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Rear swingarm 19mm mounting bolts, replacments?

Last post by fergus77 « 10 May 2008, 09:26
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by fergus77 » 05 May 2008, 07:33

Hey all, had to fit a recon swingarm for the mot on the van, and as usual the body mounting bolts are siezed onto the metal inserts in the rubber...

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Last post by fergus77
10 May 2008, 09:26
Reverse gear problems

Last post by lhd « 10 May 2008, 07:27
Replies: 5
by lhd » 09 May 2008, 19:48

I'm finding it increasingly difficut to find reverse gear.
The box doesn't seem sloppy and it seems no different apart from reverse do you think this...

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Last post by lhd
10 May 2008, 07:27
inj vs carb

Last post by toomanytoys « 10 May 2008, 00:45
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by R0B » 10 May 2008, 00:10

does the injection system use more/same/less.fuel that a carb system.(assuming both are set up correctly)

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Last post by toomanytoys
10 May 2008, 00:45
1.9 water cooled or 1.6 td - which is best?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 09 May 2008, 23:34
Replies: 4
by Bramsley » 09 May 2008, 16:09

Hello again everyone,

We're still looking for our perfect van. We saw, but missed a 1990 T25 1.6turbo diesel (California), and after reading a lot...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
09 May 2008, 23:34
Spigot Bearing help please

Last post by kit « 09 May 2008, 18:25
Replies: 3
by SplendiferousII » 09 May 2008, 11:11

I am changing my 1.6d to a 1.9d this weekend (I think I have a 1Y engine to go in, Its out of a seat Inca Van anyway) I forgot to get my Spigot...

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Last post by kit
09 May 2008, 18:25
pedal

Last post by heepsy « 09 May 2008, 12:49
Replies: 4
by heepsy » 08 May 2008, 19:23

hi does anybody know were i can get a metal accelerator pedal

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Last post by heepsy
09 May 2008, 12:49
1.9 wbx pissberg carb replacement

Last post by Pootle « 09 May 2008, 09:59
Replies: 18
by mortcars » 09 Nov 2007, 15:06
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i want rid of my crappy pissberg, what are my options?? ive got a 1.9wbx engine

dan
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Last post by Pootle
09 May 2008, 09:59
coil spring assister and raiser

Last post by shepster « 09 May 2008, 08:16
Replies: 3
by hercules » 08 May 2008, 20:38

iv just got me self a set of coil spring assister and raiser for me van i need to no distance between the coils approximately halfway down the length...

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Last post by shepster
09 May 2008, 08:16
overheating - took it to a garage and guess what

Last post by ambivert « 08 May 2008, 21:22
Replies: 10
by ambivert » 06 May 2008, 18:48

Whoever said that I would know more about than them... you were right!

VW specialists too... they seemed to think it was a sensor/dashboard fault...

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Last post by ambivert
08 May 2008, 21:22
heat exchanger help

Last post by only1jay « 08 May 2008, 16:29
Replies: 6
by only1jay » 04 May 2008, 13:43

have a 2ltr a/c the heat exchanger on drivers side is blowing from where it meets the cylinder head, its seems to have tottally come apart at the...

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Last post by only1jay
08 May 2008, 16:29
Gearbox headache - advice please!

Last post by DoKa90 « 08 May 2008, 12:02
Replies: 4
by DoKa90 » 07 May 2008, 16:08

Does anyone have any comments to make regarding the quality of recon gearboxes from Volks-Apart?

Okay, here's the long story, so bear with me...

My...

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Last post by DoKa90
08 May 2008, 12:02
Mobil Blue grease & gear linkage

Last post by lambrettalee « 08 May 2008, 11:10
Replies: 5
by talkingwhippet » 06 May 2008, 21:57

Hi
Replacing gear linkage with kit at the weekend.
Where can I get the Mobil Blue grease that is used in Wiki article - or can I use something...

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Last post by lambrettalee
08 May 2008, 11:10
Smokey has failed the MOT on bearing on all wheels cost Ã‚Â£500

Last post by KarlT « 08 May 2008, 07:21
Replies: 20
by surfkat » 02 May 2008, 21:16
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Hello chaps and chappets.

Our beloved smokey has failed on his bearing, due to excessive movement in the wheel department. ( I'm not a mechnic!)....
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Last post by KarlT
08 May 2008, 07:21
Bizarre Clutch Slave cylinder behaviour!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 07 May 2008, 21:27
Replies: 4
by Dubmeister » 07 May 2008, 17:41

I have recently replaced my Clutch Master cylinder, due to fluid leaking into drivers footwell. On completion of this I tryed to Bleed the Slave...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
07 May 2008, 21:27
1.6td cambelt side wear, diesel pump play??

Last post by andysimpson « 07 May 2008, 19:15
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by hallm » 06 May 2008, 14:28

Hello, my cambelt keeps on wearing as it is continually being pushed to the side and rubbing down on the crank shaft sprocket/ waterpump pulley....

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Last post by andysimpson
07 May 2008, 19:15
Knocking Noise

Last post by whitley « 07 May 2008, 19:07
Replies: 4
by whitley » 05 May 2008, 16:13

1986,T25 Water cooled. Fitted new wheel bearings, discs and drums, pads, shocks and cv's all round. New tyres as well. Knocking noise when turning...

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Last post by whitley
07 May 2008, 19:07
Caliper rebuild

Last post by Aidan « 06 May 2008, 21:31
Replies: 4
by smashyvan » 06 May 2008, 16:13

Hi all,
Think my front brake calipers / pistons are a bit sticky but am unsure what rebuild kit to use. Just Kampers spares only goes up to 1986 but...

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Last post by Aidan
06 May 2008, 21:31
power stteering fluid ?

Last post by dink « 06 May 2008, 18:46
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by slim_adi » 05 May 2008, 18:57

need to top up the fluid on me 1989 2.1 multivan but the manual is in german :roll:

what fluid do i need cos halforods apparantly dont list...

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Last post by dink
06 May 2008, 18:46
UPDATE ON P2. Loss of Power under load/Spark plug No 2 wet

Last post by toomanytoys « 06 May 2008, 18:14
Replies: 26
by Steve P » 03 May 2008, 10:54
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1980 2 litre Aircooled

I've fixed the pushrod leak problem, but it all starts again.

Van pulls away brilliantly in first gear, goes through into...
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Last post by toomanytoys
06 May 2008, 18:14
2.1 MV Idle Speed

Last post by Aidan « 06 May 2008, 17:42
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by grenjs » 06 May 2008, 13:38

I've just completed a rebuild of our 1987 2.1 Litre MV.

The engine is now far quiter than it used to be, it starts at the merest touch of the key...

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Last post by Aidan
06 May 2008, 17:42
how does the choke work on petrol and gas?

Last post by Grun « 06 May 2008, 17:03
Replies: 15
by ermie571 » 06 May 2008, 09:01
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Ok folks - as the title says, in words of few silly-bulls (Blackadder), how does the choke work?

How do I check it?

How do you know if it is coming...
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Last post by Grun
06 May 2008, 17:03
still having trouble with dvla over 1y engine code

Last post by g60steve « 06 May 2008, 11:58
Replies: 1
by oldiguana » 06 May 2008, 09:34

just had a letter back from dvla....its been going on for 6 months....they want letter headed garage paper with exact engine size/capacity and engine...

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Last post by g60steve
06 May 2008, 11:58
burning rubber smell

Last post by weedwhacker « 06 May 2008, 07:15
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by weedwhacker » 05 May 2008, 19:06

mates type 25 has come to a grinding halt on his 3rd trip out.
from what he tells me lost all power and shuddered to a halt. realy strong smell of...

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Last post by weedwhacker
06 May 2008, 07:15
rebuilt injector Q

Last post by andysimpson « 05 May 2008, 22:53
Replies: 3
by ELVIS » 05 May 2008, 22:20

Got me 'sel an absolute mint Audi 100 2.5 Tdi . Has 160k on it with 000's of service history + loads of 'preventative' work done ( all new front...

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Last post by andysimpson
05 May 2008, 22:53
Cam shaft bearings

Last post by purpletony « 05 May 2008, 21:01
Replies: 2
by purpletony » 05 May 2008, 20:42

could anybody tell me if there is any difference between 1.9 and 2.1

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Last post by purpletony
05 May 2008, 21:01
Overheating, no temp warning light

Last post by Stefvan « 05 May 2008, 16:49
Replies: 8
by Stefvan » 03 May 2008, 21:16

Got my new van back from having a recon engine fitted, a 1.9 DJ. On the way back (40 mile journey) I kept an eye on the gauges, all fine until I hit...

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Last post by Stefvan
05 May 2008, 16:49
Clutch Pedal HELP PLEASE!!!

Last post by clartsonly « 05 May 2008, 14:21
Replies: 8
by Miss Marple » 30 Apr 2008, 18:08

So, when I'm driving along, accelerating or not, and resting my foot on the clutch pedal (I know I'm not supposed to!), the pedal has started to...

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Last post by clartsonly
05 May 2008, 14:21
Air Mass Meter

Last post by wasserleaker « 05 May 2008, 14:13
Replies: 12
by Rockhopper66 » 04 May 2008, 08:29

Please could somebody help. I have a Type 25 1990 Watercooled 2.1 litre petrol camper van and up until last Wednesday it was the most reliable van I...

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Last post by wasserleaker
05 May 2008, 14:13
clutch oops 3 (how many rockys were there!!)

Last post by clartsonly « 05 May 2008, 14:06
Replies: 3
by tezza » 04 May 2008, 18:26

o.k. so i managed to butcher off the old slave and the original black plastic bit is u.s. does this small plastic part come with new slave thanks...

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Last post by clartsonly
05 May 2008, 14:06
steering column play

Last post by dave friday « 05 May 2008, 09:04
Replies: 7
by dave friday » 03 May 2008, 07:42

morning all, anyone know how the play in the top end of the steering column is taken up? .
ta.

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Last post by dave friday
05 May 2008, 09:04
pipe coming from blue darlek cap????

Last post by oldiguana « 05 May 2008, 08:25
Replies: 2
by oldiguana » 02 May 2008, 21:09

eyup ducks,ive now got a petrol header tank modified and fitted with a rather fancy bracket!!!,now i just cant seem to find a way to unscrew the cap...

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Last post by oldiguana
05 May 2008, 08:25
Dizzy's....Does a 1900 work ok on a 2.1?

Last post by syncrosimon « 05 May 2008, 00:45
Replies: 6
by KarlT » 02 May 2008, 19:10

Hi All.

Bought a rotor arm for my 2.1 DJ from JKampers. Turned up next day but wouldn't fit! :? Phoned JK ''you sent me wrong part, the hole is too...

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Last post by syncrosimon
05 May 2008, 00:45
clutch oops revisited

Last post by tezza « 04 May 2008, 18:13
Replies: 2
by tezza » 03 May 2008, 21:07

clutch oops revisited yeh you were right guys slave knackered, bought new one off b+b on ebay £31 inc postage anyone dealt with these any comments ta...

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Last post by tezza
04 May 2008, 18:13
Missed a beat ??

Last post by syncrosimon « 04 May 2008, 11:44
Replies: 3
by colynmac » 04 May 2008, 09:16

Driving back from the coast yesterday the van stuttered once or twice on acceleration and cruising.

I have done nothing to it and it has not done...

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Last post by syncrosimon
04 May 2008, 11:44
main glow plug fuse blowing

Last post by dridgy « 04 May 2008, 08:23
Replies: 5
by dridgy » 28 Apr 2008, 18:46

my main glow plug fuse the 50amp strip one has blown about 3 times in the last year.

any advise on why this may be?

its usually when i havent used...

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Last post by dridgy
04 May 2008, 08:23
Will 1.6 td oil pan fit a 1.9td?

Last post by lews9146 « 04 May 2008, 01:07
Replies: 2
by lews9146 » 02 May 2008, 12:44

I am swapping a 1.9td into a MAZDA RX7. I need an oil pan for the motor that is tilted over to 50*. I have a lead on a 1.6td pan. My question is will...

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Last post by lews9146
04 May 2008, 01:07
1y Diesel finding out engine rpms - no tacho

Last post by Syncro G « 03 May 2008, 19:03
Replies: 3
by wookey » 02 May 2008, 11:17

hi,

I put a 1y in last yr, all good. loving it in fact. I modified the ky throttle arm to fit.

One thing thats been bugging me though is I need to...

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Last post by Syncro G
03 May 2008, 19:03
Are there exhaust hangers for a 2L A/C?

Last post by Laurie « 03 May 2008, 16:45
Replies: 4
by ben50 » 03 May 2008, 12:59

Hi,
I have finally got around to fitting my second hand heat exchangers, and exhaust, I have got the Exchangers on no problem, but now have to wait...

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Last post by Laurie
03 May 2008, 16:45
clutch oops

Last post by tezza « 03 May 2008, 11:05
Replies: 3
by tezza » 02 May 2008, 21:26

went out tonight to check out van for weekend, clutch pedal went to floor no sign of any leaks hasnt been driven for 4 weeks, could it just need...

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Last post by tezza
03 May 2008, 11:05
Help! A bit smokey and lumpy in 5th

Last post by Hoss « 03 May 2008, 10:12
Replies: 2
by Hoss » 02 May 2008, 19:37

Hi, My truck smokes a bit and is lumpy in 5th gear? She starts fine and drives around town with no problems but as soon as she goes into 5th on the...

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Last post by Hoss
03 May 2008, 10:12
wheel bearings the saga continues

Last post by Simon Baxter « 03 May 2008, 09:53
Replies: 18
by kit » 30 Apr 2008, 18:15
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Front nearside wheel bearing started rumbling so I got a new GSF one which lasted 500 miles aprox it went and I replaced it ,that one went and I was...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
03 May 2008, 09:53
Ignition / Ht Lead Question

Last post by toomanytoys « 02 May 2008, 22:09
Replies: 8
by irishkeet » 02 May 2008, 12:00

Hi
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Year of manufacture - 1981
Engine size - 2L
left or right hand drive - left
transmission type: manual
Fuel...

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Last post by toomanytoys
02 May 2008, 22:09
coil

Last post by toomanytoys « 02 May 2008, 20:56
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by hercules » 02 May 2008, 16:28

Hi every one just aquck one,my coil get very hot and cant tuch it i put a new one in coulp of weeks ago, i got form a auto its a 12v one but not a...

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Last post by toomanytoys
02 May 2008, 20:56
2.0 Aircooled DISTRIBUTOR

Last post by Simon Baxter « 02 May 2008, 19:06
Replies: 4
by Gunslinger » 02 May 2008, 09:56

Does anyone know where I might get a new dizzy for a '82 2.0 air cooled.
I know I could replace for a Bosch 0009 but didnt really want to go back to...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
02 May 2008, 19:06
knocking / tapping - drive shaft / gearbox?

Last post by mankymusic « 02 May 2008, 14:06
Replies: 8
by mankymusic » 29 Apr 2008, 16:45

1.9DG with autobox

its making a knocking noise which seems in time with the wheel going round, it only does it in gear, not in neutral and it speeds...

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Last post by mankymusic
02 May 2008, 14:06
Weber 34 ict carbs

Last post by veedunk « 02 May 2008, 10:44
Replies: 2
by veedunk » 01 May 2008, 17:48

Hi,

I have the opportunity to buy a second hand set of Weber 34 ict carbs, manifolds, linkages etc. They were originally fitted to 2.0 CJ Bay...

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Last post by veedunk
02 May 2008, 10:44
Bearings

Last post by bigherb « 02 May 2008, 10:11
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by hembo666 » 01 May 2008, 21:46

I have aquired myself a trailer, but it would seem it needs a bearing transplant.

Before i strip it down can someone in the know point me in the...

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Last post by bigherb
02 May 2008, 10:11
MOT fail: front brake balance. Any ideas?

Last post by The_blue « 02 May 2008, 04:22
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by The_blue » 29 Apr 2008, 16:41

Just failed the MOT on 2 easy things and the brakes.

Bloke says the front brakes aren't balanced. He suggested it might be a sticky pad.

Never...

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Last post by The_blue
02 May 2008, 04:22
Brake discs.

Last post by funbus1 « 01 May 2008, 20:10
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by funbus1 » 01 May 2008, 18:47

Replacing my front discs, My bus was registered in june 86, gsf & JK both have the part but the part changed on June 86. My bus has cranked anti roll...

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Last post by funbus1
01 May 2008, 20:10
BLEEDER VALVE PART NO 025121082

Last post by maddog334 « 01 May 2008, 15:14
Replies: 3
by boxman54 » 22 Apr 2008, 16:24

VW Stopped making this part and i am unable to locate one anywhere has anybody came across this and is there a solution.Its the bleeder valve...

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01 May 2008, 15:14

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