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HT Leads for DJ 2.1i

Last post by KarlT « 16 Aug 2008, 19:52
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by dublicious » 15 Aug 2008, 14:25

Just building up a spares box for journeys coming up. Are these HT leads any good ? Probably also gonna order a spare dizzy cap from JK as well....

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Last post by KarlT
16 Aug 2008, 19:52
replacing front suspension bellow

Last post by Simon Baxter « 16 Aug 2008, 11:17
Replies: 2
by Pilks » 15 Aug 2008, 16:38

Hi folks had a look on wiki but no advice. I want to know if there is a replacement front suspension bellow that is on the market that doesn't...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
16 Aug 2008, 11:17
Loose Foot Pedal

Last post by ermie571 « 15 Aug 2008, 07:41
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by ali thommo » 14 Aug 2008, 21:41

Hello, The linkage on our accelerator pedal is loose and occasionally falls down giving us no power the linkage from the pedal sloys into a hole, the...

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Last post by ermie571
15 Aug 2008, 07:41
DIY Stainless Exhaust....

Last post by steve8090 « 15 Aug 2008, 05:31
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by Chrissyt » 14 Aug 2008, 20:09

I'm a welder and am interested in buiding my own stainless exhaust for my 1.9 wbx t25.

Im happy with the fabrication etc but interested to kno if...

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Last post by steve8090
15 Aug 2008, 05:31
Non Starter

Last post by iwan74 « 14 Aug 2008, 21:27
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by iwan74 » 05 Aug 2008, 22:18

Having problems with my T25 this evening, turned key to start it up, but nothing happens!

Normally oil pressure, alternator lights go on & fuel pump...

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Last post by iwan74
14 Aug 2008, 21:27
Elring gasket sets

Last post by Aidan « 14 Aug 2008, 19:11
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by mikey9 » 14 Aug 2008, 11:25

Anyone know where I can get one? Specifically Water Jacket Seal.....?

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Last post by Aidan
14 Aug 2008, 19:11
Some interesting engine quotes from Go Westy

Last post by AngeloEvs « 14 Aug 2008, 19:09
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by mikey9 » 14 Aug 2008, 12:05

Spending far too much time surfing the background reading on the GoWesty site:

Some intersting quotes - from Lucas - the boss there (and someone...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
14 Aug 2008, 19:09
Anti roll bar bush ?

Last post by coilspring « 14 Aug 2008, 15:38
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by sherlock » 13 Aug 2008, 15:51

Hi all, the reason I'm asking this ? is that i am not very mechanically minded so need to sort out what bit I need to replace.
under my van the bush...

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Last post by coilspring
14 Aug 2008, 15:38
Fuel Expansion tank & N/S door handle

Last post by tonytech « 14 Aug 2008, 14:21
Replies: 3
by littlelegs » 28 Jul 2008, 20:38

:( Gotta coupla issues with my newly acquired t25 hightop.

The cap on the o/s fuel expansion tank is broken where the pipe goes into the cap. Is...

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Last post by tonytech
14 Aug 2008, 14:21
choke/starting problem

Last post by fairwynds « 14 Aug 2008, 06:56
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by alphagalaxy » 11 Aug 2008, 15:22

The choke is on, but not holding revs. Have to put foot on gas to keep revs going, then choke working as it should, opening up to turn choke off,...

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Last post by fairwynds
14 Aug 2008, 06:56
noisey tappets.?? or not.

Last post by rupertdebear « 14 Aug 2008, 05:43
Replies: 21
by catchawave » 11 Mar 2008, 18:25
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Hi all,

Have had the dreaded noisy at startup. Took anegine out renewed hydraulic tappets and stripped heads, tubes etc..

All back in now and guess...
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Last post by rupertdebear
14 Aug 2008, 05:43
knocking sound when pulling away and stopping???? **FIXED**

Last post by dirtyroger « 14 Aug 2008, 04:11
Replies: 10
by dirtyroger » 01 Aug 2008, 17:18

Hello ya'll i come for more advice,

I have an irritating knocking sound that happens sometimes, as i start pulling away. It starts of slow they...

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Last post by dirtyroger
14 Aug 2008, 04:11
gear box seal

Last post by zack « 13 Aug 2008, 22:31
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by zack » 13 Aug 2008, 00:26

how,s it going, have my engine out putting a new cluch in due to oil leaking out of the gearbox. Have to put a new seal on the shaft (sprig...

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Last post by zack
13 Aug 2008, 22:31
More problems

Last post by Mr Bean « 13 Aug 2008, 17:09
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by unhappy camper » 13 Aug 2008, 13:55

So now I've got another problem. I've sussed out which is plug number one & set up the timing which is spot on. My 1.9DG watercooled Year1985 is...

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Last post by Mr Bean
13 Aug 2008, 17:09
oil pump

Last post by Mr Bean « 13 Aug 2008, 09:45
Replies: 4
by alphagalaxy » 11 Aug 2008, 15:24

can anyone tell me what the oil pump does for the engine and if it isnt working right, would it effect the carb, if so, how? T25 1.9DG petrol RHD.

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Last post by Mr Bean
13 Aug 2008, 09:45
Intercooler for 1.6 jx engine

Last post by BigTam « 13 Aug 2008, 09:40
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by Dave W » 12 Aug 2008, 16:53

Just wondering if anyone has any experience of an intercooler fitted to their jx engine, as I was contemplating whether or not to go out trying to...

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Last post by BigTam
13 Aug 2008, 09:40
Power steering as standard ?

Last post by PEET « 12 Aug 2008, 21:39
Replies: 14
by mrtwittwoo » 12 Aug 2008, 12:43

Apologies if this has been asked before, but at what point was power steering fitted as standard for UK vehicles, or was this always an option ?

I'm...

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Last post by PEET
12 Aug 2008, 21:39
Temperature gauge still not working

Last post by AngeloEvs « 12 Aug 2008, 19:59
Replies: 9
by deniro » 11 Aug 2008, 18:29

Hi All

Following on from my previous technical question my gauge still doesn't work. The advice from AngeloEvs was correct, but (and this is why...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
12 Aug 2008, 19:59
Timing Belt/Chain

Last post by John Hamilton « 12 Aug 2008, 14:42
Replies: 4
by John Hamilton » 12 Aug 2008, 13:31

I have a 1987 (reg 1986) 1900 petrol/water cooled camper, my question is does it have a timing belt or chain and how often should it be changed.

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Last post by John Hamilton
12 Aug 2008, 14:42
major clutch problems

Last post by dearjohn « 12 Aug 2008, 13:30
Replies: 7
by dearjohn » 02 Aug 2008, 12:11

Hi all, looking for some advice regarding the clutch in my 1984 1.9 westfalia. It has been getting harder to engage any gear lately, as the clutch...

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Last post by dearjohn
12 Aug 2008, 13:30
Coolant temp sensor leak

Last post by bigfish « 12 Aug 2008, 07:25
Replies: 19
by AngeloEvs » 24 Jul 2008, 11:01
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My local garage have identified a leak at the coolant temp sender ( the one that points to the side of the van), we assume that this is just the O...
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Last post by bigfish
12 Aug 2008, 07:25
have i killed my camper :(

Last post by jpee « 11 Aug 2008, 23:41
Replies: 22
by jpee » 03 Aug 2008, 19:56
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Hi all

Any advice welcome. 1985 1.9 petrol water cooled auto sleeper 130 000mls. I have just had the worst weekend away ever. Friday, managed to put...
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Last post by jpee
11 Aug 2008, 23:41
Spark Plug Gap

Last post by Red Westie « 11 Aug 2008, 21:39
Replies: 5
by shane r » 10 Aug 2008, 09:37

Just about to renew my HT leads and plugs (2.1i).

What plugs are recommended and what's the gap please?

Cheers
Shane

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Last post by Red Westie
11 Aug 2008, 21:39
MORE POWER!!!!

Last post by ELVIS « 11 Aug 2008, 21:21
Replies: 27
by thenaylortribe » 05 Nov 2007, 09:39
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Ok..gents I'm looking for inspiration.

I'm not sure what's going on with mine but my AAZ isn't performing much better than my old 1.9DG
Fuel...
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Last post by ELVIS
11 Aug 2008, 21:21
2lt Aircooled help!!!!!!!

Last post by vibrantpw « 11 Aug 2008, 20:31

by vibrantpw » 11 Aug 2008, 20:31

i need help my engine is on it's way out and it's only been in 2 weeks. i got it from the old pig farm in nottingham but lost there number. i pm guz...

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Last post by vibrantpw
11 Aug 2008, 20:31
where to buy a 1.6 diesel engine?

Last post by vibrantpw « 11 Aug 2008, 20:19
Replies: 5
by AquaMan + kids » 11 Aug 2008, 11:19

hi all

have posted in chat about our problems but basically our van needs a new engine, we will probably have to sell it as a project or scrap it...

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Last post by vibrantpw
11 Aug 2008, 20:19
1.6 non-turbo diesel advice please!

Last post by kit « 11 Aug 2008, 18:05
Replies: 6
by Scarface » 11 Aug 2008, 11:49

Hi all, new member here.

I recently bought a 1985 VW T25 1600 diesel. So far I have had fitted by a couple of garages new starter motor (£250) new...

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Last post by kit
11 Aug 2008, 18:05
Carb probs?? Anyone help?

Last post by davet25auto « 11 Aug 2008, 14:57
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by davet25auto » 04 Aug 2008, 21:42
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Just had to cut our holiday short as the van broke down near Chirk :cry:
(Great ending after going to crappy VW Extravaganza :evil: )

Coming back...
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Last post by davet25auto
11 Aug 2008, 14:57
t25 wont rev just dies.

Last post by Poseidon « 11 Aug 2008, 12:33
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by budbombpipe » 11 Aug 2008, 12:13

Hi, pulled up at a junction the other day and my 1900cc watercooled t25 engine stopped running. When i tried to start it again it would tick over but...

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Last post by Poseidon
11 Aug 2008, 12:33
T25 Exhaust system

Last post by ermie571 « 11 Aug 2008, 11:02
Replies: 2
by paulwaterer » 10 Aug 2008, 22:25

I have a 1986 T25 1.9 watercooled please could some one tell me the best place to buy a new exhaust system.

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Last post by ermie571
11 Aug 2008, 11:02
Glow plugs not quite working right

Last post by ringo « 11 Aug 2008, 07:32
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by ben_cocker » 11 Aug 2008, 01:20

Hi,

My glow plugs seem to work great when the (TD 1.6) engine is stone cold, and obviously they don't even trigger when it is already up to temp,...

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Last post by ringo
11 Aug 2008, 07:32
Distilled water in your cooling?

Last post by Mocki « 10 Aug 2008, 22:46
Replies: 19
by mikey9 » 07 Aug 2008, 05:17
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Does anyone use this place of vanilla flavoured hosepipe water....

Gowesty seem to think this is quite important saying:

Coolant type: The color...
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Last post by Mocki
10 Aug 2008, 22:46
1.9 diesel

Last post by R0B « 10 Aug 2008, 22:26
Replies: 2
by davidah » 10 Aug 2008, 22:06

Hi

I am in the process of buying a 1984 T25. It is a 1.9 diesel, with an engine number starting DG - the V5 says it is a Caravelle 78PS

The wiki...

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Last post by R0B
10 Aug 2008, 22:26
Carb mixture screw ineffective

Last post by alphagalaxy « 10 Aug 2008, 20:15

by alphagalaxy » 10 Aug 2008, 20:15

:D I have a 1985 T25 Panel Van 1.9DG petrol RHD. I had a reconditioned Pierburg 2E3 carb and had a problem where turning the mixture screw (not the...

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Last post by alphagalaxy
10 Aug 2008, 20:15
Water Jacket leak.....

Last post by AngeloEvs « 10 Aug 2008, 19:50
Replies: 4
by mikey9 » 07 Aug 2008, 06:07

If you (like me) have been a bit confused over the difference between a Water Jacket and a Cylinder head gasket (and have never had the head off your...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
10 Aug 2008, 19:50
Hand break

Last post by tranny « 10 Aug 2008, 19:02
Replies: 15
by tranny » 09 Aug 2008, 18:09
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Hi all, I was driving up a very steep hill with cars behind and in front of me, we had to stop half way up due to lights, I put hand brake on and had...
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Last post by tranny
10 Aug 2008, 19:02
Broken coolant level sensor!

Last post by mirams « 10 Aug 2008, 14:07
Replies: 2
by mirams » 10 Aug 2008, 09:32

Hi everyone,

Don't suppose anyone in the Nottingham area has a spare coolant level sensor (petrol DJ - same tank as DG) lying around do they? It...

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Last post by mirams
10 Aug 2008, 14:07
Sender Level Control Unit Function

Last post by Grun « 10 Aug 2008, 12:42
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by AngeloEvs » 10 Aug 2008, 11:09

Dumped here......

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Last post by Grun
10 Aug 2008, 12:42
greasing gear linkage

Last post by Fingle « 10 Aug 2008, 10:31
Replies: 19
by noss vanagon » 07 Jun 2008, 19:01
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Just had the spare wheel out to check before a trip and while it was out I sprayed all around the gear linkage with white grease.

What a difference...
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Last post by Fingle
10 Aug 2008, 10:31
Rear suspension arms

Last post by trundletruc « 09 Aug 2008, 15:07
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by trundletruc » 02 Aug 2008, 20:13

I have to replace a rear suspension arm. I have a replacement but I have been told that the bolts, through the rubber bushes, that hold it to the...

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Last post by trundletruc
09 Aug 2008, 15:07
Where is Temperature gauge sender on 1.6 TD.

Last post by peasant « 08 Aug 2008, 22:47
Replies: 1
by KarlT » 08 Aug 2008, 21:48

My gauge only moves about 3mm. Wanted to check sender wiring but where is it?

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Last post by peasant
08 Aug 2008, 22:47
Porsche Fan

Last post by Dubstar « 08 Aug 2008, 20:36

by Dubstar » 08 Aug 2008, 20:36

Just as a matter of interest, as I have no intention of doing it, but why do people put Porshe fans on their engines? If they were meant to be cooled...

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Last post by Dubstar
08 Aug 2008, 20:36
1.6TD, What goes here?...........pics

Last post by KarlT « 08 Aug 2008, 19:52
Replies: 10
by KarlT » 07 Aug 2008, 20:51

Hi.

What goes on the end of the pipe................

And where does that flex hose in the background connect to/have on it?

:?

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Last post by KarlT
08 Aug 2008, 19:52
tinware gasket. where to get it???

Last post by rick « 08 Aug 2008, 18:18
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by rick » 08 Aug 2008, 17:40

im in need of a new gasket/ seal for the engine bay. the stuff that fits onto the tinware to keep heat and fumes out of the bay.
any ideas on where...

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Last post by rick
08 Aug 2008, 18:18
Exhaust studs - Opinions on this idea please...

Last post by ghost123uk « 08 Aug 2008, 11:39
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by ghost123uk » 29 Jul 2008, 13:48
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Hi all

My exhaust needs replacing ( 1.9 DG - earlier type exhaust )

I got a complete Dansk made system from Euro parts in Chester ( branches...
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Last post by ghost123uk
08 Aug 2008, 11:39
JX Turbo Oil feed leek

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 08 Aug 2008, 10:00
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by Turbokomet » 07 Aug 2008, 17:05

Hi All,
After a 400 mile round trip to Cornwall the van developed an oil leak. After much sucking of teeth I decided to gunk off the the underside to...

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Last post by Bilbo Blue
08 Aug 2008, 10:00
front shock question

Last post by el sketcho « 08 Aug 2008, 06:54
Replies: 3
by el sketcho » 07 Aug 2008, 21:09

Hello I've got a question regarding shocks. My van has been lowered by 60mm by the previous owner but he never got round to changing the shocks. I've...

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Last post by el sketcho
08 Aug 2008, 06:54
T4 2.1 TDI mechanic????

Last post by Simon Baxter « 07 Aug 2008, 22:52
Replies: 3
by tonytech » 07 Aug 2008, 13:13

I've not gone soft and bought a new van.

A mate of mine has a T4 Westfalia with a 2.1 TDI.
He thinks the turbo isn't doing its job.
The van is...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
07 Aug 2008, 22:52
rear heating pipes to make a heat exchanger

Last post by CovKid « 07 Aug 2008, 19:21
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by kimbobill » 06 Aug 2008, 08:22

1986 2.1 caravelle morphing into a camper.

I am thinking of using the rear heater pipes to give me hot water!

I just wondered if anyone has...

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Last post by CovKid
07 Aug 2008, 19:21
Engine Oil - Quality and Effect

Last post by CovKid « 07 Aug 2008, 19:16
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by AngeloEvs » 07 Aug 2008, 12:47

Checked the VAG service history for my 1.9DG, oil they used - Castrol Magnatex. When I bought the van I never suffered any tappet noise on start up...

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07 Aug 2008, 19:16

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