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Engine Knocking

Last post by T'Onion « 18 Jul 2008, 19:01
Replies: 31
by Bogwoppit » 12 Jul 2008, 17:13
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Well, I THINK it's just the normal movement, but just thought I would check. On tickover, when she's coldish, the engine judders quite a bit, and it...
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Last post by T'Onion
18 Jul 2008, 19:01
OVERHEATING DIESEL

Last post by SkinupCamper « 18 Jul 2008, 18:57
Replies: 9
by glennyboy2 » 11 Jul 2008, 11:42

Changed my expansion tank about two weeks ago and I now get the red temp light flashing and guage going past central point.

Checked water level, all...

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Last post by SkinupCamper
18 Jul 2008, 18:57
Bleeding the Cooling system?

Last post by Mocki « 18 Jul 2008, 18:55
Replies: 6
by AngeloEvs » 18 Jul 2008, 13:29

Just a few questions about bleeding the cooling system ('87 1.9DG) that are not covered in the WIKI.

1. The plastic bleed screw located on the...

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Last post by Mocki
18 Jul 2008, 18:55
Fuel pump off fuel injection petrol models - Info equired?

Last post by dickspanner « 18 Jul 2008, 18:29
Replies: 2
by dickspanner » 17 Jul 2008, 21:20

Hi

As some will know I am putting a different engine in my crewcab and have been alerted to the fact that when it goes round roundabouts with fuel...

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Last post by dickspanner
18 Jul 2008, 18:29
HELP engine smoking

Last post by maxstu « 18 Jul 2008, 00:02
Replies: 3
by Gal » 16 Jul 2008, 11:10

Hi guys. roughly how much is an engine rebuild? or good second hand lump?

Or just to get me by how good are the so called oil additives to stop it...

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Last post by maxstu
18 Jul 2008, 00:02
Help removing cylinder heads

Last post by sheppy « 17 Jul 2008, 22:38
Replies: 8
by sheppy » 16 Jul 2008, 10:20

I am trying to fix the head gaskets in my 1.9dg. The first head came off easily but the second will not budge.(Yes i have removed all the caps!)
I...

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Last post by sheppy
17 Jul 2008, 22:38
1988 DG T25 - Intermittant but bloody annoying problem

Last post by Mr Bean « 17 Jul 2008, 21:26
Replies: 17
by ktm200hove » 21 Jun 2008, 17:29
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My lovely T25 has this horrible problem which refuses to go away. It goes something like this.......

1) van starts and runs ok when on auto choke
2)...
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Last post by Mr Bean
17 Jul 2008, 21:26
Subaru ECU problem

Last post by Mr Bean « 17 Jul 2008, 21:19
Replies: 14
by Pepperami » 16 Jul 2008, 21:58

I have put this up in the alternative engine part just putting it in here aswell as a stab in the dark. Getting pretty desparate now.

After Doing a...

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Last post by Mr Bean
17 Jul 2008, 21:19
Radiator fan stays on

Last post by cozmik « 17 Jul 2008, 21:16
Replies: 11
by cozmik » 13 Jul 2008, 16:55

Had a brand new radiator fitted, the fan stayed on when I got home or came on again and flattened the battery, then when I charge it or jump it, it...

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Last post by cozmik
17 Jul 2008, 21:16
brake calipers

Last post by Bosun20 « 17 Jul 2008, 10:49
Replies: 6
by jam » 16 Jul 2008, 16:21

Need replacement or upgrade brake caliper kit for my 2.1 velle, any1 know where i can get them from and whats good and whats not, cheers

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Last post by Bosun20
17 Jul 2008, 10:49
1.6/ 1.9 upgrde oil leak

Last post by rikpal « 16 Jul 2008, 22:20

by rikpal » 16 Jul 2008, 22:20

just bought a t25with a 1.6 diesel, upgraded 1,9 cylinder head added (1y),
on drive back from newquay to manchester oil all over rengine bay, found...

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Last post by rikpal
16 Jul 2008, 22:20
No fuel while cranking

Last post by Mr Bean « 16 Jul 2008, 22:01
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by Tomaz » 16 Jul 2008, 13:19

My Syncro won't start after I washed the engine. I midge get some watter also on electronic, but shouldn't be too much...

What can be wrong?...

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Last post by Mr Bean
16 Jul 2008, 22:01
neighbours diesel t25 went pop & lots of smoke,.

Last post by Therunner « 16 Jul 2008, 08:16
Replies: 11
by Therunner » 14 Jul 2008, 20:52

said i'd ask on here & see if anyone has any ideas as to what
might be wrong, but all she could describe was that it popped
(rather than bang) & got...

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Last post by Therunner
16 Jul 2008, 08:16
Clutch & Gearbox Problems

Last post by Krisis « 15 Jul 2008, 19:46

by Krisis » 15 Jul 2008, 19:46

Hi All
Ok got the replacement thanks to Mr Ghia :D
But and this is the but Refitted the clutch then refitted the replacement gearbox bled the...

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Last post by Krisis
15 Jul 2008, 19:46
Poor running 1.9

Last post by dearjohn « 15 Jul 2008, 18:54
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by dearjohn » 15 Jul 2008, 17:45

Hi everyone, I have a 1984 1.9 westfalia. About 3 weeks ago a garage managed to put in €20 of diesel instead of petrol. I drained it and got it going...

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Last post by dearjohn
15 Jul 2008, 18:54
piston o rings

Last post by fairwynds « 15 Jul 2008, 18:18
Replies: 1
by sheppy » 15 Jul 2008, 17:38

Sorry for the stupid question but does anyone know if the o rings that go on the pistons under the metal sealing ring are available seperately. Also...

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Last post by fairwynds
15 Jul 2008, 18:18
Air filter

Last post by trikesimon « 15 Jul 2008, 18:12
Replies: 6
by trikesimon » 12 Jul 2008, 14:56

Does anyone have a picture of their air filter in situ' and where the pipes come from/go to. I have a 1.9 water cooled '88 with a square filter box....

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Last post by trikesimon
15 Jul 2008, 18:12
sealing the seals?

Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy « 15 Jul 2008, 15:22
Replies: 3
by vdubstar » 15 Jul 2008, 15:05

i've got a 1981 Aircooled hightop t25 and My seals between the panels are going rusty as many peoples do! i've tried sticking flowers over her but...

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Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy
15 Jul 2008, 15:22
Freeflow exhaust

Last post by vwsween « 15 Jul 2008, 15:18
Replies: 5
by vwsween » 14 Jul 2008, 15:01

My exhaust pipes need replacing and I will going to JP soon. Cant decide whether to retain the existing back box and tail pipe - does anyone have any...

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Last post by vwsween
15 Jul 2008, 15:18
So is my van an 83 or 85 model year van?

Last post by airhead « 15 Jul 2008, 13:33
Replies: 2
by airhead » 15 Jul 2008, 12:52

Im trying to find out the model year of my van for when Im ordering parts cause I got a van from a crossover year. I want to find out if its the...

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Last post by airhead
15 Jul 2008, 13:33
1.9 w/c oil breather

Last post by Ian Hulley « 15 Jul 2008, 08:29
Replies: 7
by robs5230 » 14 Jul 2008, 14:37

had a problem with smoke on start up . was told to check oil breather.
dont really know where the breather is . can anyone enlighten me on where it...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
15 Jul 2008, 08:29
steering knuckle help pls asap

Last post by nindy « 15 Jul 2008, 08:09
Replies: 4
by nindy » 14 Jul 2008, 21:40

Changed the brakes and tightened up the peening nut on my lhd van done about 50 miles or so then i pulled off the wheels to check the brakes discs to...

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Last post by nindy
15 Jul 2008, 08:09
Subaru tappets

Last post by Pepperami « 15 Jul 2008, 08:05
Replies: 6
by Pepperami » 14 Jul 2008, 22:04

How do you get the hydrolic tappets to pump up? Cheers.

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Last post by Pepperami
15 Jul 2008, 08:05
Non-existant idle speed and backfiring - please help!

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 14 Jul 2008, 19:35
Replies: 10
by chuckle-bus-tom » 14 Jul 2008, 18:15

In preparation for next weeks holiday I undertook some routine servicing at the weekend, for the first time . I changed the oil and filter no...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
14 Jul 2008, 19:35
Possible Cam Shaft probs

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Jul 2008, 18:57
Replies: 8
by 4Short » 03 Jul 2008, 10:57

Before beginning please keep in mind that I am an absolute beginner, not only to T25s, but to auto mechanics in general, so I'm not very down with...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Jul 2008, 18:57
1.9 w/c bleeding issue

Last post by Martin « 14 Jul 2008, 18:46
Replies: 1
by robs5230 » 14 Jul 2008, 18:18

and aint it just !

still got what appears to be a serious cooling issue.
dont seem to be able to bleed all the air from the rad. my lump is the one...

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Last post by Martin
14 Jul 2008, 18:46
Oil in the diesel starter motor - possible sources?

Last post by ringo « 14 Jul 2008, 15:38
Replies: 15
by ringo » 14 Jul 2008, 10:28
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As stated above, im getting oil in the starter motor (in fact, the starter motor died and im assuming its because there is oil in it).

Has...
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Last post by ringo
14 Jul 2008, 15:38
New fuel tank, gulp

Last post by DevonAid « 14 Jul 2008, 12:23
Replies: 13
by degsy » 07 Jul 2008, 13:44

Hi All

I took my van to Nationwide Autocentre the yesterday because I was concerned about a petrol smell. I have little experience and thought it...

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Last post by DevonAid
14 Jul 2008, 12:23
Urgent help with fuel pump required.

Last post by cumbriankeith « 14 Jul 2008, 09:28
Replies: 4
by soulstealer » 13 Jul 2008, 18:59

I have a 82 Aircooled bus . I've noticed a fuel leak underneath my engine today, whilst working on another engine prob. Tracked it down to the area...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
14 Jul 2008, 09:28
V belt fitting prob's

Last post by Krisis « 14 Jul 2008, 06:22
Replies: 8
by sharonjpp » 09 Jul 2008, 17:22

hi all, can anyone advise on fitting the 2 v belts water/alt both seam really small do I take the flywheel off tried to fit them before and ended up...

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Last post by Krisis
14 Jul 2008, 06:22
Starting problems

Last post by Mocki « 13 Jul 2008, 22:08
Replies: 1
by J188 » 13 Jul 2008, 21:57

My van is poorly :(
When i start the van the ignition is fine and the van 'starts' with a little pumping on the pedal, i've been told this is what...

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Last post by Mocki
13 Jul 2008, 22:08
Bosch injector pump on a 1.9 AEF ?

Last post by dridgy « 13 Jul 2008, 20:29
Replies: 2
by dridgy » 13 Jul 2008, 15:39

Hi i have a t25 van with a 1.9 n/a aef polo engine fitted in it. The engine has a lucas diesel pump. is it possible to fit a Bosch diesel pump...

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Last post by dridgy
13 Jul 2008, 20:29
Fuel Pump

Last post by Steve T « 13 Jul 2008, 20:24
Replies: 3
by Steve T » 13 Jul 2008, 17:34

Had odd problem with fuel pump, the pivot pin in the main body had drifted out of place, pushrod was working the lever but as the lever was not...

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Last post by Steve T
13 Jul 2008, 20:24
Coolant Flow Through Rad

Last post by Grun « 13 Jul 2008, 15:11
Replies: 12
by CycloneMike » 12 Jul 2008, 06:10

I've been messing about sorting my engine conversion for months now. I'm just checking my plumbing before I hopefully get it running.
Haynes states...

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Last post by Grun
13 Jul 2008, 15:11
T25 Crewcab gearbox rebuild

Last post by Mr Bean « 13 Jul 2008, 07:40
Replies: 3
by Fitztiddley » 12 Jul 2008, 10:29

My Crwcab gearbox is kippered and needs a rebuild or replacement. Can any one suggest my best course of action? Anything near to Braintree in Essex...

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Last post by Mr Bean
13 Jul 2008, 07:40
Oil (bloody ) buzzer !

Last post by nindy « 12 Jul 2008, 23:25
Replies: 3
by sussex_yellow » 12 Jul 2008, 20:44

OK Ive just sorted out my light on the water and blow me down not only does the water light come back on but almost out of sympathy the oil light and...

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Last post by nindy
12 Jul 2008, 23:25
fuel pump problem

Last post by AngeloEvs « 12 Jul 2008, 20:26
Replies: 3
by thunderz2000 » 12 Jul 2008, 16:26

I have am annoying problem with my 1982 vw T25 Kameo

Every so often the van wont start. Good spark but it seems its not pulling fuel on 2 occasions...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
12 Jul 2008, 20:26
is this a 1.9 DG ?

Last post by dwayne « 12 Jul 2008, 13:21
Replies: 14
by dwayne » 10 Jul 2008, 21:09

hey guys/girls my van had a recon put in last year by previous owner and he is now in Australia so can't contact him to ask .
so is this a 1.9 DG ?...

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Last post by dwayne
12 Jul 2008, 13:21
Weber CO2 emissions MOT failure

Last post by pedro « 12 Jul 2008, 11:48
Replies: 12
by pedro » 25 Jun 2008, 09:31

I really need some help on this one please.
My 2 litre Aircooled T25 recently failed the MOT on excessive CO2 emissions. Now I really need the van up...

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Last post by pedro
12 Jul 2008, 11:48
my 2.1i is doin 10 mpg--- why?

Last post by Aidan « 12 Jul 2008, 08:52
Replies: 14
by lastofthehardcore » 10 Jul 2008, 20:20

:?

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Last post by Aidan
12 Jul 2008, 08:52
Bostig Zetec conversion

Last post by Zimbok « 12 Jul 2008, 06:19
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by mikey9 » 11 Jul 2008, 21:26

Anyone else here find surfing thesamba/vanagon pages as interesting as I do?
Threads about Cross US and North to South America road trips, $35-$50k...

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Last post by Zimbok
12 Jul 2008, 06:19
syncro pedal box

Last post by ..lee.. « 11 Jul 2008, 20:30
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by ..lee.. » 11 Jul 2008, 18:40

i`ve been told that lhd and rhd pedal boxes are the same ( hope thats right ) so i`m reconing my spare diesel rhd pedal box to fit in to my lhd...

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Last post by ..lee..
11 Jul 2008, 20:30
Water pipes

Last post by Mr Bean « 11 Jul 2008, 19:41
Replies: 9
by unhappy camper » 10 Jul 2008, 11:22

Hi,the metal water pipes on my 1985 Caravelle are perished. I've just looked on Just Kampers and they sell a flange that looks like you just fasten a...

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Last post by Mr Bean
11 Jul 2008, 19:41
Need a replacement gearbox, WHICH ONE ?????

Last post by Krisis « 11 Jul 2008, 19:30
Replies: 3
by Krisis » 11 Jul 2008, 06:37

Hi Alllllllll
As it says in the title my gearbox is FUBAR and I have got to replace it in the next 8 days as Mrs Krisis is of on her jollies with a...

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Last post by Krisis
11 Jul 2008, 19:30
starting /running problem- carbs?

Last post by Fingle « 11 Jul 2008, 19:16
Replies: 7
by Johnmck » 21 Jun 2008, 12:43

Hi got a 2.0 cu engine, distributor had ben out , now got it in and it will run reasonably ok BUT when you go to restart it if still warm is really...

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Last post by Fingle
11 Jul 2008, 19:16
Exhaust manufacture

Last post by Pepperami « 11 Jul 2008, 18:27
Replies: 6
by Pepperami » 11 Jul 2008, 15:25

Are there any basics which should be followed when making stainless exhaust systems? Equal length? connectors? Cheers folks.

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Last post by Pepperami
11 Jul 2008, 18:27
sticking throttle on auto DG, help please

Last post by doodlebug « 11 Jul 2008, 18:11
Replies: 11
by doodlebug » 09 Jul 2008, 18:23

1987 VW caravelle transporter 2 litre Automatic

Has anyone out there got any ideas to solve our problem;our automatic VW caravelle has a 'sticking'...

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Last post by doodlebug
11 Jul 2008, 18:11
Glow plugs temp sender/ electrical connections

Last post by Snag20 « 11 Jul 2008, 07:15

by Snag20 » 11 Jul 2008, 07:15

I have finally finished installing and connecting up my 1.9 AAZ.

I have started it by connecting glow plugs direct to battery as they seem to be...

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Last post by Snag20
11 Jul 2008, 07:15
stainless on a 1.6 td

Last post by Darbs « 11 Jul 2008, 05:36

by Darbs » 11 Jul 2008, 05:36

Just had a stainless exhaust fitted but the van seems to be down on power ? Before you could hear the sound of the turbo does this seem right ?

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Last post by Darbs
11 Jul 2008, 05:36
Reasons for water in oil

Last post by Mr Bean « 10 Jul 2008, 22:42
Replies: 3
by purpletony » 10 Jul 2008, 13:48

Hi can any body tell me how water can get into the oil
on a 1.9DG
as ive stripped the heads down and cant find any thing wrong with them

Cheers...

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10 Jul 2008, 22:42

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