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Whats a dead engine worth?

Last post by Taipan « 22 Jan 2009, 16:08
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by Taipan » 08 Jan 2009, 12:56

HI All
I have a 2.0l air cool engine that went rattly and lost power. I've put another engine in now and am going to sell the old one. Any ideas on...

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Last post by Taipan
22 Jan 2009, 16:08
Fuel pump bolts.

Last post by pedro « 22 Jan 2009, 09:26
Replies: 3
by pedro » 21 Jan 2009, 20:28

A daft question I know but.
Any idea what size the torx bolts are on a 2 litre Aircooled?
I had to remove one with molegrips, and it's now had it....

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Last post by pedro
22 Jan 2009, 09:26
carb problem / ignition problem

Last post by phade « 21 Jan 2009, 23:52
Replies: 3
by chris.S » 20 Jan 2009, 18:36

ok my van is a 1984 df engine on a solex carb trying to set it up and its being a "bar-steward" runs when the choke is on but when the choke cuts of it...

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Last post by phade
21 Jan 2009, 23:52
tapperty tap tap

Last post by jaydog « 21 Jan 2009, 21:01
Replies: 5
by jaydog » 21 Jan 2009, 15:28

Hello again, i need some advises, Haven't started my van for a while due to dead battery, new years day was the last time it was running, i have now...

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Last post by jaydog
21 Jan 2009, 21:01
peirburg carbs

Last post by cubensis « 21 Jan 2009, 20:52
Replies: 5
by chris.S » 21 Jan 2009, 17:54

is the inlet manifold different to the solex one or can i get an adapter plate?

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Last post by cubensis
21 Jan 2009, 20:52
Air flow meter T25 fuel injection - HELP

Last post by Headley18 « 21 Jan 2009, 19:56
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by robinpxyz » 20 Jan 2009, 08:51

I've also posted this under general chat.

Does anyone know where I can get an air flow meter for a T25 SS prefix 2.1 fuel injection engine - I'm...

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Last post by Headley18
21 Jan 2009, 19:56
Fuel Filter

Last post by jason k « 21 Jan 2009, 19:18
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by albertramsbottom » 21 Jan 2009, 15:36

Hi

What sort of fuel filter do I need for my 2ltr 1982 Aircooled van. The only one i can find is this one:

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Last post by jason k
21 Jan 2009, 19:18
WHAT SHOCKS??

Last post by jason k « 21 Jan 2009, 19:12
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by phatboy » 21 Jan 2009, 13:12

Hello.. can anyone recommend what shocks are best suited to lowering my Autohomes Komet - I'm assuming that with the high-top etc.. it's quite heavy....

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Last post by jason k
21 Jan 2009, 19:12
1.9 DG Petrol 1989 Autosleeper

Last post by fairwynds « 21 Jan 2009, 18:30
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by davesarge » 19 Jan 2009, 12:47

Hi,

My van seems to stay on choke for an awful long time, I have changed the pull down unit thinking it was failing but it does not appear to have...

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Last post by fairwynds
21 Jan 2009, 18:30
Has anyone fitted Porsche steering wheel?

Last post by Pepperami « 21 Jan 2009, 17:49
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by markscoot » 21 Jan 2009, 17:43

Cheers fella,Thats the exact one Im looking for,do you know if the splines go staight on?

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Last post by Pepperami
21 Jan 2009, 17:49
cylinder heads

Last post by hercules « 21 Jan 2009, 17:29
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by hercules » 20 Jan 2009, 15:43

Hi all well today i chang all my exhaust and nuts for bass, went well :ok .but in doing it i take off the tin cover to the head as it was on the...

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Last post by hercules
21 Jan 2009, 17:29
fan belt hell

Last post by Syncro G « 21 Jan 2009, 14:21
Replies: 4
by soldendave » 20 Jan 2009, 22:32

hi everyone
what a find this site was just joined recently and have already found a few people with some problems i have encountered/solved in the...

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Last post by Syncro G
21 Jan 2009, 14:21
Strange clunking from rear end

Last post by thegamwellsmythes « 21 Jan 2009, 11:47
Replies: 9
by apjoe18 » 20 Jan 2009, 14:00

Everytime i go around right handers theres a knocking coming from the rear of the van, sounds like knock....knock...knock. i was thinking cv joints...

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Last post by thegamwellsmythes
21 Jan 2009, 11:47
Oil Strainer

Last post by Laurie « 21 Jan 2009, 10:36
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by Dubstar » 20 Jan 2009, 09:31

Anyone done one on a 2ltr CU? Going to change mine at the weekend when I do my oil change, just wondering are they a pain or dead easy? And what do...

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Last post by Laurie
21 Jan 2009, 10:36
my van is leaning to one side at the back

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 21 Jan 2009, 07:14
Replies: 3
by john » 20 Jan 2009, 14:28

Looking at the back of my van it is leaning to one side.I have had it to a couple of garages and have been told the suspension is ok.
One said it wos...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
21 Jan 2009, 07:14
Auto vs Manual ?

Last post by 1664 « 20 Jan 2009, 00:23
Replies: 8
by captaincalamityclam » 14 Jan 2009, 08:11

Am going to look at a T3 van today that has an automatic gearbox, what is the pro's/cons of auto over manual, also are they plagued with problems,...

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Last post by 1664
20 Jan 2009, 00:23
Flashing water light AGAIN!!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 19 Jan 2009, 17:56
Replies: 1
by Pepperami » 19 Jan 2009, 17:50

I did start from page one from that certain book. I found one of the water connections needed nipping up, which i did.
Topped the water up so that...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
19 Jan 2009, 17:56
steam?

Last post by jpee « 19 Jan 2009, 17:52
Replies: 1
by jpee » 19 Jan 2009, 15:18

Hi all

1985 1.9 watercooled.

Was going up a very steep incline today, van missed slightly then poured out a fog of white 'smoke'. Turned off engine...

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Last post by jpee
19 Jan 2009, 17:52
Retro fitting Cruise Control / Throttle Lock

Last post by Willoughby « 19 Jan 2009, 13:28
Replies: 5
by Willoughby » 18 Jan 2009, 23:09

Hi

Just wondering it anyone has retro fitted a Throttle Lock or Cruise Control to a T25.

I have a 81 2ltr CU and was thinking of fitting an Eagle...

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Last post by Willoughby
19 Jan 2009, 13:28
Noooooooooooooooooooooo do I need a new engine?

Last post by palmerw « 19 Jan 2009, 13:12
Replies: 9
by palmerw » 13 Jan 2009, 22:23

Hi again,

I've recently been posting about some issues I've been having with poor running, starting and fuel consumption here onclick=...

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Last post by palmerw
19 Jan 2009, 13:12
Buzzer of DOOM. Problem at dash end.

Last post by bigherb « 19 Jan 2009, 12:11
Replies: 6
by KarlT » 17 Jan 2009, 17:16

Problem is a Dash end. but PCD looks pretty good.
Oil light doesn't come on. Nor does buzzer. Swapped bulb but still no go.
What do I look at/test on...

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Last post by bigherb
19 Jan 2009, 12:11
Brake fluid

Last post by Red Westie « 19 Jan 2009, 10:52
Replies: 4
by jaylo264 » 18 Jan 2009, 18:25

has anyone used DOT 5 fluid on t25 brake system ?
jaylo

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Last post by Red Westie
19 Jan 2009, 10:52
Fresh water tap advice please

Last post by piholland « 19 Jan 2009, 08:00
Replies: 2
by piholland » 18 Jan 2009, 20:35

Hey chaps,

My 89 california tap is a bit shot. The tap top has broken off, this was because the mech that turned the micro switch on seemed to be...

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Last post by piholland
19 Jan 2009, 08:00
Should gearbox be central

Last post by dickspanner « 18 Jan 2009, 23:27
Replies: 15
by dickspanner » 13 Jan 2009, 10:05
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I know this sounds a bizaar question, but last night as one of my final jobs of the night i offered the geearbox ends of my driveshafts to the...
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Last post by dickspanner
18 Jan 2009, 23:27
scraping noise from steering wheel...

Last post by Red Westie « 18 Jan 2009, 22:18
Replies: 5
by kathyshack » 18 Jan 2009, 13:08

My steering wheel is making a scraping noise when i turn it. Its defo an internal noise. Any ideas what i need to look at?
This bloody van is doing...

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Last post by Red Westie
18 Jan 2009, 22:18
how heavy??

Last post by armyphil « 18 Jan 2009, 19:19
Replies: 7
by armyphil » 18 Jan 2009, 08:41

is a 1.6td with crate round it do you think????

i am thinking bout 70kg is that bout right cheers

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Last post by armyphil
18 Jan 2009, 19:19
Clutch pipe

Last post by Pepperami « 18 Jan 2009, 18:35
Replies: 21
by Pepperami » 17 Jan 2009, 15:08
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What size is the clutch pipe?
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Last post by Pepperami
18 Jan 2009, 18:35
Help! Non-starter

Last post by Ian Hulley « 18 Jan 2009, 17:46
Replies: 6
by alexm77 » 17 Jan 2009, 10:52

I got my van last weekend (1.9D 1Y). Everything seemed fine when driving last weekend, but just tried to start it after it sitting there all week and...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
18 Jan 2009, 17:46
T25 B*****D bolt - HELP needed please!!

Last post by Therunner « 18 Jan 2009, 13:20
Replies: 11
by charlie_cheeze » 17 Jan 2009, 20:00

Hey you guys, PLEASE if you read this help me out by checking the link to the photo I took of a problem bolt on the starter motor of my 1980 T25....

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Last post by Therunner
18 Jan 2009, 13:20
vw golf mk 4 engine in 81 bus??!!

Last post by toomanytoys « 18 Jan 2009, 11:40
Replies: 4
by redmimosa » 18 Jan 2009, 01:39

Ok, so I have a dilemma, have a kickass 2.0 petrol 2001 golf that I can't sell for love nor money, also a 1981 T25 whose engine sounds sick. Is it...

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Last post by toomanytoys
18 Jan 2009, 11:40
Poor starting on Tesco Desiel! Coinsidence?

Last post by PC52 « 18 Jan 2009, 10:41
Replies: 18
by Bendyknees » 09 Jan 2009, 16:11
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Hey guys.
Just thought id ask a few people on here, I have always filled up at shell. Mainly because they are cheapest in my area and the fuel...
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Last post by PC52
18 Jan 2009, 10:41
Intermittent Horn/hooter

Last post by nodding scooby « 18 Jan 2009, 08:33
Replies: 4
by campervankatie » 16 Jan 2009, 23:52

My horn is working intermittently. I have checked the steering wheel horn button thing and it appears ok. Is it more likely to be the actual horn...

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Last post by nodding scooby
18 Jan 2009, 08:33
Long choke cables?

Last post by Laurie « 17 Jan 2009, 15:45
Replies: 7
by asahartz » 16 Jan 2009, 19:27

Another issue with my V8 conversion. It has a manual choke. Where on earth do I find a cable long enough? Best I can find so far is 11 feet, which I...

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Last post by Laurie
17 Jan 2009, 15:45
help 1.6td turbo charger

Last post by Aidan « 17 Jan 2009, 12:36
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by reggie1andy1 » 17 Jan 2009, 09:50

Hi,

I need to find a new or used tubo charger for my 1.6td California, can anyone tell methe best place to find one and what i should expect to...

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Last post by Aidan
17 Jan 2009, 12:36
Push Rod Cover Plate

Last post by jaylo264 « 16 Jan 2009, 17:29
Replies: 2
by AngeloEvs » 16 Jan 2009, 14:47

Need to confirm where the source of this coolant drip is but the pushrod tinware is stopping me from examining the head water jacket seal along its...

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Last post by jaylo264
16 Jan 2009, 17:29
Undoing manifold nuts!!!!

Last post by mwheatley « 16 Jan 2009, 14:30
Replies: 6
by mwheatley » 16 Jan 2009, 12:58

Hi All,

Does anyone have any tips on undoing rusted manifold nuts? I have a new front pipe to fit, have removed the old one from the silencer...

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Last post by mwheatley
16 Jan 2009, 14:30
Dipstick!

Last post by HarryMann « 16 Jan 2009, 14:27
Replies: 1
by Bilbo Blue » 16 Jan 2009, 13:41

The cap/clip thingy on my dipstick (the van, not mine! :roll: ) slids up and down on the shaft and gives me false readings.
Could some kind soul with...

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Last post by HarryMann
16 Jan 2009, 14:27
Dipstick 2....

Last post by R0B « 16 Jan 2009, 14:06
Replies: 1
by dugcati » 16 Jan 2009, 14:04

Where can I get a dipstick and tube from for an Aircooled (CT engine) - does anyone know where to order then from?

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Last post by R0B
16 Jan 2009, 14:06
Squeeky springs

Last post by CovKid « 16 Jan 2009, 13:19
Replies: 11
by jimi1002002 » 14 Jan 2009, 20:57

Evening all

Have had my 1988 panel van for a few years now and have always had really squeeky front springs (or what i assume to be squeeky...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Jan 2009, 13:19
2.1 dj Exhaust

Last post by hercules « 15 Jan 2009, 22:23
Replies: 2
by hercules » 15 Jan 2009, 22:02

Hi every one just wont ask some think about the Exhaust,iv got a watercool 2.1 dj and iv just undone all the head nuts to the Exhaust wow hard job...

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Last post by hercules
15 Jan 2009, 22:23
gsf radiator/reservoir caps....good or bad

Last post by R0B « 15 Jan 2009, 13:12
Replies: 2
by oldiguana » 15 Jan 2009, 09:27

i think im still having the age old problem with the rad cap....the blue one with the spout!!..bought a vw one last year and doesnt seem to be any...

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Last post by R0B
15 Jan 2009, 13:12
oil slick in the reservoir....is it definately pooped???

Last post by mrted « 15 Jan 2009, 12:17
Replies: 5
by oldiguana » 14 Jan 2009, 10:29

sorry if my threads are same old same old but im still strugglin with her van...........after the frozen expansion tank and subsiquent destroyed top...

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Last post by mrted
15 Jan 2009, 12:17
Brake Compensator Valve

Last post by Aidan « 15 Jan 2009, 09:55
Replies: 9
by cab360 » 13 Jan 2009, 21:09

Hi all,
The van just failed :( its MOT for rusted brake lines and a valve at the front end of the vehicle which the garage can't get any details on....

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Last post by Aidan
15 Jan 2009, 09:55
Gearbox

Last post by Pepperami « 15 Jan 2009, 09:38
Replies: 16
by Pepperami » 09 Jan 2009, 19:00
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Anyone want to fit a gearbox and clutch to my bus? Very soon.
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Last post by Pepperami
15 Jan 2009, 09:38
Alternator Probs

Last post by mike the van « 14 Jan 2009, 20:13
Replies: 3
by mike the van » 14 Jan 2009, 19:56

Not strictly T25 related, but for an 86 Polo Coupe, so the alternators are Bosch's for both

The red dash light is staying on all the time, checked...

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Last post by mike the van
14 Jan 2009, 20:13
hydraulic tappets ceased?

Last post by Globbits « 14 Jan 2009, 14:09
Replies: 11
by palmerw » 11 Jan 2009, 22:54

Hi Guys,

I've been having a reccomended mechanic look over my van due to power loss and poor performance. So far I have had carbs balanced and...

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Last post by Globbits
14 Jan 2009, 14:09
Brake fluid

Last post by Pepperami « 14 Jan 2009, 12:25
Replies: 2
by Pepperami » 14 Jan 2009, 11:26

What brake fluid should i use to top up the resevoir? Cheers.

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Last post by Pepperami
14 Jan 2009, 12:25
Temperature gauge

Last post by John Hamilton « 14 Jan 2009, 11:28
Replies: 2
by John Hamilton » 13 Jan 2009, 18:32

The temperature gauge on the dashboard dropped to cold whilst driving - any suggestions please - 1986 -1900 Petrol - T25

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Last post by John Hamilton
14 Jan 2009, 11:28
rear brake back plate

Last post by ermie571 « 14 Jan 2009, 09:14
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by ermie571 » 13 Jan 2009, 12:38

Hi chaps and chapesses,

Need some advice.

Used a recommended garage locally to get the tracking and balancing sorted, and to check rear brakes etc...

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Last post by ermie571
14 Jan 2009, 09:14
CT sounds very very ill

Last post by A KIRK « 13 Jan 2009, 23:44
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by A KIRK » 13 Jan 2009, 16:11

Ok I've been having nothing but trouble recently with my hateful CT lump, now it was running okish before the crack seal popped on me. So I took...

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13 Jan 2009, 23:44

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