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Where is the leak?

Last post by Mocki « 16 Sep 2008, 09:49
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by mush145 » 16 Sep 2008, 09:34

The spare space behind the passenger seat keeps filling with water (the area you could put a second battery) It seems like it is completed sealed so...

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Last post by Mocki
16 Sep 2008, 09:49
Fuel tank -Sender

Last post by jaylo264 « 16 Sep 2008, 08:26
Replies: 2
by jaylo264 » 16 Sep 2008, 08:15

Hi , all , am about to put my new petrol tank back on having scared off the tinworm a bit , but Haynes seems wrong on the position of the sender ---...

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Last post by jaylo264
16 Sep 2008, 08:26
Wanted - tips on swapping out water cooled petrol motors

Last post by ghost123uk « 16 Sep 2008, 02:24
Replies: 9
by ghost123uk » 29 Aug 2008, 14:00

OK this weekend I will be taking my tired DG motor out and putting in the new ( second hand ) good one.

Whilst I am a pretty experienced amateur...

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Last post by ghost123uk
16 Sep 2008, 02:24
1.9 Diesel - AAZ with modified JX pump - Pump timing issues

Last post by mahatmacoat « 15 Sep 2008, 21:10
Replies: 8
by mahatmacoat » 14 Sep 2008, 19:38

Okay, continuing on from a previous thread

I now have a JX (Bosch VE) pump with the AAZ camplate and necessary bits fitted. This was all built by a...

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Last post by mahatmacoat
15 Sep 2008, 21:10
How long is a piece of string question....engine life.

Last post by HarryMann « 15 Sep 2008, 18:18
Replies: 22
by mikey9 » 09 Sep 2008, 09:23
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When buying a van - a question I wondered was - is it better to buy a relatively low mileage (60-80k) van with orig engine - or look at those with...
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Last post by HarryMann
15 Sep 2008, 18:18
Is OK? Solex on 1983 1.9DG- should i swap for Pierburg.

Last post by toomanytoys « 15 Sep 2008, 17:22
Replies: 5
by waltraud » 03 Sep 2008, 21:17

Hello all,

just got me first t25 westy joker after early and late bay!! I have noted that the wbx 1.9 DG 78hp motor (2nd one - was originally DH)...

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Last post by toomanytoys
15 Sep 2008, 17:22
R U using alternative carb for 1.9DG...to good effect!

Last post by waltraud « 15 Sep 2008, 15:20
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by waltraud » 15 Sep 2008, 12:08

Hi,

1983 westy pop top converted from DF to 1.9DG but with Solex 34 pict5 carb.
having done some research on rarity and apparent complexity of 2e3...

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Last post by waltraud
15 Sep 2008, 15:20
Petrol or Diesel

Last post by Red Westie « 15 Sep 2008, 11:56
Replies: 3
by Arvon » 15 Sep 2008, 11:00

Hi

We are in the process of looking for our first campervan and the burning question is, 1.6TD or 1.9 plus petrol.

We are after economy but also...

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Last post by Red Westie
15 Sep 2008, 11:56
Heated business! What's this?

Last post by maxstu « 14 Sep 2008, 21:07
Replies: 6
by maxstu » 11 Sep 2008, 03:55

This fell out from under the dash....

I'm in the process of removal to fix heater blower thingy...using the ever ubiquitous advice from the magical...

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Last post by maxstu
14 Sep 2008, 21:07
vibrating clutch noise

Last post by Mr Bean « 14 Sep 2008, 19:30
Replies: 5
by jonnyels » 11 Sep 2008, 16:45

hi there i seem to have a vibrating sound coming from my van(the van dosnt shudder) and the faster i go the more it seems to vibrate and then when i...

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Last post by Mr Bean
14 Sep 2008, 19:30
Missing bolts on fuel pump on diesel jx turbo!

Last post by Blue Meanies « 12 Sep 2008, 15:34
Replies: 2
by Blue Meanies » 11 Sep 2008, 19:49

Was trying to replace the stop solonoid on my jx money pit when i noticed a missing torx type bolt on output side and a loose one too. other hex key...

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Last post by Blue Meanies
12 Sep 2008, 15:34
Starter motor question

Last post by ermie571 « 12 Sep 2008, 13:24
Replies: 22
by SplendiferousII » 23 May 2008, 09:21
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Is there a relay in the starter motor electrics? The van is a standard 1983 1.6d van and it wont always go on the key. Takes a few goes with the key...
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Last post by ermie571
12 Sep 2008, 13:24
Rear bearings ?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 11 Sep 2008, 19:20
Replies: 4
by peteabbott » 11 Sep 2008, 17:12

Can someone advise me please. Going to replace my rear wheel bearings
1) I have castlated nuts ! ! How tight please
2) I have noticed that people...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
11 Sep 2008, 19:20
Very smokey on start up but soon clears........1.6TD

Last post by msmallc « 11 Sep 2008, 18:49
Replies: 37
by KarlT » 20 Aug 2008, 19:44
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I've got a 1.6TD, that runs lovely, uses no water or oil but on start up is so smokey it can be embarassing!! Strong diesel smell.

But after 5...
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Last post by msmallc
11 Sep 2008, 18:49
advice on 2.1 engine removal

Last post by HarryMann « 11 Sep 2008, 14:24
Replies: 11
by Auto » 10 Sep 2008, 19:54

Well ive desided to take the plunge and have a go at repairing my engine its got leaking water jackets on both sides and there getting worse and as...

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Last post by HarryMann
11 Sep 2008, 14:24
DG Dizzy's - 2 types - what's the difference + vac pipes

Last post by Ian Hulley « 11 Sep 2008, 11:04
Replies: 4
by ghost123uk » 10 Sep 2008, 17:01

DG Dizzy's - 2 types - what's the difference + vac pipes.

My new engine's dizzy is a bit different to the one off my old DG engine.

Fist pic = new...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
11 Sep 2008, 11:04
warbling sound

Last post by Aidan « 11 Sep 2008, 05:51
Replies: 1
by e3 » 10 Sep 2008, 22:25

when i do a hillstart sometimes i get a warbling sound. like a squeaky castor on a chair. could this be the clutch or something serious?

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Last post by Aidan
11 Sep 2008, 05:51
Engine replacement - your recent - and historic experiences

Last post by Plasticman « 10 Sep 2008, 22:08
Replies: 15
by mikey9 » 10 Aug 2008, 19:48
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We have lots of threads about recond engine producers and the bad examples/experiences some have gone through - and these are very informative and...
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Last post by Plasticman
10 Sep 2008, 22:08
engine cutting out ???

Last post by Mocki « 10 Sep 2008, 10:50
Replies: 1
by daschmoo » 10 Sep 2008, 10:04

Morning

Had a nightmare lastnight... was 1 mile into my 120 mile trip home from working away and the van just cut out! It re-started ok but then...

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Last post by Mocki
10 Sep 2008, 10:50
Is my 2.0L Aircooled too slow?

Last post by Rozzo « 09 Sep 2008, 21:44
Replies: 20
by T25rc » 08 Sep 2008, 19:56
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I'd like to know your experiences on the 2.0l Aircooled t25 (mines a poptop).

Mine is slooww. It doesn't really have acceleration, it just gets...
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Last post by Rozzo
09 Sep 2008, 21:44
Vacuum thing , snorkelbox, rear RHS of DG

Last post by toomanytoys « 09 Sep 2008, 18:22
Replies: 1
by jaylo264 » 09 Sep 2008, 18:16

Does the vacuum thingy DO anything ??

jaylo

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Last post by toomanytoys
09 Sep 2008, 18:22
vaccum advance rubber pipe

Last post by R0B « 09 Sep 2008, 16:46
Replies: 4
by stfc » 09 Sep 2008, 16:28

where can i buy the original type rubber vaccum pipe bound with cotton reinforcing? thanks in advance

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Last post by R0B
09 Sep 2008, 16:46
PLLLEEEEEEEAAASEEEEE help with adjusting my handbrake/...

Last post by Chrissyt « 09 Sep 2008, 16:46
Replies: 17
by Chrissyt » 03 Sep 2008, 19:57
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As above just got in after two hours of trying to adjust my handbrake..

Have replaced one side of the cable as it was worn and rusty, and i guessed...
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Last post by Chrissyt
09 Sep 2008, 16:46
starting a diesel that's been standing 3 years?

Last post by Therunner « 09 Sep 2008, 12:09
Replies: 13
by Therunner » 07 Sep 2008, 20:27

Just picked up a 1988 1.6 Jetta diesel as a hopeful replacement
for my friends t25, does it need the t25s sump putting on it, &
is there any way the...

13 Replies

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Last post by Therunner
09 Sep 2008, 12:09
CLICKING SOUND WHEN STARTING UP & LIGHTS ON DASH

Last post by Red Westie « 09 Sep 2008, 10:54
Replies: 6
by bigfish » 02 Sep 2008, 15:06

I KNOW THAT THERE ARE TOPICS OUT THERE ALREADY REGARDING THE CLICKING NOISE, BUT I HAVE RECENTLY REPLACED THE STARTER AS IT WASN'T DISENGAGING AND...

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Last post by Red Westie
09 Sep 2008, 10:54
Aircooled - oil warning light

Last post by Therunner « 09 Sep 2008, 10:15
Replies: 18
by Dartmoor » 04 Sep 2008, 20:03
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Is this really bad news - the red oil light on my Aircooled T25 flickers on idle. Just giving a few revs and it goes out again. When driving its fine...
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Last post by Therunner
09 Sep 2008, 10:15
sticking in gear HELP

Last post by bigfish « 09 Sep 2008, 09:59
Replies: 7
by jebiga41 » 29 Aug 2008, 09:20

sorry guys looked at wiki but still not sure a while back my syncro started to feel like it had pressure upon it when trying to select out of third...

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Last post by bigfish
09 Sep 2008, 09:59
Firing on three cylinders help!

Last post by Therunner « 08 Sep 2008, 21:32
Replies: 11
by katykoo » 05 Sep 2008, 12:33

:( After spending many, many hours getting Bertha stripped of her ugly paint work, and nearly completeing her beautiful orange Rustoleum paint, her...

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Last post by Therunner
08 Sep 2008, 21:32
Radiator bleed screw, where are you?

Last post by Syncro G « 08 Sep 2008, 21:05
Replies: 1
by Blue Meanies » 08 Sep 2008, 20:59

Fitting a new hose on Jx turbo diesel transporter tomorrow, read the wiki on refilling all good but where is rad bleed screw and how do i get to it?...

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Last post by Syncro G
08 Sep 2008, 21:05
Cooling ? or not as the case maybe

Last post by Krisis « 08 Sep 2008, 20:49
Replies: 2
by Krisis » 08 Sep 2008, 20:33

Hi All :D

ADVICE/HELP NEEDED PLEASE

1600 n/a diesel, 4 speed, CS spec rad, bleed top left hand corner.

I have fitted an aux water temp gauge,...

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Last post by Krisis
08 Sep 2008, 20:49
1700 diesel no start!!!!!! AGAIN!!!

Last post by Syncro G « 08 Sep 2008, 19:58
Replies: 3
by BIG D » 08 Sep 2008, 16:42

Hi all just had van back from sprayers and they left the radio on nice one!!!! So the battery is dead,got it started from jump leads.I left it...

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Last post by Syncro G
08 Sep 2008, 19:58
T25 - Loss of engine power after long drive

Last post by ghost123uk « 08 Sep 2008, 14:14
Replies: 11
by philos » 03 Sep 2008, 19:27

I have recently purchased a T25 sheldon hightop 2.0 Aircooled 1981 Webber carburettor conversion fitted, On a recent trip to the Gower i experienced...

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Last post by ghost123uk
08 Sep 2008, 14:14
Any HELP PLEASE - Cylinder Head Exhaust Bolts Broken

Last post by Plasticman « 07 Sep 2008, 22:28
Replies: 12
by mistermoo » 04 Sep 2008, 20:25

Oh bugger we've taken our van to have a complete new exhaust fitted and have been told ALL the bolt heads going into the cylinder head have snapped...

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Last post by Plasticman
07 Sep 2008, 22:28
HELP please - pierburg carb problem probably!

Last post by toomanytoys « 07 Sep 2008, 20:49
Replies: 8
by davidm » 04 Sep 2008, 18:15

Hi all,
My 1st post! - Great site and forums. have managed to find answers to many previous potential questions. Hope someone can help with this-...

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Last post by toomanytoys
07 Sep 2008, 20:49
Wanting to upgrade engine and gearbox...

Last post by ringo « 07 Sep 2008, 19:30
Replies: 6
by Iceworx » 06 Sep 2008, 19:03

I have the 1.6d at the moment with a rather poor gearbox.

Who would be the best people to speak to about putting a decent 1.9TD and better gearbox...

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Last post by ringo
07 Sep 2008, 19:30
Fuel problem?

Last post by SeanW « 07 Sep 2008, 19:28
Replies: 7
by SeanW » 07 Sep 2008, 12:11

Hi chaps,

I recently purchased an '89 1.7TD Bilbo's Arragon, but am having some problems. On hills, when the fuel gage shows just below 1/4 tank she...

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Last post by SeanW
07 Sep 2008, 19:28
pierburg carb adjustment

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Sep 2008, 15:59
Replies: 3
by robs5230 » 07 Sep 2008, 11:04

still trying to rectify the problems that my previously perfect engine now has after its trip to a have a go mechanic !!!!!!

one of the things he...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Sep 2008, 15:59
Fuel : expansion tank : breather pipes

Last post by jaylo264 « 07 Sep 2008, 15:38
Replies: 8
by jaylo264 » 06 Sep 2008, 09:30

There are two conflicting possibilities on the WIKI for the pipes which come out of the top of the under-arch expansion tanks -- my van is a 1986...

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Last post by jaylo264
07 Sep 2008, 15:38
anybody tried tweeking 1y manifolds for a few extra bhp???

Last post by caveman « 07 Sep 2008, 15:16
Replies: 3
by oldiguana » 06 Sep 2008, 11:34

yo dudes just wondering if theres any advantage to fettling the roughness out inside the cast manifolds on 1y engines or similar...used to do it on...

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Last post by caveman
07 Sep 2008, 15:16
wynn's cooling system stop leak for leaky water jackets ?

Last post by HarryMann « 07 Sep 2008, 10:56
Replies: 17
by Auto » 05 Sep 2008, 17:32
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As the title says just wondered if it will work ?
has any one tried it on them ?
Its only a small drip at the moment but i thought i had better get...
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Last post by HarryMann
07 Sep 2008, 10:56
gear selecters

Last post by vw tosser « 06 Sep 2008, 20:09
Replies: 2
by vw tosser » 04 Sep 2008, 00:08

hi, is there a plastic gear selecter you can buy as my gearbox is like nothing I have ever driven before? thanks tosser

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Last post by vw tosser
06 Sep 2008, 20:09
need more ooomph

Last post by Therunner « 06 Sep 2008, 18:54
Replies: 27
by mearnsy » 12 Apr 2008, 20:23
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My 1600cc AC engine just has to go, it al works fine but with 5 of us travelling its just too slow.

Im not bothered about being air cooled any more...
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Last post by Therunner
06 Sep 2008, 18:54
After changing push rod tube seals....

Last post by T25rc « 06 Sep 2008, 18:06
Replies: 11
by T25rc » 04 Sep 2008, 14:33

Do i have to adjust the valves or somthing? With the stuff all bolted back in, or can i just shove the rocker cover back on and drive?

I've found a...

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Last post by T25rc
06 Sep 2008, 18:06
accelerator cable nightmare help please!!

Last post by colinMSC « 06 Sep 2008, 11:16
Replies: 3
by tezza » 05 Sep 2008, 09:06

as some of you know my 1900 petrol water cooled blew on the way back from the lakes 3 weeks ago,i whipped the engine out , cured the problem (water...

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Last post by colinMSC
06 Sep 2008, 11:16
Turbo diesel that just won't stop

Last post by Blue Meanies « 06 Sep 2008, 08:04
Replies: 11
by Blue Meanies » 04 Sep 2008, 21:35

We have a 1.6 td JX engine transporter conversion.

She starts fine and runs great but won't stop on the key.

Any ideas how to fix this?

Embarresed...

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Last post by Blue Meanies
06 Sep 2008, 08:04
Flashlube fitting for a 2L Aircooled Twin carb

Last post by irishkeet « 06 Sep 2008, 02:54
Replies: 2
by irishkeet » 05 Sep 2008, 20:28

Hi

As some of you know my van died in Devon. I spoke with Steve @ Gasure and I have ordered a flashlube kit that has been posted t Devon...
Is there...

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Last post by irishkeet
06 Sep 2008, 02:54
1y intake manifold

Last post by Simon Baxter « 05 Sep 2008, 20:39
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by caveman » 03 Sep 2008, 00:03

Can anyone share a photo of a stock 1.9 1y intake manifold. I have an ADG industrial which will be swaped into my transporter soon. I would like to...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
05 Sep 2008, 20:39
Help ? Really noisy

Last post by peteabbott « 05 Sep 2008, 17:00
Replies: 4
by peteabbott » 04 Sep 2008, 18:57

Can anyone please throw any help on sound proofing? I have a 1.7D engine and in itself sounds like a 1.7D I have a standard boot/engine cover as...

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Last post by peteabbott
05 Sep 2008, 17:00
TD thermostat will not open HELP!!! Overheating engine

Last post by devoncamperman « 05 Sep 2008, 14:51
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by devoncamperman » 04 Sep 2008, 20:01

Hi i have a 1983 T25 about 4 months ago i converted from Aircooled to water cooled using a 1.6 td from a Jetta and JX parts.

Ever since it runs...

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Last post by devoncamperman
05 Sep 2008, 14:51
AAZ - Lacking torque - KKK K14 Turbo & recon pump &

Last post by HarryMann « 05 Sep 2008, 11:17
Replies: 12
by mahatmacoat » 02 Sep 2008, 12:24

It's a 1.9TD AAZ conversion in a panel van that has been running fine for 2-3 years. The fuel pump finally died the other day (confirmed by a...

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05 Sep 2008, 11:17

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