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oil leak, and oil in air filter

Last post by A KIRK « 27 Sep 2008, 18:56
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by A KIRK » 27 Sep 2008, 17:43

Right ok I'm after some advice here please, engine is an original vw 1600 Aircooled CT engine with around 105000 miles on it, so bound to die soon...

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Last post by A KIRK
27 Sep 2008, 18:56
mysterious bottle

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Sep 2008, 00:07
Replies: 8
by jaydog » 26 Sep 2008, 12:12

I have a devon camper ( not sure if thats relevent to this specific van) and up in the front passenger wheel arch is a bottle that looks like a...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Sep 2008, 00:07
T25 suspension parts

Last post by akira28 « 26 Sep 2008, 20:12
Replies: 40
by sezicoolcat » 19 Sep 2008, 11:56
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If you've been following the saga of my van's MOT and the camping issue I have because I am having trubs sourcing a part, here is an update.

I have...
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Last post by akira28
26 Sep 2008, 20:12
Engine only out

Last post by tezza « 26 Sep 2008, 17:41
Replies: 5
by jonno » 26 Sep 2008, 07:44

Hi i'm about to drop the engine out of my 1.9 petrol camper, to repair the gaskets and seals.

I have disconnected every thing i need pipes, wires...

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Last post by tezza
26 Sep 2008, 17:41
How to reduce co emmissions for mot

Last post by CovKid « 26 Sep 2008, 12:40
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by toshT25 » 09 Sep 2008, 20:19
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Ok, just had a mot done and it failed on co emmission, recorded 7.05% (4.5 max) Before I took it in I changed the spark plugs and fuel filter (near...
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Last post by CovKid
26 Sep 2008, 12:40
Revving without touching pedal? (auto caravelle)

Last post by Fritz « 25 Sep 2008, 13:56
Replies: 4
by Emma&Al » 24 Sep 2008, 16:17

I did about a 130 mile round trip this weekend. I had been stationary overnight and decided to drive somewhere which took about 15 minutes to get to...

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Last post by Fritz
25 Sep 2008, 13:56
idle stabilizing unit connector problem

Last post by toomanytoys « 25 Sep 2008, 08:44
Replies: 4
by ben50 » 23 Sep 2008, 21:21

Hi, I have a 2.0L Air cooled of 1981 vintage. Recently the engine has been misfiring and losing a bit of power. I had a look at the distributor cap...

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Last post by toomanytoys
25 Sep 2008, 08:44
Spark problems

Last post by selimg « 24 Sep 2008, 22:36
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by selimg » 23 Sep 2008, 18:55

I have an '85/'86 1.9 DG WBX with a peirburg carb.

What's been happening is the van will sometimes refuse to start. It turns over fine but the plugs...

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Last post by selimg
24 Sep 2008, 22:36
wheres the dipstick

Last post by Plasticman « 24 Sep 2008, 21:42
Replies: 6
by e3 » 23 Sep 2008, 22:46

i know i am the dipstick but i cant find the oil dipstick in the engine, its 1.6diesel, can someone point it out to me please. i've looked all over...

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Last post by Plasticman
24 Sep 2008, 21:42
AAZ engine - diesel pump

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 24 Sep 2008, 20:15
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by Wilma » 24 Sep 2008, 09:41

Hi, fellahs. Am fitting an internal heater to my camper. It (the heater) is a Mikuni Japanese thing, looks just like an Eperschpacer, works the same...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
24 Sep 2008, 20:15
auto gearbox

Last post by R0B « 24 Sep 2008, 17:58
Replies: 12
by R0B » 12 Sep 2008, 18:01

has anyone ever changed one.how easy/difficult was it...

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Last post by R0B
24 Sep 2008, 17:58
c/oil buzzer of doom

Last post by edoh « 23 Sep 2008, 21:11
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by edoh » 22 Sep 2008, 21:41

i read a while back that a sure fire way of removing the 'oil buzzer of doom' sound and light on the dash - was by removing the thinnest wire from...

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Last post by edoh
23 Sep 2008, 21:11
DIY Air Conditioning?

Last post by dugcati « 23 Sep 2008, 15:52
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by CovKid » 03 May 2006, 21:03

Is it feasible/legal/practical to build your own air conditioning system for use in a type25? Just wondered if anyone has done so or has an opinion...

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Last post by dugcati
23 Sep 2008, 15:52
Fuel hoses....plastic sleeve?

Last post by syncrosimon « 23 Sep 2008, 09:18
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by kiwirob » 23 Sep 2008, 08:53

Hi All

Reading the FAQs lately and DID have a fuel leak at the T junction in the engine bay of my 2.1 DJ.
I replaced the hoses going to the...

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Last post by syncrosimon
23 Sep 2008, 09:18
Oil pressure light and buzzer on!!

Last post by jpee « 22 Sep 2008, 23:50
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by glennyboy2 » 22 Sep 2008, 13:34

1989 1.7 diesel.
285000 on clock
but new engine 5 years ago.

The oil pressure light has suddenly come on with an awful buzzer. I have check for...

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Last post by jpee
22 Sep 2008, 23:50
gearbox

Last post by andy e « 22 Sep 2008, 20:56
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by andy e » 22 Sep 2008, 18:43

Does anyone know where I can buy a recon AAP 5 speed box from without having an exchange unit.

Cheers Andy e

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Last post by andy e
22 Sep 2008, 20:56
vw westfalia 1.6td oil

Last post by Fully Loaded Cali' « 22 Sep 2008, 20:19
Replies: 5
by behai » 20 Sep 2008, 07:57

Just bought new van and want to do an oil and filter change, can anyone recommend oil to use for this engine. cheers...

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Last post by Fully Loaded Cali'
22 Sep 2008, 20:19
Using injector cleaner

Last post by redstar « 22 Sep 2008, 18:46
Replies: 4
by noss vanagon » 21 Sep 2008, 07:49

Does injector cleaner work?

Are some makes better than others?

regards
steve

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Last post by redstar
22 Sep 2008, 18:46
injector pipes,.

Last post by Therunner « 22 Sep 2008, 15:44
Replies: 3
by Therunner » 21 Sep 2008, 18:40

hi does anyone know where we can get some new injector
pipes for the Td?
can't seem to find any on jk or gsf, cheers,

also, from my 1.6nonturbo i'm...

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Last post by Therunner
22 Sep 2008, 15:44
Water hose reducer

Last post by ermie571 « 22 Sep 2008, 15:21
Replies: 9
by glenn77 » 22 Sep 2008, 09:40

Does anyone know where i can get hold of a rubber water hose reducer with 32mm at one end and 38mm at the other so i can join old metal 32mm long...

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Last post by ermie571
22 Sep 2008, 15:21
1.9 to 2.1 engine swap

Last post by shepster « 22 Sep 2008, 13:36
Replies: 5
by quagmire » 22 Sep 2008, 07:21

hi everyone,i'm going to swap the 1.9dg for a 2.1dj.i would like to know if anyone else has had problems doing this and what i should expect.cheers...

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Last post by shepster
22 Sep 2008, 13:36
T25 1.6Td 1990 ALTERNATOR

Last post by Ian and Lins « 22 Sep 2008, 12:07
Replies: 12
by Hypnovan » 12 Sep 2008, 10:21

Mine produces a burnt electrical smell.

What's the low down on alternators please? Get techy-speccy if you feel lke it, i'm here to learn.

Why do...

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Last post by Ian and Lins
22 Sep 2008, 12:07
2.0 Aircooled fuel pump & webber sticking needle float h

Last post by rottencabbagevan « 22 Sep 2008, 09:23
Replies: 8
by rottencabbagevan » 21 Sep 2008, 21:42

Woke up this morning and the van was smelling of petrol and it was slowly dripping out of bottom of the dipstick, the fuel pump must be dodgy or and...

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Last post by rottencabbagevan
22 Sep 2008, 09:23
Operating a Diesel

Last post by peasant « 21 Sep 2008, 21:11
Replies: 3
by Smroot » 21 Sep 2008, 18:13

I'm the proud owner of a Westy 1987 1.6TD. Never having a diesel before, I have questions about operating and routine maintenence.

How often should...

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Last post by peasant
21 Sep 2008, 21:11
Is this serious?

Last post by eric « 21 Sep 2008, 17:01
Replies: 6
by eric » 21 Sep 2008, 15:11

For the last 3yrs nigh on, my Velle has been looked after and cared for by relatives in Bristol. Information regarding servicing/problems etc, has...

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Last post by eric
21 Sep 2008, 17:01
Drive flange oil seals - please Help!!!

Last post by mib « 20 Sep 2008, 19:23
Replies: 2
by mib » 20 Sep 2008, 17:05

Hi,

I drive a 1984 watercooled Auto Type 25 1.9L petrol

I was working on my Type 25 today. the plan was to replace Drive flange oil seals for new...

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Last post by mib
20 Sep 2008, 19:23
Water hoses - where to get them from !!

Last post by CovKid « 20 Sep 2008, 09:50
Replies: 9
by ghost123uk » 08 Sep 2008, 14:27

OK I am half way through my engine swap ( in no hurry )

I need to replace this hose ( 1 bore x 6 long )

that goes here ( by the way my flash...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Sep 2008, 09:50
Auto stalls when warm.

Last post by budbombpipe « 20 Sep 2008, 08:54

by budbombpipe » 20 Sep 2008, 08:54

Hi, i have a 1.9 watercooler automatic. It starts up fine first thing and runs ok. After ive been driving awhile if i turn off the engine then...

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Last post by budbombpipe
20 Sep 2008, 08:54
Sloppy gearchange

Last post by Pepperami « 20 Sep 2008, 07:39
Replies: 5
by Blue Meanies » 19 Sep 2008, 08:28

Has anyone fitted Brikwerks gearchange kit to 14mm stick?
Its a box out job they say, and I wonder how tricky this is?
Special tools required?

Jonny...

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Last post by Pepperami
20 Sep 2008, 07:39
THE ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OVER

Last post by kevino « 19 Sep 2008, 20:08
Replies: 4
by kevino » 19 Sep 2008, 18:05

Hi my engine (1.6 turbo diesel) will not turn over when i turn the ignition , last week it was fine when i took it for the mot , parked it up, today...

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Last post by kevino
19 Sep 2008, 20:08
constantly pullin to one side...cant figure it out

Last post by Mr Bean « 19 Sep 2008, 13:55
Replies: 11
by oldiguana » 23 Aug 2008, 06:58

yo guys...marladys bus has always pulled to the n/s since shes had it...dont know why....all tyres pressures can be ok...ive had the tracking...

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Last post by Mr Bean
19 Sep 2008, 13:55
Starter Motor

Last post by ermie571 « 19 Sep 2008, 11:14
Replies: 8
by kentishvanman » 16 Sep 2008, 19:53

Has anyone any ideas as to where I might source a starter motor for my Autosleeper 1.9 DG (petrol) Auto.
Not having much luck with my usual...

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Last post by ermie571
19 Sep 2008, 11:14
vaccum advance rubber pipe

Last post by Simon Baxter « 18 Sep 2008, 22:44
Replies: 3
by lambrettalee » 18 Sep 2008, 16:38

what size is it ?? 3.5 mm ? anyone?

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Last post by Simon Baxter
18 Sep 2008, 22:44
Clutch reservoir hose

Last post by Red Westie « 18 Sep 2008, 20:44
Replies: 3
by Nicola&Tony » 16 Sep 2008, 06:44

I need to replace the hose that runs between the brake/clutch reservoir and the clutch master cylinder, so I'm just wondering what sort of hose to...

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Last post by Red Westie
18 Sep 2008, 20:44
NUMBER 2 INJECTOR PIPES SPLIT .. AGAIN?

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 18 Sep 2008, 19:36
Replies: 8
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 15 Sep 2008, 18:10

3rd time now. always number 2 why?
its a 1y engine from a 97 golf, all stock setup etc, number 2 injector pipe has broken off just where just where...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
18 Sep 2008, 19:36
yoghurt jelly oil..

Last post by Therunner « 18 Sep 2008, 08:54
Replies: 12
by Therunner » 15 Sep 2008, 20:24

just got my first project,
i'm a little concerned about the water & jelly all over me dip stick!

hopefuly the water is just condensation, the bus...

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Last post by Therunner
18 Sep 2008, 08:54
Engine Removal

Last post by Mr Bean « 18 Sep 2008, 08:04
Replies: 8
by jonno » 17 Sep 2008, 16:33

Head gasket has gone on my 1.9 petrol so i'm planning to drop the engine to do the gasket and any other seals/gaskets i can at the same time.

Does...

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Last post by Mr Bean
18 Sep 2008, 08:04
Oil Cooler

Last post by Dubstar « 17 Sep 2008, 21:22
Replies: 2
by Dubstar » 17 Sep 2008, 17:31

Is it possible - and easy - to remove the the oil cooler off a 2ltr CU in situ? I have an oil leak that seems to be coming from either the filter or...

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Last post by Dubstar
17 Sep 2008, 21:22
Brakes binding or Wheel Bearings

Last post by big red bus « 17 Sep 2008, 20:12
Replies: 5
by hightower » 17 Sep 2008, 16:26

The last few times i have driven our van i have noticed a screeching/grinding noise from the drivers side front wheel, it is not a constant/permanent...

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Last post by big red bus
17 Sep 2008, 20:12
Air filter feed pipe

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 17 Sep 2008, 19:09
Replies: 1
by Snag20 » 17 Sep 2008, 15:04

On my T25 with a 1.9T/D AAZ conversion I am using the original canister type air filter from its 1.6T/D engine.

Should this air filter cannister be...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
17 Sep 2008, 19:09
Sealer for after wing replacement?

Last post by asahartz « 17 Sep 2008, 16:39
Replies: 2
by Chrissyt » 17 Sep 2008, 09:23

I'm doing my rear wing at the moment, and there is a tidy bead of sealant on the outside of the wing, where the two join,

What sealers best? do i...

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Last post by asahartz
17 Sep 2008, 16:39
Fuel hose diameter confused 1.9dg solex

Last post by waltraud « 17 Sep 2008, 11:16
Replies: 9
by waltraud » 15 Sep 2008, 21:41

Looked in wiki, search & other web stuff & seemed to have conflicting ideas about correct internal dia of fuel hose. Can't get 7mm as suggested in...

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Last post by waltraud
17 Sep 2008, 11:16
locking rod

Last post by Ray « 17 Sep 2008, 10:37
Replies: 2
by el sketcho » 17 Sep 2008, 09:35

Anybody know where I can get hold of a locking rod for the drivers door? It's the rod that attaches to the lock the goes up to the mushroom thingy so...

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Last post by Ray
17 Sep 2008, 10:37
T25 Oily Water/Watery Oil

Last post by toomanytoys « 17 Sep 2008, 08:46
Replies: 5
by ridders » 16 Sep 2008, 22:06

Hi there,

T25 2109cc. Recently aquired. Noticed little or no oil or water in the system. Further inspection underneath found that one of the heads...

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Last post by toomanytoys
17 Sep 2008, 08:46
Which water jacket seals to go for ?

Last post by manxman « 17 Sep 2008, 06:57
Replies: 3
by Auto » 12 Sep 2008, 19:36

Hi i need to pull the old 2.1 out and do the water jacket seals
anyone know which are the best to get ?

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Last post by manxman
17 Sep 2008, 06:57
Missed a beat

Last post by Tex Ritter « 16 Sep 2008, 20:32
Replies: 6
by colynmac » 16 Sep 2008, 13:45

Van missed beat a couple of times over a 50 mile drive cruising at 60mph.

Any ideas why?

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Last post by Tex Ritter
16 Sep 2008, 20:32
escutcheon,seal and spacer

Last post by Artio « 16 Sep 2008, 20:24
Replies: 1
by Artio » 12 Sep 2008, 07:49

New sliding door handle does not have the bits with it(escutcheon,seal and spacer) I expect I can match up the escutcheon and seal but any idea how I...

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Last post by Artio
16 Sep 2008, 20:24
Final Drive gear oil query

Last post by mib « 16 Sep 2008, 17:21
Replies: 5
by mib » 15 Sep 2008, 17:27

Hi,

I'm planning to treat my auto T25 final drive with some fresh and new oil.

I've got already got some EP80 API GL4 gear oil but the haynes...

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Last post by mib
16 Sep 2008, 17:21
Should I attempt a coolant change myself?

Last post by g60steve « 16 Sep 2008, 12:43
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by dublicious » 04 Sep 2007, 06:53
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Lo Guys,

Wanting to the flush and replace coolant to G12 as it has some horible blue stuff in at the moment from last service. Reading through the...
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Last post by g60steve
16 Sep 2008, 12:43
What Oil Filter?

Last post by shane r « 16 Sep 2008, 12:35
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by shane r » 15 Sep 2008, 16:40

Just noticed oil gushing out and it appears my oil filter (canister) has a hole. Can I just whip to halfords for one (in my other car) and which one...

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Last post by shane r
16 Sep 2008, 12:35

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