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Bypass idle cut off valve

Last post by Dud « 14 Feb 2009, 20:19
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by Dud » 14 Feb 2009, 18:21

I have a 2l Aircooled, and a little machined hole (which could possibly have had something fall off?????) behind the bypass idle cut off valve on the...

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Last post by Dud
14 Feb 2009, 20:19
how long to change a clutch master cylinder?

Last post by T'Onion « 14 Feb 2009, 20:08
Replies: 7
by lloyd » 14 Feb 2009, 16:16

Think mine is seeping. Wondering how long does it take to change one. Anything I need to know special about it? Best place to get one?

Thanks

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Last post by T'Onion
14 Feb 2009, 20:08
Carbs

Last post by steve8090 « 14 Feb 2009, 20:04
Replies: 1
by Tug » 14 Feb 2009, 17:06

Hi

My Camper is running a little rough since it has been away in the unit for 6 months.
The van is a 2.0 Aircooled running standard twin Carbs......

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Last post by steve8090
14 Feb 2009, 20:04
Master cylinder

Last post by Ian Hulley « 14 Feb 2009, 11:38
Replies: 2
by dazwatson » 13 Feb 2009, 23:34

Hi,

I've just put a new clutch master cylinder on the van, no problems, I had crimped the brake fluid pipe to the clutch cylinder and changed it no...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
14 Feb 2009, 11:38
Overheating problem at -13??

Last post by ridders « 14 Feb 2009, 08:45
Replies: 15
by ding-dang-dhu » 09 Feb 2009, 09:11
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Morning,

Up here in Aberdeenshire it fell to -17 about 10 miles away from my house. According to my wife's car the temp in our drive was -13. I...
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Last post by ridders
14 Feb 2009, 08:45
Where is vacuum hose used on T25?

Last post by Mocki « 14 Feb 2009, 08:23
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by cubensis » 13 Feb 2009, 23:58

I have a spare amount of vacuum hose and have replaced the various lenghs from the carb, this was the only 3.5mm hose i could see used in the engine...

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Last post by Mocki
14 Feb 2009, 08:23
glowplug relay

Last post by nenenaiad « 13 Feb 2009, 22:41
Replies: 1
by bustersmate » 13 Feb 2009, 18:15

was wondering if anyone had a wiring diagram for the glow plug relay on an early 1.6d, the wiring on mine is all over the place,with wires solderd on...

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Last post by nenenaiad
13 Feb 2009, 22:41
1988 VW Transporter 78PS?

Last post by Pepperami « 13 Feb 2009, 20:14
Replies: 7
by wardandy » 12 Feb 2009, 07:40

Hi,

Can anyone tell me what, if any, is the difference between a Transporter 78PS and a T25 / T3?

I'm looking at a '88 Transporter 78PS 1.9l Petrol...

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Last post by Pepperami
13 Feb 2009, 20:14
bay engine into a T25?

Last post by CovKid « 13 Feb 2009, 19:40
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by alant25 » 13 Feb 2009, 18:17

hi
could anybody please tell me if a 2litre Aircooled engine manual gearbox from a 1979 bay will fit into my automatic 1981 T25, it has got a seized...

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Last post by CovKid
13 Feb 2009, 19:40
westy t25 starting problem

Last post by mart 475 « 13 Feb 2009, 19:05
Replies: 4
by mart 475 » 07 Feb 2009, 17:18

help! im new to the forum and own a 1986 club joker 2.1 petrol.recently after a short journey my bus wouldnt start.i checked,with a spare plug,and it...

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Last post by mart 475
13 Feb 2009, 19:05
Leaking van STILL fed up of hide and leak!

Last post by wee bugger « 13 Feb 2009, 07:35
Replies: 7
by vdubstar » 11 Feb 2009, 20:01

I am not sure where to post this as have posted a few times over the last 15 or so months! Everytime I try something or think have solved it It comes...

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Last post by wee bugger
13 Feb 2009, 07:35
Do i tap it with a hammer.

Last post by Fritz « 13 Feb 2009, 00:14
Replies: 6
by Jutstar » 12 Feb 2009, 21:04

My starter motor is sticking i think.....................when starting i need to hold the key for a bit longer than usual, then it might turn a...

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Last post by Fritz
13 Feb 2009, 00:14
Water Level Control Unit

Last post by Syncro G « 12 Feb 2009, 20:26
Replies: 5
by trundletruc » 11 Feb 2009, 21:02

My 1984 DG engined van has got the dreaded coolant flashing red light syndrome.

It only happens when the van has been laid up for a while. To begin...

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Last post by Syncro G
12 Feb 2009, 20:26
Cutting out in the rain!?

Last post by Vdub89 « 12 Feb 2009, 20:21
Replies: 9
by Vdub89 » 10 Feb 2009, 11:59

Hi there i was just wondering if anyone had any ideas of what i could do or what could be wrong as my van kept cutting out last night? I have 2.1mv...

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Last post by Vdub89
12 Feb 2009, 20:21
Overheating/Headgasket?

Last post by jason k « 12 Feb 2009, 17:30
Replies: 5
by ridders » 10 Feb 2009, 20:51

1.9 watercooled 1984 Hightop

If the headgasket goes on a watercooled van can this pressurise the coolant system with exhaust/combustion gases and...

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Last post by jason k
12 Feb 2009, 17:30
What't the std size of alternator for a 2ltr Aircooled.

Last post by Willoughby « 12 Feb 2009, 00:09
Replies: 3
by Willoughby » 11 Feb 2009, 23:16

Hi

Reading thro wiki and posts looks to be 45A but a m8 has told me it should be 90A.

Thanks in advance

Kev

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Last post by Willoughby
12 Feb 2009, 00:09
Grommets on bus?

Last post by BIG D « 11 Feb 2009, 22:54
Replies: 5
by BIG D » 02 Feb 2009, 19:46

Hi does anyone know where to get grommets that are located under the sills on both sides mine have perished when i removed to wax oil?
Regards Dave

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Last post by BIG D
11 Feb 2009, 22:54
solex 34 pict-5 carb

Last post by Fritz « 11 Feb 2009, 18:18
Replies: 1
by jackfish » 11 Feb 2009, 17:55

HELP, I have an air leak by the linkage on my carb so is backfiring all the time have tested with wd 40 and its definately the carb is there anyway...

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Last post by Fritz
11 Feb 2009, 18:18
ridiculous heater control question

Last post by caveman « 11 Feb 2009, 00:34
Replies: 20
by caveman » 02 Feb 2009, 20:17
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I asked this on The samba without much satisfaction. I didn't get an owners manual with my 1990 transporter, so i'm just trying to figure out my...
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Last post by caveman
11 Feb 2009, 00:34
Front Brakes Binding

Last post by Fritz « 10 Feb 2009, 22:33
Replies: 2
by ridders » 10 Feb 2009, 20:38

1984 T25 Hightop 1.9 watercooled.

Front brakes binding. Where do I start? What is causing them both to bind? Was thinking of stipping down the front...

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Last post by Fritz
10 Feb 2009, 22:33
Help ive lost me gears

Last post by marble « 10 Feb 2009, 21:36
Replies: 2
by marble » 14 Jan 2009, 07:42

HELP I have a 1981 2ltr air cooled. driving to work monday morning jumped out of 4th gear and unable to find it again. Then same in third. got to...

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Last post by marble
10 Feb 2009, 21:36
diesel brake pump

Last post by weldore « 10 Feb 2009, 18:21
Replies: 4
by weldore » 09 Feb 2009, 23:33

hi,dropped the engine over the weekend and started to swap bits onto the 1y i bought and i noticed that the plastic bit that the vaccum pipe connects...

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Last post by weldore
10 Feb 2009, 18:21
Sensors & starting problems!

Last post by Mushr00m « 10 Feb 2009, 17:45
Replies: 2
by Mushr00m » 10 Feb 2009, 17:16

Hi all.

On Sunday my '83 T25 westy refused to start having not been used for 3 days. It's ran perfect for 4 months since buying it & this was the...

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Last post by Mushr00m
10 Feb 2009, 17:45
Stalling and stuff

Last post by beergut100 « 10 Feb 2009, 14:47
Replies: 3
by beergut100 » 03 Feb 2009, 18:25

Hi
When I go to work in the mornings, my van always runs absolutely fine on either LPG or petrol and never stalls. On the way home from work,...

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Last post by beergut100
10 Feb 2009, 14:47
quick radiator question

Last post by Fritz « 09 Feb 2009, 22:53
Replies: 1
by JamesT25 » 09 Feb 2009, 15:33

Hello,

i'm in the process of stripping the bits out of my van and swapping all that needs be swapped. replaced the radiator but on the box it says...

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Last post by Fritz
09 Feb 2009, 22:53
Engine Code - VW .455

Last post by Aidan « 09 Feb 2009, 20:56
Replies: 2
by Autosleeper12 » 09 Feb 2009, 19:22

My first post and probably a good place to start is to try and find out what replacement engine is in my 1985 Autosleeper 1.9 petrol. Where the...

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Last post by Aidan
09 Feb 2009, 20:56
exhaust

Last post by armyphil « 09 Feb 2009, 20:06
Replies: 7
by armyphil » 08 Feb 2009, 09:02

where can i get a downpipe (from manifold to centre section) for a 1.6 N/A i have googled but cant find one as mine is rotten :roll: along with many...

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Last post by armyphil
09 Feb 2009, 20:06
Red flashing temp light....can you help ?

Last post by retrokamper « 09 Feb 2009, 19:11
Replies: 17
by sherlock » 21 Dec 2007, 15:04
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Hi all, My van drives like a dream but of late the temp light comes on when starting (as it should ) but instead of settleing down to just before...
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Last post by retrokamper
09 Feb 2009, 19:11
FLASHING COIL LIGHT

Last post by jamesc76 « 09 Feb 2009, 16:53
Replies: 2
by MattyGreg05 » 09 Feb 2009, 14:08

Hey guys, just finished putting the dash in my 1997 GOLF 1.9TDI ESTATE after a problem with the clutch pedal which rendered it off the road for 5...

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Last post by jamesc76
09 Feb 2009, 16:53
Exhaust problems

Last post by maxstu « 09 Feb 2009, 16:12
Replies: 4
by VWCamperfan » 07 Feb 2009, 12:17

What were you doing to get that stuck there???????!!!!!! :? :lol:

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Last post by maxstu
09 Feb 2009, 16:12
choke issues, 1.9 DG

Last post by maxstu « 09 Feb 2009, 02:19
Replies: 1
by dink » 07 Feb 2009, 23:07

i've had rouble with water in the fuel tank, that's now been delt with
it caused me running issues, as soon as i let go of the throttle it dies, even...

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Last post by maxstu
09 Feb 2009, 02:19
Exhaust tail pipe

Last post by simoncummins « 08 Feb 2009, 22:05
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by simoncummins » 08 Feb 2009, 11:25

I have just ftted a new tail pipe to my 1.6 jx it seems to at a different angle to the old one and catches the bodywork when the engine is shut off....

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Last post by simoncummins
08 Feb 2009, 22:05
Oil leak on top of engine

Last post by VWCamperfan « 08 Feb 2009, 21:20
Replies: 1
by EuanMac » 08 Feb 2009, 20:52

I have a small oil leak on top of the engine I think it may be coming from fuel pump, is that possible? Or is it more likely from the distributor....

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Last post by VWCamperfan
08 Feb 2009, 21:20
Burning rubber smell

Last post by Red Westie « 08 Feb 2009, 10:47
Replies: 3
by Red Westie » 07 Feb 2009, 22:26

Took the van out this afternoon and within the first few minutes I could smell burning rubber. I stopped the van, got out had a look around, couldn't...

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Last post by Red Westie
08 Feb 2009, 10:47
Struggling to bleed cooling system

Last post by AngeloEvs « 07 Feb 2009, 20:02
Replies: 13
by fix » 05 Feb 2009, 09:02

Hi im struggling to bleed my cooling system and am now worried i might have blown my head gasket trying.

The coolant pipe between the thermostat...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
07 Feb 2009, 20:02
adding alcohol to tank to get rid of water?

Last post by R0B « 07 Feb 2009, 14:44
Replies: 13
by Sir Chad » 05 Feb 2009, 20:58

Hello, I'm fairly sure I've got water in my fuel tank, when I recently did some work on the fuel system to try and sort the rough running I drained...

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Last post by R0B
07 Feb 2009, 14:44
Engine air vents

Last post by Jon Bisson GSY « 07 Feb 2009, 14:25
Replies: 3
by Jon Bisson GSY » 07 Feb 2009, 13:47

Hi,
I am getting very frustrated with the vents on the rear corners that feed the engine bay and the fact the louvres act as great funnels for rain...

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Last post by Jon Bisson GSY
07 Feb 2009, 14:25
MOT fail diesel emissions

Last post by kit « 07 Feb 2009, 01:15
Replies: 40
by kit » 27 Jan 2009, 13:05
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Just got me fail from the garage, diesel emission too high on their new machine :cry: Any one any suggestions? I know it should be in Technical but I...
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Last post by kit
07 Feb 2009, 01:15
belching black smoke. 2.1 mv petrol. why???

Last post by Aidan « 06 Feb 2009, 22:53
Replies: 17
by vwjon » 11 Nov 2007, 12:05
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a few weeks ago i fried my motor by blowing a rad hose, i cracked a cylinder head.
so i replaced the damaged unit with a good second hand one.
since...
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Last post by Aidan
06 Feb 2009, 22:53
pierberg carb rebuild kit

Last post by dink « 06 Feb 2009, 20:24
Replies: 15
by dink » 06 May 2008, 18:44
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where can i buy a rebuild kit for a pierberg carb

also are there propper instructions for taking one appart

i've seen the exploded diagram in the...
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Last post by dink
06 Feb 2009, 20:24
Head change and some problems since

Last post by peteair « 06 Feb 2009, 17:52
Replies: 4
by peteair » 01 Feb 2009, 18:18

I have a 87 syncro 2.1dj. with an old lpg conversion.

I had to change the left hand head because a valve seat had dropped badly and was backfiring....

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Last post by peteair
06 Feb 2009, 17:52
Red Warning light

Last post by Jutstar « 05 Feb 2009, 22:01
Replies: 2
by Jutstar » 05 Feb 2009, 21:32

I m off to look at a Camper at the weekend and it sounds tidy. However, the seller has already made me aware that the low water warning light on the...

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Last post by Jutstar
05 Feb 2009, 22:01
Van wont stop!

Last post by bigherb « 05 Feb 2009, 20:02
Replies: 17
by albertramsbottom » 04 Feb 2009, 18:00
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Hi

I have got a new problem with my 1982 2ltr air cooled van, it wont turn off. The only way to stop the engine is pull of the miidle lead to the...
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Last post by bigherb
05 Feb 2009, 20:02
1.6td exhaust

Last post by g60steve « 05 Feb 2009, 17:14
Replies: 7
by noss vanagon » 05 Feb 2009, 12:04

I need a new silencer for a 1.6 td does anybody know the best place to get one/places to steer clear of?

The silencer is fine but the clamp has...

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Last post by g60steve
05 Feb 2009, 17:14
Trouble with cold starts in my 1.6 turbo diesel

Last post by noss vanagon « 05 Feb 2009, 13:18
Replies: 16
by Llamapup » 22 Jan 2009, 07:58
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Hello All

I'm having trouble with cold starts in my 1988 1.6 turbo diesel Westfalia T25. I am waiting for the glow plug light to go out before...
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Last post by noss vanagon
05 Feb 2009, 13:18
Replaced starter motor, solenoid click, not turning over?

Last post by VWCamperfan « 04 Feb 2009, 18:17
Replies: 16
by Deaks » 28 Jan 2009, 15:38
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1.9 Petrol on F with a more recent engine.

Started wouldn't turn yesterday, even with a jump, called AA and they found that a short braided cable...
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Last post by VWCamperfan
04 Feb 2009, 18:17
headbangin!!

Last post by Mr Bean « 03 Feb 2009, 22:45
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by tezza » 31 Jan 2009, 10:55

hi guys and guyesses just banged my 'ead again must be time to buy new struts for that damn tailgate its harder than me 'ead! can anyone suggest best...

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Last post by Mr Bean
03 Feb 2009, 22:45
gaskets

Last post by quagmire « 03 Feb 2009, 16:49
Replies: 4
by quagmire » 03 Feb 2009, 16:44

hi can anyone tell me where i can get gaskets for the cooling system from?i have checked GSF website and they don't appear to have them.any ideas...

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Last post by quagmire
03 Feb 2009, 16:49
Diesel wiring diagram and Syncro UJs

Last post by Syncro G « 03 Feb 2009, 01:29
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by syncronaut » 02 Feb 2009, 14:46

Anybody know where I can find a good wiring diagram for an 88 diesel T25 1.6?
I've got a mechanic mate who is currrently tearing his hair out trying...

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Last post by Syncro G
03 Feb 2009, 01:29
T25 Front shocks & bushes

Last post by little.legs « 02 Feb 2009, 20:31
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by little.legs » 02 Feb 2009, 15:36

:D Hiya,
I am looking at replacing my front dampers very soon. Having checked the haynes I see that they should have a damping ring on top of the...

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02 Feb 2009, 20:31

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