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diesel mpg

Last post by T'Onion « 17 Mar 2008, 09:19
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by rubyvan » 16 Mar 2008, 21:17

Can anyone give me some tips on getting more mpg out of a 1.6td jx van with a pop top
cheers
steve

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Last post by T'Onion
17 Mar 2008, 09:19
which injection pump on 1.6td for biodiesel?

Last post by camper « 17 Mar 2008, 07:37
Replies: 7
by 5rise » 15 Mar 2008, 22:15

Hi, can you tell me what fuel injection pump is fitted to the 1.6td? I want to run it on biodiesel and understand the bosch pump is compatible so...

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Last post by camper
17 Mar 2008, 07:37
my engines not happy in the wet

Last post by dink « 17 Mar 2008, 07:32
Replies: 22
by dink » 15 Mar 2008, 21:35
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my t3 is fine in the dry, take it out in the wet she gets all upset
the motor misses, today i drove 150 miles, 35 miles from home she starts missing...
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Last post by dink
17 Mar 2008, 07:32
electric choke

Last post by HarryMann « 16 Mar 2008, 20:44
Replies: 5
by perro » 12 Mar 2008, 22:43

silly question time. If I press the accelerator to activate the choke it works fine until I press the pedal again and the choke drops out. Any Ideas

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Last post by HarryMann
16 Mar 2008, 20:44
best place for a genuine header/expansion tank?

Last post by tonytech « 16 Mar 2008, 20:37
Replies: 5
by mal0r » 16 Mar 2008, 20:17

I was hoping to find one on Brickwerks, but was unlucky. Does anyone know of the best bet for buying a genuine new header/expansion tank for this '89...

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Last post by tonytech
16 Mar 2008, 20:37
Please help broken engine mount.

Last post by SyncroRich « 16 Mar 2008, 20:03
Replies: 10
by SyncroRich » 15 Mar 2008, 16:47

I've started stripping my engine to do the head gaskets mainly but changing pumps and seals etc while it's out.
Nearly all the studs or bolts that go...

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Last post by SyncroRich
16 Mar 2008, 20:03
DJ Crankshaft endfloat

Last post by SyncroRich « 16 Mar 2008, 17:37
Replies: 6
by SyncroRich » 15 Mar 2008, 17:31

How much endfloat is permissable on my 2.1dj?
I have a noticeable clonk clonk when I lift up the flywheel pulley while the engine is on it's back.
Is...

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Last post by SyncroRich
16 Mar 2008, 17:37
knakered 1.9td engine in pickup

Last post by hogseye « 16 Mar 2008, 17:21
Replies: 14
by hogseye » 10 Mar 2008, 23:28

Right this is it i'm bitting the bullet this weekend. Diesel pump is pissing out diesel and the engine uses over a litre of oil every 400 miles, then...

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Last post by hogseye
16 Mar 2008, 17:21
rear springs

Last post by Ian Hulley « 16 Mar 2008, 12:51
Replies: 4
by simony » 15 Mar 2008, 14:34

anybody had rear coil springs lately were from and what price ?
thank simon

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Last post by Ian Hulley
16 Mar 2008, 12:51
Fuel pipe, how long what diameter??

Last post by Bowton Lad « 15 Mar 2008, 19:17
Replies: 9
by pouch » 14 Mar 2008, 15:56

I'm just ordering some replacement bits and forgot to check the fuel hose size. :roll:

It's for a 2.0 CU Aircooled T25.

I am replacing the pipe...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
15 Mar 2008, 19:17
temperature gauge.

Last post by clartsonly « 15 Mar 2008, 13:10
Replies: 18
by lhd » 05 Mar 2008, 20:55
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Ok this is for my brother he has a 1988 1.9 DG and the temp gauge doesn't work.
We have just replaced the sensor with a new one but its made no...
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Last post by clartsonly
15 Mar 2008, 13:10
hand brake

Last post by edoh « 15 Mar 2008, 09:13
Replies: 16
by edoh » 05 Mar 2008, 18:30
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the red 'handbrake' light doesn't come on - brakes work fine - no leaks anywhere - where would i start to look to check/repair?
all hints and...
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Last post by edoh
15 Mar 2008, 09:13
Carbo query

Last post by maxstu « 14 Mar 2008, 22:36
Replies: 7
by maxstu » 13 Mar 2008, 21:29

Running a Pierberg 2e3 carb on my 1986 Transporter.... err! I guess.... cos it's standard equipment.
What's the correct or factory setting for the...

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Last post by maxstu
14 Mar 2008, 22:36
Bubbly oil question...

Last post by VWCamperfan « 14 Mar 2008, 19:42
Replies: 5
by VWCamperfan » 13 Mar 2008, 19:19

Just a quick one.

Changed my reversing light switch on gearbox and noticed a bubbly foam on switch when I took the old one out.
Never had any...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
14 Mar 2008, 19:42
Gearbox question?

Last post by aircooler80 « 14 Mar 2008, 10:08
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by aircooler80 » 14 Mar 2008, 05:18

Hi my mate has a 1.9dg and the engine has gone pop...he has a running turnkey 2.0 litre cu he wants to put in the same van.
Would there be any...

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Last post by aircooler80
14 Mar 2008, 10:08
Exhaust

Last post by Ian Hulley « 13 Mar 2008, 19:32
Replies: 12
by flyingvee » 12 Mar 2008, 22:24

Any advice on where to get an exhaust system for my '84 1900 petrol?

German Swedish French? Just Kampers?

Thanks!!!!

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Last post by Ian Hulley
13 Mar 2008, 19:32
1987 1.6TD JX Dumping Oil under load out of dip stick tube.

Last post by andysimpson « 13 Mar 2008, 19:31
Replies: 39
by dogrady1 » 10 Mar 2008, 16:11
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Hello everyone. I am a new member and I am in serious need of advice. A little history first.

I bought my pride and joy 'Big Red' about a year ago...
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Last post by andysimpson
13 Mar 2008, 19:31
Leaking metal coolant pipe

Last post by richardcn « 13 Mar 2008, 10:01
Replies: 21
by richardcn » 15 Feb 2008, 21:14
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Hi 80-90ers

Can anybody help me with a small but significant problem. I have a coolant leak on my 89 petrol 1.9 DG and I've finally traced it to the...
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Last post by richardcn
13 Mar 2008, 10:01
is there are muppets guide to replacing a t25 watercooled ??

Last post by T'Onion « 13 Mar 2008, 07:38
Replies: 8
by acerimmer5 » 12 Mar 2008, 21:55

Hi - current engine i am advised has passed on to the great engineer in the sky - however i have a spare and some of the gents on here suggested i...

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Last post by T'Onion
13 Mar 2008, 07:38
Wobbly input shaft - oo,er!!

Last post by lhd « 13 Mar 2008, 05:56
Replies: 1
by talkingwhippet » 10 Mar 2008, 21:18

Replacing input shaft seal on gearbox for a diesel where it has been run for a few hundred miles without a spigot shaft bearing. Bearing fitted now...

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Last post by lhd
13 Mar 2008, 05:56
Automatic transmission replacement

Last post by dirtyroger « 12 Mar 2008, 22:15
Replies: 5
by dirtyroger » 12 Mar 2008, 17:30

Hi ya'll,

I've just got myself an auto 1.9 panel van, i've been slightly worried about the auto box as when i put it into drive from park it lurches...

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Last post by dirtyroger
12 Mar 2008, 22:15
Clutch Problem

Last post by Blue Thunder « 12 Mar 2008, 19:55
Replies: 33
by Blue Thunder » 04 Mar 2008, 14:04
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Hi folks,
new around here. Recently bought a 1985 diesel rhd t25 and have had bad luck with it so far. Was broken into a week after I bought it but...
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Last post by Blue Thunder
12 Mar 2008, 19:55
Air box? Should there be bracket?

Last post by syncrodoug « 12 Mar 2008, 19:16
Replies: 2
by domiles1 » 12 Mar 2008, 17:09

Is the cylinder on the left of the engine the air filter box/housing?
Should it be held on by a bracket? Mine is just bouncing about in the engine...

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Last post by syncrodoug
12 Mar 2008, 19:16
T25 2.1dj ecu problem?

Last post by wasserleaker « 12 Mar 2008, 18:57
Replies: 16
by boxxie » 10 Jan 2008, 11:38
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For much of last year I have struggled to solve a sudden power loss problem with my 1990 2.1dj petrol/lpg transporter. I'm driving along on lpg and...
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Last post by wasserleaker
12 Mar 2008, 18:57
speedo changing

Last post by clartsonly « 12 Mar 2008, 15:42
Replies: 4
by spike72 » 11 Mar 2008, 18:11

i have german t25 1.7D is it possible to change from kph to mph also to swap over dash clocks to get a rev counter as mine has just temp/fuel guage...

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Last post by clartsonly
12 Mar 2008, 15:42
Ticking sound

Last post by SYNCRO « 11 Mar 2008, 19:25
Replies: 9
by SYNCRO » 10 Mar 2008, 22:25

I've got a ticking noise coming from the rear RH wheel area.

It gets faster as I speed up so I thought it might be a screw/nail or pebble in the...

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Last post by SYNCRO
11 Mar 2008, 19:25
Fan belt Questions

Last post by Syncro G « 11 Mar 2008, 19:15
Replies: 1
by multivanman » 11 Mar 2008, 18:03

Hi

1.6TD engine (Jx) no Power Steering or Air Con!

Have just picked up a replacement Belt from Vw

& have realised that they have given me the...

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Last post by Syncro G
11 Mar 2008, 19:15
where to get a vw replacement engine 1900 petrol

Last post by ermie571 « 11 Mar 2008, 10:34
Replies: 5
by acerimmer5 » 10 Mar 2008, 23:01

Hi some of you may have read my problems with pushrod/core plug - thanks to the people who replied regarding my problem - the end concensus appears...

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Last post by ermie571
11 Mar 2008, 10:34
what are the plugs called that are next to each spark plug

Last post by acerimmer5 « 10 Mar 2008, 23:04
Replies: 12
by acerimmer5 » 08 Mar 2008, 16:49

Hi and help please - water had leaked from hole next to right hand side of engine next to the spark plug nearest the back seat - the AA man told me...

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Last post by acerimmer5
10 Mar 2008, 23:04
Polyurethane suspension bushes - any opinions?

Last post by RJES « 10 Mar 2008, 21:16
Replies: 9
by RJES » 09 Mar 2008, 23:37

I'm going to rebuild the front suspension on my Syncro soon. Someone recommended using polyurethane bushes instead of the rubber VW ones. I like the...

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Last post by RJES
10 Mar 2008, 21:16
Stalling bus

Last post by gwolf65 « 10 Mar 2008, 16:55
Replies: 10
by Pepperami » 29 Feb 2008, 17:09

When it's cold ie early in the morning my van wont tick over straight away. It keeps stalling which is getting on my crotchety old git of a...

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Last post by gwolf65
10 Mar 2008, 16:55
spark plug gap

Last post by gally « 10 Mar 2008, 13:26
Replies: 4
by nutter » 09 Mar 2008, 17:25

does anyone know what the gaps shpuld be on my plugs its a 1.9wc 86 petrol. thanks

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Last post by gally
10 Mar 2008, 13:26
After some more power!

Last post by clartsonly « 10 Mar 2008, 10:48
Replies: 8
by sirving55 » 07 Mar 2008, 23:56

Hi
I have a 1983 1.9 watercooled 5 speed T25 Viking Conversion. As much as I love my bus I can't improve the top speed of 55mph!? I know the van will...

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Last post by clartsonly
10 Mar 2008, 10:48
Red/White/Bluestar and Multivan LLE Help

Last post by windysurfer « 09 Mar 2008, 20:07
Replies: 3
by 3rustateers » 09 Mar 2008, 19:43

I am thinking of buying a multivan (I need something that will fit in the garage) but what spec do these vans have?

What is the difference between a...

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Last post by windysurfer
09 Mar 2008, 20:07
Oil flush

Last post by toomanytoys « 09 Mar 2008, 18:14
Replies: 4
by luckopig » 09 Mar 2008, 07:07

After my tappet experience it was suggested that I flush the engine with Wynns or similar. Lots of conflicting opinions on line. what's the 80-90...

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Last post by toomanytoys
09 Mar 2008, 18:14
It wont start,MMMM!!!!

Last post by edoh « 09 Mar 2008, 17:48
Replies: 11
by Danny-Boy » 08 Mar 2008, 19:13

Please help,my V8 T25 is so close to starting,but it just wont.There are a few things that it may be, my initial feeling is that i have an earthing...

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Last post by edoh
09 Mar 2008, 17:48
starting trouble

Last post by Bowton Lad « 09 Mar 2008, 16:47
Replies: 6
by terrier » 08 Mar 2008, 15:10

I've just been out in my van, 1.6TD and came home and 2 mins later went to start up and nothing! Everything seemed normal and the start up proceedure...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
09 Mar 2008, 16:47
My engine has overheated!

Last post by multivanman « 09 Mar 2008, 16:27
Replies: 15
by multivanman » 05 Mar 2008, 21:11
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Multivan 1.6Td

Help me please as I no nothing about Mechanics!

I have just gone out in the Van when the Battery light (on dash) came on & the Rev...
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Last post by multivanman
09 Mar 2008, 16:27
Re: that ticking noise

Last post by luckopig « 09 Mar 2008, 07:04

by luckopig » 09 Mar 2008, 07:04

Well, listened to everyone, bought some ramps, took a rocker cover off. It was soooo clean and oily it did'nt seem right to muck it about. Put it...

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Last post by luckopig
09 Mar 2008, 07:04
hey aren't exhausts fun.....

Last post by mikey9 « 08 Mar 2008, 21:55
Replies: 3
by mikey9 » 06 Mar 2008, 20:29

Went out to replace gasket between the cast elbow and o/s manifold pipes with a new one.......guess what - blobs of rust (still with the shape of...

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Last post by mikey9
08 Mar 2008, 21:55
Turbo diesel problem

Last post by Spiral « 08 Mar 2008, 19:38
Replies: 3
by Spiral » 08 Mar 2008, 16:57

I'm fairly new to all this and have a 1600 turbo diesel and spots of oil coming from the exhaust. From the info on here (thanks HarryMann) I...

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Last post by Spiral
08 Mar 2008, 19:38
Clutch Master Cylinder leak

Last post by VWCamperfan « 08 Mar 2008, 11:36
Replies: 20
by tosh » 07 Mar 2008, 12:45
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mot is due soon and i've had a small drip from the master cylinder last 6mths, anyone know if the mot guy will fail it if he sees a brake/clutch...
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Last post by VWCamperfan
08 Mar 2008, 11:36
how much is a cam belt change

Last post by toomanytoys « 08 Mar 2008, 10:52
Replies: 16
by spike72 » 06 Mar 2008, 13:56
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been quoted £350 by autofit to have cam belt changed on a t25 lhd 1988 1.7 d

is this price about right or over priced ????
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Last post by toomanytoys
08 Mar 2008, 10:52
Core Plug size

Last post by jed the spread « 08 Mar 2008, 07:45
Replies: 3
by acerimmer5 » 07 Mar 2008, 22:10

Hi - wonder if anyone can help - i have a t25 1.9dg auto petrol watercooled - found out i had a core plug (lower right hand side of engine as you...

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Last post by jed the spread
08 Mar 2008, 07:45
HT leads DG 1986...

Last post by Ian Hulley « 07 Mar 2008, 22:30
Replies: 13
by amazingdave » 07 Mar 2008, 09:43

Hiya,

I can't get the right HT leads from halfrauds, they say they're discontinued?

What lengths are the right leads and where can I get them?...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
07 Mar 2008, 22:30
Coolant Pipe - Desperation!

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 07 Mar 2008, 17:41
Replies: 5
by chuckle-bus-tom » 06 Mar 2008, 17:24

Hi all,

I have been searching high and low for this pipe (circled in red) for two weeks now!

I can't find one anywhere as I don't know the...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
07 Mar 2008, 17:41
VIN no location

Last post by Cheeky John « 07 Mar 2008, 16:12
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by Cheeky John » 07 Mar 2008, 16:05

Hi all does anyone know were to find the bloody vin number on my 85reg bus! I have looked but to no avail. Bloody useless I am!!

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Last post by Cheeky John
07 Mar 2008, 16:12
Exhaust Hangers

Last post by Fox McIntyre « 07 Mar 2008, 10:18
Replies: 3
by maxstu » 06 Mar 2008, 22:45

Will my van fail a MOT if the silencer does not have the hanging brackets and straps attached?
Also will it harm or damage the exhaust system?...

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Last post by Fox McIntyre
07 Mar 2008, 10:18
JX Derv Problem!

Last post by PoloKris « 06 Mar 2008, 23:47
Replies: 10
by PoloKris » 06 Mar 2008, 13:38

hey guys and galls!
nice forum u got here too! had a good read this mornin! !

any way, i have bought my first van, its a 1990 panel van, and its...

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Last post by PoloKris
06 Mar 2008, 23:47
compression figures petrol

Last post by maxstu « 06 Mar 2008, 22:27
Replies: 8
by jaylo264 » 06 Mar 2008, 10:05

Can anyone tell me whether 7-8 bar , i.e. 100-120 lbf/in2 , on all cylinders of a DG 1.9 , done 135k , is reasonable ? ; improves to c . 150 when oil...

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06 Mar 2008, 22:27

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