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Exhaust photo's

Last post by Mocki « 25 Oct 2008, 10:04
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by Pepperami » 25 Oct 2008, 09:45

Have you got photo's of your exhausts. I'm looking for idea's and inspiration. Shop bought and especially home brew.

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Last post by Mocki
25 Oct 2008, 10:04
2.1 stainless silencer ?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 24 Oct 2008, 20:29
Replies: 4
by syncroandy » 22 Oct 2008, 18:40

Does anyone make a drop-in replacement silencer for the 2.1 DJ motor that uses the same flange style joints as on the VW system ?

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Last post by Simon Baxter
24 Oct 2008, 20:29
Changing from a DG to a GW with Digijet

Last post by jonno « 24 Oct 2008, 11:47
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by jonno » 15 Oct 2008, 11:36

I will be attempting to swap my broken 1.9 DG engine for a 1.9i GW Digijet engine, can anyone tell me what problems I will encounter such as fuel...

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Last post by jonno
24 Oct 2008, 11:47
Burst Distribution Pipe

Last post by stuart vw540 « 24 Oct 2008, 11:46
Replies: 20
by stuart vw540 » 09 Oct 2008, 10:13
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Can anyone help ?
The distribution pipe on my 1986 T3 has burst and don't seem to be able to find one anywhere.
Have tried the likes of JK, VW...
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Last post by stuart vw540
24 Oct 2008, 11:46
5 speed to 4 speed.help!

Last post by rainbow1969 « 23 Oct 2008, 21:58
Replies: 8
by rainbow1969 » 20 Oct 2008, 19:30

hi,
i have just changed gearbox from a 5 speed to a 4 speed !
Had so much trouble with previous box(it was reconditioned twice!!)
i hoped going back...

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Last post by rainbow1969
23 Oct 2008, 21:58
aaz power good but slow top end

Last post by ringo « 23 Oct 2008, 21:15
Replies: 20
by darren » 23 Sep 2008, 20:28
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i have just fitted a fully rebuilt aaz 1.9 with a full 1.6td exhurst system and manifold a bolt on cone airfilter into my van its got a petrol abn 5...
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Last post by ringo
23 Oct 2008, 21:15
MOT - Suspension Bush?

Last post by T'Onion « 23 Oct 2008, 19:41
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by AngeloEvs » 23 Oct 2008, 19:28

Last years' mot came with an advisory concerning slight front/rear wheel bearing play. Today, the mot (same bearings but different garage!) had one...

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Last post by T'Onion
23 Oct 2008, 19:41
Diesel silencer help!

Last post by Chopper « 23 Oct 2008, 14:22
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by Chopper » 22 Oct 2008, 17:35

I've 1990 van which had it's 1.7l diesel replaced with a 1.9 Caddy engine.
The exhaust has always been noisey (not blowing) and I'm fairly sure it's...

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Last post by Chopper
23 Oct 2008, 14:22
Stainless water pipes why not?

Last post by HarryMann « 23 Oct 2008, 09:13
Replies: 8
by waltraud » 22 Oct 2008, 20:17

Hi- been thinking about changing my old & worn back to front pipes on DG to plastic but someone said he found that the metal inserts in the ends...

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Last post by HarryMann
23 Oct 2008, 09:13
Which anti freeze and engine oil

Last post by Red Westie « 22 Oct 2008, 22:48
Replies: 9
by djhammy » 21 Oct 2008, 22:40

HI me again.

As i'm having to do so much on the van myself these days i have to start thinking more about what products i use.

So guys and gals...

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Last post by Red Westie
22 Oct 2008, 22:48
A diesel engine that'll do 70mph up a motorway hill

Last post by Plasticman « 22 Oct 2008, 19:31
Replies: 12
by el sketcho » 21 Oct 2008, 09:16

I love my van but the 1.7 diesel engine just doesn't cut it going up hill on motorways. All I'd like is an engine that'll maintain 70 up hill....

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Last post by Plasticman
22 Oct 2008, 19:31
unscheduled oil change! How do you clean an engine?

Last post by Laurie « 22 Oct 2008, 19:20
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by DivingDaisee » 19 Oct 2008, 20:05

Went to a party in Sheffield last night. Took the van so that I could soak up some vino and not have to drive back :trunk

Half way there the brakes...

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Last post by Laurie
22 Oct 2008, 19:20
where to get con rod bolts

Last post by Laurie « 22 Oct 2008, 19:12
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by stephan » 06 Oct 2008, 21:07
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i'm looking for con rod bolts for a 1.9 wbx engine, anybody know where i can source these? i have tried gsf and JK.

thanks
Stephan
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Last post by Laurie
22 Oct 2008, 19:12
Changed cylinder head..engine now running terrible.

Last post by Laurie « 22 Oct 2008, 19:06
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by katykoo » 20 Oct 2008, 08:34

Have had a head put on ..can't work out why its not firing properly. All four sparks have good sparking..but doesn't appear to be running fully and...

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Last post by Laurie
22 Oct 2008, 19:06
chassis number?

Last post by little green « 22 Oct 2008, 15:20
Replies: 10
by Louey » 21 Oct 2008, 17:37

Where are they on a T25 - got a friend in Spain trying to find BOTH, something to do with registering it.

A photo would help so i can email it her -...

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Last post by little green
22 Oct 2008, 15:20
Slave cylinder help

Last post by HarryMann « 22 Oct 2008, 00:09
Replies: 19
by Carriemac » 10 Oct 2008, 22:42
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Can you help? I have recently tried to replace my slave cylinder on my 2L water boxer, however, I can't release the hydraulic pipe and fitting which...
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Last post by HarryMann
22 Oct 2008, 00:09
weird ticking noise

Last post by lambrettalee « 21 Oct 2008, 22:06
Replies: 12
by el sketcho » 21 Oct 2008, 09:12

Just got back from the New Forest for the weekend and when driver there and back there was a weird ticking noise coming from around the dash area....

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Last post by lambrettalee
21 Oct 2008, 22:06
Gearbox????

Last post by Pepperami « 21 Oct 2008, 21:35
Replies: 32
by Pepperami » 20 Oct 2008, 21:30
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I have just got home from work and when i pulled up in second gear I put the clutch in and it wouldn't roll backwards. I also tried the same in...
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Last post by Pepperami
21 Oct 2008, 21:35
Engine won't stop

Last post by jamesc76 « 21 Oct 2008, 20:10
Replies: 4
by SeanW » 21 Oct 2008, 15:36

When I turn the key to stop the engine, the engine won't stop. The electrics turn off, but I can even remove the key and she won't stop running.

Any...

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Last post by jamesc76
21 Oct 2008, 20:10
DJ cutting out.

Last post by syncrosimon « 21 Oct 2008, 19:27
Replies: 6
by tonytech » 20 Oct 2008, 09:06

2.1 DJ, Autobox,

Been running fine,
Just swapped the spark plugs, and now it ocasionally cuts out at idle!!!!
I've set the idle a little higher...

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Last post by syncrosimon
21 Oct 2008, 19:27
Compression testing

Last post by sezicoolcat « 21 Oct 2008, 18:50
Replies: 19
by sezicoolcat » 04 Oct 2008, 15:57
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Was told by MOT chap that my engine is weak .

Had new clutch put in - van now goes just fine I reckon - but still backfires or missfires (I don't...
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Last post by sezicoolcat
21 Oct 2008, 18:50
leaky fuel tank

Last post by 1664 « 21 Oct 2008, 14:42
Replies: 1
by el sketcho » 21 Oct 2008, 14:23

Before I set off for the weekend I went to fill her up so I didn't need to stop en route. I filled her up, all the while checking to make sure she...

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Last post by 1664
21 Oct 2008, 14:42
bleeder valve

Last post by Fritz « 21 Oct 2008, 10:35
Replies: 1
by citybluevw » 20 Oct 2008, 18:59

can anyone tell me how to get hold of a bleeder valve from a 1.9 t25 1985, or if theres any way of fixing it as the small front pipe has broke off....

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Last post by Fritz
21 Oct 2008, 10:35
alternator question

Last post by 1664 « 21 Oct 2008, 06:49
Replies: 10
by e3 » 20 Oct 2008, 15:45

i have just got a 2nd hand alternator , on the pulley at the end is it supposed to have a dent in it? its not uniform all the way around , it has a...

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Last post by 1664
21 Oct 2008, 06:49
Brake Squeeeeal.

Last post by jamesc76 « 21 Oct 2008, 06:17
Replies: 7
by wasserleaker » 19 Oct 2008, 16:04

Hey all, have recently fitted new discs and pads, and tried to bed them in gradually, they work brilliantly now, but there is a really annoying,...

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Last post by jamesc76
21 Oct 2008, 06:17
Steering Rack Wear

Last post by Dubstar « 20 Oct 2008, 22:25
Replies: 5
by Dubstar » 19 Oct 2008, 23:35

I've notice a little play in my rack, namely on the offside where I can pull the arm in and out of the rack, by about a couple of mm. Can you buy a...

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Last post by Dubstar
20 Oct 2008, 22:25
pre heater hose

Last post by T'Onion « 20 Oct 2008, 20:39
Replies: 2
by raider » 19 Oct 2008, 21:34

Hi, Newbie here,

Saw that one of the pre heater hoses was buggered so went to replace it, finally got the old one off and the new one on, to a...

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Last post by T'Onion
20 Oct 2008, 20:39
Help required to install clutch slave cylinder today

Last post by sezicoolcat « 20 Oct 2008, 17:38
Replies: 5
by sezicoolcat » 17 Oct 2008, 07:39

Hi folks,

Another long shot (I do get them don't I)

Supposed to be going to the Fox and Goose today - not sure I'm, going to make this meet as the...

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Last post by sezicoolcat
20 Oct 2008, 17:38
turbo diesel head gasket coolant port holes

Last post by hallm « 20 Oct 2008, 15:17
Replies: 2
by hallm » 20 Oct 2008, 10:39

Hello, does anyone know why some of the water ports on the 1.6td jx are blocked off by the head gasket. Is this right? Just noticed this when...

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Last post by hallm
20 Oct 2008, 15:17
Gearbox oil change

Last post by v-lux « 20 Oct 2008, 08:16
Replies: 6
by raider » 19 Oct 2008, 21:39

Hi Newbie here,

Been searching wiki etc before bugging you guys but nothing much there and nothing which helps in Haynes, so.......
Could someone...

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Last post by v-lux
20 Oct 2008, 08:16
Gears stiff advise needed please

Last post by quagmire « 20 Oct 2008, 07:31
Replies: 4
by Carl62 » 19 Oct 2008, 20:34

When trying to change gear every gear movement's become really stiff anyone know what may be the cause? Its a 4 speed 1988 T25

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Last post by quagmire
20 Oct 2008, 07:31
Melted pistons :(

Last post by HarryMann « 19 Oct 2008, 22:13
Replies: 38
by Fingle » 14 Oct 2008, 16:58
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Ok Looks like my number 3 or 4 cylinder has died.
Cracked cylinder head too.

This is on a recon Aircooled 2.0l engine (fitted in 1999), and which...
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Last post by HarryMann
19 Oct 2008, 22:13
5 speed box in a 1983 2.0 A/C?

Last post by meggles « 19 Oct 2008, 20:58
Replies: 6
by meggles » 19 Oct 2008, 18:45

Can I get a 5 speed box to fit my 2.0 A/C van with a CU engine. Present box is, I think, a DK. If so how much should I be looking at? I do less then...

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Last post by meggles
19 Oct 2008, 20:58
squeeeeeeky!!!

Last post by syncrosimon « 19 Oct 2008, 18:49
Replies: 12
by gypowagen » 15 Oct 2008, 19:20

Hi everyone, recentely i noticed a squeek noise coming from somwhere in the front of my van, after much searching i finally narrowed it down th the...

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Last post by syncrosimon
19 Oct 2008, 18:49
removing water pump?

Last post by Louey « 19 Oct 2008, 14:22
Replies: 6
by Louey » 18 Oct 2008, 09:49

is it a case if removing the crank pulley, the plastic cam belt covers (x2) and then the 6 or 8 bolts and off pops the water pump???

or is it,...

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Last post by Louey
19 Oct 2008, 14:22
Why is my slave cylinder moving about like this?

Last post by syncrosimon « 18 Oct 2008, 20:43
Replies: 13
by conrad » 18 Oct 2008, 11:31

This has been bugging me for some time. It started way back in March, I think, when we had the clutch done. Don't know if it caused by the mechanic...

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Last post by syncrosimon
18 Oct 2008, 20:43
ENGINE REMOVED - ADVISE NEEDED PLEASE

Last post by CaliHarry25 « 18 Oct 2008, 18:20
Replies: 4
by CaliHarry25 » 15 Oct 2008, 13:21

Hi Guys & Gals,

I've decided to remove my engine to sort out the oil leaks, the leaks being cam shaft seals and gearbox to engine seal. And i want...

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Last post by CaliHarry25
18 Oct 2008, 18:20
Juddering Gearbox

Last post by wasserleaker « 18 Oct 2008, 16:52
Replies: 3
by shane r » 18 Oct 2008, 16:14

My G Box has always had a bit of a judder since I got the van. Recently, it's begun to judder quite violently in 3rd (I have to stick the clutch in...

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Last post by wasserleaker
18 Oct 2008, 16:52
Handbrake cable sleeves

Last post by daveblinkhorn « 18 Oct 2008, 12:45
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by daveblinkhorn » 18 Oct 2008, 07:58

My lovely VW Multivan 1.6 TD has only one rear brake working when using the handbrake due to a break in the handbrake cable sleeve on one side, so...

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Last post by daveblinkhorn
18 Oct 2008, 12:45
OETTINGER BRAKES PART NUMBERS

Last post by beigewedge « 18 Oct 2008, 12:39
Replies: 5
by beigewedge » 17 Oct 2008, 13:14

HI

I HAVE OETTINGER BRAKES FITTED TO MY '88 WESTFALIA T3. FRONT AND REAR DISCS WITH ABS.

I NEED TO REPLACE DISCS AND PADS BUT IAM STRUGGLING TO...

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Last post by beigewedge
18 Oct 2008, 12:39
gearbox

Last post by Kermit « 18 Oct 2008, 10:52
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by peasjay » 11 Oct 2008, 14:10

hi guys , can anybody tell me if a 2L watercooled t25 gearbox fit my 1980 1600 Aircooled devon bus cheers pete :(

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Last post by Kermit
18 Oct 2008, 10:52
gear change

Last post by Jon Bisson GSY « 17 Oct 2008, 16:20
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by Jon Bisson GSY » 16 Oct 2008, 18:23

Hi,
I am having to push down as if I am going into reverse when I am selecting 1st and 2nd. I assume this must be something out of whack on the pivot...

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Last post by Jon Bisson GSY
17 Oct 2008, 16:20
speedo problems

Last post by CovKid « 17 Oct 2008, 12:12
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by vdubwill » 16 Oct 2008, 15:56

my 84 vw transporters speedo is playing up.

was driving along last night it was fine then the needle just fell back to 0mph. later on in the evening...

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Last post by CovKid
17 Oct 2008, 12:12
Leaky Oil Cooler

Last post by Dubstar « 16 Oct 2008, 20:20
Replies: 9
by Dubstar » 12 Oct 2008, 20:15

I had a look under mine today 'cos it's dripping oil for fun, and I noticed when it was running it was dripping oil from the area where the oil...

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Last post by Dubstar
16 Oct 2008, 20:20
Clutch slave and brake slave cylinders T25 1.9DG camper

Last post by VWCamperfan « 16 Oct 2008, 20:01
Replies: 6
by sezicoolcat » 16 Oct 2008, 18:07

Hi Folks,

Are these the same part?

Just got the slave cylinder delivered to me from GSF. Despatch note says its a clutch slave cylinder.
Box says...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
16 Oct 2008, 20:01
engine code?

Last post by quagmire « 16 Oct 2008, 19:50
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by quagmire » 15 Oct 2008, 17:20

can someone please tell me where the engine code is on a 2.1 dj? i want to check it is a 2.1 dj before i transplant it into my van! :lol: cheers guys

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Last post by quagmire
16 Oct 2008, 19:50
A new engine.... df or dg?

Last post by blowfish « 16 Oct 2008, 18:04
Replies: 4
by blowfish » 16 Oct 2008, 14:00

Ive a '84, t25 caravelle needing a new engine. At the moment it has a (dead) 1.9 df in it....

Would i need another df to replace or can i bolt in a...

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Last post by blowfish
16 Oct 2008, 18:04
Replacing metal water pipes

Last post by Ian Hulley « 16 Oct 2008, 08:55
Replies: 3
by glenn77 » 15 Oct 2008, 18:55

For those of you who were asking here is what i did. Feel free to copy or move this post to a more appropriate section.

Problem : metal water pipes...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
16 Oct 2008, 08:55
Engine dead! Help me decide what to do next!

Last post by Laurie « 16 Oct 2008, 08:44
Replies: 5
by Mayor Goldie Wilson » 15 Oct 2008, 12:42

1988 1.6 TD JX caravelle

OK the engineer has confirmed by listening to engine that it had dropped a 'swirl chamber' and the engine is wrecked.

I am...

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Last post by Laurie
16 Oct 2008, 08:44
Which water pump??

Last post by camper « 16 Oct 2008, 06:18
Replies: 6
by Louey » 14 Oct 2008, 21:29

I think my water pump is knackered, BUT which one do I get. Just Kampers list 3 or 4.

Its a 1994 1.9 n/a Diesel (1Y) replacing a 1.6 n/a diesel...

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16 Oct 2008, 06:18

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