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spark plugs

Last post by jpee « 07 Aug 2008, 14:53
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by jpee » 07 Aug 2008, 14:41

Just picked up stuff i need for a service. The spark plugs have got 3 electrodes are these ok?

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Last post by jpee
07 Aug 2008, 14:53
oil pressure tester

Last post by jpee « 07 Aug 2008, 09:51
Replies: 6
by jpee » 06 Aug 2008, 12:46

Hi

Does anyone know where i can get an oil pressure tester. my local halfrauds and other independent parts shops just look blank and offer me a dash...

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Last post by jpee
07 Aug 2008, 09:51
Hydraulic tappets - I need to go back to square one!

Last post by Globbits « 07 Aug 2008, 08:52
Replies: 10
by Globbits » 06 Aug 2008, 09:21

Sorry for the heavy-duty first post. I know you should never adjust hydraulic tappets, but I did and I'm not sure how to go back now :(

My DG...

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Last post by Globbits
07 Aug 2008, 08:52
2.1 DJ Oil Temp?

Last post by Chrissyt « 06 Aug 2008, 21:43
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by vwsween » 31 Jul 2008, 09:16

Sorry, another overheating issue - its a long story but trying to give all info possible.
1991 High-top 115k but only 20k on replacement engine...

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Last post by Chrissyt
06 Aug 2008, 21:43
Water tank hooks and brackets...

Last post by chrisray « 06 Aug 2008, 21:37
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by chrisray » 06 Aug 2008, 14:02

Where to buy... as I've taken the water tank out of underneath the T3, as thought there was a leak..but as the brackets and hooks have been...

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Last post by chrisray
06 Aug 2008, 21:37
Jx diesel main bearings

Last post by tensilekid « 06 Aug 2008, 20:11

by tensilekid » 06 Aug 2008, 20:11

To stop the buzzer of doom i have replaced the oil pump and the main bearing shells at 300000kms. The question is the replacment shells have an oil...

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Last post by tensilekid
06 Aug 2008, 20:11
poor mpg

Last post by VWlewis « 06 Aug 2008, 19:31
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by boilerman63 » 03 Aug 2008, 08:05
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hi just put my 1990 dj 2100 caravelle on the road and took it for a long run 154miles and it only averaged 14/15 mpg , it has just been mot,d
so it...
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Last post by VWlewis
06 Aug 2008, 19:31
Thermostat housing

Last post by protexblue « 06 Aug 2008, 18:57
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by protexblue » 06 Aug 2008, 13:31

Can somebody please give me the part number for plastic elbow that fits on to thermostat housing.
1986 1.6 na diesel

Many thanks in advance.
Paul

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Last post by protexblue
06 Aug 2008, 18:57
When to check oil level??

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 06 Aug 2008, 07:47
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by Fully Loaded Cali' » 05 Aug 2008, 21:46

Daft question, but.....

(engine is a 1.6TD JX, 160,000 miles)

I fill to top mark on dipstick and i have been regulary checking the level. The level...

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Last post by Bilbo Blue
06 Aug 2008, 07:47
gears

Last post by Aidan « 05 Aug 2008, 21:56
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by el sketcho » 01 Aug 2008, 11:04

I'm having trouble selecting gears. It seems to be at it's worst going between 2nd and 3rd. Does anyone know what could be causing this and how I...

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Last post by Aidan
05 Aug 2008, 21:56
T25 Fuel Pump

Last post by AngeloEvs « 05 Aug 2008, 21:11
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by Sas » 04 Aug 2008, 19:07
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Having been told we need a new fuel pump for our 1985 T25 Transporter we are having real difficulty finding a new one. All the potential suppliers we...
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Last post by AngeloEvs
05 Aug 2008, 21:11
power steering pipes

Last post by TimC « 05 Aug 2008, 20:03
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by slim_adi » 02 Jul 2008, 15:50

both pipes from the pump to the first connector are shot.
do i have to replace them with steel pipes (and if so, do VW still do em > or anywhhere...

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Last post by TimC
05 Aug 2008, 20:03
petrol hoses and pipes

Last post by Rusty Red « 05 Aug 2008, 16:33

by Rusty Red » 05 Aug 2008, 16:33

(I is a 1.9 DG)
My 'little overflow' when the petrol tank gets close to the top of filling has been promoted up the list of tall orders and began...

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Last post by Rusty Red
05 Aug 2008, 16:33
Brake pressure regulator - new one needed!

Last post by TimC « 05 Aug 2008, 12:27
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by TimC » 04 Aug 2008, 20:59

Just had cause to go under my LLE while investigating a power steering leak (new pipes from Pirtek time!), and noticed that the brake pressure...

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Last post by TimC
05 Aug 2008, 12:27
engine change planned...

Last post by dink « 05 Aug 2008, 10:23
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by t25dougal » 04 Aug 2008, 18:39

would like to know if a mk2 golf gti engine will fit straight into my 1984 t25 or if there are any mods which will need done,or can anyone give me...

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Last post by dink
05 Aug 2008, 10:23
Smoke from auto gearbox

Last post by splity61 « 04 Aug 2008, 23:39
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by dirtyroger » 02 Aug 2008, 02:07

I have been having problems recently, most annoying the knocking sound coming from my van when i sometimes pullaway slowly.

I'm very paranoid that...

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Last post by splity61
04 Aug 2008, 23:39
Water pump with a leak?

Last post by Campcharlie « 04 Aug 2008, 20:08
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by Campcharlie » 04 Aug 2008, 18:16

Whilst driving water is leaking from the water pump area, however Brian is not a 100% sure it is the pump/O ring that's leaking, is there anyway of...

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Last post by Campcharlie
04 Aug 2008, 20:08
oil in air filter housing?

Last post by jpee « 04 Aug 2008, 19:27

by jpee » 04 Aug 2008, 19:27

Hi all.

1985 1.9 petrol water cooled auto-sleeper

Why would there be a pool of oil in the bottom of my air filter housing. It is about half...

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Last post by jpee
04 Aug 2008, 19:27
engine change planned...

Last post by t25dougal « 04 Aug 2008, 18:38

by t25dougal » 04 Aug 2008, 18:38

would like to know if a mk2 golf gti engine will fit straight into my 1984 t25 or if there are any mods which will need done,or can anyone give me...

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Last post by t25dougal
04 Aug 2008, 18:38
turbo manifold

Last post by skell « 04 Aug 2008, 18:10
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by burnsey » 03 Aug 2008, 20:35

need to source a replacement turbo manifold, you know the one the exhaust bolts on to.

the clever german who owned the van before me welded the...

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Last post by skell
04 Aug 2008, 18:10
Hard to find first gear

Last post by AngeloEvs « 04 Aug 2008, 17:25
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by KarlT » 04 Aug 2008, 08:50

89' 1.6TD Syncro.

Hi, It is very difficult to get first on my 'new' Doka. All the others seem pretty straight forward but 1st requires pushing the...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
04 Aug 2008, 17:25
Gearlever pivot ball-joint Repair Kit

Last post by lloyd « 04 Aug 2008, 16:13
Replies: 4
by wookey » 04 Aug 2008, 12:26

sill question, before i attempt this

doing the repair kit on the gear stick up front, do i need to remove the section like in the pics, or can i...

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Last post by lloyd
04 Aug 2008, 16:13
head gasket - local garage?

Last post by joe75 « 04 Aug 2008, 14:21

by joe75 » 04 Aug 2008, 14:21

We have a leaking head gasket on our 1.6TD Syncro. Can anyone recommend a garage that is local to Guildford (GU7) that could carry out the work?...

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Last post by joe75
04 Aug 2008, 14:21
Confused over engine number!

Last post by toomanytoys « 04 Aug 2008, 10:36
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by Bond007 » 03 Aug 2008, 10:50

Had a good look through the WIKI, and on the Brickyard site but a bit still a bit confused over my engine number.

Van is a 1988 2.1(?) LHD manual...

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Last post by toomanytoys
04 Aug 2008, 10:36
DIFFICULTY SELECTING FIRST GEAR - ON T25 PETROL

Last post by clartsonly « 04 Aug 2008, 10:17
Replies: 3
by Mathias » 03 Aug 2008, 16:44

Help

Difficulty selecting first gear, not sure whether gear box problem or rod adjustment. How do I check the rod adjustment. Anyone out there...

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Last post by clartsonly
04 Aug 2008, 10:17
Bad starting when engine warm

Last post by mud « 04 Aug 2008, 07:33
Replies: 3
by mud » 03 Aug 2008, 22:33

My Syncro starts fine first time in the morning but once it's been running and warmed it takes several attempts to get it to fire up again if I've...

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Last post by mud
04 Aug 2008, 07:33
Nearside rear brake noise

Last post by AlanR « 03 Aug 2008, 20:56

by AlanR » 03 Aug 2008, 20:56

I have a noise coming from the nearside rear brake which is like a ticking/scraping noise. Its only really noticeable at low speed and was rectified...

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Last post by AlanR
03 Aug 2008, 20:56
Plug in bellhousing viewing hole

Last post by kevino « 03 Aug 2008, 19:19
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by kevino » 03 Aug 2008, 05:14

I am trying to set the timing , does the plug come out easy as all i can see through is the small flip out cap in the centre of it and all I can see...

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Last post by kevino
03 Aug 2008, 19:19
diesel fuel lines

Last post by mahatmacoat « 03 Aug 2008, 15:56
Replies: 7
by sharonjpp » 01 Aug 2008, 22:30

hi all,1 of my diesel steel fuel lines cracked today 1 of the 1's from pump to injecter, do's anyone know where they can be bought or made, thanks...

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Last post by mahatmacoat
03 Aug 2008, 15:56
1.6TD Glow Plugs

Last post by Simon Baxter « 03 Aug 2008, 15:51
Replies: 24
by Caledfryn » 28 Jul 2008, 13:19
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Hello all,

I had a go at changing the glow plugs on my Westy this morning. The back one nearest the exhaust was easyish - a bit fiddly. After that,...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
03 Aug 2008, 15:51
Do I need to fit an air filter hose that is missing

Last post by AngeloEvs « 03 Aug 2008, 15:49
Replies: 6
by irishkeet » 02 Aug 2008, 19:36

Hi

I have an 2l CU Aircooled westy

I notice on most of these engines the air hose that ran from the red arrow into the side of the van is missing....

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Last post by AngeloEvs
03 Aug 2008, 15:49
How can i adjust my front camber angle??

Last post by Steve T « 03 Aug 2008, 11:45
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by Bendyknees » 03 Aug 2008, 09:55

Hi guys an gals. Ive got the van up on stands to give it a good going over before i go on me hols in a few weeks. Amongst the many things on my list...

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Last post by Steve T
03 Aug 2008, 11:45
CV boot sizes?

Last post by asahartz « 03 Aug 2008, 10:27
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by asahartz » 02 Aug 2008, 11:31

Has anyone else had trouble getting the right size replacement CV boots?

I noticed one of mine was split while prepping for the MOT, and went to my...

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Last post by asahartz
03 Aug 2008, 10:27
What fit's diesel lnjecter lines?

Last post by caveman « 02 Aug 2008, 16:50
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by sharonjpp » 02 Aug 2008, 11:28

Hi ya all,can anyone tell me what other vw diesel cars share my 1.6d 1984 diesel injecter lines as just been on fleabay and the...

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Last post by caveman
02 Aug 2008, 16:50
Saga of Type 25 heat exchangers hot air and fitting kit

Last post by gizmo « 02 Aug 2008, 10:08

by gizmo » 02 Aug 2008, 10:08

Replacement 1900 Aircooled engine 1981 fitted into type 25. Since fitting the new engine there has been hot air coming out of vents..........

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Last post by gizmo
02 Aug 2008, 10:08
Full Gasket set... Where can we purchase parts

Last post by diviy « 02 Aug 2008, 09:14
Replies: 7
by rufusontour » 25 Jul 2008, 20:55

Hi there,
I'm after a full Gasket set for a 1600cc petrol 1980, I'm finding this very hard am I being stupid? I can find one for 1700 1800 2000cc or...

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Last post by diviy
02 Aug 2008, 09:14
Aircooled 2litre carbs

Last post by ringo « 01 Aug 2008, 21:11
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by putney » 01 Aug 2008, 16:58

Can anyone recommend the best carbs to put on a 2litre Aircooled

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Last post by ringo
01 Aug 2008, 21:11
Speedshop exhaust system

Last post by stuffkez « 01 Aug 2008, 19:16
Replies: 2
by stuffkez » 01 Aug 2008, 09:51

Just ordered a SS exhaust system for my 2.1 Mv Bus , which oil filter does everyone use with this system as i believe the standard one fouls the...

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Last post by stuffkez
01 Aug 2008, 19:16
Buzzer of Doom on a 1985 1.6D Transporter?

Last post by kit « 31 Jul 2008, 17:15
Replies: 7
by Lastgasp » 28 Jul 2008, 20:25

Hi,

On the final 100yds of a 10 mile trip today the oil light came on accompanied by it's irritating electrical buzzer, this was shortly followed...

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Last post by kit
31 Jul 2008, 17:15
2.1 DJ problem

Last post by Aidan « 31 Jul 2008, 08:53
Replies: 12
by ELVIS » 30 Jul 2008, 21:02

me new crewie has a 2.1 and has a small problem. it is a low mileage engine and the crewie was bought off a good mate so i know the engine is spot...

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Last post by Aidan
31 Jul 2008, 08:53
misfire

Last post by wookey « 30 Jul 2008, 12:16

by wookey » 30 Jul 2008, 12:16

Engine : 1y diesel

hi

i have a slight misfire, it manifests itself as a putting, which i am more aware of when it idles, but cannon tell if its...

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Last post by wookey
30 Jul 2008, 12:16
Alternator idea.

Last post by Laurie « 30 Jul 2008, 11:58
Replies: 5
by Laurie » 30 Jul 2008, 08:46

The alternator on the Dehler was making a horrible noise so I started to look for a new, bigger output one. On Ebay, I found an early Audi alternator...

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Last post by Laurie
30 Jul 2008, 11:58
T25 - 1986 Water Cooled Diesel 1.6 - Draining the Coolant

Last post by HarryMann « 30 Jul 2008, 01:28
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by nenenaiad » 29 Jul 2008, 10:53

Hi,

Could anybody give me a number of bullet points to enable me to replace ALL the coolant in my T25 - reference in the subject line.

The...

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Last post by HarryMann
30 Jul 2008, 01:28
Diesel pump cut out question

Last post by kit « 29 Jul 2008, 23:00
Replies: 3
by kit » 29 Jul 2008, 22:50

Just trying to sort out a starting problem, does anyone know if the engine is running and the solenoid was disconnected would the engine stop? Having...

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Last post by kit
29 Jul 2008, 23:00
relay issues - its warm

Last post by ermie571 « 29 Jul 2008, 15:17
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by ermie571 » 29 Jul 2008, 05:47

ok folks, been aving problems with the rad fan on the camper.
A reg converted panel, bullet fuses. One big grey relay, and one connected added to the...

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Last post by ermie571
29 Jul 2008, 15:17
A curious smoky engine phenonmenon.

Last post by ghost123uk « 29 Jul 2008, 13:47
Replies: 11
by ghost123uk » 17 Jul 2008, 18:15

Now I know about engines in general down to pretty fine details having built many over the years.

Admittedly mostly motorbike engines, but also...

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Last post by ghost123uk
29 Jul 2008, 13:47
1.9 wbx exhaust

Last post by curtis_caddy « 29 Jul 2008, 10:04
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by curtis_caddy » 26 Jul 2008, 17:26

Can anyone tell me the difference in exhaust systems for this engine, according to the gsf catalouge they change after 85, will a later system fit...

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Last post by curtis_caddy
29 Jul 2008, 10:04
Running a bit hot

Last post by Krisis « 29 Jul 2008, 06:55
Replies: 19
by Roddy » 21 Jun 2008, 21:36
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My 1.9 runs hot i have changed the thermostat twice, bled it repeatedly, the needle stays just to the right of the centre, if left ticking over the...
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Last post by Krisis
29 Jul 2008, 06:55
Air cooled beetle - are heat exchangers hard to change?

Last post by CovKid « 28 Jul 2008, 21:09
Replies: 7
by ringo » 26 Jul 2008, 21:21

Hi,

I know a few of you are beetle owners - so i wanted to ask a question or two :)

1) Whats the best place to get info on beetles? Forums? Which...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Jul 2008, 21:09
1Y Exhaust and manifold

Last post by ringo « 28 Jul 2008, 19:28
Replies: 7
by msilvey » 26 Jul 2008, 13:51

Hi,

Hi,

Our T25 has a 1.9d 1Y engine, the silencer has started rattling and I'd like to replace it. Can I do a straight replace with a 1.6TD...

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28 Jul 2008, 19:28

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