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Expansion tank misery

Last post by Chunkmama « 17 Jan 2008, 07:38
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by Chunkmama » 16 Jan 2008, 08:54

Yes another post about coolant I have read the old topics but am curious as to whether this is the norm for my van

I am using far too much coolant...

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Last post by Chunkmama
17 Jan 2008, 07:38
What sort of oil in a 1y engine?

Last post by fergus77 « 16 Jan 2008, 20:48
Replies: 3
by fergus77 » 16 Jan 2008, 07:43

Hey all, what sort of oil goes into a 1y engine, is it the vw long life stuff or can it run on any run of the mill diesel oil?

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Last post by fergus77
16 Jan 2008, 20:48
Auto box & Alloys.

Last post by KarlT « 15 Jan 2008, 20:01
Replies: 5
by KarlT » 14 Jan 2008, 10:50

Hi All.

Gone & bought another T25. 1990, 2WD, Caravelle.

Auto-gearbox needs sorting. All seems to work ok. 1, 2, D, N, R, & P are all OK, except...

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Last post by KarlT
15 Jan 2008, 20:01
Gearbox-ouch!!

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 15 Jan 2008, 17:31
Replies: 4
by glennyboy2 » 15 Jan 2008, 10:25

Looks like the box is finally going kaput!
The girlfriend uses the pride and joy for work everyday and I'm blaming her diver's boots for it going....

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
15 Jan 2008, 17:31
Engine stalling / poping.

Last post by mankymusic « 15 Jan 2008, 13:47
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by mankymusic » 11 Jan 2008, 09:43

I've got a watercooled 1.9dg with autobox and pierberg

I'm having a few problems, the engine cuts out / pops when its cold.
Its fine when its been...

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Last post by mankymusic
15 Jan 2008, 13:47
black smoke;

Last post by Rozzo « 14 Jan 2008, 22:55
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by airdale1000 » 14 Jan 2008, 22:21

went to look at 1990 autosleeper pop top the other day. has 1600td and is five speed. a bit of black smoke on start up, which dissappeared, was going...

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Last post by Rozzo
14 Jan 2008, 22:55
cutting out at idle

Last post by asahartz « 14 Jan 2008, 18:26
Replies: 8
by tony-de-whitt » 13 Jan 2008, 11:47

Hello all.

Type 25 1983 fuel injected. Running well 98% of the time. Fine when up 2 speed but occasionally when idling he will cut out but always...

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Last post by asahartz
14 Jan 2008, 18:26
N/A Diesel Non start

Last post by camper « 14 Jan 2008, 16:36
Replies: 31
by mbellinger » 30 Dec 2007, 09:28
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Greetings folks. I have only just found this fantastic resource following a recommendation from a fellow member of the Triumph Dolomite Club, and I...
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Last post by camper
14 Jan 2008, 16:36
Removing a broken bolt from exhaust manifold mounting

Last post by VWCamperfan « 14 Jan 2008, 05:43
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by campervankatie » 12 Jan 2008, 19:52

When trying to take off the exhaust off from the manifold one bolt snapped off half way. Now the the exhaust has been removed there is enough of the...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
14 Jan 2008, 05:43
SOME TIMES IT CLICKS

Last post by ermie571 « 13 Jan 2008, 22:55
Replies: 4
by Scooby » 13 Jan 2008, 21:03

I seem to have developed an intermitent problem, when I try to start the bus it just clicks. this might happen 1,2 or 3 times and then it starts...

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Last post by ermie571
13 Jan 2008, 22:55
diesel mpg:

Last post by BigTam « 13 Jan 2008, 16:20
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by airdale1000 » 12 Jan 2008, 18:07

8) i am looking at a 1990 diesil van. 1600 engine , pop top. what sort of mpg should i expect.

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Last post by BigTam
13 Jan 2008, 16:20
Diesel Injectors

Last post by BigTam « 13 Jan 2008, 16:02
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by BigTam » 13 Jan 2008, 11:46

I am going to change the injectors and glow plugs in my van, only problem is I do not have a long enough socket to remove and refit the injectors....

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Last post by BigTam
13 Jan 2008, 16:02
fuel tank

Last post by toomanytoys « 13 Jan 2008, 10:36
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by umgum » 13 Jan 2008, 09:29

should i get a new fuel tank the one i have took off has a bit of rust/rot on it not through to the inside
or can it just be cleaned up and treated

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Last post by toomanytoys
13 Jan 2008, 10:36
Vacuum pipes

Last post by cumbriankeith « 12 Jan 2008, 19:14
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by speleobod » 12 Jan 2008, 18:15

On the subject of vacuum pipes can anyone remember who postewd the pics of the pipes in the right place for petrol use and Steve Shaws configuration...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
12 Jan 2008, 19:14
van leaning to right

Last post by wasserleaker « 12 Jan 2008, 17:24
Replies: 13
by wibble » 11 Jan 2008, 08:55

A quick query here. I've not be able to see other T25's up & close since I've bought Pootle but have noticed that mine leans over to the right...

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Last post by wasserleaker
12 Jan 2008, 17:24
HELICOIL SET

Last post by Rozzo « 12 Jan 2008, 11:37
Replies: 9
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 11 Jan 2008, 22:36

anyone know where i can get one at a sensible price??

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Last post by Rozzo
12 Jan 2008, 11:37
P a s pipes

Last post by Paddywac « 11 Jan 2008, 20:00
Replies: 2
by Paddywac » 11 Jan 2008, 19:39

All right then, I've been meening to post this topic for some time but got way laid doing other things to van.
After sending van into garage to get...

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Last post by Paddywac
11 Jan 2008, 20:00
Help/advice needed for new engine

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 11 Jan 2008, 13:51
Replies: 10
by andyntyler » 09 Jan 2008, 13:07

Not a good start to the new year for me as the engine on my van now sounds like someone has put a bag of spanners in it!! I took it to my local...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
11 Jan 2008, 13:51
Carb pierburg

Last post by coilspring « 11 Jan 2008, 10:46
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by mal » 10 Jan 2008, 14:09

I have a 1.9 with pierburg carb would replacing with weber converstion cure the problem with over choking and bad petrol smell in cold weather or...

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Last post by coilspring
11 Jan 2008, 10:46
Which vacuum outlet do i use?

Last post by shepster « 11 Jan 2008, 07:49
Replies: 6
by shepster » 08 Jan 2008, 17:05

I am going to use the 2.1 dizzy when i replace my 1.9 motor, i will be retaining the carb/lpg as well but the 2.1 dizzy has Two outlets on the...

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Last post by shepster
11 Jan 2008, 07:49
AAZ or TDI???? identification help please

Last post by syncroandy « 10 Jan 2008, 19:02
Replies: 3
by transportersrule » 09 Jan 2008, 22:19

HI
I have a j reg golf. badged CL TDI
the engine code on the log book starts AAZ?? which makes it a TD im told??
how can i tell which it is ??...

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Last post by syncroandy
10 Jan 2008, 19:02
electric fuel pump problems

Last post by ding-dang-dhu « 09 Jan 2008, 22:42
Replies: 24
by edmundator » 06 Jan 2008, 12:04
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I've got an electric fuel pump and regulator on my 2.0 a/c van that I bought as a kit from JK.

I've noticed that unless I have the fuel tank full,...
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Last post by ding-dang-dhu
09 Jan 2008, 22:42
TD engine, won't start

Last post by Therunner « 09 Jan 2008, 18:07
Replies: 18
by Therunner » 07 Jan 2008, 09:46
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Hiy'all, :D
i'm not therunner, i'm his mrs, he can't get on the forum at work anymore so i'm posting on his behalf,.

Can anyone help us out with...
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Last post by Therunner
09 Jan 2008, 18:07
Will this alternator fit my 2L Aircooled westy

Last post by irishkeet « 09 Jan 2008, 08:34
Replies: 12
by irishkeet » 06 Jan 2008, 15:30

alternator here

i know ill need to swap the pully just not sure if its anygood for Aircooled, otherwise any other options for upgrading my 45 amp...

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Last post by irishkeet
09 Jan 2008, 08:34
vibration in second gear?

Last post by amazingdave « 08 Jan 2008, 21:29
Replies: 5
by amazingdave » 06 Jan 2008, 19:00

Hiya,

My 1.9 dg syncro has got a strange vibration that only occurs in second gear in overrun (engine braking) at fairly high revs.

Any ideas?

It...

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Last post by amazingdave
08 Jan 2008, 21:29
clutch slave cylinder hose?

Last post by shepster « 08 Jan 2008, 17:27
Replies: 4
by hanloncole » 07 Jan 2008, 22:33

where can i get a new hose that goes to the clutch slave cylinder? is it main dealer only? There appears to be two types earlier steel pipe with two...

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Last post by shepster
08 Jan 2008, 17:27
Different types of CS Diesel engines

Last post by Krisis « 08 Jan 2008, 09:21
Replies: 3
by Krisis » 07 Jan 2008, 20:09

Hello All
I phoned Heritage today about some parts but when it came to the head bolts I have 2 different sizes?!?!?!?! :?
Apparently the first 300...

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Last post by Krisis
08 Jan 2008, 09:21
speedo cable

Last post by ermie571 « 07 Jan 2008, 14:28
Replies: 25
by COURGETTE » 18 Dec 2007, 12:49
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I have a new noise commin from under me dash, sounds like a tuc tuc tuc tuc. and speeds up the faster i go. really sopunds like its commin from the...
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Last post by ermie571
07 Jan 2008, 14:28
Fuel leak

Last post by tony-de-whitt « 07 Jan 2008, 10:44
Replies: 4
by tony-de-whitt » 06 Jan 2008, 13:35

Hello all

Ive just filled up my tank on my 1983 type 25. When i returned after paying there was a large puddle of fuel on the floor under the van....

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Last post by tony-de-whitt
07 Jan 2008, 10:44
Loss of power problems

Last post by ding-dang-dhu « 07 Jan 2008, 07:27
Replies: 12
by ding-dang-dhu » 04 Jan 2008, 08:51

Driving to work this morning I had a couple of nasty near misses. The engine died on my while in 3rd. With a lorry right up my behind :shock:

I...

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Last post by ding-dang-dhu
07 Jan 2008, 07:27
Head Gasket service

Last post by thenaylortribe « 06 Jan 2008, 22:51
Replies: 4
by thenaylortribe » 05 Jan 2008, 17:11

Ok, it's getting near the time for me to do the head gasket on my AAZ..external water leak getting progressively worse form head gasket joint (1...

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Last post by thenaylortribe
06 Jan 2008, 22:51
handbrake won't release

Last post by Plasticman « 06 Jan 2008, 22:39
Replies: 9
by komet » 05 Jan 2008, 23:16

My camper has sat on the drive and not been moved since october......
However usually i leave the handbrake off and put a brick under the wheel.........

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Last post by Plasticman
06 Jan 2008, 22:39
advice on engine

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 06 Jan 2008, 22:13
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by shropshirevanman » 05 Jan 2008, 19:32

hi all and happy new year....

just looking for a bit of advice, my JX engine is shot!! timing out and cam belt jumped throwing a valve through the...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
06 Jan 2008, 22:13
Cruise Control

Last post by VWCamperfan « 06 Jan 2008, 20:16
Replies: 1
by Iamsyncrodude » 06 Jan 2008, 14:25

Hi

It appears that my beast has a cruise control fitted, got to say never tried it . While doing some repairs to the speedo , I noticed a box with...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
06 Jan 2008, 20:16
starting problems, how do i use my voltmeter?

Last post by kathyshack « 06 Jan 2008, 14:49
Replies: 19
by kathyshack » 02 Jan 2008, 20:42
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having problems starting the van. starter making strange noise each time i try to start. like its turning slow but then fast. Luckily it has...
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Last post by kathyshack
06 Jan 2008, 14:49
Clutch slipping

Last post by veedunk « 06 Jan 2008, 14:40
Replies: 7
by veedunk » 26 Dec 2007, 19:17

Hi there,

The clutch on my my 2.0 Aircooled Westy has started to slip (I got stuck on a gravel drive on Xmas Eve).

It drives OK on the road but...

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Last post by veedunk
06 Jan 2008, 14:40
Gearbox repairs - Shiplake Motors, Henley

Last post by lloyd « 06 Jan 2008, 11:36
Replies: 14
by Rooster » 02 Jan 2008, 16:02

Hi folks and a happy and prosperious new year to you all.

On the subject of gearbox repaires. I took my one to Dave Aldridge Shiplake Motors 0118...

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Last post by lloyd
06 Jan 2008, 11:36
Thermostat housing

Last post by Ian Hulley « 06 Jan 2008, 11:00
Replies: 12
by Nicola&Tony » 05 Jan 2008, 20:43

Hi, does anyone know if the thermostat housing for an early DG engine is still available from VW and how much it's likely to cost? Part no. is 025...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
06 Jan 2008, 11:00
engine code

Last post by andysimpson « 05 Jan 2008, 20:48
Replies: 1
by hogseye » 05 Jan 2008, 19:53

Hi..Can anyone tell me what the engine code should be on a 1.9td T25 Cheers :?

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Last post by andysimpson
05 Jan 2008, 20:48
engine fault

Last post by kukisan « 05 Jan 2008, 18:53
Replies: 3
by kukisan » 04 Jan 2008, 14:20

hi can anybody help regarding 1.9 watercooled engine that keeps cutting out. have given engine a service and noticed spark plugs black and sooty...

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Last post by kukisan
05 Jan 2008, 18:53
1.6 Diesel Glowplugs - T25

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 05 Jan 2008, 14:54
Replies: 21
by redline944 » 27 Dec 2007, 09:48
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I'm looking at my engine that needs new glowplugs... 2 of them are obstructed by the fuel pump.

Is it possible to get them out without removing the...
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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
05 Jan 2008, 14:54
CHOKE ?

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 05 Jan 2008, 14:23
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by Krisis » 04 Jan 2008, 14:37

Hello All,
CS1600 diesel, 4 speed box. (slowest, slower, slow, not fast and reverse)
As you may or may not know Nancy's engine is poorly ie valves...

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Last post by Bilbo Blue
05 Jan 2008, 14:23
Gearboxes

Last post by youthy giblets!!! « 04 Jan 2008, 23:19
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by youthy giblets!!! » 02 Jan 2008, 22:23

I have been having a sort out of all the gearboxes lying around today they are as follows

5 speed codes
3H 1707 9
ABN 069
3H1002 8
ABN 2009 6 9...

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Last post by youthy giblets!!!
04 Jan 2008, 23:19
1600 turbo diesel v belt replacement

Last post by Louey « 04 Jan 2008, 16:42
Replies: 5
by JC » 04 Jan 2008, 13:14

I have a 1600 turbo deisel and need to replace the v belts. I have the service manual which explains the proceedure but do I need a special tool like...

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Last post by Louey
04 Jan 2008, 16:42
air box

Last post by Aidan « 04 Jan 2008, 10:11
Replies: 3
by hercules » 03 Jan 2008, 22:15

here one for you guys iv been having toruble start me van so been doing a lot of look at what ever one say but every think seem to be ok ie battery...

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Last post by Aidan
04 Jan 2008, 10:11
It Never Rains but it pours.... oil!!

Last post by shepster « 04 Jan 2008, 07:38
Replies: 5
by sandringham » 03 Jan 2008, 16:11

I can see 2008 is going to be an expensive year as not only do I need a new exhaust but I have just discovered oil all over my engine. .... T25 1900...

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Last post by shepster
04 Jan 2008, 07:38
fan belt

Last post by hagzo « 03 Jan 2008, 19:05

by hagzo » 03 Jan 2008, 19:05

The fan/alternator belt came off my 1.6td the other week and when i tried replacing it i couldn't get it on because the 2nd belt for the water pump...

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Last post by hagzo
03 Jan 2008, 19:05
Stainless Steel Exhaust For LPG T25

Last post by Ray « 03 Jan 2008, 13:53
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by sandringham » 02 Jan 2008, 17:38

I have just called JP exhausts (so many of you here seem to have them and be happy with the qaulity) to make enquiries about getting one for my 1.9...

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Last post by Ray
03 Jan 2008, 13:53
sheared exhaust stud . . .*#$@

Last post by Ian Hulley « 03 Jan 2008, 11:19
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by garyodevon » 31 Dec 2007, 12:13

Happy New Year to y'all . . . .
Exhaust on me early 1.9 dg is blowing excessively . . .
Tho, on further inspection, have found its blowing on head to...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
03 Jan 2008, 11:19
coolant system

Last post by sandcrawler « 02 Jan 2008, 22:36
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by LUBO » 02 Jan 2008, 21:23

Alright. could someone please post pics of a late dg coolant system. i am considering buying a late dg and swaping the coolant system from my early...

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Last post by sandcrawler
02 Jan 2008, 22:36

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