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nylon handbrake guide!

Last post by billy739 « 30 Nov 2008, 23:03
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by shaggy-vanner » 30 Nov 2008, 16:46

does any one i can have-its the black handbrake linkage cable guide situated behind the fuel tank- it might be a complete unit supplied on the new...

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Last post by billy739
30 Nov 2008, 23:03
Anyone building A/C engines/heads for fuel economy?

Last post by dugcati « 30 Nov 2008, 21:47
Replies: 2
by grace72 » 30 Nov 2008, 11:19

Everyone wants more power including me and plenty of manufacturers are producing heads and other parts from scratch for more power,but is anyone...

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Last post by dugcati
30 Nov 2008, 21:47
1y injection pump

Last post by andysimpson « 30 Nov 2008, 20:45
Replies: 5
by bustersmate » 21 Nov 2008, 20:19

just looking for some clarification please, just picked up a 1y today and hoping to drop it in tomorrow. looking at the pump it seams to be some kind...

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Last post by andysimpson
30 Nov 2008, 20:45
non starting 1.9 diesel - less jip more go

Last post by Louey « 30 Nov 2008, 19:56
Replies: 90
by Louey » 20 Oct 2008, 17:08
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bloo dy thing won't start. After changing the waterpump the friggin van won't start - I took the battery out and gave it a good 20 hours charging....
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Last post by Louey
30 Nov 2008, 19:56
No Heat -- Aircooled

Last post by Fingle « 30 Nov 2008, 16:26
Replies: 8
by Fingle » 06 Oct 2008, 16:10

Appreciate Aircooled vans have no radiator sytem to draw heat out from, but is there literally no heat at all from these things?

My poor feet were...

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Last post by Fingle
30 Nov 2008, 16:26
Power Steering

Last post by CovKid « 30 Nov 2008, 13:48
Replies: 17
by ihumphrey » 26 Nov 2008, 19:16
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Got a 89' 1.9 Watercooled... Lovely bus! Missus is complaining that the steering is too stiff! Thinking about fitting power steering to the camper......
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Last post by CovKid
30 Nov 2008, 13:48
Faulty Fuel Gauge... and just BACK from the garage!

Last post by Helga « 30 Nov 2008, 12:06
Replies: 12
by Helga » 29 Nov 2008, 17:56

My lovely 2 litre 82 air cooled van has been in the garage for three weeks getting various odds and bobs done, finally picked her up today and now...

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Last post by Helga
30 Nov 2008, 12:06
1.6 TD, Injectors...What do the small rubber hoses do?

Last post by KarlT « 30 Nov 2008, 10:20
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by KarlT » 28 Nov 2008, 10:47

Hi. Just wondering....
What do the small rubber hoses do that link the injectors?
I had one split & bus wouldn't start.

Also I have clear fuel pipes...

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Last post by KarlT
30 Nov 2008, 10:20
starter solenoid fun !

Last post by weldore « 30 Nov 2008, 07:20
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by weldore » 29 Nov 2008, 21:44

is there a way to strip the solenoid to clean the contacts.got nowt to do tomoz and i'd love to get me hands mucky :roll: .the starter is great apart...

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Last post by weldore
30 Nov 2008, 07:20
Is Clutch Master Cylinder cause for MOT failure?

Last post by VWCamperfan « 29 Nov 2008, 20:30
Replies: 13
by andyvw » 22 Nov 2008, 13:07

Fantastic , failed MOT on BRAKE master cylinder leaking fluid ... well it's not the Brake master Cylinder ... it's Clutch master Cylinder.
The brake...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
29 Nov 2008, 20:30
Gear leaver bellows

Last post by old man « 29 Nov 2008, 18:03
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by old man » 29 Nov 2008, 16:48

The leaver and bellows are goosed can anybody give me the best and cheapest place to get it from, as VAG will probably be costly. My van is 1.6 TD -...

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Last post by old man
29 Nov 2008, 18:03
slowing down turbo diesel

Last post by Hoss « 28 Nov 2008, 21:47
Replies: 5
by randolph57 » 14 Nov 2008, 10:40

Have a problem with a power reduction-my turbo diesel seems to be normally aspirated! :cry: This is intermittent as it drove for around 10 miles as...

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Last post by Hoss
28 Nov 2008, 21:47
front hub types

Last post by Simon Baxter « 28 Nov 2008, 20:56
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by billy739 » 27 Nov 2008, 09:41

are the bearings for early /late front discs different , from memory they are, but is there an intermediate type?

just trying to save obsolete parts...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
28 Nov 2008, 20:56
Air filter problem!

Last post by Simon Baxter « 28 Nov 2008, 20:55
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by papa lazaru » 27 Nov 2008, 09:52

Had our 1988 Westy serviced back in the summer and they had trouble getting an air filter to fit. Fine, we thought, we've got contacts! Ordered one...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
28 Nov 2008, 20:55
1.9 '97 derv polo, suitable engine donor ?

Last post by windysurfer « 28 Nov 2008, 20:41
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by guz » 27 Nov 2008, 23:19

that is all.

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Last post by windysurfer
28 Nov 2008, 20:41
Radiator Questions

Last post by wackos00 « 28 Nov 2008, 09:06
Replies: 8
by wackos00 » 25 Nov 2008, 09:10

Hello all,

I am very close to the end of a project that has taken over a year to compleat (was ment to be finished for this summer, but never mind)...

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Last post by wackos00
28 Nov 2008, 09:06
flushin out the heater matrix?????????????

Last post by oldiguana « 28 Nov 2008, 08:29
Replies: 4
by oldiguana » 27 Nov 2008, 14:36

yo dudes....ive had a few problems with oil in the water a while ago....i think i sorted it with a new oil cooler o-ring.....i flushed the system out...

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Last post by oldiguana
28 Nov 2008, 08:29
Oil pressure light half on after ingnition off? +won't start

Last post by myfanwy « 27 Nov 2008, 21:41
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by myfanwy » 24 Nov 2008, 23:07

Hi all,

I haven't posted before but would like to say hi and what a great site! I have a 1983 1.9 watercooled high top camper.

We have had her a...

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Last post by myfanwy
27 Nov 2008, 21:41
CO % Gunson exhaust

Last post by pmulcahy « 27 Nov 2008, 12:46
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by pmulcahy » 24 Nov 2008, 15:25

Trying to set my Carburettor (CT )PICT 34/4 fuel mix. The haynes manual says 0.3 to 0.7. Seriously! i cant it any where near, do i have excessive...

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Last post by pmulcahy
27 Nov 2008, 12:46
headertank pressure caps

Last post by ermie571 « 27 Nov 2008, 09:12
Replies: 5
by Mocki » 26 Nov 2008, 21:37

the blue darlek cap from the header tanks, i seem to remember someone saying that GSF ones are no good, so do VW still do them?
anyone got the part...

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Last post by ermie571
27 Nov 2008, 09:12
Sticking Accelerator Pedal......Help Please

Last post by Dan Wood « 27 Nov 2008, 07:32
Replies: 5
by jaymo » 23 Nov 2008, 20:20

Hi Folks,

My Caravelle appears to have developed a sticking Accelerator Pedal.

I've tried squirting WD40 into the hole under the pedal where the...

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Last post by Dan Wood
27 Nov 2008, 07:32
1.9dg wiring diagram

Last post by seanadams « 26 Nov 2008, 23:07

by seanadams » 26 Nov 2008, 23:07

In my haste to remove my 1.9dg engine and rebuild it, i didnt take a note of where all the wires go, engine back in, and burnt one wire out, so used...

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Last post by seanadams
26 Nov 2008, 23:07
Strange starting

Last post by Pike « 26 Nov 2008, 22:17
Replies: 5
by Pike » 23 Nov 2008, 21:52

I've been looking at a 1981 2.0 Aircooled camper today as a potential purchase, the owner pointed out something strange when starting. When the key...

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Last post by Pike
26 Nov 2008, 22:17
What torque

Last post by pmulcahy « 26 Nov 2008, 21:37
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by The Reverend Pimp Daddy » 26 Nov 2008, 18:56

got to tighten up the rear wheel bearing.......on my early air cooled...
what torque do i need to tighten them to.

thanks in advance

:wink: :wink:

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Last post by pmulcahy
26 Nov 2008, 21:37
Engine number location on a 1980 CT 1.6....!!

Last post by The Bobdogs « 26 Nov 2008, 16:25
Replies: 13
by The Bobdogs » 12 Nov 2008, 17:56

Despite my best efforts with an assortment of exhaust bandages and collars etc , it looks like time to fit a whole new system. Carl at Pirate VW in...

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Last post by The Bobdogs
26 Nov 2008, 16:25
BIG ERROR.. Help Ticking noise from the enguine

Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy « 26 Nov 2008, 09:27
Replies: 7
by vdubstar » 25 Nov 2008, 16:11

I am a 1981 t25 Aircooled 2 litre CU enguine, on lpg and petrol, it was fine when i started a few days ago however today as soon as i turned her over...

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Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy
26 Nov 2008, 09:27
2.1 Petrol engine!

Last post by Vdub89 « 25 Nov 2008, 23:11
Replies: 10
by Vdub89 » 25 Nov 2008, 12:43

Hi guys, this is probably going to seem like a stupid question, but are there different exhaust system for a 2.1 petrol?

I have a 1989 2.1 multivan,...

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Last post by Vdub89
25 Nov 2008, 23:11
Inspecting a reconned engine

Last post by Fingle « 25 Nov 2008, 21:00
Replies: 7
by Fingle » 25 Nov 2008, 10:39

Just had my aircooleds engine reconned.
Picking it up this weekend, was wondering if anyone could offer nay advice as to what to look for upon...

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Last post by Fingle
25 Nov 2008, 21:00
what this and what does it do

Last post by TimC « 25 Nov 2008, 13:38
Replies: 14
by hercules » 21 Nov 2008, 21:04

just got a new air box,and this on the end of this new air box wat is this green thing,the air box out of a 2.1 dj,and my van a 2.1 dj so what i like...

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Last post by TimC
25 Nov 2008, 13:38
Engine size and weight?

Last post by blowfish « 25 Nov 2008, 10:23
Replies: 3
by blowfish » 24 Nov 2008, 21:43

Anyone know... or know how to find out the size and weight of a 1.9 watercooled engine?

need to find out to get a quote or two for couriers!

cheers!

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Last post by blowfish
25 Nov 2008, 10:23
CV Joint kits

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 25 Nov 2008, 06:22
Replies: 6
by Titus A Duxass » 22 Nov 2008, 10:56

Simple question.
Are cheap (28 yoyos) CV Joint kits worth it or should I go for original VW?

Bus clunks when reversing with full right lock on, the...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
25 Nov 2008, 06:22
Very High revs

Last post by Rozzo « 24 Nov 2008, 22:10
Replies: 6
by kev706 » 20 Nov 2008, 17:01

Help needed please. 1984 19 DG Pierburg 2e3, carbs been off for a clean and check. since its been back on the revs seem to stick. Turn the engine off...

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Last post by Rozzo
24 Nov 2008, 22:10
Idle Stabilisation valve for an 86 T25

Last post by syncrosimon « 24 Nov 2008, 21:57
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by SuszyQ » 24 Nov 2008, 21:05

Cant find one of these anywhere - can any of you help? New or used.

SuszyQ

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Last post by syncrosimon
24 Nov 2008, 21:57
Bang and the engine is gone! (electrics...?)

Last post by billy739 « 24 Nov 2008, 20:13
Replies: 3
by peteT25 » 24 Nov 2008, 13:35

Pretty sure i got an electrical based problem on my 1.9 petrol T25, read stuff on forums about problem finding with electrics which was very useful...

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Last post by billy739
24 Nov 2008, 20:13
Won't Start Like It's Flooded

Last post by SuszyQ « 24 Nov 2008, 16:59
Replies: 6
by shane r » 17 Nov 2008, 21:51

Every so often, our van ('90 2.1i) shudders and then quits. Then it simply will not start. New starter motor, plugs and leads etc. It normally starts...

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Last post by SuszyQ
24 Nov 2008, 16:59
white smoke mot

Last post by barney « 24 Nov 2008, 14:41
Replies: 4
by davej » 19 Nov 2008, 15:08

Hi have a old diesel turbo 1.9 done 150000 which sits around in the garden most the year goes really well when warmed up but produces vast amounts of...

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Last post by barney
24 Nov 2008, 14:41
Filters - fuel and air

Last post by yellowp « 24 Nov 2008, 08:57
Replies: 2
by yellowp » 23 Nov 2008, 13:08

folks

sorry to be so dumb, but a couple of questions for a 2.0 a/c CU engine;

i) The fuel filter ... if I undo the clips on the line and take the...

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Last post by yellowp
24 Nov 2008, 08:57
help! Engine HOT radiator COLD

Last post by Hacksawbob « 24 Nov 2008, 00:07
Replies: 13
by ermie571 » 22 Nov 2008, 14:36

Ok folks, this could be a long one...

engine = 1990 2.1 w/c running on carb and LPG
Van = 1984 1.9 w/c

Hi chaps and chapesses,

We have recently...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
24 Nov 2008, 00:07
Sorry.....smokey again

Last post by peteabbott « 23 Nov 2008, 21:05
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by peteabbott » 23 Nov 2008, 00:01

O K men, what do you think ? 1.7diesel only smokes light blue/grey but a hell of a lot of it on start up and clears after about 20 secs. I am...

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Last post by peteabbott
23 Nov 2008, 21:05
adding turbo to 2.1

Last post by Mr Bean « 23 Nov 2008, 18:04
Replies: 5
by Compo » 22 Nov 2008, 13:34

as the heading says can it be done and if so whats the best turbo to get please. the 2.1 is on a carb

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Last post by Mr Bean
23 Nov 2008, 18:04
1988 T25 - Clutch Problems

Last post by ELVIS « 22 Nov 2008, 23:58
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by ktm200hove » 22 Nov 2008, 22:20

Got in the van this morning, turned her on, pressed the clutch and no pressure what so ever!!!! The clutch has been been a bit weird over the last...

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Last post by ELVIS
22 Nov 2008, 23:58
T25 1983 Heater Fan Blower Resistor test ??

Last post by CovKid « 22 Nov 2008, 22:59
Replies: 3
by funky » 22 Nov 2008, 19:07

He guy's, my heater fan hasn't worked since I bouight my van. I have removed the switch and tested it ( all ok ).
Is there any other tests I can do...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Nov 2008, 22:59
springs?

Last post by billy739 « 22 Nov 2008, 21:54
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by nipples » 20 Nov 2008, 18:24

hey people, i renound for my low bays or beetles, when i say low i mean low.....

im looking to slam my 25 but sadly havent got the money to buy a...

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Last post by billy739
22 Nov 2008, 21:54
Fan Blower

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Nov 2008, 21:41
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by wapowell » 22 Nov 2008, 20:28

When I turn on my heater blower all it does is blows the fuse,
Resistance on switch ok,
resistance on wiring ok, Are the fans pron for blowing fuses

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Nov 2008, 21:41
HELP Fuel pump - won't start

Last post by Blofeld « 22 Nov 2008, 20:37
Replies: 8
by Blofeld » 19 Nov 2008, 20:42

Not the fuel pump won't start :? but the engine won't cos the fuel pump doesn't have enough suck. The 1.9 dg 'velle has been standing about for...

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Last post by Blofeld
22 Nov 2008, 20:37
knocking noise

Last post by COURGETTE « 22 Nov 2008, 20:26
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by COURGETTE » 21 Nov 2008, 23:34

from the back when i brake!!!

any ideas?

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Last post by COURGETTE
22 Nov 2008, 20:26
Power steering top up bottle

Last post by hercules « 21 Nov 2008, 07:13
Replies: 2
by hercules » 20 Nov 2008, 21:07

hi every one just like to no on the Power steering top up bottle which one is the intake and the out let on the bottle, is the top pipe the outlet...

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Last post by hercules
21 Nov 2008, 07:13
Ignition troubles.... Help!

Last post by amazingdave « 19 Nov 2008, 22:42
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by tom » 16 Nov 2008, 15:22

Hiya, Help!

My crewcab syncro cut out last night without any warning, turns over fine but there is nothing there at all.

I've got steady 12v at the...

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Last post by amazingdave
19 Nov 2008, 22:42
vw t25 1.6 td upgrade to 1.9 td is this possible? how easy?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 19 Nov 2008, 21:42
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by dennis1 » 19 Nov 2008, 20:43

HELLO

I HAVE A 1990 VW T25 1.6 TD CREW CAB THAT HAS A SHOT AAZ ENGINE
I CANNOT FIND A SECOND HAND REPLACEMENT BUT HAVE FOUND SEVERAL 1.9 AAZ...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
19 Nov 2008, 21:42
Carb question

Last post by jason k « 19 Nov 2008, 19:29
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by fraggers » 19 Nov 2008, 06:20

Ok Dellorto DRLA 36's would be sweet but....... where are they all... (i suspect some people here may be hoarding them :shock: ) :D

so is this...

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19 Nov 2008, 19:29

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