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Diesel Fuel Pump Removal.

Last post by Kermit « 30 Mar 2008, 22:04
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by Fully Loaded Cali' » 30 Mar 2008, 18:24

I'm going to be changing my fuel pump on my JX TD. Is there any information anywhere on removal / replacement? I want to make sure I dont f***-up the...

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Last post by Kermit
30 Mar 2008, 22:04
Gearbox code ??

Last post by Holydiver « 30 Mar 2008, 20:24
Replies: 2
by Holydiver » 30 Mar 2008, 19:48

As it was such a nice day today I thought right lets service the camper, which included changing the gearbox oil, but before I started I thought that...

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Last post by Holydiver
30 Mar 2008, 20:24
Coolant pipe diameter

Last post by Hoverbus « 30 Mar 2008, 19:03
Replies: 2
by Hoverbus » 30 Mar 2008, 15:28

Hello,

I am hoping to fit a inline temp sensor where my old secondary water pump used to be..no temp guage at the moment.

What is the internal...

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Last post by Hoverbus
30 Mar 2008, 19:03
diesel!! (engine probs)

Last post by hi_tower « 30 Mar 2008, 15:57
Replies: 17
by MartT » 28 Mar 2008, 08:10
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I have a 1.6 td, with some usual smokey start ups but now with further probs.

The smoke on start up is probably white/blue/grey if that makes...
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Last post by hi_tower
30 Mar 2008, 15:57
Barrels and pistons

Last post by R0B « 30 Mar 2008, 13:35
Replies: 6
by Bosun20 » 29 Mar 2008, 11:23

Trying to get some barrels and pistons for a 2.1 MV engine.
GSF only do these for a 2.1 DJ engine.
The problem is the DJ has a 10.0:1 compression...

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Last post by R0B
30 Mar 2008, 13:35
Gearbox Overhaul - T25, 1984, 1900 petrol

Last post by CovKid « 29 Mar 2008, 22:06
Replies: 6
by totallyconfused » 29 Mar 2008, 13:49

Hi - I live near Brighton and am looking to buy a T25 - Two vans I was going to look at have been sold and i have found 1 locally - However - it...

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Last post by CovKid
29 Mar 2008, 22:06
running in - how?

Last post by CovKid « 29 Mar 2008, 22:04
Replies: 40
by ermie571 » 26 Mar 2008, 10:51
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following on from TTT comment in the vege playing up thread....

I am shortly to take ownership of a recon (elite) 2.1. How should I run it in?

Will...
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Last post by CovKid
29 Mar 2008, 22:04
Oil In The Turbo Inlet, Diesel question?

Last post by andysimpson « 29 Mar 2008, 21:45
Replies: 4
by hi_tower » 29 Mar 2008, 19:10

Ive just spent the past few days replacing the engine and gearbox in my van a diesel engine and box. I thought I would take the plastic inlet pipe...

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Last post by andysimpson
29 Mar 2008, 21:45
Clutch pedal (& a leak from somewhere!!)

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 29 Mar 2008, 17:08
Replies: 25
by Nicola&Tony » 21 Mar 2008, 02:21
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The clutch pedal on our van feels as if it's getting a bit stiff and when I push down on it, it makes a creaking noise and feels like it's not...
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Last post by Nicola&Tony
29 Mar 2008, 17:08
Strange tickover.

Last post by Bosun20 « 29 Mar 2008, 11:29

by Bosun20 » 29 Mar 2008, 11:29

I have what i think is described in the garage section as Vanagon syndrome.
2.1 engine that will suddenly run rough during warm up but if you turn it...

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Last post by Bosun20
29 Mar 2008, 11:29
Sticking throttle symptoms, stalling and other 2.0AC woes

Last post by holy-mojo « 29 Mar 2008, 10:02
Replies: 4
by holy-mojo » 27 Mar 2008, 10:30

Could anyone suggest any quick fixes: My 2.0 AC (CU engine) van has been left standing for 6 months; I've run flushing oil through it to try and sort...

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Last post by holy-mojo
29 Mar 2008, 10:02
starting problem 1915cc t25

Last post by Anonymous « 28 Mar 2008, 18:09
Replies: 51
by Anonymous » 21 Mar 2008, 11:36
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After having the distributor cap, rotor arm and ignition control unit stolen from our van, we replaced the parts but the van is failing to start....
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Last post by Anonymous
28 Mar 2008, 18:09
hideous cloud on start up!

Last post by Rozzo « 28 Mar 2008, 18:06
Replies: 9
by mattc » 26 Mar 2008, 11:01

My wonderful 'new' van produces a large “James Bond | style white cloud when I start from cold. I really don't have the money to replace the engine...

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Last post by Rozzo
28 Mar 2008, 18:06
1600 -V's 2000L engine.

Last post by DaisyAirHead « 28 Mar 2008, 15:34
Replies: 6
by totallyconfused » 27 Mar 2008, 20:55

Hi - I am looking to buy a camper van T25. I used to own a type 2 camper many moons ago.

I have found a 1600 air cooled camper, that is within my...

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Last post by DaisyAirHead
28 Mar 2008, 15:34
weird starting

Last post by Blofeld « 28 Mar 2008, 13:38
Replies: 6
by Blofeld » 25 Mar 2008, 14:56

Ok I've check the connections and added a engine earth strap and still the starter is chattering and turning the engine slowly.

Volts are good and...

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Last post by Blofeld
28 Mar 2008, 13:38
Does anyone have a good diagram of the a/c tinware

Last post by The_blue « 28 Mar 2008, 10:16
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by pouch » 27 Mar 2008, 10:07

I found the picture on this thread

I don't have a picture that helpful, but could do with a better quality image.
I just want to make sure I get...

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Last post by The_blue
28 Mar 2008, 10:16
push rods

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 28 Mar 2008, 09:12
Replies: 1
by shroom » 28 Mar 2008, 08:48

hi there, can you change push rods without droping engine out as they are losing a bit to much oil now, and i've changed rocker gasket. oh yeah i've...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
28 Mar 2008, 09:12
cylinder head

Last post by shroom « 28 Mar 2008, 08:53
Replies: 3
by shroom » 27 Mar 2008, 20:28

hi there this is my first post i have a 2.0l Aircooled cu engine just wandering if you can take the heads off without taking engine out? many thanks

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Last post by shroom
28 Mar 2008, 08:53
Clutch release mechanism?

Last post by mirams « 28 Mar 2008, 08:37
Replies: 5
by mirams » 14 Mar 2008, 14:45

Went to take my new van on its first trip today, started fine, went to put it into first and the clutch pedal would only go down half way! Couldn't...

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Last post by mirams
28 Mar 2008, 08:37
cylinder head

Last post by syncrosimon « 27 Mar 2008, 20:53
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by shroom » 27 Mar 2008, 20:34

hi there i have a 2.0l cu Aircooled engine just wandering if you can take the heads off without taking engine out? many thanks

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Last post by syncrosimon
27 Mar 2008, 20:53
how to change glowplugs

Last post by BigTam « 27 Mar 2008, 19:41
Replies: 3
by mattc » 27 Mar 2008, 14:37

any ideas anyone? I bought a new set before looking at the job. The links on the wiki are both broken (anyone know where the pages have moved to?)...

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Last post by BigTam
27 Mar 2008, 19:41
Thermostat Housing !!!!

Last post by Kevin_R « 27 Mar 2008, 18:38
Replies: 6
by Kevin_R » 26 Mar 2008, 13:11

Hi guy's...i am having a nightmare trying to source a metal thermostat housing for my 1983 1900 dg flat 4 bus...and i would appreciate any idea's...

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Last post by Kevin_R
27 Mar 2008, 18:38
Dont want to sound like a dipstick but....

Last post by powelly « 27 Mar 2008, 13:43
Replies: 5
by powelly » 26 Mar 2008, 17:32

Where's the dipstick?

We only done a few hundred miles in the van but I thought better check the Oil before weekends run, so I had a quick look in...

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Last post by powelly
27 Mar 2008, 13:43
Engine keeps failling me!!

Last post by ermie571 « 27 Mar 2008, 10:57
Replies: 1
by yvan » 27 Mar 2008, 10:48

It's a CU t25.

The problem is it will run for anything between 100metres and half a mile and then just die on me (usually at the worst places -...

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Last post by ermie571
27 Mar 2008, 10:57
HELP - I KILLED IT - any advise appreciated

Last post by hembo666 « 26 Mar 2008, 23:47
Replies: 14
by hembo666 » 10 Mar 2008, 18:46

Right, 1st the initial problem, slowing down for a roundabout, let the clutch up in 2nd and there was a bang and judder from the back and then no...

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Last post by hembo666
26 Mar 2008, 23:47
Help engine swap

Last post by R0B « 26 Mar 2008, 21:45
Replies: 3
by spet25 » 26 Mar 2008, 19:07

Hi, just got my first camper, 2.0 Aircooled 1982, :D needs a bit of work.

On the M60 the engine gave up the ghost. :cry: I have got my hands on a...

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Last post by R0B
26 Mar 2008, 21:45
More Engine Woes - I Think!

Last post by Dubstar « 26 Mar 2008, 19:49

by Dubstar » 26 Mar 2008, 19:49

My 2ltr CU Aircooled has for about the last month been putting out clouds of blue smoke on start up and it takes a good 5 minutes before it stops. I...

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Last post by Dubstar
26 Mar 2008, 19:49
New engine

Last post by Balaclava « 26 Mar 2008, 18:25
Replies: 2
by Balaclava » 26 Mar 2008, 15:12

Where can I get a new engine fitted. I have B reg Deisel turbo 1.6 at present. I am not able to do it myself. Any suggestions?

How much is it...

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Last post by Balaclava
26 Mar 2008, 18:25
2.0ltr Aircooled dellorto carbs - tinware question

Last post by pouch « 26 Mar 2008, 13:38

by pouch » 26 Mar 2008, 13:38

Hi, just assembling my recon engine which will now be running on a pair of Dellorto DRLA 40's :D

Removed all the old tinware and had it blasted and...

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Last post by pouch
26 Mar 2008, 13:38
high idle on 2.1 carbed

Last post by ermie571 « 26 Mar 2008, 09:58
Replies: 4
by ermie571 » 26 Mar 2008, 09:14

2.1 carb running LPG and petrol

Idle fluctuating. Some days fine. Somedays revving its little wotsits off!!

Got to work car park today......idle...

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Last post by ermie571
26 Mar 2008, 09:58
Standard exhaust system

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Mar 2008, 09:39
Replies: 1
by sln123 » 26 Mar 2008, 09:35

Need to renew the standard exhaust system on my 2.1L watercooled petrol Westy before it's next MOT. Can't afford a stainless system so want to get...

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Mar 2008, 09:39
Fuel drops back down the line when parked

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Mar 2008, 09:34
Replies: 12
by suedehead » 24 Mar 2008, 19:16

Having a bit of a problem when trying to start my van. The fuel seems to have dropped back down the line whilst parked up and I have to pump it...

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Mar 2008, 09:34
DJ Head gasket change

Last post by DollyCollins « 26 Mar 2008, 08:50
Replies: 25
by DollyCollins » 08 Jan 2008, 21:29
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Well, hello there :)

I'm about to do the headgaskets on my 2.1 litre DJ engine, I've got the engine out of the bus, I've got the gaskets and...
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Last post by DollyCollins
26 Mar 2008, 08:50
Type 4 2.0L replacing Type 4 1.6L ??

Last post by Laurie « 25 Mar 2008, 21:40
Replies: 12
by mearnsy » 23 Apr 2007, 21:07

Just bought my T25 1600 and realised that its struggling a bit with kids and junk in the back. If i was to upgrade to a 2 litre, what other mods...

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Last post by Laurie
25 Mar 2008, 21:40
Gearbox drain plug

Last post by toomanytoys « 25 Mar 2008, 21:20
Replies: 12
by Nicola&Tony » 24 Mar 2008, 19:20

I've been changing the gearbox oil today and when I took the drain plug out it looked like a veritable Xmas tree with fragments of metal stuck to...

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Last post by toomanytoys
25 Mar 2008, 21:20
Still wont start

Last post by toomanytoys « 25 Mar 2008, 16:06
Replies: 3
by powelly » 25 Mar 2008, 12:44

OK got my jump starter from maplin, charged it over night and hooked it up, the van was clearly trying harder (could hear the starter turning slowly)...

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Last post by toomanytoys
25 Mar 2008, 16:06
sick diesel 1.6d-help

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 25 Mar 2008, 09:15
Replies: 7
by transportersrule » 24 Mar 2008, 17:32

hi all
wondered if anyone has any ideas.
my 1.6d been running ok. then when i took it out later started to run a bit odd, like lack of fuel. when i...

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Last post by Bilbo Blue
25 Mar 2008, 09:15
Intercooler on 1.6 TD.........

Last post by peasant « 24 Mar 2008, 21:12
Replies: 4
by passatman » 24 Mar 2008, 20:26

Hi folks.......i've just bought a bus with the above engine in......it's been sold as a non runner, but the guy who sold it took it as P/X and said...

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Last post by peasant
24 Mar 2008, 21:12
Brickwerks Powerflex Steering Rack Bushes

Last post by dink « 24 Mar 2008, 20:50
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by Ian Hulley » 24 Mar 2008, 19:01

Having just swapped ours over (which Mercus warned me about on the pre MOT check round :wink: ) I thought I'd report back on the subject.

click...

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Last post by dink
24 Mar 2008, 20:50
jx deisel engine bay photos?

Last post by hi_tower « 24 Mar 2008, 17:45
Replies: 4
by hi_tower » 24 Mar 2008, 12:11

could anyone point me in the direction of some photos of a jx diesel engine bay? Cant find any anywhere. Im swopping my df engine & box etc, I have...

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Last post by hi_tower
24 Mar 2008, 17:45
No fuel?

Last post by phil-vr6 « 24 Mar 2008, 17:44
Replies: 7
by wee bugger » 24 Mar 2008, 08:03

My 82 2.0 Aircooled has been sitting up since October and now wont start. Seems to be no fuel in carbs....now, here is the interesting bit! Where the...

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Last post by phil-vr6
24 Mar 2008, 17:44
poorly van

Last post by dirtygertie « 24 Mar 2008, 14:26
Replies: 7
by dirtygertie » 19 Mar 2008, 21:39

my '82 2l Aircooled van's been for a service and sort out today at an Aircooled specialist, the main problem was cutting out at idle and low power....

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Last post by dirtygertie
24 Mar 2008, 14:26
Jump Starter

Last post by lloyd « 24 Mar 2008, 10:48
Replies: 16
by powelly » 23 Mar 2008, 13:38
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Having not used my van for a couple of weeks I find that the battery is flat, so I thought it might be an idea to get a jump starter (would be...
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Last post by lloyd
24 Mar 2008, 10:48
Gearbox dilemma!!

Last post by Chopper « 24 Mar 2008, 08:44
Replies: 4
by Chopper » 23 Mar 2008, 20:47

The clutch has gone on my wagon and the gearbox has to come out so I'm trying to figure out the following.
My van was originally a 1600 plain Diesel,...

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Last post by Chopper
24 Mar 2008, 08:44
Whale water pump.

Last post by ding-dang-dhu « 23 Mar 2008, 22:14
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by ding-dang-dhu » 23 Mar 2008, 12:56

Hi folks,

Just getting van ready for a few days camping with my boys. Just noticed the water pump, the one that services the tap in the sink has...

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Last post by ding-dang-dhu
23 Mar 2008, 22:14
Thining about buying, need info on brakes

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Mar 2008, 21:21
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by hippybug » 08 Mar 2008, 20:02

Thinking about buying a type 25 or type two, but need info to weigh up pros and cons.

Can anyone tell me what the brake setup is on the t25?

I...

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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Mar 2008, 21:21
Snapped fuel pump pedistal

Last post by Simon Baxter « 23 Mar 2008, 19:24
Replies: 3
by ow75 » 22 Mar 2008, 23:13

Nightmare - removed my fuel pump today to replace it and when removing the pedistal the thing snapped leaving the long thin section that guides the...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
23 Mar 2008, 19:24
Electric power steering - help needed

Last post by andysimpson « 23 Mar 2008, 17:10
Replies: 11
by syncropete » 21 Mar 2008, 21:24

Have been asked to fit a citroen saxo power steering pump on a 1990 syncro camper. Does anyone know a) Where to mount it, B) What length the hoses...

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Last post by andysimpson
23 Mar 2008, 17:10
Short shifter?

Last post by gti mad man « 23 Mar 2008, 12:16
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by Smiler » 22 Mar 2008, 22:58

Has anybody on here have one of these fitted?

Are they any good?

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Last post by gti mad man
23 Mar 2008, 12:16
multivan 2.1 engines

Last post by Ian Hulley « 23 Mar 2008, 10:19
Replies: 16
by 3rustateers » 21 Mar 2008, 20:13
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Is there anything bad we should know about these engines? (before we part with any cash!)

Cheers

Mark
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23 Mar 2008, 10:19

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