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Heater hoses

Last post by Rozzo « 02 Jan 2008, 21:28
Replies: 8
by dugcati » 29 Dec 2007, 23:37

Hi all,

I am after the large diameter flexible hoses that connect to the heat exchangers under the van - does anyone know where I can get these from...

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Last post by Rozzo
02 Jan 2008, 21:28
Carb Tweak??

Last post by Rozzo « 02 Jan 2008, 20:15
Replies: 3
by chriscburgess » 02 Jan 2008, 13:20

I have a feeling that my carb is running a bit rich. In the old days of my Morris 1100 I used to just turn a screw a quarter of a turn to make it...

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Last post by Rozzo
02 Jan 2008, 20:15
oil filter size

Last post by tim « 01 Jan 2008, 23:15
Replies: 4
by tim » 01 Jan 2008, 15:16

Want to get a oil sandwich plate for an oil cooler on my 2 ltr Aircooled... what is the fitting size? Is it 3/4 or M20?
Cheers
Tim

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Last post by tim
01 Jan 2008, 23:15
starter motor prob 1.6d

Last post by Louey « 01 Jan 2008, 20:43
Replies: 2
by transportersrule » 01 Jan 2008, 17:31

hi all
i have a 1.6d '85. starter sounded a bit sluggish last couple of starts put it down to the battery being a bit low. ive had it up on the ramps...

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Last post by Louey
01 Jan 2008, 20:43
2.1 AND 1.9 COOLING SYSTEM

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Jan 2008, 19:55
Replies: 7
by LUBO » 29 Dec 2007, 17:18

Bloody hell :x the job of fitting a 2.1 into my van just gets worse. today i realised, to my complete :oops: , my dg is an early one and the 2.1 is...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Jan 2008, 19:55
Auto Box Knowledge

Last post by VWCamperfan « 01 Jan 2008, 18:55
Replies: 1
by Dubstar » 01 Jan 2008, 17:56

I'm trying to put a water cooled auto box onto my Aircooled Westy, and everything is the same except for the oil cooler on the back of water cooled...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
01 Jan 2008, 18:55
taping nose

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 01 Jan 2008, 15:09
Replies: 13
by hercules » 25 Dec 2007, 19:18

Hi today start me van and now im get a taping nose form me engine it did need oil wich iv put in but still taping and water ok no oil leeks, me...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
01 Jan 2008, 15:09
Cracked head 1.6 a/c

Last post by A KIRK « 31 Dec 2007, 21:24
Replies: 6
by A KIRK » 29 Dec 2007, 18:10

So today has been spent dropping my poorly engine out, due to what I thought was a dropped valve, however before I've even had a chance to remove the...

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Last post by A KIRK
31 Dec 2007, 21:24
camper stuttering when travelling uphill??

Last post by Mash « 31 Dec 2007, 21:01
Replies: 3
by acerimmer5 » 30 Dec 2007, 23:27

hi to everyone and happy new year - i went to visit relatives over xmas (as u do) and my t25 1900 auto started to stutter occasionally as if starved...

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Last post by Mash
31 Dec 2007, 21:01
Need for Speedo

Last post by Willoughby « 31 Dec 2007, 20:51
Replies: 4
by Iamsyncrodude » 30 Dec 2007, 09:49

Hi

Is it possible to get a Speedo for my lefty syncro that has Mph as well as Kph. My odometer is broke. :(

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Last post by Willoughby
31 Dec 2007, 20:51
Trailin arm isues

Last post by Other-Power « 31 Dec 2007, 10:14
Replies: 8
by Other-Power » 29 Dec 2007, 22:46

Hi all,

Its MOT time of the year for my van,

I found a lot of nasty holes in the right side rear trailing arm.

Today i removed the arm which was...

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Last post by Other-Power
31 Dec 2007, 10:14
1980 Westy Joker.. clutch cable?

Last post by sparkes « 30 Dec 2007, 23:58
Replies: 2
by sparkes » 30 Dec 2007, 21:03

Hi, Went to go for a run in my van today but as I went to put it in gear I noticed the clutch pedal was on the floor!!
Totally slack, without getting...

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Last post by sparkes
30 Dec 2007, 23:58
jamex springs........Any good?

Last post by KarlT « 30 Dec 2007, 20:58
Replies: 2
by KarlT » 30 Dec 2007, 20:10

Hi.

A friend is offering new 40mm jamex springs and dampers for sale. Are these a good quality product or are they cheap & nasty?

Would you...

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Last post by KarlT
30 Dec 2007, 20:58
Bosch fuel pump strip down seal replacement topic link

Last post by camper « 30 Dec 2007, 20:43

by camper » 30 Dec 2007, 20:43

Interesting view topic link for dismantling a bosch fuel pump for seal replacements .Pictures & discription.

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Last post by camper
30 Dec 2007, 20:43
Screen Washer Prob

Last post by 3rustateers « 30 Dec 2007, 19:16
Replies: 6
by andyhagerty » 29 Dec 2007, 12:55

Hi

My front screen washer has decided to go west .

Re previous posts I have checked the contacts on the rhs stalk. I think they are ok, as the...

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Last post by 3rustateers
30 Dec 2007, 19:16
What petrol to use!

Last post by amazingdave « 30 Dec 2007, 14:04
Replies: 23
by Zimbok » 25 Dec 2007, 14:55
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Firstly Merry Christmas to you all.

Sitting at home having finished my Christmas lunch and feeling the need to get out of the house, I thought let's...
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Last post by amazingdave
30 Dec 2007, 14:04
power steering

Last post by simple « 29 Dec 2007, 20:18
Replies: 4
by vanwesty » 29 Dec 2007, 15:10

any one seen this system before www.pajoe.co.uk , could it be the answer, would need a trader to work with then to develop a system to fit T25's

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Last post by simple
29 Dec 2007, 20:18
bench testing 2.1 dj engine

Last post by poofpaddy « 29 Dec 2007, 17:34
Replies: 6
by poofpaddy » 28 Dec 2007, 05:15

Hi everyone please can anyone help
I've rebuilt a 2.1 dj engine and got it on a stand with complete wiring loom ecu exhaust etc.Got power to the...

6 Replies

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Last post by poofpaddy
29 Dec 2007, 17:34
sump plug

Last post by Ian Hulley « 29 Dec 2007, 11:30
Replies: 3
by tim » 27 Dec 2007, 20:59

Is the sump plug on a CU 2ltr Aircooled M14 x 1.5?

Cheers

Tim

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Last post by Ian Hulley
29 Dec 2007, 11:30
Smooking rear wheel - help!

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Dec 2007, 22:04
Replies: 8
by mm30_0 » 28 Dec 2007, 18:29

Having driven approx 40 motorway miles I noticed a noise from rear inside wheel. When I pulled over it was smooking badly, lots of lubricant on the...

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Last post by kevtherev
28 Dec 2007, 22:04
Azz Engine Oil

Last post by hobopatch « 28 Dec 2007, 18:00
Replies: 2
by hobopatch » 27 Dec 2007, 19:53

Just about to put the oil in my engine, it has done one hundred thousand & six hundred miles has got full service history, Could I use one of the...

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Last post by hobopatch
28 Dec 2007, 18:00
non starter

Last post by Louey « 28 Dec 2007, 09:15
Replies: 3
by Louey » 27 Dec 2007, 18:00

I whipped the battery out on xmas eve to give it a charge as the van wouldn't start!!! After trying to turn it over for ages I went and noticed a...

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Last post by Louey
28 Dec 2007, 09:15
Water pump: early / late?

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 28 Dec 2007, 07:43
Replies: 8
by Nicola&Tony » 27 Dec 2007, 04:55

Hi, I'm looking to order a water pump from GSF but they do one for petrol vans from Aug. '82 - July '85 and another for later vans (Aug. '85 - Nov....

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
28 Dec 2007, 07:43
what the best oil to put in this time of year

Last post by Willoughby « 26 Dec 2007, 23:01
Replies: 2
by hercules » 26 Dec 2007, 20:18

just wonding what the best oil to put in this time of year ???? 2.1 watercool
thanks
chris

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Last post by Willoughby
26 Dec 2007, 23:01
Quick 2.1 injector question..

Last post by wasserleaker « 23 Dec 2007, 20:56
Replies: 3
by wasserleaker » 23 Dec 2007, 14:26

Hi, all
anyone know if M.V. injectors, and D.J. injectors are the same, and interchangeable, as they're both from 2.1's?
many thanks, Wasserleaker.

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Last post by wasserleaker
23 Dec 2007, 20:56
What size alternator belt?

Last post by Bowton Lad « 23 Dec 2007, 16:16
Replies: 5
by suedehead » 23 Dec 2007, 13:28

Hi folks, got a 1.6td which i'm having some starting issues with, however yesterday in the process of sorting that out I noticed that the alternator...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
23 Dec 2007, 16:16
Front to back coolant pipes broken..

Last post by Fox McIntyre « 22 Dec 2007, 22:16
Replies: 7
by Fox McIntyre » 21 Dec 2007, 18:58

The engine ends have snapped off the plastic front to back pipes on my 1.9 DG.. They have been like it a very long time I think and they have decided...

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Last post by Fox McIntyre
22 Dec 2007, 22:16
Of starter motors and things

Last post by ding-dang-dhu « 21 Dec 2007, 16:59
Replies: 7
by Andyvandy » 14 Dec 2007, 20:18

Anyone like a little story?

Are you sitting comfortably? Then I'll begin.
And you thought you had a stressful day?:roll:

Well as Network Manager,...

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Last post by ding-dang-dhu
21 Dec 2007, 16:59
do i need a new reservoir cap?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 21 Dec 2007, 14:40
Replies: 3
by oldiguana » 20 Dec 2007, 10:11

eyup ducks n merry christmas to you all.the missus runs a 1.9 n/a diesel 1y in her van,and i have to top the reservoir up in the engine bay every...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
21 Dec 2007, 14:40
Where's the LDA pin?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 21 Dec 2007, 14:38
Replies: 7
by airhead » 20 Dec 2007, 09:10

I have a 1.6TD Syncro. I was reading about a modification to the LDA pin to make the van go a bit quicker and with the article I was reading there...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
21 Dec 2007, 14:38
temperature issues

Last post by tonytech « 21 Dec 2007, 08:40
Replies: 11
by burnsey » 19 Dec 2007, 09:02

ok, ive done a search and read lots of similar instances but none of them tell me where my temperature sensor is hiding on my 1.6td 1988 lhd import,...

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Last post by tonytech
21 Dec 2007, 08:40
Auto Box Compatability

Last post by Dubstar « 20 Dec 2007, 22:43
Replies: 11
by Dubstar » 20 Dec 2007, 10:10

The auto box on my Aircooled Westy went a few weeks ago, so I've got another on it's way - thanks Emma and Steve - but it's off a watercooled and has...

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Last post by Dubstar
20 Dec 2007, 22:43
Diesel Smoking

Last post by Andy Wardle « 20 Dec 2007, 11:34
Replies: 10
by BigTam » 18 Dec 2007, 11:53

Bus is running sweet as except for when accelarating hard, white smoke, fine with gentle touch on the pedal but try and push it and clouds of smoke....

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Last post by Andy Wardle
20 Dec 2007, 11:34
expansion tank fitting

Last post by davej « 20 Dec 2007, 07:47
Replies: 9
by davej » 18 Dec 2007, 20:11

Hi just trying to fit a new expansion tank 1.9 turbo diesel . Had a hard time getting the hoses off the old one and snapped one of the hose/clamps....

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Last post by davej
20 Dec 2007, 07:47
Why do i have to soak my new starter motor bush in oil.

Last post by Simon Baxter « 19 Dec 2007, 22:10
Replies: 6
by Sven » 12 Dec 2007, 20:57

Just wondering????? need to do mine
Sven

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Last post by Simon Baxter
19 Dec 2007, 22:10
engine............ valves, piston or ?

Last post by mrhutch « 19 Dec 2007, 00:58
Replies: 13
by Krisis » 18 Dec 2007, 17:56

:? Ok, I thought it was the piston but today I actually to the cam cover off and there is a silver disk lose in the cover :?
Could it be that it is...

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Last post by mrhutch
19 Dec 2007, 00:58
What do these little bolts do ??? Rear drums.

Last post by malverner « 18 Dec 2007, 18:59
Replies: 4
by malverner » 18 Dec 2007, 13:55

Sorry no pic, but having just taken off the rear wheels I noticed 2 little bolt holes, next to where the wheel bolts stick out. What are they for and...

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Last post by malverner
18 Dec 2007, 18:59
Oil pressure gauge, how do i...........

Last post by shepster « 18 Dec 2007, 14:59
Replies: 2
by shepster » 18 Dec 2007, 13:24

.........wire one up?

2.1 dj engine, i want to have one in the cab so where do i connect to on the Engine?

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Last post by shepster
18 Dec 2007, 14:59
oil and filter

Last post by Mocki « 17 Dec 2007, 23:16
Replies: 3
by lance » 17 Dec 2007, 22:08

just had oil and filter changed and red light on dash flickers when vans in motion does this mean the garage has not filled oil level enough(doesnt...

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Last post by Mocki
17 Dec 2007, 23:16
HELP - 1.9TDi Mk4 Golf - Running Problems

Last post by shaz and dan's van « 17 Dec 2007, 21:21
Replies: 8
by shaz and dan's van » 19 Nov 2007, 21:37

My Golf is causing concern, have had it for 4 years & until now it has been absolutely faultless.

The car is a 1999 & has done 95K & the services...

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Last post by shaz and dan's van
17 Dec 2007, 21:21
How long can an engine sit unused?

Last post by geordie skydiver « 17 Dec 2007, 08:32
Replies: 8
by simonmotorbike » 15 Dec 2007, 17:06

I have been looking for a T25 for the last month.

I have just bought a house, and across the road sits a westy from the early eighties. It clearly...

8 Replies

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Last post by geordie skydiver
17 Dec 2007, 08:32
petrol in oil

Last post by Ian Hulley « 16 Dec 2007, 17:09
Replies: 11
by colouredFunk » 15 Dec 2007, 17:27

hey,

there seems to be petrol getting in the oil (2.1i lpg conversion).... - when I check the oil level it is right over the max marker, and when I...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
16 Dec 2007, 17:09
PUTTING MY ENGINE BACK IN

Last post by Aidan « 16 Dec 2007, 10:29
Replies: 6
by kevino » 13 Dec 2007, 13:31

Hi i am after a small bit of advice as to the best way to put my engine back in , 1.6 tutbo diesel , is it to lift the back high enough and slide the...

6 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
16 Dec 2007, 10:29
anyone got a scrap 1y engine i need an engine number plz

Last post by Spiral « 15 Dec 2007, 21:36
Replies: 4
by oldiguana » 10 Dec 2007, 22:07

yo folks,for some daft reason my 1y engine doesnt have anumber on it,cant find it anywhere,dont suppose any of you guys have a knackered one i could...

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Last post by Spiral
15 Dec 2007, 21:36
Oil cooler............

Last post by toomanytoys « 15 Dec 2007, 19:00
Replies: 7
by shepster » 12 Dec 2007, 09:01

I have a 2.1 dj that i'm going to replace my 1.9 with, this has an 'oil cooler' between the oil filter and the block, can i remove this and run it...

7 Replies

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Last post by toomanytoys
15 Dec 2007, 19:00
Seized clutch

Last post by VWCamperfan « 15 Dec 2007, 01:39
Replies: 1
by purplechugster » 12 Dec 2007, 11:33

Clutch seized... bits of clutch plate in the flywheel.

Clutch fixed by mechanic.

So.... is the disintegrating clutch something to worry about in...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
15 Dec 2007, 01:39
cutting out

Last post by VWCamperfan « 15 Dec 2007, 01:31
Replies: 11
by ermie571 » 12 Dec 2007, 15:56

I know I have seen the answer to this before, but cannot find it....

2.1 LPG carb

running and cutting out. all lights go out on dash, radio dies....

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Last post by VWCamperfan
15 Dec 2007, 01:31
DIESEL TANK REMOVAL T25 1.6d

Last post by transportersrule « 15 Dec 2007, 00:32
Replies: 8
by transportersrule » 12 Dec 2007, 17:04

Hi all can anyone give me a pointer re removing the diesel tank from my t25.
i have a leak that i cant get to in the water pipes above the tank. :(...

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Last post by transportersrule
15 Dec 2007, 00:32
Cylinder head indentification???????

Last post by andysimpson « 14 Dec 2007, 19:23
Replies: 9
by fergus77 » 11 Dec 2007, 22:02

hey all,

right, took the head off my new van and it's completely fried. Over heated, dropped and valve and melted in between the valves.

How can i...

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Last post by andysimpson
14 Dec 2007, 19:23
Is it a re-con?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 14 Dec 2007, 13:21
Replies: 3
by shepster » 10 Dec 2007, 09:18

I have recently got hold of a 2.1 dj, on closer inspection it appears to have had quite a bit of work done to it.

The push rod tubes look brand new,...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
14 Dec 2007, 13:21

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