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thick black mayonnaise in header tank...UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 22 May 2008, 17:50
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by oldiguana » 09 May 2008, 12:53

eyup dudes,i modified the header tank last weekend to one with a screw darlek cap,come to check on it today and theres thick gloopy mayonnaise in the...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
22 May 2008, 17:50
1990 1.6TD smoky and lumpy start

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 22 May 2008, 16:30
Replies: 3
by andyk » 21 May 2008, 10:57

hi

This is a fairly recently recon'd engine, runs beautifully when warm but when cold chucks out loads of blueish smoke and doesn't seem to turn...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
22 May 2008, 16:30
Exhaust system swap

Last post by toomanytoys « 22 May 2008, 09:42
Replies: 3
by sln123 » 21 May 2008, 08:12

I recently bought a full replacement exhaust system for my 1990 2.1L petrol Westy (German import) as the one fitted is on its way out and the MOT is...

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Last post by toomanytoys
22 May 2008, 09:42
Anyone sell rocker gaskets for 2l CU A/c?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 21 May 2008, 22:23
Replies: 6
by The_blue » 16 May 2008, 09:32

Seen them in kits but don't need 40 quids worth of bits just the 2 gaskets...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
21 May 2008, 22:23
Distributor Help Required

Last post by toomanytoys « 21 May 2008, 21:35
Replies: 15
by matT25 » 19 May 2008, 17:32
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Hi
I'm having trouble getting my 1980 2 Litre CU camper going.

I've replaced the Ignition Unit and tested the new unit to be good and confirmed the...
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Last post by toomanytoys
21 May 2008, 21:35
2.o litre running probs

Last post by noodle71 « 21 May 2008, 21:13
Replies: 7
by noodle71 » 19 May 2008, 21:02

Hi everyone. im a bit of a newbie on here so her goes. Bought a 2.0l Aircooled 81 bue before xmas and have just done my 1st fully laiden journey in...

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Last post by noodle71
21 May 2008, 21:13
urgently quick help needed T25 Air cooled drive belt

Last post by ermie571 « 21 May 2008, 20:13
Replies: 4
by Dodgy_Dave » 21 May 2008, 12:03

Hi again, have used the search function and nothing usefull comes up, the motorfacotrs round here dont list my Aircooled in their books... and the...

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Last post by ermie571
21 May 2008, 20:13
1.6 D Dipstick problem

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT « 21 May 2008, 18:39
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by TOMMY THE CAT » 20 May 2008, 18:07

Well sorry to only post on here when I have a problem.....its been some time...... anyway had a lovely few days in Wales only for the van to throw a...

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Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
21 May 2008, 18:39
ct engine pic, please??

Last post by Therunner « 21 May 2008, 16:30
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by Therunner » 21 May 2008, 16:11

has anyone got a picture of a ct engine without electronic
ignition?
we've just put ours in & are looking forward (apprehensively)
to trying it,
we...

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Last post by Therunner
21 May 2008, 16:30
Noisy waterpump, drivable?

Last post by amazingdave « 21 May 2008, 10:29
Replies: 3
by amazingdave » 21 May 2008, 08:28

Hiya,

Well on further investigation the largest componant of noise from the van is coming from the waterpump, just a bit of vibration coming from...

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Last post by amazingdave
21 May 2008, 10:29
Flexi pipe/s where to?

Last post by Gal « 20 May 2008, 23:04
Replies: 14
by Gal » 18 May 2008, 17:18

Got an E reg 88 1.9 T25 petrol. On the drivers side in engine bay there is a flexi pipe coming from what looks like an air vent right in the side....

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Last post by Gal
20 May 2008, 23:04
2.1 Rebuild?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 20 May 2008, 21:54
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by purpletony » 19 May 2008, 21:30

would it do any harm to bench run it via an electric motor very slow
to settle the rings in and get the oil circulated?

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Last post by Ian Hulley
20 May 2008, 21:54
1.6 T/D Glow plug fuse

Last post by Simon Baxter « 20 May 2008, 21:36
Replies: 4
by Snag20 » 20 May 2008, 19:03

Working on my poor starting/running T25.

I seem to have NO current reaching the glow Plugs.

Where is the fuse for these? silly question but what...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
20 May 2008, 21:36
kangaroo clutch

Last post by Simon Baxter « 20 May 2008, 21:08
Replies: 2
by benico » 20 May 2008, 18:02

My clutch tend to shudder when hill starting (also in reverse) It also intermitantly makes a (sort of ) brief grinding noise/vibration when setting...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
20 May 2008, 21:08
Rocker cover gaskets, sealant ?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 20 May 2008, 20:58
Replies: 5
by syncroandy » 20 May 2008, 17:35

I'm renewing the covers, clips and seals, as they're rusting out and starting to weep. Should I be using a sealant on the gaskets, if so which ?

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Last post by Simon Baxter
20 May 2008, 20:58
V belt question

Last post by Steve P « 20 May 2008, 20:42
Replies: 5
by Steve P » 20 May 2008, 17:41

Vehicle is 1980 2 litre Aircooled.

Just been to buy a couple of v belts from GSF and don't know whether they have sold me the right ones.

On...

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Last post by Steve P
20 May 2008, 20:42
Losing coolant! Head Gaskset

Last post by toomanytoys « 20 May 2008, 20:41
Replies: 1
by ihumphrey » 20 May 2008, 20:30

I have a weeping leak from the water jacket gasket.... It on the top, above cylinder number ??? (front, near side). The gasket will need replacing at...

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Last post by toomanytoys
20 May 2008, 20:41
hydraulic tappits

Last post by jason k « 20 May 2008, 17:04
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by dugwiththevwbug » 20 May 2008, 15:45

i have been trying to get started a 1.9dg engine that has been laid up for about four years. All electrics test good timing is fine, carb is clean...

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Last post by jason k
20 May 2008, 17:04
digijet or carb for lpg

Last post by toomanytoys « 20 May 2008, 16:12
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by dugwiththevwbug » 20 May 2008, 15:38

whats the best on a 1.9dg for an lpg conversion
i have a full digijet set up that i have yet to fit would it be better to stick with the standard...

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Last post by toomanytoys
20 May 2008, 16:12
WHERE IS MY WATER GOING!!

Last post by Pootle « 20 May 2008, 13:33
Replies: 14
by seniorwarden » 16 Apr 2008, 20:50

HELP!!Slightly worried,my T25 1.7 diesel has a mysterious water leak.Every 4 days I am filling the expansion tank up(probably doing approx. 120...

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Last post by Pootle
20 May 2008, 13:33
Head gasket leak since water pump and antifreeze replacement

Last post by paulw « 20 May 2008, 09:16
Replies: 6
by mikey9 » 19 May 2008, 17:52

Hoping this isn't a portent of doom.
Since my water pump was replaced in the bodyshop late last week - flushed cooling system through, refilled...

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Last post by paulw
20 May 2008, 09:16
how do I know the ampage of the alternator?

Last post by marandali « 20 May 2008, 08:13
Replies: 2
by marandali » 19 May 2008, 20:01

we have to get a new alternator belt, but how do i know what ampage the alternator is (so as we buy the right belt)?

I've looked on the alternator...

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Last post by marandali
20 May 2008, 08:13
Anti-roll bar connecting link damping rings compressing

Last post by fairwynds « 20 May 2008, 00:01
Replies: 3
by markdspark » 19 May 2008, 21:22

T25 camper - 1982 - I am trying to refit the rubber damping rings on the end of the connecting links but cannot compress them enough to get the nut...

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Last post by fairwynds
20 May 2008, 00:01
help! coolant loss from near or from the expansion tank

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 May 2008, 22:10
Replies: 6
by Loiue Blouie » 19 May 2008, 20:36

Hi,
just bought the T25 1.9 cc petrol van yesterday. There was an overheating light that went out when water added and fan did not come on when...

6 Replies

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 May 2008, 22:10
squeaky clutch

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 May 2008, 21:49
Replies: 1
by thecrum » 19 May 2008, 21:20

How can I remedy a squeaky clutch

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 May 2008, 21:49
Fitting exhaust - every nut rusty different

Last post by morzov « 19 May 2008, 21:28
Replies: 3
by markdspark » 19 May 2008, 21:12

Type 25 camper - 1982 water cooled- engine code DG. I am trying to remove the old exhaust system and nuts to head seems different sizes or rusted to...

3 Replies

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Last post by morzov
19 May 2008, 21:28
brake pedal

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 May 2008, 20:47
Replies: 3
by monkeynut » 18 May 2008, 17:00

Although i have bled the brakes twice the brake pedal still goes down to the floor more so when the engine is running,
was ok untill i replaced the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 May 2008, 20:47
engine

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 May 2008, 20:45
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by marc123 » 18 May 2008, 18:01

where would you recommend a good places to buy a recon engine from and what sort of price am i looking at thanks. :lol:

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 May 2008, 20:45
Front discs fail my MOT

Last post by Krisis « 19 May 2008, 19:53
Replies: 12
by Krisis » 17 May 2008, 08:09

Hi All :)
I had my MOT on thursday and yes I knew about the welding but I failed on my front disc brakes :roll:

They are worn but on the brake...

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Last post by Krisis
19 May 2008, 19:53
piston rings

Last post by marc123 « 19 May 2008, 18:07
Replies: 6
by marc123 » 17 May 2008, 19:58

can anyone give me some advice my t25 1.6td is smoking blue smoke when it starts up but clears a bit better when warm i've been told it could be the...

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Last post by marc123
19 May 2008, 18:07
1.6 TD

Last post by syncroandy « 19 May 2008, 17:47
Replies: 6
by Matflint » 19 May 2008, 08:36

The pump in the centre of the photo is constantly running as is my turbo fan.
I have to disconnect the battery to stop it going flat as it will just...

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Last post by syncroandy
19 May 2008, 17:47
Drip, drip, drip...

Last post by SplendiferousII « 19 May 2008, 16:21
Replies: 7
by RedSquirrel » 18 May 2008, 15:41

Hi there.
Does anyone know if there's such a thing as a 'do it yourself gasket'?
I've got a niggly dripping leak and I think the gasket has gone....

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Last post by SplendiferousII
19 May 2008, 16:21
Sticky starter?

Last post by Mocki « 19 May 2008, 15:06
Replies: 4
by liliball » 19 May 2008, 12:20

Has anyone come across this one. Sometimes when I turn the key to start, I get all the lights as usual but just a click, nothing from the starter....

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Last post by Mocki
19 May 2008, 15:06
Changing Rear Hub Bearings

Last post by HarryMann « 19 May 2008, 12:56
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by garyd » 15 May 2008, 21:35

Anybody done this as a DIY job?

My manual suggests needing to remove the hub carrier from the trailing arm and using a workshop press to remove and...

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Last post by HarryMann
19 May 2008, 12:56
Gearbox Issues

Last post by Kermit « 19 May 2008, 11:58
Replies: 3
by mwheatley » 19 May 2008, 09:30

Hi, Would anyone know a possible reason behind my van being difficult to get into reverse? It has only been a recent issue but now takes about 5mins...

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Last post by Kermit
19 May 2008, 11:58
Early / late starter motor?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 19 May 2008, 08:20
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by Nicola&Tony » 19 May 2008, 06:03

Is there an early / late split on starter motors for petrol engine vans? Hercules recommended this supplier recently but the listing states that it's...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
19 May 2008, 08:20
Bypass Cut Off Valve

Last post by redstar « 18 May 2008, 22:35
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by Dubstar » 18 May 2008, 22:17

Just put a new (secondhand) engine in and I noticed the by pass cut off valve on the left hand carb is missing, replaced by a bolt to blank it off....

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Last post by redstar
18 May 2008, 22:35
petrol pipes

Last post by dazzzer1 « 18 May 2008, 21:51
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by gixersteven » 16 May 2008, 21:19

After being advised by a freind to change all the petrol pipes on my 2.1 t25 as he pointed out they were 22yrs old and probably past there best, I...

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Last post by dazzzer1
18 May 2008, 21:51
LHD Manual to PAS steering Rakc

Last post by andysimpson « 18 May 2008, 21:37
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by sdelasal » 18 May 2008, 21:34

Hello - I'm considering converting to PAS on my LHD van. Is it just the rack that needs replacing or link between steering box and rack too? ......

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Last post by andysimpson
18 May 2008, 21:37
5 Speed Box in an Aircooled

Last post by jason k « 18 May 2008, 21:32
Replies: 14
by Tug » 17 May 2008, 13:07

Hi their...

New to this site but have had my Camper for nearly 2 years and would not be without it.....Maybe the fuel consumption though!!

I have...

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Last post by jason k
18 May 2008, 21:32
which clutch? Should I?

Last post by andysimpson « 18 May 2008, 21:30
Replies: 7
by amazingdave » 18 May 2008, 09:42

Can't work out which clutch kit to order...

DG engine

WV2ZZZ25ZGG Chassis, so an '86

So, is it

or

And should I have a go myself? Done a...

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Last post by andysimpson
18 May 2008, 21:30
1.6d (na) pump on a 1Y Engine

Last post by SplendiferousII « 18 May 2008, 18:38
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by SplendiferousII » 17 May 2008, 20:11

Having spent all day trying to get this 1Y engine to say hello. I could not get the pump to bleed. I ended up popping the 1.6d pump on to get her...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
18 May 2008, 18:38
CV Joints

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 18 May 2008, 15:43
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by chuckle-bus-tom » 17 May 2008, 16:52

So I bought a four-pack of CV joint kits this week and set out to do the lot this morning. According to a combination of Haynes, the 'How To Keep...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
18 May 2008, 15:43
Correct size fan belt urgently needed for 1986 T25

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 18 May 2008, 15:18
Replies: 7
by CathandBeth » 18 May 2008, 11:08

Hi all,
Could anyone pls help me sort out which size fan belt I need so I can finally get away to move to France? I've been to 3 suppliers including...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
18 May 2008, 15:18
starting problems 2.0ltr Aircooled

Last post by highlander « 18 May 2008, 11:57
Replies: 12
by highlander » 17 May 2008, 21:43

done my pushrod tube seals today but now she wont start at all... Refitted the rockers as per wiki instructions and no joy... i have built many a...

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Last post by highlander
18 May 2008, 11:57
Engine reassembly, cant get me flaps right!

Last post by pouch « 18 May 2008, 10:36
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by pouch » 17 May 2008, 23:09

Just putting the recon engine back together and am having a nightmare with the flaps for the oil cooler ducting etc.

I had to remove them to clean...

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Last post by pouch
18 May 2008, 10:36
Audi V6 to 094 Gearbox

Last post by PC52 « 18 May 2008, 00:17
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by De Konjel » 12 May 2008, 20:38

I want to install an Audi V6 to a 094 gearbox but I can't find much info on the internet. In south africa you can buy a bellhousing that is used to...

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Last post by PC52
18 May 2008, 00:17
engine code

Last post by sendiw « 17 May 2008, 23:04
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by sendiw » 17 May 2008, 22:07

Does anyone know which engine has a CV code.

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Last post by sendiw
17 May 2008, 23:04
Rotor query

Last post by ..lee.. « 17 May 2008, 22:32
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by hunter70 » 17 May 2008, 20:16

Hi
I was winding her up in third to pass a van and the govener on the rotor cut in and I did the safest thing and backed off , had another go in top...

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Last post by ..lee..
17 May 2008, 22:32
1990 LHD T25 power stearing rack help

Last post by Aidan « 17 May 2008, 20:30
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by rednip120372 » 16 May 2008, 19:00

Hi
Could do with a bit of help! Our T25 bluestar camper 1990 has failed mot due to leaking power stearing bushes. Got the rack off and the inside is...

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17 May 2008, 20:30

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