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solex 34 pict 5 carb replacement

Last post by HarryMann « 06 Dec 2008, 14:44
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by the14wheeler » 30 Nov 2008, 19:16

hi every one, does any one know if i can replace the is carb, i have a t25 1.9 df engine watercooled, the carb is worn and i want to change it, i...

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Last post by HarryMann
06 Dec 2008, 14:44
Sudden Starting/Running Problems now poor performance

Last post by Vanagonman « 05 Dec 2008, 21:01
Replies: 4
by palmerw » 04 Dec 2008, 23:11

Hi,

I am a bit of a mechanical numbty but am trying to learn and fix at the same time.

Firstly my van is a 1982 Aircooled twin carb CU 2.0ltr...

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Last post by Vanagonman
05 Dec 2008, 21:01
Missing hose

Last post by hercules « 05 Dec 2008, 18:03
Replies: 12
by funbus1 » 04 Dec 2008, 21:59

Seen this on fleabay, and cant see the pipe from the expansion tank to top up tank. How would the cooling system work without this connected? Rick.

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Last post by hercules
05 Dec 2008, 18:03
shock absorber activation

Last post by lloyd « 05 Dec 2008, 11:35
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by nesty » 04 Dec 2008, 23:18

If you get a new set of AVO shocks. Do you have to activate them, buy pushing them through 3 full strokes before fitting?

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Last post by lloyd
05 Dec 2008, 11:35
Opinions wanted re what to do engine wise

Last post by ghost123uk « 05 Dec 2008, 09:56
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by ghost123uk » 30 Nov 2008, 15:05
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Some of the regulars on here will have read on here about my ongoing 3 month old saga of disasters re the engine in our Colin the Camper.

Briefly =...
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Last post by ghost123uk
05 Dec 2008, 09:56
Anti-freeze...

Last post by syncrosimon « 05 Dec 2008, 08:29
Replies: 23
by HarryMann » 30 Oct 2008, 16:22
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Could somebody cover this subject for the Wiki please...

What VWs orginal specs were, any changes with time, what is OK to substitute i.e. the spec...
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Last post by syncrosimon
05 Dec 2008, 08:29
Poor Quality Parts Again......not VW.(Update)

Last post by Vanagonman « 04 Dec 2008, 23:42
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by Fritz » 28 Nov 2008, 12:32

I was asked if I would like to fit a heater matrix to an old shape Escort van for a mate of mine, as he didn't fancy taking it on which was expected...

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Last post by Vanagonman
04 Dec 2008, 23:42
Compression & Blue Smoke Issues

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Dec 2008, 22:25
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by Yozza » 01 Dec 2008, 22:05

Hello
I had to do a top end re-build on my 2.1iDJ due to a cooked engine. This involved new pistons and barrels from GSF and replacing the cracked...

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Last post by kevtherev
04 Dec 2008, 22:25
aaz crank upgrade

Last post by andysimpson « 04 Dec 2008, 20:28
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by darren » 02 Dec 2008, 19:22

ive rebuilt a aaz td and after 500 miles the crank end pully has totally gone just went to it the other morning and it locked up i had tightened it...

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Last post by andysimpson
04 Dec 2008, 20:28
backbleeding

Last post by COURGETTE « 04 Dec 2008, 10:40
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by COURGETTE » 02 Dec 2008, 13:19

ginge told me about this, but cant seem to find any more info on it. its not the one where you jack it and bleed from the grill. its the other way...

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Last post by COURGETTE
04 Dec 2008, 10:40
Mk3 golf petrol engine in my t25?

Last post by ghost123uk « 04 Dec 2008, 09:50
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by Chrissyt » 03 Dec 2008, 00:00

Can i put a 1800 petrol 8v engine in my van? with relative ease????

My golf gl, gearbox died and mot has run out, the engine is good, so before it...

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Last post by ghost123uk
04 Dec 2008, 09:50
Steering Geometry

Last post by nesty « 03 Dec 2008, 22:06
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by nesty » 03 Dec 2008, 13:11

Once you lower a van does the original steering geometry specs become obsolete? If so does anybody have the new specs you have to adjust too once I...

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Last post by nesty
03 Dec 2008, 22:06
Which starter motor do I get - lovely pics to look at!!

Last post by Valsowners « 03 Dec 2008, 17:06
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by Valsowners » 02 Dec 2008, 10:54

Vals starter motor has been annoying me for ages, so as a christmas present to her I thought I'd get a new one - obviously like all presents you buy...

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Last post by Valsowners
03 Dec 2008, 17:06
Bleed valve postition?

Last post by servage « 03 Dec 2008, 10:16
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by budbombpipe » 03 Dec 2008, 09:04

Hi, can anyone tell me in what position the coolant bleed valve on top of the thermostat should be set at? fully open, half open or closed? thanks

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Last post by servage
03 Dec 2008, 10:16
Industrial vw engine identification

Last post by Simon Baxter « 02 Dec 2008, 23:15
Replies: 16
by mrted » 01 Dec 2008, 20:07
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A few years ago I bought a freezer van auxiliary engine off ebay.

Its a VW diesel engine, the number is 068 D04052

It looks like its power output...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
02 Dec 2008, 23:15
oil return pipe question 1600td

Last post by HarryMann « 02 Dec 2008, 13:32
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by drumnut182 » 02 Dec 2008, 13:25

Heyup, does anybody know if i can buy off the shelf the oil return pipe that runs from the bottom of turbo to the sump..or has anybody got one for...

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Last post by HarryMann
02 Dec 2008, 13:32
What engine is this?

Last post by Fozzie « 02 Dec 2008, 09:47
Replies: 3
by Fozzie » 01 Dec 2008, 16:38

I'm off to see a camper tomorrow, described (not entirely helpfully) as:

1986 Volkswagen T25 Diesel; 5-speed gearbox; does avg 13.5 K/litre (which...

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Last post by Fozzie
02 Dec 2008, 09:47
erratic temperature gauge and warning light.

Last post by Mocki « 02 Dec 2008, 00:21
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by elsid » 01 Dec 2008, 22:29

I went into town the other day and on the way home noticed the warning light flashing and the temperature gauge needle on the pin. I went for a drive...

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Last post by Mocki
02 Dec 2008, 00:21
spring question

Last post by billy739 « 01 Dec 2008, 22:16
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by billy739 » 28 Nov 2008, 21:33

if green are 30mm lower and yellow are standard what are the ones i just removed?

rear ones with a green and a yellow mark!?
any idea , they dont...

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Last post by billy739
01 Dec 2008, 22:16
Faulty temp guage??

Last post by big red bus « 01 Dec 2008, 07:45
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by wee bugger » 30 Nov 2008, 19:57

(87 1.6 diesel) Guage does not seem to move up any, when i put in key it flashes(red light) for a while then stops. Was out for a good 60 minute run...

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Last post by big red bus
01 Dec 2008, 07:45
nylon handbrake guide!

Last post by billy739 « 30 Nov 2008, 23:03
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by shaggy-vanner » 30 Nov 2008, 16:46

does any one i can have-its the black handbrake linkage cable guide situated behind the fuel tank- it might be a complete unit supplied on the new...

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Last post by billy739
30 Nov 2008, 23:03
Anyone building A/C engines/heads for fuel economy?

Last post by dugcati « 30 Nov 2008, 21:47
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by grace72 » 30 Nov 2008, 11:19

Everyone wants more power including me and plenty of manufacturers are producing heads and other parts from scratch for more power,but is anyone...

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Last post by dugcati
30 Nov 2008, 21:47
1y injection pump

Last post by andysimpson « 30 Nov 2008, 20:45
Replies: 5
by bustersmate » 21 Nov 2008, 20:19

just looking for some clarification please, just picked up a 1y today and hoping to drop it in tomorrow. looking at the pump it seams to be some kind...

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Last post by andysimpson
30 Nov 2008, 20:45
non starting 1.9 diesel - less jip more go

Last post by Louey « 30 Nov 2008, 19:56
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by Louey » 20 Oct 2008, 17:08
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bloo dy thing won't start. After changing the waterpump the friggin van won't start - I took the battery out and gave it a good 20 hours charging....
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Last post by Louey
30 Nov 2008, 19:56
No Heat -- Aircooled

Last post by Fingle « 30 Nov 2008, 16:26
Replies: 8
by Fingle » 06 Oct 2008, 16:10

Appreciate Aircooled vans have no radiator sytem to draw heat out from, but is there literally no heat at all from these things?

My poor feet were...

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Last post by Fingle
30 Nov 2008, 16:26
Power Steering

Last post by CovKid « 30 Nov 2008, 13:48
Replies: 17
by ihumphrey » 26 Nov 2008, 19:16
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Got a 89' 1.9 Watercooled... Lovely bus! Missus is complaining that the steering is too stiff! Thinking about fitting power steering to the camper......
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Last post by CovKid
30 Nov 2008, 13:48
Faulty Fuel Gauge... and just BACK from the garage!

Last post by Helga « 30 Nov 2008, 12:06
Replies: 12
by Helga » 29 Nov 2008, 17:56

My lovely 2 litre 82 air cooled van has been in the garage for three weeks getting various odds and bobs done, finally picked her up today and now...

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Last post by Helga
30 Nov 2008, 12:06
1.6 TD, Injectors...What do the small rubber hoses do?

Last post by KarlT « 30 Nov 2008, 10:20
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by KarlT » 28 Nov 2008, 10:47

Hi. Just wondering....
What do the small rubber hoses do that link the injectors?
I had one split & bus wouldn't start.

Also I have clear fuel pipes...

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Last post by KarlT
30 Nov 2008, 10:20
starter solenoid fun !

Last post by weldore « 30 Nov 2008, 07:20
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by weldore » 29 Nov 2008, 21:44

is there a way to strip the solenoid to clean the contacts.got nowt to do tomoz and i'd love to get me hands mucky :roll: .the starter is great apart...

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Last post by weldore
30 Nov 2008, 07:20
Is Clutch Master Cylinder cause for MOT failure?

Last post by VWCamperfan « 29 Nov 2008, 20:30
Replies: 13
by andyvw » 22 Nov 2008, 13:07

Fantastic , failed MOT on BRAKE master cylinder leaking fluid ... well it's not the Brake master Cylinder ... it's Clutch master Cylinder.
The brake...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
29 Nov 2008, 20:30
Gear leaver bellows

Last post by old man « 29 Nov 2008, 18:03
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by old man » 29 Nov 2008, 16:48

The leaver and bellows are goosed can anybody give me the best and cheapest place to get it from, as VAG will probably be costly. My van is 1.6 TD -...

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Last post by old man
29 Nov 2008, 18:03
slowing down turbo diesel

Last post by Hoss « 28 Nov 2008, 21:47
Replies: 5
by randolph57 » 14 Nov 2008, 10:40

Have a problem with a power reduction-my turbo diesel seems to be normally aspirated! :cry: This is intermittent as it drove for around 10 miles as...

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Last post by Hoss
28 Nov 2008, 21:47
front hub types

Last post by Simon Baxter « 28 Nov 2008, 20:56
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by billy739 » 27 Nov 2008, 09:41

are the bearings for early /late front discs different , from memory they are, but is there an intermediate type?

just trying to save obsolete parts...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
28 Nov 2008, 20:56
Air filter problem!

Last post by Simon Baxter « 28 Nov 2008, 20:55
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by papa lazaru » 27 Nov 2008, 09:52

Had our 1988 Westy serviced back in the summer and they had trouble getting an air filter to fit. Fine, we thought, we've got contacts! Ordered one...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
28 Nov 2008, 20:55
1.9 '97 derv polo, suitable engine donor ?

Last post by windysurfer « 28 Nov 2008, 20:41
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by guz » 27 Nov 2008, 23:19

that is all.

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Last post by windysurfer
28 Nov 2008, 20:41
Radiator Questions

Last post by wackos00 « 28 Nov 2008, 09:06
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by wackos00 » 25 Nov 2008, 09:10

Hello all,

I am very close to the end of a project that has taken over a year to compleat (was ment to be finished for this summer, but never mind)...

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Last post by wackos00
28 Nov 2008, 09:06
flushin out the heater matrix?????????????

Last post by oldiguana « 28 Nov 2008, 08:29
Replies: 4
by oldiguana » 27 Nov 2008, 14:36

yo dudes....ive had a few problems with oil in the water a while ago....i think i sorted it with a new oil cooler o-ring.....i flushed the system out...

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Last post by oldiguana
28 Nov 2008, 08:29
Oil pressure light half on after ingnition off? +won't start

Last post by myfanwy « 27 Nov 2008, 21:41
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by myfanwy » 24 Nov 2008, 23:07

Hi all,

I haven't posted before but would like to say hi and what a great site! I have a 1983 1.9 watercooled high top camper.

We have had her a...

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Last post by myfanwy
27 Nov 2008, 21:41
CO % Gunson exhaust

Last post by pmulcahy « 27 Nov 2008, 12:46
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by pmulcahy » 24 Nov 2008, 15:25

Trying to set my Carburettor (CT )PICT 34/4 fuel mix. The haynes manual says 0.3 to 0.7. Seriously! i cant it any where near, do i have excessive...

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Last post by pmulcahy
27 Nov 2008, 12:46
headertank pressure caps

Last post by ermie571 « 27 Nov 2008, 09:12
Replies: 5
by Mocki » 26 Nov 2008, 21:37

the blue darlek cap from the header tanks, i seem to remember someone saying that GSF ones are no good, so do VW still do them?
anyone got the part...

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Last post by ermie571
27 Nov 2008, 09:12
Sticking Accelerator Pedal......Help Please

Last post by Dan Wood « 27 Nov 2008, 07:32
Replies: 5
by jaymo » 23 Nov 2008, 20:20

Hi Folks,

My Caravelle appears to have developed a sticking Accelerator Pedal.

I've tried squirting WD40 into the hole under the pedal where the...

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Last post by Dan Wood
27 Nov 2008, 07:32
1.9dg wiring diagram

Last post by seanadams « 26 Nov 2008, 23:07

by seanadams » 26 Nov 2008, 23:07

In my haste to remove my 1.9dg engine and rebuild it, i didnt take a note of where all the wires go, engine back in, and burnt one wire out, so used...

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Last post by seanadams
26 Nov 2008, 23:07
Strange starting

Last post by Pike « 26 Nov 2008, 22:17
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by Pike » 23 Nov 2008, 21:52

I've been looking at a 1981 2.0 Aircooled camper today as a potential purchase, the owner pointed out something strange when starting. When the key...

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Last post by Pike
26 Nov 2008, 22:17
What torque

Last post by pmulcahy « 26 Nov 2008, 21:37
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by The Reverend Pimp Daddy » 26 Nov 2008, 18:56

got to tighten up the rear wheel bearing.......on my early air cooled...
what torque do i need to tighten them to.

thanks in advance

:wink: :wink:

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Last post by pmulcahy
26 Nov 2008, 21:37
Engine number location on a 1980 CT 1.6....!!

Last post by The Bobdogs « 26 Nov 2008, 16:25
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by The Bobdogs » 12 Nov 2008, 17:56

Despite my best efforts with an assortment of exhaust bandages and collars etc , it looks like time to fit a whole new system. Carl at Pirate VW in...

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Last post by The Bobdogs
26 Nov 2008, 16:25
BIG ERROR.. Help Ticking noise from the enguine

Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy « 26 Nov 2008, 09:27
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by vdubstar » 25 Nov 2008, 16:11

I am a 1981 t25 Aircooled 2 litre CU enguine, on lpg and petrol, it was fine when i started a few days ago however today as soon as i turned her over...

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Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy
26 Nov 2008, 09:27
2.1 Petrol engine!

Last post by Vdub89 « 25 Nov 2008, 23:11
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by Vdub89 » 25 Nov 2008, 12:43

Hi guys, this is probably going to seem like a stupid question, but are there different exhaust system for a 2.1 petrol?

I have a 1989 2.1 multivan,...

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Last post by Vdub89
25 Nov 2008, 23:11
Inspecting a reconned engine

Last post by Fingle « 25 Nov 2008, 21:00
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by Fingle » 25 Nov 2008, 10:39

Just had my aircooleds engine reconned.
Picking it up this weekend, was wondering if anyone could offer nay advice as to what to look for upon...

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Last post by Fingle
25 Nov 2008, 21:00
what this and what does it do

Last post by TimC « 25 Nov 2008, 13:38
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by hercules » 21 Nov 2008, 21:04

just got a new air box,and this on the end of this new air box wat is this green thing,the air box out of a 2.1 dj,and my van a 2.1 dj so what i like...

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Last post by TimC
25 Nov 2008, 13:38
Engine size and weight?

Last post by blowfish « 25 Nov 2008, 10:23
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by blowfish » 24 Nov 2008, 21:43

Anyone know... or know how to find out the size and weight of a 1.9 watercooled engine?

need to find out to get a quote or two for couriers!

cheers!

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25 Nov 2008, 10:23

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