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Vacuum thing , snorkelbox, rear RHS of DG

Last post by toomanytoys « 09 Sep 2008, 18:22
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by jaylo264 » 09 Sep 2008, 18:16

Does the vacuum thingy DO anything ??

jaylo

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Last post by toomanytoys
09 Sep 2008, 18:22
vaccum advance rubber pipe

Last post by R0B « 09 Sep 2008, 16:46
Replies: 4
by stfc » 09 Sep 2008, 16:28

where can i buy the original type rubber vaccum pipe bound with cotton reinforcing? thanks in advance

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Last post by R0B
09 Sep 2008, 16:46
PLLLEEEEEEEAAASEEEEE help with adjusting my handbrake/...

Last post by Chrissyt « 09 Sep 2008, 16:46
Replies: 17
by Chrissyt » 03 Sep 2008, 19:57
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As above just got in after two hours of trying to adjust my handbrake..

Have replaced one side of the cable as it was worn and rusty, and i guessed...
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Last post by Chrissyt
09 Sep 2008, 16:46
starting a diesel that's been standing 3 years?

Last post by Therunner « 09 Sep 2008, 12:09
Replies: 13
by Therunner » 07 Sep 2008, 20:27

Just picked up a 1988 1.6 Jetta diesel as a hopeful replacement
for my friends t25, does it need the t25s sump putting on it, &
is there any way the...

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Last post by Therunner
09 Sep 2008, 12:09
CLICKING SOUND WHEN STARTING UP & LIGHTS ON DASH

Last post by Red Westie « 09 Sep 2008, 10:54
Replies: 6
by bigfish » 02 Sep 2008, 15:06

I KNOW THAT THERE ARE TOPICS OUT THERE ALREADY REGARDING THE CLICKING NOISE, BUT I HAVE RECENTLY REPLACED THE STARTER AS IT WASN'T DISENGAGING AND...

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Last post by Red Westie
09 Sep 2008, 10:54
Aircooled - oil warning light

Last post by Therunner « 09 Sep 2008, 10:15
Replies: 18
by Dartmoor » 04 Sep 2008, 20:03
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Is this really bad news - the red oil light on my Aircooled T25 flickers on idle. Just giving a few revs and it goes out again. When driving its fine...
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Last post by Therunner
09 Sep 2008, 10:15
sticking in gear HELP

Last post by bigfish « 09 Sep 2008, 09:59
Replies: 7
by jebiga41 » 29 Aug 2008, 09:20

sorry guys looked at wiki but still not sure a while back my syncro started to feel like it had pressure upon it when trying to select out of third...

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Last post by bigfish
09 Sep 2008, 09:59
Firing on three cylinders help!

Last post by Therunner « 08 Sep 2008, 21:32
Replies: 11
by katykoo » 05 Sep 2008, 12:33

:( After spending many, many hours getting Bertha stripped of her ugly paint work, and nearly completeing her beautiful orange Rustoleum paint, her...

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Last post by Therunner
08 Sep 2008, 21:32
Radiator bleed screw, where are you?

Last post by Syncro G « 08 Sep 2008, 21:05
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by Blue Meanies » 08 Sep 2008, 20:59

Fitting a new hose on Jx turbo diesel transporter tomorrow, read the wiki on refilling all good but where is rad bleed screw and how do i get to it?...

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Last post by Syncro G
08 Sep 2008, 21:05
Cooling ? or not as the case maybe

Last post by Krisis « 08 Sep 2008, 20:49
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by Krisis » 08 Sep 2008, 20:33

Hi All :D

ADVICE/HELP NEEDED PLEASE

1600 n/a diesel, 4 speed, CS spec rad, bleed top left hand corner.

I have fitted an aux water temp gauge,...

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Last post by Krisis
08 Sep 2008, 20:49
1700 diesel no start!!!!!! AGAIN!!!

Last post by Syncro G « 08 Sep 2008, 19:58
Replies: 3
by BIG D » 08 Sep 2008, 16:42

Hi all just had van back from sprayers and they left the radio on nice one!!!! So the battery is dead,got it started from jump leads.I left it...

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Last post by Syncro G
08 Sep 2008, 19:58
T25 - Loss of engine power after long drive

Last post by ghost123uk « 08 Sep 2008, 14:14
Replies: 11
by philos » 03 Sep 2008, 19:27

I have recently purchased a T25 sheldon hightop 2.0 Aircooled 1981 Webber carburettor conversion fitted, On a recent trip to the Gower i experienced...

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Last post by ghost123uk
08 Sep 2008, 14:14
Any HELP PLEASE - Cylinder Head Exhaust Bolts Broken

Last post by Plasticman « 07 Sep 2008, 22:28
Replies: 12
by mistermoo » 04 Sep 2008, 20:25

Oh bugger we've taken our van to have a complete new exhaust fitted and have been told ALL the bolt heads going into the cylinder head have snapped...

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Last post by Plasticman
07 Sep 2008, 22:28
HELP please - pierburg carb problem probably!

Last post by toomanytoys « 07 Sep 2008, 20:49
Replies: 8
by davidm » 04 Sep 2008, 18:15

Hi all,
My 1st post! - Great site and forums. have managed to find answers to many previous potential questions. Hope someone can help with this-...

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Last post by toomanytoys
07 Sep 2008, 20:49
Wanting to upgrade engine and gearbox...

Last post by ringo « 07 Sep 2008, 19:30
Replies: 6
by Iceworx » 06 Sep 2008, 19:03

I have the 1.6d at the moment with a rather poor gearbox.

Who would be the best people to speak to about putting a decent 1.9TD and better gearbox...

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Last post by ringo
07 Sep 2008, 19:30
Fuel problem?

Last post by SeanW « 07 Sep 2008, 19:28
Replies: 7
by SeanW » 07 Sep 2008, 12:11

Hi chaps,

I recently purchased an '89 1.7TD Bilbo's Arragon, but am having some problems. On hills, when the fuel gage shows just below 1/4 tank she...

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Last post by SeanW
07 Sep 2008, 19:28
pierburg carb adjustment

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Sep 2008, 15:59
Replies: 3
by robs5230 » 07 Sep 2008, 11:04

still trying to rectify the problems that my previously perfect engine now has after its trip to a have a go mechanic !!!!!!

one of the things he...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Sep 2008, 15:59
Fuel : expansion tank : breather pipes

Last post by jaylo264 « 07 Sep 2008, 15:38
Replies: 8
by jaylo264 » 06 Sep 2008, 09:30

There are two conflicting possibilities on the WIKI for the pipes which come out of the top of the under-arch expansion tanks -- my van is a 1986...

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Last post by jaylo264
07 Sep 2008, 15:38
anybody tried tweeking 1y manifolds for a few extra bhp???

Last post by caveman « 07 Sep 2008, 15:16
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by oldiguana » 06 Sep 2008, 11:34

yo dudes just wondering if theres any advantage to fettling the roughness out inside the cast manifolds on 1y engines or similar...used to do it on...

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Last post by caveman
07 Sep 2008, 15:16
wynn's cooling system stop leak for leaky water jackets ?

Last post by HarryMann « 07 Sep 2008, 10:56
Replies: 17
by Auto » 05 Sep 2008, 17:32
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As the title says just wondered if it will work ?
has any one tried it on them ?
Its only a small drip at the moment but i thought i had better get...
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Last post by HarryMann
07 Sep 2008, 10:56
gear selecters

Last post by vw tosser « 06 Sep 2008, 20:09
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by vw tosser » 04 Sep 2008, 00:08

hi, is there a plastic gear selecter you can buy as my gearbox is like nothing I have ever driven before? thanks tosser

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Last post by vw tosser
06 Sep 2008, 20:09
need more ooomph

Last post by Therunner « 06 Sep 2008, 18:54
Replies: 27
by mearnsy » 12 Apr 2008, 20:23
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My 1600cc AC engine just has to go, it al works fine but with 5 of us travelling its just too slow.

Im not bothered about being air cooled any more...
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Last post by Therunner
06 Sep 2008, 18:54
After changing push rod tube seals....

Last post by T25rc « 06 Sep 2008, 18:06
Replies: 11
by T25rc » 04 Sep 2008, 14:33

Do i have to adjust the valves or somthing? With the stuff all bolted back in, or can i just shove the rocker cover back on and drive?

I've found a...

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Last post by T25rc
06 Sep 2008, 18:06
accelerator cable nightmare help please!!

Last post by colinMSC « 06 Sep 2008, 11:16
Replies: 3
by tezza » 05 Sep 2008, 09:06

as some of you know my 1900 petrol water cooled blew on the way back from the lakes 3 weeks ago,i whipped the engine out , cured the problem (water...

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Last post by colinMSC
06 Sep 2008, 11:16
Turbo diesel that just won't stop

Last post by Blue Meanies « 06 Sep 2008, 08:04
Replies: 11
by Blue Meanies » 04 Sep 2008, 21:35

We have a 1.6 td JX engine transporter conversion.

She starts fine and runs great but won't stop on the key.

Any ideas how to fix this?

Embarresed...

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Last post by Blue Meanies
06 Sep 2008, 08:04
Flashlube fitting for a 2L Aircooled Twin carb

Last post by irishkeet « 06 Sep 2008, 02:54
Replies: 2
by irishkeet » 05 Sep 2008, 20:28

Hi

As some of you know my van died in Devon. I spoke with Steve @ Gasure and I have ordered a flashlube kit that has been posted t Devon...
Is there...

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Last post by irishkeet
06 Sep 2008, 02:54
1y intake manifold

Last post by Simon Baxter « 05 Sep 2008, 20:39
Replies: 9
by caveman » 03 Sep 2008, 00:03

Can anyone share a photo of a stock 1.9 1y intake manifold. I have an ADG industrial which will be swaped into my transporter soon. I would like to...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
05 Sep 2008, 20:39
Help ? Really noisy

Last post by peteabbott « 05 Sep 2008, 17:00
Replies: 4
by peteabbott » 04 Sep 2008, 18:57

Can anyone please throw any help on sound proofing? I have a 1.7D engine and in itself sounds like a 1.7D I have a standard boot/engine cover as...

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Last post by peteabbott
05 Sep 2008, 17:00
TD thermostat will not open HELP!!! Overheating engine

Last post by devoncamperman « 05 Sep 2008, 14:51
Replies: 4
by devoncamperman » 04 Sep 2008, 20:01

Hi i have a 1983 T25 about 4 months ago i converted from Aircooled to water cooled using a 1.6 td from a Jetta and JX parts.

Ever since it runs...

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Last post by devoncamperman
05 Sep 2008, 14:51
AAZ - Lacking torque - KKK K14 Turbo & recon pump &

Last post by HarryMann « 05 Sep 2008, 11:17
Replies: 12
by mahatmacoat » 02 Sep 2008, 12:24

It's a 1.9TD AAZ conversion in a panel van that has been running fine for 2-3 years. The fuel pump finally died the other day (confirmed by a...

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Last post by HarryMann
05 Sep 2008, 11:17
setting tappets after doing pushrod tubes HELP needed please

Last post by CovKid « 04 Sep 2008, 21:08
Replies: 2
by robs5230 » 04 Sep 2008, 17:20

push rod tubes just been done on the nearside head ( passenger side ).
managed to set no 4 tappets from no 1 but not sure how to set no 3 .
van is...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Sep 2008, 21:08
Long Water Pipes - help/advice needed

Last post by DevonAid « 04 Sep 2008, 20:18
Replies: 6
by glenn77 » 02 Sep 2008, 12:38

Hi - 1984 watercooled T25 1.9 autobox.
Blew a hole in one of the long waterpipes running from the radiator to the engine so have decided to replace...

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Last post by DevonAid
04 Sep 2008, 20:18
My DJ on a Rolling Road.

Last post by syncrosimon « 04 Sep 2008, 17:34
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by syncrosimon » 03 Sep 2008, 18:26

Decided to have my syncro's 2.1 DJ tuned on a rolling road by TSR Performance in Bridgewater, Somerset.

She spent 2hrs on the dyno, and ended up...

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Last post by syncrosimon
04 Sep 2008, 17:34
Clutch bleeding - no pressure

Last post by skell « 04 Sep 2008, 12:52
Replies: 5
by richard.w » 01 Sep 2008, 16:01

Whilst replacing the starter motor I caused a leak from the clutch slave cylinder (don't ask). Testing the pedal, it hit the floor without...

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Last post by skell
04 Sep 2008, 12:52
Which sealant between hi top and body ?

Last post by terrywill « 04 Sep 2008, 10:28
Replies: 12
by terrywill » 03 Sep 2008, 12:33

The hi top on my van has popped away from the body. No idea which sealant I should use to re-afix it. Any ideas anyone ???

1986 DG petrol Hi-top...

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Last post by terrywill
04 Sep 2008, 10:28
Two cylinders arent firing

Last post by jojorose « 04 Sep 2008, 09:01
Replies: 10
by jojorose » 01 Sep 2008, 14:56

Just benefited from the services of the RAC, my van is currently on holiday with them in Weston Super Mare and is coming back on a lorry Wednesday....

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Last post by jojorose
04 Sep 2008, 09:01
Ford 1.8 engine in my 2.0 A/C

Last post by meggles « 04 Sep 2008, 07:06
Replies: 4
by meggles » 02 Sep 2008, 20:34

My mates Fiesta Diesel got trashed by a t8sser. It's now scrap. He offered me the engine. My question is: Has anyone done the conversion and is it...

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Last post by meggles
04 Sep 2008, 07:06
Manual Choke conversion

Last post by AngeloEvs « 03 Sep 2008, 20:55

by AngeloEvs » 03 Sep 2008, 20:55

I am in the process of designing an electronically controlled choke that is controlled manually in exactly the same way as if it were a conventional...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
03 Sep 2008, 20:55
Wheel bearing??? and other stuff

Last post by Team28crew « 03 Sep 2008, 20:07
Replies: 13
by Team28crew » 31 Aug 2008, 14:42

Just completed our first trip and have a few questions, firstly The temp gauge has stopped working and a bloke told me I was a printed circuit board...

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Last post by Team28crew
03 Sep 2008, 20:07
The saga of the starter motor 1.6 td

Last post by mahatmacoat « 03 Sep 2008, 19:57
Replies: 3
by behai » 03 Sep 2008, 06:58

Right all done! The starter motor has had a overhaul and has been tested to work. Had my fingers crossed-put it in. It whirled when I connected the...

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Last post by mahatmacoat
03 Sep 2008, 19:57
1.9 DG exhaust brackets

Last post by Pepperami « 03 Sep 2008, 17:20
Replies: 1
by elsid » 03 Sep 2008, 17:06

My exhaust keeps blowing at both rear head joints. I will have to take it off and put new gaskets in there soon, I have sealed them up with Halford's...

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Last post by Pepperami
03 Sep 2008, 17:20
Sloppy gearchange. Is nearly fixed but not 100%

Last post by Pepperami « 02 Sep 2008, 19:27
Replies: 5
by Bendyknees » 31 Aug 2008, 14:24

Have just been renewing all the bushes and joints in my gears linkage. is amazing the difference 20 quids worth of tiny bits of rubber and plastic...

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Last post by Pepperami
02 Sep 2008, 19:27
Changing auto trans fluid

Last post by caveman « 02 Sep 2008, 17:35
Replies: 9
by Auto » 01 Sep 2008, 09:08

Hi i though i had better change the auto transmision fluid it looks a bit dark i dont think its been done for a while if ever
so my questions are...

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Last post by caveman
02 Sep 2008, 17:35
Why are diesel thermostats so sensitive?

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 02 Sep 2008, 09:06
Replies: 8
by ringo » 01 Sep 2008, 16:06

I'm going through thermostats on both my diesels like you wouldnt believe.

Every time my engine gets hotter than normal the damn thing will stop...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
02 Sep 2008, 09:06
Won't start!!!

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Sep 2008, 20:56
Replies: 3
by Dubbstock » 01 Sep 2008, 20:35

I'm hoping someone can help me out with my Van.
Last week i had to be towed home as the Van cut out and wouldn't restart.
RAC came out and said it...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Sep 2008, 20:56
Running Problems Back firing - Bang

Last post by ermie571 « 01 Sep 2008, 07:19
Replies: 2
by The Silver Surfer » 31 Aug 2008, 18:31

Last trip of the year on the way home today - just made it.

The van is running like poo. 1.9 dg watercooled

The symptoms are.

When cold starts...

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Last post by ermie571
01 Sep 2008, 07:19
Thaaaar she blows!!!

Last post by maxstu « 01 Sep 2008, 02:44
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by maxstu » 27 Aug 2008, 02:35
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Recently we got back from a 1000 miler UK coastal trip. All the way round from Westward Ho! Passing the Lizard. A quick cuppa with Lloyd & Nicky (...
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Last post by maxstu
01 Sep 2008, 02:44
Squeaky gearstick help........??

Last post by T-3PO « 31 Aug 2008, 21:28
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by sundial » 31 Aug 2008, 20:19

Hope anybody can help with this......?

Have recently returned from a round trip to cornwall, approx. 600 miles max, this most likley isn't nothing...

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Last post by T-3PO
31 Aug 2008, 21:28
accelerator linkage

Last post by perro « 31 Aug 2008, 21:24
Replies: 3
by perro » 31 Aug 2008, 13:12

I have an 81 Aircooled 2lt . As these things happen was replacing the mats in the front and noticed the pedal was loose.

There is a link from the...

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Last post by perro
31 Aug 2008, 21:24
Can you get Polybush kits for the T25??

Last post by Simon Baxter « 31 Aug 2008, 17:57
Replies: 4
by Bendyknees » 31 Aug 2008, 15:55

I need to replace my top arm bushes after a recent expedition has completly finished them off, however while i was poking about i noticed that most...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
31 Aug 2008, 17:57

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