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bin standing a while will turn very slow but wont start !!!

Last post by Mocki « 26 Jun 2008, 18:58
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by camper2555 » 26 Jun 2008, 18:54

i have had this animal for 3 years now as a project it has been started but now it wont turn fast enough to start even with a brand new battery and...

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Last post by Mocki
26 Jun 2008, 18:58
Front Disc and Pad Replacement/Renewal

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Jun 2008, 17:06
Replies: 5
by Slackbladder » 26 Jun 2008, 08:55

Morning all

How much would be regarded 'as fair' for the replacement of the front disks and pads on a G90 1.9DG autosleeper.

No london weighting...

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Jun 2008, 17:06
5 speed gear box

Last post by TR « 26 Jun 2008, 16:29
Replies: 7
by IanMills » 25 Jun 2008, 20:34

Hi all, just a quickie can I fit a five speed gearbox ( code AAP ) to a 1.9 DG easily?
Thanks

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Last post by TR
26 Jun 2008, 16:29
engine weight

Last post by Mocki « 26 Jun 2008, 15:00
Replies: 11
by mfacer » 24 Jun 2008, 13:56

does anyone know the weight (kg) of a DG water boxer engine? looking at a secondhand engine and trying to work out shipping costs???

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Last post by Mocki
26 Jun 2008, 15:00
Alternator Brush Packs

Last post by Ian Hulley « 26 Jun 2008, 14:51
Replies: 2
by Ian Hulley » 26 Jun 2008, 14:22

Are the brush packs all the same or does this differentiate a 65a from a 90a alternator ? I ask 'cos a very nice man gave me a knackered Bosch alt....

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Last post by Ian Hulley
26 Jun 2008, 14:51
20w 50 oil to stop B.O.D?!

Last post by barney « 26 Jun 2008, 13:55
Replies: 6
by barney » 25 Jun 2008, 12:19

Hi Folks

I'm thinking of going down the 20w 50 oil route to help my tired 1.6 TD engine (and hopefully lose the buzzer of doom.)

Which brand do you...

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Last post by barney
26 Jun 2008, 13:55
Info on brake shoes and rear wheel bearings

Last post by Verne « 26 Jun 2008, 12:01
Replies: 3
by Jamiedyer » 26 Jun 2008, 01:01

Hi all
I need to replace the rear wheel bearings and brake shoes on the van.
have heard different things regarding which brand for the bearings.
just...

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Last post by Verne
26 Jun 2008, 12:01
2.1 water pumps

Last post by skell « 26 Jun 2008, 11:25
Replies: 9
by ..lee.. » 19 Jun 2008, 20:32

are gsf water pumps ok or shoulkd i buy from vw, also the 2 piece water pipe that runs under the crank pully seems obsolete where can i get one from...

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Last post by skell
26 Jun 2008, 11:25
Replacing fuel breather pipes

Last post by skell « 26 Jun 2008, 11:21
Replies: 11
by Bogwoppit » 24 Jun 2008, 13:30

I think mine have gone/worn, so I am going to have a go at fitting some new ones. I've got the pipe and my Haynes manual at the ready :lol:

Bearing...

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Last post by skell
26 Jun 2008, 11:21
aaz flywheel tdc help please........arghhhhhhhhh

Last post by Snag20 « 26 Jun 2008, 09:58
Replies: 1
by shoooom » 25 Jun 2008, 17:07

hi im after some advice (or a jx flywheel).......

i bought a van with a bodged aaz conversion that had self destructed (i have read plenty about...

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Last post by Snag20
26 Jun 2008, 09:58
Automatic T25 - pros/cons??

Last post by BenT « 26 Jun 2008, 09:23
Replies: 16
by ozzie_owl » 23 Jun 2008, 21:04
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In my search for my first T25 i have come across one with an automatic box. I have never owned an auto so unsure how this affects, value, perfomance,...
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Last post by BenT
26 Jun 2008, 09:23
Smoke on very steep downhill (1.9 dg)

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Jun 2008, 09:22
Replies: 6
by amazingdave » 25 Jun 2008, 21:52

Does anyone else burn oil on very steep downhill grades? like 1 in 3 or 1 in 4?

Both of my recent vans did/ do it on a particularly long and...

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Jun 2008, 09:22
Van Cutting out

Last post by Slackbladder « 26 Jun 2008, 08:36
Replies: 14
by Slackbladder » 21 Jun 2008, 17:15

Hi All

Picked up better half's surprise birthday present today - (1990 G Watercooled Auto Sleeper) today and made it home fine. Hoping to make it...

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Last post by Slackbladder
26 Jun 2008, 08:36
coolent part??

Last post by Fritz « 25 Jun 2008, 21:47
Replies: 2
by fried chicken » 25 Jun 2008, 21:00

Can anyone identify this part of the coolent system, 1988 T25, 1.9 DF code engine, it should have a plastic prt sticking up from the middle but it...

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Last post by Fritz
25 Jun 2008, 21:47
Water pump / belts

Last post by fried chicken « 25 Jun 2008, 20:45
Replies: 2
by fried chicken » 24 Jun 2008, 16:16

Ok, so just did a 300mile round trip at the weekend & 1 mile from home, red flashing lights & temp gauge off the scale, nursed the van home & the...

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Last post by fried chicken
25 Jun 2008, 20:45
HT leads & Plugs solves problem!

Last post by Fritz « 25 Jun 2008, 20:17
Replies: 1
by Steve T » 25 Jun 2008, 00:12

New lease of life for DG 1.9 water cooled after intermintent misfire / holding back under load in high gear (on long up-hill drag's) Changed old 3...

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Last post by Fritz
25 Jun 2008, 20:17
Weight of an engine

Last post by Pepperami « 25 Jun 2008, 18:21
Replies: 2
by Pepperami » 25 Jun 2008, 17:46

Does anyone know what an engine weighs. 1.9 with carb and alternator etc. Thanks

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Last post by Pepperami
25 Jun 2008, 18:21
HELP!!! Retaining Clip for Temperature Sensor

Last post by StewnJo « 25 Jun 2008, 17:13
Replies: 8
by StewnJo » 24 Jun 2008, 15:57

:? Hi all, I had coolant P ing out of the engine of my camper. Turns out that at some point in the past the retaining clip for the temp sensor has...

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Last post by StewnJo
25 Jun 2008, 17:13
Heater fan?

Last post by Bogwoppit « 25 Jun 2008, 16:53
Replies: 6
by Bogwoppit » 24 Jun 2008, 13:21

Is my 1980 T25 supposed to have one?? Cos, like, the heater works - it gets warm, but I can't hear any fan and there's no switch for one... Just the...

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Last post by Bogwoppit
25 Jun 2008, 16:53
Locking water filler cap

Last post by BenT « 25 Jun 2008, 09:12
Replies: 3
by callanish » 24 Jun 2008, 23:00

Hi

I have a Westfalia conversion and the key for the locking water filler cap is of course lost so I cant get the top off
can anyone suggest how i...

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Last post by BenT
25 Jun 2008, 09:12
123ignition for the Aircooled Volkswagen engines, 123\VW-R-V

Last post by toomanytoys « 24 Jun 2008, 16:48
Replies: 7
by irishkeet » 22 Jun 2008, 16:56

Hello all

Just wondering if anyone knows anything about this dizzy, couldnt find anything on the site....

more info

I was chatting to a...

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Last post by toomanytoys
24 Jun 2008, 16:48
Horn don't work and Roof strut question

Last post by Bogwoppit « 24 Jun 2008, 13:24
Replies: 15
by Bogwoppit » 18 Jun 2008, 10:02
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I thought I would put them both in one thread so as not to clog! :lol:

Firstly, my horn doesn't work. Is it a pretty simple case of taking the...
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Last post by Bogwoppit
24 Jun 2008, 13:24
Turbo issues

Last post by Joker Kev « 24 Jun 2008, 10:59
Replies: 2
by Joker Kev » 24 Jun 2008, 09:48

I think my turbo may not be functioning properly or at all (based on the fact that it doesn't kick in at speed as it should). My questions are:

How...

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Last post by Joker Kev
24 Jun 2008, 10:59
recon engines 1900DG

Last post by SYNCRO « 24 Jun 2008, 10:29
Replies: 6
by mfacer » 20 Jun 2008, 19:06

I am looking to replace the 1900 waterboxer dg in my camper. Anyone got any advice? I have found there are 3 ready built options, Verge or Remtec or...

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Last post by SYNCRO
24 Jun 2008, 10:29
2.1 dj black smoke?

Last post by rustyt25 « 23 Jun 2008, 23:41
Replies: 11
by raddo j » 20 Jun 2008, 19:02

hello all,
was wondering if anyone has had this problem?
i have a 2.1 dj syncro velle.
the van sometimes, and getting more frequent, runs really...

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Last post by rustyt25
23 Jun 2008, 23:41
Black Smoke

Last post by HarryMann « 23 Jun 2008, 23:26
Replies: 3
by rustyt25 » 23 Jun 2008, 23:13

After 2 months of behaving itself my 2.1l T25 has started playing up again, no power when it warms up and belching lots of nice black smoke ( black,...

3 Replies

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Last post by HarryMann
23 Jun 2008, 23:26
£20 of diesel in my benzin wasserboxer.......

Last post by dearjohn « 23 Jun 2008, 22:12
Replies: 2
by dearjohn » 23 Jun 2008, 21:50

Today the kid in charge of the petrol pumps managed to pump €20 of diesel into my nearly empty petrol tank. Power was noticable by its absence within...

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Last post by dearjohn
23 Jun 2008, 22:12
Where can I get a fuel filler nozzle?

Last post by shallyscarlet « 23 Jun 2008, 18:28
Replies: 6
by Foxy » 23 Jun 2008, 07:54

By Tomorrow?!

It seems that they've discontinued the plastic fuel neck that goes from the tank to the rubber bit on the later tanks. I've got an '81...

6 Replies

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Last post by shallyscarlet
23 Jun 2008, 18:28
gearbox oil leak

Last post by funkypaul « 23 Jun 2008, 10:57
Replies: 4
by gixersteven » 22 Jun 2008, 21:04

I have a leak on my gearbox, I beleive it to be from the seals around the driveshafts, Is it just a matter off removing the drive shaft and replacing...

4 Replies

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Last post by funkypaul
23 Jun 2008, 10:57
Replace Aircooled fan with electric one?

Last post by Laurie « 23 Jun 2008, 09:25
Replies: 2
by dugcati » 21 Jun 2008, 18:32

Yo folks.....

Has anyone seen/heard or done a conversion on an Aircooled that replaces the bhp sapping crank driven cooling fan with an electric...

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Last post by Laurie
23 Jun 2008, 09:25
Chugging?

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Jun 2008, 09:23
Replies: 2
by rufusontour » 23 Jun 2008, 08:52

Hi my poor Van keeps chugging I mean by that, jolting it's fine for the fisrt 10 minutes then it starts normally, the faster we are going the more...

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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Jun 2008, 09:23
New tanks.

Last post by Laurie « 23 Jun 2008, 09:14

by Laurie » 23 Jun 2008, 09:14

Many aftermarket tanks don't have a little mushroom looking filter fitted on the pick up pipe. This mean that flakes of paint from the original...

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Last post by Laurie
23 Jun 2008, 09:14
CU Back firing help

Last post by Laurie « 23 Jun 2008, 09:01
Replies: 18
by Uberpussy » 22 Jun 2008, 13:40
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Ok I've just installed a CU Aircooled dual carb in replacement of my water cooled and it's running bad, back firing all over the place and cutting...
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Last post by Laurie
23 Jun 2008, 09:01
Got the heater going - the quick and dirty way

Last post by Stefvan « 22 Jun 2008, 21:53
Replies: 7
by Stefvan » 15 Jun 2008, 13:08

The dash came off easily in about 45 minutes. Then the fun started. There are six screws that hold the heater box on. The bottom two are easy though...

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Last post by Stefvan
22 Jun 2008, 21:53
Engine number location

Last post by ramses « 22 Jun 2008, 18:59
Replies: 2
by ramses » 22 Jun 2008, 18:44

Hi there can anyone please advise as to where i can find my engine number.....engine has been changed so looking on the reg document no good as it...

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Last post by ramses
22 Jun 2008, 18:59
2.1 DJ flooding

Last post by Dave Cook « 22 Jun 2008, 15:57
Replies: 8
by Dave Cook » 17 Jun 2008, 19:34

First time on forum so apologies if not following standard route.

I've got problems with my 2.1 DJ injection system. Van passed MOT and then...

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Last post by Dave Cook
22 Jun 2008, 15:57
What Engine do I have?

Last post by Mocki « 22 Jun 2008, 13:27
Replies: 3
by Easy Tiger » 21 Jun 2008, 17:16

Hi there,

forgive the 'dumb' question but ... ...

I need to get a new fuel pump for my van - I've been asked what kind of engine I have - how do I...

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Last post by Mocki
22 Jun 2008, 13:27
New clutch with new engine?

Last post by ryoc « 22 Jun 2008, 10:45
Replies: 14
by ryoc » 21 Jun 2008, 19:28

I am having a replacement engine fitted into my 1990 2.1 auto Caravelle next week. It has done 103,000 miles, would it be a good idea to change the...

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Last post by ryoc
22 Jun 2008, 10:45
1.9 wasser box rebuild part ?

Last post by Laurie « 21 Jun 2008, 18:29
Replies: 8
by mrbeans » 16 Jun 2008, 17:56

I've undertaken a rebuild after the water leak from my 1985 DG 1.9 water cooled got really bad. After trying to change the studs in the engine casing...

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Last post by Laurie
21 Jun 2008, 18:29
Wanting a syncro stance.....Hard to get?

Last post by ..lee.. « 21 Jun 2008, 12:06
Replies: 1
by KarlT » 21 Jun 2008, 10:15

Hi all.

Just thinking again. How hard is it to get the syncro look/ride height?
Anyone lifted their 2wd? What did you do? how did it handle/feel?...

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Last post by ..lee..
21 Jun 2008, 12:06
webber carbs V's standard

Last post by jonnyshowbiz « 21 Jun 2008, 10:19
Replies: 2
by alexmehrban » 20 Jun 2008, 18:33

Hi guy's,

i have a 2lt Aircooled 1980 VW T25, why do people swop there standard solex carbs for webber carbs?

Is a webber faster? more economical?...

2 Replies

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Last post by jonnyshowbiz
21 Jun 2008, 10:19
1991 handbrake cables

Last post by toomanytoys « 21 Jun 2008, 10:15
Replies: 1
by normandybrit » 21 Jun 2008, 10:13

I need to buy a replacement rear handbrake cable online for my 1991 t25. All of the shops i come across list the rear cables as being for 1979 - 90....

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Last post by toomanytoys
21 Jun 2008, 10:15
Fuel Pump

Last post by cumbriankeith « 21 Jun 2008, 08:25
Replies: 6
by blue66bug » 19 Jun 2008, 18:28

I have not had my camper for long and things have been great, out camping every weekend for last 6 weeks. I would go away this weekend but there is...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
21 Jun 2008, 08:25
"Buzzer of doom" Help with oil pressure

Last post by dirtyroger « 21 Jun 2008, 01:56
Replies: 6
by dirtyroger » 16 Jun 2008, 19:05

Hey folks,

I've just been on my first camping trip with the van and as expected problems started quickley.

The oil pressure light and buzzer...

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Last post by dirtyroger
21 Jun 2008, 01:56
Ignition advance?

Last post by toomanytoys « 20 Jun 2008, 15:40
Replies: 7
by AngeloEvs » 19 Jun 2008, 22:41

need confirmation, to advance the ignition (1.9DG) turn the Dizzy anti-clockwise (when viewed from rear and looking down), searched wiki and thread...

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Last post by toomanytoys
20 Jun 2008, 15:40
Speedo W Value (Non VW)

Last post by CycloneMike « 20 Jun 2008, 08:35
Replies: 2
by CycloneMike » 19 Jun 2008, 16:17

Anybody know what the relationship is between the speedo W value and the gearbox ratios/ wheel size to get the correct speed reading? Is there a...

2 Replies

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Last post by CycloneMike
20 Jun 2008, 08:35
Stainless Exhaust

Last post by Pepperami « 20 Jun 2008, 08:28
Replies: 14
by sevy » 29 Apr 2008, 08:30

I'm biting the bullet with a 2.1 I'm fitting and I'm after a full stainless system preferably with twin exhaust outlets!! Bling Bling anyone got one...

14 Replies

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Last post by Pepperami
20 Jun 2008, 08:28
Help Brake servo pump

Last post by hobopatch « 20 Jun 2008, 06:59
Replies: 3
by hobopatch » 19 Jun 2008, 18:23

Hi everybody, The info I need is will the servo pumo from my old JK fit into the AAZ now fitted as there does not seem to be much pressure from the...

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Last post by hobopatch
20 Jun 2008, 06:59
Fitting Air Cooled in Place of water cooled pit falls/help

Last post by Laurie « 20 Jun 2008, 06:18
Replies: 9
by Uberpussy » 17 Jun 2008, 08:44

Hi,

I've dropped out my near death water boxer and have my 2.0 Aircooled ready to lift in there.

(Yes I know everyone will moan but I like...

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Last post by Laurie
20 Jun 2008, 06:18
How to jet a Pierburg?

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 Jun 2008, 18:36
Replies: 4
by selimg » 18 Jun 2008, 22:43

Is there a website that gives me an idea of how to do it, or can anyone tell me how it's done?

Also where can I get the gasket that goes between the...

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19 Jun 2008, 18:36

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