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Manual Choke

Last post by VdoubleU « 09 Oct 2008, 16:45
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by VdoubleU » 07 Oct 2008, 19:59

Can anybody help??
I have just fitted a manual choke to my 1.9dg and I am trying to source a choke cable long enough (about 14ft allowing to trim)...

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Last post by VdoubleU
09 Oct 2008, 16:45
New engine on my T25.......

Last post by R0B « 09 Oct 2008, 16:08
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by Jutstar » 08 Oct 2008, 20:18

I wonder if anyone cant point me in the right direction.....i have recently (6weeks ago)bought a VW T25, seemed nice and needed a bit of work to the...

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Last post by R0B
09 Oct 2008, 16:08
What is the weight of a engine?

Last post by Aidan « 09 Oct 2008, 09:52
Replies: 3
by jonno » 08 Oct 2008, 20:28

Hi i'm trying to get a engine transported from London to Manchester, i'm being asked what weight is the engine and pallet.

The engine in question is...

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Last post by Aidan
09 Oct 2008, 09:52
pierburg 2e3 choke pull down unit on "dg" engine

Last post by Dave W « 09 Oct 2008, 08:41
Replies: 2
by Dave W » 08 Oct 2008, 21:50

Mines knackered, diaphragm`s split so engine`s chugging and cutting out its really annoying!!!!!!!!. But im having trouble finding a new one no-one...

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Last post by Dave W
09 Oct 2008, 08:41
REAR TRAILING ARM BRACKETS/MOUNTS

Last post by RabidTuna « 08 Oct 2008, 20:10

by RabidTuna » 08 Oct 2008, 20:10

Hi anyone out there that knows of anyone that makes copies of or remanufactures rear trailing arm mounts for a T25 as it looks like VW have just...

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Last post by RabidTuna
08 Oct 2008, 20:10
No heat.

Last post by budbombpipe « 08 Oct 2008, 20:00
Replies: 7
by budbombpipe » 06 Oct 2008, 10:17

I cant get any heat to come out my vents. I let the engine warm up nicely, switch the heater switch (the one with 1,2,3, on) and all that happens is...

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Last post by budbombpipe
08 Oct 2008, 20:00
Smoking camper on over run petrol 1.9 dg

Last post by HarryMann « 08 Oct 2008, 12:59
Replies: 26
by Morganman » 03 Oct 2008, 21:57
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We have recently purchased our first VW T25 camper a 1990 1.9 dg petrol with 99k on the clock. Run's great with full service (vw) history from new....
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Last post by HarryMann
08 Oct 2008, 12:59
heater fan repaiir / replacement

Last post by syncrosimon « 08 Oct 2008, 08:30
Replies: 8
by slim_adi » 01 Oct 2008, 11:50

My 1989 2.1 multivan's heater fan is a bit temperamental......i doesnt work at all on number 1 , and on numbers2 & 3 it works intermittentley - it'll...

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Last post by syncrosimon
08 Oct 2008, 08:30
UPDATE2 Replaced Engine - now feels GREAT!!!!

Last post by ghost123uk « 08 Oct 2008, 08:10
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by mikey9 » 20 Sep 2008, 21:22
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OK, the story.
1.9DG (1990) 88k miles - water jacket failure - engine dropped replaced by 1,9DG 20k VW recon from pick up I drove before it was...
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Last post by ghost123uk
08 Oct 2008, 08:10
Heater blower replacement

Last post by syncrosimon « 07 Oct 2008, 22:22
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by Cruz » 07 Oct 2008, 21:28

Found this helpful webpage if someone wouldn't mind adding it to the wiki for me please

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Last post by syncrosimon
07 Oct 2008, 22:22
flat spots when accelerating

Last post by dridgy « 07 Oct 2008, 20:42
Replies: 9
by dridgy » 29 Sep 2008, 19:10

hi i have a 1.9 deisel AEF engine fitted in my bus.
when accelerating i get several flat spots throughout the rev range, they seem to be getting more...

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Last post by dridgy
07 Oct 2008, 20:42
gear linkage problem

Last post by HarryMann « 07 Oct 2008, 20:28
Replies: 22
by yankiecamper » 24 Sep 2008, 17:05
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ive changed my old 4 speed diesel box for a 5 speed turbo diesel one ive removed all the four speed linkage and replaced it with the 5 speed linkage...
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Last post by HarryMann
07 Oct 2008, 20:28
Tin wear seal

Last post by fraggers « 07 Oct 2008, 14:29
Replies: 3
by fraggers » 07 Oct 2008, 07:49

Hi, just a quicky
I have a 2.0l CU engine, does the Tinewear seal have to be tight to the engine bay, as in form a fairly airtight seal, e.g be...

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Last post by fraggers
07 Oct 2008, 14:29
Strange Air con Fault

Last post by stuffkez « 07 Oct 2008, 08:20
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by stuffkez » 04 Oct 2008, 16:06

I have the full length air con fitted on my '91 US Vanagon and although I dont use it often due to the already poor fuel consumption it seems to have...

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Last post by stuffkez
07 Oct 2008, 08:20
Fuel Pump - 1.9 watercooled

Last post by shepster « 07 Oct 2008, 07:49
Replies: 2
by sussex_yellow » 06 Oct 2008, 19:34

Problem at the weekend what I thought would be down to dampness but which actually turned out to be a u/s fuel pump. Bought a new one from GSF today...

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Last post by shepster
07 Oct 2008, 07:49
speculative heating question !!

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Oct 2008, 16:35
Replies: 1
by Gunslinger » 06 Oct 2008, 12:49

A bit vague I know but I have an auxilary heater under the bus behind the undershield that I think might be an eberspacher but need to explore...

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Last post by kevtherev
06 Oct 2008, 16:35
Diesel starter motor bolts - part number anyone?

Last post by ringo « 06 Oct 2008, 13:55
Replies: 4
by ringo » 06 Oct 2008, 09:25

Hi,

Im after a part number for the bolts that go through the starter motor, bell housing and into the engine.

Also, one of the bolts that goes into...

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Last post by ringo
06 Oct 2008, 13:55
Brake Fluid Change

Last post by Red Westie « 06 Oct 2008, 10:25
Replies: 7
by Dubstar » 02 Oct 2008, 22:06

I'm thinking of dropping all the old brake fluid 'cos it must me 20 years and the pedal's not quite firm. I can bleed brakes no probs, but what's the...

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Last post by Red Westie
06 Oct 2008, 10:25
Where can i get the long cylinder head studs from

Last post by jonno « 06 Oct 2008, 09:52
Replies: 4
by jonno » 02 Oct 2008, 10:41

Hi Hope someone can help, i tried the local GSF and they have stopped stocking them.
Went online and ordered 2 x 222mm studs and 1 x 175mm stud fom...

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Last post by jonno
06 Oct 2008, 09:52
Spring heights !

Last post by Simon Baxter « 05 Oct 2008, 19:19
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by Trooper25 » 05 Oct 2008, 14:20

I have a pick up which sit's up like a tractor.
Thinking of fitting Caravelle springs.
QUESTION.
Will the caravelle springs lower my pick up to a...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
05 Oct 2008, 19:19
1600 CT backfiring

Last post by Mr Bean « 05 Oct 2008, 06:57
Replies: 8
by Essex Nige » 03 Oct 2008, 09:46

I'm in need of a little help, driving to work yesterday after about 20 miles the van started to back fire and came to a stop, got recovered home...

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Last post by Mr Bean
05 Oct 2008, 06:57
Diesel power boost??

Last post by HarryMann « 04 Oct 2008, 18:30
Replies: 20
by Holydiver » 16 Sep 2008, 12:42
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Other than swapping my 1.6td engine to a 1.9 what's the best way of getting more power from the 1.6??
I'm not looking for more speed mind you that...
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Last post by HarryMann
04 Oct 2008, 18:30
engine coolant

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 04 Oct 2008, 18:09
Replies: 14
by dugwiththevwbug » 30 Sep 2008, 18:18

I have a 88 panel van 1.9dg one carefull owner Fully serviced by dealer to 40k and independant to present.
Current mileage is 68k very light useage...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
04 Oct 2008, 18:09
The campers dead

Last post by Krisis « 04 Oct 2008, 16:28
Replies: 2
by marc123 » 03 Oct 2008, 17:00

hi all,unfortunately my 1991 cali 1.6 td has died on me I am in need of replacing the engine so i am looking at buying another engine,now after...

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Last post by Krisis
04 Oct 2008, 16:28
not running smoothly.. garages rip off!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 04 Oct 2008, 14:48
Replies: 9
by vdubstar » 28 Sep 2008, 09:04

1981 hightop Aircooled vw t25 2 ltr CU on LPG

Just got my vanback from the garage after breaking down outside it! 3 days and rip of later had new...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
04 Oct 2008, 14:48
engine oil temperature

Last post by HarryMann « 04 Oct 2008, 11:52
Replies: 10
by dave friday » 03 Oct 2008, 08:17

well..... what should it be,and ware to mesure it, my temp sensor is in the sump most oil specks quote 100c a lot and i read that on one marine...

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Last post by HarryMann
04 Oct 2008, 11:52
Compression Test

Last post by Red Westie « 04 Oct 2008, 09:03
Replies: 1
by Dubstar » 04 Oct 2008, 08:43

Quick question - do you do an engine compression test with the engine cold, warm or hot?
Shane :)

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Last post by Red Westie
04 Oct 2008, 09:03
Petrol Smell when driving with drivers window open

Last post by Rusty Red « 04 Oct 2008, 06:49
Replies: 10
by hightower » 25 Jun 2008, 22:01

We picked up our 1984 auto-sleeper yesterday and when driving back with the drivers window open noticed a really strong petrol smell. I asked the...

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Last post by Rusty Red
04 Oct 2008, 06:49
Fuel pump oil drip

Last post by Laurie « 03 Oct 2008, 19:39
Replies: 2
by pureorange » 01 Oct 2008, 19:50

Hi folks .After spending 3 hours fixing oil leaks,tube seals etc only to find drip drip drip from fuel pump drain pipe.Is this normal.What happens if...

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Last post by Laurie
03 Oct 2008, 19:39
glow plugs

Last post by Syncro G « 03 Oct 2008, 17:22
Replies: 23
by el sketcho » 18 Sep 2008, 12:41
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The glow plug light on the dash of my van seems to take forever to go off, even if I've been driving it for a while. Do I need to replace them? Is it...
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Last post by Syncro G
03 Oct 2008, 17:22
Dropped suspension

Last post by KarlT « 03 Oct 2008, 16:33
Replies: 18
by dirtygertie » 27 Sep 2008, 20:45
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Nigel has fitted the 45mm drop kit to the van today....but it looks like its on its knees :roll:

the front looks way lower than the back, I know i...
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Last post by KarlT
03 Oct 2008, 16:33
Radius rod bush sleeves.

Last post by ermie571 « 03 Oct 2008, 07:38
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by Simon Baxter » 02 Oct 2008, 23:06

I've had some made.
Click

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Last post by ermie571
03 Oct 2008, 07:38
Odd and annoying problem

Last post by Molly Man « 02 Oct 2008, 19:52
Replies: 12
by FlowerPower » 18 Sep 2008, 07:21

An occasional knocking noise has started and I just can't work out what's causing it.
It's intermittent.
Not connected to engine speed.
Usually...

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Last post by Molly Man
02 Oct 2008, 19:52
Box or Linkage

Last post by windysurfer « 02 Oct 2008, 18:35
Replies: 27
by windysurfer » 29 Sep 2008, 17:49
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Im struggling to get into reverse gear.

All was fine up until yesterday when it just would not got in.
There's no gringing of gears when I try to...
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Last post by windysurfer
02 Oct 2008, 18:35
battery charging light on dash flickers on at high revs ?

Last post by CovKid « 02 Oct 2008, 12:49
Replies: 11
by rikpal » 30 Sep 2008, 21:40

just started finding that the charging red light flickers on & off when revs are high e.g over 80 kph in 5th gear. the belt is new, the tension seems...

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Last post by CovKid
02 Oct 2008, 12:49
Rotary Arm rev limiter

Last post by lloyd « 01 Oct 2008, 07:12
Replies: 9
by jed the spread » 30 Sep 2008, 14:54

Just fitted my 2.1 with a new rotary arm amongst other stuff and got the stuff from GSF. They gave me a rotary arm that looks completely different...

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Last post by lloyd
01 Oct 2008, 07:12
red flashing light

Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy « 01 Oct 2008, 05:48
Replies: 5
by munnyella » 30 Sep 2008, 17:24

Hi folks

I have a red flashing light in the middle of my water temp guage.

I can't remember what it indicates, temp and level are fine, it is the...

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Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy
01 Oct 2008, 05:48
Exhaust manifold/Turbo studs & bolts

Last post by Plasticman « 30 Sep 2008, 20:57
Replies: 6
by sbsj2 » 29 Sep 2008, 08:55

Hi all.

My 1.6TD is sounding like it has a blown exhaust. A very very nice man at
Stradey Motors in Llanelli had a look and we found 1 sheared exh...

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Last post by Plasticman
30 Sep 2008, 20:57
Part number for this gearbox gasket, please

Last post by Aidan « 30 Sep 2008, 20:41
Replies: 11
by KarlT » 29 Sep 2008, 15:27

Hi.
I'm wanting to replace this autobox gasket, where it is leaking from.......

I've got the bigger one, where the dip-stick goes, but I don't...

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Last post by Aidan
30 Sep 2008, 20:41
Oil Cooler fitting

Last post by Krisis « 30 Sep 2008, 18:38
Replies: 4
by Krisis » 29 Sep 2008, 19:40

Ok,
I have an oil cooler and want to check on the installation of it
Any advice would be greatly appreciated :)
TTFN Kris

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Last post by Krisis
30 Sep 2008, 18:38
cylinder head

Last post by ermie571 « 30 Sep 2008, 15:31
Replies: 1
by katykoo » 30 Sep 2008, 15:10

Hi, I have an Aircooled 82 2 litre, which has dropped a valve, and looks like its caused some damage to the head itself, as its chucked a ring over...

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Last post by ermie571
30 Sep 2008, 15:31
Oil change

Last post by Dubstar « 30 Sep 2008, 08:28
Replies: 7
by Steve T » 28 Sep 2008, 19:19

Decided to change the oil and filter today, not hard to do as have done it many times before on numerous engines.......but certainly paid to check...

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Last post by Dubstar
30 Sep 2008, 08:28
Knocking sound from rear when decelerating

Last post by HarryMann « 29 Sep 2008, 21:43
Replies: 3
by The G » 29 Sep 2008, 11:11

Help,I have a strange sound coming from the rear of my bus every time I decelerate.
It stops when I dip the clutch of take up drive.
I think it might...

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Last post by HarryMann
29 Sep 2008, 21:43
Crack Heads - Is it the end?

Last post by Mr Bean « 29 Sep 2008, 11:36
Replies: 9
by totallyconfused » 27 Sep 2008, 17:53

Just started stripping down a second hand 1600 CT engine ready for rebuild and upgrade to 1776cc....

Took off the heads and noticed a crack in it...

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Last post by Mr Bean
29 Sep 2008, 11:36
anyone used the rear disk kit from ultimate engineering?

Last post by ..lee.. « 28 Sep 2008, 21:09
Replies: 46
by slim_adi » 23 Sep 2008, 14:13
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if so, what dya think - will be going through some of the mechanicals on mine this autumn winter, and a full replacement of the braking system...
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Last post by ..lee..
28 Sep 2008, 21:09
pipes/hoses

Last post by jaydog « 28 Sep 2008, 10:49
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by jaydog » 27 Sep 2008, 22:08

Me Again.

Can anyone tell me the best place to find fuel and brake pipes/hoses

Many thanks.

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Last post by jaydog
28 Sep 2008, 10:49
Front brake caliper seal replacement.

Last post by Mossstock « 28 Sep 2008, 08:41
Replies: 2
by Mossstock » 25 Sep 2008, 12:08

Hi, I am looking for a seal replacement kit for the front calipers of our 1983 T25, and am struggling. Its for the twin piston Teves fixed caliper....

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Last post by Mossstock
28 Sep 2008, 08:41
diesel not running :(

Last post by oldiguana « 28 Sep 2008, 07:35
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by wookey » 27 Sep 2008, 15:32

hope this is the right one to post in
i hhave a 1y diesel, its barely works, its been good as gold for that last 10 000 miles. It just about starts...

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Last post by oldiguana
28 Sep 2008, 07:35
Sump plug blues

Last post by fraggers « 28 Sep 2008, 02:38
Replies: 4
by fraggers » 27 Sep 2008, 19:42

So After getting my Van last week I ask the fella i purshed it off has it had an oil change he says why yes, only 500 or so miles ago. No problems...

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Last post by fraggers
28 Sep 2008, 02:38
grrr gearbox end gear linkage onion thingy

Last post by HarryMann « 27 Sep 2008, 18:59
Replies: 5
by clartsonly » 26 Sep 2008, 14:59

my gearstick sometimes does like to come out of 3rd, I tighten the already failing connection on the gearbox end a couple of months ago and now the...

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27 Sep 2008, 18:59

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