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CT pushrod tubes

Last post by A KIRK « 03 Jan 2009, 17:10
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by A KIRK » 02 Jan 2009, 16:26

OK I know I should have done these while the engine was out, but I didn't Yes I'm kicking myself big time

Am I right in thinking these can't be done...

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Last post by A KIRK
03 Jan 2009, 17:10
Carb Flooded - Help Needed please

Last post by davidvincent « 03 Jan 2009, 16:56
Replies: 2
by davidvincent » 03 Jan 2009, 16:21

Hi all

2.0l Aircooled 1980

Think I have manage to flood the engine/plugs/carb by over pumping the accelerator when trying to start, it now wont...

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Last post by davidvincent
03 Jan 2009, 16:56
Brake Fluid Leak

Last post by VWCamperfan « 03 Jan 2009, 16:11
Replies: 10
by Chantuz » 03 Jan 2009, 14:31

We have our first problem with the T3, and not having any manuals for it yet i thought i would ask here :D

It has a leak in the brakes from the part...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
03 Jan 2009, 16:11
Carb Sync Bar

Last post by albertramsbottom « 03 Jan 2009, 16:05
Replies: 7
by albertramsbottom » 02 Jan 2009, 12:51

Hi

I seem to have an issue with the bar that syncs the two carbs on my air-cooled 2ltr 1982 bus.

The issue is that the bar comes of the lefthand...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
03 Jan 2009, 16:05
is removing 1y head in situ,with manifolds a possibility?

Last post by ringo « 03 Jan 2009, 15:47
Replies: 5
by oldiguana » 02 Jan 2009, 23:21

just thinking ahead guys,if its a head off job,can the head be removed with the manifolds so i can do them on the bench or is it manifolds off then...

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Last post by ringo
03 Jan 2009, 15:47
Replacing Water Jacket Gasket - Video

Last post by Mr Bean « 03 Jan 2009, 14:45
Replies: 1
by mikey9 » 02 Jan 2009, 19:41

As a viewer of the Samba/Vanagon and C80-90 I find invaluable info on both - but don't think some of you get onto the US site. I have posted about...

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Last post by Mr Bean
03 Jan 2009, 14:45
Oil in the cooling system

Last post by mrted « 03 Jan 2009, 08:41
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by liam_w » 02 Jan 2009, 13:01

Hello all, I have a 1991 vw t25 1.6 td, it has done roughly 90.000 miles. On a trip to the lakes around 4 months ago it constantly overheated when on...

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Last post by mrted
03 Jan 2009, 08:41
Master Cylinder - Repair or Replace?

Last post by mrted « 03 Jan 2009, 08:13
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by jacko4 » 02 Jan 2009, 19:29

Hi Everyone, Happy New Year to You All.
My Master Cylinder has had it. Pumps up eventually but soon after pressure gone/pedal to floor.
We have...

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Last post by mrted
03 Jan 2009, 08:13
5.7mm fuel hose - where from?

Last post by toomanytoys « 02 Jan 2009, 18:35
Replies: 4
by fairwynds » 28 Dec 2008, 16:25

As it says -
lots of topecs on here saying use 5.7mm fuel hose (and 'proper' clips) but I can only find 6mm.
Does anybody know where I can get good...

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Last post by toomanytoys
02 Jan 2009, 18:35
late brake calliper rebuild

Last post by lambrettalee « 02 Jan 2009, 14:25
Replies: 11
by lambrettalee » 01 Jan 2009, 14:32

my o/s brake calliper is sticking, i dont want to pay jk etc prices for a recon item ,so want to refurb my own as the calliper its self is in great...

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Last post by lambrettalee
02 Jan 2009, 14:25
JX Engine 1.6TD

Last post by R0B « 01 Jan 2009, 22:04
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by flyingsprout » 01 Jan 2009, 19:59

Does anyone know what type of Turbo is fitted to the 1.6 TD JX Engine?
A family member has just bought a Gypsy with this engine fitted, it appears to...

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Last post by R0B
01 Jan 2009, 22:04
which balljoint splitter please????

Last post by HarryMann « 01 Jan 2009, 20:38
Replies: 13
by Rozzo » 27 Dec 2008, 23:50

hi
which type is best please and where can i get hold of a good quality one? i have the type that you knock in but of course they knack the rubber so...

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Last post by HarryMann
01 Jan 2009, 20:38
Oil Cooler fitting ?

Last post by Krisis « 01 Jan 2009, 19:26
Replies: 5
by Krisis » 31 Dec 2008, 13:36

Hi All,
Another job that needs to be done before we disapear into the sun set is fitting an oil cooler 8)

I have the radiator 19 row but just want...

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Last post by Krisis
01 Jan 2009, 19:26
Tappets... odd occurence of noise

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Jan 2009, 16:01
Replies: 11
by kevtherev » 31 Dec 2008, 09:44

1.9 LPG .86

Travelling to Sheffield We stopped at Derby for a burger
this was an hours drive, the tappets were quiet before we set off, But at...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Jan 2009, 16:01
New Gearbox?

Last post by samk « 01 Jan 2009, 15:33
Replies: 7
by samk » 31 Dec 2008, 11:42

Hi All,

My gearbox or linkage just gave up on me yesterday half way to cornwall! I noticed knocking noise when free wheeling in 5th and 4th so...

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Last post by samk
01 Jan 2009, 15:33
1Y engine. Replace antifreeze every 2 yrs?

Last post by Mr Bean « 01 Jan 2009, 14:06
Replies: 3
by 4gearwonder » 30 Dec 2008, 17:04

Hi all!,

If anyone can shed some light on this one, would be much appreciated as usual, thanks!

Had a look on wiki and some previous posts...

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Last post by Mr Bean
01 Jan 2009, 14:06
Wiring in a new 009 distributer

Last post by CovKid « 30 Dec 2008, 22:04
Replies: 20
by albertramsbottom » 23 Dec 2008, 10:30
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Hi
I have just brought a new distributor kit with leads, sparks and a coil: and just kampers explained to me that there would be a wiring...
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Last post by CovKid
30 Dec 2008, 22:04
engine to box fitment

Last post by dannyb « 30 Dec 2008, 16:02
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by dannyb » 30 Dec 2008, 11:42

i'm asking this on behalf of my dad.
he wants to replace the 1600ct and fit a 2lt, will the gearbox fit the 2lt?
i am sorry if this is answered in...

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Last post by dannyb
30 Dec 2008, 16:02
Merry Stressmas - Wrong Gearbox!!!

Last post by Yozza « 30 Dec 2008, 07:47
Replies: 2
by Yozza » 29 Dec 2008, 22:18

Hello Folks,
I thought I would spend some of my Xmas break doing a bit of tinkering and bought some new oil to go in the box. While I was under the...

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Last post by Yozza
30 Dec 2008, 07:47
poppin noise from engine

Last post by VWCamperfan « 29 Dec 2008, 23:30
Replies: 17
by chrissiefiddle » 27 Dec 2008, 15:43
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we have a 1600ct engine in our camper that has started poppin when revv'd, particularly when under load. We recently changed the carb as it was worn...
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Last post by VWCamperfan
29 Dec 2008, 23:30
T25 Multivan 2.1 injection ss engine fault

Last post by R0B « 29 Dec 2008, 22:54
Replies: 3
by robinpxyz » 29 Dec 2008, 21:13

Hi Folks

My 2.1 ss prefix injection engine stutters and will not pull when it is cold. When it is hot it runs fine, or did. The local VW garage had...

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Last post by R0B
29 Dec 2008, 22:54
1.6d Temp sender - where?

Last post by wee bugger « 29 Dec 2008, 13:34
Replies: 2
by wee bugger » 29 Dec 2008, 12:50

Real daft quick one - where is the temp sender on a '87 1.6d...before i go searching for what I think may look like one. Loads of posts/mentions...

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Last post by wee bugger
29 Dec 2008, 13:34
Losing power and overheating

Last post by Red Westie « 29 Dec 2008, 00:20
Replies: 8
by tigger2000 » 27 Dec 2008, 15:56

hi, I have a 1989 petrol engine T3 and have lately had a few problems. On a recent long run (4 hours, mostly motorway), she kept losing power,...

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Last post by Red Westie
29 Dec 2008, 00:20
Petrol Tank follow up and Info

Last post by fraggers « 27 Dec 2008, 10:33
Replies: 2
by fraggers » 23 Dec 2008, 13:54

HI all this is a follow up to this post...
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I have just sorted it out and what i found could be of...

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Last post by fraggers
27 Dec 2008, 10:33
clutch problem?

Last post by Fritz « 24 Dec 2008, 23:44
Replies: 4
by chris.S » 23 Dec 2008, 17:35

ok well i have just fitted a working donor lump in to my van got it running went to go for a road test but cant select any gear when its running we...

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Last post by Fritz
24 Dec 2008, 23:44
Clutch Master temp fix

Last post by Ian Hulley « 24 Dec 2008, 15:57
Replies: 4
by Team28crew » 21 Dec 2008, 12:40

Found some fluid in the drivers side footwell and looks like the clutch master cyliner is leaking, took it for a spin and the bite is right at the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
24 Dec 2008, 15:57
Air cooled carb dilemma

Last post by perro « 24 Dec 2008, 12:51
Replies: 11
by b1llyf1sh » 19 Dec 2008, 17:22

Hi,

This section is empty in the wiki :(

I have a 2.0 CU and apparently its carbs are shot. Its running like I do (slowly and badly) and...

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Last post by perro
24 Dec 2008, 12:51
Starting

Last post by MattyGreg05 « 24 Dec 2008, 09:34
Replies: 4
by MattyGreg05 » 23 Dec 2008, 12:22

Hi guys and gals. I've got a problm and require your help.

I set off to work for a night shift in my van (1.7 LHD T25 G reg) and stopped off at the...

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Last post by MattyGreg05
24 Dec 2008, 09:34
fuel pump 1600ct a/c

Last post by dublemel « 23 Dec 2008, 17:59
Replies: 3
by dublemel » 21 Dec 2008, 16:37

Hi all, does anybody know how long the push rod in the stock fuel pump for a 1600 ct should be. The pump doesn,t seem to be pulling that well and I...

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Last post by dublemel
23 Dec 2008, 17:59
Another Ct question

Last post by dugcati « 23 Dec 2008, 17:07
Replies: 1
by A KIRK » 23 Dec 2008, 16:36

Ok I'm trying to tear down my engine at the moment to replace a few gaskets and sort the oil leaks, now the problem I'm having is there is no obvious...

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Last post by dugcati
23 Dec 2008, 17:07
help identifying cooling related part

Last post by 5rise « 23 Dec 2008, 09:44
Replies: 4
by 5rise » 22 Dec 2008, 18:37

Not familiar with the engine yet, so wonder if someone could help me identify part on 1600 td T25 (I've checked the Wiki). I can't inspect at the...

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Last post by 5rise
23 Dec 2008, 09:44
Suspention problem in Portugal

Last post by Dubwana « 23 Dec 2008, 09:13
Replies: 6
by moojw » 20 Dec 2008, 21:58

Have a T3 Caravelle and traveling in Portugal, we have a strange increasing creaking noise from the left hand side, had the suspention bushes...

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Last post by Dubwana
23 Dec 2008, 09:13
Ebay pushrod tube kit

Last post by CovKid « 22 Dec 2008, 21:49
Replies: 7
by dugcati » 19 Dec 2008, 14:57

Am thinking of replacing all the pushrod tubes on my van - does anyone rate these pre compressed tubes that you stretch out jobbies?...

I know...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Dec 2008, 21:49
engine oil running warm

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Dec 2008, 19:17
Replies: 6
by barnsters1 » 18 Dec 2008, 19:58

have a petrol dg 1.9 water boxer and on the previous mot it said engine oil running warm its had an oil and filter change but still the same problem...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Dec 2008, 19:17
doh! I killed my diesel with a rag, help needed

Last post by Mr Bean « 22 Dec 2008, 13:36
Replies: 7
by sharonjpp » 15 Dec 2008, 20:15

First off, xmas greetings all,I am stupid and really in the S+~#,while warming my 1.6 diesel, engine running, thought l would check on engine opened...

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Last post by Mr Bean
22 Dec 2008, 13:36
really random tickover on Aircooled CT

Last post by dugcati « 21 Dec 2008, 21:24
Replies: 5
by dugcati » 16 Oct 2008, 14:21

Right where do I start!... I am gutted as I have paid for Brighton breeze and me van aint running!

I have a 1776 CT with weber 34 twin carbs (yes...

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Last post by dugcati
21 Dec 2008, 21:24
oil in Bell housing couple of questions

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Dec 2008, 17:43
Replies: 4
by A KIRK » 20 Dec 2008, 21:05

When I removed the engine I noticed there is a small amount of oil on the bell housing, it doesn't smell like gearbox oil. So I'm hoping its the...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 Dec 2008, 17:43
Misfire on part throttle

Last post by wixer « 21 Dec 2008, 17:00
Replies: 7
by wixer » 20 Dec 2008, 13:36

Problem with my van,a 2.1 injection. It's worse when cold and virtually non existant when upto temperature. Under part throttle it's misfiring, which...

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Last post by wixer
21 Dec 2008, 17:00
help crank sensor?

Last post by Mr Bean « 20 Dec 2008, 22:10
Replies: 4
by chris.S » 20 Dec 2008, 19:17

hi all just been fitting a donor engine in to my van there is a sensor that comes from the flywheel housing well i forgot to fit it so i have got to...

4 Replies

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Last post by Mr Bean
20 Dec 2008, 22:10
Heat problem

Last post by CovKid « 20 Dec 2008, 21:03
Replies: 8
by jaydog » 13 Dec 2008, 23:03

I took my van out this weekend for it's first proper run and it was bloody amazing, My problem is this, The heat from the vents was fine all weekend...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Dec 2008, 21:03
Fuel Tank goings on.

Last post by fraggers « 20 Dec 2008, 20:55
Replies: 5
by fraggers » 20 Dec 2008, 00:25

So after the starter motor just clicking and not cranking ( onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;) I go show my Son the Van, and out of...

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Last post by fraggers
20 Dec 2008, 20:55
T25 Diesel alternator... GSF numbnuts

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 20 Dec 2008, 18:19
Replies: 15
by walkerdude2001 » 18 Dec 2008, 20:47
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Okay... the last two days we have been having fun... i took the alternator out on monday night, and took itwith me tuesday morning to GSF to see if i...
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Last post by Nicola&Tony
20 Dec 2008, 18:19
Differance in starter motors

Last post by albertramsbottom « 19 Dec 2008, 13:16
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by albertramsbottom » 19 Dec 2008, 10:50

Hi I have an issue with my starter motor and have sourced a second hand one from a user on this forum.

This starter was for a 1982 2ltr Aircooled...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
19 Dec 2008, 13:16
Gearbox

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 Dec 2008, 11:33
Replies: 3
by mattnbrown » 19 Dec 2008, 07:29

Just took my van out for a couple of 1 hours or so runs after redoing most of the brake pipes with copper... and sometimes I cant get 1st gear...

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 Dec 2008, 11:33
gearbox change

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 19 Dec 2008, 10:18
Replies: 5
by Pepperami » 18 Dec 2008, 22:42

How long will it take a professional garage to change the clutch and gearbox on my Scooby conversion with a RJES bell housing? Cheers.

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
19 Dec 2008, 10:18
stalls till warm

Last post by nodding scooby « 18 Dec 2008, 21:37
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by nodding scooby » 18 Dec 2008, 19:59

van starts fine but wont idle until warm, then idles fine maybe a bit slowwer than usual. any ideas please on where to start looking/fiddling. engine...

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Last post by nodding scooby
18 Dec 2008, 21:37
1981 2.0l non starter

Last post by big red bus « 18 Dec 2008, 20:37
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by lukewheels » 18 Dec 2008, 19:30

tried to go to work on monday in the kegster (2.0l Aircooled 1981). The lights came on, I turned her over but nothing. Battery looks good and I used...

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Last post by big red bus
18 Dec 2008, 20:37
1600 CT exhuast/carb help

Last post by A KIRK « 18 Dec 2008, 19:38
Replies: 6
by A KIRK » 17 Dec 2008, 16:57

Ok so today I thought I'd replace the gasket between the heat exchanger and the head on the passenger side, now I've undone all the bolt apart from 2...

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Last post by A KIRK
18 Dec 2008, 19:38
My van will not start when warm!!!

Last post by Melee « 18 Dec 2008, 18:29
Replies: 9
by Melee » 14 Dec 2008, 17:11

Hi Folks, I have been having problems with my van of late. It fires up from cold but then if i stop the engine after say 10-20 mins of driving it...

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Last post by Melee
18 Dec 2008, 18:29
Glowing headers

Last post by HarryMann « 18 Dec 2008, 17:30
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by stuffkez » 18 Dec 2008, 09:45

Whilst carrying out the the coolant bleeding procedure following a rad replacement i've just noticed that on both sides of the engine the header is...

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18 Dec 2008, 17:30

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