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Stalling & misfiring when warm

Last post by HarryMann « 29 Oct 2008, 23:15
Replies: 44
by asahartz » 17 Sep 2008, 18:28
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My bus (1.9DG with Solex carb) doesn't get used regularly - like a few others I guess. A couple of weeks ago I took it on a good run up to...
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Last post by HarryMann
29 Oct 2008, 23:15
Front wheel bearings

Last post by grenjs « 29 Oct 2008, 17:14
Replies: 5
by terrywill » 29 Oct 2008, 10:11

Friends van's got a knocking noise from front offside wheel. He thinks it may be bearing.
Is replacing the front wheel bearings a DIY job or do they...

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Last post by grenjs
29 Oct 2008, 17:14
Leak from CV joint

Last post by Pepperami « 29 Oct 2008, 15:57
Replies: 6
by Pepperami » 28 Oct 2008, 18:13

Gearbox oil appears to be leaking from the CV joint any ideas?
Could it be anything to do with this?

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Last post by Pepperami
29 Oct 2008, 15:57
exhaust heat shield????

Last post by JamesT25 « 29 Oct 2008, 15:24
Replies: 2
by JamesT25 » 29 Oct 2008, 14:41

Hi,

Please see photo below the bit between the exhaust and the engine is rusted in about 20 places and will not go back onto this engine does anyone...

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Last post by JamesT25
29 Oct 2008, 15:24
Where is the engine number found on T25 1989 2.1 Motor?

Last post by crustycornishman « 29 Oct 2008, 06:02
Replies: 3
by crustycornishman » 26 Oct 2008, 14:26

Dull question I know, just imported a Westfalia California from Germany and trying to complete the paperwork for Uk registration. However, looking in...

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Last post by crustycornishman
29 Oct 2008, 06:02
What should be connected here?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 28 Oct 2008, 23:23
Replies: 22
by asahartz » 15 Sep 2008, 16:37
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Had a stalling problem on my bus, so I cleaned out the carb (seems better now).

However in the process I noticed a vacuum connection on the carb...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
28 Oct 2008, 23:23
Alternator question?

Last post by Mocki « 28 Oct 2008, 22:51
Replies: 3
by ajp » 28 Oct 2008, 22:07

Just bought myself into the T3 club and am still very wet behind the ears.
1985 water cooled 1.9 78bhp...

Had some trouble starting it last weekend...

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Last post by Mocki
28 Oct 2008, 22:51
1600 td starter motor question.

Last post by drumnut182 « 28 Oct 2008, 15:00
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by drumnut182 » 28 Oct 2008, 11:45

Heyup, does anyone know which way the bendix on the starter motor should spin on a vw t25 1600td 1989 5speed.. clockwise or anti clockwise?... or...

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Last post by drumnut182
28 Oct 2008, 15:00
Noisy gearchange.............

Last post by Red Westie « 28 Oct 2008, 09:05
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by camperclan » 27 Oct 2008, 23:26

suddenly i got a very noisy clanky gear change still changing gear ok,gonna crawl under tomorrow and have a look.....any ideas peeps?..........2...

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Last post by Red Westie
28 Oct 2008, 09:05
Oil filter Thread size?

Last post by cumbriankeith « 27 Oct 2008, 21:34
Replies: 10
by cumbriankeith » 27 Oct 2008, 13:09

I thought I'd seen it somewhere but can't find it by searching...
Could anyone please confirm the thread spec of the standard spin-on oil filter,...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
27 Oct 2008, 21:34
diesel rev counter

Last post by Mocki « 27 Oct 2008, 20:59
Replies: 1
by swell2316 » 27 Oct 2008, 20:54

Hello all,

I would like to fit a set of dash gauges with a rev counter, there are a few on ebay are they difficult to fit? Where does the rev...

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Last post by Mocki
27 Oct 2008, 20:59
over heating 1.6 Aircooled

Last post by wrexhamwrecker « 27 Oct 2008, 20:29
Replies: 9
by wrexhamwrecker » 27 Oct 2008, 07:42

hi i have a 1980 1.6 t25 twin carb man tappets keeps getting hot and closing the tappets what would be the best thing to do? it only has 2000 miles...

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Last post by wrexhamwrecker
27 Oct 2008, 20:29
Photos of a good 2.0l CSU engine installed

Last post by Fingle « 27 Oct 2008, 18:03
Replies: 7
by Fingle » 24 Oct 2008, 10:55

anyone got some ?

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Last post by Fingle
27 Oct 2008, 18:03
Lumpy acceleration LPG Conversion

Last post by ermie571 « 27 Oct 2008, 10:21
Replies: 3
by Daisy » 27 Oct 2008, 09:08

I have a 1.9 Petrol engine with an LPG conversion which was done by Steve at Gasure 2 years ago (ACE BIT OF KIT) my question is are the any filters...

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Last post by ermie571
27 Oct 2008, 10:21
water pipes

Last post by COURGETTE « 27 Oct 2008, 08:20
Replies: 9
by COURGETTE » 24 Oct 2008, 07:43

when fitting the plastic water pipes! do you have to take the petrol/diesel tank out ? heard two sets of tales, one says yes others say no.
which is...

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Last post by COURGETTE
27 Oct 2008, 08:20
2.1 DJ rebuild and diagnosis.

Last post by wasserleaker « 26 Oct 2008, 20:20
Replies: 16
by amazingdave » 24 Oct 2008, 19:30
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Hiya,

I've bought a 2.1 DJ to replace my DG.

The DJ was showing white smoke before I got hold of it, and I want to rebuild it.

Should I just take...
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Last post by wasserleaker
26 Oct 2008, 20:20
Can't get first gear

Last post by HarryMann « 26 Oct 2008, 17:51
Replies: 8
by Carl62 » 26 Oct 2008, 09:07

I have a 1.9 petrol 4 speed and am having trouble getting first gear
gear box had new oil and I have used white grease but it is still a pig to get...

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Last post by HarryMann
26 Oct 2008, 17:51
fuel pumps

Last post by ermie571 « 26 Oct 2008, 08:24
Replies: 2
by ermie571 » 25 Oct 2008, 20:35

Hi folks,

read some discussions recently about compatability of fuel pumps for Aircooled etc and the ones JK sell

found these on e-bay
which look...

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Last post by ermie571
26 Oct 2008, 08:24
crank and flywheel ID

Last post by dugcati « 25 Oct 2008, 15:34
Replies: 8
by dugcati » 22 Oct 2008, 22:15

I have a crank/flywheel in my modded 1776CT engined heap that I think is from a 1.9L or a 2.0L engine. There is no part number on the crank that I...

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Last post by dugcati
25 Oct 2008, 15:34
2ltr aircool carb probs

Last post by Rozzo « 25 Oct 2008, 10:57
Replies: 4
by SkinupCamper » 24 Oct 2008, 14:04

I have taken the bi-metalic choke apart (twin solex carbs) to get at 2 screws holing it on as it was loose. Now i cant get the coke valve set right...

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Last post by Rozzo
25 Oct 2008, 10:57
Exhaust photo's

Last post by Mocki « 25 Oct 2008, 10:04
Replies: 3
by Pepperami » 25 Oct 2008, 09:45

Have you got photo's of your exhausts. I'm looking for idea's and inspiration. Shop bought and especially home brew.

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Last post by Mocki
25 Oct 2008, 10:04
2.1 stainless silencer ?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 24 Oct 2008, 20:29
Replies: 4
by syncroandy » 22 Oct 2008, 18:40

Does anyone make a drop-in replacement silencer for the 2.1 DJ motor that uses the same flange style joints as on the VW system ?

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Last post by Simon Baxter
24 Oct 2008, 20:29
Changing from a DG to a GW with Digijet

Last post by jonno « 24 Oct 2008, 11:47
Replies: 1
by jonno » 15 Oct 2008, 11:36

I will be attempting to swap my broken 1.9 DG engine for a 1.9i GW Digijet engine, can anyone tell me what problems I will encounter such as fuel...

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Last post by jonno
24 Oct 2008, 11:47
Burst Distribution Pipe

Last post by stuart vw540 « 24 Oct 2008, 11:46
Replies: 20
by stuart vw540 » 09 Oct 2008, 10:13
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Can anyone help ?
The distribution pipe on my 1986 T3 has burst and don't seem to be able to find one anywhere.
Have tried the likes of JK, VW...
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Last post by stuart vw540
24 Oct 2008, 11:46
5 speed to 4 speed.help!

Last post by rainbow1969 « 23 Oct 2008, 21:58
Replies: 8
by rainbow1969 » 20 Oct 2008, 19:30

hi,
i have just changed gearbox from a 5 speed to a 4 speed !
Had so much trouble with previous box(it was reconditioned twice!!)
i hoped going back...

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Last post by rainbow1969
23 Oct 2008, 21:58
aaz power good but slow top end

Last post by ringo « 23 Oct 2008, 21:15
Replies: 20
by darren » 23 Sep 2008, 20:28
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i have just fitted a fully rebuilt aaz 1.9 with a full 1.6td exhurst system and manifold a bolt on cone airfilter into my van its got a petrol abn 5...
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Last post by ringo
23 Oct 2008, 21:15
MOT - Suspension Bush?

Last post by T'Onion « 23 Oct 2008, 19:41
Replies: 1
by AngeloEvs » 23 Oct 2008, 19:28

Last years' mot came with an advisory concerning slight front/rear wheel bearing play. Today, the mot (same bearings but different garage!) had one...

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Last post by T'Onion
23 Oct 2008, 19:41
Diesel silencer help!

Last post by Chopper « 23 Oct 2008, 14:22
Replies: 2
by Chopper » 22 Oct 2008, 17:35

I've 1990 van which had it's 1.7l diesel replaced with a 1.9 Caddy engine.
The exhaust has always been noisey (not blowing) and I'm fairly sure it's...

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Last post by Chopper
23 Oct 2008, 14:22
Stainless water pipes why not?

Last post by HarryMann « 23 Oct 2008, 09:13
Replies: 8
by waltraud » 22 Oct 2008, 20:17

Hi- been thinking about changing my old & worn back to front pipes on DG to plastic but someone said he found that the metal inserts in the ends...

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Last post by HarryMann
23 Oct 2008, 09:13
Which anti freeze and engine oil

Last post by Red Westie « 22 Oct 2008, 22:48
Replies: 9
by djhammy » 21 Oct 2008, 22:40

HI me again.

As i'm having to do so much on the van myself these days i have to start thinking more about what products i use.

So guys and gals...

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Last post by Red Westie
22 Oct 2008, 22:48
A diesel engine that'll do 70mph up a motorway hill

Last post by Plasticman « 22 Oct 2008, 19:31
Replies: 12
by el sketcho » 21 Oct 2008, 09:16

I love my van but the 1.7 diesel engine just doesn't cut it going up hill on motorways. All I'd like is an engine that'll maintain 70 up hill....

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Last post by Plasticman
22 Oct 2008, 19:31
unscheduled oil change! How do you clean an engine?

Last post by Laurie « 22 Oct 2008, 19:20
Replies: 8
by DivingDaisee » 19 Oct 2008, 20:05

Went to a party in Sheffield last night. Took the van so that I could soak up some vino and not have to drive back :trunk

Half way there the brakes...

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Last post by Laurie
22 Oct 2008, 19:20
where to get con rod bolts

Last post by Laurie « 22 Oct 2008, 19:12
Replies: 16
by stephan » 06 Oct 2008, 21:07
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i'm looking for con rod bolts for a 1.9 wbx engine, anybody know where i can source these? i have tried gsf and JK.

thanks
Stephan
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Last post by Laurie
22 Oct 2008, 19:12
Changed cylinder head..engine now running terrible.

Last post by Laurie « 22 Oct 2008, 19:06
Replies: 7
by katykoo » 20 Oct 2008, 08:34

Have had a head put on ..can't work out why its not firing properly. All four sparks have good sparking..but doesn't appear to be running fully and...

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Last post by Laurie
22 Oct 2008, 19:06
chassis number?

Last post by little green « 22 Oct 2008, 15:20
Replies: 10
by Louey » 21 Oct 2008, 17:37

Where are they on a T25 - got a friend in Spain trying to find BOTH, something to do with registering it.

A photo would help so i can email it her -...

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Last post by little green
22 Oct 2008, 15:20
Slave cylinder help

Last post by HarryMann « 22 Oct 2008, 00:09
Replies: 19
by Carriemac » 10 Oct 2008, 22:42
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Can you help? I have recently tried to replace my slave cylinder on my 2L water boxer, however, I can't release the hydraulic pipe and fitting which...
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Last post by HarryMann
22 Oct 2008, 00:09
weird ticking noise

Last post by lambrettalee « 21 Oct 2008, 22:06
Replies: 12
by el sketcho » 21 Oct 2008, 09:12

Just got back from the New Forest for the weekend and when driver there and back there was a weird ticking noise coming from around the dash area....

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Last post by lambrettalee
21 Oct 2008, 22:06
Gearbox????

Last post by Pepperami « 21 Oct 2008, 21:35
Replies: 32
by Pepperami » 20 Oct 2008, 21:30
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I have just got home from work and when i pulled up in second gear I put the clutch in and it wouldn't roll backwards. I also tried the same in...
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Last post by Pepperami
21 Oct 2008, 21:35
Engine won't stop

Last post by jamesc76 « 21 Oct 2008, 20:10
Replies: 4
by SeanW » 21 Oct 2008, 15:36

When I turn the key to stop the engine, the engine won't stop. The electrics turn off, but I can even remove the key and she won't stop running.

Any...

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Last post by jamesc76
21 Oct 2008, 20:10
DJ cutting out.

Last post by syncrosimon « 21 Oct 2008, 19:27
Replies: 6
by tonytech » 20 Oct 2008, 09:06

2.1 DJ, Autobox,

Been running fine,
Just swapped the spark plugs, and now it ocasionally cuts out at idle!!!!
I've set the idle a little higher...

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Last post by syncrosimon
21 Oct 2008, 19:27
Compression testing

Last post by sezicoolcat « 21 Oct 2008, 18:50
Replies: 19
by sezicoolcat » 04 Oct 2008, 15:57
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Was told by MOT chap that my engine is weak .

Had new clutch put in - van now goes just fine I reckon - but still backfires or missfires (I don't...
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Last post by sezicoolcat
21 Oct 2008, 18:50
leaky fuel tank

Last post by 1664 « 21 Oct 2008, 14:42
Replies: 1
by el sketcho » 21 Oct 2008, 14:23

Before I set off for the weekend I went to fill her up so I didn't need to stop en route. I filled her up, all the while checking to make sure she...

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Last post by 1664
21 Oct 2008, 14:42
bleeder valve

Last post by Fritz « 21 Oct 2008, 10:35
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by citybluevw » 20 Oct 2008, 18:59

can anyone tell me how to get hold of a bleeder valve from a 1.9 t25 1985, or if theres any way of fixing it as the small front pipe has broke off....

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Last post by Fritz
21 Oct 2008, 10:35
alternator question

Last post by 1664 « 21 Oct 2008, 06:49
Replies: 10
by e3 » 20 Oct 2008, 15:45

i have just got a 2nd hand alternator , on the pulley at the end is it supposed to have a dent in it? its not uniform all the way around , it has a...

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Last post by 1664
21 Oct 2008, 06:49
Brake Squeeeeal.

Last post by jamesc76 « 21 Oct 2008, 06:17
Replies: 7
by wasserleaker » 19 Oct 2008, 16:04

Hey all, have recently fitted new discs and pads, and tried to bed them in gradually, they work brilliantly now, but there is a really annoying,...

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Last post by jamesc76
21 Oct 2008, 06:17
Steering Rack Wear

Last post by Dubstar « 20 Oct 2008, 22:25
Replies: 5
by Dubstar » 19 Oct 2008, 23:35

I've notice a little play in my rack, namely on the offside where I can pull the arm in and out of the rack, by about a couple of mm. Can you buy a...

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Last post by Dubstar
20 Oct 2008, 22:25
pre heater hose

Last post by T'Onion « 20 Oct 2008, 20:39
Replies: 2
by raider » 19 Oct 2008, 21:34

Hi, Newbie here,

Saw that one of the pre heater hoses was buggered so went to replace it, finally got the old one off and the new one on, to a...

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Last post by T'Onion
20 Oct 2008, 20:39
Help required to install clutch slave cylinder today

Last post by sezicoolcat « 20 Oct 2008, 17:38
Replies: 5
by sezicoolcat » 17 Oct 2008, 07:39

Hi folks,

Another long shot (I do get them don't I)

Supposed to be going to the Fox and Goose today - not sure I'm, going to make this meet as the...

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Last post by sezicoolcat
20 Oct 2008, 17:38
turbo diesel head gasket coolant port holes

Last post by hallm « 20 Oct 2008, 15:17
Replies: 2
by hallm » 20 Oct 2008, 10:39

Hello, does anyone know why some of the water ports on the 1.6td jx are blocked off by the head gasket. Is this right? Just noticed this when...

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Last post by hallm
20 Oct 2008, 15:17
Gearbox oil change

Last post by v-lux « 20 Oct 2008, 08:16
Replies: 6
by raider » 19 Oct 2008, 21:39

Hi Newbie here,

Been searching wiki etc before bugging you guys but nothing much there and nothing which helps in Haynes, so.......
Could someone...

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20 Oct 2008, 08:16

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