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1600TD using lots of oil, blowing white smoke!

Last post by Andy Wardle « 13 Dec 2007, 17:06
Replies: 8
by Andy Wardle » 11 Dec 2007, 10:55

Using lots of oil......
I use the bus as a daily driver and every week I get through about a litre of oil, i.e. if I fill it to the max mark on the...

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Last post by Andy Wardle
13 Dec 2007, 17:06
LEAK!!!PLASTIC WATER PIPES TO REPLACE METAL ONES???

Last post by transportersrule « 12 Dec 2007, 21:30
Replies: 9
by transportersrule » 12 Dec 2007, 17:09

hi there
I have a leak in one of the long metal water pipes under the van. typically it is over the diesel tank :(
Ive read sumwhere on here but...

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Last post by transportersrule
12 Dec 2007, 21:30
URGENT -Oil change-no sump washer and cant see where it goes

Last post by Rozzo « 12 Dec 2007, 18:55
Replies: 7
by keytouch » 12 Dec 2007, 12:56

Just started doing an oil change.
Undid the sump plug bolt thing and oil started coming out of the little slot underneath
There was no washer and...

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Last post by Rozzo
12 Dec 2007, 18:55
Gear box

Last post by Aidan « 11 Dec 2007, 22:44
Replies: 1
by jojorose » 11 Dec 2007, 20:19

My third gear has been crunching for five years, before i had a new clutch i could sort of waggle my way around it, now its tight and i cant. Anyway...

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Last post by Aidan
11 Dec 2007, 22:44
A question about hydraulic tappets?

Last post by jason k « 11 Dec 2007, 20:53
Replies: 8
by Taipan » 08 Dec 2007, 11:23

Hi All

Apparantly my 1980 air cool 2.0 has hydraulic tappetts. Are these a reliable unit or do they need servicing/replacing periodicaly?

Many...

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Last post by jason k
11 Dec 2007, 20:53
Cork sump gasket- will it leak?

Last post by andysimpson « 11 Dec 2007, 19:14
Replies: 1
by PhilXXJ » 11 Dec 2007, 19:11

I fitted my AAZ engine with a cork gasket from gsf. Just waiting for 5 sp. box then it can go in, however i was looking at some old threads and found...

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Last post by andysimpson
11 Dec 2007, 19:14
starting conumdrum

Last post by ermie571 « 11 Dec 2007, 18:59
Replies: 2
by ermie571 » 11 Dec 2007, 18:24

ok, this one has us beat....

We had lazy starting on the van 2.1 lpg elite recon.

did the earths...made a huge difference. This morning oafter...

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Last post by ermie571
11 Dec 2007, 18:59
head gasket problem?? quick answer needed please

Last post by airhead « 11 Dec 2007, 15:59
Replies: 4
by MattyGreg05 » 09 Dec 2007, 21:47

Hey guys,

Anyone have an idea of how much work it would take to fix this problem?

Suspected head gasket gone on diesel 2.4 1990 T4 van.
The van...

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Last post by airhead
11 Dec 2007, 15:59
twin carbs on a DG engine

Last post by autohausdolby « 11 Dec 2007, 08:52
Replies: 2
by dink » 09 Dec 2007, 01:13

i have a DG code engine in my T3, the pierberg carb is not so good, it leaks
i have been offered a pair of carbs from an Aircooled 2LTR engine
i was...

2 Replies

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Last post by autohausdolby
11 Dec 2007, 08:52
Heating question.

Last post by Smiler « 11 Dec 2007, 07:57

by Smiler » 11 Dec 2007, 07:57

Hello guys,
other than Propex or Erber` is there are cheaper heater available? Are these open flame type safe to use in a confind space? We would...

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Last post by Smiler
11 Dec 2007, 07:57
Sump copper washers

Last post by jamesc76 « 10 Dec 2007, 19:32
Replies: 10
by keytouch » 08 Dec 2007, 21:06

Wanting to do an oil change on my camper however i'm struggling to find the copper washer for the sump drain plug.

I have the 1600 n/a Diesel, CS...

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Last post by jamesc76
10 Dec 2007, 19:32
Type 4 Aircooled oiler cooler help

Last post by mattrsa « 10 Dec 2007, 09:03
Replies: 3
by mattrsa » 09 Dec 2007, 20:14

Hi Guys

This is really starting to get to me now and could do with some advice.

After taking the van for a drive the other day and then parking it...

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Last post by mattrsa
10 Dec 2007, 09:03
I'd like to upgrade my engine... a little advice please?

Last post by jed the spread « 10 Dec 2007, 07:09
Replies: 3
by Jenks » 09 Dec 2007, 21:54

Hello All
I have a 1985 Panel van, with a very tired 1.6 N/a Diesel engine in it.
it's smokey and slow and is going to need sorting soon. i...

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Last post by jed the spread
10 Dec 2007, 07:09
flat spot/erratic idle (infuriating !!!)

Last post by guz « 09 Dec 2007, 15:52
Replies: 4
by guz » 09 Dec 2007, 13:03

flat spot at about 2.5k, tickover
troubles, hunting (boucing up and down
by about .2k.)

servo pipe is fine.

otherwise pulls okay.

standard 1.9 DG.

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Last post by guz
09 Dec 2007, 15:52
ENGINE said 'Goodbye'

Last post by maximus « 09 Dec 2007, 06:31
Replies: 3
by Krisis » 07 Dec 2007, 20:09

I have / had a 1600 CS on a 4 speed box and I was on my way to the MOT station when piston number 4 sad sod off
I put new Injectors in after having...

3 Replies

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Last post by maximus
09 Dec 2007, 06:31
Low oil pressure 1600TD JX

Last post by andysimpson « 08 Dec 2007, 21:55
Replies: 8
by belgianbill » 07 Dec 2007, 18:51

Just finished rebuilding my JX with brand new cylinder head and recon turbo. On start up all OK but after driving for 7-8 miles from cold the oil...

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Last post by andysimpson
08 Dec 2007, 21:55
URGENT HELP! belts?

Last post by Jenks « 08 Dec 2007, 16:42
Replies: 4
by Jenks » 08 Dec 2007, 10:56

Hello All 1st post an all that, hoping someone can help.

i have a 1985 1.6 deisel n/a Panel van, driving home the other night and the battery light...

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Last post by Jenks
08 Dec 2007, 16:42
Adding a turbo?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 07 Dec 2007, 20:00
Replies: 6
by keytouch » 07 Dec 2007, 15:55

Ok, here goes-

Forgive me if this is an absolutely stupid question, but I know nothiong about engines.

I currently have a stock 1600 Diesel CS...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
07 Dec 2007, 20:00
Brake fluid leak

Last post by tim « 07 Dec 2007, 15:50

by tim » 07 Dec 2007, 15:50

Got fluid leaking from behind the brake pedal...Its a 2lt model. Had the dash top off and theres no signs of leaks there. It seems to be coming from...

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Last post by tim
07 Dec 2007, 15:50
Van cuts out - usually going around a corner!??

Last post by Mocki « 07 Dec 2007, 11:57
Replies: 10
by irishkeet » 05 Dec 2007, 14:48

Hi
I have a 1980 2l Aircooled westy high top

Van sometimes cuts out while driving, I've noticed that this mainly happens when turning a corner...

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Last post by Mocki
07 Dec 2007, 11:57
popping carbs

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 07 Dec 2007, 08:53
Replies: 4
by leroy99 » 06 Dec 2007, 11:03

after a few weeks of putting up with rough running of the van i decided to give the carbs a good strip and clean, problem is i adjusted the basic...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
07 Dec 2007, 08:53
What should i change while the engine is out?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 06 Dec 2007, 21:16
Replies: 15
by shepster » 05 Dec 2007, 16:53
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I'm about to swap an early 1.9 for a late 2.1 so apart from the water system (early to late) i'm going to change the clutch as a matter of...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
06 Dec 2007, 21:16
gearbox compatability

Last post by R0B « 06 Dec 2007, 17:40
Replies: 2
by rubyvan » 06 Dec 2007, 16:42

Can anyone tell me if the same code gearboxes but from different years
e.g a 1988 3h box and a 1990 3h box, are compatable?
So can i put the 1990...

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Last post by R0B
06 Dec 2007, 17:40
Which starter motor?

Last post by shepster « 06 Dec 2007, 12:07
Replies: 6
by shepster » 05 Dec 2007, 15:30

I am about to swap my 1.9 for a 2.1, can i use my 1.9 starter motor as it was only reconditioned a couple of months ago, or will i have to use the...

6 Replies

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Last post by shepster
06 Dec 2007, 12:07
New engine?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 05 Dec 2007, 21:18
Replies: 5
by just-like-that » 05 Dec 2007, 17:27

Can anyone tell me what diesel engines in their opinion are the best if a replacement were needed for my G reg T25. Friend of mine says Peugeot or...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
05 Dec 2007, 21:18
smokey start up

Last post by peasant « 05 Dec 2007, 13:03
Replies: 12
by just-like-that » 05 Dec 2007, 12:25

I have a very smokey 1.7 diesel engine. It smokes like hell when cold then seems to be ok. Does anyone think this is BAD news?

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Last post by peasant
05 Dec 2007, 13:03
HELP!!! Diesel 1.9 ADG engine help

Last post by andysimpson « 04 Dec 2007, 21:34
Replies: 5
by fergus77 » 04 Dec 2007, 08:17

Ok guys, maybe buying another camper that has a blown ADG 1.9 diesel engine and have a few questions....

1: Where does thiss engine come from, ie:...

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Last post by andysimpson
04 Dec 2007, 21:34
H&R Suspension Cup kit

Last post by Simon Baxter « 04 Dec 2007, 20:00
Replies: 2
by nesty » 04 Dec 2007, 00:10

Has anybody used H&R suspension (cup) coil over products on their T25 before? OK I know expsensive, but want to do the lowering right first time....

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Last post by Simon Baxter
04 Dec 2007, 20:00
Erratic start/running 82 transporter

Last post by andybeedub « 04 Dec 2007, 16:10
Replies: 5
by andybeedub » 21 Nov 2007, 14:44

I have a 82 transporter with air cooled 2l engine, automatic box, automatic chokes and it has recently been reconditioned by a mate and me (he's a...

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Last post by andybeedub
04 Dec 2007, 16:10
spigot bearing

Last post by Ian Hulley « 04 Dec 2007, 15:18
Replies: 11
by rubyvan » 03 Dec 2007, 17:47

CAn anyone tell what a spigot bearing is used for and when you would ned to change it.
cheers
steve

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Last post by Ian Hulley
04 Dec 2007, 15:18
Carb help west sussex

Last post by mortcars « 04 Dec 2007, 13:54

by mortcars » 04 Dec 2007, 13:54

Hi, ive bought a weber carb set-up but after a bit of thought ive decided to stay stock for now so ive got a new gasket set and was wondering if...

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Last post by mortcars
04 Dec 2007, 13:54
Cooling pipe confusion....?

Last post by Krisis « 03 Dec 2007, 22:53
Replies: 1
by Other-Power » 30 Nov 2007, 11:11

Hi all

I have a 1.6 na CS engine,

I would like to know which cooling pipe is the pipe that goes to the heater?

I believe its the one that comes...

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Last post by Krisis
03 Dec 2007, 22:53
Dead Clutch

Last post by Easy Tiger « 03 Dec 2007, 21:58
Replies: 4
by Easy Tiger » 03 Dec 2007, 19:42

Hi all

been a while since I posted but have been very very busy.

Still enjoying my van (83 1.9l Holdsworth) but recently noticed that the biting...

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Last post by Easy Tiger
03 Dec 2007, 21:58
Throttle cable mount

Last post by mike the van « 03 Dec 2007, 19:57

by mike the van » 03 Dec 2007, 19:57

The saga continues , still trying to get van on the road after held back by the weather.

Have fitted pir of Dell 36 's and linkages, but trying to...

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Last post by mike the van
03 Dec 2007, 19:57
Turbo whistle..

Last post by wasserleaker « 03 Dec 2007, 19:48
Replies: 3
by wasserleaker » 01 Dec 2007, 17:37

anyone know what could make a turbo suddenly develop a whistle on acceleration? it's on a mates JX 1600 turbo diesel crew cab, someone he knows...

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Last post by wasserleaker
03 Dec 2007, 19:48
Fuel Pump - 1.6td

Last post by airhead « 03 Dec 2007, 17:10
Replies: 5
by suedehead » 02 Dec 2007, 14:20

Having some issues getting my engine started, the bloke that came out to have a look at it reckoned that the solenoid in the fuel pump had...

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Last post by airhead
03 Dec 2007, 17:10
1.6 td shreds alternator belt [stumped]

Last post by colinMSC « 03 Dec 2007, 14:06
Replies: 5
by colinMSC » 28 Nov 2007, 17:17

hi . not often do i get stuck but im at a loss with this one.
heres the problem the alternator belt keeps on shreding .
everything seems good .
new...

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Last post by colinMSC
03 Dec 2007, 14:06
Gear selection stiffer in cold weather....

Last post by kathyshack « 03 Dec 2007, 08:33
Replies: 6
by wasserleaker » 01 Dec 2007, 17:23

is it normal for the gearshift to be a bit harder when the weather gets a bit baltic?? when first setting off with a cold engine.
its fine after a...

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Last post by kathyshack
03 Dec 2007, 08:33
clutch

Last post by ..lee.. « 02 Dec 2007, 19:16
Replies: 6
by rubyvan » 01 Dec 2007, 16:25

How would i know if i have had the wrong size clutch fitted to my van i.e would a 228mm clutch work in an engine for a 215mm clutch. Why do I ask...

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Last post by ..lee..
02 Dec 2007, 19:16
warm gearbox and gear change probs

Last post by toomanytoys « 02 Dec 2007, 17:49
Replies: 1
by rubyvan » 02 Dec 2007, 17:26

does anyone know why changing gear gets worse when the gearbox/van has warmed, tends to get stuck not good!!. Any one suggest a check list of things...

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Last post by toomanytoys
02 Dec 2007, 17:49
Webasto Heater - can it preheat my engine

Last post by manxman « 02 Dec 2007, 12:20
Replies: 7
by Iamsyncrodude » 30 Nov 2007, 14:08

Hi again a start of yet another thread.

Webasto Heater - apart from internal heating can it preheat my engine for a good winters morning start :)...

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Last post by manxman
02 Dec 2007, 12:20
Solex throttle spindle bushings

Last post by lukewheels « 02 Dec 2007, 11:10
Replies: 5
by lukewheels » 21 Nov 2007, 18:33

My '81 a/c 2.0L on twin solex carbs won't settle to idle. I think it needs the bushings on the end of the spindle that opens the carbs replacing. Any...

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Last post by lukewheels
02 Dec 2007, 11:10
S.U. Carbs

Last post by wasserleaker « 01 Dec 2007, 19:26
Replies: 24
by Dubstar » 28 Nov 2007, 10:13
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Just wondering if anyone has put S.U.'s on their van, and if it was any good. Or even those funky little Minnow Fish carbs? I know how to do it -...
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Last post by wasserleaker
01 Dec 2007, 19:26
gearchange squeak 2nd addition

Last post by hunter70 « 01 Dec 2007, 13:14

by hunter70 » 01 Dec 2007, 13:14

Hands up all those that knew there was a nylon bush hidden above the Tank on the gearchange rod . I`ve just found it , the bush is broken and the rod...

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Last post by hunter70
01 Dec 2007, 13:14
Soiled Plugs / Power Down

Last post by Dubstar « 01 Dec 2007, 11:23
Replies: 20
by Dubstar » 24 Nov 2007, 00:16
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I took my van in for it's MOT and the only thing it failed on was the emissions. The CO was ok, but the hydrocarbons were at 3000. Apparently a pass...
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Last post by Dubstar
01 Dec 2007, 11:23
STUCK IN GEAR (EMERGANCY HELP NEEDED!!)

Last post by toomanytoys « 01 Dec 2007, 08:29
Replies: 15
by Tommy D » 29 Nov 2007, 18:26
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hey im at work went to move my 89 t25 pickup and its stuck in gear!! drove here fine......

managed to rock it out of gear but when i put it in 1st...
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Last post by toomanytoys
01 Dec 2007, 08:29
Front brake back plate

Last post by ..lee.. « 30 Nov 2007, 21:14
Replies: 8
by blancowesty » 28 Nov 2007, 15:48

My local garage has inspected underneath my camper (1990 Westfalia Atlantic) and is about to change the badly corroded brake pipe spltter valve...

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Last post by ..lee..
30 Nov 2007, 21:14
What's the second temp sender for?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Nov 2007, 19:52
Replies: 6
by morzov » 30 Nov 2007, 16:04

There appears to be 2 temp senders on my van (1.9 petrol). I've sussed that the one at the 12 0 clock position under the thermostat is the one that...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Nov 2007, 19:52
Overheating.

Last post by Mocki « 30 Nov 2007, 12:59
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by Bushidodragon_76 » 30 Nov 2007, 12:38

Morning all, I'm after a little advise regarding my T25 1984 Water cooled 1.9 petrol.
The little problem I have is it is overheating when...

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Last post by Mocki
30 Nov 2007, 12:59
Petrol pump blanking plate?

Last post by cumbriankeith « 30 Nov 2007, 11:54
Replies: 4
by Shipdrives » 29 Nov 2007, 10:32

Having changed to an electric fuel pump, where can I get a mechanical pump blanking plate for a 1980 air-cooled 2.0 automatic? As it's now redundant,...

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30 Nov 2007, 11:54

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