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Dash mount choke type pull knob. activates a pump, which?

Last post by horizontal kipper « 06 Nov 2008, 16:00
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by syncropatrick » 05 Nov 2008, 11:58

Hi,

My Belgium LHD 16 LPG'd Syncro Caravelle as an aftermarket (I think) choke type pull knob on the dash which glows green when pulled - very...

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Last post by horizontal kipper
06 Nov 2008, 16:00
Weight of an engine

Last post by Essex Nige « 06 Nov 2008, 15:04
Replies: 7
by Essex Nige » 06 Nov 2008, 09:42

I'm looking at getting an engine stand, does anyone know the weight of a 1600 CT?

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Last post by Essex Nige
06 Nov 2008, 15:04
Another alternator question...

Last post by ajp « 05 Nov 2008, 20:44
Replies: 7
by ajp » 05 Nov 2008, 20:16

Just got a new alt and I am having trouble identifing conections...

Can anyone help?

edited by rob to make links work....

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Last post by ajp
05 Nov 2008, 20:44
speedo cable

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 04 Nov 2008, 16:26
Replies: 3
by gillinghamfishing » 03 Nov 2008, 16:19

hello i have ordered a new speedo cable, how easy is it to fit thanks

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
04 Nov 2008, 16:26
Hydraulic Clutch pipe

Last post by Fritz « 04 Nov 2008, 00:09
Replies: 1
by sevy » 03 Nov 2008, 23:35

Anyone know the dimensions of the pipe ? or a supplier for the pipe ?

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Last post by Fritz
04 Nov 2008, 00:09
Water pipe problem...

Last post by PEET « 03 Nov 2008, 23:34
Replies: 7
by PEET » 29 Oct 2008, 21:51

Van i'm workin on has got rotten metal pipes but when i bought it i acquired a set of new plastic ones. They are different bore sizes though so my...

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Last post by PEET
03 Nov 2008, 23:34
red flashing light on water guage.....

Last post by Mocki « 03 Nov 2008, 22:55
Replies: 6
by gti mad man » 03 Nov 2008, 18:06

is it level or temperature assuming itsnot temp as guage was fine.

seems to flash after 3hours of driving though van water level and heaters fine so...

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Last post by Mocki
03 Nov 2008, 22:55
power steeting pump

Last post by hercules « 03 Nov 2008, 22:07
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by hercules » 03 Nov 2008, 19:24

hi all well iv got a 2.1 dj ,iv just put my power steeting pump on, on one of the pip line at the end is were to put to wire on, iv look and found 2...

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Last post by hercules
03 Nov 2008, 22:07
Carburettor (2e3) problems

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Nov 2008, 18:33
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by kev706 » 03 Nov 2008, 18:18

Hi, just replaced my 2e3 carb on my 1984 1900cc DG due to problem with the choke. Managed to get a complete secondhand clean carb, needed to mode the...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Nov 2008, 18:33
Correct level of Expansion Tank again!!!!!!

Last post by Mocki « 03 Nov 2008, 17:34
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by Jutstar » 02 Nov 2008, 18:34
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I ve posted a few topics about how i had problems with my T25 and they were resolved, etc, etc.

The main problem was a overheating one, which...
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Last post by Mocki
03 Nov 2008, 17:34
oil Leak

Last post by tonytech « 03 Nov 2008, 16:57
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by IanMills » 03 Nov 2008, 15:26

Dear Gang,
I have a 1989 Panel Van with a 1.9 DG Engine fitted.
I have an oil leak which on first inspection looks to be coming from either the...

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Last post by tonytech
03 Nov 2008, 16:57
accelerator cable

Last post by t25hippy « 03 Nov 2008, 16:54
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by t25hippy » 03 Nov 2008, 14:51

mine snapped at traffic lights :( yesterday,thanks to the 2 vw vans who tried to help,anyhoo is it an easy job to fix?does the cable sli in from...

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Last post by t25hippy
03 Nov 2008, 16:54
fitting a rev counter to a 1700 air cooled any ideas

Last post by Mocki « 03 Nov 2008, 15:59
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by t25newboy » 03 Nov 2008, 15:04

i've been told its one wire but where too????? ive bought a chav i mean rev gauge just wonder how easy to fit mainly want it to keep an eye on over...

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Last post by Mocki
03 Nov 2008, 15:59
Carb replacement

Last post by jason k « 02 Nov 2008, 10:54
Replies: 7
by pollycamper » 31 Oct 2008, 14:37

Excuse this not being very technicalally put (but I am a girl and have no idea)I have an air cooled, 2 litre t25 and I have been told the twin carbs...

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Last post by jason k
02 Nov 2008, 10:54
Glow Plug Replacement - 1.6TD JX

Last post by Syncro G « 01 Nov 2008, 18:34
Replies: 17
by grenjs » 31 Oct 2008, 21:24
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Following the advise on a thread on these here forums, I'm trying to replace the glow-plugs.

I knew from the posts on that thread this wasn't going...
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Last post by Syncro G
01 Nov 2008, 18:34
Relay BOSCH 0332 002 156

Last post by tipo73 « 01 Nov 2008, 07:02
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by tipo73 » 31 Oct 2008, 18:48

Need one, any one know where to buy it?

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Last post by tipo73
01 Nov 2008, 07:02
Oil Light Question

Last post by Mr Bean « 31 Oct 2008, 21:33
Replies: 12
by jaymo » 30 Oct 2008, 22:18

Hi folks,

For about a month or two, the oil light in my 1990 Caravelle has been making an appearance and rearing its ugly red head.

It only starts...

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Last post by Mr Bean
31 Oct 2008, 21:33
T25 1.9DG Rebuild help

Last post by ghost123uk « 31 Oct 2008, 20:35
Replies: 11
by doof_mc-scoof » 05 Oct 2008, 11:57

I'm a bit new to the camper game, hence i ended up buying a right heap of steaming van offa ebay. I'm trying to rebuild a 1.9 DG engine for it, which...

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Last post by ghost123uk
31 Oct 2008, 20:35
5 speed gear box question

Last post by Mocki « 31 Oct 2008, 11:15
Replies: 9
by ermie571 » 31 Oct 2008, 08:33

Ok folks, got a 5 speed that was mated to a 1.9, now mated to a 2.1

first gear is through a gate and down, underneath reverse. second is a dog leg...

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Last post by Mocki
31 Oct 2008, 11:15
Diesel novice!1.6 td,what do i look for??

Last post by randolph57 « 30 Oct 2008, 22:48
Replies: 17
by scamperman » 27 Oct 2008, 21:12
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Hi,
Bit of a last minute thing but i'm going to view a 1.6 td van tommorow pm,
i have a 1.9 dg petrol already and know my way round the petrol...
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Last post by randolph57
30 Oct 2008, 22:48
T25 1.6TD - very noisy engine and running on oil....

Last post by tj2008 « 30 Oct 2008, 22:14
Replies: 34
by tj2008 » 25 Aug 2008, 16:29
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OK, so here's the saga so far.

Bought a van with a 1.9 Peugeot 305 engine in it - ran fine. half way to Spain, engine fell out (poor mounting of the...
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Last post by tj2008
30 Oct 2008, 22:14
1600td starter motor question.

Last post by Plasticman « 30 Oct 2008, 18:52
Replies: 22
by drumnut182 » 23 Oct 2008, 19:06
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when replacing diesel starter motor do you HAVE to replace the bush as well? Mine isn't engaging, it just spins and makes a spinning type...
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Last post by Plasticman
30 Oct 2008, 18:52
Starter Motor

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 30 Oct 2008, 18:30
Replies: 10
by Gadders » 30 Oct 2008, 09:59

1.9dg Starter motor just started playing up.Motor fires for starting and then appears to jam(whirring sound).Tap it a few times and it seems to free...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
30 Oct 2008, 18:30
Engine Number

Last post by HarryMann « 30 Oct 2008, 16:02
Replies: 5
by gov » 30 Oct 2008, 14:52

I'm filling all the forms out to get an agreed value and I have to quote the engine number. My van had a new engine fitted in 2005 so it is not the...

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Last post by HarryMann
30 Oct 2008, 16:02
New pistons / running in

Last post by Red Westie « 30 Oct 2008, 13:33
Replies: 9
by Krisis » 30 Oct 2008, 07:40

Hi All

Just about to fit 4 new pistons in or REALLY FAST & POWERFUL 1.6 n/a diesel :lol: :lol: :lol:

The question
How far do you have to run...

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Last post by Red Westie
30 Oct 2008, 13:33
Diesel injection pump

Last post by swell2316 « 30 Oct 2008, 11:26
Replies: 4
by BigTam » 13 May 2008, 19:05

Anyone know the part number, VAG or Bosch for the fuel injection pump for a 1.6 TD JX, cheers :?:

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Last post by swell2316
30 Oct 2008, 11:26
help needed with oil problem.

Last post by drumnut182 « 30 Oct 2008, 10:13
Replies: 5
by drumnut182 » 28 Oct 2008, 17:27

Has anyone cleaned the oil pickup and sump before because it was clogged up inside the engine? If anyone has a few pics or tips on how to do it and...

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Last post by drumnut182
30 Oct 2008, 10:13
Can you identify this part please? 1600td

Last post by drumnut182 « 30 Oct 2008, 09:51
Replies: 6
by drumnut182 » 25 Oct 2008, 14:36

Heyup, anyone know what this is/what it does and if i can buy them?

Cheers

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Last post by drumnut182
30 Oct 2008, 09:51
1.6TD noisy at startup

Last post by Syncro G « 30 Oct 2008, 00:56
Replies: 6
by grenjs » 28 Oct 2008, 23:52

As the title says, the 1.6TD engine is noisy at startup (quite clackery clack) but that quietens down within a few seconds (5 to 10 or so seconds)....

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Last post by Syncro G
30 Oct 2008, 00:56
Overheating - help me!

Last post by Rozzo « 30 Oct 2008, 00:44
Replies: 6
by Sarah-Pinky » 29 Oct 2008, 14:41

HELP! I have a much loved 1986 1.9l petrol transporter. After the head gasgets (spp??) went on the old engine at easter this year, we had the new...

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Last post by Rozzo
30 Oct 2008, 00:44
Stalling & misfiring when warm

Last post by HarryMann « 29 Oct 2008, 23:15
Replies: 44
by asahartz » 17 Sep 2008, 18:28
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My bus (1.9DG with Solex carb) doesn't get used regularly - like a few others I guess. A couple of weeks ago I took it on a good run up to...
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Last post by HarryMann
29 Oct 2008, 23:15
Front wheel bearings

Last post by grenjs « 29 Oct 2008, 17:14
Replies: 5
by terrywill » 29 Oct 2008, 10:11

Friends van's got a knocking noise from front offside wheel. He thinks it may be bearing.
Is replacing the front wheel bearings a DIY job or do they...

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Last post by grenjs
29 Oct 2008, 17:14
Leak from CV joint

Last post by Pepperami « 29 Oct 2008, 15:57
Replies: 6
by Pepperami » 28 Oct 2008, 18:13

Gearbox oil appears to be leaking from the CV joint any ideas?
Could it be anything to do with this?

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Last post by Pepperami
29 Oct 2008, 15:57
exhaust heat shield????

Last post by JamesT25 « 29 Oct 2008, 15:24
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by JamesT25 » 29 Oct 2008, 14:41

Hi,

Please see photo below the bit between the exhaust and the engine is rusted in about 20 places and will not go back onto this engine does anyone...

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Last post by JamesT25
29 Oct 2008, 15:24
Where is the engine number found on T25 1989 2.1 Motor?

Last post by crustycornishman « 29 Oct 2008, 06:02
Replies: 3
by crustycornishman » 26 Oct 2008, 14:26

Dull question I know, just imported a Westfalia California from Germany and trying to complete the paperwork for Uk registration. However, looking in...

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Last post by crustycornishman
29 Oct 2008, 06:02
What should be connected here?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 28 Oct 2008, 23:23
Replies: 22
by asahartz » 15 Sep 2008, 16:37
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Had a stalling problem on my bus, so I cleaned out the carb (seems better now).

However in the process I noticed a vacuum connection on the carb...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
28 Oct 2008, 23:23
Alternator question?

Last post by Mocki « 28 Oct 2008, 22:51
Replies: 3
by ajp » 28 Oct 2008, 22:07

Just bought myself into the T3 club and am still very wet behind the ears.
1985 water cooled 1.9 78bhp...

Had some trouble starting it last weekend...

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Last post by Mocki
28 Oct 2008, 22:51
1600 td starter motor question.

Last post by drumnut182 « 28 Oct 2008, 15:00
Replies: 3
by drumnut182 » 28 Oct 2008, 11:45

Heyup, does anyone know which way the bendix on the starter motor should spin on a vw t25 1600td 1989 5speed.. clockwise or anti clockwise?... or...

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Last post by drumnut182
28 Oct 2008, 15:00
Noisy gearchange.............

Last post by Red Westie « 28 Oct 2008, 09:05
Replies: 1
by camperclan » 27 Oct 2008, 23:26

suddenly i got a very noisy clanky gear change still changing gear ok,gonna crawl under tomorrow and have a look.....any ideas peeps?..........2...

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Last post by Red Westie
28 Oct 2008, 09:05
Oil filter Thread size?

Last post by cumbriankeith « 27 Oct 2008, 21:34
Replies: 10
by cumbriankeith » 27 Oct 2008, 13:09

I thought I'd seen it somewhere but can't find it by searching...
Could anyone please confirm the thread spec of the standard spin-on oil filter,...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
27 Oct 2008, 21:34
diesel rev counter

Last post by Mocki « 27 Oct 2008, 20:59
Replies: 1
by swell2316 » 27 Oct 2008, 20:54

Hello all,

I would like to fit a set of dash gauges with a rev counter, there are a few on ebay are they difficult to fit? Where does the rev...

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Last post by Mocki
27 Oct 2008, 20:59
over heating 1.6 Aircooled

Last post by wrexhamwrecker « 27 Oct 2008, 20:29
Replies: 9
by wrexhamwrecker » 27 Oct 2008, 07:42

hi i have a 1980 1.6 t25 twin carb man tappets keeps getting hot and closing the tappets what would be the best thing to do? it only has 2000 miles...

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Last post by wrexhamwrecker
27 Oct 2008, 20:29
Photos of a good 2.0l CSU engine installed

Last post by Fingle « 27 Oct 2008, 18:03
Replies: 7
by Fingle » 24 Oct 2008, 10:55

anyone got some ?

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Last post by Fingle
27 Oct 2008, 18:03
Lumpy acceleration LPG Conversion

Last post by ermie571 « 27 Oct 2008, 10:21
Replies: 3
by Daisy » 27 Oct 2008, 09:08

I have a 1.9 Petrol engine with an LPG conversion which was done by Steve at Gasure 2 years ago (ACE BIT OF KIT) my question is are the any filters...

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Last post by ermie571
27 Oct 2008, 10:21
water pipes

Last post by COURGETTE « 27 Oct 2008, 08:20
Replies: 9
by COURGETTE » 24 Oct 2008, 07:43

when fitting the plastic water pipes! do you have to take the petrol/diesel tank out ? heard two sets of tales, one says yes others say no.
which is...

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Last post by COURGETTE
27 Oct 2008, 08:20
2.1 DJ rebuild and diagnosis.

Last post by wasserleaker « 26 Oct 2008, 20:20
Replies: 16
by amazingdave » 24 Oct 2008, 19:30
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Hiya,

I've bought a 2.1 DJ to replace my DG.

The DJ was showing white smoke before I got hold of it, and I want to rebuild it.

Should I just take...
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Last post by wasserleaker
26 Oct 2008, 20:20
Can't get first gear

Last post by HarryMann « 26 Oct 2008, 17:51
Replies: 8
by Carl62 » 26 Oct 2008, 09:07

I have a 1.9 petrol 4 speed and am having trouble getting first gear
gear box had new oil and I have used white grease but it is still a pig to get...

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Last post by HarryMann
26 Oct 2008, 17:51
fuel pumps

Last post by ermie571 « 26 Oct 2008, 08:24
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by ermie571 » 25 Oct 2008, 20:35

Hi folks,

read some discussions recently about compatability of fuel pumps for Aircooled etc and the ones JK sell

found these on e-bay
which look...

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Last post by ermie571
26 Oct 2008, 08:24
crank and flywheel ID

Last post by dugcati « 25 Oct 2008, 15:34
Replies: 8
by dugcati » 22 Oct 2008, 22:15

I have a crank/flywheel in my modded 1776CT engined heap that I think is from a 1.9L or a 2.0L engine. There is no part number on the crank that I...

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Last post by dugcati
25 Oct 2008, 15:34
2ltr aircool carb probs

Last post by Rozzo « 25 Oct 2008, 10:57
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by SkinupCamper » 24 Oct 2008, 14:04

I have taken the bi-metalic choke apart (twin solex carbs) to get at 2 screws holing it on as it was loose. Now i cant get the coke valve set right...

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Last post by Rozzo
25 Oct 2008, 10:57

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