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1.9 watercooled rumble!

Last post by Fox McIntyre « 06 Mar 2008, 22:27
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by Frostbus » 06 Mar 2008, 21:18

as funds are tight i recently welded up the exhaust on my bus it all works a treat but now it's not so noisey i can hear a rumble! but only at...

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Last post by Fox McIntyre
06 Mar 2008, 22:27
poor oil pressure after changing big end bearings

Last post by 1303r « 06 Mar 2008, 20:59
Replies: 12
by 1303r » 23 Feb 2008, 14:05

hi, i had my heads off my engine to check it over and replaced my big ends and piston rings while i was at it. had ok oil pressure before, 2bar at...

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Last post by 1303r
06 Mar 2008, 20:59
Pierburg

Last post by crampervan « 06 Mar 2008, 19:48

by crampervan » 06 Mar 2008, 19:48

hi all
is there anyone on here that knows there way around a Pierburg carb on a 1900cc dg t25? in essex or around essex? as i would like my carb...

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Last post by crampervan
06 Mar 2008, 19:48
2.1DJ "Kangarooing" and Buzzing Noise from Underne

Last post by ermie571 « 06 Mar 2008, 15:07
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by multiphil » 01 Mar 2008, 11:23

Hi Guys,

Had a look in the wiki and in the first few pages of the forum and I couldnt really find anything similar.

Van - 1988 Westfalia Multivan...

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Last post by ermie571
06 Mar 2008, 15:07
1.7 l with oilers

Last post by wookey « 06 Mar 2008, 14:51
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by caveman » 06 Mar 2008, 14:00

Is there a way without removing the oil pan if my 1.7 l has piston oilers. Someone who knows these motors says that some had/ some didn't , probably...

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Last post by wookey
06 Mar 2008, 14:51
carburettor problem

Last post by tosh « 06 Mar 2008, 12:27

by tosh » 06 Mar 2008, 12:27

Where should the throttle valve adjusting screw be positioned once the engine is warm?

Mine sits under the fast idle cam (see pic) and when there...

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Last post by tosh
06 Mar 2008, 12:27
failed MOT on emissions

Last post by bigfish « 06 Mar 2008, 12:25
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by bigfish » 14 Feb 2008, 13:17
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Firstly ley me explain, i've got a 1988 caravelle that should run a 2.1 but whoever had the van before me put in a 1.9 and used the 2.1 injection...
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Last post by bigfish
06 Mar 2008, 12:25
Newbie - expansion tank question

Last post by Fox McIntyre « 06 Mar 2008, 10:46
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by DavidC » 06 Mar 2008, 09:54

Hi - my first post - great forum!

Recently got our first van, 1.7 diesel, and everything fine until the old flashing red temperature light issue on...

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Last post by Fox McIntyre
06 Mar 2008, 10:46
Water/Temperature senders.

Last post by KarlT « 06 Mar 2008, 10:17
Replies: 3
by KarlT » 05 Mar 2008, 15:16

Hi All. Just wanted to be clear on a couple of points.

I've got a 2.1 DJ 1990 caravelle. Which seems a little flat.

Now are there two Temp senders?...

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Last post by KarlT
06 Mar 2008, 10:17
water leaking from bung hole in bottom right of engine

Last post by manxman « 06 Mar 2008, 08:16
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by acerimmer5 » 05 Mar 2008, 18:18

vw t25 1.9 dg petrol automatic hightop - Can anyone comment - driving along - heard a pop sound (thought i had gone over a hole in road) when 5 miles...

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Last post by manxman
06 Mar 2008, 08:16
choke

Last post by trundletruc « 05 Mar 2008, 20:15
Replies: 7
by Neddy » 02 Mar 2008, 18:16

How can I find out if my automatic choke is working, it's not bad starting but takes a few turns, & then has a habit of stopping unless I've got my...

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Last post by trundletruc
05 Mar 2008, 20:15
power steering

Last post by steve8090 « 05 Mar 2008, 16:13
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by timthetrader » 05 Mar 2008, 09:24

I love my van but I hate the steering and my missus wont drive it, has anyone any info about electrical power steering ie: who could supply and fit...

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Last post by steve8090
05 Mar 2008, 16:13
Cylinder head problem

Last post by Laurie « 05 Mar 2008, 14:21
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by mrbeans » 28 Feb 2008, 19:38

I've lived with a water leak on the cylinder head for about 2 years. But lately its got alot worse so i took the plunge removed the engine and...

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Last post by Laurie
05 Mar 2008, 14:21
heat exchanger hose?

Last post by clartsonly « 05 Mar 2008, 13:10
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by daz1973 » 05 Mar 2008, 12:53

been to gsf and they said go to just campers , is there anywhere else to get.
cheers daz

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Last post by clartsonly
05 Mar 2008, 13:10
Type 4 engine heads.. Replacement?

Last post by Laurie « 05 Mar 2008, 13:03
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by Cliffardo » 04 Mar 2008, 16:12

My T25 has a Aircooled v.w. 2 ltr type 4 engine in it. Always serching for more power I know that the heads from a Porsche 914 are better due to the...

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Last post by Laurie
05 Mar 2008, 13:03
diesel - sounding more tractory

Last post by oldiguana « 04 Mar 2008, 22:55
Replies: 1
by wookey » 04 Mar 2008, 14:15

down are way tractory is a word!
:lol:

Anyhoo my van is sounding a little more diesely after sitting for 4 months. its been for a run and i think...

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Last post by oldiguana
04 Mar 2008, 22:55
Change auto to manual!!!

Last post by billy739 « 04 Mar 2008, 20:03
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by dirtyroger » 04 Mar 2008, 17:04

Hey,

Just got myself a 1.9 auto panel van and for future reference was wandering if it is possible to change it form an auto to a manual???

And...

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Last post by billy739
04 Mar 2008, 20:03
where to get pistons?

Last post by 1303r « 04 Mar 2008, 19:22
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by 1303r » 04 Mar 2008, 17:40

hi, i'm after a set of pistons for my 2.1 motor but i want the lower compression type MV/SS not the 10.5/1 DJ type. anyone know where to look? cheers

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Last post by 1303r
04 Mar 2008, 19:22
AAZ engine & gearbox - Er...?

Last post by Aidan « 04 Mar 2008, 16:03
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by talkingwhippet » 02 Mar 2008, 22:28

Hi - have recently bought a T25 camper with pop-top - A674 OVH if anyone knows it. Has a 1.9TD (AAZ) fitted with 4-speed gearboix (DU).

Couple of...

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Last post by Aidan
04 Mar 2008, 16:03
gear change problems

Last post by Uncle Nick « 04 Mar 2008, 12:16
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by Valedub » 03 Mar 2008, 17:51

Went a run to North Wales Sunday by heck it was cold.
tried to back it in the drive, poor selectionon gears!!!!!!! can't find reverse without a fight...

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Last post by Uncle Nick
04 Mar 2008, 12:16
loosing water

Last post by Ian Hulley « 03 Mar 2008, 21:36
Replies: 15
by dubman » 02 Mar 2008, 17:42
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Just brought a 2.1dj 89 van , had it about a month now and it seems to be loosing coolant somewhere , first time i checked was after 300 miles , top...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
03 Mar 2008, 21:36
wobbly pedal

Last post by funbus1 « 03 Mar 2008, 21:11
Replies: 12
by funbus1 » 02 Mar 2008, 18:24

Just put extended bolts n stuff on for alloys. Rears were prof pressed in, Iwatched. Wheels fitted with new tyres and ballanced. Took bus for a run...

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Last post by funbus1
03 Mar 2008, 21:11
5sp linkage

Last post by Plasticman « 03 Mar 2008, 21:00

by Plasticman » 03 Mar 2008, 21:00

Removed it all from stick to G'box, How much play is acceptable between the nylon ball on G'box selector and metal cup assembly on shift rod.

Cant...

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Last post by Plasticman
03 Mar 2008, 21:00
Temp. Sender info please ....

Last post by Ian Hulley « 03 Mar 2008, 10:37

by Ian Hulley » 03 Mar 2008, 10:37

I've saved some temp. senders from a Scirocco I bought the engine out of (a 1992 1.8 carb model) now looking at these senders they're the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
03 Mar 2008, 10:37
"That" ticking noise

Last post by luckopig « 03 Mar 2008, 10:10
Replies: 7
by luckopig » 02 Mar 2008, 14:16

My van has developed that not uncharacteristic ticking noise from the engine end so not the clock :). Until now it sometimes did it when cold but...

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Last post by luckopig
03 Mar 2008, 10:10
expansion tank split

Last post by clartsonly « 03 Mar 2008, 09:26
Replies: 11
by clartsonly » 01 Mar 2008, 09:43

I have discovered reason why my water is leaking out when idling after a run. I may have fixed several things in the process of this discovery but...

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Last post by clartsonly
03 Mar 2008, 09:26
Steering column - safety coupling

Last post by Fox McIntyre « 03 Mar 2008, 00:07
Replies: 3
by VeeDubster » 01 Mar 2008, 13:24

Morning everyone,

I've just called at a friends house as he is having trouble refitting his T25 steering wheel that he removed a few weeks ago....

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Last post by Fox McIntyre
03 Mar 2008, 00:07
Brake fluid puddles problem

Last post by sendiw « 02 Mar 2008, 23:37
Replies: 4
by Dubmeister » 02 Mar 2008, 10:49

I have brake fluid leaking in the drivers footwell. It's coming from just where there is a small brake pipe, just above the brake pedal.

If the van...

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Last post by sendiw
02 Mar 2008, 23:37
Brake Pipe refit

Last post by Red Westie « 02 Mar 2008, 23:36
Replies: 14
by paulw » 28 Feb 2008, 12:28

1986 T25 1.9DG
Has anyone replaced the main front to back (over the fuel tank) metal brake pipe and how easy/difficult was it? Not got a ramp so it...

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Last post by Red Westie
02 Mar 2008, 23:36
Removing tinware - Use of an impact driver?

Last post by Mocki « 02 Mar 2008, 19:36
Replies: 5
by pouch » 02 Mar 2008, 11:25

My engine is out and I have a recon unit coming next week.

I am trying to get the tinware off, currently have half the screws out, still soaking...

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Last post by Mocki
02 Mar 2008, 19:36
Deep Sump and or Oil Cooler

Last post by Laurie « 02 Mar 2008, 18:27
Replies: 1
by gwa1079 » 02 Mar 2008, 16:28

Hello,

Does anyone know of a dump sump for a Aircooled T25 1982 2.0lt CU Engine and or a stockish oil cooler ?

I know you can get deep sumps for...

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Last post by Laurie
02 Mar 2008, 18:27
T25 with a dodgy temp gauge and a Peugot Engine.....

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 02 Mar 2008, 05:40
Replies: 3
by tjoynson » 01 Mar 2008, 16:22

Hi all,

Interesting one. Just picked up my camper and didn't think the temp gauge was working as it never rose much. It stayed in the white column...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
02 Mar 2008, 05:40
Wow what an amazing new noise - from the speedo!!!

Last post by stevewright76 « 01 Mar 2008, 19:21
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by stevewright76 » 29 Feb 2008, 16:18

Hi guys,

My van has developed an amazing new deafening rattling noise, but for the first time in the history of such noises it doesn't sound...

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Last post by stevewright76
01 Mar 2008, 19:21
T25 1.7 Lucas diesel filter housing needed.

Last post by tricky « 01 Mar 2008, 19:19
Replies: 4
by tricky » 29 Feb 2008, 17:44

Hi all, Does any one on here know where I can get a new Lucas diesel filter housing for my 1990 1.7 Type 25? or what part # it is? I think this is...

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Last post by tricky
01 Mar 2008, 19:19
Coolant rail

Last post by ozzy « 01 Mar 2008, 17:00
Replies: 2
by ozzy » 01 Mar 2008, 12:17

where can i get a brand new metal coolant rail that runs around the engine bay just under the lid its got 5 hoses coming off it

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Last post by ozzy
01 Mar 2008, 17:00
Urethane/polybushes for anti roll bar

Last post by wasserleaker « 01 Mar 2008, 15:33
Replies: 2
by wasserleaker » 01 Mar 2008, 14:47

howdoo, just passed the MOT but got an advisory about slight play in the anti roll bar bushes, and wondered if any urethane ones were available? or...

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Last post by wasserleaker
01 Mar 2008, 15:33
Fuel filler neck, what size is the breather hose?

Last post by The_blue « 01 Mar 2008, 12:02
Replies: 2
by The_blue » 29 Feb 2008, 06:37

Its a braided hose about 10mm that comes odd the filler kneck on my 2L A/c

Any ideas where i can get a replacement section and what size it realy...

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Last post by The_blue
01 Mar 2008, 12:02
Whats a pipercross air filter?

Last post by g60steve « 01 Mar 2008, 00:10
Replies: 11
by ringo » 28 Feb 2008, 20:40

And is it worth the extra dosh?

Im changing my air filter tomorrow - i dont think GSF have a pipercross for mine anyhow - just wondering :)

Thanks...

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Last post by g60steve
01 Mar 2008, 00:10
2.dj steel pushrod tube cover/ stoneguards. Where from?

Last post by manxman « 29 Feb 2008, 23:27
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by SyncroRich » 27 Feb 2008, 13:22

Like the description, I'm missing one and one is rusty and needs replacing.
What are they called and where can
I get one?
Regards,
Rich

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Last post by manxman
29 Feb 2008, 23:27
TD- Starting problems when hot

Last post by Chilla « 29 Feb 2008, 23:14
Replies: 7
by Chilla » 25 Feb 2008, 16:58

Anyone know why my 1.9td starts fine when cold and the heater plugs come on but doesn't like starting from hot or warm and turns over and over and...

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Last post by Chilla
29 Feb 2008, 23:14
carb gasket

Last post by chrissiefiddle « 29 Feb 2008, 16:54
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by chrissiefiddle » 27 Feb 2008, 15:00

have had trouble with fuel intake, friend has cleaned carb for me, but now it has to go back......
anyone know where i can get a gasket from -
im in...

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Last post by chrissiefiddle
29 Feb 2008, 16:54
any quick fixes for the heater motor????

Last post by matty o « 29 Feb 2008, 16:18
Replies: 14
by oldiguana » 26 Feb 2008, 00:57

eyup ducks,i dont fancy having to have to strip all the dash out to fix the cab heater,i think its just stuck,so are there any bodging things i could...

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Last post by matty o
29 Feb 2008, 16:18
2.1 SS Running problems

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 29 Feb 2008, 14:37
Replies: 4
by horlix » 22 Feb 2008, 17:04

Calling all T25 Gurus!!.. Ok i have a 1990 Westy with a 2.1 SS engine (thats the badboy with the cat/lambda sensor on it). I ve noticed recently that...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
29 Feb 2008, 14:37
Oil filter sandwich plate thing

Last post by Dubstar « 29 Feb 2008, 10:05
Replies: 14
by Fox McIntyre » 26 Feb 2008, 20:41

Demon tweeks have got listed in thier catalouge a sandwich plate that goes between your oil filter and block with 2 takeoffs for oil pressure and...

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Last post by Dubstar
29 Feb 2008, 10:05
converted to diesel but what about my ebber?

Last post by mattc « 29 Feb 2008, 09:46
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by mattc » 27 Feb 2008, 10:33

I've had my 2.1 petrol converted to a 1.6 diesel to try and beat Mr Brown's attempt to price us off the road!

Does anyone know the difference...

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Last post by mattc
29 Feb 2008, 09:46
oil cooler

Last post by toomanytoys « 29 Feb 2008, 08:23
Replies: 4
by hercules » 27 Feb 2008, 14:21

well do not no much about theres, but i thinking of geting one if they any good ??, for the van, Does anyone no more about them or have one and how...

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Last post by toomanytoys
29 Feb 2008, 08:23
gearbox woes

Last post by toomanytoys « 28 Feb 2008, 17:44
Replies: 9
by mutley » 27 Feb 2008, 23:54

Hi folks, newbi here with whats probably the usual stupid questions...if you yell at me enough I might learn how to do a proper search....but if your...

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Last post by toomanytoys
28 Feb 2008, 17:44
fuel tank removal...

Last post by The_blue « 28 Feb 2008, 16:58
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by The_blue » 28 Feb 2008, 15:21

Just got to my dads to get the tank off and forgot the haynes :S

Does the filler kneck just push into the tank/bush?

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Last post by The_blue
28 Feb 2008, 16:58
TIMING MY 1.6 TURBO

Last post by sheffieldcoljules « 28 Feb 2008, 16:24
Replies: 6
by kevino » 27 Feb 2008, 13:24

Hi I have read my just campers manual many times and I would like to check with anyone that understands these well, the engine blew a head gasket....

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Last post by sheffieldcoljules
28 Feb 2008, 16:24
difference between 4 and 5 speed linkage.

Last post by caveman « 28 Feb 2008, 14:26

by caveman » 28 Feb 2008, 14:26

Besides the front mount how hard would it be to change from a 5 speed to a 4 speed . Some people say the front box and linkage is different, but...

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28 Feb 2008, 14:26

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