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Cruise control 1Y diesel engine

Last post by fergus77 « 23 Mar 2008, 08:29
Replies: 4
by fergus77 » 22 Mar 2008, 11:47

not sure if this is in the right section but,

Has anybody tried fitting a cruise control system onto a 1Y diesel engine, using the orginal VW...

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Last post by fergus77
23 Mar 2008, 08:29
Best way to store a gearbox?

Last post by campervanman « 22 Mar 2008, 21:41
Replies: 3
by ringo » 21 Mar 2008, 21:05

Hi,

I've just bought a spare gearbox - hopefully i wont be needing it for a long time....

So, whats the best way to store one of these? I was...

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Last post by campervanman
22 Mar 2008, 21:41
Gearshift problem

Last post by HarryMann « 22 Mar 2008, 14:16
Replies: 20
by blue » 21 Mar 2008, 14:28
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Vehicle: 1989 T25 Transporter van
Model: 1.7D, 5-speed box.

Problem: My gearshifter keeps getting jammed, when shifting for reverse. It jams before...
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Last post by HarryMann
22 Mar 2008, 14:16
breather problem head gasket?

Last post by crampervan « 22 Mar 2008, 10:58
Replies: 12
by crampervan » 21 Mar 2008, 12:01

hi all
im hoping that you can help?
the crank case tower breather on my dg 1.9 keeps blocking up with milky oil i have cleaned it out about a month...

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Last post by crampervan
22 Mar 2008, 10:58
Electric Power Steering?

Last post by crazydiamond « 22 Mar 2008, 09:29
Replies: 6
by crazydiamond » 19 Mar 2008, 07:26

Just as a thought, I have been thinking about converting to electric power steering using a Corsa electric steering column, it seems to be a...

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Last post by crazydiamond
22 Mar 2008, 09:29
speedo

Last post by airdale1000 « 21 Mar 2008, 17:40
Replies: 3
by airdale1000 » 20 Mar 2008, 23:48

hi
have just bought a 88 trident, the speedo works but the milage is not moving. any ideas?

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Last post by airdale1000
21 Mar 2008, 17:40
Secondary Water pump

Last post by andysimpson « 21 Mar 2008, 14:21
Replies: 1
by Hoverbus » 21 Mar 2008, 13:45

Hello all.

Just finished replacing my JX (melted) with an AAZ, connected it all up and secondary water pump started peeing water.

Seems to be what...

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Last post by andysimpson
21 Mar 2008, 14:21
can someone explain a starting conumdrum, please?

Last post by Mocki « 21 Mar 2008, 12:07
Replies: 11
by ermie571 » 10 Mar 2008, 10:58

Hi,
could someone who understands how the iginition system works on a carbed LPG 2.1 please tell me how to sort the following out?

Symptom..

lots...

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Last post by Mocki
21 Mar 2008, 12:07
steering rack

Last post by lloyd « 21 Mar 2008, 09:49
Replies: 5
by camper Dave » 19 Mar 2008, 17:58

anybody know if the steering rack bushes can be changed without the complete removal of the rack?

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Last post by lloyd
21 Mar 2008, 09:49
Help in identifying Engine (T25 Whitestar)

Last post by Simon Baxter « 20 Mar 2008, 23:04
Replies: 7
by jakeherbert » 19 Mar 2008, 20:55

Hi,

My first post....Sorry if this is obvious but...

I have a 1990 T25 Whitestar. It has a diesel engine.

I thought it had a JX 1.6TD engine.

But...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
20 Mar 2008, 23:04
Trying to locate a carb - airbox seal

Last post by The_blue « 20 Mar 2008, 21:47
Replies: 13
by tigan » 17 Mar 2008, 17:56

Looking for the seal which the airbox pipe connects to the carb.
There isnt one on at all at the moment so theres a 6mm(ish) gap all the way round....

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Last post by The_blue
20 Mar 2008, 21:47
1.6d to a 1.9d non turbo

Last post by andysimpson « 20 Mar 2008, 19:40
Replies: 17
by SplendiferousII » 16 Mar 2008, 12:57
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Hi guys

I have just bought a 1.9 engine on ebay and plan to fit it inmy 1.6na diesel. Will it go straight in with just the obvious swap overs or do...
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Last post by andysimpson
20 Mar 2008, 19:40
Help, my front suspension is driving me mad!!!!

Last post by Syncro G « 20 Mar 2008, 14:56
Replies: 8
by HOT 1200 » 10 Mar 2008, 13:47

I changed the top wishbone bushes on my 87 Caravelle 6 weeks ago, They were well spent and had lots of play, new ones have stoped all the sqeeking...

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Last post by Syncro G
20 Mar 2008, 14:56
starting

Last post by hercules « 20 Mar 2008, 07:49
Replies: 7
by hercules » 19 Mar 2008, 21:13

were to start :lol: well me van does seem to wont to start up now in the moring she been like this for some time some days it was fine but now it...

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Last post by hercules
20 Mar 2008, 07:49
what oil pressure.........

Last post by shepster « 20 Mar 2008, 07:42
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by shepster » 17 Mar 2008, 11:25

......should i be getting?

I have fitted a dual sender and VDO gauge in order to monitor the oil pressure in my recently installed 2.1 motor, the...

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Last post by shepster
20 Mar 2008, 07:42
different carb.

Last post by bourneid « 19 Mar 2008, 20:37
Replies: 2
by bourneid » 19 Mar 2008, 18:14

i have a knackered DF carb, for my A reg Devon, 1.9. What can i replace this with and where can i buy it? cheers ...

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Last post by bourneid
19 Mar 2008, 20:37
Ignition Upgrade

Last post by Laurie « 19 Mar 2008, 20:22
Replies: 1
by chuckle-bus-tom » 19 Mar 2008, 19:54

Do the Pertronix ingnition upgrade sets work/fit to an early 1.9 wasserboxer? If so has anyone done it and to what effect?

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Last post by Laurie
19 Mar 2008, 20:22
Idle issues

Last post by maxhxc « 19 Mar 2008, 16:40
Replies: 4
by maxhxc » 19 Mar 2008, 14:56

Yesterday, quite randomly, my van decided to stop idling, or if it did, VERY low. I had this problem on my mk1 golf and fixed it rather quickly with...

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Last post by maxhxc
19 Mar 2008, 16:40
pierburg problem.

Last post by VWCamperfan « 19 Mar 2008, 01:01
Replies: 17
by kevtherev » 17 Mar 2008, 18:27
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If I snap the throttle open the engine hesitates. (and sometimes stalls)

If I gradually depress the accelerator there is no hesitancy

what could be...
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Last post by VWCamperfan
19 Mar 2008, 01:01
No fuel

Last post by phil-vr6 « 18 Mar 2008, 22:11
Replies: 6
by phil-vr6 » 16 Mar 2008, 18:20

I have a 1982 camper 2.0l ,engine code CU.It has twin Solex carbs but I think that the one on the offside is playing up.

The symptoms are that the...

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Last post by phil-vr6
18 Mar 2008, 22:11
O'leary Swivel/Rotating plates

Last post by matt-the-sign « 18 Mar 2008, 13:51
Replies: 1
by deeja » 18 Mar 2008, 13:35

Hi,
Has anyone bought one of the swivel seat plates from O'leary with the attached runners for their T25? They're not cheap, so any comments...

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Last post by matt-the-sign
18 Mar 2008, 13:51
Air Filter Pipes?

Last post by paulw « 18 Mar 2008, 11:24
Replies: 2
by paulw » 18 Mar 2008, 09:07

1.9DG 1986 (water cooled)
On the Air filter box there is the main inlet coming in from the outside of the engine compartment, then there are 2 other...

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Last post by paulw
18 Mar 2008, 11:24
What gearbox for a 1.9TD?

Last post by Araon « 18 Mar 2008, 11:18
Replies: 8
by in_the_garage » 17 Mar 2008, 16:17

Hello,

Apologies for posting this here, too - I posted it in the alternative engines forum, but looking at it, it doesn't seem to be visited that...

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Last post by Araon
18 Mar 2008, 11:18
power steering

Last post by crazydiamond « 18 Mar 2008, 07:31
Replies: 8
by GAML » 14 Mar 2008, 13:30

Hello
I've got a 1987 2.1 dj caravelle with power steering. One of the long pipes from the steering rack to the pump has sprung a leak. I'm...

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Last post by crazydiamond
18 Mar 2008, 07:31
injectors

Last post by rubyvan « 17 Mar 2008, 22:36
Replies: 2
by rubyvan » 16 Mar 2008, 21:19

Can anyone tell me what difference in power and fuel economy you get or not! with 1.9 injectors fitted in a 1.6 jx engine.
cheers
steve

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Last post by rubyvan
17 Mar 2008, 22:36
leaking petrol tank

Last post by Neddy « 17 Mar 2008, 21:47
Replies: 5
by Neddy » 16 Mar 2008, 20:00

I filled up today ready for a trip to Dorset next weekend, strong smell of petrol all the way home, thought it might be slopping out the filler cap...

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Last post by Neddy
17 Mar 2008, 21:47
Early caliper help please.

Last post by CycloneMike « 17 Mar 2008, 21:37
Replies: 2
by CycloneMike » 17 Mar 2008, 20:49

Can anyone tell me if the girling and ATE early calipers are interchangable and do they take the same pads and fitting kit etc.

I was asking in TMS...

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Last post by CycloneMike
17 Mar 2008, 21:37
some more pierburg

Last post by beachiain « 17 Mar 2008, 20:46
Replies: 2
by beachiain » 17 Mar 2008, 19:09

Too much monoxide was in the list of 10 MOT fail items (start the bidding - can anyone beat that this month...). It runs bad when it's cold too, 'bag...

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Last post by beachiain
17 Mar 2008, 20:46
Starter motor disengages to quickly when engine cold?

Last post by ringo « 17 Mar 2008, 20:00
Replies: 7
by ringo » 10 Mar 2008, 16:29

Has anyone had this problem before?

I turn the key and the engine turns over briefly, then the starter motor makes a funny whirring noise and...

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Last post by ringo
17 Mar 2008, 20:00
Clutch Master Cylinder repair

Last post by Simon Baxter « 17 Mar 2008, 19:56
Replies: 4
by Dubmeister » 16 Mar 2008, 17:41

Brake/clutch fluid is leaking out all over driver footwell and I have now determined it is the Clutch master cylinder not the the brakes.

I haven't...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
17 Mar 2008, 19:56
diesel mpg

Last post by T'Onion « 17 Mar 2008, 09:19
Replies: 4
by rubyvan » 16 Mar 2008, 21:17

Can anyone give me some tips on getting more mpg out of a 1.6td jx van with a pop top
cheers
steve

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Last post by T'Onion
17 Mar 2008, 09:19
which injection pump on 1.6td for biodiesel?

Last post by camper « 17 Mar 2008, 07:37
Replies: 7
by 5rise » 15 Mar 2008, 22:15

Hi, can you tell me what fuel injection pump is fitted to the 1.6td? I want to run it on biodiesel and understand the bosch pump is compatible so...

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Last post by camper
17 Mar 2008, 07:37
my engines not happy in the wet

Last post by dink « 17 Mar 2008, 07:32
Replies: 22
by dink » 15 Mar 2008, 21:35
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my t3 is fine in the dry, take it out in the wet she gets all upset
the motor misses, today i drove 150 miles, 35 miles from home she starts missing...
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Last post by dink
17 Mar 2008, 07:32
electric choke

Last post by HarryMann « 16 Mar 2008, 20:44
Replies: 5
by perro » 12 Mar 2008, 22:43

silly question time. If I press the accelerator to activate the choke it works fine until I press the pedal again and the choke drops out. Any Ideas

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Last post by HarryMann
16 Mar 2008, 20:44
best place for a genuine header/expansion tank?

Last post by tonytech « 16 Mar 2008, 20:37
Replies: 5
by mal0r » 16 Mar 2008, 20:17

I was hoping to find one on Brickwerks, but was unlucky. Does anyone know of the best bet for buying a genuine new header/expansion tank for this '89...

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Last post by tonytech
16 Mar 2008, 20:37
Please help broken engine mount.

Last post by SyncroRich « 16 Mar 2008, 20:03
Replies: 10
by SyncroRich » 15 Mar 2008, 16:47

I've started stripping my engine to do the head gaskets mainly but changing pumps and seals etc while it's out.
Nearly all the studs or bolts that go...

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Last post by SyncroRich
16 Mar 2008, 20:03
DJ Crankshaft endfloat

Last post by SyncroRich « 16 Mar 2008, 17:37
Replies: 6
by SyncroRich » 15 Mar 2008, 17:31

How much endfloat is permissable on my 2.1dj?
I have a noticeable clonk clonk when I lift up the flywheel pulley while the engine is on it's back.
Is...

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Last post by SyncroRich
16 Mar 2008, 17:37
knakered 1.9td engine in pickup

Last post by hogseye « 16 Mar 2008, 17:21
Replies: 14
by hogseye » 10 Mar 2008, 23:28

Right this is it i'm bitting the bullet this weekend. Diesel pump is pissing out diesel and the engine uses over a litre of oil every 400 miles, then...

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Last post by hogseye
16 Mar 2008, 17:21
rear springs

Last post by Ian Hulley « 16 Mar 2008, 12:51
Replies: 4
by simony » 15 Mar 2008, 14:34

anybody had rear coil springs lately were from and what price ?
thank simon

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Last post by Ian Hulley
16 Mar 2008, 12:51
Fuel pipe, how long what diameter??

Last post by Bowton Lad « 15 Mar 2008, 19:17
Replies: 9
by pouch » 14 Mar 2008, 15:56

I'm just ordering some replacement bits and forgot to check the fuel hose size. :roll:

It's for a 2.0 CU Aircooled T25.

I am replacing the pipe...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
15 Mar 2008, 19:17
temperature gauge.

Last post by clartsonly « 15 Mar 2008, 13:10
Replies: 18
by lhd » 05 Mar 2008, 20:55
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Ok this is for my brother he has a 1988 1.9 DG and the temp gauge doesn't work.
We have just replaced the sensor with a new one but its made no...
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Last post by clartsonly
15 Mar 2008, 13:10
hand brake

Last post by edoh « 15 Mar 2008, 09:13
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by edoh » 05 Mar 2008, 18:30
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the red 'handbrake' light doesn't come on - brakes work fine - no leaks anywhere - where would i start to look to check/repair?
all hints and...
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Last post by edoh
15 Mar 2008, 09:13
Carbo query

Last post by maxstu « 14 Mar 2008, 22:36
Replies: 7
by maxstu » 13 Mar 2008, 21:29

Running a Pierberg 2e3 carb on my 1986 Transporter.... err! I guess.... cos it's standard equipment.
What's the correct or factory setting for the...

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Last post by maxstu
14 Mar 2008, 22:36
Bubbly oil question...

Last post by VWCamperfan « 14 Mar 2008, 19:42
Replies: 5
by VWCamperfan » 13 Mar 2008, 19:19

Just a quick one.

Changed my reversing light switch on gearbox and noticed a bubbly foam on switch when I took the old one out.
Never had any...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
14 Mar 2008, 19:42
Gearbox question?

Last post by aircooler80 « 14 Mar 2008, 10:08
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by aircooler80 » 14 Mar 2008, 05:18

Hi my mate has a 1.9dg and the engine has gone pop...he has a running turnkey 2.0 litre cu he wants to put in the same van.
Would there be any...

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Last post by aircooler80
14 Mar 2008, 10:08
Exhaust

Last post by Ian Hulley « 13 Mar 2008, 19:32
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by flyingvee » 12 Mar 2008, 22:24

Any advice on where to get an exhaust system for my '84 1900 petrol?

German Swedish French? Just Kampers?

Thanks!!!!

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Last post by Ian Hulley
13 Mar 2008, 19:32
1987 1.6TD JX Dumping Oil under load out of dip stick tube.

Last post by andysimpson « 13 Mar 2008, 19:31
Replies: 39
by dogrady1 » 10 Mar 2008, 16:11
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Hello everyone. I am a new member and I am in serious need of advice. A little history first.

I bought my pride and joy 'Big Red' about a year ago...
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Last post by andysimpson
13 Mar 2008, 19:31
Leaking metal coolant pipe

Last post by richardcn « 13 Mar 2008, 10:01
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by richardcn » 15 Feb 2008, 21:14
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Hi 80-90ers

Can anybody help me with a small but significant problem. I have a coolant leak on my 89 petrol 1.9 DG and I've finally traced it to the...
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Last post by richardcn
13 Mar 2008, 10:01
is there are muppets guide to replacing a t25 watercooled ??

Last post by T'Onion « 13 Mar 2008, 07:38
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by acerimmer5 » 12 Mar 2008, 21:55

Hi - current engine i am advised has passed on to the great engineer in the sky - however i have a spare and some of the gents on here suggested i...

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Last post by T'Onion
13 Mar 2008, 07:38
Wobbly input shaft - oo,er!!

Last post by lhd « 13 Mar 2008, 05:56
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by talkingwhippet » 10 Mar 2008, 21:18

Replacing input shaft seal on gearbox for a diesel where it has been run for a few hundred miles without a spigot shaft bearing. Bearing fitted now...

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13 Mar 2008, 05:56

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