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1.9 w/c oil breather

Last post by Ian Hulley « 15 Jul 2008, 08:29
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by robs5230 » 14 Jul 2008, 14:37

had a problem with smoke on start up . was told to check oil breather.
dont really know where the breather is . can anyone enlighten me on where it...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
15 Jul 2008, 08:29
steering knuckle help pls asap

Last post by nindy « 15 Jul 2008, 08:09
Replies: 4
by nindy » 14 Jul 2008, 21:40

Changed the brakes and tightened up the peening nut on my lhd van done about 50 miles or so then i pulled off the wheels to check the brakes discs to...

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Last post by nindy
15 Jul 2008, 08:09
Subaru tappets

Last post by Pepperami « 15 Jul 2008, 08:05
Replies: 6
by Pepperami » 14 Jul 2008, 22:04

How do you get the hydrolic tappets to pump up? Cheers.

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Last post by Pepperami
15 Jul 2008, 08:05
Non-existant idle speed and backfiring - please help!

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 14 Jul 2008, 19:35
Replies: 10
by chuckle-bus-tom » 14 Jul 2008, 18:15

In preparation for next weeks holiday I undertook some routine servicing at the weekend, for the first time . I changed the oil and filter no...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
14 Jul 2008, 19:35
Possible Cam Shaft probs

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Jul 2008, 18:57
Replies: 8
by 4Short » 03 Jul 2008, 10:57

Before beginning please keep in mind that I am an absolute beginner, not only to T25s, but to auto mechanics in general, so I'm not very down with...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Jul 2008, 18:57
1.9 w/c bleeding issue

Last post by Martin « 14 Jul 2008, 18:46
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by robs5230 » 14 Jul 2008, 18:18

and aint it just !

still got what appears to be a serious cooling issue.
dont seem to be able to bleed all the air from the rad. my lump is the one...

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Last post by Martin
14 Jul 2008, 18:46
Oil in the diesel starter motor - possible sources?

Last post by ringo « 14 Jul 2008, 15:38
Replies: 15
by ringo » 14 Jul 2008, 10:28
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Hi,

As stated above, im getting oil in the starter motor (in fact, the starter motor died and im assuming its because there is oil in it).

Has...
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Last post by ringo
14 Jul 2008, 15:38
New fuel tank, gulp

Last post by DevonAid « 14 Jul 2008, 12:23
Replies: 13
by degsy » 07 Jul 2008, 13:44

Hi All

I took my van to Nationwide Autocentre the yesterday because I was concerned about a petrol smell. I have little experience and thought it...

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Last post by DevonAid
14 Jul 2008, 12:23
Urgent help with fuel pump required.

Last post by cumbriankeith « 14 Jul 2008, 09:28
Replies: 4
by soulstealer » 13 Jul 2008, 18:59

I have a 82 Aircooled bus . I've noticed a fuel leak underneath my engine today, whilst working on another engine prob. Tracked it down to the area...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
14 Jul 2008, 09:28
V belt fitting prob's

Last post by Krisis « 14 Jul 2008, 06:22
Replies: 8
by sharonjpp » 09 Jul 2008, 17:22

hi all, can anyone advise on fitting the 2 v belts water/alt both seam really small do I take the flywheel off tried to fit them before and ended up...

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Last post by Krisis
14 Jul 2008, 06:22
Starting problems

Last post by Mocki « 13 Jul 2008, 22:08
Replies: 1
by J188 » 13 Jul 2008, 21:57

My van is poorly :(
When i start the van the ignition is fine and the van 'starts' with a little pumping on the pedal, i've been told this is what...

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Last post by Mocki
13 Jul 2008, 22:08
Bosch injector pump on a 1.9 AEF ?

Last post by dridgy « 13 Jul 2008, 20:29
Replies: 2
by dridgy » 13 Jul 2008, 15:39

Hi i have a t25 van with a 1.9 n/a aef polo engine fitted in it. The engine has a lucas diesel pump. is it possible to fit a Bosch diesel pump...

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Last post by dridgy
13 Jul 2008, 20:29
Fuel Pump

Last post by Steve T « 13 Jul 2008, 20:24
Replies: 3
by Steve T » 13 Jul 2008, 17:34

Had odd problem with fuel pump, the pivot pin in the main body had drifted out of place, pushrod was working the lever but as the lever was not...

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Last post by Steve T
13 Jul 2008, 20:24
Coolant Flow Through Rad

Last post by Grun « 13 Jul 2008, 15:11
Replies: 12
by CycloneMike » 12 Jul 2008, 06:10

I've been messing about sorting my engine conversion for months now. I'm just checking my plumbing before I hopefully get it running.
Haynes states...

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Last post by Grun
13 Jul 2008, 15:11
T25 Crewcab gearbox rebuild

Last post by Mr Bean « 13 Jul 2008, 07:40
Replies: 3
by Fitztiddley » 12 Jul 2008, 10:29

My Crwcab gearbox is kippered and needs a rebuild or replacement. Can any one suggest my best course of action? Anything near to Braintree in Essex...

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Last post by Mr Bean
13 Jul 2008, 07:40
Oil (bloody ) buzzer !

Last post by nindy « 12 Jul 2008, 23:25
Replies: 3
by sussex_yellow » 12 Jul 2008, 20:44

OK Ive just sorted out my light on the water and blow me down not only does the water light come back on but almost out of sympathy the oil light and...

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Last post by nindy
12 Jul 2008, 23:25
fuel pump problem

Last post by AngeloEvs « 12 Jul 2008, 20:26
Replies: 3
by thunderz2000 » 12 Jul 2008, 16:26

I have am annoying problem with my 1982 vw T25 Kameo

Every so often the van wont start. Good spark but it seems its not pulling fuel on 2 occasions...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
12 Jul 2008, 20:26
is this a 1.9 DG ?

Last post by dwayne « 12 Jul 2008, 13:21
Replies: 14
by dwayne » 10 Jul 2008, 21:09

hey guys/girls my van had a recon put in last year by previous owner and he is now in Australia so can't contact him to ask .
so is this a 1.9 DG ?...

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Last post by dwayne
12 Jul 2008, 13:21
Weber CO2 emissions MOT failure

Last post by pedro « 12 Jul 2008, 11:48
Replies: 12
by pedro » 25 Jun 2008, 09:31

I really need some help on this one please.
My 2 litre Aircooled T25 recently failed the MOT on excessive CO2 emissions. Now I really need the van up...

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Last post by pedro
12 Jul 2008, 11:48
my 2.1i is doin 10 mpg--- why?

Last post by Aidan « 12 Jul 2008, 08:52
Replies: 14
by lastofthehardcore » 10 Jul 2008, 20:20

:?

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Last post by Aidan
12 Jul 2008, 08:52
Bostig Zetec conversion

Last post by Zimbok « 12 Jul 2008, 06:19
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by mikey9 » 11 Jul 2008, 21:26

Anyone else here find surfing thesamba/vanagon pages as interesting as I do?
Threads about Cross US and North to South America road trips, $35-$50k...

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Last post by Zimbok
12 Jul 2008, 06:19
syncro pedal box

Last post by ..lee.. « 11 Jul 2008, 20:30
Replies: 2
by ..lee.. » 11 Jul 2008, 18:40

i`ve been told that lhd and rhd pedal boxes are the same ( hope thats right ) so i`m reconing my spare diesel rhd pedal box to fit in to my lhd...

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Last post by ..lee..
11 Jul 2008, 20:30
Water pipes

Last post by Mr Bean « 11 Jul 2008, 19:41
Replies: 9
by unhappy camper » 10 Jul 2008, 11:22

Hi,the metal water pipes on my 1985 Caravelle are perished. I've just looked on Just Kampers and they sell a flange that looks like you just fasten a...

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Last post by Mr Bean
11 Jul 2008, 19:41
Need a replacement gearbox, WHICH ONE ?????

Last post by Krisis « 11 Jul 2008, 19:30
Replies: 3
by Krisis » 11 Jul 2008, 06:37

Hi Alllllllll
As it says in the title my gearbox is FUBAR and I have got to replace it in the next 8 days as Mrs Krisis is of on her jollies with a...

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Last post by Krisis
11 Jul 2008, 19:30
starting /running problem- carbs?

Last post by Fingle « 11 Jul 2008, 19:16
Replies: 7
by Johnmck » 21 Jun 2008, 12:43

Hi got a 2.0 cu engine, distributor had ben out , now got it in and it will run reasonably ok BUT when you go to restart it if still warm is really...

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Last post by Fingle
11 Jul 2008, 19:16
Exhaust manufacture

Last post by Pepperami « 11 Jul 2008, 18:27
Replies: 6
by Pepperami » 11 Jul 2008, 15:25

Are there any basics which should be followed when making stainless exhaust systems? Equal length? connectors? Cheers folks.

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Last post by Pepperami
11 Jul 2008, 18:27
sticking throttle on auto DG, help please

Last post by doodlebug « 11 Jul 2008, 18:11
Replies: 11
by doodlebug » 09 Jul 2008, 18:23

1987 VW caravelle transporter 2 litre Automatic

Has anyone out there got any ideas to solve our problem;our automatic VW caravelle has a 'sticking'...

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Last post by doodlebug
11 Jul 2008, 18:11
Glow plugs temp sender/ electrical connections

Last post by Snag20 « 11 Jul 2008, 07:15

by Snag20 » 11 Jul 2008, 07:15

I have finally finished installing and connecting up my 1.9 AAZ.

I have started it by connecting glow plugs direct to battery as they seem to be...

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Last post by Snag20
11 Jul 2008, 07:15
stainless on a 1.6 td

Last post by Darbs « 11 Jul 2008, 05:36

by Darbs » 11 Jul 2008, 05:36

Just had a stainless exhaust fitted but the van seems to be down on power ? Before you could hear the sound of the turbo does this seem right ?

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Last post by Darbs
11 Jul 2008, 05:36
Reasons for water in oil

Last post by Mr Bean « 10 Jul 2008, 22:42
Replies: 3
by purpletony » 10 Jul 2008, 13:48

Hi can any body tell me how water can get into the oil
on a 1.9DG
as ive stripped the heads down and cant find any thing wrong with them

Cheers...

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Last post by Mr Bean
10 Jul 2008, 22:42
Water light - T25 1.9DG

Last post by maxstu « 10 Jul 2008, 22:35
Replies: 3
by sussex_yellow » 05 Jul 2008, 09:09

Im looking for a bit of advice on a water guage light. Im hoping this is just electrical !

Essentially I have a water cooled 1.9DG engine in my T25...

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Last post by maxstu
10 Jul 2008, 22:35
10 mpg on a 2.1i

Last post by lastofthehardcore « 10 Jul 2008, 20:24

by lastofthehardcore » 10 Jul 2008, 20:24

my lhd, cali import, 2.1i, caravelle was doin 30 odd, has now decided to do 10 mpg?!?
idleing is a bit eratic and the engine has started to heat up...

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Last post by lastofthehardcore
10 Jul 2008, 20:24
engine number

Last post by Pepperami « 10 Jul 2008, 20:00
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by doodlebug » 10 Jul 2008, 18:44

can anyone tell me where to find the engine number please

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Last post by Pepperami
10 Jul 2008, 20:00
power assisted steering help

Last post by lhd « 10 Jul 2008, 19:46
Replies: 3
by lhd » 10 Jul 2008, 17:45

The steering on the missuses car is juddering left and right when parking.
Any ideas what this could be?
fluid seems to be at the correct level.
many...

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Last post by lhd
10 Jul 2008, 19:46
Are my brakes broke?

Last post by FlowerPower « 10 Jul 2008, 18:20
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by FlowerPower » 03 Jul 2008, 16:30
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I'm on me hols in Wales at the moment. On the way down, I noticed the front brakes starting to squeal. I managed to get the pads replaced this...
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Last post by FlowerPower
10 Jul 2008, 18:20
best coil?

Last post by joshb « 10 Jul 2008, 15:07
Replies: 7
by joshb » 09 Jul 2008, 17:38

whats the best coil to get for my 1.9dg and where to buy from? cheers

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Last post by joshb
10 Jul 2008, 15:07
oil light

Last post by Aidan « 10 Jul 2008, 10:42
Replies: 9
by belle in progress » 09 Jul 2008, 21:13

oil light

firstly what does it mean, Oil too low, or oil too hot??

i did an oil change bout 10 days ago, drove van twice since, when engine warms...

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Last post by Aidan
10 Jul 2008, 10:42
Will this engine fit?

Last post by camper « 10 Jul 2008, 05:19
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by airhead » 09 Jul 2008, 15:18

I can get a 1.9d engine for my 84 1.6d T25 for €400. Its out of a 94 T4 transporter. Is it just a case of changing the sump and mounts or is there...

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Last post by camper
10 Jul 2008, 05:19
what gasket compounds etc

Last post by stephan « 09 Jul 2008, 23:36
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by stephan » 09 Jul 2008, 19:07

i have just bought a engine gasket kit for my 2.1 wbx but it did not have any compounds for gaskets nuts etc.

what should i use on what parts? and...

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Last post by stephan
09 Jul 2008, 23:36
thermostat housing advice

Last post by Ian Hulley « 09 Jul 2008, 20:05
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by rayecp » 09 Jul 2008, 18:30

help i have just bought a new thermostat housing for my 2.1 t 25 westy,it is the same part number but with a A after the numbers,also the outlet pipe...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
09 Jul 2008, 20:05
Cruise control help

Last post by Adrian244 « 09 Jul 2008, 17:13
Replies: 4
by Adrian244 » 08 Jul 2008, 19:50

Hi all.

I've searched around and checked through my Haynes manual but can't find any info on the cruise control feature that's fitted on my camper....

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Last post by Adrian244
09 Jul 2008, 17:13
Gearbox FUBAR ?

Last post by kevtherev « 09 Jul 2008, 11:32
Replies: 4
by Krisis » 09 Jul 2008, 06:44

Hi All,
Ok went to Glastonbury :cry: (worked 132 hours in 10 days) :cry: 380 mile round trip.
On the way down the oil seal on the gearbox went :cry:...

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Last post by kevtherev
09 Jul 2008, 11:32
exhaust pipes

Last post by Mr Bean « 09 Jul 2008, 08:52
Replies: 3
by jam » 07 Jul 2008, 18:12

hi, looking to replace exhaust pipes on 2.1 velle or possibly change exsisting set-up ? any advice would be appriecated.

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Last post by Mr Bean
09 Jul 2008, 08:52
Gear selection woes... found the prob but need advice

Last post by lhd « 08 Jul 2008, 22:36
Replies: 1
by iain » 08 Jul 2008, 18:46

1.6 turbo diesel 5 speed box

I have just found out why i cannot shift gears.. the selector lever at the rear of the gear link has lost the rear top...

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Last post by lhd
08 Jul 2008, 22:36
Clutch Slave Cylinder - Bleeding

Last post by richard.w « 08 Jul 2008, 22:03
Replies: 2
by richard.w » 08 Jul 2008, 17:44

I managed to break the brake vacuum pump and cause a leak on the clutch slave cylinder whilst changing the starter (nobody calls me clumsy). I...

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Last post by richard.w
08 Jul 2008, 22:03
thingy clip that holds on sensor to thermostat housing!

Last post by Hacksawbob « 08 Jul 2008, 21:15
Replies: 3
by quagmire » 08 Jul 2008, 16:51

hi all,please help me!does anyone know where i can get the thingy clip that holds on the sensor to the thermostat housing?i have replaced the housing...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
08 Jul 2008, 21:15
water pump knackered?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 Jul 2008, 20:01
Replies: 3
by quagmire » 08 Jul 2008, 17:37

sorry to be a pain in the backside everyone but i cant find out if my water pump is knackered.since i bought the van it has overheated(or tried too)...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
08 Jul 2008, 20:01
Exhaust banging

Last post by Hacksawbob « 08 Jul 2008, 17:05
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by daveangel » 08 Jul 2008, 14:10

Hi all when i start up the van and its turning over the exhaust back box/tailpipe bangs against the body. As soon as its running it all stops. The...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
08 Jul 2008, 17:05
Which Engine Oil?

Last post by phade « 08 Jul 2008, 16:27
Replies: 15
by hobajay » 07 Jul 2008, 15:10
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Hello all,

I bought some engine oil from a motor spares shop the other day, asking the man in the shops advice on which oil I would need (am a new...
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Last post by phade
08 Jul 2008, 16:27
sorting out a smokey 1.6d

Last post by jamesc76 « 08 Jul 2008, 14:41
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by airhead » 08 Jul 2008, 12:46

I just got a new van and the engine is burning oil. Its not all that eager to rev either but it doesn't sound bad and starts easily. Am I p!ssing...

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08 Jul 2008, 14:41

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