Mechanical

Moderators: User administrators, Moderators

New Topic

15635 topics

Page 242 of 313
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
240
241
242
243
244
…
313
Next

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

Coolant temp sensor leak

Last post by bigfish « 12 Aug 2008, 07:25
Replies: 19
by AngeloEvs » 24 Jul 2008, 11:01
1

2
My local garage have identified a leak at the coolant temp sender ( the one that points to the side of the van), we assume that this is just the O...
19 Replies

2830 Views

Last post by bigfish
12 Aug 2008, 07:25
have i killed my camper :(

Last post by jpee « 11 Aug 2008, 23:41
Replies: 22
by jpee » 03 Aug 2008, 19:56
1

2
Hi all

Any advice welcome. 1985 1.9 petrol water cooled auto sleeper 130 000mls. I have just had the worst weekend away ever. Friday, managed to put...
22 Replies

3152 Views

Last post by jpee
11 Aug 2008, 23:41
Spark Plug Gap

Last post by Red Westie « 11 Aug 2008, 21:39
Replies: 5
by shane r » 10 Aug 2008, 09:37

Just about to renew my HT leads and plugs (2.1i).

What plugs are recommended and what's the gap please?

Cheers
Shane

5 Replies

963 Views

Last post by Red Westie
11 Aug 2008, 21:39
MORE POWER!!!!

Last post by ELVIS « 11 Aug 2008, 21:21
Replies: 27
by thenaylortribe » 05 Nov 2007, 09:39
1

2
Ok..gents I'm looking for inspiration.

I'm not sure what's going on with mine but my AAZ isn't performing much better than my old 1.9DG
Fuel...
27 Replies

4232 Views

Last post by ELVIS
11 Aug 2008, 21:21
2lt Aircooled help!!!!!!!

Last post by vibrantpw « 11 Aug 2008, 20:31

by vibrantpw » 11 Aug 2008, 20:31

i need help my engine is on it's way out and it's only been in 2 weeks. i got it from the old pig farm in nottingham but lost there number. i pm guz...

0 Replies

701 Views

Last post by vibrantpw
11 Aug 2008, 20:31
where to buy a 1.6 diesel engine?

Last post by vibrantpw « 11 Aug 2008, 20:19
Replies: 5
by AquaMan + kids » 11 Aug 2008, 11:19

hi all

have posted in chat about our problems but basically our van needs a new engine, we will probably have to sell it as a project or scrap it...

5 Replies

1110 Views

Last post by vibrantpw
11 Aug 2008, 20:19
1.6 non-turbo diesel advice please!

Last post by kit « 11 Aug 2008, 18:05
Replies: 6
by Scarface » 11 Aug 2008, 11:49

Hi all, new member here.

I recently bought a 1985 VW T25 1600 diesel. So far I have had fitted by a couple of garages new starter motor (£250) new...

6 Replies

1185 Views

Last post by kit
11 Aug 2008, 18:05
Carb probs?? Anyone help?

Last post by davet25auto « 11 Aug 2008, 14:57
Replies: 22
by davet25auto » 04 Aug 2008, 21:42
1

2
Just had to cut our holiday short as the van broke down near Chirk :cry:
(Great ending after going to crappy VW Extravaganza :evil: )

Coming back...
22 Replies

3575 Views

Last post by davet25auto
11 Aug 2008, 14:57
t25 wont rev just dies.

Last post by Poseidon « 11 Aug 2008, 12:33
Replies: 2
by budbombpipe » 11 Aug 2008, 12:13

Hi, pulled up at a junction the other day and my 1900cc watercooled t25 engine stopped running. When i tried to start it again it would tick over but...

2 Replies

640 Views

Last post by Poseidon
11 Aug 2008, 12:33
T25 Exhaust system

Last post by ermie571 « 11 Aug 2008, 11:02
Replies: 2
by paulwaterer » 10 Aug 2008, 22:25

I have a 1986 T25 1.9 watercooled please could some one tell me the best place to buy a new exhaust system.

2 Replies

1016 Views

Last post by ermie571
11 Aug 2008, 11:02
Glow plugs not quite working right

Last post by ringo « 11 Aug 2008, 07:32
Replies: 1
by ben_cocker » 11 Aug 2008, 01:20

Hi,

My glow plugs seem to work great when the (TD 1.6) engine is stone cold, and obviously they don't even trigger when it is already up to temp,...

1 Replies

418 Views

Last post by ringo
11 Aug 2008, 07:32
Distilled water in your cooling?

Last post by Mocki « 10 Aug 2008, 22:46
Replies: 19
by mikey9 » 07 Aug 2008, 05:17
1

2
Does anyone use this place of vanilla flavoured hosepipe water....

Gowesty seem to think this is quite important saying:

Coolant type: The color...
19 Replies

2597 Views

Last post by Mocki
10 Aug 2008, 22:46
1.9 diesel

Last post by R0B « 10 Aug 2008, 22:26
Replies: 2
by davidah » 10 Aug 2008, 22:06

Hi

I am in the process of buying a 1984 T25. It is a 1.9 diesel, with an engine number starting DG - the V5 says it is a Caravelle 78PS

The wiki...

2 Replies

573 Views

Last post by R0B
10 Aug 2008, 22:26
Carb mixture screw ineffective

Last post by alphagalaxy « 10 Aug 2008, 20:15

by alphagalaxy » 10 Aug 2008, 20:15

:D I have a 1985 T25 Panel Van 1.9DG petrol RHD. I had a reconditioned Pierburg 2E3 carb and had a problem where turning the mixture screw (not the...

0 Replies

660 Views

Last post by alphagalaxy
10 Aug 2008, 20:15
Water Jacket leak.....

Last post by AngeloEvs « 10 Aug 2008, 19:50
Replies: 4
by mikey9 » 07 Aug 2008, 06:07

If you (like me) have been a bit confused over the difference between a Water Jacket and a Cylinder head gasket (and have never had the head off your...

4 Replies

1668 Views

Last post by AngeloEvs
10 Aug 2008, 19:50
Hand break

Last post by tranny « 10 Aug 2008, 19:02
Replies: 15
by tranny » 09 Aug 2008, 18:09
1

2
Hi all, I was driving up a very steep hill with cars behind and in front of me, we had to stop half way up due to lights, I put hand brake on and had...
15 Replies

2024 Views

Last post by tranny
10 Aug 2008, 19:02
Broken coolant level sensor!

Last post by mirams « 10 Aug 2008, 14:07
Replies: 2
by mirams » 10 Aug 2008, 09:32

Hi everyone,

Don't suppose anyone in the Nottingham area has a spare coolant level sensor (petrol DJ - same tank as DG) lying around do they? It...

2 Replies

488 Views

Last post by mirams
10 Aug 2008, 14:07
Sender Level Control Unit Function

Last post by Grun « 10 Aug 2008, 12:42
Replies: 1
by AngeloEvs » 10 Aug 2008, 11:09

Dumped here......

1 Replies

1173 Views

Last post by Grun
10 Aug 2008, 12:42
greasing gear linkage

Last post by Fingle « 10 Aug 2008, 10:31
Replies: 19
by noss vanagon » 07 Jun 2008, 19:01
1

2
Just had the spare wheel out to check before a trip and while it was out I sprayed all around the gear linkage with white grease.

What a difference...
19 Replies

3751 Views

Last post by Fingle
10 Aug 2008, 10:31
Rear suspension arms

Last post by trundletruc « 09 Aug 2008, 15:07
Replies: 5
by trundletruc » 02 Aug 2008, 20:13

I have to replace a rear suspension arm. I have a replacement but I have been told that the bolts, through the rubber bushes, that hold it to the...

5 Replies

969 Views

Last post by trundletruc
09 Aug 2008, 15:07
Where is Temperature gauge sender on 1.6 TD.

Last post by peasant « 08 Aug 2008, 22:47
Replies: 1
by KarlT » 08 Aug 2008, 21:48

My gauge only moves about 3mm. Wanted to check sender wiring but where is it?

1 Replies

424 Views

Last post by peasant
08 Aug 2008, 22:47
Porsche Fan

Last post by Dubstar « 08 Aug 2008, 20:36

by Dubstar » 08 Aug 2008, 20:36

Just as a matter of interest, as I have no intention of doing it, but why do people put Porshe fans on their engines? If they were meant to be cooled...

0 Replies

557 Views

Last post by Dubstar
08 Aug 2008, 20:36
1.6TD, What goes here?...........pics

Last post by KarlT « 08 Aug 2008, 19:52
Replies: 10
by KarlT » 07 Aug 2008, 20:51

Hi.

What goes on the end of the pipe................

And where does that flex hose in the background connect to/have on it?

:?

10 Replies

1162 Views

Last post by KarlT
08 Aug 2008, 19:52
tinware gasket. where to get it???

Last post by rick « 08 Aug 2008, 18:18
Replies: 2
by rick » 08 Aug 2008, 17:40

im in need of a new gasket/ seal for the engine bay. the stuff that fits onto the tinware to keep heat and fumes out of the bay.
any ideas on where...

2 Replies

491 Views

Last post by rick
08 Aug 2008, 18:18
Exhaust studs - Opinions on this idea please...

Last post by ghost123uk « 08 Aug 2008, 11:39
Replies: 18
by ghost123uk » 29 Jul 2008, 13:48
1

2
Hi all

My exhaust needs replacing ( 1.9 DG - earlier type exhaust )

I got a complete Dansk made system from Euro parts in Chester ( branches...
18 Replies

2077 Views

Last post by ghost123uk
08 Aug 2008, 11:39
JX Turbo Oil feed leek

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 08 Aug 2008, 10:00
Replies: 4
by Turbokomet » 07 Aug 2008, 17:05

Hi All,
After a 400 mile round trip to Cornwall the van developed an oil leak. After much sucking of teeth I decided to gunk off the the underside to...

4 Replies

1079 Views

Last post by Bilbo Blue
08 Aug 2008, 10:00
front shock question

Last post by el sketcho « 08 Aug 2008, 06:54
Replies: 3
by el sketcho » 07 Aug 2008, 21:09

Hello I've got a question regarding shocks. My van has been lowered by 60mm by the previous owner but he never got round to changing the shocks. I've...

3 Replies

763 Views

Last post by el sketcho
08 Aug 2008, 06:54
T4 2.1 TDI mechanic????

Last post by Simon Baxter « 07 Aug 2008, 22:52
Replies: 3
by tonytech » 07 Aug 2008, 13:13

I've not gone soft and bought a new van.

A mate of mine has a T4 Westfalia with a 2.1 TDI.
He thinks the turbo isn't doing its job.
The van is...

3 Replies

594 Views

Last post by Simon Baxter
07 Aug 2008, 22:52
rear heating pipes to make a heat exchanger

Last post by CovKid « 07 Aug 2008, 19:21
Replies: 10
by kimbobill » 06 Aug 2008, 08:22

1986 2.1 caravelle morphing into a camper.

I am thinking of using the rear heater pipes to give me hot water!

I just wondered if anyone has...

10 Replies

1070 Views

Last post by CovKid
07 Aug 2008, 19:21
Engine Oil - Quality and Effect

Last post by CovKid « 07 Aug 2008, 19:16
Replies: 1
by AngeloEvs » 07 Aug 2008, 12:47

Checked the VAG service history for my 1.9DG, oil they used - Castrol Magnatex. When I bought the van I never suffered any tappet noise on start up...

1 Replies

459 Views

Last post by CovKid
07 Aug 2008, 19:16
spark plugs

Last post by jpee « 07 Aug 2008, 14:53
Replies: 2
by jpee » 07 Aug 2008, 14:41

Just picked up stuff i need for a service. The spark plugs have got 3 electrodes are these ok?

2 Replies

517 Views

Last post by jpee
07 Aug 2008, 14:53
oil pressure tester

Last post by jpee « 07 Aug 2008, 09:51
Replies: 6
by jpee » 06 Aug 2008, 12:46

Hi

Does anyone know where i can get an oil pressure tester. my local halfrauds and other independent parts shops just look blank and offer me a dash...

6 Replies

708 Views

Last post by jpee
07 Aug 2008, 09:51
Hydraulic tappets - I need to go back to square one!

Last post by Globbits « 07 Aug 2008, 08:52
Replies: 10
by Globbits » 06 Aug 2008, 09:21

Sorry for the heavy-duty first post. I know you should never adjust hydraulic tappets, but I did and I'm not sure how to go back now :(

My DG...

10 Replies

1602 Views

Last post by Globbits
07 Aug 2008, 08:52
2.1 DJ Oil Temp?

Last post by Chrissyt « 06 Aug 2008, 21:43
Replies: 12
by vwsween » 31 Jul 2008, 09:16

Sorry, another overheating issue - its a long story but trying to give all info possible.
1991 High-top 115k but only 20k on replacement engine...

12 Replies

1531 Views

Last post by Chrissyt
06 Aug 2008, 21:43
Water tank hooks and brackets...

Last post by chrisray « 06 Aug 2008, 21:37
Replies: 2
by chrisray » 06 Aug 2008, 14:02

Where to buy... as I've taken the water tank out of underneath the T3, as thought there was a leak..but as the brackets and hooks have been...

2 Replies

512 Views

Last post by chrisray
06 Aug 2008, 21:37
Jx diesel main bearings

Last post by tensilekid « 06 Aug 2008, 20:11

by tensilekid » 06 Aug 2008, 20:11

To stop the buzzer of doom i have replaced the oil pump and the main bearing shells at 300000kms. The question is the replacment shells have an oil...

0 Replies

527 Views

Last post by tensilekid
06 Aug 2008, 20:11
poor mpg

Last post by VWlewis « 06 Aug 2008, 19:31
Replies: 16
by boilerman63 » 03 Aug 2008, 08:05
1

2
hi just put my 1990 dj 2100 caravelle on the road and took it for a long run 154miles and it only averaged 14/15 mpg , it has just been mot,d
so it...
16 Replies

2708 Views

Last post by VWlewis
06 Aug 2008, 19:31
Thermostat housing

Last post by protexblue « 06 Aug 2008, 18:57
Replies: 2
by protexblue » 06 Aug 2008, 13:31

Can somebody please give me the part number for plastic elbow that fits on to thermostat housing.
1986 1.6 na diesel

Many thanks in advance.
Paul

2 Replies

489 Views

Last post by protexblue
06 Aug 2008, 18:57
When to check oil level??

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 06 Aug 2008, 07:47
Replies: 1
by Fully Loaded Cali' » 05 Aug 2008, 21:46

Daft question, but.....

(engine is a 1.6TD JX, 160,000 miles)

I fill to top mark on dipstick and i have been regulary checking the level. The level...

1 Replies

501 Views

Last post by Bilbo Blue
06 Aug 2008, 07:47
gears

Last post by Aidan « 05 Aug 2008, 21:56
Replies: 5
by el sketcho » 01 Aug 2008, 11:04

I'm having trouble selecting gears. It seems to be at it's worst going between 2nd and 3rd. Does anyone know what could be causing this and how I...

5 Replies

993 Views

Last post by Aidan
05 Aug 2008, 21:56
T25 Fuel Pump

Last post by AngeloEvs « 05 Aug 2008, 21:11
Replies: 17
by Sas » 04 Aug 2008, 19:07
1

2
Having been told we need a new fuel pump for our 1985 T25 Transporter we are having real difficulty finding a new one. All the potential suppliers we...
17 Replies

5428 Views

Last post by AngeloEvs
05 Aug 2008, 21:11
power steering pipes

Last post by TimC « 05 Aug 2008, 20:03
Replies: 6
by slim_adi » 02 Jul 2008, 15:50

both pipes from the pump to the first connector are shot.
do i have to replace them with steel pipes (and if so, do VW still do em > or anywhhere...

6 Replies

1230 Views

Last post by TimC
05 Aug 2008, 20:03
petrol hoses and pipes

Last post by Rusty Red « 05 Aug 2008, 16:33

by Rusty Red » 05 Aug 2008, 16:33

(I is a 1.9 DG)
My 'little overflow' when the petrol tank gets close to the top of filling has been promoted up the list of tall orders and began...

0 Replies

636 Views

Last post by Rusty Red
05 Aug 2008, 16:33
Brake pressure regulator - new one needed!

Last post by TimC « 05 Aug 2008, 12:27
Replies: 1
by TimC » 04 Aug 2008, 20:59

Just had cause to go under my LLE while investigating a power steering leak (new pipes from Pirtek time!), and noticed that the brake pressure...

1 Replies

576 Views

Last post by TimC
05 Aug 2008, 12:27
engine change planned...

Last post by dink « 05 Aug 2008, 10:23
Replies: 2
by t25dougal » 04 Aug 2008, 18:39

would like to know if a mk2 golf gti engine will fit straight into my 1984 t25 or if there are any mods which will need done,or can anyone give me...

2 Replies

508 Views

Last post by dink
05 Aug 2008, 10:23
Smoke from auto gearbox

Last post by splity61 « 04 Aug 2008, 23:39
Replies: 9
by dirtyroger » 02 Aug 2008, 02:07

I have been having problems recently, most annoying the knocking sound coming from my van when i sometimes pullaway slowly.

I'm very paranoid that...

9 Replies

1457 Views

Last post by splity61
04 Aug 2008, 23:39
Water pump with a leak?

Last post by Campcharlie « 04 Aug 2008, 20:08
Replies: 10
by Campcharlie » 04 Aug 2008, 18:16

Whilst driving water is leaking from the water pump area, however Brian is not a 100% sure it is the pump/O ring that's leaking, is there anyway of...

10 Replies

1180 Views

Last post by Campcharlie
04 Aug 2008, 20:08
oil in air filter housing?

Last post by jpee « 04 Aug 2008, 19:27

by jpee » 04 Aug 2008, 19:27

Hi all.

1985 1.9 petrol water cooled auto-sleeper

Why would there be a pool of oil in the bottom of my air filter housing. It is about half...

0 Replies

537 Views

Last post by jpee
04 Aug 2008, 19:27
engine change planned...

Last post by t25dougal « 04 Aug 2008, 18:38

by t25dougal » 04 Aug 2008, 18:38

would like to know if a mk2 golf gti engine will fit straight into my 1984 t25 or if there are any mods which will need done,or can anyone give me...

0 Replies

502 Views

Last post by t25dougal
04 Aug 2008, 18:38
turbo manifold

Last post by skell « 04 Aug 2008, 18:10
Replies: 2
by burnsey » 03 Aug 2008, 20:35

need to source a replacement turbo manifold, you know the one the exhaust bolts on to.

the clever german who owned the van before me welded the...

2 Replies

647 Views

Last post by skell
04 Aug 2008, 18:10

New Topic

15635 topics

Page 242 of 313
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
240
241
242
243
244
…
313
Next

Return to Board Index

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum