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2.1 petrol engine wont rev!

Last post by pigmidget « 09 Jun 2008, 09:48
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by pigmidget » 05 Jun 2008, 13:51

Hi Everyone
Got a T3 with 2.1 injection petrol engine. It has an annoying intermittant fault. Sometimes it will start and run fine, othertimes it...

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Last post by pigmidget
09 Jun 2008, 09:48
Difference between 1Y and ADG

Last post by HarryMann « 08 Jun 2008, 20:33
Replies: 9
by caveman » 07 Jun 2008, 22:45

It seems that there isn't much differencein torque between my KY 1.7 and the 1.9 ADG motor i just scored. What is the difference between that...

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Last post by HarryMann
08 Jun 2008, 20:33
steering ????

Last post by flateric « 08 Jun 2008, 07:46
Replies: 3
by flateric » 05 Jun 2008, 20:26

hi all, just got back from a fab time in the lakes, only to notice my two front tyres going bald on both inside edges. looks like a tracking job,...

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Last post by flateric
08 Jun 2008, 07:46
!.7 l diesel torque ?

Last post by caveman « 07 Jun 2008, 17:43
Replies: 6
by caveman » 07 Jun 2008, 15:02

I know i've seen the specs somewhere but of course now that i need the info , i can't find it. I'm asking because i got my hands on an ADG 1.9...

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Last post by caveman
07 Jun 2008, 17:43
Clutch slave bleed nipple

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 07 Jun 2008, 15:57
Replies: 3
by Ian and Lins » 07 Jun 2008, 11:20

Need to put in a new master cylinder and will need to loosen off the slave bleed nipple. Crap 7mm spanner (I know, never buy cheap spanners) started...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
07 Jun 2008, 15:57
breather tank pipes

Last post by toomanytoys « 07 Jun 2008, 14:43
Replies: 3
by lhd » 06 Jun 2008, 15:38

whilst doing a spot of welding I had to remove the o/s breather tank.
All the flexi pipe was rotten and detatched at the breather tank end and the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
07 Jun 2008, 14:43
Big Thank You to Everyone

Last post by T3_Dreaming « 07 Jun 2008, 14:11

by T3_Dreaming » 07 Jun 2008, 14:11

...for answering all my van questions rescently from when we ended up like this:

Got it going again today so thanks for everyone's help.

Turned...

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Last post by T3_Dreaming
07 Jun 2008, 14:11
Weber 34 ICT linkage

Last post by dekker « 07 Jun 2008, 12:29
Replies: 6
by dekker » 04 Jun 2008, 18:22

Hi, I'm wanting to fit some Weber 34 ICTs to my CT engine. I know that Type 1 manifolds will fit but could somebody tell me which linkage kit I'll...

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Last post by dekker
07 Jun 2008, 12:29
Brake Fluid - Mixing dot 3 and 4?

Last post by Red Westie « 07 Jun 2008, 08:16
Replies: 7
by Mayor Goldie Wilson » 06 Jun 2008, 08:34

i need a second opinion can dot 3 and dot 4 be mixed?

my brake resevoir says use Dot 4 only - my service history from previous owner has a receipt...

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Last post by Red Westie
07 Jun 2008, 08:16
Jack Axel Stand question

Last post by Red Westie « 06 Jun 2008, 19:41
Replies: 14
by T3_Dreaming » 05 Jun 2008, 19:33

Just hastely (5 min to close) went out and bought a halford 2 ton jack and axel stand set. Will this be any good?

I now see you recommended here...

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Last post by Red Westie
06 Jun 2008, 19:41
Gearbox breather ?

Last post by Krisis « 06 Jun 2008, 17:18
Replies: 7
by Krisis » 05 Jun 2008, 21:32

Hi
Ive taken the box out to change the clutch, I was just getting ready to blast it with the jet wash when I thought, is there a breather?
I had a...

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Last post by Krisis
06 Jun 2008, 17:18
1.6TDI Smoking Badly

Last post by HarryMann « 06 Jun 2008, 17:13
Replies: 12
by grenjs » 04 Jun 2008, 19:01

I'm not an expert in Diesels at all and need some advice.

Brother-in-laws T25 1.6TDI (1990) has just started to smoke very badly from the exhaust,...

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Last post by HarryMann
06 Jun 2008, 17:13
Clamping fuel line.

Last post by T3_Dreaming « 06 Jun 2008, 16:46
Replies: 4
by T3_Dreaming » 06 Jun 2008, 00:13

For when changing the fuel filter Haynes manual says clamp fuel line either side. Will mole (sp?) grips be okay for this or to rough?

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Last post by T3_Dreaming
06 Jun 2008, 16:46
Rubber piping that the engine cover sits on.

Last post by tonytech « 06 Jun 2008, 16:27
Replies: 3
by Spiral » 06 Jun 2008, 06:33

Hi, does anyone know where I can buy a new rubber piping that the engine cover sits on. It's hollow and sits around the edge. The one I have at the...

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Last post by tonytech
06 Jun 2008, 16:27
Rear near side wheel noise.

Last post by Betty Boop « 06 Jun 2008, 16:26
Replies: 11
by Betty Boop » 30 May 2008, 16:41

Hi All. New to this. Just joined site after buying T25 auosleeper two weeks ago. Have got a wkd noise on reer near side wheel. Sounds like rubber...

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Last post by Betty Boop
06 Jun 2008, 16:26
my tdi 1z is over revving constantly. undriveable help!!!!!!

Last post by monkeynut « 06 Jun 2008, 09:38
Replies: 60
by jimmypatch » 30 Sep 2007, 15:25
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Hi
my t25 has a 1993 audi 80 tdi 1Z. I had the engine put in by what i thought was a professional. I got 70 miles down the road after picking it up...
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Last post by monkeynut
06 Jun 2008, 09:38
Advice needed - engine (and I'm a newb) 1.9 DG water-cooled

Last post by ermie571 « 06 Jun 2008, 08:02
Replies: 13
by sezicoolcat » 01 Jun 2008, 22:10

Hi folks,

I need some help. I have an early watercooled Transporter/camper. A reg.

I have a few problems with the engine I want to put right....

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Last post by ermie571
06 Jun 2008, 08:02
Is it worth fitting an oil temp gauge?

Last post by junior « 05 Jun 2008, 21:51
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by 4gearwonder » 05 Jun 2008, 21:34

Hi all,

Don't know if this sounds like a dumb question :?, but have fitted a VDO oil pressure gauge to keep an eye on things just incase the old...

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Last post by junior
05 Jun 2008, 21:51
Fuel Consumption

Last post by diviy « 05 Jun 2008, 20:06
Replies: 15
by Tug » 17 May 2008, 15:07
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Can anyone give me any ideas what MPG i should be getting from my 2.0 Aircooled. It seems to be using a lot of petrol as of late.

These are the...
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Last post by diviy
05 Jun 2008, 20:06
slow 1981 2L Aircooled

Last post by jamesdevon « 05 Jun 2008, 19:27
Replies: 17
by jamesdevon » 11 Mar 2008, 11:19
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Hello people,

My bus has been off the road for a while, It's just had a new vege 2L Aircooled in it and I'm getting it ready for a road trip....
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Last post by jamesdevon
05 Jun 2008, 19:27
Starting problem - lpg?

Last post by Donald360 « 05 Jun 2008, 18:55
Replies: 2
by Donald360 » 05 Jun 2008, 17:55

Hi Folks,

Newbie here looking for some expert advice. My recently bought T25 has suddenly decided it does not want to start! It has a 1.9 water...

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Last post by Donald360
05 Jun 2008, 18:55
Time to change a full exhaust system

Last post by rustyundchen « 05 Jun 2008, 15:20
Replies: 6
by sln123 » 04 Jun 2008, 14:46

Looking to replace the full exhaust system on my 1990 2.1L (petrol) Westy. Based on horror stories I have heard I am going to get an ex VW (main...

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Last post by rustyundchen
05 Jun 2008, 15:20
Fustrated and would love some help...

Last post by Ian Hulley « 05 Jun 2008, 13:17
Replies: 12
by blackiebest » 04 Jun 2008, 21:19

Hi, I have searched and checked wiki before posting but not so sure.

I have a 1987 Dehler Profi camper 1.9 DG i think, (its a pre 85' engine fitted...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
05 Jun 2008, 13:17
Fuel Question. Sad picture (draw them in)

Last post by ashman « 05 Jun 2008, 12:49
Replies: 4
by T3_Dreaming » 04 Jun 2008, 21:31

How our first proper camping hol in the van finished:

Daughter was in floods of tears :(

Its not drawing in the fuel to the carb. I assumed...

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Last post by ashman
05 Jun 2008, 12:49
Pootles shakedown run & look what happens !!!!

Last post by wibble « 05 Jun 2008, 12:18
Replies: 13
by wibble » 12 May 2008, 10:39

Pootle has been off the road for the last 6 moths with repairs & mods.
Yesterday we took her for her shakedown run up to the Malverns. Wish I hadn't...

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Last post by wibble
05 Jun 2008, 12:18
gear trouble!!!!

Last post by toomanytoys « 05 Jun 2008, 07:28
Replies: 3
by smansuri » 04 Jun 2008, 20:03

Hi there whenever i go to change gear on my 1981 T25 it makes an awe full squeaking noise, but only when shifting into the gears not when moving the...

3 Replies

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Last post by toomanytoys
05 Jun 2008, 07:28
Castle Nut

Last post by HarryMann « 04 Jun 2008, 23:34
Replies: 15
by jammcd649 » 30 Apr 2008, 16:06
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Just checking, what size is the castle nut on the rear hub???? 46mm???
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Last post by HarryMann
04 Jun 2008, 23:34
Give us a clue...!

Last post by kit « 04 Jun 2008, 22:23
Replies: 7
by gazza&linz » 04 Jun 2008, 05:45

We took the new Komet out last Saturday to the seaside (West Wittering) just to familiarise ourselves with things.
Everything seems to be in working...

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Last post by kit
04 Jun 2008, 22:23
Strange excelereation

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Jun 2008, 19:08
Replies: 3
by ADO » 03 Jun 2008, 22:31

Hi there , I'm new to the site but here goes .
I seem to have a problem with exceleration on my 1900 petrol engine.
It seems sluggish when i press...

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Last post by kevtherev
04 Jun 2008, 19:08
Fooked threads on Oil Sump Plug

Last post by GBHgpJON « 04 Jun 2008, 19:07
Replies: 12
by T25-GTi » 02 Jun 2008, 15:18

Hi, just gone to do an oil change on the van and change the sump plug washer as it had a slight oil leak, (thinking it just needed a new washer). and...

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Last post by GBHgpJON
04 Jun 2008, 19:07
1987 VW Caravelle GL Syncro

Last post by KarlT « 04 Jun 2008, 18:26
Replies: 7
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 10
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
Replies: 21
by KarlT » 24 Apr 2008, 10:11
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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
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 18
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
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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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02 Jun 2008, 09:40

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