Mechanical

Moderators: User administrators, Moderators

New Topic

15205 topics

Page 237 of 305
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
235
236
237
238
239
…
305
Next

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

Water light - T25 1.9DG

Last post by maxstu « 10 Jul 2008, 22:35
Replies: 3
by sussex_yellow » 05 Jul 2008, 09:09

Im looking for a bit of advice on a water guage light. Im hoping this is just electrical !

Essentially I have a water cooled 1.9DG engine in my T25...

3 Replies

1245 Views

Last post by maxstu
10 Jul 2008, 22:35
10 mpg on a 2.1i

Last post by lastofthehardcore « 10 Jul 2008, 20:24

by lastofthehardcore » 10 Jul 2008, 20:24

my lhd, cali import, 2.1i, caravelle was doin 30 odd, has now decided to do 10 mpg?!?
idleing is a bit eratic and the engine has started to heat up...

0 Replies

849 Views

Last post by lastofthehardcore
10 Jul 2008, 20:24
engine number

Last post by Pepperami « 10 Jul 2008, 20:00
Replies: 8
by doodlebug » 10 Jul 2008, 18:44

can anyone tell me where to find the engine number please

8 Replies

1247 Views

Last post by Pepperami
10 Jul 2008, 20:00
power assisted steering help

Last post by lhd « 10 Jul 2008, 19:46
Replies: 3
by lhd » 10 Jul 2008, 17:45

The steering on the missuses car is juddering left and right when parking.
Any ideas what this could be?
fluid seems to be at the correct level.
many...

3 Replies

670 Views

Last post by lhd
10 Jul 2008, 19:46
Are my brakes broke?

Last post by FlowerPower « 10 Jul 2008, 18:20
Replies: 15
by FlowerPower » 03 Jul 2008, 16:30
1

2
I'm on me hols in Wales at the moment. On the way down, I noticed the front brakes starting to squeal. I managed to get the pads replaced this...
15 Replies

2590 Views

Last post by FlowerPower
10 Jul 2008, 18:20
best coil?

Last post by joshb « 10 Jul 2008, 15:07
Replies: 7
by joshb » 09 Jul 2008, 17:38

whats the best coil to get for my 1.9dg and where to buy from? cheers

7 Replies

811 Views

Last post by joshb
10 Jul 2008, 15:07
oil light

Last post by Aidan « 10 Jul 2008, 10:42
Replies: 9
by belle in progress » 09 Jul 2008, 21:13

oil light

firstly what does it mean, Oil too low, or oil too hot??

i did an oil change bout 10 days ago, drove van twice since, when engine warms...

9 Replies

1274 Views

Last post by Aidan
10 Jul 2008, 10:42
Will this engine fit?

Last post by camper « 10 Jul 2008, 05:19
Replies: 2
by airhead » 09 Jul 2008, 15:18

I can get a 1.9d engine for my 84 1.6d T25 for €400. Its out of a 94 T4 transporter. Is it just a case of changing the sump and mounts or is there...

2 Replies

803 Views

Last post by camper
10 Jul 2008, 05:19
what gasket compounds etc

Last post by stephan « 09 Jul 2008, 23:36
Replies: 8
by stephan » 09 Jul 2008, 19:07

i have just bought a engine gasket kit for my 2.1 wbx but it did not have any compounds for gaskets nuts etc.

what should i use on what parts? and...

8 Replies

1227 Views

Last post by stephan
09 Jul 2008, 23:36
thermostat housing advice

Last post by Ian Hulley « 09 Jul 2008, 20:05
Replies: 1
by rayecp » 09 Jul 2008, 18:30

help i have just bought a new thermostat housing for my 2.1 t 25 westy,it is the same part number but with a A after the numbers,also the outlet pipe...

1 Replies

470 Views

Last post by Ian Hulley
09 Jul 2008, 20:05
Cruise control help

Last post by Adrian244 « 09 Jul 2008, 17:13
Replies: 4
by Adrian244 » 08 Jul 2008, 19:50

Hi all.

I've searched around and checked through my Haynes manual but can't find any info on the cruise control feature that's fitted on my camper....

4 Replies

939 Views

Last post by Adrian244
09 Jul 2008, 17:13
Gearbox FUBAR ?

Last post by kevtherev « 09 Jul 2008, 11:32
Replies: 4
by Krisis » 09 Jul 2008, 06:44

Hi All,
Ok went to Glastonbury :cry: (worked 132 hours in 10 days) :cry: 380 mile round trip.
On the way down the oil seal on the gearbox went :cry:...

4 Replies

1055 Views

Last post by kevtherev
09 Jul 2008, 11:32
exhaust pipes

Last post by Mr Bean « 09 Jul 2008, 08:52
Replies: 3
by jam » 07 Jul 2008, 18:12

hi, looking to replace exhaust pipes on 2.1 velle or possibly change exsisting set-up ? any advice would be appriecated.

3 Replies

1023 Views

Last post by Mr Bean
09 Jul 2008, 08:52
Gear selection woes... found the prob but need advice

Last post by lhd « 08 Jul 2008, 22:36
Replies: 1
by iain » 08 Jul 2008, 18:46

1.6 turbo diesel 5 speed box

I have just found out why i cannot shift gears.. the selector lever at the rear of the gear link has lost the rear top...

1 Replies

652 Views

Last post by lhd
08 Jul 2008, 22:36
Clutch Slave Cylinder - Bleeding

Last post by richard.w « 08 Jul 2008, 22:03
Replies: 2
by richard.w » 08 Jul 2008, 17:44

I managed to break the brake vacuum pump and cause a leak on the clutch slave cylinder whilst changing the starter (nobody calls me clumsy). I...

2 Replies

669 Views

Last post by richard.w
08 Jul 2008, 22:03
thingy clip that holds on sensor to thermostat housing!

Last post by Hacksawbob « 08 Jul 2008, 21:15
Replies: 3
by quagmire » 08 Jul 2008, 16:51

hi all,please help me!does anyone know where i can get the thingy clip that holds on the sensor to the thermostat housing?i have replaced the housing...

3 Replies

896 Views

Last post by Hacksawbob
08 Jul 2008, 21:15
water pump knackered?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 Jul 2008, 20:01
Replies: 3
by quagmire » 08 Jul 2008, 17:37

sorry to be a pain in the backside everyone but i cant find out if my water pump is knackered.since i bought the van it has overheated(or tried too)...

3 Replies

797 Views

Last post by Ian Hulley
08 Jul 2008, 20:01
Exhaust banging

Last post by Hacksawbob « 08 Jul 2008, 17:05
Replies: 2
by daveangel » 08 Jul 2008, 14:10

Hi all when i start up the van and its turning over the exhaust back box/tailpipe bangs against the body. As soon as its running it all stops. The...

2 Replies

696 Views

Last post by Hacksawbob
08 Jul 2008, 17:05
Which Engine Oil?

Last post by phade « 08 Jul 2008, 16:27
Replies: 15
by hobajay » 07 Jul 2008, 15:10
1

2
Hello all,

I bought some engine oil from a motor spares shop the other day, asking the man in the shops advice on which oil I would need (am a new...
15 Replies

3140 Views

Last post by phade
08 Jul 2008, 16:27
sorting out a smokey 1.6d

Last post by jamesc76 « 08 Jul 2008, 14:41
Replies: 1
by airhead » 08 Jul 2008, 12:46

I just got a new van and the engine is burning oil. Its not all that eager to rev either but it doesn't sound bad and starts easily. Am I p!ssing...

1 Replies

451 Views

Last post by jamesc76
08 Jul 2008, 14:41
T25 Cutting out proplem - OK lets start again!

Last post by syncrosimon « 08 Jul 2008, 07:00
Replies: 18
by Mr Bean » 02 Jul 2008, 08:39
1

2
After chucking a few bob and about a weeks worth of faffing at my 2.1 w/cooled digijet T25. I thought I had it cracked however:
Not wishing to break...
18 Replies

8493 Views

Last post by syncrosimon
08 Jul 2008, 07:00
what fits in these holes?

Last post by minke « 08 Jul 2008, 00:17
Replies: 8
by Poseidon » 07 Jul 2008, 21:07

During the ongoing rebuild I was wondering what these holes were for? It looks like it should be for a light?? There are 4 of these, two each side......

8 Replies

1346 Views

Last post by minke
08 Jul 2008, 00:17
Brake fluid reservoir - HELP!

Last post by Mocki « 07 Jul 2008, 21:48
Replies: 6
by mud » 07 Jul 2008, 18:55

I'm overhauling the brakes on my Syncro and am now at the point where I need to fill the brake reservoir before I bleed the pipes. Question is is it...

6 Replies

833 Views

Last post by Mocki
07 Jul 2008, 21:48
carb manifold

Last post by umgum « 07 Jul 2008, 16:46

by umgum » 07 Jul 2008, 16:46

will a 2 litre carb manifold of an 82 model
fit on a 1600 1980 engine
i have seen a pair of solex`s

also would this give me any benefit going from...

0 Replies

693 Views

Last post by umgum
07 Jul 2008, 16:46
no thermostat, why was it taken out ?

Last post by Mr Bean « 07 Jul 2008, 12:11
Replies: 3
by wibble » 07 Jul 2008, 08:35

Yo dudes

Well as some of you may know I was experiencing a cool running engine. Long shot is went to change thermostat and found a chopped up one...

3 Replies

906 Views

Last post by Mr Bean
07 Jul 2008, 12:11
Running on 3 cylinders?

Last post by rodmonty « 07 Jul 2008, 10:27
Replies: 11
by rodmonty » 01 Jul 2008, 21:16

Help appreciated with the following problem that has just occurred on what has been a very reliable and sweet 1.9 petrol camper.

Whilst driving the...

11 Replies

1604 Views

Last post by rodmonty
07 Jul 2008, 10:27
Water pump?

Last post by unhappy camper « 07 Jul 2008, 08:35
Replies: 22
by unhappy camper » 01 Jul 2008, 14:26
1

2
Hi,sorry if this has already been asked. I can't find it on Wiki. I've a 1985 watercooled 1915cc DG engined Caravelle. Is there any difficulties when...
22 Replies

3953 Views

Last post by unhappy camper
07 Jul 2008, 08:35
General maintenance 1986 DG1900

Last post by maxstu « 07 Jul 2008, 00:23
Replies: 2
by maxstu » 04 Jul 2008, 04:41

A few questions in need of answers if you please....

Front to back metal coolant pipe in my DG1.9 engine bay .....what can I paint over it to...

2 Replies

549 Views

Last post by maxstu
07 Jul 2008, 00:23
brake caliper seal perished, is it a DIY job to replace?

Last post by cumbriankeith « 06 Jul 2008, 23:43
Replies: 11
by Willoughby » 01 Jun 2008, 22:50

Just replaced my front brake pads and noticed one of the seals has perished.
Is replacing the seal a job that can be done without to much hastle?...

11 Replies

1920 Views

Last post by cumbriankeith
06 Jul 2008, 23:43
fuel pressure relief valve

Last post by slim_adi « 06 Jul 2008, 20:40
Replies: 2
by slim_adi » 05 Jul 2008, 11:39

just had some work done on the van - a 1989 german 2.1 multivan - and ive been advised that the wrong fuel pressure relief valve has been fitted

the...

2 Replies

586 Views

Last post by slim_adi
06 Jul 2008, 20:40
Coolant leak

Last post by Mr Bean « 06 Jul 2008, 19:24
Replies: 6
by kungfulemming » 05 Jul 2008, 14:13

Parked bus on steep hill, with engine at lowest point, couple of hours later noticed coolant leaking which hadn't occured in first hour and a half....

6 Replies

2429 Views

Last post by Mr Bean
06 Jul 2008, 19:24
Oily Turbo......What should I do...?

Last post by peepingheads « 06 Jul 2008, 17:13
Replies: 2
by peepingheads » 06 Jul 2008, 10:29

Hello

Managed to sort the oil in the water problem out, replaced the oil cooler and it's all good now. Found a small water leak, one of the hoses...

2 Replies

776 Views

Last post by peepingheads
06 Jul 2008, 17:13
Thermostat housing.....help required!!

Last post by ermie571 « 06 Jul 2008, 16:39
Replies: 8
by ermie571 » 05 Jul 2008, 18:57

4 bolts.....1 spanner......3 turn.....1 rounded...get the rounded one to turn....then one of the others just turns....and turns....and turns....

Its...

8 Replies

1256 Views

Last post by ermie571
06 Jul 2008, 16:39
significant oil consumption 1.6td

Last post by swell2316 « 06 Jul 2008, 15:48
Replies: 3
by swell2316 » 27 Jun 2008, 14:59

Hello all, I have a problem with oil consumption. I have recently had a new turbo fitted, since then I have not done a great deal of miles but a few...

3 Replies

911 Views

Last post by swell2316
06 Jul 2008, 15:48
drop spindles for a t3

Last post by ELVIS « 06 Jul 2008, 14:54
Replies: 4
by curtis_caddy » 05 Jul 2008, 12:03

Obviously got to much time on my hands follwing a hernia op this week, read most of my comics now, i see that drop spindles are available for other...

4 Replies

1020 Views

Last post by ELVIS
06 Jul 2008, 14:54
Engine cutting out

Last post by lancaster « 06 Jul 2008, 13:20
Replies: 8
by lancaster » 04 Jul 2008, 20:17

Hi all you T25 nuts, :D
I am the lucky owner of a 1988 caravelle 1915 cc :D and when i bought it the temp gauge did not work :( , so i check out the...

8 Replies

1527 Views

Last post by lancaster
06 Jul 2008, 13:20
1.9TD exhaust query

Last post by ELVIS « 06 Jul 2008, 12:17
Replies: 3
by talkingwhippet » 22 Jun 2008, 17:18

Hi all,
been sorting out my camper that I bought back in March.
It had already been converted to AAZ from a CS diesel - although conversion pretty...

3 Replies

988 Views

Last post by ELVIS
06 Jul 2008, 12:17
What does the Starter Motor Bush do?

Last post by Therunner « 06 Jul 2008, 10:59
Replies: 4
by irishkeet » 04 Jul 2008, 11:11

On advice from a fellow camper I'm planning on changing my starter motor bush soon on my Aircooled 2l westy

Found all the info on how to do it from...

4 Replies

878 Views

Last post by Therunner
06 Jul 2008, 10:59
T25 - water light

Last post by kevtherev « 05 Jul 2008, 12:05
Replies: 2
by sussex_yellow » 05 Jul 2008, 09:07

Im looking for a bit of advice on a water guage light. Im hoping this is just electrical ! :?

Essentially I have a water cooled 1.9DG engine in my...

2 Replies

575 Views

Last post by kevtherev
05 Jul 2008, 12:05
what do i need for a rebuild?

Last post by Therunner « 05 Jul 2008, 10:22
Replies: 15
by bennwedge » 20 Nov 2006, 21:28
1

2
im going to start rebuilding my engine next week as ive buggered it (its a 2lt aircooloed). Can anyone recommend an specific tools, equpiment,...
15 Replies

1945 Views

Last post by Therunner
05 Jul 2008, 10:22
How do you replace a gearstick?

Last post by Plasticman « 04 Jul 2008, 21:54
Replies: 15
by cozmik » 04 Jul 2008, 19:24
1

2
Please tell me that you just undo all the nots'n'bolts, slide the new one in and do them all back up again.

Or give me the bad news I suppose.

Oh...
15 Replies

1930 Views

Last post by Plasticman
04 Jul 2008, 21:54
Newly rebuilt motor burning oil

Last post by Mr Bean « 04 Jul 2008, 21:11
Replies: 6
by dekker » 03 Jul 2008, 09:48

Hi, think I know what the answer's going to be but thought i'd ask first.
The motor is a 1776 CT that I've rebuilt myself using mainly secondhand...

6 Replies

1297 Views

Last post by Mr Bean
04 Jul 2008, 21:11
Autobox starter, Crunchie, grating....but is it the starter?

Last post by KarlT « 04 Jul 2008, 18:51
Replies: 10
by KarlT » 30 Jun 2008, 15:44

Hi again.... :roll:

Auto starter this time.
For a while now there has been a horrible noise when starting.
On list to do but as it always did...

10 Replies

953 Views

Last post by KarlT
04 Jul 2008, 18:51
Engine running too cool ?

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Jul 2008, 16:50
Replies: 13
by wibble » 26 May 2008, 20:31

Checked thru wiki and searched loadsa post but could one of you techy geniuses please help me out cos I still ain't sure what my problem is, if...

13 Replies

2477 Views

Last post by kevtherev
04 Jul 2008, 16:50
Stainless Steel Exhaust System

Last post by Strange Brew « 04 Jul 2008, 12:27
Replies: 10
by Strange Brew » 02 Jul 2008, 17:31

Considering investing in a stainless system . Looked at what vw speedshop have ( pricey ! ) Keeping the van long term so i see it as fit and forget...

10 Replies

1741 Views

Last post by Strange Brew
04 Jul 2008, 12:27
Digijet ECU needed for waterboxer

Last post by syncrosimon « 04 Jul 2008, 07:21
Replies: 2
by Mr Bean » 03 Jul 2008, 21:52

As you may have seen in posts I am in serious trouble with my T25 2.1 w/cooled digijet which has had the entire ignition system replaced and all the...

2 Replies

635 Views

Last post by syncrosimon
04 Jul 2008, 07:21
2.1 tuning

Last post by ..lee.. « 03 Jul 2008, 22:49

by ..lee.. » 03 Jul 2008, 22:49

ok guys how well does the 2.1 respond to simple bolt on mods like free flow exhaust, k+n filter and high lift rockers, or more to the point is it...

0 Replies

804 Views

Last post by ..lee..
03 Jul 2008, 22:49
1.9 w/c smoke on start up

Last post by Laurie « 03 Jul 2008, 20:39
Replies: 1
by robs5230 » 03 Jul 2008, 19:19

here i am again but bravely / stupidly the van is now my daily drive.

and getting more attention than the wife !!!!!!!!!!!

so her it is : on...

1 Replies

447 Views

Last post by Laurie
03 Jul 2008, 20:39
cooling issue 1.9 watercooled

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Jul 2008, 19:32
Replies: 3
by robs5230 » 03 Jul 2008, 19:10

my first w/c t25 and just want reassuring . my van runs with the temp guage a gnats under 1/2 way when under load. When on a constant flat road with...

3 Replies

643 Views

Last post by kevtherev
03 Jul 2008, 19:32
Diesel Stainless Steel Exhast

Last post by Simon Baxter « 03 Jul 2008, 18:13
Replies: 2
by Krisis » 02 Jul 2008, 19:30

Hi All
Ok its a low powered 1.6 n/a diesel, at the moment :D
but I would like to put a pretty, shiny exhaust on it preferably one with twin tail...

2 Replies

561 Views

Last post by Simon Baxter
03 Jul 2008, 18:13

New Topic

15205 topics

Page 237 of 305
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
235
236
237
238
239
…
305
Next

Return to Board Index

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum