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Engine restoration pics

Last post by syncroandy « 19 Jun 2008, 18:26
Replies: 27
by fairwynds » 18 Jun 2008, 19:26
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Hi all
I thought Id post a few pics on the site, as, although the engine's complete now, I didnt get chance to post the whole thing when I was...
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Last post by syncroandy
19 Jun 2008, 18:26
heater problems

Last post by 1664 « 19 Jun 2008, 16:11
Replies: 15
by unhappy camper » 16 Jun 2008, 18:03
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Hi I am new to this site and hope someone can help me. I have a 1985 T25 water cooled and the heater blows hot all the time. :oops: The cable is...
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Last post by 1664
19 Jun 2008, 16:11
dcoolant flush guys,which is best

Last post by oldiguana « 19 Jun 2008, 08:38
Replies: 3
by oldiguana » 18 Jun 2008, 15:42

yo dudes ive solved my leaking oil cooler prob but now i have loads of oil still in the coolant pipes,whats the best stuff for breaking it down and...

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Last post by oldiguana
19 Jun 2008, 08:38
Radiator Fan Stays on all the time!

Last post by clartsonly « 18 Jun 2008, 17:28
Replies: 12
by calmurphy » 13 Jun 2008, 01:19

Hello this is my first post and time on the forum, My Fan worked fine until i took it to a garage to have some work done . after a few weeks I...

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Last post by clartsonly
18 Jun 2008, 17:28
How can I find out my engine code?

Last post by Marclegalle « 18 Jun 2008, 10:26
Replies: 13
by Marclegalle » 18 Jun 2008, 09:49

Hi

Not having the van here, can I find out if I have an AAZ engine from the chasis number or anything?

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Last post by Marclegalle
18 Jun 2008, 10:26
fuel tanks

Last post by bigherb « 18 Jun 2008, 08:13
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by R0B » 16 Jun 2008, 16:21

i have read somewhere that some fuel tanks have a swirl pot .what does this do....

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Last post by bigherb
18 Jun 2008, 08:13
Fuel problem i think !!!

Last post by Fritz « 17 Jun 2008, 22:02
Replies: 5
by Kevin_R » 16 Jun 2008, 23:57

Hi lads and lass's....my bus was running great the weekend before last after being in the garage having a new Thermostat housing and thermostat...

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Last post by Fritz
17 Jun 2008, 22:02
Gearbox number

Last post by CAPRICE « 17 Jun 2008, 21:37
Replies: 4
by CAPRICE » 17 Jun 2008, 20:32

Hi there can someone please tel me where to find the numbers on my gearbox :?

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Last post by CAPRICE
17 Jun 2008, 21:37
k&n Filters

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Jun 2008, 21:25
Replies: 4
by high_tower » 17 Jun 2008, 15:43

I'm running a 2.0l Aircooled and recently saw a few buses that had ditched the airbox and all that in favour of two bolted on k&N air filters.

I've...

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Jun 2008, 21:25
1.9 AAZ font pulley bolt

Last post by Simon Baxter « 17 Jun 2008, 20:31
Replies: 4
by Snag20 » 16 Jun 2008, 19:28

Getting on well with 1.6T/D to 1.9 AAZ T/D conversion.
As recommended I am changing the front crank pulley and using a new bolt.

As I have no manual...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
17 Jun 2008, 20:31
Clutch pressure plate problem

Last post by Loopy « 17 Jun 2008, 17:44
Replies: 3
by Loopy » 17 Jun 2008, 14:17

I am trying to fit a new pressure plate no 035 141 117 to my 1900, 1989 van
but the dowel holes will not line up.

Two questions; Has anyone else had...

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Last post by Loopy
17 Jun 2008, 17:44
Anti Roll Bar

Last post by keytouch « 17 Jun 2008, 13:05
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by leshogan » 17 Jun 2008, 09:05

Changed the anti roll bushes and drop link dampers on a 1985 1.9 auto

Anti roll bar is now touching steering column (awkward and sqweaky)

This ever...

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Last post by keytouch
17 Jun 2008, 13:05
Brake Vacuum Pump - Help!!

Last post by richard.w « 16 Jun 2008, 20:18
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by richard.w » 16 Jun 2008, 16:16

VW in Bristol tell me that the part I have broken in struggling to replace the starter motor is actually the Cover to the Pump, which was delisted in...

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Last post by richard.w
16 Jun 2008, 20:18
No start on diesel camper

Last post by kit « 16 Jun 2008, 18:46
Replies: 4
by brookie » 11 Jun 2008, 09:04

Hi everyone. Have got this relly annoying starting prob which has occurred only twice but as I'm off to France soon would like it fixed!
Short trip...

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Last post by kit
16 Jun 2008, 18:46
Looking for the right engine

Last post by HarryMann « 16 Jun 2008, 12:50
Replies: 3
by max.karisma » 15 Jun 2008, 21:23

Thanks to those who replied and told me about elite engines who when I contacted appeared the biz but then I was told about German Swedish Engines...

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Last post by HarryMann
16 Jun 2008, 12:50
MOT fail on steering column knocking HELP

Last post by Jack-the-Bug « 15 Jun 2008, 21:53
Replies: 4
by Jack-the-Bug » 14 Jun 2008, 16:16

Hi

Firstly in case it make any difference. It's a 1980 1600ct :D

Got a fail for it's MOT for steering column top bearing excessively worn.
It does...

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Last post by Jack-the-Bug
15 Jun 2008, 21:53
2.1 dj water leak RHS of engine Rubber seal?

Last post by willf « 15 Jun 2008, 19:33
Replies: 3
by willf » 12 Jun 2008, 19:36

My 2.1dj leaked a bit from time to time but never left a puddle anywhere. I got a bit over excited on a green lane the other day, ragged it a bit......

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Last post by willf
15 Jun 2008, 19:33
Broken plug on my electronic dizzy - any advice please

Last post by irishkeet « 15 Jun 2008, 18:51
Replies: 10
by irishkeet » 13 Jun 2008, 16:48

Hi

Messing about with the van before heading to bus stopover tomorrow and I have noticed that the small black electrical connecting plug on the side...

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Last post by irishkeet
15 Jun 2008, 18:51
Oil for 2.1 petrol

Last post by callanish « 15 Jun 2008, 17:29
Replies: 4
by callanish » 15 Jun 2008, 15:58

Hi

Can someone please tell me what engine oil i should be putting in my 2.1 sump ?...............something w something i know that much ....lol...

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Last post by callanish
15 Jun 2008, 17:29
Power steering pump pulley

Last post by lloyd « 15 Jun 2008, 07:15
Replies: 3
by chucklebus » 14 Jun 2008, 11:23

Does anyone know where to get hold of a replacement power steering pump pulley for a 1.6TD JX engine?

Tried GSF - no luck, tried VW, on back order -...

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Last post by lloyd
15 Jun 2008, 07:15
Fast idling 2.1 dj

Last post by Simon Baxter « 14 Jun 2008, 22:34
Replies: 5
by willf » 08 Apr 2008, 17:18

What does fast idling mean and how do i fix it??? tried to find in wiki and search but got nothing of any use!!!
Will

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Last post by Simon Baxter
14 Jun 2008, 22:34
question re 1z engine

Last post by Simon Baxter « 14 Jun 2008, 22:13
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by shropshirevanman » 14 Jun 2008, 17:44

hi all.....

I know this may not be the right forum but....

mate next door has a K reg Audi 80 with a 1.9tdi 1Z engine.
he has a lack of power...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
14 Jun 2008, 22:13
rear wheel bearing???-squeeky noise

Last post by funbus3 « 14 Jun 2008, 18:48
Replies: 1
by Johnmck » 14 Jun 2008, 17:40

Hi thinking of replacing rear wheel bearing- makes a sqeeky noise, not a rumbling, and doesn't do it all the time.
two questions- is this the bearing...

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Last post by funbus3
14 Jun 2008, 18:48
cooling system

Last post by ermie571 « 14 Jun 2008, 15:30
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by Scooby » 14 Jun 2008, 15:23

can anyone tell me why my red light is flashing on and off all the time on my temp gauge as soon as i start it.

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Last post by ermie571
14 Jun 2008, 15:30
brown gunky 'rustiness' in the coolant top up bottle

Last post by dugdog « 14 Jun 2008, 06:45
Replies: 35
by dugdog » 11 Jun 2008, 13:16
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I've just checked the coolant level on my 'new' '87 T25 (for the first time) - and the top-up level is below minimum... obviously, I'll be getting...
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Last post by dugdog
14 Jun 2008, 06:45
oil leak, flashing light and a dodgy needle?!?

Last post by Valsowners « 13 Jun 2008, 22:35
Replies: 13
by Valsowners » 13 Jun 2008, 09:43

Hey guys

Yet another dumb blonde question! :oops: :oops:

I've just had my cambelt changed on my 1982 1.6d high top. when I got home I noticed a...

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Last post by Valsowners
13 Jun 2008, 22:35
Heavy oil consumption

Last post by woodola « 13 Jun 2008, 21:04
Replies: 6
by woodola » 10 Jun 2008, 18:02

Hello can any one help? I have a 1982 air cooled 2ltr I,ve only had it 6 wks and seem to use about 1 ltr of oil, in a 160 mile trip there are no...

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Last post by woodola
13 Jun 2008, 21:04
jp ss exhaust

Last post by ermie571 « 13 Jun 2008, 20:45
Replies: 39
by hammy44 » 14 Feb 2008, 14:14
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has anybody purchased a jp ss exhaust and are they satisfied i am about to purchase a ss exhaust from someone but want to make sure i get...
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Last post by ermie571
13 Jun 2008, 20:45
Dump valve spiting out oil (1.6TD)

Last post by Hoss « 13 Jun 2008, 19:39
Replies: 15
by Hoss » 19 May 2008, 12:23
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Hello all, my dump valve is spitting out oil when it dumps. Is it supposed to do this? If not what would be the cause/ could this be the lack of...
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Last post by Hoss
13 Jun 2008, 19:39
water pump

Last post by kukisan « 13 Jun 2008, 15:00
Replies: 7
by kukisan » 12 Jun 2008, 18:08

hi stupid question time.bearing is going on said pump took it to the garage to get fixed but mechanic claimed there was 5 types of water pump!! now...

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Last post by kukisan
13 Jun 2008, 15:00
Brake pipes at back

Last post by Red Westie « 13 Jun 2008, 11:34
Replies: 8
by talkingwhippet » 22 Apr 2008, 21:50

Just replaced trailing arms but had to cut out brake pipes at joins to get old ones off. Can I buy the metal pipes already made at VW - or is this...

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Last post by Red Westie
13 Jun 2008, 11:34
cooling system overhaul

Last post by Wavehead « 13 Jun 2008, 11:21
Replies: 6
by ermie571 » 12 Jun 2008, 11:06

Hi folks - this is what we spent last week doing with vwcamperfan! It is to the best of my memory. If we did anything wrong, or those more...

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Last post by Wavehead
13 Jun 2008, 11:21
VW transporter Komet - Hoses

Last post by HarryMann « 13 Jun 2008, 10:52
Replies: 5
by gazza&linz » 12 Jun 2008, 17:08

If any body has any comments I'd be grateful....
My dad - in the motor trade man and boy (now semi retired) was not very supportive when we bought...

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Last post by HarryMann
13 Jun 2008, 10:52
1.6TD Oily Water - What is going on...?

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 13 Jun 2008, 08:45
Replies: 6
by peepingheads » 29 Apr 2008, 10:53

Hello, just joined the forum, been reading it for ages though.

About me, I have had a VW van for over 20 years, a T2 Devon, T2 Panel, now have a T4...

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Last post by Bilbo Blue
13 Jun 2008, 08:45
T25 - no synchro from 4th to 3rd

Last post by gilbert « 13 Jun 2008, 07:47
Replies: 2
by gilbert » 12 Jun 2008, 17:13

1987 T25 1.6 tdi...
Although all gears work normally changing up from 1st to 4th, I've always had to double declutch when changing down from top to...

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Last post by gilbert
13 Jun 2008, 07:47
1.6 JX TD overheating.. possible head gasket/cracking????

Last post by mrhutch « 13 Jun 2008, 06:48
Replies: 4
by mrhutch » 30 Mar 2008, 20:25

Hi All..

My 1988 1.6 JX TD is overheating.. I have changed the thermostat, sensor in coolant tank, disconnected the rad, flushed it, flushed pipes...

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Last post by mrhutch
13 Jun 2008, 06:48
2.1 dj starter motor not good!

Last post by Hacksawbob « 12 Jun 2008, 22:31
Replies: 3
by willf » 12 Jun 2008, 19:39

It works sometimes but often doesn't. Turns over very slowly. Is it just a bush? Is it a new motor?
Where do i find what i need?

W

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Last post by Hacksawbob
12 Jun 2008, 22:31
Changing a 1.9 carb Water boxer for something else

Last post by Uberpussy « 12 Jun 2008, 22:21
Replies: 6
by Uberpussy » 12 Jun 2008, 11:17

I'm currently on the hunt for a new engine for my T25 carb 1.9 and seeing a lot of 2.1/2.0 engines.

Whats the deal with the bell housing for a 1.9...

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Last post by Uberpussy
12 Jun 2008, 22:21
changing 1600 Aircooled engine

Last post by mearnsy « 12 Jun 2008, 21:41
Replies: 3
by sparkeysprite » 12 Jun 2008, 17:08

Hi All,

This is my first post and I'm fairly new to the VW T25 thing so please bear with my ignorance.

I've got a 1600 Aircooled T25 and the...

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Last post by mearnsy
12 Jun 2008, 21:41
TD Exhaust Manifold Studs .........Help

Last post by sundial « 12 Jun 2008, 21:02
Replies: 3
by sundial » 12 Jun 2008, 19:21

Recently managed to loose a exhaust manifold stud whilst on the way back from holidays...!

Have visted the local VW van centre and matched the parts...

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Last post by sundial
12 Jun 2008, 21:02
ARRRRGGHHH me starter wont start!

Last post by Fritz « 12 Jun 2008, 13:24
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by Bendyknees » 11 Jun 2008, 22:00

hey guys. sposed to be goin away this weekend for my b'day. went an filled up wit fuel, tried to start it, there was a brief click an then nowt. bump...

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Last post by Fritz
12 Jun 2008, 13:24
DF/DG exhausts

Last post by LUBO « 12 Jun 2008, 13:05
Replies: 3
by LUBO » 12 Jun 2008, 08:30

do the early df and dg engines use the same exhaust? :?:

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Last post by LUBO
12 Jun 2008, 13:05
My van just died!

Last post by max.karisma « 12 Jun 2008, 11:44
Replies: 3
by max.karisma » 10 Jun 2008, 21:08

I have a 1986 2.1 petrol van and the head just blew on the original engine. I have passed it over to a mechanic I trust but would like opions on what...

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Last post by max.karisma
12 Jun 2008, 11:44
No Spark.. :o(

Last post by Ian Hulley « 12 Jun 2008, 09:06
Replies: 6
by Poseidon » 11 Jun 2008, 21:36

I've been having a few problems with my ignition system. The battery has enough power and is turning the starter fine. I have changed the coil for a...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
12 Jun 2008, 09:06
What have I broken above the Starter motor

Last post by richard.w « 12 Jun 2008, 08:16
Replies: 5
by richard.w » 11 Jun 2008, 16:19

Feeling v chuffed with myself having got the starter out and sourced a reconditioned unit locally (yes, I know I should have done it all myself but,...

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Last post by richard.w
12 Jun 2008, 08:16
noisy tappet

Last post by morrison « 12 Jun 2008, 07:49
Replies: 9
by devondub » 05 Jun 2008, 19:47

Hi all, this is probably a question that has been asked a million times before,but after leaving my van for more than two or three days, when i start...

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Last post by morrison
12 Jun 2008, 07:49
P155ing oil everywhere.... FIXED!! (i hope)

Last post by The_blue « 12 Jun 2008, 06:11
Replies: 18
by The_blue » 10 Jun 2008, 17:48
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Got the new oil filler pipe, fitted it and took it for a test drive.....

Gushing oil everywhere :( Level is from full to below min in 4 miles :(

It...
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Last post by The_blue
12 Jun 2008, 06:11
2l type 4 Aircooled MPG??

Last post by t25pete « 11 Jun 2008, 21:48
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by al73gt » 11 Jun 2008, 12:33

Hi I am looking at engine options for my van and am curious - what sort of MPG should i expect to get from a 2l type 4 engine??

Also does any1 knoew...

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Last post by t25pete
11 Jun 2008, 21:48
Steering Knuckle Knackered??

Last post by Wavehead « 11 Jun 2008, 19:53
Replies: 5
by Wavehead » 11 Jun 2008, 11:01

I am in the process of overhauling my front brakes, replacing the discs, calipers etc but have noticed that the thread on the steering knuckle...

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Last post by Wavehead
11 Jun 2008, 19:53
carb refurb (twin solex)

Last post by jason k « 11 Jun 2008, 19:22
Replies: 7
by edmundator » 10 Jun 2008, 10:21

I'm probably not selling my van, but even if I do I'd like to sell it in the best condition possible.

My mpg hasn't been very good as long as I've...

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11 Jun 2008, 19:22

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