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ant roll bar puls lowe control arm

Last post by hercules « 11 Nov 2008, 06:45
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by hercules » 10 Nov 2008, 22:27

HI every one iv got a 1987 2.1 watercool,
and im about 2 do my bush all of them on my Anti roll bar ,but it seem they lots of size bush for the ant...

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Last post by hercules
11 Nov 2008, 06:45
My petrol return pipe was deliberatly blocked, wonder why ?

Last post by jaylo264 « 10 Nov 2008, 22:26
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by ghost123uk » 10 Nov 2008, 09:51

As I was re-connecting everything up (before the heavy rain stopped play :( ) I discovered that the petrol return pipe, whilst looking fine and...

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Last post by jaylo264
10 Nov 2008, 22:26
DG 1.9 turns really slowly and won't start.

Last post by The Silver Surfer « 10 Nov 2008, 21:03
Replies: 15
by The Silver Surfer » 08 Nov 2008, 13:05
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ok, I placed a full charged battery on van. The van has been stood for a few months now outside.

Engine turns very slowly, no firing.

My plan is...
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Last post by The Silver Surfer
10 Nov 2008, 21:03
carberetta

Last post by CovKid « 10 Nov 2008, 21:01
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by peasjay » 10 Nov 2008, 19:42

Hi guys i have a ct 1600cc Aircooled just bought a gold recon engine,it has an old solex 34 pict 4 carb and i want to buy a new one,now i know you...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Nov 2008, 21:01
Upgrading Alternator

Last post by syncrosimon « 10 Nov 2008, 19:34
Replies: 11
by jonbowen » 09 Nov 2008, 17:17

This question seems so simple, nobody seems to have got round to asking it before:
I have a 1983 1.9 petrol T25 converted caravelle. After camping up...

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Last post by syncrosimon
10 Nov 2008, 19:34
engine number

Last post by behai « 10 Nov 2008, 11:57
Replies: 2
by behai » 10 Nov 2008, 09:36

Can anyone please help? I have a 1.6td westfalia 1989 I am filling out paperwork as it has been imported from germany. Where can i find the engine...

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Last post by behai
10 Nov 2008, 11:57
Rear shockers

Last post by Daisy « 10 Nov 2008, 10:25
Replies: 2
by Daisy » 10 Nov 2008, 10:15

Morning i have looked on the WIKI but don`t seem able to find the answer to my question which is:-

How long and how difficult is it to change the...

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Last post by Daisy
10 Nov 2008, 10:25
Exhaust thread...

Last post by lloyd « 10 Nov 2008, 07:40
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by mikey9 » 09 Nov 2008, 22:06

Anyone interested in exhaust porn..... :shock: try page 6 of this very interesting thread in the US.

WOuld hate to think of the cost over...

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Last post by lloyd
10 Nov 2008, 07:40
A nice new exhaust???

Last post by eatcustard « 10 Nov 2008, 07:30
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by Jutstar » 31 Oct 2008, 18:39

I m after a new exhaust for my 87wbx DG, mine i reckon is only held together by some gaffer tape and chewing gum or summat!!

I ve had a read on the...

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Last post by eatcustard
10 Nov 2008, 07:30
bleeding nipples, any tips?

Last post by jed the spread « 09 Nov 2008, 23:45
Replies: 16
by Therunner » 18 Oct 2008, 14:48
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he's spent the whole day trying to undo
my front bleeding nipples he's tried heat, spanner,
grips, oil & hammer over & over, my nipples are now...
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Last post by jed the spread
09 Nov 2008, 23:45
Idle Valve and Air Flow Meter

Last post by wasserleaker « 09 Nov 2008, 20:34
Replies: 6
by wixer » 07 Nov 2008, 19:42

Where can I get an idle valve and an airflow meter for a 2.1 engine ?

Thanks.

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Last post by wasserleaker
09 Nov 2008, 20:34
1600 diesel (non turbo) reluctant start have changed glow pl

Last post by dieseldave « 09 Nov 2008, 16:26
Replies: 12
by dieseldave » 02 Nov 2008, 10:42

hello,
new member
been lurking for quite a while and have got loads of very useful info from here already many thanks.

I'm the proud(ish) owner of a...

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Last post by dieseldave
09 Nov 2008, 16:26
1.9 wbx vaccum advance union

Last post by lloyd « 09 Nov 2008, 14:32
Replies: 5
by lambrettalee » 09 Nov 2008, 12:45

afternoon,, my vacuum advance union... the 4 way cross one has just lost one of its 4 outlets (brittle) so am in need of a replacement (asap, work...

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Last post by lloyd
09 Nov 2008, 14:32
t3 steering racks

Last post by dink « 09 Nov 2008, 11:03
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by dink » 08 Nov 2008, 23:19

t3 steering racks, are they all the same RHD that is
would a late rack fit on an early Aircooled t3
i have an offer of a power rack

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Last post by dink
09 Nov 2008, 11:03
What option for a T25 Stainless exhaust?

Last post by hammy44 « 08 Nov 2008, 22:52
Replies: 5
by nesty » 08 Nov 2008, 12:51

My T25 1984 Holdworth failed MOT on a leaking exhaust. The MOT garage going to inspect the exhaust more fully on Monday (along with the other small...

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Last post by hammy44
08 Nov 2008, 22:52
Brake Fluid leak in drivers footwell

Last post by davidvincent « 08 Nov 2008, 19:25
Replies: 32
by davidvincent » 20 Oct 2008, 10:59
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Howdy all

On my 1980 Aircooled T25 there's brake fluid appearing in the drivers foot well. Not loads but enough to raise concerns. A specialist I...
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Last post by davidvincent
08 Nov 2008, 19:25
alternator problem

Last post by Mocki « 07 Nov 2008, 23:55
Replies: 1
by umgum » 07 Nov 2008, 23:44

my battery isn`t getting charged up but the light on the dash is not showing any ides please

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Last post by Mocki
07 Nov 2008, 23:55
AAZ main & big end bolt torques

Last post by HarryMann « 07 Nov 2008, 22:37
Replies: 2
by garyd » 07 Nov 2008, 18:41

Exactly that. Can anyone tell me what they should be? Are they the same as the JX (main 65 & big end 45 Nm)?

thanks
Garyd

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Last post by HarryMann
07 Nov 2008, 22:37
Heater fan belt?

Last post by CovKid « 06 Nov 2008, 18:26
Replies: 3
by Walrus » 06 Nov 2008, 15:45

There seems to be a belt to go from the heater fan motor to the fan itself - I can see it flapping around under the ashtray - and the motor squeals...

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Last post by CovKid
06 Nov 2008, 18:26
Leaning Van

Last post by chadde4666 « 06 Nov 2008, 17:53
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by chadde4666 » 05 Nov 2008, 18:19

Hi all
I have lowered my van (1989 1.9 DG Minibus) and have a 15mm lean to the drivers side at the back. I have changed the springs over and it still...

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Last post by chadde4666
06 Nov 2008, 17:53
Dash mount choke type pull knob. activates a pump, which?

Last post by horizontal kipper « 06 Nov 2008, 16:00
Replies: 5
by syncropatrick » 05 Nov 2008, 11:58

Hi,

My Belgium LHD 16 LPG'd Syncro Caravelle as an aftermarket (I think) choke type pull knob on the dash which glows green when pulled - very...

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Last post by horizontal kipper
06 Nov 2008, 16:00
Weight of an engine

Last post by Essex Nige « 06 Nov 2008, 15:04
Replies: 7
by Essex Nige » 06 Nov 2008, 09:42

I'm looking at getting an engine stand, does anyone know the weight of a 1600 CT?

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Last post by Essex Nige
06 Nov 2008, 15:04
Another alternator question...

Last post by ajp « 05 Nov 2008, 20:44
Replies: 7
by ajp » 05 Nov 2008, 20:16

Just got a new alt and I am having trouble identifing conections...

Can anyone help?

edited by rob to make links work....

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Last post by ajp
05 Nov 2008, 20:44
speedo cable

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 04 Nov 2008, 16:26
Replies: 3
by gillinghamfishing » 03 Nov 2008, 16:19

hello i have ordered a new speedo cable, how easy is it to fit thanks

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
04 Nov 2008, 16:26
Hydraulic Clutch pipe

Last post by Fritz « 04 Nov 2008, 00:09
Replies: 1
by sevy » 03 Nov 2008, 23:35

Anyone know the dimensions of the pipe ? or a supplier for the pipe ?

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Last post by Fritz
04 Nov 2008, 00:09
Water pipe problem...

Last post by PEET « 03 Nov 2008, 23:34
Replies: 7
by PEET » 29 Oct 2008, 21:51

Van i'm workin on has got rotten metal pipes but when i bought it i acquired a set of new plastic ones. They are different bore sizes though so my...

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Last post by PEET
03 Nov 2008, 23:34
red flashing light on water guage.....

Last post by Mocki « 03 Nov 2008, 22:55
Replies: 6
by gti mad man » 03 Nov 2008, 18:06

is it level or temperature assuming itsnot temp as guage was fine.

seems to flash after 3hours of driving though van water level and heaters fine so...

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Last post by Mocki
03 Nov 2008, 22:55
power steeting pump

Last post by hercules « 03 Nov 2008, 22:07
Replies: 2
by hercules » 03 Nov 2008, 19:24

hi all well iv got a 2.1 dj ,iv just put my power steeting pump on, on one of the pip line at the end is were to put to wire on, iv look and found 2...

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Last post by hercules
03 Nov 2008, 22:07
Carburettor (2e3) problems

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Nov 2008, 18:33
Replies: 1
by kev706 » 03 Nov 2008, 18:18

Hi, just replaced my 2e3 carb on my 1984 1900cc DG due to problem with the choke. Managed to get a complete secondhand clean carb, needed to mode the...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Nov 2008, 18:33
Correct level of Expansion Tank again!!!!!!

Last post by Mocki « 03 Nov 2008, 17:34
Replies: 20
by Jutstar » 02 Nov 2008, 18:34
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I ve posted a few topics about how i had problems with my T25 and they were resolved, etc, etc.

The main problem was a overheating one, which...
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Last post by Mocki
03 Nov 2008, 17:34
oil Leak

Last post by tonytech « 03 Nov 2008, 16:57
Replies: 3
by IanMills » 03 Nov 2008, 15:26

Dear Gang,
I have a 1989 Panel Van with a 1.9 DG Engine fitted.
I have an oil leak which on first inspection looks to be coming from either the...

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Last post by tonytech
03 Nov 2008, 16:57
accelerator cable

Last post by t25hippy « 03 Nov 2008, 16:54
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by t25hippy » 03 Nov 2008, 14:51

mine snapped at traffic lights :( yesterday,thanks to the 2 vw vans who tried to help,anyhoo is it an easy job to fix?does the cable sli in from...

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Last post by t25hippy
03 Nov 2008, 16:54
fitting a rev counter to a 1700 air cooled any ideas

Last post by Mocki « 03 Nov 2008, 15:59
Replies: 2
by t25newboy » 03 Nov 2008, 15:04

i've been told its one wire but where too????? ive bought a chav i mean rev gauge just wonder how easy to fit mainly want it to keep an eye on over...

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Last post by Mocki
03 Nov 2008, 15:59
Carb replacement

Last post by jason k « 02 Nov 2008, 10:54
Replies: 7
by pollycamper » 31 Oct 2008, 14:37

Excuse this not being very technicalally put (but I am a girl and have no idea)I have an air cooled, 2 litre t25 and I have been told the twin carbs...

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Last post by jason k
02 Nov 2008, 10:54
Glow Plug Replacement - 1.6TD JX

Last post by Syncro G « 01 Nov 2008, 18:34
Replies: 17
by grenjs » 31 Oct 2008, 21:24
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Following the advise on a thread on these here forums, I'm trying to replace the glow-plugs.

I knew from the posts on that thread this wasn't going...
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Last post by Syncro G
01 Nov 2008, 18:34
Relay BOSCH 0332 002 156

Last post by tipo73 « 01 Nov 2008, 07:02
Replies: 2
by tipo73 » 31 Oct 2008, 18:48

Need one, any one know where to buy it?

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Last post by tipo73
01 Nov 2008, 07:02
Oil Light Question

Last post by Mr Bean « 31 Oct 2008, 21:33
Replies: 12
by jaymo » 30 Oct 2008, 22:18

Hi folks,

For about a month or two, the oil light in my 1990 Caravelle has been making an appearance and rearing its ugly red head.

It only starts...

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Last post by Mr Bean
31 Oct 2008, 21:33
T25 1.9DG Rebuild help

Last post by ghost123uk « 31 Oct 2008, 20:35
Replies: 11
by doof_mc-scoof » 05 Oct 2008, 11:57

I'm a bit new to the camper game, hence i ended up buying a right heap of steaming van offa ebay. I'm trying to rebuild a 1.9 DG engine for it, which...

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Last post by ghost123uk
31 Oct 2008, 20:35
5 speed gear box question

Last post by Mocki « 31 Oct 2008, 11:15
Replies: 9
by ermie571 » 31 Oct 2008, 08:33

Ok folks, got a 5 speed that was mated to a 1.9, now mated to a 2.1

first gear is through a gate and down, underneath reverse. second is a dog leg...

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Last post by Mocki
31 Oct 2008, 11:15
Diesel novice!1.6 td,what do i look for??

Last post by randolph57 « 30 Oct 2008, 22:48
Replies: 17
by scamperman » 27 Oct 2008, 21:12
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Hi,
Bit of a last minute thing but i'm going to view a 1.6 td van tommorow pm,
i have a 1.9 dg petrol already and know my way round the petrol...
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Last post by randolph57
30 Oct 2008, 22:48
T25 1.6TD - very noisy engine and running on oil....

Last post by tj2008 « 30 Oct 2008, 22:14
Replies: 34
by tj2008 » 25 Aug 2008, 16:29
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OK, so here's the saga so far.

Bought a van with a 1.9 Peugeot 305 engine in it - ran fine. half way to Spain, engine fell out (poor mounting of the...
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Last post by tj2008
30 Oct 2008, 22:14
1600td starter motor question.

Last post by Plasticman « 30 Oct 2008, 18:52
Replies: 22
by drumnut182 » 23 Oct 2008, 19:06
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when replacing diesel starter motor do you HAVE to replace the bush as well? Mine isn't engaging, it just spins and makes a spinning type...
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Last post by Plasticman
30 Oct 2008, 18:52
Starter Motor

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 30 Oct 2008, 18:30
Replies: 10
by Gadders » 30 Oct 2008, 09:59

1.9dg Starter motor just started playing up.Motor fires for starting and then appears to jam(whirring sound).Tap it a few times and it seems to free...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
30 Oct 2008, 18:30
Engine Number

Last post by HarryMann « 30 Oct 2008, 16:02
Replies: 5
by gov » 30 Oct 2008, 14:52

I'm filling all the forms out to get an agreed value and I have to quote the engine number. My van had a new engine fitted in 2005 so it is not the...

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Last post by HarryMann
30 Oct 2008, 16:02
New pistons / running in

Last post by Red Westie « 30 Oct 2008, 13:33
Replies: 9
by Krisis » 30 Oct 2008, 07:40

Hi All

Just about to fit 4 new pistons in or REALLY FAST & POWERFUL 1.6 n/a diesel :lol: :lol: :lol:

The question
How far do you have to run...

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Last post by Red Westie
30 Oct 2008, 13:33
Diesel injection pump

Last post by swell2316 « 30 Oct 2008, 11:26
Replies: 4
by BigTam » 13 May 2008, 19:05

Anyone know the part number, VAG or Bosch for the fuel injection pump for a 1.6 TD JX, cheers :?:

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Last post by swell2316
30 Oct 2008, 11:26
help needed with oil problem.

Last post by drumnut182 « 30 Oct 2008, 10:13
Replies: 5
by drumnut182 » 28 Oct 2008, 17:27

Has anyone cleaned the oil pickup and sump before because it was clogged up inside the engine? If anyone has a few pics or tips on how to do it and...

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Last post by drumnut182
30 Oct 2008, 10:13
Can you identify this part please? 1600td

Last post by drumnut182 « 30 Oct 2008, 09:51
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by drumnut182 » 25 Oct 2008, 14:36

Heyup, anyone know what this is/what it does and if i can buy them?

Cheers

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Last post by drumnut182
30 Oct 2008, 09:51
1.6TD noisy at startup

Last post by Syncro G « 30 Oct 2008, 00:56
Replies: 6
by grenjs » 28 Oct 2008, 23:52

As the title says, the 1.6TD engine is noisy at startup (quite clackery clack) but that quietens down within a few seconds (5 to 10 or so seconds)....

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Last post by Syncro G
30 Oct 2008, 00:56
Overheating - help me!

Last post by Rozzo « 30 Oct 2008, 00:44
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by Sarah-Pinky » 29 Oct 2008, 14:41

HELP! I have a much loved 1986 1.9l petrol transporter. After the head gasgets (spp??) went on the old engine at easter this year, we had the new...

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Last post by Rozzo
30 Oct 2008, 00:44

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