2008, 21:38

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