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Very watery oil

Last post by Ian Hulley « 24 Apr 2008, 22:41
Replies: 26
by Jackie Hulley » 23 Apr 2008, 22:20
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Hi,

We have a 1.9 DG Known good engine(fitted last Wednesday) into our T25,last night it had a second oil change,today it has done less than 60...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
24 Apr 2008, 22:41
1600 CT Engine thermostat where ya hiding ya little ****!

Last post by Therunner « 24 Apr 2008, 21:49
Replies: 6
by dugcati » 23 Apr 2008, 18:50

now available in black text too!.......

Wotcha folks..

Had a rummage around on the forum and can't find anyone else asking the same question so...

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Last post by Therunner
24 Apr 2008, 21:49
Tempretures

Last post by Grun « 24 Apr 2008, 21:16
Replies: 1
by Krisis » 24 Apr 2008, 19:56

Hi ALL
:? Had a scan thru wiki couldn t see anything :?
I am looking for running tempretures oil and water
Mine appears to be a bit on the warm...

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Last post by Grun
24 Apr 2008, 21:16
Trouble Removing Tinware

Last post by Grun « 24 Apr 2008, 18:58
Replies: 1
by high_tower » 24 Apr 2008, 18:25

Evening All,

I'm in the process of stripping down a 1981 t25 2.0l Aircooled. I'm in the process of taking all the tinware off the engine but cannot...

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Last post by Grun
24 Apr 2008, 18:58
A/C CUTTING OUT WHEN HOT AND NOT RESTARTING

Last post by Gunslinger « 24 Apr 2008, 11:42
Replies: 8
by Gunslinger » 23 Apr 2008, 19:38

I'm hoping someone a little more technical can give me some pointers as to some likely causes of my problem.

My air cooled 2.0 cu bus starts and...

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Last post by Gunslinger
24 Apr 2008, 11:42
Choke in my diesel

Last post by oldiguana « 24 Apr 2008, 08:47
Replies: 10
by Hypnovan » 21 Apr 2008, 23:03

Why is there a choke under the steering wheel ? I pulled it out and nada!

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Last post by oldiguana
24 Apr 2008, 08:47
1,6 TD exhaust pipe dimensions

Last post by T123 « 24 Apr 2008, 07:16
Replies: 5
by T123 » 23 Apr 2008, 11:30

Hi,
Could anyone tell me the dimensions (diameter/radius) of the pipe going into the turbo on a 1,6 TD JX engine?
Cheers,
Dave

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Last post by T123
24 Apr 2008, 07:16
fuel pump

Last post by simony « 23 Apr 2008, 21:27
Replies: 5
by simony » 21 Apr 2008, 18:38

engine 1.9 DF with engine runninng slight. bubbles coming from pivot pin on fuel pump yet doesnt really smell of petrol should i be worried :? could...

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Last post by simony
23 Apr 2008, 21:27
Carburettor change/swop

Last post by Valedub « 23 Apr 2008, 18:14
Replies: 3
by Valedub » 22 Apr 2008, 14:50

i have a pierburg Carburettor92e3) on my 1.9 water cooled.is there another Carburettor that fits,and and a supplier of said Carburettor

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Last post by Valedub
23 Apr 2008, 18:14
Movement in steering column

Last post by meggles « 23 Apr 2008, 15:45
Replies: 5
by meggles » 22 Apr 2008, 18:55

As it says. Its at top end. Is this the usual rebushing job? Any pitfalls to watch out for? Are bushes still available? Can't find anything on a...

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Last post by meggles
23 Apr 2008, 15:45
Rebuild turbo

Last post by R0B « 23 Apr 2008, 15:19
Replies: 4
by T123 » 22 Apr 2008, 19:27

Anyone know if rebuilding a turbo is recommended?
Any tutorial on this?
Thx,
Dave

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Last post by R0B
23 Apr 2008, 15:19
New Van awfy sluggish

Last post by fried chicken « 23 Apr 2008, 12:57
Replies: 17
by moanthebairns » 05 Mar 2008, 18:05
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My first van and I'm quite disappointed - Just bought an 86 1900 Petrol T25 Reimo camper yesterday, 112000 miles, looks great, but spent the whole...
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Last post by fried chicken
23 Apr 2008, 12:57
Dropping fuel tank consumables

Last post by keytouch « 23 Apr 2008, 07:50
Replies: 5
by keytouch » 22 Apr 2008, 15:03

I'm going to be dropping my fuel tank in order to change my coolant pipes.

Are there any seals, pipes etc that have to be changed when doing this? I...

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Last post by keytouch
23 Apr 2008, 07:50
Oil changing/egine flushing

Last post by Campcharlie « 23 Apr 2008, 07:50
Replies: 7
by Campcharlie » 21 Apr 2008, 14:47

The oil in 'me engine is a tad bitty and i mean a tad. I was told by mate to use a certain oil in T25's.....but i can't remember the name of...

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Last post by Campcharlie
23 Apr 2008, 07:50
Dropping my Engine

Last post by Therunner « 22 Apr 2008, 21:33
Replies: 3
by Therunner » 22 Apr 2008, 10:57

I'm back! :P

Just when you thought it was safe to look in the tech section!

just one quick question to start with;

looking to lower the engine...

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Last post by Therunner
22 Apr 2008, 21:33
van with golf 1800 engine refusing to keep running

Last post by Matflint « 22 Apr 2008, 21:01
Replies: 2
by Matflint » 22 Apr 2008, 18:19

Van would not even turn over a couple of days ago battery was no good

got new battery straight away van turned over and ran

but after about a...

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Last post by Matflint
22 Apr 2008, 21:01
T25 1981 PETROL TWIN CARB HAS BEGUN STALLING

Last post by phade « 22 Apr 2008, 17:48
Replies: 5
by Natasha » 17 Feb 2008, 13:21

ANY IDEAS WHY VAN HAS BEGUN TO STALL...DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME BUT BECOMING MORE FREQUENT..I CAN'T SEE OBVIOUS REASON ENGINE SEEMS OK...ANY...

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Last post by phade
22 Apr 2008, 17:48
CU Carb question? 2.0L

Last post by thmpptrck « 22 Apr 2008, 15:48
Replies: 10
by thmpptrck » 21 Apr 2008, 11:31

Does anyone know whay the bakerlite plastic peices do and if it has to be there between the Head and manifold on a 2ltr CU engine?
It standard solex...

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Last post by thmpptrck
22 Apr 2008, 15:48
Engine Change

Last post by spet25 « 22 Apr 2008, 13:04
Replies: 8
by spet25 » 21 Apr 2008, 16:11

Hi all,

I have a 1982 t25 2L Aircooled. The engine seized about a month ago.

The engine that was in it was a CJ code, I have got hold of a CU code...

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Last post by spet25
22 Apr 2008, 13:04
A/C HEATER PODS-ARE THEY EASY TO REPLACE ?

Last post by Gunslinger « 22 Apr 2008, 12:26
Replies: 2
by Gunslinger » 22 Apr 2008, 10:25

I've acquired new heater pods from GSF and was wondering if they are relatively easy to replace and some idea of the time they take as might do them...

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Last post by Gunslinger
22 Apr 2008, 12:26
Front brakes and bearings

Last post by thmpptrck « 22 Apr 2008, 11:31
Replies: 5
by vic20 » 19 Apr 2008, 15:38

Just got throught the MOT, but the helpful chap there did say that i will soon need new pads and discs at the front, and also one of the front...

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Last post by thmpptrck
22 Apr 2008, 11:31
1.6CT Aircooled very poorly?

Last post by Therunner « 22 Apr 2008, 08:23
Replies: 46
by Therunner » 18 Apr 2008, 05:27
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Hi

Yesterday, while having yet another attempt at reviving the engine in our new bus, I found that, about 45 mins after turning the engine over, the...
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Last post by Therunner
22 Apr 2008, 08:23
Diesel timing

Last post by Hypnovan « 22 Apr 2008, 07:52
Replies: 15
by T123 » 18 Apr 2008, 20:27
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Hi,
I pulled of my cam timing belt (you know, the whole shabbang), to replace it with a new one. Then one of my kids managed to turn the pulleys all...
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Last post by Hypnovan
22 Apr 2008, 07:52
Throttle cable length

Last post by Hacksawbob « 21 Apr 2008, 21:58
Replies: 2
by sln123 » 21 Apr 2008, 15:07

Trying to order a spare throttle cable for my bus (1990 Westy 2.1L petrol LHD) from my local VW van centre. They are listing 2 lengths for a LHD 2.1L...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
21 Apr 2008, 21:58
Front shockers

Last post by Simon Baxter « 21 Apr 2008, 20:52
Replies: 1
by paulw » 21 Apr 2008, 10:30

Is it really worth spending more dosh on 'up-rated/heavy duty' front shock absorbers on my T25 high top camper ???
Has anyone fitted them and noticed...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
21 Apr 2008, 20:52
Upper bushes how do i get them out.. please help its late

Last post by Simon Baxter « 21 Apr 2008, 20:51
Replies: 10
by iain » 19 Apr 2008, 19:52

Its saturday night nad after 2 hours of hitting, tapping etc my bushes are still in. I have read how you get them out but not HOW you get them out....

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Last post by Simon Baxter
21 Apr 2008, 20:51
In line water filtration device

Last post by tj2008 « 21 Apr 2008, 20:38

by tj2008 » 21 Apr 2008, 20:38

Looking to install some type of in line water filtration device in my T25 before setting off around Europe for 4 months - anyone any experience of...

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Last post by tj2008
21 Apr 2008, 20:38
Liverpool based VW head?

Last post by eg0u3067 « 21 Apr 2008, 16:50
Replies: 2
by eg0u3067 » 21 Apr 2008, 16:11

Cheers to Ian hulley for recommending a guy in chester, but I was wondering if there is a VW guy in liverpool who can have a look at what appears to...

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Last post by eg0u3067
21 Apr 2008, 16:50
Cam belt replacement

Last post by T123 « 21 Apr 2008, 16:20
Replies: 3
by T123 » 21 Apr 2008, 13:39

When doing a cam-belt replacement, is it wise to replace the 'wheel bearing wheel thing as well? What is recommended to replace when doing a cam-belt...

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Last post by T123
21 Apr 2008, 16:20
intermittant cutout!!!

Last post by Louey « 21 Apr 2008, 14:13
Replies: 6
by tonytech » 20 Apr 2008, 19:02

Took my kids and some friends away for the weekend.
2adults 2 15yr olds and 3 8yr olds. 7seater Caravelle
Full to bursting with luggage.....
Got on...

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Last post by Louey
21 Apr 2008, 14:13
Reconditioning Engine

Last post by high_tower « 21 Apr 2008, 12:18
Replies: 2
by high_tower » 20 Apr 2008, 11:51

Afternoon,

I've got 115k on my 2.0 Aircooled t25 and think it deserves alot of love and a good recondition. I've seen plenty of reconditioning kits...

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Last post by high_tower
21 Apr 2008, 12:18
Starter motor ac

Last post by j_robi « 21 Apr 2008, 10:08
Replies: 16
by j_robi » 03 Apr 2008, 07:42
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Hi
Quick question

Is the ac 1600 starter motor the same as the ac 2000 starter motor?
thanks
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Last post by j_robi
21 Apr 2008, 10:08
Diesel Cam belt cover - after those pesky rubber washers!!!

Last post by lhd « 20 Apr 2008, 22:13
Replies: 4
by Other-Power » 20 Apr 2008, 11:55

Hello all,

have had to take the cam belt cover of my engine (diesel) as the rubber washers holding the cover on and removing the vibration have worn...

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Last post by lhd
20 Apr 2008, 22:13
Gears: Reverse not there....1st and 2nd are weird....

Last post by T123 « 20 Apr 2008, 21:07
Replies: 4
by T123 » 20 Apr 2008, 20:45

Hi,
After an engine change i noticed that i don't have reverse.
If i push down and left-up it goes in 1st. If i push down and left-down it goes in...

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Last post by T123
20 Apr 2008, 21:07
Diesel leaking at one of the injectors..

Last post by ringo « 20 Apr 2008, 21:06
Replies: 9
by ringo » 18 Apr 2008, 13:14

Im hoping all i need is a new sealing washer - or maybe even tighten it up (guess which one one it is :roll: ).

Are there any tips i need to know...

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Last post by ringo
20 Apr 2008, 21:06
2.1 Watercooled Digifant Fiel Injectors Question

Last post by grenjs « 20 Apr 2008, 20:39
Replies: 5
by grenjs » 20 Apr 2008, 08:20

I have removed the engine on our Westy to give it a good tidy-up - including replacing the fuel pipes front to rear.

I note on the end of each...

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Last post by grenjs
20 Apr 2008, 20:39
Brake Fluid

Last post by campervanman « 20 Apr 2008, 19:44
Replies: 6
by kathyshack » 20 Apr 2008, 09:27

Hi All, over at my mums in the van at the mo and the brake fluid light has started to come on when going downhill. Just checked the levels and it is...

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Last post by campervanman
20 Apr 2008, 19:44
Solid lifters

Last post by kevtherev « 20 Apr 2008, 16:41
Replies: 4
by dekker » 19 Apr 2008, 17:10

Hi, finally getting round to re-assembling my motor, its a 1776 CT a la Laurie.
Wanting to fit solid cam followers/lifters intead of standard...

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Last post by kevtherev
20 Apr 2008, 16:41
starter trouble

Last post by silverado « 20 Apr 2008, 12:16
Replies: 4
by silverado » 18 Mar 2008, 18:35

Hi all just completed my 2.0l tall block digifant swap but was having trouble with lazy starter got a new one from gsf and noticed the difference...

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Last post by silverado
20 Apr 2008, 12:16
T25 GTI OIL PUMP TROUBLE

Last post by silverado « 20 Apr 2008, 12:03

by silverado » 20 Apr 2008, 12:03

Hi all need some answers completed t25 gti swap used a 20L audi bottom end but the engine will not pump oil round, it had a new oil pump with...

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Last post by silverado
20 Apr 2008, 12:03
BLOODY PUSH ROD SEALS NOW!!HELP.

Last post by Steve P « 20 Apr 2008, 11:18
Replies: 8
by Steve P » 19 Apr 2008, 19:31

I have to change the push rod seals now as it is dripping oil on to the hot exhaust pipes going into the heat exchangers, cue smoke and smell!!
Is...

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Last post by Steve P
20 Apr 2008, 11:18
1.9 PETROL WATERCOOLED HESITATION ON ACCELARATION

Last post by Mocki « 20 Apr 2008, 09:11
Replies: 4
by DING DONG » 18 Apr 2008, 06:27

Looking for some input I have a 1.9 dg water cooled with a pierburg
problem is a flat spot and hesitation on acceleration and stalling pull away.
I...

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Last post by Mocki
20 Apr 2008, 09:11
Replacement Engine

Last post by phade « 20 Apr 2008, 07:57
Replies: 1
by javawolf » 19 Apr 2008, 20:17

Just got my van back from Elite VW in Essex after having a replacement engine fitted (2.0 A/C). Must say I was most impressed, they have sorted my...

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Last post by phade
20 Apr 2008, 07:57
Battery Tray wanted or ideas also diesel flywheel wanted

Last post by Louey « 19 Apr 2008, 23:07
Replies: 10
by devoncamperman » 19 Apr 2008, 17:20

Hi i am converting a Aircooled to diesel and need to put the battery in the engine bay as it is in the cab in A/C.
Does anyone know where i can get a...

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Last post by Louey
19 Apr 2008, 23:07
Oil for watercooled

Last post by Robin! « 19 Apr 2008, 16:40
Replies: 2
by Robin! » 19 Apr 2008, 08:41

Hi Folk,

I'm going to service the van today and I've had a quick search but couldn't find anything on it.

Anyhoo, I was gonna go for the castrol...

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Last post by Robin!
19 Apr 2008, 16:40
Gearbox Problems (me thinks)

Last post by Hellwin « 19 Apr 2008, 16:17
Replies: 2
by Hellwin » 19 Apr 2008, 15:12

Every time I want to change gears, the gearbox makes a scraping noise like I haven't got it correctly in gear and when I'm waiting for a traffic...

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Last post by Hellwin
19 Apr 2008, 16:17
weber carbs

Last post by maxstu « 18 Apr 2008, 20:36
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by ecinsregal » 18 Apr 2008, 17:12

can anyone tell me is it worth paying a fortune for a weber conversion on my 1.9 dg. will I notice any difference in performance , fuel economy etc....

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Last post by maxstu
18 Apr 2008, 20:36
nearly had my head off when i undid the expansion cap.help!

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 18 Apr 2008, 16:22
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by oldiguana » 18 Apr 2008, 09:30

eyup ducks,the missus gets the usual red flashy thing every couple of months or so,it doesnt seem to be drawing out of the reservoir behind the...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
18 Apr 2008, 16:22
Advise needed 1.6d to 1.9d 1Y engine

Last post by oldiguana « 18 Apr 2008, 15:24
Replies: 6
by SplendiferousII » 17 Apr 2008, 12:04

If I ever get my Van back from the paint shop I will be changing my 1.6d to a 1.9d 1Y engine.

A couple of questions.

Do I need to change the oil...

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Last post by oldiguana
18 Apr 2008, 15:24
trumatic-e 1800 heater

Last post by Willoughby « 18 Apr 2008, 14:36
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by moanthebairns » 17 Apr 2008, 09:24

Tried out the van last week at Strathyre - smashing - but could have done with a wee bit of heat, snow didn't help.
Anyway have a Trumatic-e 1800...

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Last post by Willoughby
18 Apr 2008, 14:36

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