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cooling hose/pipe

Last post by jochem « 02 Apr 2008, 17:07

by jochem » 02 Apr 2008, 17:07

hi, looking for a cooling pipe, the one next to the tempsensor on a 1.6td engine. it is nr 34 on the diagram in the link.

many thanks for any help

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Last post by jochem
02 Apr 2008, 17:07
1.9 Watercooled petrol coolant leak

Last post by mal0r « 02 Apr 2008, 13:52
Replies: 38
by mal0r » 18 Feb 2008, 11:08
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All, on the way back from the Dubfreeze, I noticed my temp gauge wouldn't stop flashing. Cold I thought, but no. Stayed on all the way home. At...
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Last post by mal0r
02 Apr 2008, 13:52
Hi exhaust replacement

Last post by cumbriankeith « 01 Apr 2008, 22:34
Replies: 11
by fisher4772 » 31 Mar 2008, 21:07

Hi Guys ,firstly hello first time here....just acquired a 2ltr air cooled devon auto ....need a exhaust back box (the long one with 2 manifold...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
01 Apr 2008, 22:34
Engine starts when cold, but NOT at all when warm

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 01 Apr 2008, 18:57
Replies: 7
by T123 » 31 Mar 2008, 15:02

Hi,
I have a secondary engine (which is out of my van at the moment) which starts at cold, but not at all when its warm.
Any suggestions here to...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
01 Apr 2008, 18:57
Advice on the best way to go with my twin Solex Carbs

Last post by colinMSC « 01 Apr 2008, 15:32
Replies: 2
by Steve P » 01 Apr 2008, 10:53

Hi Guys

Bev has been having a bit of a convo with Ermie about this subject, Ermie has suggested we ask here.

My van has a 2 litre air cooled with...

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Last post by colinMSC
01 Apr 2008, 15:32
Engine?

Last post by ginge « 01 Apr 2008, 14:44
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by SyncroRich » 01 Apr 2008, 10:41

hairdryer?
Very funny.

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Last post by ginge
01 Apr 2008, 14:44
Replacing/repairing fuel pump

Last post by pouch « 01 Apr 2008, 12:54
Replies: 6
by 'hanish-boy » 31 Mar 2008, 16:35

Hi folks,

So we were away at the weekend (in Ardnamurchan if you're interested:-) and when it came time to head for home the van wouldn't start....

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Last post by pouch
01 Apr 2008, 12:54
smelly smoke on cold start

Last post by BigTam « 01 Apr 2008, 09:00
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by jpee » 01 Apr 2008, 02:08

Hi all. This is my first post. I am the new owner of an '86 1915 petrol manual transporter camper. the van is in excellent condition. However on...

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Last post by BigTam
01 Apr 2008, 09:00
ENGINE GEAR BOX ADVICE PLEASE

Last post by tattyhatty « 31 Mar 2008, 20:25

by tattyhatty » 31 Mar 2008, 20:25

Can anybody direct me to the suppliers of a reconditioned 1900 or 2litre engine petrol or TDI and gear box, preferably 5 speed for a 1988 T25 camper?...

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Last post by tattyhatty
31 Mar 2008, 20:25
Coolant leak

Last post by mininut « 31 Mar 2008, 20:16
Replies: 5
by mininut » 29 Mar 2008, 14:37

I've got coolant leaking from the joint between the thermostat housing and the housing lid, (1.9DG).
I'm thinking the thermostat o-ring is goosed....

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Last post by mininut
31 Mar 2008, 20:16
1.9 diesel. can i just bolt on a turbo?

Last post by andysimpson « 31 Mar 2008, 19:42
Replies: 5
by dridgy » 29 Mar 2008, 19:24

ive got a 1.9 AEF diesel engine from a polo that i fitted in my bus.
i was thinking, could i just bolt on a turbo to make it a turbo diesel.
or is it...

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Last post by andysimpson
31 Mar 2008, 19:42
Where to get gasket for coolant pipe?

Last post by Mocki « 31 Mar 2008, 18:09
Replies: 12
by eddbmxdude » 19 Feb 2008, 11:23

Hey guys,
Its been a long time since Ive been on here or done anything with the van. I want to get it on the road now but Iv got a water leak. When I...

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Last post by Mocki
31 Mar 2008, 18:09
Engine revs when in neutral

Last post by tigsbirman « 31 Mar 2008, 17:28
Replies: 10
by tigsbirman » 31 Mar 2008, 12:36

On idle its around 1000 but when driven and put into neutral or park the revs shoot up to over 2000. How and what do I adjust?

Am at teccy weekend...

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Last post by tigsbirman
31 Mar 2008, 17:28
T25 Diesel engine workshop manual??

Last post by T123 « 31 Mar 2008, 14:49
Replies: 3
by T123 » 30 Mar 2008, 17:08

Hi,
Does anyone know of such a manual? Preferly online, as my engine needs work asap.
This is mainly for head gasket change.
Cheers,
Dave

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Last post by T123
31 Mar 2008, 14:49
Automatic help

Last post by paullewis « 31 Mar 2008, 14:11
Replies: 7
by paullewis » 30 Mar 2008, 12:53

Can someone help me please, i need to know how to check the automatic gearbox oil level, and how to top it up please, I can't seem to find it in the...

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Last post by paullewis
31 Mar 2008, 14:11
Lots of white smoke coming out of the exhaust (smelly diesel

Last post by camper « 31 Mar 2008, 13:46
Replies: 2
by ringo » 31 Mar 2008, 12:49

Well, after oil spurting out my dipstick last night, i took the van out for a spin just now.

Under load the engine chucks out loads of white smoke...

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Last post by camper
31 Mar 2008, 13:46
1989 1.9 Watercooled - Fuel pipe connection on engine block

Last post by DaveB « 31 Mar 2008, 13:16
Replies: 9
by DaveB » 29 Mar 2008, 11:32

The connection to the from the fuel pipe to the engine block has come loose on my van. It seems like some sort of grommet has corroded.

Is this...

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Last post by DaveB
31 Mar 2008, 13:16
So why is oil spurting out my dipstick ?

Last post by Gal « 31 Mar 2008, 09:22
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by ringo » 31 Mar 2008, 08:55

Well, driving home from London last night and sprayed about 4 litres of oil on the M1.

I stopped at the services and topped her up, and it appeared...

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Last post by Gal
31 Mar 2008, 09:22
power steering

Last post by dink « 31 Mar 2008, 05:54
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by mike25/90 » 27 Mar 2008, 14:27

doing a bit of research into power assisted steering for the wedge and i reckon a steering rack from another vehicle which has power steering should...

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Last post by dink
31 Mar 2008, 05:54
Three pin VW bellhousing timing wire 2.1

Last post by Mocki « 30 Mar 2008, 22:53
Replies: 5
by Hacksawbob » 17 Mar 2008, 20:36

I have heard this was used by VW for accurate finding of TDC can any one tell me how it works?

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Last post by Mocki
30 Mar 2008, 22:53
Diesel Fuel Pump Removal.

Last post by Kermit « 30 Mar 2008, 22:04
Replies: 2
by Fully Loaded Cali' » 30 Mar 2008, 18:24

I'm going to be changing my fuel pump on my JX TD. Is there any information anywhere on removal / replacement? I want to make sure I dont f***-up the...

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Last post by Kermit
30 Mar 2008, 22:04
Gearbox code ??

Last post by Holydiver « 30 Mar 2008, 20:24
Replies: 2
by Holydiver » 30 Mar 2008, 19:48

As it was such a nice day today I thought right lets service the camper, which included changing the gearbox oil, but before I started I thought that...

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Last post by Holydiver
30 Mar 2008, 20:24
Coolant pipe diameter

Last post by Hoverbus « 30 Mar 2008, 19:03
Replies: 2
by Hoverbus » 30 Mar 2008, 15:28

Hello,

I am hoping to fit a inline temp sensor where my old secondary water pump used to be..no temp guage at the moment.

What is the internal...

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Last post by Hoverbus
30 Mar 2008, 19:03
diesel!! (engine probs)

Last post by hi_tower « 30 Mar 2008, 15:57
Replies: 17
by MartT » 28 Mar 2008, 08:10
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I have a 1.6 td, with some usual smokey start ups but now with further probs.

The smoke on start up is probably white/blue/grey if that makes...
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Last post by hi_tower
30 Mar 2008, 15:57
Barrels and pistons

Last post by R0B « 30 Mar 2008, 13:35
Replies: 6
by Bosun20 » 29 Mar 2008, 11:23

Trying to get some barrels and pistons for a 2.1 MV engine.
GSF only do these for a 2.1 DJ engine.
The problem is the DJ has a 10.0:1 compression...

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Last post by R0B
30 Mar 2008, 13:35
Gearbox Overhaul - T25, 1984, 1900 petrol

Last post by CovKid « 29 Mar 2008, 22:06
Replies: 6
by totallyconfused » 29 Mar 2008, 13:49

Hi - I live near Brighton and am looking to buy a T25 - Two vans I was going to look at have been sold and i have found 1 locally - However - it...

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Last post by CovKid
29 Mar 2008, 22:06
running in - how?

Last post by CovKid « 29 Mar 2008, 22:04
Replies: 40
by ermie571 » 26 Mar 2008, 10:51
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following on from TTT comment in the vege playing up thread....

I am shortly to take ownership of a recon (elite) 2.1. How should I run it in?

Will...
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Last post by CovKid
29 Mar 2008, 22:04
Oil In The Turbo Inlet, Diesel question?

Last post by andysimpson « 29 Mar 2008, 21:45
Replies: 4
by hi_tower » 29 Mar 2008, 19:10

Ive just spent the past few days replacing the engine and gearbox in my van a diesel engine and box. I thought I would take the plastic inlet pipe...

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Last post by andysimpson
29 Mar 2008, 21:45
Clutch pedal (& a leak from somewhere!!)

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 29 Mar 2008, 17:08
Replies: 25
by Nicola&Tony » 21 Mar 2008, 02:21
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The clutch pedal on our van feels as if it's getting a bit stiff and when I push down on it, it makes a creaking noise and feels like it's not...
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Last post by Nicola&Tony
29 Mar 2008, 17:08
Strange tickover.

Last post by Bosun20 « 29 Mar 2008, 11:29

by Bosun20 » 29 Mar 2008, 11:29

I have what i think is described in the garage section as Vanagon syndrome.
2.1 engine that will suddenly run rough during warm up but if you turn it...

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Last post by Bosun20
29 Mar 2008, 11:29
Sticking throttle symptoms, stalling and other 2.0AC woes

Last post by holy-mojo « 29 Mar 2008, 10:02
Replies: 4
by holy-mojo » 27 Mar 2008, 10:30

Could anyone suggest any quick fixes: My 2.0 AC (CU engine) van has been left standing for 6 months; I've run flushing oil through it to try and sort...

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Last post by holy-mojo
29 Mar 2008, 10:02
starting problem 1915cc t25

Last post by Anonymous « 28 Mar 2008, 18:09
Replies: 51
by Anonymous » 21 Mar 2008, 11:36
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After having the distributor cap, rotor arm and ignition control unit stolen from our van, we replaced the parts but the van is failing to start....
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Last post by Anonymous
28 Mar 2008, 18:09
hideous cloud on start up!

Last post by Rozzo « 28 Mar 2008, 18:06
Replies: 9
by mattc » 26 Mar 2008, 11:01

My wonderful 'new' van produces a large “James Bond | style white cloud when I start from cold. I really don't have the money to replace the engine...

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Last post by Rozzo
28 Mar 2008, 18:06
1600 -V's 2000L engine.

Last post by DaisyAirHead « 28 Mar 2008, 15:34
Replies: 6
by totallyconfused » 27 Mar 2008, 20:55

Hi - I am looking to buy a camper van T25. I used to own a type 2 camper many moons ago.

I have found a 1600 air cooled camper, that is within my...

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Last post by DaisyAirHead
28 Mar 2008, 15:34
weird starting

Last post by Blofeld « 28 Mar 2008, 13:38
Replies: 6
by Blofeld » 25 Mar 2008, 14:56

Ok I've check the connections and added a engine earth strap and still the starter is chattering and turning the engine slowly.

Volts are good and...

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Last post by Blofeld
28 Mar 2008, 13:38
Does anyone have a good diagram of the a/c tinware

Last post by The_blue « 28 Mar 2008, 10:16
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by pouch » 27 Mar 2008, 10:07

I found the picture on this thread

I don't have a picture that helpful, but could do with a better quality image.
I just want to make sure I get...

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Last post by The_blue
28 Mar 2008, 10:16
push rods

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 28 Mar 2008, 09:12
Replies: 1
by shroom » 28 Mar 2008, 08:48

hi there, can you change push rods without droping engine out as they are losing a bit to much oil now, and i've changed rocker gasket. oh yeah i've...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
28 Mar 2008, 09:12
cylinder head

Last post by shroom « 28 Mar 2008, 08:53
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by shroom » 27 Mar 2008, 20:28

hi there this is my first post i have a 2.0l Aircooled cu engine just wandering if you can take the heads off without taking engine out? many thanks

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Last post by shroom
28 Mar 2008, 08:53
Clutch release mechanism?

Last post by mirams « 28 Mar 2008, 08:37
Replies: 5
by mirams » 14 Mar 2008, 14:45

Went to take my new van on its first trip today, started fine, went to put it into first and the clutch pedal would only go down half way! Couldn't...

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Last post by mirams
28 Mar 2008, 08:37
cylinder head

Last post by syncrosimon « 27 Mar 2008, 20:53
Replies: 1
by shroom » 27 Mar 2008, 20:34

hi there i have a 2.0l cu Aircooled engine just wandering if you can take the heads off without taking engine out? many thanks

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Last post by syncrosimon
27 Mar 2008, 20:53
how to change glowplugs

Last post by BigTam « 27 Mar 2008, 19:41
Replies: 3
by mattc » 27 Mar 2008, 14:37

any ideas anyone? I bought a new set before looking at the job. The links on the wiki are both broken (anyone know where the pages have moved to?)...

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Last post by BigTam
27 Mar 2008, 19:41
Thermostat Housing !!!!

Last post by Kevin_R « 27 Mar 2008, 18:38
Replies: 6
by Kevin_R » 26 Mar 2008, 13:11

Hi guy's...i am having a nightmare trying to source a metal thermostat housing for my 1983 1900 dg flat 4 bus...and i would appreciate any idea's...

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Last post by Kevin_R
27 Mar 2008, 18:38
Dont want to sound like a dipstick but....

Last post by powelly « 27 Mar 2008, 13:43
Replies: 5
by powelly » 26 Mar 2008, 17:32

Where's the dipstick?

We only done a few hundred miles in the van but I thought better check the Oil before weekends run, so I had a quick look in...

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Last post by powelly
27 Mar 2008, 13:43
Engine keeps failling me!!

Last post by ermie571 « 27 Mar 2008, 10:57
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by yvan » 27 Mar 2008, 10:48

It's a CU t25.

The problem is it will run for anything between 100metres and half a mile and then just die on me (usually at the worst places -...

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Last post by ermie571
27 Mar 2008, 10:57
HELP - I KILLED IT - any advise appreciated

Last post by hembo666 « 26 Mar 2008, 23:47
Replies: 14
by hembo666 » 10 Mar 2008, 18:46

Right, 1st the initial problem, slowing down for a roundabout, let the clutch up in 2nd and there was a bang and judder from the back and then no...

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Last post by hembo666
26 Mar 2008, 23:47
Help engine swap

Last post by R0B « 26 Mar 2008, 21:45
Replies: 3
by spet25 » 26 Mar 2008, 19:07

Hi, just got my first camper, 2.0 Aircooled 1982, :D needs a bit of work.

On the M60 the engine gave up the ghost. :cry: I have got my hands on a...

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Last post by R0B
26 Mar 2008, 21:45
More Engine Woes - I Think!

Last post by Dubstar « 26 Mar 2008, 19:49

by Dubstar » 26 Mar 2008, 19:49

My 2ltr CU Aircooled has for about the last month been putting out clouds of blue smoke on start up and it takes a good 5 minutes before it stops. I...

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Last post by Dubstar
26 Mar 2008, 19:49
New engine

Last post by Balaclava « 26 Mar 2008, 18:25
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by Balaclava » 26 Mar 2008, 15:12

Where can I get a new engine fitted. I have B reg Deisel turbo 1.6 at present. I am not able to do it myself. Any suggestions?

How much is it...

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Last post by Balaclava
26 Mar 2008, 18:25
2.0ltr Aircooled dellorto carbs - tinware question

Last post by pouch « 26 Mar 2008, 13:38

by pouch » 26 Mar 2008, 13:38

Hi, just assembling my recon engine which will now be running on a pair of Dellorto DRLA 40's :D

Removed all the old tinware and had it blasted and...

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Last post by pouch
26 Mar 2008, 13:38
high idle on 2.1 carbed

Last post by ermie571 « 26 Mar 2008, 09:58
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by ermie571 » 26 Mar 2008, 09:14

2.1 carb running LPG and petrol

Idle fluctuating. Some days fine. Somedays revving its little wotsits off!!

Got to work car park today......idle...

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Last post by ermie571
26 Mar 2008, 09:58

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