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Standard exhaust system

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Mar 2008, 09:39
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by sln123 » 26 Mar 2008, 09:35

Need to renew the standard exhaust system on my 2.1L watercooled petrol Westy before it's next MOT. Can't afford a stainless system so want to get...

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Mar 2008, 09:39
Fuel drops back down the line when parked

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Mar 2008, 09:34
Replies: 12
by suedehead » 24 Mar 2008, 19:16

Having a bit of a problem when trying to start my van. The fuel seems to have dropped back down the line whilst parked up and I have to pump it...

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Mar 2008, 09:34
DJ Head gasket change

Last post by DollyCollins « 26 Mar 2008, 08:50
Replies: 25
by DollyCollins » 08 Jan 2008, 21:29
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Well, hello there :)

I'm about to do the headgaskets on my 2.1 litre DJ engine, I've got the engine out of the bus, I've got the gaskets and...
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Last post by DollyCollins
26 Mar 2008, 08:50
Type 4 2.0L replacing Type 4 1.6L ??

Last post by Laurie « 25 Mar 2008, 21:40
Replies: 12
by mearnsy » 23 Apr 2007, 21:07

Just bought my T25 1600 and realised that its struggling a bit with kids and junk in the back. If i was to upgrade to a 2 litre, what other mods...

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Last post by Laurie
25 Mar 2008, 21:40
Gearbox drain plug

Last post by toomanytoys « 25 Mar 2008, 21:20
Replies: 12
by Nicola&Tony » 24 Mar 2008, 19:20

I've been changing the gearbox oil today and when I took the drain plug out it looked like a veritable Xmas tree with fragments of metal stuck to...

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Last post by toomanytoys
25 Mar 2008, 21:20
Still wont start

Last post by toomanytoys « 25 Mar 2008, 16:06
Replies: 3
by powelly » 25 Mar 2008, 12:44

OK got my jump starter from maplin, charged it over night and hooked it up, the van was clearly trying harder (could hear the starter turning slowly)...

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Last post by toomanytoys
25 Mar 2008, 16:06
sick diesel 1.6d-help

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 25 Mar 2008, 09:15
Replies: 7
by transportersrule » 24 Mar 2008, 17:32

hi all
wondered if anyone has any ideas.
my 1.6d been running ok. then when i took it out later started to run a bit odd, like lack of fuel. when i...

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Last post by Bilbo Blue
25 Mar 2008, 09:15
Intercooler on 1.6 TD.........

Last post by peasant « 24 Mar 2008, 21:12
Replies: 4
by passatman » 24 Mar 2008, 20:26

Hi folks.......i've just bought a bus with the above engine in......it's been sold as a non runner, but the guy who sold it took it as P/X and said...

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Last post by peasant
24 Mar 2008, 21:12
Brickwerks Powerflex Steering Rack Bushes

Last post by dink « 24 Mar 2008, 20:50
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by Ian Hulley » 24 Mar 2008, 19:01

Having just swapped ours over (which Mercus warned me about on the pre MOT check round :wink: ) I thought I'd report back on the subject.

click...

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Last post by dink
24 Mar 2008, 20:50
jx deisel engine bay photos?

Last post by hi_tower « 24 Mar 2008, 17:45
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by hi_tower » 24 Mar 2008, 12:11

could anyone point me in the direction of some photos of a jx diesel engine bay? Cant find any anywhere. Im swopping my df engine & box etc, I have...

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Last post by hi_tower
24 Mar 2008, 17:45
No fuel?

Last post by phil-vr6 « 24 Mar 2008, 17:44
Replies: 7
by wee bugger » 24 Mar 2008, 08:03

My 82 2.0 Aircooled has been sitting up since October and now wont start. Seems to be no fuel in carbs....now, here is the interesting bit! Where the...

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Last post by phil-vr6
24 Mar 2008, 17:44
poorly van

Last post by dirtygertie « 24 Mar 2008, 14:26
Replies: 7
by dirtygertie » 19 Mar 2008, 21:39

my '82 2l Aircooled van's been for a service and sort out today at an Aircooled specialist, the main problem was cutting out at idle and low power....

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Last post by dirtygertie
24 Mar 2008, 14:26
Jump Starter

Last post by lloyd « 24 Mar 2008, 10:48
Replies: 16
by powelly » 23 Mar 2008, 13:38
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Having not used my van for a couple of weeks I find that the battery is flat, so I thought it might be an idea to get a jump starter (would be...
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Last post by lloyd
24 Mar 2008, 10:48
Gearbox dilemma!!

Last post by Chopper « 24 Mar 2008, 08:44
Replies: 4
by Chopper » 23 Mar 2008, 20:47

The clutch has gone on my wagon and the gearbox has to come out so I'm trying to figure out the following.
My van was originally a 1600 plain Diesel,...

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Last post by Chopper
24 Mar 2008, 08:44
Whale water pump.

Last post by ding-dang-dhu « 23 Mar 2008, 22:14
Replies: 2
by ding-dang-dhu » 23 Mar 2008, 12:56

Hi folks,

Just getting van ready for a few days camping with my boys. Just noticed the water pump, the one that services the tap in the sink has...

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Last post by ding-dang-dhu
23 Mar 2008, 22:14
Thining about buying, need info on brakes

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Mar 2008, 21:21
Replies: 12
by hippybug » 08 Mar 2008, 20:02

Thinking about buying a type 25 or type two, but need info to weigh up pros and cons.

Can anyone tell me what the brake setup is on the t25?

I...

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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Mar 2008, 21:21
Snapped fuel pump pedistal

Last post by Simon Baxter « 23 Mar 2008, 19:24
Replies: 3
by ow75 » 22 Mar 2008, 23:13

Nightmare - removed my fuel pump today to replace it and when removing the pedistal the thing snapped leaving the long thin section that guides the...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
23 Mar 2008, 19:24
Electric power steering - help needed

Last post by andysimpson « 23 Mar 2008, 17:10
Replies: 11
by syncropete » 21 Mar 2008, 21:24

Have been asked to fit a citroen saxo power steering pump on a 1990 syncro camper. Does anyone know a) Where to mount it, B) What length the hoses...

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Last post by andysimpson
23 Mar 2008, 17:10
Short shifter?

Last post by gti mad man « 23 Mar 2008, 12:16
Replies: 4
by Smiler » 22 Mar 2008, 22:58

Has anybody on here have one of these fitted?

Are they any good?

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Last post by gti mad man
23 Mar 2008, 12:16
multivan 2.1 engines

Last post by Ian Hulley « 23 Mar 2008, 10:19
Replies: 16
by 3rustateers » 21 Mar 2008, 20:13
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Is there anything bad we should know about these engines? (before we part with any cash!)

Cheers

Mark
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Last post by Ian Hulley
23 Mar 2008, 10:19
Cruise control 1Y diesel engine

Last post by fergus77 « 23 Mar 2008, 08:29
Replies: 4
by fergus77 » 22 Mar 2008, 11:47

not sure if this is in the right section but,

Has anybody tried fitting a cruise control system onto a 1Y diesel engine, using the orginal VW...

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Last post by fergus77
23 Mar 2008, 08:29
Best way to store a gearbox?

Last post by campervanman « 22 Mar 2008, 21:41
Replies: 3
by ringo » 21 Mar 2008, 21:05

Hi,

I've just bought a spare gearbox - hopefully i wont be needing it for a long time....

So, whats the best way to store one of these? I was...

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Last post by campervanman
22 Mar 2008, 21:41
Gearshift problem

Last post by HarryMann « 22 Mar 2008, 14:16
Replies: 20
by blue » 21 Mar 2008, 14:28
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Vehicle: 1989 T25 Transporter van
Model: 1.7D, 5-speed box.

Problem: My gearshifter keeps getting jammed, when shifting for reverse. It jams before...
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Last post by HarryMann
22 Mar 2008, 14:16
breather problem head gasket?

Last post by crampervan « 22 Mar 2008, 10:58
Replies: 12
by crampervan » 21 Mar 2008, 12:01

hi all
im hoping that you can help?
the crank case tower breather on my dg 1.9 keeps blocking up with milky oil i have cleaned it out about a month...

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Last post by crampervan
22 Mar 2008, 10:58
Electric Power Steering?

Last post by crazydiamond « 22 Mar 2008, 09:29
Replies: 6
by crazydiamond » 19 Mar 2008, 07:26

Just as a thought, I have been thinking about converting to electric power steering using a Corsa electric steering column, it seems to be a...

6 Replies

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Last post by crazydiamond
22 Mar 2008, 09:29
speedo

Last post by airdale1000 « 21 Mar 2008, 17:40
Replies: 3
by airdale1000 » 20 Mar 2008, 23:48

hi
have just bought a 88 trident, the speedo works but the milage is not moving. any ideas?

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Last post by airdale1000
21 Mar 2008, 17:40
Secondary Water pump

Last post by andysimpson « 21 Mar 2008, 14:21
Replies: 1
by Hoverbus » 21 Mar 2008, 13:45

Hello all.

Just finished replacing my JX (melted) with an AAZ, connected it all up and secondary water pump started peeing water.

Seems to be what...

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Last post by andysimpson
21 Mar 2008, 14:21
can someone explain a starting conumdrum, please?

Last post by Mocki « 21 Mar 2008, 12:07
Replies: 11
by ermie571 » 10 Mar 2008, 10:58

Hi,
could someone who understands how the iginition system works on a carbed LPG 2.1 please tell me how to sort the following out?

Symptom..

lots...

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Last post by Mocki
21 Mar 2008, 12:07
steering rack

Last post by lloyd « 21 Mar 2008, 09:49
Replies: 5
by camper Dave » 19 Mar 2008, 17:58

anybody know if the steering rack bushes can be changed without the complete removal of the rack?

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Last post by lloyd
21 Mar 2008, 09:49
Help in identifying Engine (T25 Whitestar)

Last post by Simon Baxter « 20 Mar 2008, 23:04
Replies: 7
by jakeherbert » 19 Mar 2008, 20:55

Hi,

My first post....Sorry if this is obvious but...

I have a 1990 T25 Whitestar. It has a diesel engine.

I thought it had a JX 1.6TD engine.

But...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
20 Mar 2008, 23:04
Trying to locate a carb - airbox seal

Last post by The_blue « 20 Mar 2008, 21:47
Replies: 13
by tigan » 17 Mar 2008, 17:56

Looking for the seal which the airbox pipe connects to the carb.
There isnt one on at all at the moment so theres a 6mm(ish) gap all the way round....

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Last post by The_blue
20 Mar 2008, 21:47
1.6d to a 1.9d non turbo

Last post by andysimpson « 20 Mar 2008, 19:40
Replies: 17
by SplendiferousII » 16 Mar 2008, 12:57
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Hi guys

I have just bought a 1.9 engine on ebay and plan to fit it inmy 1.6na diesel. Will it go straight in with just the obvious swap overs or do...
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Last post by andysimpson
20 Mar 2008, 19:40
Help, my front suspension is driving me mad!!!!

Last post by Syncro G « 20 Mar 2008, 14:56
Replies: 8
by HOT 1200 » 10 Mar 2008, 13:47

I changed the top wishbone bushes on my 87 Caravelle 6 weeks ago, They were well spent and had lots of play, new ones have stoped all the sqeeking...

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Last post by Syncro G
20 Mar 2008, 14:56
starting

Last post by hercules « 20 Mar 2008, 07:49
Replies: 7
by hercules » 19 Mar 2008, 21:13

were to start :lol: well me van does seem to wont to start up now in the moring she been like this for some time some days it was fine but now it...

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Last post by hercules
20 Mar 2008, 07:49
what oil pressure.........

Last post by shepster « 20 Mar 2008, 07:42
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by shepster » 17 Mar 2008, 11:25

......should i be getting?

I have fitted a dual sender and VDO gauge in order to monitor the oil pressure in my recently installed 2.1 motor, the...

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Last post by shepster
20 Mar 2008, 07:42
different carb.

Last post by bourneid « 19 Mar 2008, 20:37
Replies: 2
by bourneid » 19 Mar 2008, 18:14

i have a knackered DF carb, for my A reg Devon, 1.9. What can i replace this with and where can i buy it? cheers ...

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Last post by bourneid
19 Mar 2008, 20:37
Ignition Upgrade

Last post by Laurie « 19 Mar 2008, 20:22
Replies: 1
by chuckle-bus-tom » 19 Mar 2008, 19:54

Do the Pertronix ingnition upgrade sets work/fit to an early 1.9 wasserboxer? If so has anyone done it and to what effect?

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Last post by Laurie
19 Mar 2008, 20:22
Idle issues

Last post by maxhxc « 19 Mar 2008, 16:40
Replies: 4
by maxhxc » 19 Mar 2008, 14:56

Yesterday, quite randomly, my van decided to stop idling, or if it did, VERY low. I had this problem on my mk1 golf and fixed it rather quickly with...

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Last post by maxhxc
19 Mar 2008, 16:40
pierburg problem.

Last post by VWCamperfan « 19 Mar 2008, 01:01
Replies: 17
by kevtherev » 17 Mar 2008, 18:27
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If I snap the throttle open the engine hesitates. (and sometimes stalls)

If I gradually depress the accelerator there is no hesitancy

what could be...
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Last post by VWCamperfan
19 Mar 2008, 01:01
No fuel

Last post by phil-vr6 « 18 Mar 2008, 22:11
Replies: 6
by phil-vr6 » 16 Mar 2008, 18:20

I have a 1982 camper 2.0l ,engine code CU.It has twin Solex carbs but I think that the one on the offside is playing up.

The symptoms are that the...

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Last post by phil-vr6
18 Mar 2008, 22:11
O'leary Swivel/Rotating plates

Last post by matt-the-sign « 18 Mar 2008, 13:51
Replies: 1
by deeja » 18 Mar 2008, 13:35

Hi,
Has anyone bought one of the swivel seat plates from O'leary with the attached runners for their T25? They're not cheap, so any comments...

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Last post by matt-the-sign
18 Mar 2008, 13:51
Air Filter Pipes?

Last post by paulw « 18 Mar 2008, 11:24
Replies: 2
by paulw » 18 Mar 2008, 09:07

1.9DG 1986 (water cooled)
On the Air filter box there is the main inlet coming in from the outside of the engine compartment, then there are 2 other...

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Last post by paulw
18 Mar 2008, 11:24
What gearbox for a 1.9TD?

Last post by Araon « 18 Mar 2008, 11:18
Replies: 8
by in_the_garage » 17 Mar 2008, 16:17

Hello,

Apologies for posting this here, too - I posted it in the alternative engines forum, but looking at it, it doesn't seem to be visited that...

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Last post by Araon
18 Mar 2008, 11:18
power steering

Last post by crazydiamond « 18 Mar 2008, 07:31
Replies: 8
by GAML » 14 Mar 2008, 13:30

Hello
I've got a 1987 2.1 dj caravelle with power steering. One of the long pipes from the steering rack to the pump has sprung a leak. I'm...

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Last post by crazydiamond
18 Mar 2008, 07:31
injectors

Last post by rubyvan « 17 Mar 2008, 22:36
Replies: 2
by rubyvan » 16 Mar 2008, 21:19

Can anyone tell me what difference in power and fuel economy you get or not! with 1.9 injectors fitted in a 1.6 jx engine.
cheers
steve

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Last post by rubyvan
17 Mar 2008, 22:36
leaking petrol tank

Last post by Neddy « 17 Mar 2008, 21:47
Replies: 5
by Neddy » 16 Mar 2008, 20:00

I filled up today ready for a trip to Dorset next weekend, strong smell of petrol all the way home, thought it might be slopping out the filler cap...

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Last post by Neddy
17 Mar 2008, 21:47
Early caliper help please.

Last post by CycloneMike « 17 Mar 2008, 21:37
Replies: 2
by CycloneMike » 17 Mar 2008, 20:49

Can anyone tell me if the girling and ATE early calipers are interchangable and do they take the same pads and fitting kit etc.

I was asking in TMS...

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Last post by CycloneMike
17 Mar 2008, 21:37
some more pierburg

Last post by beachiain « 17 Mar 2008, 20:46
Replies: 2
by beachiain » 17 Mar 2008, 19:09

Too much monoxide was in the list of 10 MOT fail items (start the bidding - can anyone beat that this month...). It runs bad when it's cold too, 'bag...

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Last post by beachiain
17 Mar 2008, 20:46
Starter motor disengages to quickly when engine cold?

Last post by ringo « 17 Mar 2008, 20:00
Replies: 7
by ringo » 10 Mar 2008, 16:29

Has anyone had this problem before?

I turn the key and the engine turns over briefly, then the starter motor makes a funny whirring noise and...

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Last post by ringo
17 Mar 2008, 20:00
Clutch Master Cylinder repair

Last post by Simon Baxter « 17 Mar 2008, 19:56
Replies: 4
by Dubmeister » 16 Mar 2008, 17:41

Brake/clutch fluid is leaking out all over driver footwell and I have now determined it is the Clutch master cylinder not the the brakes.

I haven't...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
17 Mar 2008, 19:56

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