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1987 VW Caravelle GL Syncro

Last post by KarlT « 04 Jun 2008, 18:26
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by eric » 04 Jun 2008, 05:52

Hello everyone.
How often should the old girl be serviced? I have always assumed that it should not only be based on the number of miles, but in what...

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Last post by KarlT
04 Jun 2008, 18:26
Non Starter

Last post by powelly « 04 Jun 2008, 17:33
Replies: 5
by powelly » 04 Jun 2008, 07:40

Haven't used the van for a couple of weeks, and she's a non starter, took the battery off and charged it, and put an extra can of petrol in just in...

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Last post by powelly
04 Jun 2008, 17:33
Auxilliary heater pump 1600td

Last post by HarryMann « 04 Jun 2008, 00:57
Replies: 4
by villacamper » 02 Jun 2008, 21:17

Hello all. i have recently bought a 1987 1600 td camper which has a overheating problem, it seems to be that on a run it just runs too hot , the van...

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Last post by HarryMann
04 Jun 2008, 00:57
drive shaft

Last post by toomanytoys « 03 Jun 2008, 21:26
Replies: 18
by dubbyjointy » 01 Jun 2008, 15:24
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hi can anybody tell me how difficult it is to change the driveshaft ?
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Last post by toomanytoys
03 Jun 2008, 21:26
Petrol Tank breather hose seals

Last post by richnewton « 03 Jun 2008, 19:02
Replies: 5
by richnewton » 02 Jun 2008, 19:09

does anyone have a part number for these.......mine are all perished, its the seal that the breather tubes push into in the expansion tanks?

cheers...

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Last post by richnewton
03 Jun 2008, 19:02
Stalling when hot!

Last post by splity61 « 03 Jun 2008, 17:42
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by lidders » 03 Jun 2008, 17:23

As the title says my 1987 Hi top 1.9 DG stalls when hot.

If you drive anywhere it runs like a dream as soon as you come to a halt it stops and...

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Last post by splity61
03 Jun 2008, 17:42
Going down?????????

Last post by splity61 « 03 Jun 2008, 17:33
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by splity61 » 03 Jun 2008, 17:08

Hi all, need to pick the grey matter. Just ordered some 45mm springs. Want to get rid of the high roof wallow. Is it worth fitting uprated shocks?
I...

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Last post by splity61
03 Jun 2008, 17:33
removing a turbo

Last post by lambrettalee « 03 Jun 2008, 13:59
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by mattc » 03 Jun 2008, 10:03

Is there anything I need to think about when removing a turbo from a 1.6TD? Is it just a case of removing the oil feed and undoing the bolts? It...

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Last post by lambrettalee
03 Jun 2008, 13:59
water pipe question

Last post by ermie571 « 03 Jun 2008, 12:42
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by ermie571 » 02 Jun 2008, 21:17

ok folks...here's one for the technical gurus!

what is the internal diameter of the steel front to back water pipes on an early (1984) 1.9 dg...

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Last post by ermie571
03 Jun 2008, 12:42
Noisy wheel bearings

Last post by Syncro G « 02 Jun 2008, 23:08
Replies: 9
by smashyvan » 28 Jan 2008, 16:46

Hi, been watching for a while but this my first post..... :) :)
Got a 1.9 1988 petrol hitop which has over the last 3 years or so had all its wheel...

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Last post by Syncro G
02 Jun 2008, 23:08
Even 850 tick-over, sudden drop, then quickly self corrects

Last post by PEET « 02 Jun 2008, 18:15
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by KarlT » 24 Apr 2008, 10:11
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Hi All.

My 2.1 auto velle this time............. :roll:

Van ticks over, nice & even around 800/850 rpm.

Then for no reason (?) it will just stop...
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Last post by PEET
02 Jun 2008, 18:15
1.9T/D engine help needed

Last post by Snag20 « 02 Jun 2008, 18:00

by Snag20 » 02 Jun 2008, 18:00

Please see my longer post on alternative engines

thought I had bought a 1.9T/D AAZ engine, but now not so sure from a '94 golf estate, mechanical...

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Last post by Snag20
02 Jun 2008, 18:00
Problems getting into gear when van has been driven

Last post by mirams « 02 Jun 2008, 16:36
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by spev58 » 01 Jun 2008, 14:57

I recently got hold of a T3 with a 1.9 Td Passat engine in (AAZ) and when ever it is driven for some time it is extremely difficult yo get into gear,...

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Last post by mirams
02 Jun 2008, 16:36
air filter

Last post by toomanytoys « 02 Jun 2008, 15:50
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by shroom » 02 Jun 2008, 14:17

Does anyone kown where i can get pancake air filters for my stock 2.0l cu many thanks shroom

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Last post by toomanytoys
02 Jun 2008, 15:50
oil change.

Last post by toomanytoys « 02 Jun 2008, 15:48
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by Anonymous » 01 Jun 2008, 12:06
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Right got new oil and filter for the van and want to do an oil change. First time on a t25 for me. Whats the procedure??

:wink:
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Last post by toomanytoys
02 Jun 2008, 15:48
Clutch problem

Last post by Loopy « 02 Jun 2008, 14:28
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by Loopy » 01 Jun 2008, 15:14

Can anyone give me advice on this one please.

The problem is that the gears engage fine, when when the clutch pedal is released it has to travel to...

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Last post by Loopy
02 Jun 2008, 14:28
Speedo Error

Last post by Syncro G « 02 Jun 2008, 14:15
Replies: 17
by SplendiferousII » 29 May 2008, 17:05
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I just happened to have the Sat Nav in the van on the way home form work and thought I'd check its speed reading against my van Speedo.

Way Out !...
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Last post by Syncro G
02 Jun 2008, 14:15
How hot should wheel bearings get / not get

Last post by Red Westie « 02 Jun 2008, 11:23
Replies: 3
by grenjs » 01 Jun 2008, 19:52

Just got back from Stonor (a 25 mile journey) and heard a noise which I thought might be a wheel bearing.

So as soon as we stopped at home, I...

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Last post by Red Westie
02 Jun 2008, 11:23
Fuel filter

Last post by Pepperami « 02 Jun 2008, 11:17
Replies: 11
by Pepperami » 31 May 2008, 17:47

Just got back from Devon the bus was dying going up hills and at speed. Stopped at South Mimms services to check it out. Fuel filter was full of what...

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Last post by Pepperami
02 Jun 2008, 11:17
Oil drain plug.

Last post by The_blue « 02 Jun 2008, 09:40
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by simoncummins » 01 Jun 2008, 20:50

I have a new vege 16td engine just gone to change the oil and found the drain plug is an 18 mm spanner size i am sure the old one was not 18 mm has...

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Last post by The_blue
02 Jun 2008, 09:40
How do I identify my Weber carb?

Last post by HertsPete « 02 Jun 2008, 08:36
Replies: 4
by HertsPete » 26 May 2008, 15:20

Hi,

I've found out that my carb has a sticky choke. So, I thought I'd do some searching around to see how to attack the problem (clean up the carb,...

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Last post by HertsPete
02 Jun 2008, 08:36
exhaust welded to turbo (literally!)

Last post by camper « 02 Jun 2008, 07:35
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by mattc » 01 Jun 2008, 21:40

the previous owner saw fit to weld the exhaust to the turbo studs when they did a repair job on the exhaust pipe flange. What's best to do with that?...

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Last post by camper
02 Jun 2008, 07:35
help

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 02 Jun 2008, 05:55
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by heepsy » 01 Jun 2008, 17:23

hi can anybody tell me if they have order anything from this site please www.rhoen-bull.de/ :D

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
02 Jun 2008, 05:55
Replacement VEGE engine?

Last post by toomanytoys « 01 Jun 2008, 21:29
Replies: 20
by ryoc » 05 Apr 2008, 16:32
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The engine on my 1990 2.1 petrol injection Caravelle is getting a bit tired and noisy. Thinking of getting a replacement. Has anyone had any...
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Last post by toomanytoys
01 Jun 2008, 21:29
Broken drop arm.

Last post by toomanytoys « 01 Jun 2008, 20:42
Replies: 5
by crazydiamond » 01 Jun 2008, 18:25

I broke the roll bar drop link on the left side of my van on the way to Devon, removed the complete roll bar and it drives almost the same. Anyone...

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Last post by toomanytoys
01 Jun 2008, 20:42
Steering wheel sizes???

Last post by Syncro G « 01 Jun 2008, 18:16
Replies: 2
by bourneid » 01 Jun 2008, 13:35

Standard T3 steering wheels, are they the same size, power steering or not, padded(Carat) or not etc, any advice people? cheers vic...

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Last post by Syncro G
01 Jun 2008, 18:16
Devon 1984 camper not starting

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Jun 2008, 15:22
Replies: 4
by LeeCarey » 17 May 2008, 11:45

Hi there need some help from you kind folk:
2L Aircooled CU engine petrol

I have just come back from France where I managed to cover some 500 miles...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Jun 2008, 15:22
1776 ct not dead

Last post by Laurie « 01 Jun 2008, 15:00
Replies: 3
by Groovie » 22 May 2008, 11:16

After reading my last post on the horrendous noises my engine was making from deep inside Laurie realizing it was one of his engines came to have a...

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Last post by Laurie
01 Jun 2008, 15:00
Removing Cylinder Head bolts

Last post by toomanytoys « 28 May 2008, 21:43
Replies: 2
by ihumphrey » 28 May 2008, 21:24

Hi guys... Got a major task this weekend.... Does anyone know which is the best way to remove the cylinder bolt without snapping them in half! I need...

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Last post by toomanytoys
28 May 2008, 21:43
Strange diesel exhaust question.

Last post by maddog334 « 28 May 2008, 20:51
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by maddog334 » 28 May 2008, 19:09

Hi All
Can anyone tell me if this is correct, I have a 1.6 na diesel (which i have just fitted in place of a petrol) and inside the silencer box...

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Last post by maddog334
28 May 2008, 20:51
HELP t25 water hoses

Last post by maddog334 « 28 May 2008, 20:49
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by dth17 » 28 May 2008, 19:21

where can we get a main water hose from, the one that has 2 branches coming off, the biggest one, not listed in just kampers....

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Last post by maddog334
28 May 2008, 20:49
gearbox bell housing to an A80

Last post by wingbutts « 28 May 2008, 20:13

by wingbutts » 28 May 2008, 20:13

I have a DY gear box, will an IZ of an A80 which has the same block as an A4 bolt on to this :roll: have checked nearly all the messages but would be...

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Last post by wingbutts
28 May 2008, 20:13
ets supercharger

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 28 May 2008, 20:11
Replies: 9
by dugwiththevwbug » 27 May 2008, 20:13

my friend gave me one of these so i thought i would see if the thing would work. The website claims allsorts 10-15% power increase etc etc.
well on...

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
28 May 2008, 20:11
OVERHEATING INDICATION

Last post by purpletony « 28 May 2008, 15:15
Replies: 4
by cruiseyboy » 27 May 2008, 21:21

Hi folks. I have a new issue with my van whereby as soon as I have started it up and pulled away - the needle shoots straight up and the red led...

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Last post by purpletony
28 May 2008, 15:15
Alternator Help

Last post by Cruz « 28 May 2008, 14:43
Replies: 12
by Cruz » 21 May 2008, 09:20

Alternator is making a damn annoying whining noise so I've finally decided to change it. van is a 1983 1.9DG with a 65amp alternator.

Just wondering...

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Last post by Cruz
28 May 2008, 14:43
AAZ engine --what to look out for

Last post by g60steve « 28 May 2008, 12:12
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by Snag20 » 28 May 2008, 11:51

I am now faced with an engine transplant as my 1.6T/D is knackered as well as its turbo !!

It is my understanding that a swap to an AAZ 1.9T/D is...

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Last post by g60steve
28 May 2008, 12:12
2 months - 2 alternators 1.6 td Joker (or is that choker?)

Last post by benico « 27 May 2008, 19:47
Replies: 5
by benico » 26 May 2008, 14:22

Any Ideas....?
After a longish drive at the weekend - turned the engine off - only for it not to start again - jump started it engine running fine...

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Last post by benico
27 May 2008, 19:47
fuel pipe

Last post by Bowton Lad « 27 May 2008, 12:00
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by dubbyjointy » 24 May 2008, 11:42

my fuel pipe is leaking a little bit just by the petrol tank ,do i need to empty my petrol tank before i change the fuel pipe ?

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Last post by Bowton Lad
27 May 2008, 12:00
changing shcks

Last post by paulw « 27 May 2008, 08:04
Replies: 6
by gally » 26 May 2008, 19:33

hi
got new set of shocks for van.might not feel like a boat now
any tips for fitting?
i think i read here that rear were easiest with no need to...

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Last post by paulw
27 May 2008, 08:04
CV Joints

Last post by De Konjel « 27 May 2008, 04:21
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by De Konjel » 25 May 2008, 19:47

What is the max angle of the cv joints used on a T3 Vanagon?
Are these the same as on a Type 2 ?

BART

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Last post by De Konjel
27 May 2008, 04:21
using up oil too quickly

Last post by suedehead « 26 May 2008, 22:55
Replies: 4
by suedehead » 26 May 2008, 22:06

Got a 1.6td, it is running very well at the moment, getting across the country every weekend and even having to watch my speed sometimes.

However...

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Last post by suedehead
26 May 2008, 22:55
T25 Specifications

Last post by bigherb « 26 May 2008, 21:58
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by ivanmichaelovitch » 26 May 2008, 21:01

Right, I'm looking a little embarrassed here, were I Mexican I'd be nervously twirling a very large hat. I'm about to ask what sounds like a very...

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Last post by bigherb
26 May 2008, 21:58
engin 1.6td to 1.9td

Last post by Simon Baxter « 26 May 2008, 21:22
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by askey » 26 May 2008, 21:07

cooked 1.6td. picking up 1.9td from an m reg golf tomorrow from breakers. any advice welcome.

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Last post by Simon Baxter
26 May 2008, 21:22
Bad to cold start.

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 26 May 2008, 17:54
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by CathandBeth » 24 May 2008, 12:59

Hi
Can anyone help me with my T25 diesel 1600 non turbo, which I am still having probs with after a disaster with a garage that misplaced the linkage...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
26 May 2008, 17:54
Which gearbox?

Last post by darren « 26 May 2008, 14:47
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by soapyjoe » 06 Oct 2006, 18:56

I have got a AAZ enging to put in my camper, and i have got 2 gearboxes, 1 is code DY, the other is ABN. Can anyone tell me which would be the best...

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Last post by darren
26 May 2008, 14:47
Info on Engine I have

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 May 2008, 13:19
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by Degga_D » 25 May 2008, 15:25

I was just after a little info on the engine i have fitted to my van

It's a 1982

1900cc

Engine No DG13

Just after a little info like is it...

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 May 2008, 13:19
lead or boost

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 May 2008, 13:04
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by gally » 24 May 2008, 12:39

hi all
just wondering if i should use valvemaster lead replacement or octane boost in my petrol.
it says on filler cap use 98 ron petrol cap,which is...

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 May 2008, 13:04
Single (twin choke) weber conversions?

Last post by PEET « 26 May 2008, 12:30
Replies: 5
by Taipan » 22 May 2008, 10:43

Hi All
I've been told about a conversion where you fit a single, twin choke weber carb on a T25 air cool. I can't seem to find out anything about...

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Last post by PEET
26 May 2008, 12:30
1.9 DG Wasserboxer Oil

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 May 2008, 11:16
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by LARICAN » 26 May 2008, 09:32

Hi

Thanks to those who helpep on my petrol tank issue. Apologies to ask what is probably another very simple issue but I am trying to find out the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 May 2008, 11:16
lumpyhesitant performance

Last post by deegee19 « 26 May 2008, 07:24
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by deegee19 » 25 May 2008, 22:43

Hi All, my '85 DG petrol w/cooled is giving me a slight headache and I can't find anything on the wiki for it and the forum is yielding precious...

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26 May 2008, 07:24

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