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home made pressure brake bleeder

Last post by hi_tower « 06 Apr 2008, 18:56
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by hi_tower » 06 Apr 2008, 16:46

I cannibalized my old gunson eezi-bleed today and made a pressure bleeder that doesnt require me to remove the spare wheel. Made it from a pump...

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Last post by hi_tower
06 Apr 2008, 18:56
HELP 1Y FUEL PUMP WIRING

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 06 Apr 2008, 18:17
Replies: 3
by Grumpy Midget » 06 Apr 2008, 14:57

After installing 1.9 1Y engine, I have fuel in the pump, however something is preventing fuel from reaching the injectors. After numerous...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
06 Apr 2008, 18:17
fan belt

Last post by Ivybvus « 06 Apr 2008, 16:29
Replies: 2
by bartlby bus » 06 Apr 2008, 16:03

just a quick one how tight should the fan belt be and how d you adjust it

is it an easy job?

thanks in advance

oops its a 1.9 petrol water cooled

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Last post by Ivybvus
06 Apr 2008, 16:29
Useful advice on pushrod tube seals, etc. (avoid cheap ones)

Last post by Hacksawbob « 06 Apr 2008, 14:12
Replies: 1
by phade » 06 Apr 2008, 10:58

Hi everyone,

Just to let you all know that my GSF pushrod tube seals had failed after only 5,000 miles (just over a year). One of them had badly...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
06 Apr 2008, 14:12
mot failed on brake discs, quick Q

Last post by kit « 06 Apr 2008, 11:06
Replies: 4
by joshb » 05 Apr 2008, 16:19

my van failed the mot today on buggered discs, its an '88 where is the best place to get new discs / bearings? and pads from? oh and i see there are...

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Last post by kit
06 Apr 2008, 11:06
Anyone near Bath up for fixing my brakes?

Last post by HarryMann « 06 Apr 2008, 10:26
Replies: 1
by mud » 05 Apr 2008, 18:43

I have Syncro with some worn brake pipes, I have tried to sort them out myself but am just too clumsy for the job. If there's anyone within a 25 mile...

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Last post by HarryMann
06 Apr 2008, 10:26
Drive Shafts

Last post by windysurfer « 05 Apr 2008, 20:54
Replies: 2
by windysurfer » 05 Apr 2008, 20:36

Are the drive shafts on an automatic exactly the same as those on a manual?

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Last post by windysurfer
05 Apr 2008, 20:54
Engine ID

Last post by andysimpson « 05 Apr 2008, 19:47
Replies: 11
by Blue Thunder » 20 Mar 2008, 12:41

Hi Again,
I bought my 1985 t25 a few months ago from a guy who said it had a reconditioned Audi 1.6t engine installed in 1995 which had 87,000 miles...

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Last post by andysimpson
05 Apr 2008, 19:47
leaking gearbox flange

Last post by HarryMann « 05 Apr 2008, 15:39
Replies: 5
by talkingwhippet » 03 Apr 2008, 12:50

Hi all,
have replaced oil-seal around gearbox output flange - but still leaking!
Any ideas about what to do next? Would new flange help - existing...

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Last post by HarryMann
05 Apr 2008, 15:39
i need my carbs setting up?

Last post by HarryMann « 05 Apr 2008, 15:28
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by bri-on-1 » 05 Apr 2008, 06:12

I have a 2l t25 cu engine with Dual Weber 34 Ict Kit. I took the van for an mot and it failed on the emission test, once he played around with the...

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Last post by HarryMann
05 Apr 2008, 15:28
Clutch Pipe Help Needed

Last post by CycloneMike « 04 Apr 2008, 22:05
Replies: 5
by CycloneMike » 04 Apr 2008, 21:18

Hello
Anybody know where I can get the solid pipe that goes into the clutch slave cylinder
Alternatively do we know the spec of the pipe so I can...

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Last post by CycloneMike
04 Apr 2008, 22:05
Oil leak on 1.6TD by rocker... HELP!

Last post by redstar « 04 Apr 2008, 19:19
Replies: 4
by redstar » 02 Apr 2008, 14:00

I seem to have a leak, coming from somewhere by the inlet manifold on a 1.6td 86... does anyone know if there are any oilways in the manifold or...

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Last post by redstar
04 Apr 2008, 19:19
Recon vege playing up!?

Last post by maxstu « 04 Apr 2008, 18:23
Replies: 34
by maxstu » 22 Mar 2008, 09:22
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Some help if you please...
Last sept I paid for a recon vege DG1900 to replace the knackered 150K one in my van. Not the cheapest replacement but...
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Last post by maxstu
04 Apr 2008, 18:23
New Just Kampers Petrol Tank

Last post by shaz and dan's van « 04 Apr 2008, 15:53
Replies: 6
by shaz and dan's van » 03 Apr 2008, 21:44

We had a strong petrol smell which we put down to the fact that the tank on the van was 26 years old & probably had a hole in the top of it.

So...

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Last post by shaz and dan's van
04 Apr 2008, 15:53
Spark Plugs

Last post by toomanytoys « 04 Apr 2008, 15:02
Replies: 9
by pouch » 31 Mar 2008, 17:01

For a 2.0 CU Aircooled engine.

Is it w8cc or w7cc and what is the difference.
Bosch dont seem to have either of these spark plugs on their site...

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Last post by toomanytoys
04 Apr 2008, 15:02
CV Joint

Last post by toomanytoys « 04 Apr 2008, 14:58
Replies: 4
by BigStu » 04 Apr 2008, 11:05

Hi there, been having a knocking sound from the back o/s only does it when accelerating and using the gears to slow down so can only assume it's a cv...

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Last post by toomanytoys
04 Apr 2008, 14:58
How to setup the timing on a diesel? No cam belt fitted!

Last post by ringo « 04 Apr 2008, 09:57
Replies: 6
by ringo » 04 Apr 2008, 07:07

Hi,

Im picking up an engine tomorrow from the scrappies - unfortunately the engine has been left in a shed for a while (i had the alternator of it a...

6 Replies

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Last post by ringo
04 Apr 2008, 09:57
1.9 auto - stutters and stalls when trying to pull away cold

Last post by toomanytoys « 04 Apr 2008, 09:50
Replies: 6
by marandali » 01 Apr 2008, 09:55

Hello all,

We've got a 1988, 1.9 auto, petrol, right hand drive caravelle/transporter.

From cold our van will stutter or stall every now and then...

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Last post by toomanytoys
04 Apr 2008, 09:50
2L A/C PUSH ROD SEALS

Last post by pugwash « 04 Apr 2008, 09:47
Replies: 3
by pugwash » 03 Apr 2008, 12:46

I am about to change the seals soon on the van any tips wuld be welcome :)

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Last post by pugwash
04 Apr 2008, 09:47
overheating light comes on, but needle only halfway??

Last post by herby « 03 Apr 2008, 22:50
Replies: 12
by herby » 03 Apr 2008, 21:23

Hi all.

OK, so I've been having some problems with the cooling system in my 1.6 TD T25. Briefly:

A hose conecting the top up tank to the exp tank...

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Last post by herby
03 Apr 2008, 22:50
Alternative Alternators.. for 1.6D

Last post by Plasticman « 03 Apr 2008, 22:20
Replies: 11
by Plasticman » 24 Mar 2008, 20:44

Sounds like the title of a trade mag'

What else will fit on a 1.6D
Mike

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Last post by Plasticman
03 Apr 2008, 22:20
HEATER MOTOR REMOVAL

Last post by SplendiferousII « 03 Apr 2008, 13:06
Replies: 12
by GAS MAN » 01 Apr 2008, 19:51

CAN ANYONE HELP HAVE DONE THE DASH OUT THING AND DONE THE WD40 THING TO THE MOTOR AND IT NOW WORKS BUT LABOURS AND WONT RUN ON NUMBER 1 HAVE SEEN NEW...

12 Replies

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Last post by SplendiferousII
03 Apr 2008, 13:06
Oil cleaner ??

Last post by SplendiferousII « 03 Apr 2008, 13:00
Replies: 2
by Holydiver » 31 Mar 2008, 07:32

As it was nice yesterday I did an oil change, but my van is fitted with an oil cleaner, does anyone know where I can get a new filter for it?? not...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
03 Apr 2008, 13:00
J Tubes

Last post by richnewton « 03 Apr 2008, 12:21
Replies: 2
by richnewton » 03 Apr 2008, 11:48

Anyone know where i can get a pair of J tubes for the CU engine?
cheers rich

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Last post by richnewton
03 Apr 2008, 12:21
New van - new problem!

Last post by Blue Thunder « 03 Apr 2008, 10:44
Replies: 8
by mirams » 02 Mar 2008, 18:27

Hello,

I've finally got a replacement for my old van. It is 1991 Autohomes Kamper and has a DJ and a 5 speed gearbox. Laid out like this:

R - 2 -...

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Last post by Blue Thunder
03 Apr 2008, 10:44
Compression Test

Last post by T'Onion « 03 Apr 2008, 06:40
Replies: 7
by Dubstar » 02 Apr 2008, 19:21

I did a compression test on mine this morning and dry, both left hand cylinders are reading 140 PSI, and wet 152 PSI. The right hand bank however...

7 Replies

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Last post by T'Onion
03 Apr 2008, 06:40
Oil out the exhaust

Last post by Plasticman « 02 Apr 2008, 22:58

by Plasticman » 02 Apr 2008, 22:58

Mates got a 1.6TD, had a vege lump fitted a year ago and the turbo blew shortly after , got himself a new/recon one and got another mate to fit it,...

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Last post by Plasticman
02 Apr 2008, 22:58
1981 1.6 petrol Aircooled - cylinder head and therm advice

Last post by mearnsy « 02 Apr 2008, 19:25
Replies: 2
by Matt.D » 02 Apr 2008, 15:29

Hi guys,

I feel a bit cheeky joining and immediately seeking advice! I've tried a few searches on the forum for information on spotting defects on...

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Last post by mearnsy
02 Apr 2008, 19:25
Thermostat question...

Last post by Martipants « 02 Apr 2008, 19:10
Replies: 3
by Martipants » 02 Apr 2008, 04:46

Browsing through the wiki I came across the article about why a thermostat is important. Sounds reasnable. And now I'm concerned because my mechanic...

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Last post by Martipants
02 Apr 2008, 19:10
1.9 DG to 2.1 DJ, what should I do???

Last post by toomanytoys « 02 Apr 2008, 17:07
Replies: 29
by coilspring » 28 Mar 2008, 10:26
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Just got my mitts on a 2.1 DJ engine with a view to replace the original 1.9 DG in my camper.

This undoubtedly has been covered before so apologies...
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Last post by toomanytoys
02 Apr 2008, 17:07
cooling hose/pipe

Last post by jochem « 02 Apr 2008, 17:07

by jochem » 02 Apr 2008, 17:07

hi, looking for a cooling pipe, the one next to the tempsensor on a 1.6td engine. it is nr 34 on the diagram in the link.

many thanks for any help

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Last post by jochem
02 Apr 2008, 17:07
1.9 Watercooled petrol coolant leak

Last post by mal0r « 02 Apr 2008, 13:52
Replies: 38
by mal0r » 18 Feb 2008, 11:08
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All, on the way back from the Dubfreeze, I noticed my temp gauge wouldn't stop flashing. Cold I thought, but no. Stayed on all the way home. At...
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Last post by mal0r
02 Apr 2008, 13:52
Hi exhaust replacement

Last post by cumbriankeith « 01 Apr 2008, 22:34
Replies: 11
by fisher4772 » 31 Mar 2008, 21:07

Hi Guys ,firstly hello first time here....just acquired a 2ltr air cooled devon auto ....need a exhaust back box (the long one with 2 manifold...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
01 Apr 2008, 22:34
Engine starts when cold, but NOT at all when warm

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 01 Apr 2008, 18:57
Replies: 7
by T123 » 31 Mar 2008, 15:02

Hi,
I have a secondary engine (which is out of my van at the moment) which starts at cold, but not at all when its warm.
Any suggestions here to...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
01 Apr 2008, 18:57
Advice on the best way to go with my twin Solex Carbs

Last post by colinMSC « 01 Apr 2008, 15:32
Replies: 2
by Steve P » 01 Apr 2008, 10:53

Hi Guys

Bev has been having a bit of a convo with Ermie about this subject, Ermie has suggested we ask here.

My van has a 2 litre air cooled with...

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Last post by colinMSC
01 Apr 2008, 15:32
Engine?

Last post by ginge « 01 Apr 2008, 14:44
Replies: 2
by SyncroRich » 01 Apr 2008, 10:41

hairdryer?
Very funny.

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Last post by ginge
01 Apr 2008, 14:44
Replacing/repairing fuel pump

Last post by pouch « 01 Apr 2008, 12:54
Replies: 6
by 'hanish-boy » 31 Mar 2008, 16:35

Hi folks,

So we were away at the weekend (in Ardnamurchan if you're interested:-) and when it came time to head for home the van wouldn't start....

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Last post by pouch
01 Apr 2008, 12:54
smelly smoke on cold start

Last post by BigTam « 01 Apr 2008, 09:00
Replies: 2
by jpee » 01 Apr 2008, 02:08

Hi all. This is my first post. I am the new owner of an '86 1915 petrol manual transporter camper. the van is in excellent condition. However on...

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Last post by BigTam
01 Apr 2008, 09:00
ENGINE GEAR BOX ADVICE PLEASE

Last post by tattyhatty « 31 Mar 2008, 20:25

by tattyhatty » 31 Mar 2008, 20:25

Can anybody direct me to the suppliers of a reconditioned 1900 or 2litre engine petrol or TDI and gear box, preferably 5 speed for a 1988 T25 camper?...

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Last post by tattyhatty
31 Mar 2008, 20:25
Coolant leak

Last post by mininut « 31 Mar 2008, 20:16
Replies: 5
by mininut » 29 Mar 2008, 14:37

I've got coolant leaking from the joint between the thermostat housing and the housing lid, (1.9DG).
I'm thinking the thermostat o-ring is goosed....

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Last post by mininut
31 Mar 2008, 20:16
1.9 diesel. can i just bolt on a turbo?

Last post by andysimpson « 31 Mar 2008, 19:42
Replies: 5
by dridgy » 29 Mar 2008, 19:24

ive got a 1.9 AEF diesel engine from a polo that i fitted in my bus.
i was thinking, could i just bolt on a turbo to make it a turbo diesel.
or is it...

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Last post by andysimpson
31 Mar 2008, 19:42
Where to get gasket for coolant pipe?

Last post by Mocki « 31 Mar 2008, 18:09
Replies: 12
by eddbmxdude » 19 Feb 2008, 11:23

Hey guys,
Its been a long time since Ive been on here or done anything with the van. I want to get it on the road now but Iv got a water leak. When I...

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Last post by Mocki
31 Mar 2008, 18:09
Engine revs when in neutral

Last post by tigsbirman « 31 Mar 2008, 17:28
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by tigsbirman » 31 Mar 2008, 12:36

On idle its around 1000 but when driven and put into neutral or park the revs shoot up to over 2000. How and what do I adjust?

Am at teccy weekend...

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Last post by tigsbirman
31 Mar 2008, 17:28
T25 Diesel engine workshop manual??

Last post by T123 « 31 Mar 2008, 14:49
Replies: 3
by T123 » 30 Mar 2008, 17:08

Hi,
Does anyone know of such a manual? Preferly online, as my engine needs work asap.
This is mainly for head gasket change.
Cheers,
Dave

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Last post by T123
31 Mar 2008, 14:49
Automatic help

Last post by paullewis « 31 Mar 2008, 14:11
Replies: 7
by paullewis » 30 Mar 2008, 12:53

Can someone help me please, i need to know how to check the automatic gearbox oil level, and how to top it up please, I can't seem to find it in the...

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Last post by paullewis
31 Mar 2008, 14:11
Lots of white smoke coming out of the exhaust (smelly diesel

Last post by camper « 31 Mar 2008, 13:46
Replies: 2
by ringo » 31 Mar 2008, 12:49

Well, after oil spurting out my dipstick last night, i took the van out for a spin just now.

Under load the engine chucks out loads of white smoke...

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Last post by camper
31 Mar 2008, 13:46
1989 1.9 Watercooled - Fuel pipe connection on engine block

Last post by DaveB « 31 Mar 2008, 13:16
Replies: 9
by DaveB » 29 Mar 2008, 11:32

The connection to the from the fuel pipe to the engine block has come loose on my van. It seems like some sort of grommet has corroded.

Is this...

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Last post by DaveB
31 Mar 2008, 13:16
So why is oil spurting out my dipstick ?

Last post by Gal « 31 Mar 2008, 09:22
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by ringo » 31 Mar 2008, 08:55

Well, driving home from London last night and sprayed about 4 litres of oil on the M1.

I stopped at the services and topped her up, and it appeared...

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Last post by Gal
31 Mar 2008, 09:22
power steering

Last post by dink « 31 Mar 2008, 05:54
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by mike25/90 » 27 Mar 2008, 14:27

doing a bit of research into power assisted steering for the wedge and i reckon a steering rack from another vehicle which has power steering should...

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Last post by dink
31 Mar 2008, 05:54
Three pin VW bellhousing timing wire 2.1

Last post by Mocki « 30 Mar 2008, 22:53
Replies: 5
by Hacksawbob » 17 Mar 2008, 20:36

I have heard this was used by VW for accurate finding of TDC can any one tell me how it works?

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30 Mar 2008, 22:53

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