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fuel pipes

Last post by trundletruc « 27 Jan 2008, 22:53
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by simony » 24 Jan 2008, 21:05

anybody replaced all there fuel pipes ? any idea how much it would cost at a garage ?

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Last post by trundletruc
27 Jan 2008, 22:53
Flatspot on pierburg

Last post by stuckin88 « 27 Jan 2008, 13:18
Replies: 8
by autocamp » 26 Jan 2008, 15:24

I have a huge flatspot on my pierburg on 1.9 engine, just as you touch the throttle, sometimes it'll even stop the engine, any ideas?

Also can...

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Last post by stuckin88
27 Jan 2008, 13:18
Gearbox codes

Last post by dickspanner « 27 Jan 2008, 09:40
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by dickspanner » 26 Jan 2008, 22:40

I have read a thread about gearbox codes etc. DOes anybody know where I can find it as I have finally found my code.

It is a recon DU gearbox....

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Last post by dickspanner
27 Jan 2008, 09:40
Advice re: sump plug leak

Last post by Steve P « 26 Jan 2008, 21:27
Replies: 12
by Steve P » 23 Jan 2008, 10:11

Hi Guys, sorry to trouble you with something quite trivial.

I did an oil change shortly after buying the van and have now replaced the sump plug and...

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Last post by Steve P
26 Jan 2008, 21:27
noisy heater

Last post by BigTam « 26 Jan 2008, 19:41
Replies: 4
by botia44 » 24 Jan 2008, 21:40

Heater fan's getting noisy ,anyone know if its possible to access the motor to be able to get a bit of oil on the bearings as it sounds like there...

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Last post by BigTam
26 Jan 2008, 19:41
Starter motor test?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 26 Jan 2008, 19:10
Replies: 5
by fergus77 » 24 Jan 2008, 20:54

Ok, rebuild ground to halt as there seems to be bother with the starter motor.

Now, took the motor out of the van and got my jump leads out....

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Last post by Hacksawbob
26 Jan 2008, 19:10
Catalyser question... Bricky? Andy Simpson? anyone?

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Jan 2008, 17:36
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by toomanytoys » 24 Jan 2008, 15:04

Now.. as I have been out of the system for a while (8 years), I need to check this..

My syncro doka is one of the last and was registered in 1992...

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Jan 2008, 17:36
Compressor, engine driven, anybody know of one

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Jan 2008, 17:31
Replies: 4
by dickspanner » 24 Jan 2008, 23:28

Heres an unusual one.

I am looking at puting a Airline in my crewcab with a small tank. I am thinking of a engine driven compressor motor, anybody...

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Jan 2008, 17:31
MOT - exhaust tail pipe?

Last post by airhead « 26 Jan 2008, 10:36
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by mankymusic » 24 Jan 2008, 23:08

just a quick one, my exhaust tail pipe dropped sometime in the past 12 months, do I need to replace it for the mot?

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Last post by airhead
26 Jan 2008, 10:36
Two vans, two starter issues

Last post by STEW '89GL « 26 Jan 2008, 03:17
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by KarlT » 25 Jan 2008, 09:45

Hi.

I've got two starting issues with my two vans. Niether will not start so have been working round it but eventually need to get them sorted....

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Last post by STEW '89GL
26 Jan 2008, 03:17
auto gearbox:

Last post by STEW '89GL « 26 Jan 2008, 03:12
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by airdale1000 » 25 Jan 2008, 20:06

hi
are autos any good, any disadvantages, and what to look for. :wink:

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Last post by STEW '89GL
26 Jan 2008, 03:12
Brake pipe ???

Last post by paulw « 25 Jan 2008, 16:33
Replies: 3
by paulw » 21 Jan 2008, 11:48

T25-1986-DG 1915 watercooled. Im getting a couple of corroded brake pipes replaced soon and noticed on the rear 4 way junction (front to back, left &...

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Last post by paulw
25 Jan 2008, 16:33
Vaccum on dizzy

Last post by shepster « 25 Jan 2008, 14:05
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by mark206000 » 25 Jan 2008, 13:44

The old bus is running rougher than usual. Tryin to find out what it is at the mo.

Tried the sucky thing on the vaccum towards the dizzy and i can...

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Last post by shepster
25 Jan 2008, 14:05
Poor running on petrol

Last post by mark206000 « 25 Jan 2008, 13:41
Replies: 4
by mark206000 » 19 Jan 2008, 14:05

Hi,

The van runs on both gas and petrol, well sort of !

When on petrol, it'll go in 1st gear but when you change to 2nd it just looses power and...

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Last post by mark206000
25 Jan 2008, 13:41
Engine probably knackered, now what?

Last post by Louey « 25 Jan 2008, 08:58
Replies: 8
by Balaclava » 21 Jan 2008, 23:25

I posted a while ago how my timer belt slipped on the way back from a trip to Scotland and the AA brought the old van back to London. The engine was...

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Last post by Louey
25 Jan 2008, 08:58
Coolant problem !!!!

Last post by shepster « 25 Jan 2008, 08:42
Replies: 5
by Kevin_R » 23 Jan 2008, 15:19

Hi there...could i please just ask your advice.....have you ever experienced this problem...and if so...what did you do to rectify it....i drove 68...

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Last post by shepster
25 Jan 2008, 08:42
Fuel filler neck leaking

Last post by jason k « 25 Jan 2008, 08:32
Replies: 3
by Other-Power » 24 Jan 2008, 22:38

Hi all,

I recently took the filler neck out to do some welding around the pillar.

I fitted the filler neck back in and went on my merry way, i...

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Last post by jason k
25 Jan 2008, 08:32
Heater motor cab

Last post by sherlock « 25 Jan 2008, 08:28
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by gti mad man » 23 Jan 2008, 10:49

strangeley looking for A HEATer fan for a 1.1 1979 golf looked on euro car parts and showing as same used on t25 anyone know if this is correct and...

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Last post by sherlock
25 Jan 2008, 08:28
Water to Aircooled

Last post by Dubstar « 25 Jan 2008, 00:05
Replies: 12
by shaka1976 » 23 Jan 2008, 00:05

Just bought a van that has been converted from water cooled to a 2 litre Aircooled motor. Is their any problems I should watch out for with the...

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Last post by Dubstar
25 Jan 2008, 00:05
Strange Overheating???

Last post by Jamie25 « 24 Jan 2008, 21:45
Replies: 16
by Jamie25 » 15 Dec 2007, 20:33
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Sorry this post is so long, but can anyone help? My '85 1.9dg (running on gas) has been behaving in a strange way lately.

Last winter it ran fine...
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Last post by Jamie25
24 Jan 2008, 21:45
van wont fire up ?

Last post by edoh « 24 Jan 2008, 15:58
Replies: 10
by markd » 23 Jan 2008, 16:19

could be many answers i know but here goes ?

batteries are ok
van wont start, but if i put screwdriver across terminals on starter solinoid it...

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Last post by edoh
24 Jan 2008, 15:58
Can't stand this noise

Last post by toomanytoys « 24 Jan 2008, 12:59
Replies: 8
by Neddy » 21 Jan 2008, 21:18

Hi,
Anyone had this, It's driving me nuts. I have a flapping noise from inside the dash on my T25. It sounds like a large piece of tape flapping in...

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Last post by toomanytoys
24 Jan 2008, 12:59
Hard work getting out of 2nd and 4th gears!

Last post by ding-dang-dhu « 24 Jan 2008, 07:50
Replies: 14
by ringo » 18 Jan 2008, 12:58

Hi,

Last night, after driving up the A1 for a couple of hours, i noticed that it was very hard to take the van out of 2nd and 4th gear. 1st and 3rd...

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Last post by ding-dang-dhu
24 Jan 2008, 07:50
Anti Roll Bar Bushes

Last post by Therunner « 24 Jan 2008, 06:13
Replies: 13
by mearnsy » 17 Jun 2007, 07:28

MOT coming up soon and ive noticed these are split, are they easy to replace?

When replaced will this improve the handling? :?

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Last post by Therunner
24 Jan 2008, 06:13
A salutary tale for the Aircooled amongst us

Last post by cumbriankeith « 23 Jan 2008, 22:14
Replies: 22
by cumbriankeith » 17 Jan 2008, 20:05
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I've been clearing out my garage/workshop and am about to chuck some stuff away, including a couple of cylinder heads. I thought people might be...
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Last post by cumbriankeith
23 Jan 2008, 22:14
One belt instead two on crankshaft, w. pump and alternator

Last post by Macflai « 23 Jan 2008, 02:05
Replies: 15
by Macflai » 19 Jan 2008, 03:50
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2
Hi all,

I was today in a scrapyard looking for some parts and I saw a modification on a 1.6 Td JX engine, I saw just one belt on crankshaft, water...
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Last post by Macflai
23 Jan 2008, 02:05
Anybody know about uprated mounts on market

Last post by wasserleaker « 22 Jan 2008, 18:32
Replies: 8
by dickspanner » 15 Jan 2008, 22:10

No its no a reference to my other half its to do wih the gearbox mount.

Does anybody know of an uprated gearbox mount on the market as the VW one...

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Last post by wasserleaker
22 Jan 2008, 18:32
AAZ head bolts

Last post by thenaylortribe « 22 Jan 2008, 17:36
Replies: 6
by thenaylortribe » 21 Jan 2008, 20:00

Ladies and gents.
I have just refitted my AAZ cylinder head with two hole head gasket.
I flattened the head on a glass plate with 1500 grit paper and...

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Last post by thenaylortribe
22 Jan 2008, 17:36
Removing Driveshafts

Last post by CovKid « 22 Jan 2008, 14:31
Replies: 2
by CovKid » 22 Jan 2008, 09:12

I'm replacing a rear driveshaft today (not syncro) as the bolts sheared on the outer joint. The flange it bolts to therefore needs to come out too so...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Jan 2008, 14:31
Automatic engine to Manual gearbox

Last post by dickspanner « 22 Jan 2008, 13:32
Replies: 4
by dickspanner » 22 Jan 2008, 11:19

I know the title sounds stupid but here is my question.

I am going to purchase a stock 2 litre petrol water cooled tomorrow night which had a...

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Last post by dickspanner
22 Jan 2008, 13:32
Rubber Hoses & Parts For T25 Best Place To Buy ?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 22 Jan 2008, 12:35
Replies: 4
by sandringham » 22 Jan 2008, 10:43

I am having difficulty finding a replacement breather hose (think that's what it is) for my petrol 1.9 F reg T25 I also need other stuff like air...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
22 Jan 2008, 12:35
Air cooled Service?

Last post by shepster « 22 Jan 2008, 12:20
Replies: 4
by dirtygertie » 20 Jan 2008, 18:20

Does anyone know of a garage (or person) near to Wolverhampton who will do a full service on my '82 Aircooled van? :?

I have been told about a...

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Last post by shepster
22 Jan 2008, 12:20
my distributors 180 degrees out...

Last post by Taipan « 21 Jan 2008, 20:30
Replies: 9
by ermie571 » 04 Jan 2008, 21:21

and the new HT leads don't fit.... :cry:

so....consulted haynes. Read about compression on cylinder 1 etc etc, but thought that we would consult...

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Last post by Taipan
21 Jan 2008, 20:30
Fast tickover causes, have I missed anything?

Last post by Taipan « 21 Jan 2008, 11:48
Replies: 7
by Taipan » 19 Jan 2008, 16:14

Hi All

My air cool T25 has very high/fast idle. I've replaced the elbows on the servo side of things as they were perished. I've adjusted the chokes...

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Last post by Taipan
21 Jan 2008, 11:48
Head gasket DJ. Where from?

Last post by manxman « 20 Jan 2008, 21:30
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by SyncroRich » 20 Jan 2008, 16:58

Hi guys, just a quick question about where to get parts for my van.
I'm after a head gasket set, I've seen them on jk's website but do they come with...

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Last post by manxman
20 Jan 2008, 21:30
Carb/Oil/Air Filter Query

Last post by Popeye- Doyle « 20 Jan 2008, 20:35
Replies: 2
by Popeye- Doyle » 20 Jan 2008, 11:53

85 1.9DG petrol Westy Joker. (LPG conversion)

I have just replaced my air filter for the first time (had the van 3 years) and there is oil seeping...

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Last post by Popeye- Doyle
20 Jan 2008, 20:35
Stupid leaky metal water pipes!!!

Last post by fergus77 « 20 Jan 2008, 20:33
Replies: 7
by fergus77 » 20 Jan 2008, 18:10

The story so far with the 1.9 1Y top end rebuild,

installed the recon head and all the bits and bobs, and went to the front to open the bleed valve...

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Last post by fergus77
20 Jan 2008, 20:33
Exhaust brackets & Rubber mounts on diesel campervan

Last post by campervankatie « 20 Jan 2008, 15:12
Replies: 2
by campervankatie » 20 Jan 2008, 11:50

On replacing my exhaust down pipe on my 1.7 diesel camper, i have found that the down pipe doesnt not meet up with the silencer. I think the silencer...

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Last post by campervankatie
20 Jan 2008, 15:12
Basis cylinder head value timing

Last post by fergus77 « 19 Jan 2008, 20:50
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by fergus77 » 19 Jan 2008, 15:53

Hey chaps, right, installing my recon head and just to check, the way your get the basic timing is to turn the cam till the lobes on no one cylinder...

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Last post by fergus77
19 Jan 2008, 20:50
steering geometry

Last post by perro « 19 Jan 2008, 15:51
Replies: 2
by perro » 19 Jan 2008, 15:25

I have lowered the van 50mm and have taken it to get its 4 wheel alignment . The guys who did it said that they had set the adjusters to the maximunm...

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Last post by perro
19 Jan 2008, 15:51
Snapped AAZ head bolt...Loctited in!

Last post by thenaylortribe « 19 Jan 2008, 14:20
Replies: 2
by thenaylortribe » 19 Jan 2008, 00:02

Ok so the big day arrived today. Time to take off the head and change the gasket.
Thought I'd replace valve stem oil seals as well and lap in all...

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Last post by thenaylortribe
19 Jan 2008, 14:20
tick noise

Last post by DiscoDave « 19 Jan 2008, 09:08
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by kathyshack » 15 Jan 2008, 15:01

van seems to have developed an intermittent kind of tick noise when the wheels go round. only hear this when its going slowly. Don't notice it all...

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Last post by DiscoDave
19 Jan 2008, 09:08
AAZ head gasket..again

Last post by thenaylortribe « 18 Jan 2008, 23:53
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by thenaylortribe » 11 Jan 2008, 15:22

How can I tell without taking the head off if I need a two or three hole headgasket?

Should I just buy both and take the unused one back?

Also...

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Last post by thenaylortribe
18 Jan 2008, 23:53
handbrake cable

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 18 Jan 2008, 21:43
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by camper2 » 17 Jan 2008, 23:16

hi all does anybody know if you have to drop the petrol tank to replace the front handbrake cable would be a lot of hassel just to renew a...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
18 Jan 2008, 21:43
Cylinder head torque settings on 1y engine?

Last post by fergus77 « 18 Jan 2008, 20:29
Replies: 11
by fergus77 » 16 Jan 2008, 07:45

Hi all, does anybody have the cylinder head torque settings for a 1.9 1y engine?

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Last post by fergus77
18 Jan 2008, 20:29
vacuume hose leak

Last post by Taipan « 18 Jan 2008, 16:35
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by the14wheeler » 18 Jan 2008, 15:49

can any one tell me how to find a leak in my vacuum hose that runs from the manifold to the servo, i have been told that there is a leak and that...

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Last post by Taipan
18 Jan 2008, 16:35
Cooling Fan

Last post by ermie571 « 18 Jan 2008, 12:40
Replies: 6
by Aezmac » 15 Jan 2008, 15:32

Hi, does any one know of a simple way to check a cooling fan, that isn't fitted to a van, is working? Thinking of connecting to a battery somehow,...

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Last post by ermie571
18 Jan 2008, 12:40
will this engine fit

Last post by joeomahoney « 18 Jan 2008, 11:58
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by hopey » 17 Dec 2007, 04:21

I have a 1983 16 d caravelle left hand drive with a 4 speed box, will the engine from a seat cordoba 1995 fit into my t25, its a 1.9d non turbo with...

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Last post by joeomahoney
18 Jan 2008, 11:58
Bleeding clutch

Last post by ding-dang-dhu « 17 Jan 2008, 23:08
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by ding-dang-dhu » 17 Jan 2008, 12:28

Having looked on the wiki, printed relevant info, my old man and me are going to tackle this job at the weekend, if it stops snowing/raining.

I was...

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Last post by ding-dang-dhu
17 Jan 2008, 23:08
Checking gearbox oil level

Last post by edoh « 17 Jan 2008, 09:46
Replies: 11
by Nicola&Tony » 16 Jan 2008, 22:40

Hi, I'm wanting to check the level of the oil in the gearbox so I need some sort of hex key to remove the plug. Does anyone know what size key I'll...

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17 Jan 2008, 09:46

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