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1.9 watercooled spark plugs

Last post by robs5230 « 03 Jul 2008, 18:11
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by robs5230 » 02 Jul 2008, 12:33

can any one reccommend the best plugs to get?
i have a 1984 watercooled 1.9
plugs in are 3 electrode type with the thin threaded post
thanks rob

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Last post by robs5230
03 Jul 2008, 18:11
bubbles appearing in header tanker

Last post by jebiga41 « 03 Jul 2008, 00:34
Replies: 3
by jebiga41 » 02 Jul 2008, 22:34

sorry guys another cooling question had a front pipe leak on the way back but fixed it seemed to go ok and also bled the system but air keeps...

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Last post by jebiga41
03 Jul 2008, 00:34
small tank above passenger front wheel??

Last post by The_blue « 02 Jul 2008, 15:38
Replies: 12
by Anonymous » 29 Jun 2008, 16:22

excuse me for being a numpty but whats it for??

:?

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Last post by The_blue
02 Jul 2008, 15:38
High oil usage!!

Last post by The_blue « 02 Jul 2008, 15:35
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by Fully Loaded Cali' » 28 Jun 2008, 21:25

I have a 1.6TD JX. Engine is dry, no leaks from underneath, no oil in water, no smoky exhaust, no oil on the tailgate but am using 4.5ltr's every 600...

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Last post by The_blue
02 Jul 2008, 15:35
Early T25 calipers (ATE ones not Girling)

Last post by windysurfer « 02 Jul 2008, 15:05
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by dugcati » 01 Jul 2008, 17:57

Yo folks......

I am asking does anyone know where/who does the early ATE calliper kits?

I am after pistons/seals/brake pad pins and the X shaped...

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Last post by windysurfer
02 Jul 2008, 15:05
alternative / aftermarket air filter 1.9 watercooled

Last post by robs5230 « 02 Jul 2008, 12:00

by robs5230 » 02 Jul 2008, 12:00

does anyone know of any aftermarket air filters that are any good .
still got a standard one fitted .
also what do you do with vaccum pipes ?

thanks...

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Last post by robs5230
02 Jul 2008, 12:00
Water Tank sensor

Last post by Joker Kev « 02 Jul 2008, 10:53

by Joker Kev » 02 Jul 2008, 10:53

I opened my water tank to clean ready for refilling (the tank has been empty for some time) but noticed an oily liquid in the bottom of the tank....

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Last post by Joker Kev
02 Jul 2008, 10:53
Gearbox oil leak

Last post by Krisis « 02 Jul 2008, 08:29
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by Krisis » 02 Jul 2008, 06:59

Having just had the gearbox out to change the clutch
I am not a happy bunny as I now have a leak from the seal around the spindle that slots into...

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Last post by Krisis
02 Jul 2008, 08:29
Metal engine coolant pipe hole

Last post by shepster « 02 Jul 2008, 07:29
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by markdspark » 01 Jul 2008, 22:25

:?: T25 1982 water cooled engine code DG
Suddenly lost all coolant while returning from Glastonbury. {Many thanks to Paul for a speedy recovery to...

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Last post by shepster
02 Jul 2008, 07:29
Petrol Pump

Last post by shepster « 02 Jul 2008, 07:26
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by StussyBoy » 01 Jul 2008, 20:03

Can anyone help me, I have a 1984 T25 and the fuel pump has packed in, but its not a normal petrol pump its a mechanical pump with the inlet and...

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Last post by shepster
02 Jul 2008, 07:26
breather pipe hose

Last post by Anonymous « 02 Jul 2008, 07:18
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by Anonymous » 02 Jul 2008, 07:00

The end pieces that attach to the expansion tanks have perished. It looks like the old cord type pipe. Can I replace it with standard rubber fuel...

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Last post by Anonymous
02 Jul 2008, 07:18
Replacement gear-stick assembly etc., etc.

Last post by Mocki « 02 Jul 2008, 07:08
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by wasp229 » 01 Jul 2008, 16:46

Just returned from 2 weeks in Scotland where the gear stick in my diesel T25 (1984) broke off....and it's only 24 years old.....I've looked at the...

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Last post by Mocki
02 Jul 2008, 07:08
rocker covers

Last post by Fritz « 01 Jul 2008, 23:55
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by fried chicken » 01 Jul 2008, 18:45

Has anyone used these?

Looks like a good replacement for the standard ones as mine are corroded.

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Last post by Fritz
01 Jul 2008, 23:55
oil spots

Last post by callanish « 01 Jul 2008, 23:00
Replies: 2
by callanish » 30 Jun 2008, 23:46

I have a 2.1 water cooled petrol engine which has a small but noticeable oil leak from under the engine.
Can someone advise where this could be...

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Last post by callanish
01 Jul 2008, 23:00
Thirsty bus?

Last post by syncrosimon « 01 Jul 2008, 22:51
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by t25blue » 01 Jul 2008, 22:31

Not had my 1.9 petrol 1984 autosleeper very long, but looks like she's a bit thirsty, i reckon i`m only gettin about 20 to the gallon at the moment,...

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Last post by syncrosimon
01 Jul 2008, 22:51
Mixed warnings

Last post by J188 « 01 Jul 2008, 21:33
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by uniB » 01 Jul 2008, 20:21

I wish, just once, I could get in my van, drive it somewhere and come back again, without having a problem...

I had an alarm and mobiliser fitted...

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Last post by J188
01 Jul 2008, 21:33
rocker covers

Last post by Verne « 01 Jul 2008, 19:15
Replies: 1
by fried chicken » 01 Jul 2008, 18:45

Has anyone used these?

Looks like a good replacement for the standard ones as mine are corroded.

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Last post by Verne
01 Jul 2008, 19:15
Diesel Injectors

Last post by BigTam « 01 Jul 2008, 16:00
Replies: 4
by BigTam » 23 Jun 2008, 22:03

Bought 4 Bosch injectors from VW, one is leaking, did change out leak off pipes, not them it is the actual injector that is leaking, now found out...

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Last post by BigTam
01 Jul 2008, 16:00
Diesel starter motor repair?

Last post by AlanR « 01 Jul 2008, 13:59
Replies: 4
by AlanR » 01 Jul 2008, 10:31

My starter has been slipping and on removal the shaft is flapping about a bit!!!

The end of the shaft has a bush on it that looks as though it...

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Last post by AlanR
01 Jul 2008, 13:59
anti rollbar links broke again

Last post by Fritz « 01 Jul 2008, 10:46
Replies: 1
by Artio » 01 Jul 2008, 09:26

Help please,my anti rollbar links broke and were replaced with new ones a year ago,
within a week one of the new ones had broken.
Now both have...

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Last post by Fritz
01 Jul 2008, 10:46
rubber sound

Last post by HarryMann « 01 Jul 2008, 09:19
Replies: 10
by hercules » 30 Jun 2008, 21:21

when it come to thing like this im lost :cry: well when i go over humps on one side of the van sound like some lose and make a rubber sound look...

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Last post by HarryMann
01 Jul 2008, 09:19
Snapped gear stick!

Last post by Therunner « 01 Jul 2008, 08:47
Replies: 8
by burnso » 30 Jun 2008, 09:00

Folks,

I have a 1.9 DG with a snapped gear stick (halfway up the shaft)! Am I correct in thinking all gearsticks are the same? If so, any ideas...

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Last post by Therunner
01 Jul 2008, 08:47
t25 rear shock absorbers help

Last post by Red Westie « 01 Jul 2008, 08:44
Replies: 3
by gti mad man » 30 Jun 2008, 18:05

I ordered this from jk they are a decent make sachs but had a thought my vans a camper so will they be good enough?

I have been told hevay duty will...

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Last post by Red Westie
01 Jul 2008, 08:44
Inlet Manifold Heater Element

Last post by Mocki « 30 Jun 2008, 22:39
Replies: 1
by Steve T » 30 Jun 2008, 22:32

Hi all, Have serched TQ&A + Wiki unable to find any info on Inlet manifold heater element, question is... what current will this draw when ignition...

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Last post by Mocki
30 Jun 2008, 22:39
Spark plugs

Last post by Bogwoppit « 30 Jun 2008, 20:16
Replies: 11
by Bogwoppit » 28 Jun 2008, 18:06

Ok, I went to Halfords and they told me which spark plugs to get, so I did... and when I got them home they don't fit because of the little metal...

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Last post by Bogwoppit
30 Jun 2008, 20:16
Digijet ECU's

Last post by bigherb « 30 Jun 2008, 19:17
Replies: 3
by blackdog » 30 Jun 2008, 16:17

Does anyone refurb digijet ecu modules or are they just scrap?

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Last post by bigherb
30 Jun 2008, 19:17
Horn not working....Where to look now?

Last post by KarlT « 30 Jun 2008, 19:08
Replies: 14
by KarlT » 26 Jun 2008, 18:21

Hi,

MOT next week I thought I'd better have another look at my non-working horn.

I've tried a different horn...........................just very...

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Last post by KarlT
30 Jun 2008, 19:08
fitting power steering to LHD westy

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 30 Jun 2008, 18:49
Replies: 3
by keith » 29 Jun 2008, 18:41

If I were to drop onto a LHD power steering rack.....

what else would I need
what would I expect to pay for the bits

and....

how big a job /...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
30 Jun 2008, 18:49
rumbly gearbox

Last post by lloyd « 30 Jun 2008, 17:40
Replies: 3
by NewarkNutter » 29 Jun 2008, 14:28

For some years now I have been of the opinion that my gearbox has some worn bearings.
As I have removed the unit in order to replace the spigot...

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Last post by lloyd
30 Jun 2008, 17:40
Unknown VIN number

Last post by caveman « 30 Jun 2008, 16:42
Replies: 8
by syncropatrick » 21 Jun 2008, 08:49

Hi,

My VIN number starts W V 2 Z Z Z 25 which seems strange. Can anyone shed some light on the last 2 Zs? I've double checked and they are not 2s!...

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Last post by caveman
30 Jun 2008, 16:42
MPG with a JX engine.

Last post by BigTam « 30 Jun 2008, 16:03
Replies: 3
by Fully Loaded Cali' » 29 Jun 2008, 22:14

With the current price of Diesel (129.99 /ltr) I get around 60 miles to £10.00, is this about right or am i using as much fuel as i do in engine oil...

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Last post by BigTam
30 Jun 2008, 16:03
Do I have vanagon syndrome and what is/are the cure/s

Last post by Mr Bean « 30 Jun 2008, 14:50
Replies: 12
by Mr Bean » 29 Jun 2008, 19:58

Before anyone pipes up I did use wiki and it did kinda put me in the right direction but:
My E reg T25 2.1DJ (petrol) took us all round France last...

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Last post by Mr Bean
30 Jun 2008, 14:50
Copper pipe to slave cylinder question

Last post by Steve P « 30 Jun 2008, 14:02
Replies: 7
by Steve P » 29 Jun 2008, 16:56

Hi guys n gals

I've checked Wiki and done a search etc. but I can't find anything related to this so here goes:

What's the copper pipe that goes...

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Last post by Steve P
30 Jun 2008, 14:02
More problems

Last post by unhappy camper « 30 Jun 2008, 10:00
Replies: 21
by unhappy camper » 27 Jun 2008, 09:13
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Hi,I've got a 1985 1.9 watercooled Caravelle(called Scoobie) with a D.G engine. I've given it a full service,new dissy cap,rotor arm,spark plugs & HT...
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Last post by unhappy camper
30 Jun 2008, 10:00
New rebuild, no oil pressure

Last post by ashman « 30 Jun 2008, 07:07
Replies: 14
by dekker » 26 Jun 2008, 18:40

Hi, finally got round to refitting my rebuilt CT motor today.
Primed oil pump with oil via oil pressure switch as suggested by toomanytoys,...

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Last post by ashman
30 Jun 2008, 07:07
1:1.4 rockers

Last post by toomanytoys « 29 Jun 2008, 20:29
Replies: 7
by dode » 29 Jun 2008, 00:15

Anyone know where I can get solid cam followers for 1.9 DG wbx engine.
I want to fit 1:1.4 ratio Rockers but I assume I need to fit solid cam...

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Last post by toomanytoys
29 Jun 2008, 20:29
Fuel filter

Last post by selimg « 29 Jun 2008, 19:49
Replies: 3
by selimg » 29 Jun 2008, 19:03

So I got this fuel filter off JK and as I'm about to intall it i notice my previous filter is of the small transparent type. Will I have problems...

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Last post by selimg
29 Jun 2008, 19:49
Thermostat housing

Last post by scoobydrew « 29 Jun 2008, 19:18
Replies: 5
by scoobydrew » 27 Jun 2008, 21:25

Does any one know what size the 2 bolts that attach the complete housing to the engine are.
I think they are about 6 - 8 mm allen key heads.

thanks...

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Last post by scoobydrew
29 Jun 2008, 19:18
JX turbo oil feed pipe?

Last post by HarryMann « 29 Jun 2008, 14:52
Replies: 4
by T-3PO » 29 Jun 2008, 07:15

A bit of a long shot really, but does anyone in the Beds, Herts, Bucks area know where I could get, off the shelf, the turbo oil feed pipe for a JX...

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Last post by HarryMann
29 Jun 2008, 14:52
JX turbo to AAZ- support bracket....do i need one??

Last post by camper « 29 Jun 2008, 07:33
Replies: 1
by sundial » 28 Jun 2008, 20:16

I hope somebody can offer some advice on this......

Recently I suffered a problem (in France!!!) where my exhaust manifold came loose causing the...

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Last post by camper
29 Jun 2008, 07:33
1.6 TD JX Dump Valve.

Last post by ELVIS « 29 Jun 2008, 00:37
Replies: 4
by Fully Loaded Cali' » 28 Jun 2008, 22:07

Where is it???? :shock:

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Last post by ELVIS
29 Jun 2008, 00:37
Anything i need to know before changing gear box? - Its ok!!

Last post by ringo « 27 Jun 2008, 20:52
Replies: 8
by ringo » 26 Jun 2008, 16:44

Just got back from work - the van is making a horrible rattling/vibration noise. I havent had chance to have a look yet (too tired) but it have a...

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Last post by ringo
27 Jun 2008, 20:52
Which grade oil ?

Last post by R0B « 27 Jun 2008, 20:21
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by Snag20 » 27 Jun 2008, 19:15

Have tonite fitted my 1.9t/ d AAZ into the velle replacing the knacked 1.6T/D JR.

Have NOT connected anything up yet.

What grade oil should I...

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Last post by R0B
27 Jun 2008, 20:21
Exhaust Part?

Last post by gally « 27 Jun 2008, 18:06
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by mwheatley » 27 Jun 2008, 10:24

Hi All,

Anyone know where I can get a new small tailpipe piece from for my exhaust? See pic below:

I also need to get a new exhaust for the...

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Last post by gally
27 Jun 2008, 18:06
Reving on its own Diesel.

Last post by skell « 27 Jun 2008, 17:44
Replies: 18
by Snag20 » 24 May 2008, 16:29
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1.6T/D

I have now I believe correctly timed this in at 1mm TDC and cam timing is correct.

Starts very easily and ticks over very smooth and not too...
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Last post by skell
27 Jun 2008, 17:44
engines???

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Jun 2008, 17:22
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by elsonites » 27 Jun 2008, 15:28

Hi can anyone help me? I'm looking to replace the 1.6td engine in my van it's an 1986 t25 i need something a bit more fuel economical and it has to...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Jun 2008, 17:22
Does petrol age, go off???

Last post by amazingdave « 27 Jun 2008, 09:40
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by 4gearwonder » 23 Jun 2008, 19:50
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Hi all,

Don't know if this anyone's had a prob with this, but any info appreciated as always :)

If a vehicle has petrol in it and has been...
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Last post by amazingdave
27 Jun 2008, 09:40
tappets a/c 2lt

Last post by jonnyshowbiz « 27 Jun 2008, 08:44
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by jonnyshowbiz » 21 Jun 2008, 10:14

Hi Guys,
I have solid tappets in my bus with the original push rods, any ideas what the gaps should be??
thanks in advance

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Last post by jonnyshowbiz
27 Jun 2008, 08:44
Can you get a t25 with power stearing?

Last post by BenT « 26 Jun 2008, 20:36
Replies: 7
by pollycamper » 24 Jun 2008, 20:34

Can you get a t25 with power stearing? If so from what year. My Sister in law wants a van but as she will be doing all the driving anything that...

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Last post by BenT
26 Jun 2008, 20:36
Gearleaver overtravel

Last post by kevino « 26 Jun 2008, 20:07
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by kevino » 25 Jun 2008, 19:56

Hi , I don't believe I had this problem before my engine was removed .

The ball on the gearbox selector comes out of the socket which is on the...

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26 Jun 2008, 20:07

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