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Water Pump Belt (1.6td)

Last post by Plasticman « 27 Aug 2008, 08:32
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by suedehead » 26 Aug 2008, 23:55

My water pump belt wore away and snapped over the weekend (my fault for not checking up on it).

I was stranded in Sheffield and needed to get to...

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Last post by Plasticman
27 Aug 2008, 08:32
Overheating 1.6TD

Last post by Stefvan « 27 Aug 2008, 08:22
Replies: 5
by Stefvan » 26 Aug 2008, 18:48

I was over in Germany last week and got to look at a really nice Westy for sale. The engine was a 140,000 km 1.6TD which smoked a bit on startup but...

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Last post by Stefvan
27 Aug 2008, 08:22
Recon engines and LPG

Last post by Ian Hulley « 27 Aug 2008, 08:10
Replies: 6
by mikey9 » 26 Aug 2008, 20:42

Having read through everything I can find on the available options - does anyone honour their warranty if you run on LPG....?

I get the impression...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
27 Aug 2008, 08:10
Changing coil and leads ?????

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Aug 2008, 06:29
Replies: 2
by sanderm2 » 26 Aug 2008, 22:13

Hi everyone

I have just got myself an 89 1.9 dg wbx caravelle and was looking at putting a Pertronix Flamethrower coil and leads in ??????.

Does...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Aug 2008, 06:29
Glow plug light?

Last post by Syncro G « 26 Aug 2008, 22:17
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by kit » 20 Aug 2008, 20:14

Why would my glow plugs stay on longer at different times? as far as I know the relay just sends the power to the plugs for a predetermined time that...

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Last post by Syncro G
26 Aug 2008, 22:17
cooling system question....

Last post by smallermuthatrucka « 26 Aug 2008, 19:41
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by smallermuthatrucka » 26 Aug 2008, 19:29

i have a 83 panel van watercooled, and im wondering if the plastic pipes (from a newer model)that run from front to rear, to the radiator would fit...

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Last post by smallermuthatrucka
26 Aug 2008, 19:41
Oh Bu&^er - there goes all the coolant again

Last post by Simon Baxter « 26 Aug 2008, 19:22
Replies: 15
by mikey9 » 04 Aug 2008, 21:11
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So much for the 50p clip I thought was the culprit.....(see yesterdays thread).

Went to fill up coolant today after replacing thermostat sensor...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
26 Aug 2008, 19:22
Recon Engines - How many miles you clocked up?

Last post by colouredFunk « 26 Aug 2008, 15:19

by colouredFunk » 26 Aug 2008, 15:19

Hey people,

My 2.1 engine went poof on Friday in a big cloud of smoke! It's now sadly got a very big hole at the top of the main block!! Guessing...

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Last post by colouredFunk
26 Aug 2008, 15:19
MOT Failure - front wishbone bushes

Last post by Snag20 « 26 Aug 2008, 10:30
Replies: 7
by Snag20 » 21 Aug 2008, 19:46

The van failed its MOT this afternoon, its first MOT in my ownership

Failed on excessive play in front wishbone upper bush/pin.
Having...

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Last post by Snag20
26 Aug 2008, 10:30
gear shifting probs

Last post by Rozzo « 26 Aug 2008, 10:25
Replies: 4
by Rozzo » 25 Aug 2008, 15:42

hi all.
yes i know look in the wiki,, i have and its still as clear as mud to me so wonder if anyone can help.
i have been having problems selecting...

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Last post by Rozzo
26 Aug 2008, 10:25
Late - Early DG Cooling question

Last post by Laurie « 25 Aug 2008, 20:44
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by mikey9 » 24 Aug 2008, 21:36

Have the chance of an early (1985?) DG engine - to replace my 1990 DG.

Can anyone confirm that there is no difference to the engine itself - besides...

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Last post by Laurie
25 Aug 2008, 20:44
Coolant expansion tank cap

Last post by Simon Baxter « 25 Aug 2008, 20:40
Replies: 7
by bideford » 22 Aug 2008, 14:31

Looking for a new coolant expansion tank cap - anyone used these?

Thanks in advance.

James

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Last post by Simon Baxter
25 Aug 2008, 20:40
engine seal

Last post by Laurie « 25 Aug 2008, 19:39
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by chrissiefiddle » 25 Aug 2008, 18:10

silly question time......
i have a 1.6 petrol engine, does that fact that the rubber seal is no longer joining the engine to the body have any...

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Last post by Laurie
25 Aug 2008, 19:39
Van Stopped and wont start.....

Last post by totallyconfused « 25 Aug 2008, 19:16
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by totallyconfused » 24 Aug 2008, 17:17

Hi - my van (petrol 1981 air cooled) stopped. it seemed like it was out of petrol, spluttered a bit and then died. Fuel guage said it was low. Went...

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Last post by totallyconfused
25 Aug 2008, 19:16
Dripping water somewhere???

Last post by chrissiefiddle « 25 Aug 2008, 17:48
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by dazwatson » 25 Aug 2008, 16:19

Help,
Having just spent a few days away in the fab british summer,the rain was falling through the night.
I was woken up by the sound of dripping...

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Last post by chrissiefiddle
25 Aug 2008, 17:48
1.6td engine knackered

Last post by Mad Max « 25 Aug 2008, 15:37
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by Spiral » 22 Aug 2008, 16:45

Took my 1990 1.6td westy atlantic for an mot today and it failed on poor exhaust emissions. Hardly surprising as clouds of white smoke been belching...

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Last post by Mad Max
25 Aug 2008, 15:37
Aircooled cylinder head question

Last post by Therunner « 25 Aug 2008, 13:14
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by Therunner » 24 Aug 2008, 17:13

Hi

OK, I'm attempting to swap cylinder heads (3 and 4) on our 1.6CT

It's only meant to be a temporary engine to give us the breathing space to do a...

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Last post by Therunner
25 Aug 2008, 13:14
Help ....noisey engine

Last post by Red Westie « 25 Aug 2008, 11:05
Replies: 7
by callanish » 23 Aug 2008, 17:01

Hi

I came to start up my 2.1 water cooled petrol this morning and she fired up first time .as usual ....BUT .....i can hear a loud sort of ticking...

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Last post by Red Westie
25 Aug 2008, 11:05
Diesel engine spewing oil

Last post by sharonjpp « 25 Aug 2008, 10:26
Replies: 23
by Spiral » 20 Aug 2008, 18:37
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Lost all the oil from my 1.6td engine while coming home from the Cropredy Festival in Banbury Oxfordshire a couple of weekends ago. Buzzer of doom...
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Last post by sharonjpp
25 Aug 2008, 10:26
could it be a cooked coil??

Last post by Heckers « 25 Aug 2008, 10:23
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by Heckers » 22 Aug 2008, 17:15

Traveling back from holland 2 days ago had all kind of probs with me van. Its a 2.1 wasserbox. It just kept loosing power n cutting out. Several...

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Last post by Heckers
25 Aug 2008, 10:23
Worn old engine, any advice welcome

Last post by T25rc « 24 Aug 2008, 19:55
Replies: 13
by mackenga » 20 Aug 2008, 18:10

Hello again - another day, another problem with my T25 (air cooled 2 litre auto, 1980). I'm really just looking for some advice - any advice - on how...

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Last post by T25rc
24 Aug 2008, 19:55
headgasket, rings or (I wish) just timing?

Last post by in_the_garage « 24 Aug 2008, 08:28
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by in_the_garage » 23 Aug 2008, 15:14

Hello,

on the way home from the CVWOC jamboree today, the van was running rough and seemed to be missing on at least one cylinder. Lack of power...

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Last post by in_the_garage
24 Aug 2008, 08:28
t25 pistons

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Aug 2008, 07:47
Replies: 4
by boilerman63 » 22 Aug 2008, 12:36

hi can someone tell me the differance between the 2.1 dj pistons & the 1.9 digijet pistons think iv,e just fitted the wrong ones logbook says
vehicle...

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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Aug 2008, 07:47
1.9d 1y fitting vbelt crank pulley to water pump

Last post by ringo « 22 Aug 2008, 21:06
Replies: 7
by rikpal » 20 Aug 2008, 13:11

i am sure if i could find a manual that dealt with this engine this should be easy, but i haven't so can anyone tell me the best way to go about...

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Last post by ringo
22 Aug 2008, 21:06
Axle stand point

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 22 Aug 2008, 13:07
Replies: 6
by el sketcho » 22 Aug 2008, 06:51

Today when it dries up I'm gonna be changing the front shocks on me van. Where would be the best place to put the axle stands? I'm gonna be jacking...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
22 Aug 2008, 13:07
Plugs, single v triple electrode

Last post by fairwynds « 22 Aug 2008, 13:06
Replies: 3
by fairwynds » 19 Aug 2008, 12:02

Hi
having read on here the recent discussions on plug gaps etc....

A couple of services ago I put in the triple electrode (NGK) plugs.
Have felt...

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Last post by fairwynds
22 Aug 2008, 13:06
Weight question

Last post by Ian Hulley « 21 Aug 2008, 16:58
Replies: 7
by el sketcho » 21 Aug 2008, 10:30

What is the weight of a camper. I've just received some new front shocks from Brickwerks (cheers Baxter) so I need to buy a car jack and axle stands....

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Last post by Ian Hulley
21 Aug 2008, 16:58
coolant and oil question

Last post by Red Westie « 21 Aug 2008, 09:15
Replies: 1
by el sketcho » 21 Aug 2008, 08:24

Good morning all. What's the best oil to get for my 1.7D and what coolant would people recomend? Also I read somewhere on here a while back about...

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Last post by Red Westie
21 Aug 2008, 09:15
2.1 Auto stalling

Last post by john davis « 21 Aug 2008, 08:04
Replies: 9
by john davis » 15 Aug 2008, 21:32

Hi

My 1990 Auto 2.1 petrol injected (DJ Digijet) has started stalling from time to time when pulling up at junctions etc. Doesn't do it all the time...

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Last post by john davis
21 Aug 2008, 08:04
Changing Speedometer over?

Last post by Mick & Tracey « 20 Aug 2008, 21:46
Replies: 9
by MrDenis » 10 Aug 2008, 12:43

After rather a lengthy search I've now managed to find a speedo (805) with working odometer so I can hold on to my precious limited mileage discount...

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Last post by Mick & Tracey
20 Aug 2008, 21:46
What exhaust do i need??!!

Last post by Nickie « 20 Aug 2008, 21:08
Replies: 4
by Nickie » 20 Aug 2008, 18:50

Hello everyone, I have a major problem with my exhaust and need a new one, problem is I havent a clue what I am needing to buy, as the van is a 1.9...

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Last post by Nickie
20 Aug 2008, 21:08
ECU coolant sensor help

Last post by Bond007 « 20 Aug 2008, 18:21
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by Bond007 » 19 Aug 2008, 20:42

Hi

1988 1.9DG with FI

Had a chat today with Steve at Gasure as booking vehicle in for LPG :)

Whilst on the blower I asked for advice as to...

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Last post by Bond007
20 Aug 2008, 18:21
Starter motor removal not going well!

Last post by mackenga « 20 Aug 2008, 17:51
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by mackenga » 09 Aug 2008, 17:49

Hi folks! I'm new to the forum and I'd really appreciate some help with this one.

My van is a 1980 T25, air cooled petrol engine (1970cc) with...

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Last post by mackenga
20 Aug 2008, 17:51
2.1 or 1.9 exhaust from JK - and engine metalwork

Last post by Ian Hulley « 20 Aug 2008, 08:25
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by mikey9 » 20 Aug 2008, 05:54

Can anyone confirm that the JK 2.1 exhaust is just the 1.9 one without the hot air pickup.....?
It certainly appears like this from the pics/desc in...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
20 Aug 2008, 08:25
My vans pullling back..any ideas?

Last post by fairwynds « 20 Aug 2008, 08:02
Replies: 4
by Emma&Al » 19 Aug 2008, 11:59

My Caravelle (auto) feels like its losing power while im in the middle of driving it.
It happen a while back and hasnt for a good 4 months, but drove...

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Last post by fairwynds
20 Aug 2008, 08:02
Missing bolts on engine mount (where can I get some more)?

Last post by campervankatie « 19 Aug 2008, 21:57
Replies: 3
by campervankatie » 18 Aug 2008, 20:34

Hi, we have just managed to fit a new silencer on our type 25 1.7 diesel camper. On checking for leaks etc we noticed that about 3 or 4 bolts were...

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Last post by campervankatie
19 Aug 2008, 21:57
Low oil pressure light - oh dear!

Last post by edoh « 19 Aug 2008, 21:29
Replies: 11
by Globbits » 19 Aug 2008, 12:44

Hi all

I have a reconditioned engine (DG 1.9 watercooled) in my bus, supplied by Elite VW 11,000 miles ago. All has been well, until last Friday....

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Last post by edoh
19 Aug 2008, 21:29
Gearbox removal

Last post by Tex Ritter « 19 Aug 2008, 19:16
Replies: 4
by thenaylortribe » 18 Aug 2008, 10:47

Quick question...is it possible to remove the gearbox with engine in situ?
I have AAZ engine with ABN gearbox and am looking to change to AAP....

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Last post by Tex Ritter
19 Aug 2008, 19:16
CU engine, how many mountings?

Last post by Tex Ritter « 19 Aug 2008, 19:12
Replies: 2
by Tex Ritter » 19 Aug 2008, 13:33

Howdy folks, am doing a pre-MOT check on the van.

Looked in the Wiki, but nothing in there.

Can someone enlighten me as to how many engine...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
19 Aug 2008, 19:12
Turbocharging

Last post by shroom « 18 Aug 2008, 15:05

by shroom » 18 Aug 2008, 15:05

Hi all, been thinking about turbocharging my 2.0l cu engine. has any one got any advice or ponit me in the right direction. :D

Many thanks shroom

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Last post by shroom
18 Aug 2008, 15:05
clutch problem?

Last post by Red Westie « 18 Aug 2008, 12:25
Replies: 4
by quagmire » 17 Aug 2008, 19:44

hi there everyone,been to leeds this weekend and on the way back it appears my dads clutch has gone on his t25 holdsworth vision.it was hard to...

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Last post by Red Westie
18 Aug 2008, 12:25
Coolant expansion tank quick fix??

Last post by winber55 « 18 Aug 2008, 11:48
Replies: 7
by winber55 » 08 Aug 2008, 19:43

Have just taken van out for a run and noticed smoke coming out of back. Turns out its a leak in the expansion tank and coolant is dripping onto the...

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Last post by winber55
18 Aug 2008, 11:48
Late cooling system

Last post by Mash « 18 Aug 2008, 11:32
Replies: 2
by Mash » 15 Aug 2008, 11:55

Hi,

I'm currently in the middle of fitting a 2.1 DJ where my old 1.9DG used to be.

The carb and lpg are staying on but I've moved over to the late...

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Last post by Mash
18 Aug 2008, 11:32
Loose drive shaft??

Last post by divingbelle « 18 Aug 2008, 09:19
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by divingbelle » 14 Aug 2008, 19:29

I drive an '84 DG watercooled T25 and I have always had some clunking going into 2nd gear. It got worse once and my mechanic at the time said it was...

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Last post by divingbelle
18 Aug 2008, 09:19
Aircooled Breather problems

Last post by The_blue « 18 Aug 2008, 06:21
Replies: 3
by Essex Nige » 17 Aug 2008, 15:37

Right here's my problem, i have a wonderful 1980 Aircooled which has a great engine. However i have missing or broken breather pipes, does anyone...

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Last post by The_blue
18 Aug 2008, 06:21
best place to put axle stands

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 18 Aug 2008, 06:20
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by Olly » 17 Aug 2008, 21:24

Where, exactly, is the best/safest place on a T25 to put the axle stands, front end?

thanks

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
18 Aug 2008, 06:20
fronk crank seal, gasket sets? can someone please help me!

Last post by The_blue « 18 Aug 2008, 06:15
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by rufusontour » 17 Aug 2008, 20:49

Hiya,
were rebuilding out t25 1980's 1.6 Aircooled petrol engine, but were stuck on a few things, Head gaskets do they exist? It's just our engine...

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Last post by The_blue
18 Aug 2008, 06:15
Plugs and gap?

Last post by Chrissyt « 17 Aug 2008, 13:52
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by Chrissyt » 11 Aug 2008, 21:38

are W7DC0 ok? and what gap is best for a 1.9 petrol watercooled?

Chris

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Last post by Chrissyt
17 Aug 2008, 13:52
1.6 na diesel starting problems

Last post by kit « 17 Aug 2008, 09:07
Replies: 11
by kit » 14 Aug 2008, 17:56

I have an intermittent starting problem, I turn the key once the glow plug light goes out and the engine fires up instantly but then dies after one...

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Last post by kit
17 Aug 2008, 09:07
Telescopic push rod tubes

Last post by Laurie « 16 Aug 2008, 21:33
Replies: 7
by curtis_caddy » 10 Aug 2008, 21:11

As above for a 1.9 dg water boxer, thought i saw an article about these a couple of months ago, changing tubes without taking heads off, one has...

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16 Aug 2008, 21:33

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