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Front brakes and bearings

Last post by thmpptrck « 22 Apr 2008, 11:31
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by vic20 » 19 Apr 2008, 15:38

Just got throught the MOT, but the helpful chap there did say that i will soon need new pads and discs at the front, and also one of the front...

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Last post by thmpptrck
22 Apr 2008, 11:31
1.6CT Aircooled very poorly?

Last post by Therunner « 22 Apr 2008, 08:23
Replies: 46
by Therunner » 18 Apr 2008, 05:27
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Yesterday, while having yet another attempt at reviving the engine in our new bus, I found that, about 45 mins after turning the engine over, the...
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Last post by Therunner
22 Apr 2008, 08:23
Diesel timing

Last post by Hypnovan « 22 Apr 2008, 07:52
Replies: 15
by T123 » 18 Apr 2008, 20:27
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I pulled of my cam timing belt (you know, the whole shabbang), to replace it with a new one. Then one of my kids managed to turn the pulleys all...
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Last post by Hypnovan
22 Apr 2008, 07:52
Throttle cable length

Last post by Hacksawbob « 21 Apr 2008, 21:58
Replies: 2
by sln123 » 21 Apr 2008, 15:07

Trying to order a spare throttle cable for my bus (1990 Westy 2.1L petrol LHD) from my local VW van centre. They are listing 2 lengths for a LHD 2.1L...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
21 Apr 2008, 21:58
Front shockers

Last post by Simon Baxter « 21 Apr 2008, 20:52
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by paulw » 21 Apr 2008, 10:30

Is it really worth spending more dosh on 'up-rated/heavy duty' front shock absorbers on my T25 high top camper ???
Has anyone fitted them and noticed...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
21 Apr 2008, 20:52
Upper bushes how do i get them out.. please help its late

Last post by Simon Baxter « 21 Apr 2008, 20:51
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by iain » 19 Apr 2008, 19:52

Its saturday night nad after 2 hours of hitting, tapping etc my bushes are still in. I have read how you get them out but not HOW you get them out....

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Last post by Simon Baxter
21 Apr 2008, 20:51
In line water filtration device

Last post by tj2008 « 21 Apr 2008, 20:38

by tj2008 » 21 Apr 2008, 20:38

Looking to install some type of in line water filtration device in my T25 before setting off around Europe for 4 months - anyone any experience of...

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Last post by tj2008
21 Apr 2008, 20:38
Liverpool based VW head?

Last post by eg0u3067 « 21 Apr 2008, 16:50
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by eg0u3067 » 21 Apr 2008, 16:11

Cheers to Ian hulley for recommending a guy in chester, but I was wondering if there is a VW guy in liverpool who can have a look at what appears to...

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Last post by eg0u3067
21 Apr 2008, 16:50
Cam belt replacement

Last post by T123 « 21 Apr 2008, 16:20
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by T123 » 21 Apr 2008, 13:39

When doing a cam-belt replacement, is it wise to replace the 'wheel bearing wheel thing as well? What is recommended to replace when doing a cam-belt...

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Last post by T123
21 Apr 2008, 16:20
intermittant cutout!!!

Last post by Louey « 21 Apr 2008, 14:13
Replies: 6
by tonytech » 20 Apr 2008, 19:02

Took my kids and some friends away for the weekend.
2adults 2 15yr olds and 3 8yr olds. 7seater Caravelle
Full to bursting with luggage.....
Got on...

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Last post by Louey
21 Apr 2008, 14:13
Reconditioning Engine

Last post by high_tower « 21 Apr 2008, 12:18
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by high_tower » 20 Apr 2008, 11:51

Afternoon,

I've got 115k on my 2.0 Aircooled t25 and think it deserves alot of love and a good recondition. I've seen plenty of reconditioning kits...

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Last post by high_tower
21 Apr 2008, 12:18
Starter motor ac

Last post by j_robi « 21 Apr 2008, 10:08
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by j_robi » 03 Apr 2008, 07:42
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Quick question

Is the ac 1600 starter motor the same as the ac 2000 starter motor?
thanks
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Last post by j_robi
21 Apr 2008, 10:08
Diesel Cam belt cover - after those pesky rubber washers!!!

Last post by lhd « 20 Apr 2008, 22:13
Replies: 4
by Other-Power » 20 Apr 2008, 11:55

Hello all,

have had to take the cam belt cover of my engine (diesel) as the rubber washers holding the cover on and removing the vibration have worn...

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Last post by lhd
20 Apr 2008, 22:13
Gears: Reverse not there....1st and 2nd are weird....

Last post by T123 « 20 Apr 2008, 21:07
Replies: 4
by T123 » 20 Apr 2008, 20:45

Hi,
After an engine change i noticed that i don't have reverse.
If i push down and left-up it goes in 1st. If i push down and left-down it goes in...

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Last post by T123
20 Apr 2008, 21:07
Diesel leaking at one of the injectors..

Last post by ringo « 20 Apr 2008, 21:06
Replies: 9
by ringo » 18 Apr 2008, 13:14

Im hoping all i need is a new sealing washer - or maybe even tighten it up (guess which one one it is :roll: ).

Are there any tips i need to know...

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Last post by ringo
20 Apr 2008, 21:06
2.1 Watercooled Digifant Fiel Injectors Question

Last post by grenjs « 20 Apr 2008, 20:39
Replies: 5
by grenjs » 20 Apr 2008, 08:20

I have removed the engine on our Westy to give it a good tidy-up - including replacing the fuel pipes front to rear.

I note on the end of each...

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Last post by grenjs
20 Apr 2008, 20:39
Brake Fluid

Last post by campervanman « 20 Apr 2008, 19:44
Replies: 6
by kathyshack » 20 Apr 2008, 09:27

Hi All, over at my mums in the van at the mo and the brake fluid light has started to come on when going downhill. Just checked the levels and it is...

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Last post by campervanman
20 Apr 2008, 19:44
Solid lifters

Last post by kevtherev « 20 Apr 2008, 16:41
Replies: 4
by dekker » 19 Apr 2008, 17:10

Hi, finally getting round to re-assembling my motor, its a 1776 CT a la Laurie.
Wanting to fit solid cam followers/lifters intead of standard...

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Last post by kevtherev
20 Apr 2008, 16:41
starter trouble

Last post by silverado « 20 Apr 2008, 12:16
Replies: 4
by silverado » 18 Mar 2008, 18:35

Hi all just completed my 2.0l tall block digifant swap but was having trouble with lazy starter got a new one from gsf and noticed the difference...

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Last post by silverado
20 Apr 2008, 12:16
T25 GTI OIL PUMP TROUBLE

Last post by silverado « 20 Apr 2008, 12:03

by silverado » 20 Apr 2008, 12:03

Hi all need some answers completed t25 gti swap used a 20L audi bottom end but the engine will not pump oil round, it had a new oil pump with...

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Last post by silverado
20 Apr 2008, 12:03
BLOODY PUSH ROD SEALS NOW!!HELP.

Last post by Steve P « 20 Apr 2008, 11:18
Replies: 8
by Steve P » 19 Apr 2008, 19:31

I have to change the push rod seals now as it is dripping oil on to the hot exhaust pipes going into the heat exchangers, cue smoke and smell!!
Is...

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Last post by Steve P
20 Apr 2008, 11:18
1.9 PETROL WATERCOOLED HESITATION ON ACCELARATION

Last post by Mocki « 20 Apr 2008, 09:11
Replies: 4
by DING DONG » 18 Apr 2008, 06:27

Looking for some input I have a 1.9 dg water cooled with a pierburg
problem is a flat spot and hesitation on acceleration and stalling pull away.
I...

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Last post by Mocki
20 Apr 2008, 09:11
Replacement Engine

Last post by phade « 20 Apr 2008, 07:57
Replies: 1
by javawolf » 19 Apr 2008, 20:17

Just got my van back from Elite VW in Essex after having a replacement engine fitted (2.0 A/C). Must say I was most impressed, they have sorted my...

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Last post by phade
20 Apr 2008, 07:57
Battery Tray wanted or ideas also diesel flywheel wanted

Last post by Louey « 19 Apr 2008, 23:07
Replies: 10
by devoncamperman » 19 Apr 2008, 17:20

Hi i am converting a Aircooled to diesel and need to put the battery in the engine bay as it is in the cab in A/C.
Does anyone know where i can get a...

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Last post by Louey
19 Apr 2008, 23:07
Oil for watercooled

Last post by Robin! « 19 Apr 2008, 16:40
Replies: 2
by Robin! » 19 Apr 2008, 08:41

Hi Folk,

I'm going to service the van today and I've had a quick search but couldn't find anything on it.

Anyhoo, I was gonna go for the castrol...

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Last post by Robin!
19 Apr 2008, 16:40
Gearbox Problems (me thinks)

Last post by Hellwin « 19 Apr 2008, 16:17
Replies: 2
by Hellwin » 19 Apr 2008, 15:12

Every time I want to change gears, the gearbox makes a scraping noise like I haven't got it correctly in gear and when I'm waiting for a traffic...

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Last post by Hellwin
19 Apr 2008, 16:17
weber carbs

Last post by maxstu « 18 Apr 2008, 20:36
Replies: 3
by ecinsregal » 18 Apr 2008, 17:12

can anyone tell me is it worth paying a fortune for a weber conversion on my 1.9 dg. will I notice any difference in performance , fuel economy etc....

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Last post by maxstu
18 Apr 2008, 20:36
nearly had my head off when i undid the expansion cap.help!

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 18 Apr 2008, 16:22
Replies: 1
by oldiguana » 18 Apr 2008, 09:30

eyup ducks,the missus gets the usual red flashy thing every couple of months or so,it doesnt seem to be drawing out of the reservoir behind the...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
18 Apr 2008, 16:22
Advise needed 1.6d to 1.9d 1Y engine

Last post by oldiguana « 18 Apr 2008, 15:24
Replies: 6
by SplendiferousII » 17 Apr 2008, 12:04

If I ever get my Van back from the paint shop I will be changing my 1.6d to a 1.9d 1Y engine.

A couple of questions.

Do I need to change the oil...

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Last post by oldiguana
18 Apr 2008, 15:24
trumatic-e 1800 heater

Last post by Willoughby « 18 Apr 2008, 14:36
Replies: 4
by moanthebairns » 17 Apr 2008, 09:24

Tried out the van last week at Strathyre - smashing - but could have done with a wee bit of heat, snow didn't help.
Anyway have a Trumatic-e 1800...

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Last post by Willoughby
18 Apr 2008, 14:36
T25 1.6Tdi fuel cut-off solenoid - testing and/or removal

Last post by gilbert « 18 Apr 2008, 13:33
Replies: 2
by gilbert » 14 Apr 2008, 15:32

Hi there

2 Days after a new MOT and the van failed to start (first time in 4 years that it has not started). I checked the obvious stuff - fuel in...

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Last post by gilbert
18 Apr 2008, 13:33
Starter Bush Removal

Last post by Therunner « 18 Apr 2008, 10:25
Replies: 6
by andyhagerty » 15 Apr 2008, 05:58

Hi

I have what seems to be described a lazy starter . Looking at other posts and wiki I suspect that the bush needs to be replaced. How easy is it...

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Last post by Therunner
18 Apr 2008, 10:25
MOT Fail on Wheel Bearings

Last post by HarryMann « 17 Apr 2008, 22:19
Replies: 12
by dancingcrane » 17 Apr 2008, 11:37

£80 for labour?

Better than a kick in the teeth I suppose.

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Last post by HarryMann
17 Apr 2008, 22:19
that wonderful cooling system

Last post by ambivert « 17 Apr 2008, 21:51
Replies: 5
by ambivert » 15 Apr 2008, 22:49

so I've replaced the expansion tank, thermostat, radiator temperature sensor and the thermostat temperature sensor...

Its like a new van :) The stat...

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Last post by ambivert
17 Apr 2008, 21:51
knocking sound when clutch bite's on hill starts.

Last post by Ian Hulley « 17 Apr 2008, 20:56
Replies: 7
by eg0u3067 » 14 Apr 2008, 17:59

this also happens when reversing up inclines.

some one suggested a clutch problem, more common on reversing.

Can any one think of a nice easy way...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
17 Apr 2008, 20:56
Diesel starter motor - is there a relay to switch it on?

Last post by ringo « 17 Apr 2008, 17:49
Replies: 6
by ringo » 17 Apr 2008, 12:41

My Starter motor stays on - even with the key removed.

I've checked the voltage at the starter motor and its because 12v stays on it after i have...

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Last post by ringo
17 Apr 2008, 17:49
Oil cleaner removal ???

Last post by Holydiver « 17 Apr 2008, 17:01
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by Holydiver » 15 Apr 2008, 16:39

Can anyone help??

My camper 1.6td at some point as been fitted with an oil cleaner (chrome item in photo 1) the problem I have is getting a...

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Last post by Holydiver
17 Apr 2008, 17:01
Switched from LPG to petrol & it poured over heat exchanger

Last post by toomanytoys « 17 Apr 2008, 15:20
Replies: 21
by irishkeet » 15 Apr 2008, 18:33
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Went to Wales last weekend and we ran out of LPG so I switched to petrol, after a few mins we had a strong smell of petrol and the van lost most...
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Last post by toomanytoys
17 Apr 2008, 15:20
engine

Last post by COURGETTE « 17 Apr 2008, 11:34
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by COURGETTE » 16 Apr 2008, 11:32

can ya fit a peugot engine in a vw

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Last post by COURGETTE
17 Apr 2008, 11:34
Hard brake pedal

Last post by Louey « 16 Apr 2008, 22:17
Replies: 11
by Louey » 14 Apr 2008, 10:16

Occasionaly at the beginning of a journey the brake pedal is rock hard and takes a couple of minutes to become normal.

I'm guessing this has...

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Last post by Louey
16 Apr 2008, 22:17
TD t25 conversion from Aircooled Help please!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Last post by camper « 16 Apr 2008, 19:25
Replies: 1
by devoncamperman » 16 Apr 2008, 17:37

I am converting my Aircooled 1983 t25 to diesel using an engine out of a Jetta 1.6 td. I have been collecting many parts including jx exhaust...

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Last post by camper
16 Apr 2008, 19:25
Converters and particle filters.

Last post by Hypnovan « 16 Apr 2008, 10:29
Replies: 3
by Hypnovan » 15 Apr 2008, 20:37

scroll down to 'engine options' and it is written that converters and particle filters might affect engine power. I just bought a 1.6Td and I was...

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Last post by Hypnovan
16 Apr 2008, 10:29
Ignition barrel

Last post by Aidan « 16 Apr 2008, 08:46
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by CycloneMike » 09 Mar 2008, 07:33

Can anybody tell me how to release the ignition barrel from the housing please. Do I need to take the whole housing off the column or can just the...

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Last post by Aidan
16 Apr 2008, 08:46
Specific steering boss help

Last post by gti mad man « 16 Apr 2008, 08:05

by gti mad man » 16 Apr 2008, 08:05

Ive seen a boss for my 1986 van but im not sure if it will fit its listed as fitting.......... any ideas?

VW GOLF MK1 81-85 GOLF...

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Last post by gti mad man
16 Apr 2008, 08:05
2.1 dj hydr. tap. prob's

Last post by SyncroRich « 16 Apr 2008, 06:32
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by SyncroRich » 08 Apr 2008, 19:59
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Just been cleaning and refilling my hydraulic tappets and on one I noticed this..

On the furthest tappet away at around the 9 o'clock position you...
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Last post by SyncroRich
16 Apr 2008, 06:32
JR vs JX (vs AAZ?) Engine - Help Please!

Last post by DoKa90 « 15 Apr 2008, 21:28
Replies: 14
by DoKa90 » 07 Apr 2008, 15:57

Hello everyone. I've read as much as I possibly can about this subject on this forum, other forums and the web but I'm still in need of advice...

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Last post by DoKa90
15 Apr 2008, 21:28
Put your T25 engine ideas forward please

Last post by west failure « 15 Apr 2008, 15:21
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by billybodger » 12 Apr 2008, 11:55
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Hello everybody.
I am new to this camper scene my friends have campers and have decided to join them.Well the question is as follows.I have bought a...
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Last post by west failure
15 Apr 2008, 15:21
fuel line one way valve in diesel line?

Last post by hi_tower « 15 Apr 2008, 12:44
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by hi_tower » 15 Apr 2008, 11:27

Im in the process of converting my petrol van to diesel and `i've got to the firing it up stage now. I've been priming the pump by sucking fuel...

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Last post by hi_tower
15 Apr 2008, 12:44
Which brand of new filters do I have fitted and why?

Last post by Hypnovan « 15 Apr 2008, 07:36
Replies: 12
by Hypnovan » 12 Apr 2008, 22:10

Hi Folks,

I'm taking my '90 1.6Td T3 for a good servicing next Thursday and I'd like your opinions about which Filters you recommend I have fitted....

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Last post by Hypnovan
15 Apr 2008, 07:36
AAZ injection pump timing...

Last post by andysimpson « 14 Apr 2008, 21:42
Replies: 17
by mrhutch » 10 Apr 2008, 19:39
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Donor car with AAZ is running really badly. I have replace cam belt and re-set up timing, and fiddled with the injector pump (swiveling...
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14 Apr 2008, 21:42

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