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Play in top ball-joint....What other bushes should I do?

Last post by KarlT « 02 Feb 2009, 19:59
Replies: 3
by KarlT » 01 Feb 2009, 19:00

Having to replace top-ball joint. But am getting squeeks & groans from all over the front suspension. Are there any that would be obvious to replace...

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Last post by KarlT
02 Feb 2009, 19:59
DJ Engine Oil Leak

Last post by Ian Hulley « 02 Feb 2009, 13:28
Replies: 8
by mattnbrown » 01 Feb 2009, 17:01

Hi,
I am just after a few suggestions but I have an oil leak on my 2.1 DJ engine.. it wasnt anything major to start with but now it seems it is...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
02 Feb 2009, 13:28
Clutch Problem

Last post by dearjohn « 02 Feb 2009, 12:16
Replies: 9
by cornishpete » 28 Jan 2009, 10:54

After a 1500 mile trip to France during the last fortnight my 1990 2.1 Petrol/LPG Syncro arrived at its parking spot on the Norfolk Line ferry (Thank...

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Last post by dearjohn
02 Feb 2009, 12:16
engine code vw 5001

Last post by quagmire « 01 Feb 2009, 22:47
Replies: 14
by quagmire » 01 Feb 2009, 19:29

i am looking for the engine code on the engine i have just removed,the only code i can find is vw 5001 stamped on the bottom of the oil breather :?:...

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Last post by quagmire
01 Feb 2009, 22:47
Non Starting AAZ Engine

Last post by BundeswehrBrick « 01 Feb 2009, 21:57
Replies: 1
by BundeswehrBrick » 01 Feb 2009, 10:00

My AAZ engine is playing up yet again...starter motor turns, glow plugs are fine , battery is fine , changed my fuel filter and when i went to bleed...

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Last post by BundeswehrBrick
01 Feb 2009, 21:57
Rear wheel bearings.

Last post by JamesT25 « 01 Feb 2009, 21:27
Replies: 3
by kev706 » 01 Feb 2009, 18:54

Yet again i need to dip in to the fountain of knowledge.My rear bearings are starting to droan under load,need advice on whether to attempt to change...

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Last post by JamesT25
01 Feb 2009, 21:27
Sudden Cloud of white smoke/steam?

Last post by ambivert « 01 Feb 2009, 21:14
Replies: 9
by ridders » 31 Jan 2009, 22:28

1983 1.9cc Watercooled.

Whilst driving along doing about 45 mph the road behind me was suddenly filled with white smoke/steam. I then reaslised...

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Last post by ambivert
01 Feb 2009, 21:14
Misfire when cold - Fine when warm

Last post by Bond007 « 01 Feb 2009, 19:41
Replies: 4
by Bond007 » 01 Feb 2009, 15:54

Bit of history first.

Had Gas conversion end of November and it was running well on both fuels.
Didn't use petrol for about a month, apart from...

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Last post by Bond007
01 Feb 2009, 19:41
Another non-starter prob 1.9DG petrol 1984

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 01 Feb 2009, 18:25
Replies: 8
by sezicoolcat » 25 Jan 2009, 18:46

Hi team club80-90!!

Always had trouble starting Edla. She has sat for a while.
Charged battery up during the week. Now have good battery :) 12v...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
01 Feb 2009, 18:25
No Clutch!

Last post by davidvincent « 01 Feb 2009, 16:33
Replies: 2
by davidvincent » 01 Feb 2009, 16:12

Hi all,

So we just jumped in the van (1980 2.0l petrol) to grab some shopping.... stepped on the clutch and realised there was no pressure at all!!...

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Last post by davidvincent
01 Feb 2009, 16:33
red flashing temp gauge

Last post by Aidan « 01 Feb 2009, 16:23
Replies: 5
by gillinghamfishing » 01 Feb 2009, 09:48

hello when i started the van today the flashing temp light stayed on,i turned it off tried again and it was fine. i drove home and it stayed off...

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Last post by Aidan
01 Feb 2009, 16:23
exhaust part

Last post by pmc « 01 Feb 2009, 13:11
Replies: 3
by pmc » 31 Jan 2009, 22:45

Hi, I need some advice about an exhaust part.
My van is a 1985 with a DH1.9 injection engine. The section of pipe from the silencer to the manifold...

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Last post by pmc
01 Feb 2009, 13:11
1.9 Petrol - what octane?

Last post by toomanytoys « 01 Feb 2009, 00:22
Replies: 7
by TonyS99 » 30 Jan 2009, 11:44

I'm off to France in the summer with my 1989 Komet (1915cc water cooled petrol). Can I get away with the normal 95 octane they sell over there, or...

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Last post by toomanytoys
01 Feb 2009, 00:22
power steering pump

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 31 Jan 2009, 20:17
Replies: 1
by rubyvan » 31 Jan 2009, 20:00

Looked on wiki but no joy so have to ask
Can anyone tell me if all the power steering regardless of model are the same, i.e will a pump from a...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
31 Jan 2009, 20:17
Where to buy replacement Tinware?

Last post by CovKid « 31 Jan 2009, 19:01
Replies: 4
by knights » 30 Jan 2009, 23:11

Hi...can any one advise me where to buy replacment tin ware for 2 liter petrol Aircooled engine (the 3 piece under set?)......my vehicle is a T25...

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Last post by CovKid
31 Jan 2009, 19:01
Speedo again

Last post by lloyd « 31 Jan 2009, 13:19
Replies: 5
by Dartmoor » 30 Jan 2009, 20:15

My speedo had stopped working, and so there were some useful responses last time I asked. Mine is a 1981 LHD 2 litre a/c. We did indeed find that the...

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Last post by lloyd
31 Jan 2009, 13:19
Grrrrrr Starter still playing up !!

Last post by HarryMann « 30 Jan 2009, 18:06
Replies: 9
by gov » 26 Jan 2009, 11:38

Still having problems with starter - usual thing - all clicks and whirls etc you expect to hear but won't turn over . Checked battery ( fine ) , new...

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Last post by HarryMann
30 Jan 2009, 18:06
Which ingition leads? 1984 1.9DG water cooled petrol

Last post by ermie571 « 30 Jan 2009, 16:05
Replies: 14
by sezicoolcat » 29 Jan 2009, 11:14

Hi,

Mark is going to take a looksey (as he likes to say) at me van over the weekend as its a non-starter right now.
Emma suggested a good idea to...

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Last post by ermie571
30 Jan 2009, 16:05
cooling system part discontinued by VW

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Jan 2009, 15:55
Replies: 9
by GAML » 29 Jan 2009, 21:32

Hello Everybody,
I hope somebody can help sourcing this part on the cooling system.
Its a plastic pipe from the overflow tank to the right hand...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Jan 2009, 15:55
Tools needed for cylinder head job..

Last post by katykoo « 30 Jan 2009, 13:34
Replies: 8
by katykoo » 28 Jan 2009, 12:42

My mechanic has let me down so many times, that me and my brother are going to put the cylinder head on . Before my brother makes the trek to me, I...

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Last post by katykoo
30 Jan 2009, 13:34
Oil feed to the head

Last post by Martin « 30 Jan 2009, 11:15
Replies: 3
by Krisis » 29 Jan 2009, 23:28

Hi Peeps

I have fitted a new oil pump and its not working :cry:
Which of the bores feeds the head and which returns it to the sump ? :?

Does the...

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Last post by Martin
30 Jan 2009, 11:15
black top hat shape bushes bottom of gear stick

Last post by Aidan « 28 Jan 2009, 22:35
Replies: 5
by dublemel » 28 Jan 2009, 19:46

Hi all , anyone any idea wheres the best place to get them? JK do them but it'll cost a fiver for p&p for three quids worth of bushes.

regards Mel

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Last post by Aidan
28 Jan 2009, 22:35
flashing red light

Last post by R0B « 28 Jan 2009, 22:00
Replies: 29
by mrhoneybird » 30 Jul 2008, 06:50
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club80-90 virgin here.

anyone good with electrics? the flashing red light on my 1.9DG westy for coolant level has come on. i've checked connections...
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Last post by R0B
28 Jan 2009, 22:00
Expansion Cap

Last post by waltraud « 28 Jan 2009, 21:39
Replies: 5
by beachiain » 27 Jan 2009, 21:22

Hi All,
Hoping someone can help with this. I've got a 1.9Petrol '84 caravelle, I think the expansion cap valve is stuffed as the expanding coolant is...

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Last post by waltraud
28 Jan 2009, 21:39
another ignition question

Last post by rugchucker « 28 Jan 2009, 18:17
Replies: 2
by dink » 28 Jan 2009, 17:44

I've been having trouble with my T3 since I bought it, most every time it goes out in the wet it cuts out, not straight away
it'll let me do 100...

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Last post by rugchucker
28 Jan 2009, 18:17
engine/gearbox compatibility

Last post by Mocki « 28 Jan 2009, 09:41
Replies: 2
by VdoubleU » 27 Jan 2009, 21:51

Hi
Is it possible to swap a later 1.9dg waterboxer linked to a 5 speed box, for an early 1.9dg waterboxer currently linked to a 4 speed box. Or would...

2 Replies

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Last post by Mocki
28 Jan 2009, 09:41
Spark Plug Leads

Last post by Rozzo « 28 Jan 2009, 00:13
Replies: 4
by Dubstar » 27 Jan 2009, 19:29

Any tips on where to buy decent ones and who to avoid? I have a GSF near me and that's where I get my dizzy cap, rotor arm, plugs from etc. and also...

4 Replies

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Last post by Rozzo
28 Jan 2009, 00:13
Alternative alternator?

Last post by VWCamperfan « 27 Jan 2009, 21:55
Replies: 1
by aircooler80 » 27 Jan 2009, 07:03

I have a 2.0l cu van and wondered if i could replace my 65 amp alternator with another maybe 90 amp..I have looked in wiki but found nothing...
Does...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
27 Jan 2009, 21:55
Shall i drop water out or leave it till the weekend?

Last post by fix « 27 Jan 2009, 21:00
Replies: 11
by fix » 27 Jan 2009, 08:53

My bus overheated the other day and its turned out to be a water pipe thats got holes in it. To get myself home i used some quicksteel putty and just...

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Last post by fix
27 Jan 2009, 21:00
carbs

Last post by phade « 27 Jan 2009, 10:35
Replies: 1
by chris.S » 26 Jan 2009, 20:43

ok so my solex carb is rubbish just cant get it to work right
:x what other carbs can i use that will fuel my 1.9 df engine correctly.?

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Last post by phade
27 Jan 2009, 10:35
Non-starter....2.1 DJ........Can't check wiki. FIXED

Last post by KarlT « 27 Jan 2009, 09:34
Replies: 7
by KarlT » 24 Jan 2009, 20:17

Hi my 2.1 is playing up.

Seemed ok last week, but this week I noticed it getting harder & harder to start Felt like it was only starting on 2/3...

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Last post by KarlT
27 Jan 2009, 09:34
Points on an 82 Aircooled?

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 26 Jan 2009, 23:41
Replies: 1
by Helga » 26 Jan 2009, 23:19

This is probably a stupid question, but does my 1982 Aircooled have 'points', what ARE points? It has a distributor, yes? What about a condensor?...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
26 Jan 2009, 23:41
my first job on the van - oil for 1.6td

Last post by Vanda « 26 Jan 2009, 22:26
Replies: 5
by Vanda » 25 Jan 2009, 21:24

evening all!

I'm hoping to do some work on the van myself for the first time next week (thank you Maxstu!). compared to some of the stuff I read...

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Last post by Vanda
26 Jan 2009, 22:26
coolant level

Last post by oldiguana « 26 Jan 2009, 21:03
Replies: 3
by jpee » 25 Jan 2009, 12:28

Hi all

Could some one explain about coolant levels. Two tanks, i assume top is header/top up tank and lower is expansion tank. Should there be...

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Last post by oldiguana
26 Jan 2009, 21:03
fuel tank problem

Last post by oldiguana « 26 Jan 2009, 20:57
Replies: 2
by Sir Chad » 26 Jan 2009, 17:31

Hi, I think I've got contaminated fuel. Anyone know the best way to empty a petrol fuel tank without taking it off the van?
Engine was a DG now is...

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Last post by oldiguana
26 Jan 2009, 20:57
2.1 injection van, engine stops when it feels like it!!

Last post by syncrosimon « 26 Jan 2009, 20:03
Replies: 3
by Chris Sullivan » 26 Jan 2009, 15:29

I have a 1988 2.1 injection van with a DJ engine that has just got a mind of it's own. The van runs fine, some would even say sweet , then for no...

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Last post by syncrosimon
26 Jan 2009, 20:03
FITTING A WATER-BOXER?

Last post by mcgill5 « 26 Jan 2009, 12:09
Replies: 5
by mcgill5 » 24 Jan 2009, 15:12

just trying to get together a list of average times people/workshops take to remove and refit a 1.9 water-boxer engine including bleeding and road...

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Last post by mcgill5
26 Jan 2009, 12:09
dead van ???

Last post by rottencabbagevan « 25 Jan 2009, 22:20
Replies: 9
by flateric » 24 Jan 2009, 14:48

hi. guys sorry it is under chat but can anyone solve my problem, on an 89 westy td not been run since middle dec.tried to start it battery fully...

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Last post by rottencabbagevan
25 Jan 2009, 22:20
Fuel Filler panel repair

Last post by windysurfer « 25 Jan 2009, 19:08
Replies: 15
by windysurfer » 25 Jan 2009, 11:41
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I'm going to get my filler panel sorted out. I'm guessing the best way to do this is to cut out the rot and replace with new.

Is there a repair...
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Last post by windysurfer
25 Jan 2009, 19:08
Fuel leak when full

Last post by John Hamilton « 25 Jan 2009, 18:33
Replies: 10
by Llamapup » 24 Jan 2009, 23:22

Hello All

My 1988 1.6 Diesel Westy appears to have a leak when the tank is full right to the top. I'm struggling to identify the leak. Are there...

10 Replies

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Last post by John Hamilton
25 Jan 2009, 18:33
Knocking noise

Last post by John Hamilton « 25 Jan 2009, 17:58
Replies: 5
by Wear Sunscreen » 25 Jan 2009, 11:04

Only had the van a few days and wondering what on earth I have done...ha ha

Anyway, knocking noise from somewhere only occurs when going slow ie....

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Last post by John Hamilton
25 Jan 2009, 17:58
T25 identification/chassis numbers

Last post by domiles1 « 25 Jan 2009, 16:30
Replies: 9
by domiles1 » 15 Jan 2009, 17:01

Apart from the VIN plate, are there any other chassis numbers anywhere on the bodywork or chassis. In addition to the VIN plate, I'm told there's a...

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Last post by domiles1
25 Jan 2009, 16:30
Van ID

Last post by lloyd « 25 Jan 2009, 12:12
Replies: 7
by wpserle » 25 Jan 2009, 09:59

Can any one tell me what kind of van this is?

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Thanks

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Last post by lloyd
25 Jan 2009, 12:12
Whiff of petrol...

Last post by funbus1 « 24 Jan 2009, 15:40
Replies: 5
by captaincalamityclam » 23 Jan 2009, 14:30

Getting a slight whiff of petrol, only when you stop as you walk passed the air vents on the rear of our T3 1.9 water cooled.

Have checked all the...

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Last post by funbus1
24 Jan 2009, 15:40
petrol and temp gauge?

Last post by phil n gayle « 23 Jan 2009, 21:45
Replies: 4
by phil n gayle » 23 Jan 2009, 20:16

Hi all,
for the last week i've noticed that the temp and petrol gauges are no longer working.
The temp gauge is not working at-all and the petrol...

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Last post by phil n gayle
23 Jan 2009, 21:45
Engine cleaning

Last post by Pepperami « 23 Jan 2009, 17:25
Replies: 2
by Pepperami » 23 Jan 2009, 17:10

Whats the best way to clean an engine in situ? Power wash, steam clean or by hand. Cheers.

PS I'm not turning into gtimadman i want to check for any...

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Last post by Pepperami
23 Jan 2009, 17:25
1.6td with new turbo, smokey

Last post by binner « 22 Jan 2009, 22:30
Replies: 1
by binner » 04 Jun 2008, 12:00

Hi all

Got a 1.6TD fitted in a syncro. It originally had a JX but spat a cambelt and a replacement JR was sourced. This was then rebuilt and a new...

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Last post by binner
22 Jan 2009, 22:30
Coolant change question

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Jan 2009, 21:38
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by sln123 » 22 Jan 2009, 20:34

With only a cold, wet drive to work on I bought the parts to service my bus but ended up taking it to a local garage recomended to me to get it done....

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Jan 2009, 21:38
clunky, slightly awkward gear changes.

Last post by T-3PO « 22 Jan 2009, 21:20
Replies: 8
by Olly » 13 Jan 2009, 19:59

Hello,

Changing gear in my 1.6td van is becoming a bit clunky and awkward, especially in first 5 - 10 mins of driving. once or twice it hasn't...

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Last post by T-3PO
22 Jan 2009, 21:20
Pushrodtube guard

Last post by jed the spread « 22 Jan 2009, 16:33
Replies: 2
by putney » 22 Jan 2009, 01:42

Are these vital,one of mines about to fall off!!

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22 Jan 2009, 16:33

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