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Worn old engine, any advice welcome

Last post by T25rc « 24 Aug 2008, 19:55
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by mackenga » 20 Aug 2008, 18:10

Hello again - another day, another problem with my T25 (air cooled 2 litre auto, 1980). I'm really just looking for some advice - any advice - on how...

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Last post by T25rc
24 Aug 2008, 19:55
headgasket, rings or (I wish) just timing?

Last post by in_the_garage « 24 Aug 2008, 08:28
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by in_the_garage » 23 Aug 2008, 15:14

Hello,

on the way home from the CVWOC jamboree today, the van was running rough and seemed to be missing on at least one cylinder. Lack of power...

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Last post by in_the_garage
24 Aug 2008, 08:28
t25 pistons

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Aug 2008, 07:47
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by boilerman63 » 22 Aug 2008, 12:36

hi can someone tell me the differance between the 2.1 dj pistons & the 1.9 digijet pistons think iv,e just fitted the wrong ones logbook says
vehicle...

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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Aug 2008, 07:47
1.9d 1y fitting vbelt crank pulley to water pump

Last post by ringo « 22 Aug 2008, 21:06
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by rikpal » 20 Aug 2008, 13:11

i am sure if i could find a manual that dealt with this engine this should be easy, but i haven't so can anyone tell me the best way to go about...

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Last post by ringo
22 Aug 2008, 21:06
Axle stand point

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 22 Aug 2008, 13:07
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by el sketcho » 22 Aug 2008, 06:51

Today when it dries up I'm gonna be changing the front shocks on me van. Where would be the best place to put the axle stands? I'm gonna be jacking...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
22 Aug 2008, 13:07
Plugs, single v triple electrode

Last post by fairwynds « 22 Aug 2008, 13:06
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by fairwynds » 19 Aug 2008, 12:02

Hi
having read on here the recent discussions on plug gaps etc....

A couple of services ago I put in the triple electrode (NGK) plugs.
Have felt...

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Last post by fairwynds
22 Aug 2008, 13:06
Weight question

Last post by Ian Hulley « 21 Aug 2008, 16:58
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by el sketcho » 21 Aug 2008, 10:30

What is the weight of a camper. I've just received some new front shocks from Brickwerks (cheers Baxter) so I need to buy a car jack and axle stands....

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Last post by Ian Hulley
21 Aug 2008, 16:58
coolant and oil question

Last post by Red Westie « 21 Aug 2008, 09:15
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by el sketcho » 21 Aug 2008, 08:24

Good morning all. What's the best oil to get for my 1.7D and what coolant would people recomend? Also I read somewhere on here a while back about...

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Last post by Red Westie
21 Aug 2008, 09:15
2.1 Auto stalling

Last post by john davis « 21 Aug 2008, 08:04
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by john davis » 15 Aug 2008, 21:32

Hi

My 1990 Auto 2.1 petrol injected (DJ Digijet) has started stalling from time to time when pulling up at junctions etc. Doesn't do it all the time...

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Last post by john davis
21 Aug 2008, 08:04
Changing Speedometer over?

Last post by Mick & Tracey « 20 Aug 2008, 21:46
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by MrDenis » 10 Aug 2008, 12:43

After rather a lengthy search I've now managed to find a speedo (805) with working odometer so I can hold on to my precious limited mileage discount...

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Last post by Mick & Tracey
20 Aug 2008, 21:46
What exhaust do i need??!!

Last post by Nickie « 20 Aug 2008, 21:08
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by Nickie » 20 Aug 2008, 18:50

Hello everyone, I have a major problem with my exhaust and need a new one, problem is I havent a clue what I am needing to buy, as the van is a 1.9...

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Last post by Nickie
20 Aug 2008, 21:08
ECU coolant sensor help

Last post by Bond007 « 20 Aug 2008, 18:21
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by Bond007 » 19 Aug 2008, 20:42

Hi

1988 1.9DG with FI

Had a chat today with Steve at Gasure as booking vehicle in for LPG :)

Whilst on the blower I asked for advice as to...

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Last post by Bond007
20 Aug 2008, 18:21
Starter motor removal not going well!

Last post by mackenga « 20 Aug 2008, 17:51
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by mackenga » 09 Aug 2008, 17:49

Hi folks! I'm new to the forum and I'd really appreciate some help with this one.

My van is a 1980 T25, air cooled petrol engine (1970cc) with...

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Last post by mackenga
20 Aug 2008, 17:51
2.1 or 1.9 exhaust from JK - and engine metalwork

Last post by Ian Hulley « 20 Aug 2008, 08:25
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by mikey9 » 20 Aug 2008, 05:54

Can anyone confirm that the JK 2.1 exhaust is just the 1.9 one without the hot air pickup.....?
It certainly appears like this from the pics/desc in...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
20 Aug 2008, 08:25
My vans pullling back..any ideas?

Last post by fairwynds « 20 Aug 2008, 08:02
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by Emma&Al » 19 Aug 2008, 11:59

My Caravelle (auto) feels like its losing power while im in the middle of driving it.
It happen a while back and hasnt for a good 4 months, but drove...

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Last post by fairwynds
20 Aug 2008, 08:02
Missing bolts on engine mount (where can I get some more)?

Last post by campervankatie « 19 Aug 2008, 21:57
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by campervankatie » 18 Aug 2008, 20:34

Hi, we have just managed to fit a new silencer on our type 25 1.7 diesel camper. On checking for leaks etc we noticed that about 3 or 4 bolts were...

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Last post by campervankatie
19 Aug 2008, 21:57
Low oil pressure light - oh dear!

Last post by edoh « 19 Aug 2008, 21:29
Replies: 11
by Globbits » 19 Aug 2008, 12:44

Hi all

I have a reconditioned engine (DG 1.9 watercooled) in my bus, supplied by Elite VW 11,000 miles ago. All has been well, until last Friday....

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Last post by edoh
19 Aug 2008, 21:29
Gearbox removal

Last post by Tex Ritter « 19 Aug 2008, 19:16
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by thenaylortribe » 18 Aug 2008, 10:47

Quick question...is it possible to remove the gearbox with engine in situ?
I have AAZ engine with ABN gearbox and am looking to change to AAP....

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Last post by Tex Ritter
19 Aug 2008, 19:16
CU engine, how many mountings?

Last post by Tex Ritter « 19 Aug 2008, 19:12
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by Tex Ritter » 19 Aug 2008, 13:33

Howdy folks, am doing a pre-MOT check on the van.

Looked in the Wiki, but nothing in there.

Can someone enlighten me as to how many engine...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
19 Aug 2008, 19:12
Turbocharging

Last post by shroom « 18 Aug 2008, 15:05

by shroom » 18 Aug 2008, 15:05

Hi all, been thinking about turbocharging my 2.0l cu engine. has any one got any advice or ponit me in the right direction. :D

Many thanks shroom

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Last post by shroom
18 Aug 2008, 15:05
clutch problem?

Last post by Red Westie « 18 Aug 2008, 12:25
Replies: 4
by quagmire » 17 Aug 2008, 19:44

hi there everyone,been to leeds this weekend and on the way back it appears my dads clutch has gone on his t25 holdsworth vision.it was hard to...

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Last post by Red Westie
18 Aug 2008, 12:25
Coolant expansion tank quick fix??

Last post by winber55 « 18 Aug 2008, 11:48
Replies: 7
by winber55 » 08 Aug 2008, 19:43

Have just taken van out for a run and noticed smoke coming out of back. Turns out its a leak in the expansion tank and coolant is dripping onto the...

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Last post by winber55
18 Aug 2008, 11:48
Late cooling system

Last post by Mash « 18 Aug 2008, 11:32
Replies: 2
by Mash » 15 Aug 2008, 11:55

Hi,

I'm currently in the middle of fitting a 2.1 DJ where my old 1.9DG used to be.

The carb and lpg are staying on but I've moved over to the late...

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Last post by Mash
18 Aug 2008, 11:32
Loose drive shaft??

Last post by divingbelle « 18 Aug 2008, 09:19
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by divingbelle » 14 Aug 2008, 19:29

I drive an '84 DG watercooled T25 and I have always had some clunking going into 2nd gear. It got worse once and my mechanic at the time said it was...

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Last post by divingbelle
18 Aug 2008, 09:19
Aircooled Breather problems

Last post by The_blue « 18 Aug 2008, 06:21
Replies: 3
by Essex Nige » 17 Aug 2008, 15:37

Right here's my problem, i have a wonderful 1980 Aircooled which has a great engine. However i have missing or broken breather pipes, does anyone...

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Last post by The_blue
18 Aug 2008, 06:21
best place to put axle stands

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 18 Aug 2008, 06:20
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by Olly » 17 Aug 2008, 21:24

Where, exactly, is the best/safest place on a T25 to put the axle stands, front end?

thanks

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
18 Aug 2008, 06:20
fronk crank seal, gasket sets? can someone please help me!

Last post by The_blue « 18 Aug 2008, 06:15
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by rufusontour » 17 Aug 2008, 20:49

Hiya,
were rebuilding out t25 1980's 1.6 Aircooled petrol engine, but were stuck on a few things, Head gaskets do they exist? It's just our engine...

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Last post by The_blue
18 Aug 2008, 06:15
Plugs and gap?

Last post by Chrissyt « 17 Aug 2008, 13:52
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by Chrissyt » 11 Aug 2008, 21:38

are W7DC0 ok? and what gap is best for a 1.9 petrol watercooled?

Chris

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Last post by Chrissyt
17 Aug 2008, 13:52
1.6 na diesel starting problems

Last post by kit « 17 Aug 2008, 09:07
Replies: 11
by kit » 14 Aug 2008, 17:56

I have an intermittent starting problem, I turn the key once the glow plug light goes out and the engine fires up instantly but then dies after one...

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Last post by kit
17 Aug 2008, 09:07
Telescopic push rod tubes

Last post by Laurie « 16 Aug 2008, 21:33
Replies: 7
by curtis_caddy » 10 Aug 2008, 21:11

As above for a 1.9 dg water boxer, thought i saw an article about these a couple of months ago, changing tubes without taking heads off, one has...

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Last post by Laurie
16 Aug 2008, 21:33
HT Leads for DJ 2.1i

Last post by KarlT « 16 Aug 2008, 19:52
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by dublicious » 15 Aug 2008, 14:25

Just building up a spares box for journeys coming up. Are these HT leads any good ? Probably also gonna order a spare dizzy cap from JK as well....

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Last post by KarlT
16 Aug 2008, 19:52
replacing front suspension bellow

Last post by Simon Baxter « 16 Aug 2008, 11:17
Replies: 2
by Pilks » 15 Aug 2008, 16:38

Hi folks had a look on wiki but no advice. I want to know if there is a replacement front suspension bellow that is on the market that doesn't...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
16 Aug 2008, 11:17
Loose Foot Pedal

Last post by ermie571 « 15 Aug 2008, 07:41
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by ali thommo » 14 Aug 2008, 21:41

Hello, The linkage on our accelerator pedal is loose and occasionally falls down giving us no power the linkage from the pedal sloys into a hole, the...

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Last post by ermie571
15 Aug 2008, 07:41
DIY Stainless Exhaust....

Last post by steve8090 « 15 Aug 2008, 05:31
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by Chrissyt » 14 Aug 2008, 20:09

I'm a welder and am interested in buiding my own stainless exhaust for my 1.9 wbx t25.

Im happy with the fabrication etc but interested to kno if...

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Last post by steve8090
15 Aug 2008, 05:31
Non Starter

Last post by iwan74 « 14 Aug 2008, 21:27
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by iwan74 » 05 Aug 2008, 22:18

Having problems with my T25 this evening, turned key to start it up, but nothing happens!

Normally oil pressure, alternator lights go on & fuel pump...

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Last post by iwan74
14 Aug 2008, 21:27
Elring gasket sets

Last post by Aidan « 14 Aug 2008, 19:11
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by mikey9 » 14 Aug 2008, 11:25

Anyone know where I can get one? Specifically Water Jacket Seal.....?

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Last post by Aidan
14 Aug 2008, 19:11
Some interesting engine quotes from Go Westy

Last post by AngeloEvs « 14 Aug 2008, 19:09
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by mikey9 » 14 Aug 2008, 12:05

Spending far too much time surfing the background reading on the GoWesty site:

Some intersting quotes - from Lucas - the boss there (and someone...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
14 Aug 2008, 19:09
Anti roll bar bush ?

Last post by coilspring « 14 Aug 2008, 15:38
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by sherlock » 13 Aug 2008, 15:51

Hi all, the reason I'm asking this ? is that i am not very mechanically minded so need to sort out what bit I need to replace.
under my van the bush...

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Last post by coilspring
14 Aug 2008, 15:38
Fuel Expansion tank & N/S door handle

Last post by tonytech « 14 Aug 2008, 14:21
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by littlelegs » 28 Jul 2008, 20:38

:( Gotta coupla issues with my newly acquired t25 hightop.

The cap on the o/s fuel expansion tank is broken where the pipe goes into the cap. Is...

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Last post by tonytech
14 Aug 2008, 14:21
choke/starting problem

Last post by fairwynds « 14 Aug 2008, 06:56
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by alphagalaxy » 11 Aug 2008, 15:22

The choke is on, but not holding revs. Have to put foot on gas to keep revs going, then choke working as it should, opening up to turn choke off,...

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Last post by fairwynds
14 Aug 2008, 06:56
noisey tappets.?? or not.

Last post by rupertdebear « 14 Aug 2008, 05:43
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by catchawave » 11 Mar 2008, 18:25
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Hi all,

Have had the dreaded noisy at startup. Took anegine out renewed hydraulic tappets and stripped heads, tubes etc..

All back in now and guess...
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Last post by rupertdebear
14 Aug 2008, 05:43
knocking sound when pulling away and stopping???? **FIXED**

Last post by dirtyroger « 14 Aug 2008, 04:11
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by dirtyroger » 01 Aug 2008, 17:18

Hello ya'll i come for more advice,

I have an irritating knocking sound that happens sometimes, as i start pulling away. It starts of slow they...

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Last post by dirtyroger
14 Aug 2008, 04:11
gear box seal

Last post by zack « 13 Aug 2008, 22:31
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by zack » 13 Aug 2008, 00:26

how,s it going, have my engine out putting a new cluch in due to oil leaking out of the gearbox. Have to put a new seal on the shaft (sprig...

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Last post by zack
13 Aug 2008, 22:31
More problems

Last post by Mr Bean « 13 Aug 2008, 17:09
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by unhappy camper » 13 Aug 2008, 13:55

So now I've got another problem. I've sussed out which is plug number one & set up the timing which is spot on. My 1.9DG watercooled Year1985 is...

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Last post by Mr Bean
13 Aug 2008, 17:09
oil pump

Last post by Mr Bean « 13 Aug 2008, 09:45
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by alphagalaxy » 11 Aug 2008, 15:24

can anyone tell me what the oil pump does for the engine and if it isnt working right, would it effect the carb, if so, how? T25 1.9DG petrol RHD.

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Last post by Mr Bean
13 Aug 2008, 09:45
Intercooler for 1.6 jx engine

Last post by BigTam « 13 Aug 2008, 09:40
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by Dave W » 12 Aug 2008, 16:53

Just wondering if anyone has any experience of an intercooler fitted to their jx engine, as I was contemplating whether or not to go out trying to...

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Last post by BigTam
13 Aug 2008, 09:40
Power steering as standard ?

Last post by PEET « 12 Aug 2008, 21:39
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by mrtwittwoo » 12 Aug 2008, 12:43

Apologies if this has been asked before, but at what point was power steering fitted as standard for UK vehicles, or was this always an option ?

I'm...

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Last post by PEET
12 Aug 2008, 21:39
Temperature gauge still not working

Last post by AngeloEvs « 12 Aug 2008, 19:59
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by deniro » 11 Aug 2008, 18:29

Hi All

Following on from my previous technical question my gauge still doesn't work. The advice from AngeloEvs was correct, but (and this is why...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
12 Aug 2008, 19:59
Timing Belt/Chain

Last post by John Hamilton « 12 Aug 2008, 14:42
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by John Hamilton » 12 Aug 2008, 13:31

I have a 1987 (reg 1986) 1900 petrol/water cooled camper, my question is does it have a timing belt or chain and how often should it be changed.

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Last post by John Hamilton
12 Aug 2008, 14:42
major clutch problems

Last post by dearjohn « 12 Aug 2008, 13:30
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by dearjohn » 02 Aug 2008, 12:11

Hi all, looking for some advice regarding the clutch in my 1984 1.9 westfalia. It has been getting harder to engage any gear lately, as the clutch...

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12 Aug 2008, 13:30

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