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1.9 - 2.1 Fuel tank........

Last post by billy739 « 01 May 2008, 07:58
Replies: 5
by OB1 » 30 Apr 2008, 21:06

Anyone know the difference between the two tanks ,Is there a difference ?
I found the filler pipes have two diffenent sizes the later one being...

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Last post by billy739
01 May 2008, 07:58
starter motor

Last post by Fritz « 30 Apr 2008, 22:17
Replies: 1
by hercules » 30 Apr 2008, 13:02

back with an other one,Right befor i buy another starter motor,i need to no if i need to as today i try starting the van but did trun so i nock it as...

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Last post by Fritz
30 Apr 2008, 22:17
starter motor

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Apr 2008, 21:21
Replies: 2
by hercules » 30 Apr 2008, 20:07

Hi iv got a link as im thinking of by a new start motor could anyone till me if this the right one for my van iv got a 2.1 watercool dj petorl

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Apr 2008, 21:21
exhaust

Last post by Pepperami « 30 Apr 2008, 16:42
Replies: 5
by simony » 29 Apr 2008, 22:21

had new silencer delivered today from jk for 1.9 watercooled df couldnt believe how heavy it is ; am i right in believin that the weight is just...

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Last post by Pepperami
30 Apr 2008, 16:42
BLACK CAP/BLUE CAP.

Last post by AlanR « 30 Apr 2008, 13:45
Replies: 8
by phredd » 26 Apr 2008, 09:16

What is the difference in these two caps on the expansion tank. :?:
What is the best to use :?: cos IDK.

Phredd

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Last post by AlanR
30 Apr 2008, 13:45
Missus crashed the van today Brakes Failed

Last post by irishkeet « 30 Apr 2008, 08:04
Replies: 28
by irishkeet » 24 Apr 2008, 20:09
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Missus called me at work today very upset because the brakes failed! She went into the back of a chelsea tractor so no real damage to that but the...
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Last post by irishkeet
30 Apr 2008, 08:04
Fuel Pump Repair Kit

Last post by cumbriankeith « 29 Apr 2008, 23:10
Replies: 4
by high_tower » 28 Apr 2008, 20:40

Evening All,

I've had a problem with my fuel pump. Does anyone know where i can buy a fuel pump repair kit for a 1981 2.0 Aircooled?

or a...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
29 Apr 2008, 23:10
The old coolant pipe problem!!

Last post by Wakers « 29 Apr 2008, 20:21
Replies: 2
by Wakers » 29 Apr 2008, 20:06

I've read the articles on wiki about rusty coolant pipes...Mine are rusty and leaking towards the rear of the bus near the rear cross brace,. The...

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Last post by Wakers
29 Apr 2008, 20:21
What size is the bleed nipple?

Last post by toomanytoys « 29 Apr 2008, 20:11
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by The_blue » 29 Apr 2008, 16:44

Can't get a spanner to fit!

6mm is to small but 7 would take the corners off :(

Do i need to find a 6.5?

(82 2litre CU bus)

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Last post by toomanytoys
29 Apr 2008, 20:11
Changed the Push rod seals but .....

Last post by ermie571 « 29 Apr 2008, 13:52
Replies: 24
by Steve P » 25 Apr 2008, 08:28
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I've still got an oil leak from the front offside one. When I took the whole thing apart I noticed that this one was covered in mastic on each end...
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Last post by ermie571
29 Apr 2008, 13:52
Possible Head Gasket

Last post by toomanytoys « 28 Apr 2008, 22:43
Replies: 19
by maddog334 » 27 Apr 2008, 21:25
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Hi All
I am hoping someone can prove me wrong here.
We have just been to The Big Bang, and i think the head gasket has blown, the symptons are that...
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Last post by toomanytoys
28 Apr 2008, 22:43
difference between 1.9 and 2.1 dizzy

Last post by toomanytoys « 28 Apr 2008, 22:40
Replies: 6
by ermie571 » 28 Apr 2008, 15:03

Hi,
I am confused now......is the 2.1 dizzy materially different from the 1.9? Or is it just the vacuum take off for the injection system (which,...

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Last post by toomanytoys
28 Apr 2008, 22:40
Springs........Think I know but just checking.

Last post by toomanytoys « 28 Apr 2008, 20:02
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by KarlT » 28 Apr 2008, 19:32

Hi all.

Are springs the same on all T25's? Would an 83 fit a 90?

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Last post by toomanytoys
28 Apr 2008, 20:02
2.0 Aircooled tuning

Last post by jonnyshowbiz « 28 Apr 2008, 13:57
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by MINI_BUS » 24 Apr 2008, 06:31

2.0 Aircooled tuning want to get it rebuilt but want to release a bit more power. want a nice realiable engine. first thing i think would be to...

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Last post by jonnyshowbiz
28 Apr 2008, 13:57
how to tell whether brake fluid or water?

Last post by toomanytoys « 28 Apr 2008, 12:53
Replies: 3
by sdelasal » 26 Apr 2008, 15:57

I changed the brake fluid in the van today and had the van up at various angles on the jacks. Half way thru my son asks me what that liquid is...

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Last post by toomanytoys
28 Apr 2008, 12:53
2.1L Thermostat Housing - Help!!

Last post by Grun « 27 Apr 2008, 15:53
Replies: 7
by grenjs » 26 Apr 2008, 16:34

I've got the engine out of our T25 (2.1Litre, Water-cooled, Engine code MV), and generally tidying it up and replacing many parts.

I bought a brand...

7 Replies

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Last post by Grun
27 Apr 2008, 15:53
Symptoms of petrol in engine oil ?

Last post by Grun « 27 Apr 2008, 09:59
Replies: 16
by Ian Hulley » 24 Apr 2008, 08:50
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Quite a few knowledgeable people are thinking that we have petrol leaking into our engine oil which is killing the viscosity and causing a complete...
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Last post by Grun
27 Apr 2008, 09:59
Water pump

Last post by Aidan « 27 Apr 2008, 09:18
Replies: 3
by Pepperami » 26 Apr 2008, 07:49

I have a new water pump and there is a threaded hole in it. What is this for and what am i supposed to put in it? My old one had the hole but it...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Apr 2008, 09:18
blue cap dont fit,i need a push n twist,or replace the tank

Last post by Aidan « 27 Apr 2008, 09:15
Replies: 4
by oldiguana » 25 Apr 2008, 18:20

eyup ducks,fetched a blue darlek cap for in the engine bay reservoir today,silly bugger me didnt check it and mine is a push n twist old type,will...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Apr 2008, 09:15
another breakdown help

Last post by Aidan « 27 Apr 2008, 09:05
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by 4ft&clean » 26 Apr 2008, 20:48

using my crewcab for work and it's just started to let me down, it took me to bustypes and back no probs but since wed night it's broke down 4...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Apr 2008, 09:05
Ticking Sound

Last post by SyncroRich « 26 Apr 2008, 21:27
Replies: 11
by rhoop20 » 10 Apr 2008, 07:40

Hi,

Just wondering sometimes when I start my 1980 Aircooled T25 there is a ticking sound that comes from somewhere over the passengers side that is...

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Last post by SyncroRich
26 Apr 2008, 21:27
2.1DG rebuild

Last post by purpletony « 26 Apr 2008, 20:52

by purpletony » 26 Apr 2008, 20:52

any body tell me what i need in the way of bearings gaskets
ive already got crank/pistons and so on

many thanks in advance

Tony

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Last post by purpletony
26 Apr 2008, 20:52
water/coolant pump trouble

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Apr 2008, 06:39
Replies: 6
by bartlby bus » 25 Apr 2008, 17:41

just as i got home the pump (that was making an awful grinding noise) seems to have given up the ghost and i think started leaking not huge amounts...

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Apr 2008, 06:39
mystery of the overheating van... the story continues!

Last post by Mocki « 25 Apr 2008, 18:53
Replies: 18
by ambivert » 22 Apr 2008, 17:18
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To recap:
* its overheating
* system has been bled
* the radiator fan works but temperature sensor in rad never switches it on
* the thermostat and...
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Last post by Mocki
25 Apr 2008, 18:53
2.0 A/C IS THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRIC OR MECHANICAL

Last post by Rozzo « 25 Apr 2008, 17:38
Replies: 3
by Gunslinger » 25 Apr 2008, 11:15

Hope the title is self explanatory

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Last post by Rozzo
25 Apr 2008, 17:38
exhaust fitting air cooled 2lt

Last post by jonnyshowbiz « 25 Apr 2008, 12:45
Replies: 2
by jonnyshowbiz » 24 Apr 2008, 14:34

is it a right sod?

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Last post by jonnyshowbiz
25 Apr 2008, 12:45
A/C STILL CUTTING OUT

Last post by Gunslinger « 25 Apr 2008, 10:42
Replies: 6
by Gunslinger » 25 Apr 2008, 07:35

I drove my van to work this morning, all of 2 miles !
Got to work put the van in reverse and the revs wouldn't build. It coughed, spluttered,...

6 Replies

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Last post by Gunslinger
25 Apr 2008, 10:42
head gasket help

Last post by Laurie « 25 Apr 2008, 09:57
Replies: 3
by drumnut182 » 21 Apr 2008, 12:41

Heyup, ive got to fit new head gasket, anyone know how to find out the correct gasket to get....i know it has to be measured but can i do this myself...

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Last post by Laurie
25 Apr 2008, 09:57
fuel pump

Last post by Mocki « 25 Apr 2008, 02:41
Replies: 2
by simony » 24 Apr 2008, 21:56

any reccomendations best place to get fuel pump for 1.9df

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Last post by Mocki
25 Apr 2008, 02:41
reservoir caps not available from vw anymore!!!!!!!

Last post by andysimpson « 24 Apr 2008, 23:17
Replies: 9
by oldiguana » 24 Apr 2008, 08:50

just been on to vw lakeside in stoke for a reservoir cap,i was informed that they are not allowed to sell commercial bits anymore,gave me a number of...

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Last post by andysimpson
24 Apr 2008, 23:17
Very watery oil

Last post by Ian Hulley « 24 Apr 2008, 22:41
Replies: 26
by Jackie Hulley » 23 Apr 2008, 22:20
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Hi,

We have a 1.9 DG Known good engine(fitted last Wednesday) into our T25,last night it had a second oil change,today it has done less than 60...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
24 Apr 2008, 22:41
1600 CT Engine thermostat where ya hiding ya little ****!

Last post by Therunner « 24 Apr 2008, 21:49
Replies: 6
by dugcati » 23 Apr 2008, 18:50

now available in black text too!.......

Wotcha folks..

Had a rummage around on the forum and can't find anyone else asking the same question so...

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Last post by Therunner
24 Apr 2008, 21:49
Tempretures

Last post by Grun « 24 Apr 2008, 21:16
Replies: 1
by Krisis » 24 Apr 2008, 19:56

Hi ALL
:? Had a scan thru wiki couldn t see anything :?
I am looking for running tempretures oil and water
Mine appears to be a bit on the warm...

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Last post by Grun
24 Apr 2008, 21:16
Trouble Removing Tinware

Last post by Grun « 24 Apr 2008, 18:58
Replies: 1
by high_tower » 24 Apr 2008, 18:25

Evening All,

I'm in the process of stripping down a 1981 t25 2.0l Aircooled. I'm in the process of taking all the tinware off the engine but cannot...

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Last post by Grun
24 Apr 2008, 18:58
A/C CUTTING OUT WHEN HOT AND NOT RESTARTING

Last post by Gunslinger « 24 Apr 2008, 11:42
Replies: 8
by Gunslinger » 23 Apr 2008, 19:38

I'm hoping someone a little more technical can give me some pointers as to some likely causes of my problem.

My air cooled 2.0 cu bus starts and...

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Last post by Gunslinger
24 Apr 2008, 11:42
Choke in my diesel

Last post by oldiguana « 24 Apr 2008, 08:47
Replies: 10
by Hypnovan » 21 Apr 2008, 23:03

Why is there a choke under the steering wheel ? I pulled it out and nada!

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Last post by oldiguana
24 Apr 2008, 08:47
1,6 TD exhaust pipe dimensions

Last post by T123 « 24 Apr 2008, 07:16
Replies: 5
by T123 » 23 Apr 2008, 11:30

Hi,
Could anyone tell me the dimensions (diameter/radius) of the pipe going into the turbo on a 1,6 TD JX engine?
Cheers,
Dave

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Last post by T123
24 Apr 2008, 07:16
fuel pump

Last post by simony « 23 Apr 2008, 21:27
Replies: 5
by simony » 21 Apr 2008, 18:38

engine 1.9 DF with engine runninng slight. bubbles coming from pivot pin on fuel pump yet doesnt really smell of petrol should i be worried :? could...

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Last post by simony
23 Apr 2008, 21:27
Carburettor change/swop

Last post by Valedub « 23 Apr 2008, 18:14
Replies: 3
by Valedub » 22 Apr 2008, 14:50

i have a pierburg Carburettor92e3) on my 1.9 water cooled.is there another Carburettor that fits,and and a supplier of said Carburettor

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Last post by Valedub
23 Apr 2008, 18:14
Movement in steering column

Last post by meggles « 23 Apr 2008, 15:45
Replies: 5
by meggles » 22 Apr 2008, 18:55

As it says. Its at top end. Is this the usual rebushing job? Any pitfalls to watch out for? Are bushes still available? Can't find anything on a...

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Last post by meggles
23 Apr 2008, 15:45
Rebuild turbo

Last post by R0B « 23 Apr 2008, 15:19
Replies: 4
by T123 » 22 Apr 2008, 19:27

Anyone know if rebuilding a turbo is recommended?
Any tutorial on this?
Thx,
Dave

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Last post by R0B
23 Apr 2008, 15:19
New Van awfy sluggish

Last post by fried chicken « 23 Apr 2008, 12:57
Replies: 17
by moanthebairns » 05 Mar 2008, 18:05
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My first van and I'm quite disappointed - Just bought an 86 1900 Petrol T25 Reimo camper yesterday, 112000 miles, looks great, but spent the whole...
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Last post by fried chicken
23 Apr 2008, 12:57
Dropping fuel tank consumables

Last post by keytouch « 23 Apr 2008, 07:50
Replies: 5
by keytouch » 22 Apr 2008, 15:03

I'm going to be dropping my fuel tank in order to change my coolant pipes.

Are there any seals, pipes etc that have to be changed when doing this? I...

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Last post by keytouch
23 Apr 2008, 07:50
Oil changing/egine flushing

Last post by Campcharlie « 23 Apr 2008, 07:50
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by Campcharlie » 21 Apr 2008, 14:47

The oil in 'me engine is a tad bitty and i mean a tad. I was told by mate to use a certain oil in T25's.....but i can't remember the name of...

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Last post by Campcharlie
23 Apr 2008, 07:50
Dropping my Engine

Last post by Therunner « 22 Apr 2008, 21:33
Replies: 3
by Therunner » 22 Apr 2008, 10:57

I'm back! :P

Just when you thought it was safe to look in the tech section!

just one quick question to start with;

looking to lower the engine...

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Last post by Therunner
22 Apr 2008, 21:33
van with golf 1800 engine refusing to keep running

Last post by Matflint « 22 Apr 2008, 21:01
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by Matflint » 22 Apr 2008, 18:19

Van would not even turn over a couple of days ago battery was no good

got new battery straight away van turned over and ran

but after about a...

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Last post by Matflint
22 Apr 2008, 21:01
T25 1981 PETROL TWIN CARB HAS BEGUN STALLING

Last post by phade « 22 Apr 2008, 17:48
Replies: 5
by Natasha » 17 Feb 2008, 13:21

ANY IDEAS WHY VAN HAS BEGUN TO STALL...DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME BUT BECOMING MORE FREQUENT..I CAN'T SEE OBVIOUS REASON ENGINE SEEMS OK...ANY...

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Last post by phade
22 Apr 2008, 17:48
CU Carb question? 2.0L

Last post by thmpptrck « 22 Apr 2008, 15:48
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by thmpptrck » 21 Apr 2008, 11:31

Does anyone know whay the bakerlite plastic peices do and if it has to be there between the Head and manifold on a 2ltr CU engine?
It standard solex...

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Last post by thmpptrck
22 Apr 2008, 15:48
Engine Change

Last post by spet25 « 22 Apr 2008, 13:04
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by spet25 » 21 Apr 2008, 16:11

Hi all,

I have a 1982 t25 2L Aircooled. The engine seized about a month ago.

The engine that was in it was a CJ code, I have got hold of a CU code...

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Last post by spet25
22 Apr 2008, 13:04
A/C HEATER PODS-ARE THEY EASY TO REPLACE ?

Last post by Gunslinger « 22 Apr 2008, 12:26
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by Gunslinger » 22 Apr 2008, 10:25

I've acquired new heater pods from GSF and was wondering if they are relatively easy to replace and some idea of the time they take as might do them...

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22 Apr 2008, 12:26

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