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Fast idling 2.1 dj

Last post by Simon Baxter « 14 Jun 2008, 22:34
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by willf » 08 Apr 2008, 17:18

What does fast idling mean and how do i fix it??? tried to find in wiki and search but got nothing of any use!!!
Will

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Last post by Simon Baxter
14 Jun 2008, 22:34
question re 1z engine

Last post by Simon Baxter « 14 Jun 2008, 22:13
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by shropshirevanman » 14 Jun 2008, 17:44

hi all.....

I know this may not be the right forum but....

mate next door has a K reg Audi 80 with a 1.9tdi 1Z engine.
he has a lack of power...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
14 Jun 2008, 22:13
rear wheel bearing???-squeeky noise

Last post by funbus3 « 14 Jun 2008, 18:48
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by Johnmck » 14 Jun 2008, 17:40

Hi thinking of replacing rear wheel bearing- makes a sqeeky noise, not a rumbling, and doesn't do it all the time.
two questions- is this the bearing...

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Last post by funbus3
14 Jun 2008, 18:48
cooling system

Last post by ermie571 « 14 Jun 2008, 15:30
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by Scooby » 14 Jun 2008, 15:23

can anyone tell me why my red light is flashing on and off all the time on my temp gauge as soon as i start it.

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Last post by ermie571
14 Jun 2008, 15:30
brown gunky 'rustiness' in the coolant top up bottle

Last post by dugdog « 14 Jun 2008, 06:45
Replies: 35
by dugdog » 11 Jun 2008, 13:16
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I've just checked the coolant level on my 'new' '87 T25 (for the first time) - and the top-up level is below minimum... obviously, I'll be getting...
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Last post by dugdog
14 Jun 2008, 06:45
oil leak, flashing light and a dodgy needle?!?

Last post by Valsowners « 13 Jun 2008, 22:35
Replies: 13
by Valsowners » 13 Jun 2008, 09:43

Hey guys

Yet another dumb blonde question! :oops: :oops:

I've just had my cambelt changed on my 1982 1.6d high top. when I got home I noticed a...

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Last post by Valsowners
13 Jun 2008, 22:35
Heavy oil consumption

Last post by woodola « 13 Jun 2008, 21:04
Replies: 6
by woodola » 10 Jun 2008, 18:02

Hello can any one help? I have a 1982 air cooled 2ltr I,ve only had it 6 wks and seem to use about 1 ltr of oil, in a 160 mile trip there are no...

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Last post by woodola
13 Jun 2008, 21:04
jp ss exhaust

Last post by ermie571 « 13 Jun 2008, 20:45
Replies: 39
by hammy44 » 14 Feb 2008, 14:14
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has anybody purchased a jp ss exhaust and are they satisfied i am about to purchase a ss exhaust from someone but want to make sure i get...
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Last post by ermie571
13 Jun 2008, 20:45
Dump valve spiting out oil (1.6TD)

Last post by Hoss « 13 Jun 2008, 19:39
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by Hoss » 19 May 2008, 12:23
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Hello all, my dump valve is spitting out oil when it dumps. Is it supposed to do this? If not what would be the cause/ could this be the lack of...
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Last post by Hoss
13 Jun 2008, 19:39
water pump

Last post by kukisan « 13 Jun 2008, 15:00
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by kukisan » 12 Jun 2008, 18:08

hi stupid question time.bearing is going on said pump took it to the garage to get fixed but mechanic claimed there was 5 types of water pump!! now...

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Last post by kukisan
13 Jun 2008, 15:00
Brake pipes at back

Last post by Red Westie « 13 Jun 2008, 11:34
Replies: 8
by talkingwhippet » 22 Apr 2008, 21:50

Just replaced trailing arms but had to cut out brake pipes at joins to get old ones off. Can I buy the metal pipes already made at VW - or is this...

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Last post by Red Westie
13 Jun 2008, 11:34
cooling system overhaul

Last post by Wavehead « 13 Jun 2008, 11:21
Replies: 6
by ermie571 » 12 Jun 2008, 11:06

Hi folks - this is what we spent last week doing with vwcamperfan! It is to the best of my memory. If we did anything wrong, or those more...

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Last post by Wavehead
13 Jun 2008, 11:21
VW transporter Komet - Hoses

Last post by HarryMann « 13 Jun 2008, 10:52
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by gazza&linz » 12 Jun 2008, 17:08

If any body has any comments I'd be grateful....
My dad - in the motor trade man and boy (now semi retired) was not very supportive when we bought...

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Last post by HarryMann
13 Jun 2008, 10:52
1.6TD Oily Water - What is going on...?

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 13 Jun 2008, 08:45
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by peepingheads » 29 Apr 2008, 10:53

Hello, just joined the forum, been reading it for ages though.

About me, I have had a VW van for over 20 years, a T2 Devon, T2 Panel, now have a T4...

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Last post by Bilbo Blue
13 Jun 2008, 08:45
T25 - no synchro from 4th to 3rd

Last post by gilbert « 13 Jun 2008, 07:47
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by gilbert » 12 Jun 2008, 17:13

1987 T25 1.6 tdi...
Although all gears work normally changing up from 1st to 4th, I've always had to double declutch when changing down from top to...

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Last post by gilbert
13 Jun 2008, 07:47
1.6 JX TD overheating.. possible head gasket/cracking????

Last post by mrhutch « 13 Jun 2008, 06:48
Replies: 4
by mrhutch » 30 Mar 2008, 20:25

Hi All..

My 1988 1.6 JX TD is overheating.. I have changed the thermostat, sensor in coolant tank, disconnected the rad, flushed it, flushed pipes...

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Last post by mrhutch
13 Jun 2008, 06:48
2.1 dj starter motor not good!

Last post by Hacksawbob « 12 Jun 2008, 22:31
Replies: 3
by willf » 12 Jun 2008, 19:39

It works sometimes but often doesn't. Turns over very slowly. Is it just a bush? Is it a new motor?
Where do i find what i need?

W

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Last post by Hacksawbob
12 Jun 2008, 22:31
Changing a 1.9 carb Water boxer for something else

Last post by Uberpussy « 12 Jun 2008, 22:21
Replies: 6
by Uberpussy » 12 Jun 2008, 11:17

I'm currently on the hunt for a new engine for my T25 carb 1.9 and seeing a lot of 2.1/2.0 engines.

Whats the deal with the bell housing for a 1.9...

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Last post by Uberpussy
12 Jun 2008, 22:21
changing 1600 Aircooled engine

Last post by mearnsy « 12 Jun 2008, 21:41
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by sparkeysprite » 12 Jun 2008, 17:08

Hi All,

This is my first post and I'm fairly new to the VW T25 thing so please bear with my ignorance.

I've got a 1600 Aircooled T25 and the...

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Last post by mearnsy
12 Jun 2008, 21:41
TD Exhaust Manifold Studs .........Help

Last post by sundial « 12 Jun 2008, 21:02
Replies: 3
by sundial » 12 Jun 2008, 19:21

Recently managed to loose a exhaust manifold stud whilst on the way back from holidays...!

Have visted the local VW van centre and matched the parts...

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Last post by sundial
12 Jun 2008, 21:02
ARRRRGGHHH me starter wont start!

Last post by Fritz « 12 Jun 2008, 13:24
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by Bendyknees » 11 Jun 2008, 22:00

hey guys. sposed to be goin away this weekend for my b'day. went an filled up wit fuel, tried to start it, there was a brief click an then nowt. bump...

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Last post by Fritz
12 Jun 2008, 13:24
DF/DG exhausts

Last post by LUBO « 12 Jun 2008, 13:05
Replies: 3
by LUBO » 12 Jun 2008, 08:30

do the early df and dg engines use the same exhaust? :?:

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Last post by LUBO
12 Jun 2008, 13:05
My van just died!

Last post by max.karisma « 12 Jun 2008, 11:44
Replies: 3
by max.karisma » 10 Jun 2008, 21:08

I have a 1986 2.1 petrol van and the head just blew on the original engine. I have passed it over to a mechanic I trust but would like opions on what...

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Last post by max.karisma
12 Jun 2008, 11:44
No Spark.. :o(

Last post by Ian Hulley « 12 Jun 2008, 09:06
Replies: 6
by Poseidon » 11 Jun 2008, 21:36

I've been having a few problems with my ignition system. The battery has enough power and is turning the starter fine. I have changed the coil for a...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
12 Jun 2008, 09:06
What have I broken above the Starter motor

Last post by richard.w « 12 Jun 2008, 08:16
Replies: 5
by richard.w » 11 Jun 2008, 16:19

Feeling v chuffed with myself having got the starter out and sourced a reconditioned unit locally (yes, I know I should have done it all myself but,...

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Last post by richard.w
12 Jun 2008, 08:16
noisy tappet

Last post by morrison « 12 Jun 2008, 07:49
Replies: 9
by devondub » 05 Jun 2008, 19:47

Hi all, this is probably a question that has been asked a million times before,but after leaving my van for more than two or three days, when i start...

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Last post by morrison
12 Jun 2008, 07:49
P155ing oil everywhere.... FIXED!! (i hope)

Last post by The_blue « 12 Jun 2008, 06:11
Replies: 18
by The_blue » 10 Jun 2008, 17:48
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Got the new oil filler pipe, fitted it and took it for a test drive.....

Gushing oil everywhere :( Level is from full to below min in 4 miles :(

It...
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Last post by The_blue
12 Jun 2008, 06:11
2l type 4 Aircooled MPG??

Last post by t25pete « 11 Jun 2008, 21:48
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by al73gt » 11 Jun 2008, 12:33

Hi I am looking at engine options for my van and am curious - what sort of MPG should i expect to get from a 2l type 4 engine??

Also does any1 knoew...

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Last post by t25pete
11 Jun 2008, 21:48
Steering Knuckle Knackered??

Last post by Wavehead « 11 Jun 2008, 19:53
Replies: 5
by Wavehead » 11 Jun 2008, 11:01

I am in the process of overhauling my front brakes, replacing the discs, calipers etc but have noticed that the thread on the steering knuckle...

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Last post by Wavehead
11 Jun 2008, 19:53
carb refurb (twin solex)

Last post by jason k « 11 Jun 2008, 19:22
Replies: 7
by edmundator » 10 Jun 2008, 10:21

I'm probably not selling my van, but even if I do I'd like to sell it in the best condition possible.

My mpg hasn't been very good as long as I've...

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Last post by jason k
11 Jun 2008, 19:22
SONIC CARB CLEANING

Last post by jason k « 11 Jun 2008, 19:20
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by "WEAZLECHIN" » 11 Jun 2008, 11:21

does anyone know where i can get a set of carbs cleaned sonically, i have a set that have been sat for 12 years.... nasty smell too :roll:

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Last post by jason k
11 Jun 2008, 19:20
1Y questions

Last post by SplendiferousII « 11 Jun 2008, 14:23
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by SplendiferousII » 11 Jun 2008, 11:35

Snaggs is popping over this evening to help me set up my pump timing / cam timing properly. A couple of quieries.

He has the full kit including the...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
11 Jun 2008, 14:23
Front coil spring and front shocker

Last post by BaaaadSlider « 11 Jun 2008, 12:35
Replies: 13
by BaaaadSlider » 11 Jun 2008, 08:55

After having our van checked by the local garage before we went to cornwall he advised us that the above needed looking at.
Now, having no knowledge...

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Last post by BaaaadSlider
11 Jun 2008, 12:35
jk uprated shocks al-ko

Last post by toomanytoys « 11 Jun 2008, 11:52
Replies: 3
by gti mad man » 11 Jun 2008, 08:06

Anyone got these now says uprated

Are these any good by being uprated does that mean that the ride will be harsher or that it will take bumps...

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Last post by toomanytoys
11 Jun 2008, 11:52
rings on a 1y

Last post by ringo « 11 Jun 2008, 08:35
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by kipper » 08 Jun 2008, 17:37

hi folks has any one changed the piston rings on a 1y ? is it a engine out job ?
my vans smokin like hell it used 3.5 litres of oil goin to devon...

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Last post by ringo
11 Jun 2008, 08:35
crankcase ventilation (breather) hose ('87 T25)

Last post by Ian Hulley « 10 Jun 2008, 23:30
Replies: 10
by dugdog » 10 Jun 2008, 09:36

just bought first T25 - and am sorting a few bits needed... someone botched the crankcase vent hose a while ago and it's now cracked and coughing...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
10 Jun 2008, 23:30
Rubber hoses treatment ?

Last post by diviy « 10 Jun 2008, 22:30
Replies: 3
by jaylo264 » 10 Jun 2008, 18:23

anyone know of any way to treat / help old but secure rubber coolant hoses , to make em look a bit newer/nicer ? jaylo

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Last post by diviy
10 Jun 2008, 22:30
Bag Of Spanners

Last post by Rozzo « 10 Jun 2008, 21:40
Replies: 5
by Dubstar » 10 Jun 2008, 09:15

My 2ltr CU sounds like bag of spanners on start up, like they do, but the sound doesn't die down after a few seconds. I only put it in a few weeks...

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Last post by Rozzo
10 Jun 2008, 21:40
Random service type related questions

Last post by Dodgy_Dave « 10 Jun 2008, 21:17
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by Dodgy_Dave » 10 Jun 2008, 20:36

Well i have used the search function and had no luck with finding the exact answer to what im after so here goes i have a few queries about my 2.0 CU...

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Last post by Dodgy_Dave
10 Jun 2008, 21:17
What engine is this an was it ever in a T25?

Last post by bigherb « 10 Jun 2008, 20:11
Replies: 5
by The_blue » 10 Jun 2008, 11:53

Any ideas, model etc :)

This is JKs T25 engine from my other thread.

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Last post by bigherb
10 Jun 2008, 20:11
Turbo conversion kit

Last post by Madwitch « 10 Jun 2008, 19:07
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by Madwitch » 09 Jun 2008, 18:51

Ok - don't think I was that drunk but I'm sure I heard someone mention the possibility of fitting a turbo kit to a T4 2.4 diesel.

Anyone heard of...

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Last post by Madwitch
10 Jun 2008, 19:07
10w/40 oil for 1.6 na diesel???

Last post by toomanytoys « 10 Jun 2008, 17:15
Replies: 5
by Wavehead » 09 Jun 2008, 17:36

I see that the many earlier posts regarding which oil point to 15w/40 as being the correct viscosity. My local dealer looked it up in the Castrol...

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Last post by toomanytoys
10 Jun 2008, 17:15
oil filler on CU engine - JK new one looks nothing like old!

Last post by The_blue « 10 Jun 2008, 11:36
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by The_blue » 09 Jun 2008, 15:01

I've been loosing iol via a cracked filler pipe so i've orded a new one.

the old had a screw fixing. The new one has a spring clip and isn't even...

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Last post by The_blue
10 Jun 2008, 11:36
Am I missing a bush?

Last post by richard.w « 09 Jun 2008, 21:38
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by richard.w » 09 Jun 2008, 20:06

1981 water cooled LHD 1.6 diesel.
Afer lots of help from the Forum members the starter came out. I've read the Wiki (info is for petrol engines) and...

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Last post by richard.w
09 Jun 2008, 21:38
Gearbox - DG / DF?

Last post by Aidan « 09 Jun 2008, 21:09
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by beachiain » 09 Jun 2008, 19:21

does anyone know if a gearbox from a DG will work on a DF? Or is it not that simple? I've got a DF and might have opportunity of a spare gearbox...

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Last post by Aidan
09 Jun 2008, 21:09
jx engine

Last post by peasant « 09 Jun 2008, 21:04
Replies: 4
by MartT » 09 Jun 2008, 16:12

i'm sure this has been asked before, but my 'search' ability hasn't turned anything up...

Was the JX (1.6td) engine used in another car? Have seen...

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Last post by peasant
09 Jun 2008, 21:04
Anybody Know

Last post by el sketcho « 09 Jun 2008, 20:27
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by el sketcho » 09 Jun 2008, 15:45

Of a good mechanic in the west London area?

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Last post by el sketcho
09 Jun 2008, 20:27
brake fitting kit

Last post by Simon Baxter « 09 Jun 2008, 19:00
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by dubbyjointy » 09 Jun 2008, 17:42

hi everyone, wheres the best place to get a rear brake fitting kit ?
just kampers have em £13 inc del.is that a good price ?

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Last post by Simon Baxter
09 Jun 2008, 19:00
What's attached to my Starter Motor?

Last post by richard.w « 09 Jun 2008, 17:27
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by richard.w » 09 Jun 2008, 12:08

Mine's a 1982 water cooled 1.6 diesel, manual. I've embarked on what is, for me at least, my first major job, removing the starter.
From inside the...

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Last post by richard.w
09 Jun 2008, 17:27
Startiing problem

Last post by richard.w « 09 Jun 2008, 11:54
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by richard.w » 13 Apr 2008, 17:49

Not had a problem before, started perfectly last week. Today however doesn't want to know. Ignition light on, amber light on then nothing.Battery...

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09 Jun 2008, 11:54

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