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Westfalia Exhaust bit wanted.......any thoughts please.....

Last post by horlix « 18 Feb 2008, 16:36
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by horlix » 12 Feb 2008, 14:37

Hi guys, Ive recently found the front crossover pipe on my 91 vanagon has a crack in in it and requires a new one, ive phoned round the usual...

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Last post by horlix
18 Feb 2008, 16:36
URGENT !!! Rear Coil Springs

Last post by toomanytoys « 18 Feb 2008, 16:35
Replies: 5
by FlowerPower » 18 Feb 2008, 16:05

Does anyone know if a 1986 1.9DG would have regular or heavy duty rear coil springs? Apparently there are 2 different sorts. How would I tell the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
18 Feb 2008, 16:35
Push rod tubes???

Last post by VWCamperfan « 18 Feb 2008, 12:10
Replies: 6
by mearnsy » 17 Feb 2008, 17:37

Just brought the old girl out of winter hibernation and noticed a lot of oil on the off side heat exchanger, ive been told this is the push rod...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
18 Feb 2008, 12:10
drivers side j tube thingy

Last post by Ian Hulley « 18 Feb 2008, 10:47
Replies: 1
by Frostbus » 17 Feb 2008, 20:56

right just got in.... skinned knuckles missed dubfreeze but beer is helping

the j tube style thing on the drivers side of the bus had cracked last...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
18 Feb 2008, 10:47
Caster and Camber

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 18 Feb 2008, 09:45
Replies: 5
by windysurfer » 17 Feb 2008, 15:24

I need to get this reset as the inner edge of both front tyres is bald. (you can see the thread on the drivers side)

I don't think it was altered...

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Last post by Bilbo Blue
18 Feb 2008, 09:45
Expansion tank woes

Last post by tonytech « 18 Feb 2008, 09:44
Replies: 17
by keytouch » 15 Feb 2008, 18:51
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Kept on having to top up the coolant everytime I went out so had a bit of a root around.
Noticed that my expansion tank is a little odd. Aside from...
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Last post by tonytech
18 Feb 2008, 09:44
exhaust . . .JK's or GSF

Last post by kit « 17 Feb 2008, 23:52
Replies: 1
by garyodevon » 17 Feb 2008, 20:54

Hi all . . .
As it says . . .Need to buy a new zorst for me early 19 DG . . .
Price wise JKs work out 200 notes, as opposed to 235 from GSF
Any ideas...

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Last post by kit
17 Feb 2008, 23:52
5 speed to 4 speed?

Last post by ELVIS « 17 Feb 2008, 21:44

by ELVIS » 17 Feb 2008, 21:44

gotta 86 diesel with a 3H box . looking to change to a four speed for east town driving- fed up tap dancing between 1/2/3 gear!

whats involved ?...

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Last post by ELVIS
17 Feb 2008, 21:44
Engine mount

Last post by funbus1 « 17 Feb 2008, 21:43
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by funbus1 » 17 Feb 2008, 20:17

Hi all, Accelerating off n changing gear when engine is cold. I get a Bump noise, Which engine mount is goosed ? Thnking front one near gear box. Am...

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Last post by funbus1
17 Feb 2008, 21:43
New van niggles

Last post by noss vanagon « 17 Feb 2008, 20:44
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by maxhxc » 16 Feb 2008, 18:31

1. Temperature gauge not working. Would it most likely be the temperature sender?

2. Gives out hot air, but the blower doesn't work.

Any help would...

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Last post by noss vanagon
17 Feb 2008, 20:44
New starter motor!!!!

Last post by A KIRK « 17 Feb 2008, 20:43
Replies: 7
by JK » 15 Feb 2008, 19:36

Hello just wondering where would be the best place to get a new starter motor any help greatly appreciated, cheers

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Last post by A KIRK
17 Feb 2008, 20:43
1600CT to 2.0CU

Last post by dekker « 17 Feb 2008, 17:43
Replies: 7
by dekker » 15 Feb 2008, 21:10

Hi, my 1600CT has hit problems so I'd like to switch to the 2.0CU. Happy enough with carrying out the engine/gearbox swop, but worried if there are...

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Last post by dekker
17 Feb 2008, 17:43
Engine code anomaly

Last post by richardcn « 17 Feb 2008, 17:16

by richardcn » 17 Feb 2008, 17:16

Hi all

Now there's a daunting word, anomaly! Anyway I thought I'd check my registration document having realised that the engine code might be on...

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Last post by richardcn
17 Feb 2008, 17:16
What Are The Symtoms Of Incorrect Bleeding (Coolant)

Last post by ozzy « 17 Feb 2008, 12:42
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by Mark Foss » 16 Feb 2008, 21:06

Hi all!

I have just fitted naw expansion tank, level indicator, cap, temp sender, L shaped metal pipe and replaced all the small diameter pipes in...

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Last post by ozzy
17 Feb 2008, 12:42
Baptism of Fire (Water Actually)

Last post by Laurie « 17 Feb 2008, 12:41
Replies: 9
by Delmumbles » 16 Feb 2008, 11:38

I recently purchased a 1990 Carravelle from a friend. It had a new engine DG about 4,000 miles ago and has recently started throwing water all over...

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Last post by Laurie
17 Feb 2008, 12:41
OK - now I'm scared - (Exhausts)

Last post by Laurie « 17 Feb 2008, 12:23
Replies: 3
by mikey9 » 16 Feb 2008, 22:19

Never spend an hour researching what MIGHT go wrong if you attempt to refit an exhaust on your van.
Searching the prev threads brought up several...

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Last post by Laurie
17 Feb 2008, 12:23
Fitting new discs, New wheel bearings too??

Last post by Mr C « 16 Feb 2008, 22:30
Replies: 5
by wasserleaker » 15 Feb 2008, 18:16

got some shiny new Brembo front discs from GSF to fit to replace the warped and worn old uns, is it a skimp/false economy to re-fit the 'old'...

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Last post by Mr C
16 Feb 2008, 22:30
Aircooled engine problems

Last post by Simon Baxter « 16 Feb 2008, 19:11
Replies: 30
by robthechemist » 11 Feb 2008, 16:24
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Hi all,

I'm the proud owner of a 1980 2.0L Aircooled T25 Devon, but I'm having problems with the power output.

It doesn't have the original CU...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
16 Feb 2008, 19:11
LLE/Bluestar - spring length

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 16 Feb 2008, 10:37
Replies: 5
by Titus A Duxass » 15 Feb 2008, 15:40

I have in front of me a set of supposedly LLE/Bluestar front springs.

Does anyone know how long/high they are in a relaxed state?

The ones I have...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
16 Feb 2008, 10:37
Nancy wont start

Last post by Krisis « 16 Feb 2008, 07:59
Replies: 15
by Krisis » 11 Feb 2008, 22:34
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:) 1.6 jk diesel :)
:( wont start :(

Its in and fitted up with all of the ancilleries. :)

New cam belt all fitted and timed up, new filters and...
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Last post by Krisis
16 Feb 2008, 07:59
Air Cooled Fuel Pump

Last post by Dubstar « 15 Feb 2008, 23:04
Replies: 3
by Dubstar » 11 Feb 2008, 08:21

On the bottom of the fuel pump is a bit of pipe. The inlet and outlets are on the top so I'm guessing that it's something else, a pressure relief...

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Last post by Dubstar
15 Feb 2008, 23:04
How much oil does a 1y diesel engine take?

Last post by fergus77 « 15 Feb 2008, 20:45
Replies: 3
by fergus77 » 15 Feb 2008, 07:55

Hey all, how much oil should i put in my 1y diesel engine? Losing a bit through an oil leak somewhere, and i don't trust the dip stick level...

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Last post by fergus77
15 Feb 2008, 20:45
Diesel Injection Pump

Last post by Laurie « 15 Feb 2008, 18:14
Replies: 7
by BigTam » 13 Feb 2008, 09:12

Anyone any idea of cost of new or reconditioned pump and if so who does them, cheers :?:

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Last post by Laurie
15 Feb 2008, 18:14
red wire dodgy, ignition?

Last post by bugarit « 15 Feb 2008, 17:33
Replies: 5
by Therunner » 15 Feb 2008, 12:23

hi, i think i've found our short, it's a thick red wire that comes out of the back of the number 8 fuse,.
i can't trace it, it goes into a sheafing...

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Last post by bugarit
15 Feb 2008, 17:33
Plastic Coolant pipe repair/replacement

Last post by pammie « 15 Feb 2008, 09:43
Replies: 20
by lagerhead » 03 Feb 2008, 21:08
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My plastic coolant return line has failed just where it enters the engine bay. Upon removal i can see that it has been repaired previously (a break...
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Last post by pammie
15 Feb 2008, 09:43
Rear Knocking noise

Last post by simple « 14 Feb 2008, 01:16
Replies: 4
by simple » 14 Feb 2008, 00:12

Found out what the rear knocking sound was, had work done on brakes and mechanic missed it, had new mot and they missed it, I looked and looked and I...

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Last post by simple
14 Feb 2008, 01:16
white in coolant

Last post by edoh « 13 Feb 2008, 10:38
Replies: 8
by clartsonly » 12 Feb 2008, 09:42

whilst bleeding the water system after changing the temperature sensor, when I dropped the throttle off the fast idle cam, there was a couple of...

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Last post by edoh
13 Feb 2008, 10:38
Squeal

Last post by clartsonly « 13 Feb 2008, 10:11
Replies: 7
by Hacksawbob » 12 Feb 2008, 18:54

I have had this from the 2.1 engine whilst coming off the accelerator for a while, now it seems to be at idle too. I have changed the fan belt and...

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Last post by clartsonly
13 Feb 2008, 10:11
Rear cross member

Last post by madmyk « 12 Feb 2008, 23:23
Replies: 4
by madmyk » 12 Feb 2008, 16:11

Hi guys,
Has anyone replaced one of these recently? Just wondering how much of a 'mare it is to do? Not an urgent task but would like to plan ahead...

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Last post by madmyk
12 Feb 2008, 23:23
brake squeel

Last post by meggles « 12 Feb 2008, 21:21
Replies: 2
by lhd » 12 Feb 2008, 19:45

Since the after Bashtie last year my brakes have started squeeling,now they work fine but as soon as they get used a bit they start squeeling.
As...

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Last post by meggles
12 Feb 2008, 21:21
oh man, serious power drain..

Last post by bugarit « 12 Feb 2008, 18:30
Replies: 4
by bugarit » 08 Feb 2008, 22:45

helloo, we've recently aquired a non-running 1.6 Aircooled 1980 t3,
we thought we could handle it as the engine was turning over, although slowly &...

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Last post by bugarit
12 Feb 2008, 18:30
where's my water gone!

Last post by sherlock « 11 Feb 2008, 21:39
Replies: 3
by mazzy » 11 Feb 2008, 19:56

any suggestions anyone :D 1988 1.6 TD LHD - i checked oil and water levels today for first time since getting van in oct - i only use the van once or...

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Last post by sherlock
11 Feb 2008, 21:39
Alternative Stainless Exhaust...

Last post by hammy44 « 11 Feb 2008, 17:57
Replies: 12
by Fritz » 07 Feb 2008, 23:34

I have been considering my options for the last few months regarding the purchase of a SS exhaust system and basically there isn't one,,,,,,,untill...

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Last post by hammy44
11 Feb 2008, 17:57
Brake BLEED NIPPLE size

Last post by edoh « 11 Feb 2008, 16:42
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by paulw » 11 Feb 2008, 11:07

Hi can anyone tell me what size are the brake bleed nipples (front & rear)
on my 1986 T25..
many thanks

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Last post by edoh
11 Feb 2008, 16:42
Discs and bearings question

Last post by Fritz « 11 Feb 2008, 00:18
Replies: 1
by kit » 10 Feb 2008, 16:43

Does anyone have any idea why JK list discs as pre June 1986 but bearings as pre 1984? I guess a phone call in the morning would be the best option.

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Last post by Fritz
11 Feb 2008, 00:18
Van broken, lost 2nd cylinder . help!

Last post by pouch « 11 Feb 2008, 00:16
Replies: 7
by pouch » 09 Feb 2008, 22:12

Had a problem with the van today when it was hot it has started running on 3 cylinders. I bought a new Dizzy and rotor arm as they both looked a bit...

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Last post by pouch
11 Feb 2008, 00:16
should I replace my engine?

Last post by sevy « 11 Feb 2008, 00:03
Replies: 6
by lojo » 09 Feb 2008, 15:12

Hi, thanks for any advice anyone can offer on the following-

I have a 1985 T25 panel van (for work), LGP converted, all sound (tyres, brakes, cvs...

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Last post by sevy
11 Feb 2008, 00:03
Rear brake adjusters

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 10 Feb 2008, 17:12
Replies: 7
by Louey » 10 Feb 2008, 11:07

I think my rear brakes need a bit of a service - I get a strong smell of burning of brake dust when I get out of the van at work most mornings and I...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
10 Feb 2008, 17:12
Back brakes: drums and shoes

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 10 Feb 2008, 08:56
Replies: 5
by Nicola&Tony » 10 Feb 2008, 05:53

I've been doing a car maintenance course one evening a week at a local college. For the last few weeks we got to work on our own vehicles so I took...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
10 Feb 2008, 08:56
Brake Problem

Last post by shane r « 09 Feb 2008, 20:46
Replies: 4
by shane r » 09 Feb 2008, 19:21

1991 Microbus

Just got recovered home with bad brakes. The pedal has some resistance but can go all the way to the floor. No obvious leakage. Was...

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Last post by shane r
09 Feb 2008, 20:46
a quick buzzer/oil pressure question

Last post by Laurie « 09 Feb 2008, 19:08
Replies: 5
by markeymagicbus » 08 Feb 2008, 19:09

hi all

i have fitted a dash pod to my 1.9 1987 type 25 gipsy it never had one before bought as a project, so its a bit of an unknown , basically...

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Last post by Laurie
09 Feb 2008, 19:08
1981 Aircooled brake pressure regulator

Last post by simple « 09 Feb 2008, 18:13
Replies: 2
by simple » 08 Feb 2008, 12:26

Me van failed mot as the brake pressure regulator was leaking a small amount of fluid. Bum!
Any advice or fixes, I've tried to get a new one but no...

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Last post by simple
09 Feb 2008, 18:13
petrol in the oil

Last post by markeymagicbus « 09 Feb 2008, 17:38
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by markeymagicbus » 09 Feb 2008, 17:25

following on from my buzzer question i seem to have petrol in the oil
the van is a 1.9 fuel injection petrol obviously

i have removed the...

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Last post by markeymagicbus
09 Feb 2008, 17:38
fuel regulater

Last post by bri-on-1 « 09 Feb 2008, 17:37
Replies: 15
by bri-on-1 » 09 Feb 2008, 00:53
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I have just fitted a second hand recon and it came with a fuel regulater?
The van feels like it needs more power and it has been playing up. I think...
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Last post by bri-on-1
09 Feb 2008, 17:37
Gearbox Question ?

Last post by dridgy « 09 Feb 2008, 16:28
Replies: 4
by dridgy » 06 Feb 2008, 19:48

Hi i have a 1981 combi van which had a 1.6d engine, i fitted a 1.9 engine a while ago. My gearbox is getting a bit worn.
How hard would it be to put...

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Last post by dridgy
09 Feb 2008, 16:28
Water Pipes

Last post by Danny-Boy « 09 Feb 2008, 16:10
Replies: 13
by Danny-Boy » 06 Feb 2008, 11:07

Hello all, still in the process of putting a V8 into the back end of the wagon,as it was Aircooled i am having to install a radiator anf all the...

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Last post by Danny-Boy
09 Feb 2008, 16:10
Turbo Diesel Engine - Battery Size

Last post by airhead « 08 Feb 2008, 17:56
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by blancowesty » 08 Feb 2008, 17:48

I have a 1990 Westfalia with a standard 1.6 Turbo Diesel motor. I need to change the engine battery and assume that the larger the capacity battery...

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Last post by airhead
08 Feb 2008, 17:56
leaky brake pressure switch

Last post by ermie571 « 08 Feb 2008, 17:25
Replies: 5
by ermie571 » 07 Feb 2008, 09:01

1.9 dg

no brake lights before MOT....so changed brake pressure switch as per advise from members.

Couple of weeks later and a drip on the cab...

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Last post by ermie571
08 Feb 2008, 17:25
Need help with my tickover please

Last post by toomanytoys « 08 Feb 2008, 12:02
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by sherlock » 07 Feb 2008, 22:21

Put my van in to get the choke sorted today as it was sticking on. So the garage replaced the choke pull off unit and the thermostat. The reason I...

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Last post by toomanytoys
08 Feb 2008, 12:02
replacing a coolant system hose

Last post by camper « 08 Feb 2008, 08:04
Replies: 8
by herby » 31 Jan 2008, 21:51

Hi folks!

One of the hoses in my coolant system has perished and needs replacing. There's a temporary fix on the persihed section at the moment, but...

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08 Feb 2008, 08:04

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