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starter motor

Last post by HarryMann « 18 Dec 2008, 13:04
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by fraggers » 18 Dec 2008, 10:46

Hi all
A little help if possible.

The other day i started the van and it struggled (see onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;). I have...

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Last post by HarryMann
18 Dec 2008, 13:04
cab smoke

Last post by Team28crew « 18 Dec 2008, 11:51
Replies: 7
by Team28crew » 17 Dec 2008, 17:46

Driving along yesterday I got a wiff of burning so pulled over, I went to turn the heater fan off but turned it to full and there was a high pitched...

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Last post by Team28crew
18 Dec 2008, 11:51
Engine stops when it rains!

Last post by HarryMann « 17 Dec 2008, 00:54
Replies: 8
by hally » 16 Dec 2008, 09:02

Hi everyone,
yet another question. To those who wondered about my headlights... Yep it was the ignition switch

Finally down here we have had some...

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Last post by HarryMann
17 Dec 2008, 00:54
Chocolate Wheel Bearings (REAR)

Last post by Fritz « 16 Dec 2008, 23:08
Replies: 8
by Pickles » 16 Dec 2008, 13:26

I hope I haven't fitted another set of those Chocolate wheel bearings like GSF sell.

I previously did purchase and fit a set of GSF rear wheel...

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Last post by Fritz
16 Dec 2008, 23:08
difference between df an dg?

Last post by mikey9 « 16 Dec 2008, 22:39
Replies: 7
by Chrissyt » 09 Dec 2008, 00:16

WOW, ha, thanks very much, i'll take a look next time at the code.
I'm keen to keep the wbx, as swopping to diesel is hastle and I wont do many miles...

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Last post by mikey9
16 Dec 2008, 22:39
starting problem

Last post by fraggers « 16 Dec 2008, 16:02
Replies: 5
by gov » 15 Dec 2008, 19:29

I've had my van ( 89 watercooled 2.1 ) under a cover ( outside on drive ) for 6 weeks or so. Every couple of weeks I've started it up ( always first...

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Last post by fraggers
16 Dec 2008, 16:02
Where is the starter motor

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 16 Dec 2008, 05:42
Replies: 5
by albertramsbottom » 10 Dec 2008, 22:05

Hi

Dumb question I know but where is the starter motor on my 82 Aircooled t25. Can I get to it without getting under the van?

Cheers

Oh and a...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
16 Dec 2008, 05:42
Heads up

Last post by Pepperami « 15 Dec 2008, 22:16
Replies: 2
by Pepperami » 15 Dec 2008, 11:55

Theres a very handy guide to localised panel repair in this months Camper and Bus magazine. Thought this might be useful to someone.

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Last post by Pepperami
15 Dec 2008, 22:16
Diesel engine noise

Last post by dugcati « 15 Dec 2008, 19:49
Replies: 31
by mrted » 10 Dec 2008, 13:17
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Hello all,

A bit of advice please before I start,

I recently bought a van with a duff engine, its a 1990 turbo diesel (1600) It almost runs...
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Last post by dugcati
15 Dec 2008, 19:49
Starting problems - Starter not even turning

Last post by kevtherev « 15 Dec 2008, 19:10
Replies: 12
by eddbmxdude » 09 Dec 2008, 10:23

Hi guys,

Not been on here for a long time, the new forum looks great :ok
I have started working on our van again recently as I have fresh...

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Last post by kevtherev
15 Dec 2008, 19:10
Starting after storage

Last post by Aidan « 15 Dec 2008, 16:27
Replies: 3
by Walrus » 15 Dec 2008, 11:57

Hi. Not used the van for a few weeks and when I went to start it, the battery had run down (not unexpected). Jump started fine but there was a loud...

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Last post by Aidan
15 Dec 2008, 16:27
Wheel noise?

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 15 Dec 2008, 13:00
Replies: 9
by Ian and Lins » 05 Dec 2008, 13:10

Got a very intermittent noise from what sounds like the rear near side wheel. Sounds like a knock that happens every revolution of the wheel. Thought...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
15 Dec 2008, 13:00
Jump Start

Last post by Mr Bean « 14 Dec 2008, 20:38
Replies: 9
by jpee » 11 Dec 2008, 10:38

Just out of interest.

My brother called to say his Chrysler neon battery was flat. Jumped in van to go give him a jump start. Connected jump leads,...

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Last post by Mr Bean
14 Dec 2008, 20:38
Diesel sump bolts

Last post by talkingwhippet « 14 Dec 2008, 19:59
Replies: 3
by talkingwhippet » 14 Dec 2008, 12:05

Hi - congrats on upgrading forum!
Just wanted to check whether the 2 bolts that hold gearbox to sump on diesel are essential.
I've just replaced sump...

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Last post by talkingwhippet
14 Dec 2008, 19:59
Roof seal oil or grease?

Last post by Helga « 14 Dec 2008, 09:58
Replies: 4
by Helga » 13 Dec 2008, 17:52

My roof seal seems solid, but there appears to be a little water seepage! Can you put grease or something on to help it keep out the continual...

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Last post by Helga
14 Dec 2008, 09:58
hunting on idle

Last post by Laurie « 13 Dec 2008, 21:30
Replies: 1
by ermie571 » 13 Dec 2008, 15:34

Hey folks,

2.1 carb running lpg and petrol

Annoying problem......

The camper is revving its knackers off at idle on LPG when its warm.

Just been...

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Last post by Laurie
13 Dec 2008, 21:30
Replacement heat exchangers - 2.0l Aircooled

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 13 Dec 2008, 20:47
Replies: 3
by orangebooboobearcrew » 11 Dec 2008, 12:39

Need to replace my heat exhangers on 1980 2.0l petrol Aircooled and was wondered where best to get these from.

Are oem parts still available for...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
13 Dec 2008, 20:47
Fuel pump Location

Last post by spet25 « 13 Dec 2008, 08:10
Replies: 6
by spet25 » 12 Dec 2008, 14:03

Hi,

I'm in the process of fitting an electronic fuel pump. I'm aware it needs to fitted close to the tank.

I'm looking at fitting it to the...

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Last post by spet25
13 Dec 2008, 08:10
Buzzer of Doom - Novel Repair?

Last post by CovKid « 12 Dec 2008, 23:20
Replies: 7
by brickinit » 09 Dec 2008, 17:42

We were in Northumberland this weekend on our pre Christmas trip and Basil had soldiered up the A1 without a problem other than the washers freezing...

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Last post by CovKid
12 Dec 2008, 23:20
New Starter Motor

Last post by Vanagonman « 12 Dec 2008, 22:13
Replies: 3
by albertramsbottom » 11 Dec 2008, 10:12

Hi

Does anyone know where i can get a starter motor for my 2ltr t25 1982 camper

Cheers

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Last post by Vanagonman
12 Dec 2008, 22:13
Engine/oil number plate flap

Last post by grenjs « 12 Dec 2008, 20:27
Replies: 1
by BIG D » 12 Dec 2008, 20:09

Anyone got a picture of rear numberplate flap,mine seams to be twisted after removing for spraying? Are there any lugs that should be under screw...

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Last post by grenjs
12 Dec 2008, 20:27
Airlocking Coolent Unless its Water!

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 12 Dec 2008, 18:56
Replies: 6
by Dubwana » 12 Dec 2008, 14:20

I had a few problems with rust in the coolent pipes under the floor in my 1981 Diesel so did some repairs. To test it out I ran it for a week using...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
12 Dec 2008, 18:56
Radiator fan

Last post by syncrosimon « 12 Dec 2008, 15:26
Replies: 2
by dave friday » 12 Dec 2008, 09:19

Morning all,so when should it come on.
Ta.

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Last post by syncrosimon
12 Dec 2008, 15:26
Starting problems

Last post by cyphrsbird « 11 Dec 2008, 23:35
Replies: 9
by cyphrsbird » 02 Dec 2008, 21:46

I have a T25 transporter high top, with a VEGE 1950 petrol engine.

This is probably a really basic problem but I have hunted high and low, tried...

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Last post by cyphrsbird
11 Dec 2008, 23:35
CV's

Last post by Pepperami « 11 Dec 2008, 16:59
Replies: 4
by Pepperami » 10 Dec 2008, 19:10

I have a little leak from where the drive shafts meet the gearbox. I am having a gearbox built and was wondering what to do when it is replaced. Do i...

4 Replies

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Last post by Pepperami
11 Dec 2008, 16:59
Excess fuel pump lever disconnected HELP!

Last post by ringo « 10 Dec 2008, 13:14
Replies: 2
by dieseldave » 10 Dec 2008, 12:30

1600 normally aspirated diesel

Hello,

Thanks to help from lots of folk on the forums my Van is now starting on a regular basis (it's been so good...

2 Replies

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Last post by ringo
10 Dec 2008, 13:14
crank shaft bearings

Last post by Laurie « 09 Dec 2008, 18:02
Replies: 2
by chris.S » 09 Dec 2008, 12:29

hello inm in the proces of rebuiding my 1984 1.9 df engine the crank bearings where ok but i want to change them just to be sure the crank shows no...

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Last post by Laurie
09 Dec 2008, 18:02
Breather housing gauze

Last post by camperchic « 09 Dec 2008, 17:38
Replies: 5
by camperchic » 09 Dec 2008, 13:29

I am about to service my engine this weekend 1.9 dg bought new air & oil filters sump plug & seal. When checking the engine when we bought it looked...

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Last post by camperchic
09 Dec 2008, 17:38
Sump Plug 1.6TD

Last post by Fully Loaded Cali' « 08 Dec 2008, 22:46
Replies: 2
by Fully Loaded Cali' » 05 Dec 2008, 17:31

Sump plug thread is damaged, I need to either Helicoil or Re-tap to a larger size. As I have been quoted £55.00 for a heli coil kit I would prefer to...

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Last post by Fully Loaded Cali'
08 Dec 2008, 22:46
Peugeot engines in T25

Last post by Laurie « 08 Dec 2008, 21:38
Replies: 12
by Laurie » 04 Dec 2008, 09:54

There was a guy doing a Peugeot diesel conversion kit. Does anyone know if he's still around? I'm thinking that for the 'biggy' trip around Eastern...

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Last post by Laurie
08 Dec 2008, 21:38
solex 34 pict 5 carb replacement

Last post by HarryMann « 06 Dec 2008, 14:44
Replies: 5
by the14wheeler » 30 Nov 2008, 19:16

hi every one, does any one know if i can replace the is carb, i have a t25 1.9 df engine watercooled, the carb is worn and i want to change it, i...

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Last post by HarryMann
06 Dec 2008, 14:44
Sudden Starting/Running Problems now poor performance

Last post by Vanagonman « 05 Dec 2008, 21:01
Replies: 4
by palmerw » 04 Dec 2008, 23:11

Hi,

I am a bit of a mechanical numbty but am trying to learn and fix at the same time.

Firstly my van is a 1982 Aircooled twin carb CU 2.0ltr...

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Last post by Vanagonman
05 Dec 2008, 21:01
Missing hose

Last post by hercules « 05 Dec 2008, 18:03
Replies: 12
by funbus1 » 04 Dec 2008, 21:59

Seen this on fleabay, and cant see the pipe from the expansion tank to top up tank. How would the cooling system work without this connected? Rick.

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Last post by hercules
05 Dec 2008, 18:03
shock absorber activation

Last post by lloyd « 05 Dec 2008, 11:35
Replies: 3
by nesty » 04 Dec 2008, 23:18

If you get a new set of AVO shocks. Do you have to activate them, buy pushing them through 3 full strokes before fitting?

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Last post by lloyd
05 Dec 2008, 11:35
Opinions wanted re what to do engine wise

Last post by ghost123uk « 05 Dec 2008, 09:56
Replies: 28
by ghost123uk » 30 Nov 2008, 15:05
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Some of the regulars on here will have read on here about my ongoing 3 month old saga of disasters re the engine in our Colin the Camper.

Briefly =...
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Last post by ghost123uk
05 Dec 2008, 09:56
Anti-freeze...

Last post by syncrosimon « 05 Dec 2008, 08:29
Replies: 23
by HarryMann » 30 Oct 2008, 16:22
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Could somebody cover this subject for the Wiki please...

What VWs orginal specs were, any changes with time, what is OK to substitute i.e. the spec...
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Last post by syncrosimon
05 Dec 2008, 08:29
Poor Quality Parts Again......not VW.(Update)

Last post by Vanagonman « 04 Dec 2008, 23:42
Replies: 6
by Fritz » 28 Nov 2008, 12:32

I was asked if I would like to fit a heater matrix to an old shape Escort van for a mate of mine, as he didn't fancy taking it on which was expected...

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Last post by Vanagonman
04 Dec 2008, 23:42
Compression & Blue Smoke Issues

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Dec 2008, 22:25
Replies: 9
by Yozza » 01 Dec 2008, 22:05

Hello
I had to do a top end re-build on my 2.1iDJ due to a cooked engine. This involved new pistons and barrels from GSF and replacing the cracked...

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Last post by kevtherev
04 Dec 2008, 22:25
aaz crank upgrade

Last post by andysimpson « 04 Dec 2008, 20:28
Replies: 8
by darren » 02 Dec 2008, 19:22

ive rebuilt a aaz td and after 500 miles the crank end pully has totally gone just went to it the other morning and it locked up i had tightened it...

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Last post by andysimpson
04 Dec 2008, 20:28
backbleeding

Last post by COURGETTE « 04 Dec 2008, 10:40
Replies: 6
by COURGETTE » 02 Dec 2008, 13:19

ginge told me about this, but cant seem to find any more info on it. its not the one where you jack it and bleed from the grill. its the other way...

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Last post by COURGETTE
04 Dec 2008, 10:40
Mk3 golf petrol engine in my t25?

Last post by ghost123uk « 04 Dec 2008, 09:50
Replies: 7
by Chrissyt » 03 Dec 2008, 00:00

Can i put a 1800 petrol 8v engine in my van? with relative ease????

My golf gl, gearbox died and mot has run out, the engine is good, so before it...

7 Replies

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Last post by ghost123uk
04 Dec 2008, 09:50
Steering Geometry

Last post by nesty « 03 Dec 2008, 22:06
Replies: 3
by nesty » 03 Dec 2008, 13:11

Once you lower a van does the original steering geometry specs become obsolete? If so does anybody have the new specs you have to adjust too once I...

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Last post by nesty
03 Dec 2008, 22:06
Which starter motor do I get - lovely pics to look at!!

Last post by Valsowners « 03 Dec 2008, 17:06
Replies: 5
by Valsowners » 02 Dec 2008, 10:54

Vals starter motor has been annoying me for ages, so as a christmas present to her I thought I'd get a new one - obviously like all presents you buy...

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Last post by Valsowners
03 Dec 2008, 17:06
Bleed valve postition?

Last post by servage « 03 Dec 2008, 10:16
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by budbombpipe » 03 Dec 2008, 09:04

Hi, can anyone tell me in what position the coolant bleed valve on top of the thermostat should be set at? fully open, half open or closed? thanks

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Last post by servage
03 Dec 2008, 10:16
Industrial vw engine identification

Last post by Simon Baxter « 02 Dec 2008, 23:15
Replies: 16
by mrted » 01 Dec 2008, 20:07
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A few years ago I bought a freezer van auxiliary engine off ebay.

Its a VW diesel engine, the number is 068 D04052

It looks like its power output...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
02 Dec 2008, 23:15
oil return pipe question 1600td

Last post by HarryMann « 02 Dec 2008, 13:32
Replies: 1
by drumnut182 » 02 Dec 2008, 13:25

Heyup, does anybody know if i can buy off the shelf the oil return pipe that runs from the bottom of turbo to the sump..or has anybody got one for...

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Last post by HarryMann
02 Dec 2008, 13:32
What engine is this?

Last post by Fozzie « 02 Dec 2008, 09:47
Replies: 3
by Fozzie » 01 Dec 2008, 16:38

I'm off to see a camper tomorrow, described (not entirely helpfully) as:

1986 Volkswagen T25 Diesel; 5-speed gearbox; does avg 13.5 K/litre (which...

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Last post by Fozzie
02 Dec 2008, 09:47
erratic temperature gauge and warning light.

Last post by Mocki « 02 Dec 2008, 00:21
Replies: 1
by elsid » 01 Dec 2008, 22:29

I went into town the other day and on the way home noticed the warning light flashing and the temperature gauge needle on the pin. I went for a drive...

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Last post by Mocki
02 Dec 2008, 00:21
spring question

Last post by billy739 « 01 Dec 2008, 22:16
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by billy739 » 28 Nov 2008, 21:33

if green are 30mm lower and yellow are standard what are the ones i just removed?

rear ones with a green and a yellow mark!?
any idea , they dont...

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Last post by billy739
01 Dec 2008, 22:16
Faulty temp guage??

Last post by big red bus « 01 Dec 2008, 07:45
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by wee bugger » 30 Nov 2008, 19:57

(87 1.6 diesel) Guage does not seem to move up any, when i put in key it flashes(red light) for a while then stops. Was out for a good 60 minute run...

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01 Dec 2008, 07:45

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