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DJ Tappets What to try first?

Last post by johnny5 « 31 Aug 2008, 16:37
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by Adrian244 » 26 Aug 2008, 21:13

My DJ has been noisey on what sounds like one or two tappets on just one cylinder for the few months I've owned the van. I just did 300 miles over...

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Last post by johnny5
31 Aug 2008, 16:37
Delayed start

Last post by ermie571 « 31 Aug 2008, 16:34
Replies: 5
by FlowerPower » 28 Aug 2008, 23:19

Hello people!!!!!

Sometimes (increasingly recently possibly) when I turn the key to start the van nothing happens for half a second or so before it...

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Last post by ermie571
31 Aug 2008, 16:34
Best way to remove pulley?

Last post by budbombpipe « 31 Aug 2008, 15:46
Replies: 3
by budbombpipe » 29 Aug 2008, 08:48

Hi, does anyone have any good advice to help remove the bottom crankshaft pulley from my 1.9 watercooled T25? Thanks.

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Last post by budbombpipe
31 Aug 2008, 15:46
I think theres gunk in my petrol tank?

Last post by Emma&Al « 31 Aug 2008, 11:32
Replies: 3
by Emma&Al » 30 Aug 2008, 13:20

IS there anything i can do?
:oops:

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Last post by Emma&Al
31 Aug 2008, 11:32
Starter problems

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 31 Aug 2008, 11:20
Replies: 8
by hightower » 30 Aug 2008, 21:43

Thought i had diagnosed my starter problems some time ago as a mechanic said it was the solenoid sticking as you can hear it clicking when you turn...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
31 Aug 2008, 11:20
SEIZED NUTS!!

Last post by RabidTuna « 31 Aug 2008, 10:54
Replies: 11
by RabidTuna » 29 Aug 2008, 20:00

Help! my nuts are seized!!.......Anyone got any ideas how to free off wheel nuts that are stuck fast?? I'm in the process of restoring my 84 T25,...

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Last post by RabidTuna
31 Aug 2008, 10:54
rattle

Last post by syncrosimon « 31 Aug 2008, 10:14
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by umgum » 31 Aug 2008, 09:03

i a have a rattle on my engine when i get to the rev point for changing gear or when i am in 4th at 50-55mph
it`s a tinny rattle
anyone any ideas...

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Last post by syncrosimon
31 Aug 2008, 10:14
Starter motor...

Last post by ringo « 30 Aug 2008, 21:56
Replies: 6
by behai » 26 Aug 2008, 13:21

Can anyone help? I have bought a westfalia 1.6td and have a problem, the starter motor is deceased, if i buy one is there anyone out there who could...

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Last post by ringo
30 Aug 2008, 21:56
Injection to carb?

Last post by Mash « 30 Aug 2008, 21:45
Replies: 8
by ELVIS » 28 Aug 2008, 22:40

Ok , following on from my previous thread. Have loadsa help from a couple of you guys via phone ( cheers chaps , you know who you are :D )
cheers to...

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Last post by Mash
30 Aug 2008, 21:45
Thirsty and sluggish bus - retune 101 please!

Last post by Globbits « 30 Aug 2008, 09:40
Replies: 16
by Globbits » 27 Aug 2008, 14:23
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Hi all

My 1.9DG engine'd Caravelle's not been right since we fitted a recon engine to it. Bearing in mind that, since the recon engine's gone in,...
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Last post by Globbits
30 Aug 2008, 09:40
Head/base gasket difference

Last post by REN « 30 Aug 2008, 08:57
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by REN » 29 Aug 2008, 17:49

Hi,
Just building up a 2ltr Aircooled CU motor.
Could anyone tell me are the head gaskets the thick or thin ones in a gasket set?
Keith.

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Last post by REN
30 Aug 2008, 08:57
changing the oil, simple I know but not done it before!

Last post by HarryMann « 29 Aug 2008, 23:27
Replies: 8
by Olly » 27 Aug 2008, 18:58

Apologees for my rubbishness, but where is the oil sump on a diesel T25? Need to change the oil now...

Also, how much does a T25 need? I know I can...

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Last post by HarryMann
29 Aug 2008, 23:27
fuel filter and temp gauge

Last post by Ian Hulley « 29 Aug 2008, 10:59
Replies: 6
by jpee » 28 Aug 2008, 17:29

Hi All,

Bought fuel filter from Halfrauds, it is slightly smaller than the one that is in already. Will this make any difference?

Also temp gauge...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
29 Aug 2008, 10:59
Timing a DJ !

Last post by KarlT « 29 Aug 2008, 08:58
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by ELVIS » 28 Aug 2008, 17:33

Might sound stoopid but can honestly say i have not done the timing on a car for 10yrs and then it was with a manual infront of me!

2.1 DJ....

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Last post by KarlT
29 Aug 2008, 08:58
Clutch pipe

Last post by tonytech « 28 Aug 2008, 20:08
Replies: 6
by John Hamilton » 27 Aug 2008, 16:25

I need to replace my clutch (copper) pipe due to corroding - can anybody help please with the diameter size and where to obtain a length with...

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Last post by tonytech
28 Aug 2008, 20:08
Knocking at the back!!!

Last post by mib « 28 Aug 2008, 16:40
Replies: 12
by mib » 27 Aug 2008, 11:06

Hi,

Just back from a 2 weeks holiday in France.

The van has made it back but It has developed a knocking sound at the back!!
The knocking only...

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Last post by mib
28 Aug 2008, 16:40
Grinding noise whilst driving

Last post by palmerw « 28 Aug 2008, 15:42
Replies: 5
by palmerw » 28 Aug 2008, 10:17

Hi Guys,

I have been driving my t25 for a while now but thought I'd post to check something. When driving (some gears are worst than others) there...

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Last post by palmerw
28 Aug 2008, 15:42
Van won't start

Last post by beergut100 « 28 Aug 2008, 14:34
Replies: 12
by beergut100 » 23 Aug 2008, 16:40

Yesterday we were stuck in heavy congestion on M5, when there was a bang, followed by coolant spilling out of the van and van filling with steam....

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Last post by beergut100
28 Aug 2008, 14:34
Engine Code - what can it tell you

Last post by Aidan « 28 Aug 2008, 14:05
Replies: 8
by mikey9 » 27 Aug 2008, 19:36

Looking to confirm a genuine VW replacement engine - is there any info to be gleaned form the engine code.

I am expecting a DGXXXXXX number

Do...

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Last post by Aidan
28 Aug 2008, 14:05
Is it the starter motor?

Last post by behai « 28 Aug 2008, 13:29
Replies: 10
by behai » 28 Aug 2008, 12:01

My van is simply just refusing to start! Is it the starter motor or could it be something else.

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Last post by behai
28 Aug 2008, 13:29
front to rear water pipes...possible with a tube bender....?

Last post by Dubwana « 28 Aug 2008, 09:52
Replies: 6
by oldiguana » 23 Aug 2008, 06:37

yo guys,when the boss gets back from newquay i will seriously have to consider replacing the full length water pipes and the very rotten exhaust down...

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Last post by Dubwana
28 Aug 2008, 09:52
Engine number

Last post by cornishpete « 28 Aug 2008, 09:20
Replies: 2
by cornishpete » 27 Aug 2008, 16:44

Just looked at my registeration document and my engine number starts with the letters MV. Its a 2.1 petrol syncro imported from Australia. On a...

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Last post by cornishpete
28 Aug 2008, 09:20
Front disc and wheel bearing

Last post by funbus1 « 27 Aug 2008, 21:01
Replies: 14
by T'Onion » 26 Aug 2008, 14:31

ok here's my problem . my van is 09/84 with early callipers and the square pads
,so i take it I'm on pre 85 disc's ,with the square pads ?
ok now...

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Last post by funbus1
27 Aug 2008, 21:01
1.7d head gasket

Last post by Simon Baxter « 27 Aug 2008, 20:48
Replies: 8
by paddyponchero » 25 Aug 2008, 02:49

Hi,

Does anyone know where to get the 1.7d head gasket, tried searching the forum but the 1.7 bit is ignored.

Thanks

Paddy

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Last post by Simon Baxter
27 Aug 2008, 20:48
Suspension upgrade

Last post by Simon Baxter « 27 Aug 2008, 20:45
Replies: 8
by CaliHarry25 » 23 Aug 2008, 18:50

Hi,
I'm thinking of upgrading the suspension on my van, lowering it at the same time.
I don't want a harsh ride though, any suggestions what set to...

8 Replies

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Last post by Simon Baxter
27 Aug 2008, 20:45
Cheap soure of cam/pump timing tools for 1.9 AAZ

Last post by Simon Baxter « 27 Aug 2008, 20:43
Replies: 2
by mahatmacoat » 27 Aug 2008, 19:24

After having my fuel pump rebuilt, I have timed the engine & as always managed to get it out by one tooth so it runs like a bag of spanners.

I've...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
27 Aug 2008, 20:43
what is 1.9 l Non turbo engine code

Last post by andysimpson « 27 Aug 2008, 18:52
Replies: 3
by caveman » 27 Aug 2008, 16:30

just like the title says. I need to find out what the code is for a 1.9 non turbo diesel. and possibly what size head the pump had.

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Last post by andysimpson
27 Aug 2008, 18:52
Best place to buy injector pipes? 1,6TD

Last post by KarlT « 27 Aug 2008, 18:35
Replies: 9
by KarlT » 15 Aug 2008, 18:58

1.6TD.
Second from back pipe split today. Diesel everywhere :( !! Sheared off above injector.
RAC made a make-shift one but told me to replace it...

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Last post by KarlT
27 Aug 2008, 18:35
1983 Transporter 1.9DG - expansion tank question

Last post by Globbits « 27 Aug 2008, 15:09
Replies: 2
by sezicoolcat » 27 Aug 2008, 14:44

The fillable expansion tank...

Edla's is always empty. Is it meant to be? Even when the engine is warm/has been running, its empty.

Is the main...

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Last post by Globbits
27 Aug 2008, 15:09
Engine water pipes?

Last post by Hayteam « 27 Aug 2008, 11:24
Replies: 3
by Hayteam » 24 Aug 2008, 11:33

Is anybody making some of the waterpipes found in the engine bay area. I wanted a pipe for a customers vehicle contacted VAG and found out that they...

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Last post by Hayteam
27 Aug 2008, 11:24
Water Pump Belt (1.6td)

Last post by Plasticman « 27 Aug 2008, 08:32
Replies: 1
by suedehead » 26 Aug 2008, 23:55

My water pump belt wore away and snapped over the weekend (my fault for not checking up on it).

I was stranded in Sheffield and needed to get to...

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Last post by Plasticman
27 Aug 2008, 08:32
Overheating 1.6TD

Last post by Stefvan « 27 Aug 2008, 08:22
Replies: 5
by Stefvan » 26 Aug 2008, 18:48

I was over in Germany last week and got to look at a really nice Westy for sale. The engine was a 140,000 km 1.6TD which smoked a bit on startup but...

5 Replies

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Last post by Stefvan
27 Aug 2008, 08:22
Recon engines and LPG

Last post by Ian Hulley « 27 Aug 2008, 08:10
Replies: 6
by mikey9 » 26 Aug 2008, 20:42

Having read through everything I can find on the available options - does anyone honour their warranty if you run on LPG....?

I get the impression...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
27 Aug 2008, 08:10
Changing coil and leads ?????

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Aug 2008, 06:29
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by sanderm2 » 26 Aug 2008, 22:13

Hi everyone

I have just got myself an 89 1.9 dg wbx caravelle and was looking at putting a Pertronix Flamethrower coil and leads in ??????.

Does...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Aug 2008, 06:29
Glow plug light?

Last post by Syncro G « 26 Aug 2008, 22:17
Replies: 3
by kit » 20 Aug 2008, 20:14

Why would my glow plugs stay on longer at different times? as far as I know the relay just sends the power to the plugs for a predetermined time that...

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Last post by Syncro G
26 Aug 2008, 22:17
cooling system question....

Last post by smallermuthatrucka « 26 Aug 2008, 19:41
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by smallermuthatrucka » 26 Aug 2008, 19:29

i have a 83 panel van watercooled, and im wondering if the plastic pipes (from a newer model)that run from front to rear, to the radiator would fit...

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Last post by smallermuthatrucka
26 Aug 2008, 19:41
Oh Bu&^er - there goes all the coolant again

Last post by Simon Baxter « 26 Aug 2008, 19:22
Replies: 15
by mikey9 » 04 Aug 2008, 21:11
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So much for the 50p clip I thought was the culprit.....(see yesterdays thread).

Went to fill up coolant today after replacing thermostat sensor...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
26 Aug 2008, 19:22
Recon Engines - How many miles you clocked up?

Last post by colouredFunk « 26 Aug 2008, 15:19

by colouredFunk » 26 Aug 2008, 15:19

Hey people,

My 2.1 engine went poof on Friday in a big cloud of smoke! It's now sadly got a very big hole at the top of the main block!! Guessing...

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Last post by colouredFunk
26 Aug 2008, 15:19
MOT Failure - front wishbone bushes

Last post by Snag20 « 26 Aug 2008, 10:30
Replies: 7
by Snag20 » 21 Aug 2008, 19:46

The van failed its MOT this afternoon, its first MOT in my ownership

Failed on excessive play in front wishbone upper bush/pin.
Having...

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Last post by Snag20
26 Aug 2008, 10:30
gear shifting probs

Last post by Rozzo « 26 Aug 2008, 10:25
Replies: 4
by Rozzo » 25 Aug 2008, 15:42

hi all.
yes i know look in the wiki,, i have and its still as clear as mud to me so wonder if anyone can help.
i have been having problems selecting...

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Last post by Rozzo
26 Aug 2008, 10:25
Late - Early DG Cooling question

Last post by Laurie « 25 Aug 2008, 20:44
Replies: 3
by mikey9 » 24 Aug 2008, 21:36

Have the chance of an early (1985?) DG engine - to replace my 1990 DG.

Can anyone confirm that there is no difference to the engine itself - besides...

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Last post by Laurie
25 Aug 2008, 20:44
Coolant expansion tank cap

Last post by Simon Baxter « 25 Aug 2008, 20:40
Replies: 7
by bideford » 22 Aug 2008, 14:31

Looking for a new coolant expansion tank cap - anyone used these?

Thanks in advance.

James

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Last post by Simon Baxter
25 Aug 2008, 20:40
engine seal

Last post by Laurie « 25 Aug 2008, 19:39
Replies: 1
by chrissiefiddle » 25 Aug 2008, 18:10

silly question time......
i have a 1.6 petrol engine, does that fact that the rubber seal is no longer joining the engine to the body have any...

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Last post by Laurie
25 Aug 2008, 19:39
Van Stopped and wont start.....

Last post by totallyconfused « 25 Aug 2008, 19:16
Replies: 3
by totallyconfused » 24 Aug 2008, 17:17

Hi - my van (petrol 1981 air cooled) stopped. it seemed like it was out of petrol, spluttered a bit and then died. Fuel guage said it was low. Went...

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Last post by totallyconfused
25 Aug 2008, 19:16
Dripping water somewhere???

Last post by chrissiefiddle « 25 Aug 2008, 17:48
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by dazwatson » 25 Aug 2008, 16:19

Help,
Having just spent a few days away in the fab british summer,the rain was falling through the night.
I was woken up by the sound of dripping...

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Last post by chrissiefiddle
25 Aug 2008, 17:48
1.6td engine knackered

Last post by Mad Max « 25 Aug 2008, 15:37
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by Spiral » 22 Aug 2008, 16:45

Took my 1990 1.6td westy atlantic for an mot today and it failed on poor exhaust emissions. Hardly surprising as clouds of white smoke been belching...

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Last post by Mad Max
25 Aug 2008, 15:37
Aircooled cylinder head question

Last post by Therunner « 25 Aug 2008, 13:14
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by Therunner » 24 Aug 2008, 17:13

Hi

OK, I'm attempting to swap cylinder heads (3 and 4) on our 1.6CT

It's only meant to be a temporary engine to give us the breathing space to do a...

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Last post by Therunner
25 Aug 2008, 13:14
Help ....noisey engine

Last post by Red Westie « 25 Aug 2008, 11:05
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by callanish » 23 Aug 2008, 17:01

Hi

I came to start up my 2.1 water cooled petrol this morning and she fired up first time .as usual ....BUT .....i can hear a loud sort of ticking...

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Last post by Red Westie
25 Aug 2008, 11:05
Diesel engine spewing oil

Last post by sharonjpp « 25 Aug 2008, 10:26
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by Spiral » 20 Aug 2008, 18:37
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Lost all the oil from my 1.6td engine while coming home from the Cropredy Festival in Banbury Oxfordshire a couple of weekends ago. Buzzer of doom...
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Last post by sharonjpp
25 Aug 2008, 10:26
could it be a cooked coil??

Last post by Heckers « 25 Aug 2008, 10:23
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by Heckers » 22 Aug 2008, 17:15

Traveling back from holland 2 days ago had all kind of probs with me van. Its a 2.1 wasserbox. It just kept loosing power n cutting out. Several...

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25 Aug 2008, 10:23

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