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Can I use a 50* oil pan and not tilt it over so far?

Last post by lews9146 « 13 May 2008, 11:42
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by lews9146 » 06 May 2008, 18:29

I need to use a oil pan like the vanagon 50* pan. In my project I can only tilt the motor over to about 65*. Do you guys think it would be ok to use...

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Last post by lews9146
13 May 2008, 11:42
Won't stay in 1st, 3rd and 5th Gear

Last post by CathandBeth « 12 May 2008, 20:24
Replies: 13
by Andyvandy » 10 May 2008, 17:13

Hi,

My friend Cath has a 1985 1.6 Diesel tin top camper with 5 speed gearbox.
After the local garage removed the gearbox to fix an oil leak several...

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Last post by CathandBeth
12 May 2008, 20:24
Sticky Throttle

Last post by JK « 12 May 2008, 20:10
Replies: 4
by JK » 11 May 2008, 12:40

Hello all, i have a 1990 2.1 automatic caravelle which has had a new accelerator peddle fitted about 2 months ago however every now and again my...

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Last post by JK
12 May 2008, 20:10
Brake pedal

Last post by tonytech « 12 May 2008, 20:01
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by kentishvanman » 12 May 2008, 19:56

Does anyone know if T25's with automatic transmission have a different brake pedal to vans that have a manual box.
Some manufacturers fit larger...

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Last post by tonytech
12 May 2008, 20:01
Heater cables

Last post by mike_gee32 « 12 May 2008, 19:11
Replies: 2
by mike_gee32 » 12 May 2008, 12:28

Has anyone changed the heater cables before? How hard is it and does the dash need to come out?

The one controlling the temperature has got a kink...

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Last post by mike_gee32
12 May 2008, 19:11
Engine Cuts Out

Last post by toomanytoys « 12 May 2008, 18:52
Replies: 21
by redboxerk9 » 06 May 2008, 21:07
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Camper was backfiring terribly therefore replaced the exhaust system as it was rotten. Has had a service but the mechanic mentioned the flat spot in...
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Last post by toomanytoys
12 May 2008, 18:52
radiator help

Last post by bigherb « 12 May 2008, 18:52
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by garyodevon » 12 May 2008, 18:11

Need to get a new rad as mine is losing a very minimal amount . . .But its can only get worse eh ??
Question is . . .J.K's list them all as being the...

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Last post by bigherb
12 May 2008, 18:52
Type 3 1.9carb 1983 cutting out when clutch in.

Last post by Mocki « 12 May 2008, 14:04
Replies: 3
by The Silver Surfer » 12 May 2008, 12:19

My t25 was running fine alllast weekend.
Drove it away this weekend and once the automatic choke switches off and I clutch in the engine stalls....

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Last post by Mocki
12 May 2008, 14:04
Redboxerk9 stalling problem (where did the thread go!!)

Last post by toomanytoys « 12 May 2008, 07:20
Replies: 2
by toomanytoys » 11 May 2008, 21:54

Well
Went over there today to lend a hand.. (bloomin traffic and heat.. but thats another story)

Anyway, went through all the usuall suspects and...

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Last post by toomanytoys
12 May 2008, 07:20
Clutch Pipe

Last post by Ian Hulley « 11 May 2008, 23:14
Replies: 2
by windysurfer » 11 May 2008, 09:16

I've noticed the hydralic clutch pipe on my van is very rusty in places.

Are these still avalible from VW?

If not where can I get one made up( if...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
11 May 2008, 23:14
Overheating / Splitting Hoses.

Last post by Fritz « 11 May 2008, 20:53
Replies: 5
by Jenks » 10 May 2008, 22:12

Hello all.

I'm having some problems with my van, its an 1985 panel, with a recent 1.6td engine installed.
it was fitted in march and ran happily...

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Last post by Fritz
11 May 2008, 20:53
FUBAR'd diesel engine ???? SORTED :-)

Last post by Louey « 11 May 2008, 20:32
Replies: 21
by Louey » 06 May 2008, 20:22
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The van started to overheat this morning on the way to work. I topped up the water and managed to limp to work. On the way home it was...
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Last post by Louey
11 May 2008, 20:32
HELP with Gearbox number >> SORTED & thanks

Last post by phredd « 11 May 2008, 18:17
Replies: 4
by phredd » 11 May 2008, 14:04

I need help in identifying my gearbox number. Spent a few hours on it and got some info but not all of it.

Can you help >>>>> :?:

The first three...

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Last post by phredd
11 May 2008, 18:17
Pierburg 2E3 £135

Last post by dink « 11 May 2008, 17:50
Replies: 7
by Fritz » 09 May 2008, 20:27

I constantly see people wanting to know if the 1.9 carb on these transporters can be refurbed, well heres a guy who does it for some beer money.....

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Last post by dink
11 May 2008, 17:50
oily dribble

Last post by jpee « 11 May 2008, 15:41
Replies: 4
by jpee » 10 May 2008, 23:43

Hi all looking for some ideas. I have noticed an oily slick in the drivers foot well of my '85 Transporter 1.9 petrol. It seems to be coming from the...

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Last post by jpee
11 May 2008, 15:41
gearbox code 5 speed gearbox,looked on loads'a threads sorry

Last post by Aidan « 11 May 2008, 06:57
Replies: 3
by oldiguana » 09 May 2008, 22:57

i know its been asked a thousand times but i cant find a thread anywhere,im lead to believe 5 speed boxes have the code in a different place????,cant...

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Last post by Aidan
11 May 2008, 06:57
BLOWN ENGINE - IDEAS PLEASE.

Last post by ANDKAT « 10 May 2008, 22:52
Replies: 12
by ANDKAT » 09 May 2008, 20:32

Hi all,
Normally i'm a bit of a lurker but this time I need to come into public view. :oops:

Came home tonight to find steam pouring out the back...

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Last post by ANDKAT
10 May 2008, 22:52
Power steering Rack

Last post by OB1 « 10 May 2008, 11:15
Replies: 2
by OB1 » 07 May 2008, 18:26

Does anyone know how the pipes terminate at steering rack end (Mine need doing but dont want to undo nuts incase they break) does the pipe have a...

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Last post by OB1
10 May 2008, 11:15
fuel pump

Last post by toomanytoys « 10 May 2008, 10:46
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by simony » 10 May 2008, 10:35

1.9 df just been to fit my new fuel pump from jk only to find inlet and outlet are in different positions to existing one and interfers with...

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Last post by toomanytoys
10 May 2008, 10:46
Engine DF & DG Carburettor Question

Last post by shaz and dan's van « 10 May 2008, 09:34
Replies: 5
by shaz and dan's van » 09 May 2008, 20:44

My van would not idle today, took it to the garage & they cleaned the jet out, after messing about for another 30mins after that they said they...

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Last post by shaz and dan's van
10 May 2008, 09:34
Rear swingarm 19mm mounting bolts, replacments?

Last post by fergus77 « 10 May 2008, 09:26
Replies: 7
by fergus77 » 05 May 2008, 07:33

Hey all, had to fit a recon swingarm for the mot on the van, and as usual the body mounting bolts are siezed onto the metal inserts in the rubber...

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Last post by fergus77
10 May 2008, 09:26
Reverse gear problems

Last post by lhd « 10 May 2008, 07:27
Replies: 5
by lhd » 09 May 2008, 19:48

I'm finding it increasingly difficut to find reverse gear.
The box doesn't seem sloppy and it seems no different apart from reverse do you think this...

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Last post by lhd
10 May 2008, 07:27
inj vs carb

Last post by toomanytoys « 10 May 2008, 00:45
Replies: 1
by R0B » 10 May 2008, 00:10

does the injection system use more/same/less.fuel that a carb system.(assuming both are set up correctly)

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Last post by toomanytoys
10 May 2008, 00:45
1.9 water cooled or 1.6 td - which is best?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 09 May 2008, 23:34
Replies: 4
by Bramsley » 09 May 2008, 16:09

Hello again everyone,

We're still looking for our perfect van. We saw, but missed a 1990 T25 1.6turbo diesel (California), and after reading a lot...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
09 May 2008, 23:34
Spigot Bearing help please

Last post by kit « 09 May 2008, 18:25
Replies: 3
by SplendiferousII » 09 May 2008, 11:11

I am changing my 1.6d to a 1.9d this weekend (I think I have a 1Y engine to go in, Its out of a seat Inca Van anyway) I forgot to get my Spigot...

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Last post by kit
09 May 2008, 18:25
pedal

Last post by heepsy « 09 May 2008, 12:49
Replies: 4
by heepsy » 08 May 2008, 19:23

hi does anybody know were i can get a metal accelerator pedal

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Last post by heepsy
09 May 2008, 12:49
1.9 wbx pissberg carb replacement

Last post by Pootle « 09 May 2008, 09:59
Replies: 18
by mortcars » 09 Nov 2007, 15:06
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i want rid of my crappy pissberg, what are my options?? ive got a 1.9wbx engine

dan
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Last post by Pootle
09 May 2008, 09:59
coil spring assister and raiser

Last post by shepster « 09 May 2008, 08:16
Replies: 3
by hercules » 08 May 2008, 20:38

iv just got me self a set of coil spring assister and raiser for me van i need to no distance between the coils approximately halfway down the length...

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Last post by shepster
09 May 2008, 08:16
overheating - took it to a garage and guess what

Last post by ambivert « 08 May 2008, 21:22
Replies: 10
by ambivert » 06 May 2008, 18:48

Whoever said that I would know more about than them... you were right!

VW specialists too... they seemed to think it was a sensor/dashboard fault...

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Last post by ambivert
08 May 2008, 21:22
heat exchanger help

Last post by only1jay « 08 May 2008, 16:29
Replies: 6
by only1jay » 04 May 2008, 13:43

have a 2ltr a/c the heat exchanger on drivers side is blowing from where it meets the cylinder head, its seems to have tottally come apart at the...

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Last post by only1jay
08 May 2008, 16:29
Gearbox headache - advice please!

Last post by DoKa90 « 08 May 2008, 12:02
Replies: 4
by DoKa90 » 07 May 2008, 16:08

Does anyone have any comments to make regarding the quality of recon gearboxes from Volks-Apart?

Okay, here's the long story, so bear with me...

My...

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Last post by DoKa90
08 May 2008, 12:02
Mobil Blue grease & gear linkage

Last post by lambrettalee « 08 May 2008, 11:10
Replies: 5
by talkingwhippet » 06 May 2008, 21:57

Hi
Replacing gear linkage with kit at the weekend.
Where can I get the Mobil Blue grease that is used in Wiki article - or can I use something...

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Last post by lambrettalee
08 May 2008, 11:10
Smokey has failed the MOT on bearing on all wheels cost Ã‚Â£500

Last post by KarlT « 08 May 2008, 07:21
Replies: 20
by surfkat » 02 May 2008, 21:16
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Hello chaps and chappets.

Our beloved smokey has failed on his bearing, due to excessive movement in the wheel department. ( I'm not a mechnic!)....
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Last post by KarlT
08 May 2008, 07:21
Bizarre Clutch Slave cylinder behaviour!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 07 May 2008, 21:27
Replies: 4
by Dubmeister » 07 May 2008, 17:41

I have recently replaced my Clutch Master cylinder, due to fluid leaking into drivers footwell. On completion of this I tryed to Bleed the Slave...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
07 May 2008, 21:27
1.6td cambelt side wear, diesel pump play??

Last post by andysimpson « 07 May 2008, 19:15
Replies: 3
by hallm » 06 May 2008, 14:28

Hello, my cambelt keeps on wearing as it is continually being pushed to the side and rubbing down on the crank shaft sprocket/ waterpump pulley....

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Last post by andysimpson
07 May 2008, 19:15
Knocking Noise

Last post by whitley « 07 May 2008, 19:07
Replies: 4
by whitley » 05 May 2008, 16:13

1986,T25 Water cooled. Fitted new wheel bearings, discs and drums, pads, shocks and cv's all round. New tyres as well. Knocking noise when turning...

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Last post by whitley
07 May 2008, 19:07
Caliper rebuild

Last post by Aidan « 06 May 2008, 21:31
Replies: 4
by smashyvan » 06 May 2008, 16:13

Hi all,
Think my front brake calipers / pistons are a bit sticky but am unsure what rebuild kit to use. Just Kampers spares only goes up to 1986 but...

4 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
06 May 2008, 21:31
power stteering fluid ?

Last post by dink « 06 May 2008, 18:46
Replies: 3
by slim_adi » 05 May 2008, 18:57

need to top up the fluid on me 1989 2.1 multivan but the manual is in german :roll:

what fluid do i need cos halforods apparantly dont list...

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Last post by dink
06 May 2008, 18:46
UPDATE ON P2. Loss of Power under load/Spark plug No 2 wet

Last post by toomanytoys « 06 May 2008, 18:14
Replies: 26
by Steve P » 03 May 2008, 10:54
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1980 2 litre Aircooled

I've fixed the pushrod leak problem, but it all starts again.

Van pulls away brilliantly in first gear, goes through into...
26 Replies

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Last post by toomanytoys
06 May 2008, 18:14
2.1 MV Idle Speed

Last post by Aidan « 06 May 2008, 17:42
Replies: 1
by grenjs » 06 May 2008, 13:38

I've just completed a rebuild of our 1987 2.1 Litre MV.

The engine is now far quiter than it used to be, it starts at the merest touch of the key...

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Last post by Aidan
06 May 2008, 17:42
how does the choke work on petrol and gas?

Last post by Grun « 06 May 2008, 17:03
Replies: 15
by ermie571 » 06 May 2008, 09:01
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Ok folks - as the title says, in words of few silly-bulls (Blackadder), how does the choke work?

How do I check it?

How do you know if it is coming...
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Last post by Grun
06 May 2008, 17:03
still having trouble with dvla over 1y engine code

Last post by g60steve « 06 May 2008, 11:58
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by oldiguana » 06 May 2008, 09:34

just had a letter back from dvla....its been going on for 6 months....they want letter headed garage paper with exact engine size/capacity and engine...

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Last post by g60steve
06 May 2008, 11:58
burning rubber smell

Last post by weedwhacker « 06 May 2008, 07:15
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by weedwhacker » 05 May 2008, 19:06

mates type 25 has come to a grinding halt on his 3rd trip out.
from what he tells me lost all power and shuddered to a halt. realy strong smell of...

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Last post by weedwhacker
06 May 2008, 07:15
rebuilt injector Q

Last post by andysimpson « 05 May 2008, 22:53
Replies: 3
by ELVIS » 05 May 2008, 22:20

Got me 'sel an absolute mint Audi 100 2.5 Tdi . Has 160k on it with 000's of service history + loads of 'preventative' work done ( all new front...

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Last post by andysimpson
05 May 2008, 22:53
Cam shaft bearings

Last post by purpletony « 05 May 2008, 21:01
Replies: 2
by purpletony » 05 May 2008, 20:42

could anybody tell me if there is any difference between 1.9 and 2.1

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Last post by purpletony
05 May 2008, 21:01
Overheating, no temp warning light

Last post by Stefvan « 05 May 2008, 16:49
Replies: 8
by Stefvan » 03 May 2008, 21:16

Got my new van back from having a recon engine fitted, a 1.9 DJ. On the way back (40 mile journey) I kept an eye on the gauges, all fine until I hit...

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Last post by Stefvan
05 May 2008, 16:49
Clutch Pedal HELP PLEASE!!!

Last post by clartsonly « 05 May 2008, 14:21
Replies: 8
by Miss Marple » 30 Apr 2008, 18:08

So, when I'm driving along, accelerating or not, and resting my foot on the clutch pedal (I know I'm not supposed to!), the pedal has started to...

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Last post by clartsonly
05 May 2008, 14:21
Air Mass Meter

Last post by wasserleaker « 05 May 2008, 14:13
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by Rockhopper66 » 04 May 2008, 08:29

Please could somebody help. I have a Type 25 1990 Watercooled 2.1 litre petrol camper van and up until last Wednesday it was the most reliable van I...

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Last post by wasserleaker
05 May 2008, 14:13
clutch oops 3 (how many rockys were there!!)

Last post by clartsonly « 05 May 2008, 14:06
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by tezza » 04 May 2008, 18:26

o.k. so i managed to butcher off the old slave and the original black plastic bit is u.s. does this small plastic part come with new slave thanks...

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Last post by clartsonly
05 May 2008, 14:06
steering column play

Last post by dave friday « 05 May 2008, 09:04
Replies: 7
by dave friday » 03 May 2008, 07:42

morning all, anyone know how the play in the top end of the steering column is taken up? .
ta.

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05 May 2008, 09:04

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