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setting tappets after doing pushrod tubes HELP needed please

Last post by CovKid « 04 Sep 2008, 21:08
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by robs5230 » 04 Sep 2008, 17:20

push rod tubes just been done on the nearside head ( passenger side ).
managed to set no 4 tappets from no 1 but not sure how to set no 3 .
van is...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Sep 2008, 21:08
Long Water Pipes - help/advice needed

Last post by DevonAid « 04 Sep 2008, 20:18
Replies: 6
by glenn77 » 02 Sep 2008, 12:38

Hi - 1984 watercooled T25 1.9 autobox.
Blew a hole in one of the long waterpipes running from the radiator to the engine so have decided to replace...

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Last post by DevonAid
04 Sep 2008, 20:18
My DJ on a Rolling Road.

Last post by syncrosimon « 04 Sep 2008, 17:34
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by syncrosimon » 03 Sep 2008, 18:26

Decided to have my syncro's 2.1 DJ tuned on a rolling road by TSR Performance in Bridgewater, Somerset.

She spent 2hrs on the dyno, and ended up...

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Last post by syncrosimon
04 Sep 2008, 17:34
Clutch bleeding - no pressure

Last post by skell « 04 Sep 2008, 12:52
Replies: 5
by richard.w » 01 Sep 2008, 16:01

Whilst replacing the starter motor I caused a leak from the clutch slave cylinder (don't ask). Testing the pedal, it hit the floor without...

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Last post by skell
04 Sep 2008, 12:52
Which sealant between hi top and body ?

Last post by terrywill « 04 Sep 2008, 10:28
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by terrywill » 03 Sep 2008, 12:33

The hi top on my van has popped away from the body. No idea which sealant I should use to re-afix it. Any ideas anyone ???

1986 DG petrol Hi-top...

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Last post by terrywill
04 Sep 2008, 10:28
Two cylinders arent firing

Last post by jojorose « 04 Sep 2008, 09:01
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by jojorose » 01 Sep 2008, 14:56

Just benefited from the services of the RAC, my van is currently on holiday with them in Weston Super Mare and is coming back on a lorry Wednesday....

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Last post by jojorose
04 Sep 2008, 09:01
Ford 1.8 engine in my 2.0 A/C

Last post by meggles « 04 Sep 2008, 07:06
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by meggles » 02 Sep 2008, 20:34

My mates Fiesta Diesel got trashed by a t8sser. It's now scrap. He offered me the engine. My question is: Has anyone done the conversion and is it...

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Last post by meggles
04 Sep 2008, 07:06
Manual Choke conversion

Last post by AngeloEvs « 03 Sep 2008, 20:55

by AngeloEvs » 03 Sep 2008, 20:55

I am in the process of designing an electronically controlled choke that is controlled manually in exactly the same way as if it were a conventional...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
03 Sep 2008, 20:55
Wheel bearing??? and other stuff

Last post by Team28crew « 03 Sep 2008, 20:07
Replies: 13
by Team28crew » 31 Aug 2008, 14:42

Just completed our first trip and have a few questions, firstly The temp gauge has stopped working and a bloke told me I was a printed circuit board...

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Last post by Team28crew
03 Sep 2008, 20:07
The saga of the starter motor 1.6 td

Last post by mahatmacoat « 03 Sep 2008, 19:57
Replies: 3
by behai » 03 Sep 2008, 06:58

Right all done! The starter motor has had a overhaul and has been tested to work. Had my fingers crossed-put it in. It whirled when I connected the...

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Last post by mahatmacoat
03 Sep 2008, 19:57
1.9 DG exhaust brackets

Last post by Pepperami « 03 Sep 2008, 17:20
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by elsid » 03 Sep 2008, 17:06

My exhaust keeps blowing at both rear head joints. I will have to take it off and put new gaskets in there soon, I have sealed them up with Halford's...

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Last post by Pepperami
03 Sep 2008, 17:20
Sloppy gearchange. Is nearly fixed but not 100%

Last post by Pepperami « 02 Sep 2008, 19:27
Replies: 5
by Bendyknees » 31 Aug 2008, 14:24

Have just been renewing all the bushes and joints in my gears linkage. is amazing the difference 20 quids worth of tiny bits of rubber and plastic...

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Last post by Pepperami
02 Sep 2008, 19:27
Changing auto trans fluid

Last post by caveman « 02 Sep 2008, 17:35
Replies: 9
by Auto » 01 Sep 2008, 09:08

Hi i though i had better change the auto transmision fluid it looks a bit dark i dont think its been done for a while if ever
so my questions are...

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Last post by caveman
02 Sep 2008, 17:35
Why are diesel thermostats so sensitive?

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 02 Sep 2008, 09:06
Replies: 8
by ringo » 01 Sep 2008, 16:06

I'm going through thermostats on both my diesels like you wouldnt believe.

Every time my engine gets hotter than normal the damn thing will stop...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
02 Sep 2008, 09:06
Won't start!!!

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Sep 2008, 20:56
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by Dubbstock » 01 Sep 2008, 20:35

I'm hoping someone can help me out with my Van.
Last week i had to be towed home as the Van cut out and wouldn't restart.
RAC came out and said it...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Sep 2008, 20:56
Running Problems Back firing - Bang

Last post by ermie571 « 01 Sep 2008, 07:19
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by The Silver Surfer » 31 Aug 2008, 18:31

Last trip of the year on the way home today - just made it.

The van is running like poo. 1.9 dg watercooled

The symptoms are.

When cold starts...

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Last post by ermie571
01 Sep 2008, 07:19
Thaaaar she blows!!!

Last post by maxstu « 01 Sep 2008, 02:44
Replies: 23
by maxstu » 27 Aug 2008, 02:35
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Recently we got back from a 1000 miler UK coastal trip. All the way round from Westward Ho! Passing the Lizard. A quick cuppa with Lloyd & Nicky (...
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Last post by maxstu
01 Sep 2008, 02:44
Squeaky gearstick help........??

Last post by T-3PO « 31 Aug 2008, 21:28
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by sundial » 31 Aug 2008, 20:19

Hope anybody can help with this......?

Have recently returned from a round trip to cornwall, approx. 600 miles max, this most likley isn't nothing...

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Last post by T-3PO
31 Aug 2008, 21:28
accelerator linkage

Last post by perro « 31 Aug 2008, 21:24
Replies: 3
by perro » 31 Aug 2008, 13:12

I have an 81 Aircooled 2lt . As these things happen was replacing the mats in the front and noticed the pedal was loose.

There is a link from the...

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Last post by perro
31 Aug 2008, 21:24
Can you get Polybush kits for the T25??

Last post by Simon Baxter « 31 Aug 2008, 17:57
Replies: 4
by Bendyknees » 31 Aug 2008, 15:55

I need to replace my top arm bushes after a recent expedition has completly finished them off, however while i was poking about i noticed that most...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
31 Aug 2008, 17:57
DJ Tappets What to try first?

Last post by johnny5 « 31 Aug 2008, 16:37
Replies: 6
by Adrian244 » 26 Aug 2008, 21:13

My DJ has been noisey on what sounds like one or two tappets on just one cylinder for the few months I've owned the van. I just did 300 miles over...

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Last post by johnny5
31 Aug 2008, 16:37
Delayed start

Last post by ermie571 « 31 Aug 2008, 16:34
Replies: 5
by FlowerPower » 28 Aug 2008, 23:19

Hello people!!!!!

Sometimes (increasingly recently possibly) when I turn the key to start the van nothing happens for half a second or so before it...

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Last post by ermie571
31 Aug 2008, 16:34
Best way to remove pulley?

Last post by budbombpipe « 31 Aug 2008, 15:46
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by budbombpipe » 29 Aug 2008, 08:48

Hi, does anyone have any good advice to help remove the bottom crankshaft pulley from my 1.9 watercooled T25? Thanks.

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Last post by budbombpipe
31 Aug 2008, 15:46
I think theres gunk in my petrol tank?

Last post by Emma&Al « 31 Aug 2008, 11:32
Replies: 3
by Emma&Al » 30 Aug 2008, 13:20

IS there anything i can do?
:oops:

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Last post by Emma&Al
31 Aug 2008, 11:32
Starter problems

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 31 Aug 2008, 11:20
Replies: 8
by hightower » 30 Aug 2008, 21:43

Thought i had diagnosed my starter problems some time ago as a mechanic said it was the solenoid sticking as you can hear it clicking when you turn...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
31 Aug 2008, 11:20
SEIZED NUTS!!

Last post by RabidTuna « 31 Aug 2008, 10:54
Replies: 11
by RabidTuna » 29 Aug 2008, 20:00

Help! my nuts are seized!!.......Anyone got any ideas how to free off wheel nuts that are stuck fast?? I'm in the process of restoring my 84 T25,...

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Last post by RabidTuna
31 Aug 2008, 10:54
rattle

Last post by syncrosimon « 31 Aug 2008, 10:14
Replies: 1
by umgum » 31 Aug 2008, 09:03

i a have a rattle on my engine when i get to the rev point for changing gear or when i am in 4th at 50-55mph
it`s a tinny rattle
anyone any ideas...

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Last post by syncrosimon
31 Aug 2008, 10:14
Starter motor...

Last post by ringo « 30 Aug 2008, 21:56
Replies: 6
by behai » 26 Aug 2008, 13:21

Can anyone help? I have bought a westfalia 1.6td and have a problem, the starter motor is deceased, if i buy one is there anyone out there who could...

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Last post by ringo
30 Aug 2008, 21:56
Injection to carb?

Last post by Mash « 30 Aug 2008, 21:45
Replies: 8
by ELVIS » 28 Aug 2008, 22:40

Ok , following on from my previous thread. Have loadsa help from a couple of you guys via phone ( cheers chaps , you know who you are :D )
cheers to...

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Last post by Mash
30 Aug 2008, 21:45
Thirsty and sluggish bus - retune 101 please!

Last post by Globbits « 30 Aug 2008, 09:40
Replies: 16
by Globbits » 27 Aug 2008, 14:23
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Hi all

My 1.9DG engine'd Caravelle's not been right since we fitted a recon engine to it. Bearing in mind that, since the recon engine's gone in,...
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Last post by Globbits
30 Aug 2008, 09:40
Head/base gasket difference

Last post by REN « 30 Aug 2008, 08:57
Replies: 2
by REN » 29 Aug 2008, 17:49

Hi,
Just building up a 2ltr Aircooled CU motor.
Could anyone tell me are the head gaskets the thick or thin ones in a gasket set?
Keith.

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Last post by REN
30 Aug 2008, 08:57
changing the oil, simple I know but not done it before!

Last post by HarryMann « 29 Aug 2008, 23:27
Replies: 8
by Olly » 27 Aug 2008, 18:58

Apologees for my rubbishness, but where is the oil sump on a diesel T25? Need to change the oil now...

Also, how much does a T25 need? I know I can...

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Last post by HarryMann
29 Aug 2008, 23:27
fuel filter and temp gauge

Last post by Ian Hulley « 29 Aug 2008, 10:59
Replies: 6
by jpee » 28 Aug 2008, 17:29

Hi All,

Bought fuel filter from Halfrauds, it is slightly smaller than the one that is in already. Will this make any difference?

Also temp gauge...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
29 Aug 2008, 10:59
Timing a DJ !

Last post by KarlT « 29 Aug 2008, 08:58
Replies: 9
by ELVIS » 28 Aug 2008, 17:33

Might sound stoopid but can honestly say i have not done the timing on a car for 10yrs and then it was with a manual infront of me!

2.1 DJ....

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Last post by KarlT
29 Aug 2008, 08:58
Clutch pipe

Last post by tonytech « 28 Aug 2008, 20:08
Replies: 6
by John Hamilton » 27 Aug 2008, 16:25

I need to replace my clutch (copper) pipe due to corroding - can anybody help please with the diameter size and where to obtain a length with...

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Last post by tonytech
28 Aug 2008, 20:08
Knocking at the back!!!

Last post by mib « 28 Aug 2008, 16:40
Replies: 12
by mib » 27 Aug 2008, 11:06

Hi,

Just back from a 2 weeks holiday in France.

The van has made it back but It has developed a knocking sound at the back!!
The knocking only...

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Last post by mib
28 Aug 2008, 16:40
Grinding noise whilst driving

Last post by palmerw « 28 Aug 2008, 15:42
Replies: 5
by palmerw » 28 Aug 2008, 10:17

Hi Guys,

I have been driving my t25 for a while now but thought I'd post to check something. When driving (some gears are worst than others) there...

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Last post by palmerw
28 Aug 2008, 15:42
Van won't start

Last post by beergut100 « 28 Aug 2008, 14:34
Replies: 12
by beergut100 » 23 Aug 2008, 16:40

Yesterday we were stuck in heavy congestion on M5, when there was a bang, followed by coolant spilling out of the van and van filling with steam....

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Last post by beergut100
28 Aug 2008, 14:34
Engine Code - what can it tell you

Last post by Aidan « 28 Aug 2008, 14:05
Replies: 8
by mikey9 » 27 Aug 2008, 19:36

Looking to confirm a genuine VW replacement engine - is there any info to be gleaned form the engine code.

I am expecting a DGXXXXXX number

Do...

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Last post by Aidan
28 Aug 2008, 14:05
Is it the starter motor?

Last post by behai « 28 Aug 2008, 13:29
Replies: 10
by behai » 28 Aug 2008, 12:01

My van is simply just refusing to start! Is it the starter motor or could it be something else.

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Last post by behai
28 Aug 2008, 13:29
front to rear water pipes...possible with a tube bender....?

Last post by Dubwana « 28 Aug 2008, 09:52
Replies: 6
by oldiguana » 23 Aug 2008, 06:37

yo guys,when the boss gets back from newquay i will seriously have to consider replacing the full length water pipes and the very rotten exhaust down...

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Last post by Dubwana
28 Aug 2008, 09:52
Engine number

Last post by cornishpete « 28 Aug 2008, 09:20
Replies: 2
by cornishpete » 27 Aug 2008, 16:44

Just looked at my registeration document and my engine number starts with the letters MV. Its a 2.1 petrol syncro imported from Australia. On a...

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Last post by cornishpete
28 Aug 2008, 09:20
Front disc and wheel bearing

Last post by funbus1 « 27 Aug 2008, 21:01
Replies: 14
by T'Onion » 26 Aug 2008, 14:31

ok here's my problem . my van is 09/84 with early callipers and the square pads
,so i take it I'm on pre 85 disc's ,with the square pads ?
ok now...

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Last post by funbus1
27 Aug 2008, 21:01
1.7d head gasket

Last post by Simon Baxter « 27 Aug 2008, 20:48
Replies: 8
by paddyponchero » 25 Aug 2008, 02:49

Hi,

Does anyone know where to get the 1.7d head gasket, tried searching the forum but the 1.7 bit is ignored.

Thanks

Paddy

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Last post by Simon Baxter
27 Aug 2008, 20:48
Suspension upgrade

Last post by Simon Baxter « 27 Aug 2008, 20:45
Replies: 8
by CaliHarry25 » 23 Aug 2008, 18:50

Hi,
I'm thinking of upgrading the suspension on my van, lowering it at the same time.
I don't want a harsh ride though, any suggestions what set to...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
27 Aug 2008, 20:45
Cheap soure of cam/pump timing tools for 1.9 AAZ

Last post by Simon Baxter « 27 Aug 2008, 20:43
Replies: 2
by mahatmacoat » 27 Aug 2008, 19:24

After having my fuel pump rebuilt, I have timed the engine & as always managed to get it out by one tooth so it runs like a bag of spanners.

I've...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
27 Aug 2008, 20:43
what is 1.9 l Non turbo engine code

Last post by andysimpson « 27 Aug 2008, 18:52
Replies: 3
by caveman » 27 Aug 2008, 16:30

just like the title says. I need to find out what the code is for a 1.9 non turbo diesel. and possibly what size head the pump had.

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Last post by andysimpson
27 Aug 2008, 18:52
Best place to buy injector pipes? 1,6TD

Last post by KarlT « 27 Aug 2008, 18:35
Replies: 9
by KarlT » 15 Aug 2008, 18:58

1.6TD.
Second from back pipe split today. Diesel everywhere :( !! Sheared off above injector.
RAC made a make-shift one but told me to replace it...

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Last post by KarlT
27 Aug 2008, 18:35
1983 Transporter 1.9DG - expansion tank question

Last post by Globbits « 27 Aug 2008, 15:09
Replies: 2
by sezicoolcat » 27 Aug 2008, 14:44

The fillable expansion tank...

Edla's is always empty. Is it meant to be? Even when the engine is warm/has been running, its empty.

Is the main...

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Last post by Globbits
27 Aug 2008, 15:09
Engine water pipes?

Last post by Hayteam « 27 Aug 2008, 11:24
Replies: 3
by Hayteam » 24 Aug 2008, 11:33

Is anybody making some of the waterpipes found in the engine bay area. I wanted a pipe for a customers vehicle contacted VAG and found out that they...

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27 Aug 2008, 11:24

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