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1600 CT backfiring

Last post by Mr Bean « 05 Oct 2008, 06:57
Replies: 8
by Essex Nige » 03 Oct 2008, 09:46

I'm in need of a little help, driving to work yesterday after about 20 miles the van started to back fire and came to a stop, got recovered home...

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Last post by Mr Bean
05 Oct 2008, 06:57
Diesel power boost??

Last post by HarryMann « 04 Oct 2008, 18:30
Replies: 20
by Holydiver » 16 Sep 2008, 12:42
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Other than swapping my 1.6td engine to a 1.9 what's the best way of getting more power from the 1.6??
I'm not looking for more speed mind you that...
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Last post by HarryMann
04 Oct 2008, 18:30
engine coolant

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 04 Oct 2008, 18:09
Replies: 14
by dugwiththevwbug » 30 Sep 2008, 18:18

I have a 88 panel van 1.9dg one carefull owner Fully serviced by dealer to 40k and independant to present.
Current mileage is 68k very light useage...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
04 Oct 2008, 18:09
The campers dead

Last post by Krisis « 04 Oct 2008, 16:28
Replies: 2
by marc123 » 03 Oct 2008, 17:00

hi all,unfortunately my 1991 cali 1.6 td has died on me I am in need of replacing the engine so i am looking at buying another engine,now after...

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Last post by Krisis
04 Oct 2008, 16:28
not running smoothly.. garages rip off!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 04 Oct 2008, 14:48
Replies: 9
by vdubstar » 28 Sep 2008, 09:04

1981 hightop Aircooled vw t25 2 ltr CU on LPG

Just got my vanback from the garage after breaking down outside it! 3 days and rip of later had new...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
04 Oct 2008, 14:48
engine oil temperature

Last post by HarryMann « 04 Oct 2008, 11:52
Replies: 10
by dave friday » 03 Oct 2008, 08:17

well..... what should it be,and ware to mesure it, my temp sensor is in the sump most oil specks quote 100c a lot and i read that on one marine...

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Last post by HarryMann
04 Oct 2008, 11:52
Compression Test

Last post by Red Westie « 04 Oct 2008, 09:03
Replies: 1
by Dubstar » 04 Oct 2008, 08:43

Quick question - do you do an engine compression test with the engine cold, warm or hot?
Shane :)

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Last post by Red Westie
04 Oct 2008, 09:03
Petrol Smell when driving with drivers window open

Last post by Rusty Red « 04 Oct 2008, 06:49
Replies: 10
by hightower » 25 Jun 2008, 22:01

We picked up our 1984 auto-sleeper yesterday and when driving back with the drivers window open noticed a really strong petrol smell. I asked the...

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Last post by Rusty Red
04 Oct 2008, 06:49
Fuel pump oil drip

Last post by Laurie « 03 Oct 2008, 19:39
Replies: 2
by pureorange » 01 Oct 2008, 19:50

Hi folks .After spending 3 hours fixing oil leaks,tube seals etc only to find drip drip drip from fuel pump drain pipe.Is this normal.What happens if...

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Last post by Laurie
03 Oct 2008, 19:39
glow plugs

Last post by Syncro G « 03 Oct 2008, 17:22
Replies: 23
by el sketcho » 18 Sep 2008, 12:41
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The glow plug light on the dash of my van seems to take forever to go off, even if I've been driving it for a while. Do I need to replace them? Is it...
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Last post by Syncro G
03 Oct 2008, 17:22
Dropped suspension

Last post by KarlT « 03 Oct 2008, 16:33
Replies: 18
by dirtygertie » 27 Sep 2008, 20:45
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Nigel has fitted the 45mm drop kit to the van today....but it looks like its on its knees :roll:

the front looks way lower than the back, I know i...
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Last post by KarlT
03 Oct 2008, 16:33
Radius rod bush sleeves.

Last post by ermie571 « 03 Oct 2008, 07:38
Replies: 1
by Simon Baxter » 02 Oct 2008, 23:06

I've had some made.
Click

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Last post by ermie571
03 Oct 2008, 07:38
Odd and annoying problem

Last post by Molly Man « 02 Oct 2008, 19:52
Replies: 12
by FlowerPower » 18 Sep 2008, 07:21

An occasional knocking noise has started and I just can't work out what's causing it.
It's intermittent.
Not connected to engine speed.
Usually...

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Last post by Molly Man
02 Oct 2008, 19:52
Box or Linkage

Last post by windysurfer « 02 Oct 2008, 18:35
Replies: 27
by windysurfer » 29 Sep 2008, 17:49
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Im struggling to get into reverse gear.

All was fine up until yesterday when it just would not got in.
There's no gringing of gears when I try to...
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Last post by windysurfer
02 Oct 2008, 18:35
battery charging light on dash flickers on at high revs ?

Last post by CovKid « 02 Oct 2008, 12:49
Replies: 11
by rikpal » 30 Sep 2008, 21:40

just started finding that the charging red light flickers on & off when revs are high e.g over 80 kph in 5th gear. the belt is new, the tension seems...

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Last post by CovKid
02 Oct 2008, 12:49
Rotary Arm rev limiter

Last post by lloyd « 01 Oct 2008, 07:12
Replies: 9
by jed the spread » 30 Sep 2008, 14:54

Just fitted my 2.1 with a new rotary arm amongst other stuff and got the stuff from GSF. They gave me a rotary arm that looks completely different...

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Last post by lloyd
01 Oct 2008, 07:12
red flashing light

Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy « 01 Oct 2008, 05:48
Replies: 5
by munnyella » 30 Sep 2008, 17:24

Hi folks

I have a red flashing light in the middle of my water temp guage.

I can't remember what it indicates, temp and level are fine, it is the...

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Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy
01 Oct 2008, 05:48
Exhaust manifold/Turbo studs & bolts

Last post by Plasticman « 30 Sep 2008, 20:57
Replies: 6
by sbsj2 » 29 Sep 2008, 08:55

Hi all.

My 1.6TD is sounding like it has a blown exhaust. A very very nice man at
Stradey Motors in Llanelli had a look and we found 1 sheared exh...

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Last post by Plasticman
30 Sep 2008, 20:57
Part number for this gearbox gasket, please

Last post by Aidan « 30 Sep 2008, 20:41
Replies: 11
by KarlT » 29 Sep 2008, 15:27

Hi.
I'm wanting to replace this autobox gasket, where it is leaking from.......

I've got the bigger one, where the dip-stick goes, but I don't...

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Last post by Aidan
30 Sep 2008, 20:41
Oil Cooler fitting

Last post by Krisis « 30 Sep 2008, 18:38
Replies: 4
by Krisis » 29 Sep 2008, 19:40

Ok,
I have an oil cooler and want to check on the installation of it
Any advice would be greatly appreciated :)
TTFN Kris

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Last post by Krisis
30 Sep 2008, 18:38
cylinder head

Last post by ermie571 « 30 Sep 2008, 15:31
Replies: 1
by katykoo » 30 Sep 2008, 15:10

Hi, I have an Aircooled 82 2 litre, which has dropped a valve, and looks like its caused some damage to the head itself, as its chucked a ring over...

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Last post by ermie571
30 Sep 2008, 15:31
Oil change

Last post by Dubstar « 30 Sep 2008, 08:28
Replies: 7
by Steve T » 28 Sep 2008, 19:19

Decided to change the oil and filter today, not hard to do as have done it many times before on numerous engines.......but certainly paid to check...

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Last post by Dubstar
30 Sep 2008, 08:28
Knocking sound from rear when decelerating

Last post by HarryMann « 29 Sep 2008, 21:43
Replies: 3
by The G » 29 Sep 2008, 11:11

Help,I have a strange sound coming from the rear of my bus every time I decelerate.
It stops when I dip the clutch of take up drive.
I think it might...

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Last post by HarryMann
29 Sep 2008, 21:43
Crack Heads - Is it the end?

Last post by Mr Bean « 29 Sep 2008, 11:36
Replies: 9
by totallyconfused » 27 Sep 2008, 17:53

Just started stripping down a second hand 1600 CT engine ready for rebuild and upgrade to 1776cc....

Took off the heads and noticed a crack in it...

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Last post by Mr Bean
29 Sep 2008, 11:36
anyone used the rear disk kit from ultimate engineering?

Last post by ..lee.. « 28 Sep 2008, 21:09
Replies: 46
by slim_adi » 23 Sep 2008, 14:13
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if so, what dya think - will be going through some of the mechanicals on mine this autumn winter, and a full replacement of the braking system...
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Last post by ..lee..
28 Sep 2008, 21:09
pipes/hoses

Last post by jaydog « 28 Sep 2008, 10:49
Replies: 3
by jaydog » 27 Sep 2008, 22:08

Me Again.

Can anyone tell me the best place to find fuel and brake pipes/hoses

Many thanks.

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Last post by jaydog
28 Sep 2008, 10:49
Front brake caliper seal replacement.

Last post by Mossstock « 28 Sep 2008, 08:41
Replies: 2
by Mossstock » 25 Sep 2008, 12:08

Hi, I am looking for a seal replacement kit for the front calipers of our 1983 T25, and am struggling. Its for the twin piston Teves fixed caliper....

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Last post by Mossstock
28 Sep 2008, 08:41
diesel not running :(

Last post by oldiguana « 28 Sep 2008, 07:35
Replies: 11
by wookey » 27 Sep 2008, 15:32

hope this is the right one to post in
i hhave a 1y diesel, its barely works, its been good as gold for that last 10 000 miles. It just about starts...

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Last post by oldiguana
28 Sep 2008, 07:35
Sump plug blues

Last post by fraggers « 28 Sep 2008, 02:38
Replies: 4
by fraggers » 27 Sep 2008, 19:42

So After getting my Van last week I ask the fella i purshed it off has it had an oil change he says why yes, only 500 or so miles ago. No problems...

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Last post by fraggers
28 Sep 2008, 02:38
grrr gearbox end gear linkage onion thingy

Last post by HarryMann « 27 Sep 2008, 18:59
Replies: 5
by clartsonly » 26 Sep 2008, 14:59

my gearstick sometimes does like to come out of 3rd, I tighten the already failing connection on the gearbox end a couple of months ago and now the...

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Last post by HarryMann
27 Sep 2008, 18:59
oil leak, and oil in air filter

Last post by A KIRK « 27 Sep 2008, 18:56
Replies: 3
by A KIRK » 27 Sep 2008, 17:43

Right ok I'm after some advice here please, engine is an original vw 1600 Aircooled CT engine with around 105000 miles on it, so bound to die soon...

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Last post by A KIRK
27 Sep 2008, 18:56
mysterious bottle

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Sep 2008, 00:07
Replies: 8
by jaydog » 26 Sep 2008, 12:12

I have a devon camper ( not sure if thats relevent to this specific van) and up in the front passenger wheel arch is a bottle that looks like a...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Sep 2008, 00:07
T25 suspension parts

Last post by akira28 « 26 Sep 2008, 20:12
Replies: 40
by sezicoolcat » 19 Sep 2008, 11:56
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If you've been following the saga of my van's MOT and the camping issue I have because I am having trubs sourcing a part, here is an update.

I have...
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Last post by akira28
26 Sep 2008, 20:12
Engine only out

Last post by tezza « 26 Sep 2008, 17:41
Replies: 5
by jonno » 26 Sep 2008, 07:44

Hi i'm about to drop the engine out of my 1.9 petrol camper, to repair the gaskets and seals.

I have disconnected every thing i need pipes, wires...

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Last post by tezza
26 Sep 2008, 17:41
How to reduce co emmissions for mot

Last post by CovKid « 26 Sep 2008, 12:40
Replies: 23
by toshT25 » 09 Sep 2008, 20:19
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Ok, just had a mot done and it failed on co emmission, recorded 7.05% (4.5 max) Before I took it in I changed the spark plugs and fuel filter (near...
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Last post by CovKid
26 Sep 2008, 12:40
Revving without touching pedal? (auto caravelle)

Last post by Fritz « 25 Sep 2008, 13:56
Replies: 4
by Emma&Al » 24 Sep 2008, 16:17

I did about a 130 mile round trip this weekend. I had been stationary overnight and decided to drive somewhere which took about 15 minutes to get to...

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Last post by Fritz
25 Sep 2008, 13:56
idle stabilizing unit connector problem

Last post by toomanytoys « 25 Sep 2008, 08:44
Replies: 4
by ben50 » 23 Sep 2008, 21:21

Hi, I have a 2.0L Air cooled of 1981 vintage. Recently the engine has been misfiring and losing a bit of power. I had a look at the distributor cap...

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Last post by toomanytoys
25 Sep 2008, 08:44
Spark problems

Last post by selimg « 24 Sep 2008, 22:36
Replies: 5
by selimg » 23 Sep 2008, 18:55

I have an '85/'86 1.9 DG WBX with a peirburg carb.

What's been happening is the van will sometimes refuse to start. It turns over fine but the plugs...

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Last post by selimg
24 Sep 2008, 22:36
wheres the dipstick

Last post by Plasticman « 24 Sep 2008, 21:42
Replies: 6
by e3 » 23 Sep 2008, 22:46

i know i am the dipstick but i cant find the oil dipstick in the engine, its 1.6diesel, can someone point it out to me please. i've looked all over...

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Last post by Plasticman
24 Sep 2008, 21:42
AAZ engine - diesel pump

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 24 Sep 2008, 20:15
Replies: 2
by Wilma » 24 Sep 2008, 09:41

Hi, fellahs. Am fitting an internal heater to my camper. It (the heater) is a Mikuni Japanese thing, looks just like an Eperschpacer, works the same...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
24 Sep 2008, 20:15
auto gearbox

Last post by R0B « 24 Sep 2008, 17:58
Replies: 12
by R0B » 12 Sep 2008, 18:01

has anyone ever changed one.how easy/difficult was it...

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Last post by R0B
24 Sep 2008, 17:58
c/oil buzzer of doom

Last post by edoh « 23 Sep 2008, 21:11
Replies: 10
by edoh » 22 Sep 2008, 21:41

i read a while back that a sure fire way of removing the 'oil buzzer of doom' sound and light on the dash - was by removing the thinnest wire from...

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Last post by edoh
23 Sep 2008, 21:11
DIY Air Conditioning?

Last post by dugcati « 23 Sep 2008, 15:52
Replies: 14
by CovKid » 03 May 2006, 21:03

Is it feasible/legal/practical to build your own air conditioning system for use in a type25? Just wondered if anyone has done so or has an opinion...

14 Replies

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Last post by dugcati
23 Sep 2008, 15:52
Fuel hoses....plastic sleeve?

Last post by syncrosimon « 23 Sep 2008, 09:18
Replies: 1
by kiwirob » 23 Sep 2008, 08:53

Hi All

Reading the FAQs lately and DID have a fuel leak at the T junction in the engine bay of my 2.1 DJ.
I replaced the hoses going to the...

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Last post by syncrosimon
23 Sep 2008, 09:18
Oil pressure light and buzzer on!!

Last post by jpee « 22 Sep 2008, 23:50
Replies: 5
by glennyboy2 » 22 Sep 2008, 13:34

1989 1.7 diesel.
285000 on clock
but new engine 5 years ago.

The oil pressure light has suddenly come on with an awful buzzer. I have check for...

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Last post by jpee
22 Sep 2008, 23:50
gearbox

Last post by andy e « 22 Sep 2008, 20:56
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by andy e » 22 Sep 2008, 18:43

Does anyone know where I can buy a recon AAP 5 speed box from without having an exchange unit.

Cheers Andy e

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Last post by andy e
22 Sep 2008, 20:56
vw westfalia 1.6td oil

Last post by Fully Loaded Cali' « 22 Sep 2008, 20:19
Replies: 5
by behai » 20 Sep 2008, 07:57

Just bought new van and want to do an oil and filter change, can anyone recommend oil to use for this engine. cheers...

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Last post by Fully Loaded Cali'
22 Sep 2008, 20:19
Using injector cleaner

Last post by redstar « 22 Sep 2008, 18:46
Replies: 4
by noss vanagon » 21 Sep 2008, 07:49

Does injector cleaner work?

Are some makes better than others?

regards
steve

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Last post by redstar
22 Sep 2008, 18:46
injector pipes,.

Last post by Therunner « 22 Sep 2008, 15:44
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by Therunner » 21 Sep 2008, 18:40

hi does anyone know where we can get some new injector
pipes for the Td?
can't seem to find any on jk or gsf, cheers,

also, from my 1.6nonturbo i'm...

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Last post by Therunner
22 Sep 2008, 15:44
Water hose reducer

Last post by ermie571 « 22 Sep 2008, 15:21
Replies: 9
by glenn77 » 22 Sep 2008, 09:40

Does anyone know where i can get hold of a rubber water hose reducer with 32mm at one end and 38mm at the other so i can join old metal 32mm long...

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22 Sep 2008, 15:21

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