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Automatic transmission replacement

Last post by dirtyroger « 12 Mar 2008, 22:15
Replies: 5
by dirtyroger » 12 Mar 2008, 17:30

Hi ya'll,

I've just got myself an auto 1.9 panel van, i've been slightly worried about the auto box as when i put it into drive from park it lurches...

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Last post by dirtyroger
12 Mar 2008, 22:15
Clutch Problem

Last post by Blue Thunder « 12 Mar 2008, 19:55
Replies: 33
by Blue Thunder » 04 Mar 2008, 14:04
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Hi folks,
new around here. Recently bought a 1985 diesel rhd t25 and have had bad luck with it so far. Was broken into a week after I bought it but...
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Last post by Blue Thunder
12 Mar 2008, 19:55
Air box? Should there be bracket?

Last post by syncrodoug « 12 Mar 2008, 19:16
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by domiles1 » 12 Mar 2008, 17:09

Is the cylinder on the left of the engine the air filter box/housing?
Should it be held on by a bracket? Mine is just bouncing about in the engine...

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Last post by syncrodoug
12 Mar 2008, 19:16
T25 2.1dj ecu problem?

Last post by wasserleaker « 12 Mar 2008, 18:57
Replies: 16
by boxxie » 10 Jan 2008, 11:38
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For much of last year I have struggled to solve a sudden power loss problem with my 1990 2.1dj petrol/lpg transporter. I'm driving along on lpg and...
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Last post by wasserleaker
12 Mar 2008, 18:57
speedo changing

Last post by clartsonly « 12 Mar 2008, 15:42
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by spike72 » 11 Mar 2008, 18:11

i have german t25 1.7D is it possible to change from kph to mph also to swap over dash clocks to get a rev counter as mine has just temp/fuel guage...

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Last post by clartsonly
12 Mar 2008, 15:42
Ticking sound

Last post by SYNCRO « 11 Mar 2008, 19:25
Replies: 9
by SYNCRO » 10 Mar 2008, 22:25

I've got a ticking noise coming from the rear RH wheel area.

It gets faster as I speed up so I thought it might be a screw/nail or pebble in the...

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Last post by SYNCRO
11 Mar 2008, 19:25
Fan belt Questions

Last post by Syncro G « 11 Mar 2008, 19:15
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by multivanman » 11 Mar 2008, 18:03

Hi

1.6TD engine (Jx) no Power Steering or Air Con!

Have just picked up a replacement Belt from Vw

& have realised that they have given me the...

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Last post by Syncro G
11 Mar 2008, 19:15
where to get a vw replacement engine 1900 petrol

Last post by ermie571 « 11 Mar 2008, 10:34
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by acerimmer5 » 10 Mar 2008, 23:01

Hi some of you may have read my problems with pushrod/core plug - thanks to the people who replied regarding my problem - the end concensus appears...

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Last post by ermie571
11 Mar 2008, 10:34
what are the plugs called that are next to each spark plug

Last post by acerimmer5 « 10 Mar 2008, 23:04
Replies: 12
by acerimmer5 » 08 Mar 2008, 16:49

Hi and help please - water had leaked from hole next to right hand side of engine next to the spark plug nearest the back seat - the AA man told me...

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Last post by acerimmer5
10 Mar 2008, 23:04
Polyurethane suspension bushes - any opinions?

Last post by RJES « 10 Mar 2008, 21:16
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by RJES » 09 Mar 2008, 23:37

I'm going to rebuild the front suspension on my Syncro soon. Someone recommended using polyurethane bushes instead of the rubber VW ones. I like the...

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Last post by RJES
10 Mar 2008, 21:16
Stalling bus

Last post by gwolf65 « 10 Mar 2008, 16:55
Replies: 10
by Pepperami » 29 Feb 2008, 17:09

When it's cold ie early in the morning my van wont tick over straight away. It keeps stalling which is getting on my crotchety old git of a...

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Last post by gwolf65
10 Mar 2008, 16:55
spark plug gap

Last post by gally « 10 Mar 2008, 13:26
Replies: 4
by nutter » 09 Mar 2008, 17:25

does anyone know what the gaps shpuld be on my plugs its a 1.9wc 86 petrol. thanks

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Last post by gally
10 Mar 2008, 13:26
After some more power!

Last post by clartsonly « 10 Mar 2008, 10:48
Replies: 8
by sirving55 » 07 Mar 2008, 23:56

Hi
I have a 1983 1.9 watercooled 5 speed T25 Viking Conversion. As much as I love my bus I can't improve the top speed of 55mph!? I know the van will...

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Last post by clartsonly
10 Mar 2008, 10:48
Red/White/Bluestar and Multivan LLE Help

Last post by windysurfer « 09 Mar 2008, 20:07
Replies: 3
by 3rustateers » 09 Mar 2008, 19:43

I am thinking of buying a multivan (I need something that will fit in the garage) but what spec do these vans have?

What is the difference between a...

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Last post by windysurfer
09 Mar 2008, 20:07
Oil flush

Last post by toomanytoys « 09 Mar 2008, 18:14
Replies: 4
by luckopig » 09 Mar 2008, 07:07

After my tappet experience it was suggested that I flush the engine with Wynns or similar. Lots of conflicting opinions on line. what's the 80-90...

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Last post by toomanytoys
09 Mar 2008, 18:14
It wont start,MMMM!!!!

Last post by edoh « 09 Mar 2008, 17:48
Replies: 11
by Danny-Boy » 08 Mar 2008, 19:13

Please help,my V8 T25 is so close to starting,but it just wont.There are a few things that it may be, my initial feeling is that i have an earthing...

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Last post by edoh
09 Mar 2008, 17:48
starting trouble

Last post by Bowton Lad « 09 Mar 2008, 16:47
Replies: 6
by terrier » 08 Mar 2008, 15:10

I've just been out in my van, 1.6TD and came home and 2 mins later went to start up and nothing! Everything seemed normal and the start up proceedure...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
09 Mar 2008, 16:47
My engine has overheated!

Last post by multivanman « 09 Mar 2008, 16:27
Replies: 15
by multivanman » 05 Mar 2008, 21:11
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Multivan 1.6Td

Help me please as I no nothing about Mechanics!

I have just gone out in the Van when the Battery light (on dash) came on & the Rev...
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Last post by multivanman
09 Mar 2008, 16:27
Re: that ticking noise

Last post by luckopig « 09 Mar 2008, 07:04

by luckopig » 09 Mar 2008, 07:04

Well, listened to everyone, bought some ramps, took a rocker cover off. It was soooo clean and oily it did'nt seem right to muck it about. Put it...

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Last post by luckopig
09 Mar 2008, 07:04
hey aren't exhausts fun.....

Last post by mikey9 « 08 Mar 2008, 21:55
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by mikey9 » 06 Mar 2008, 20:29

Went out to replace gasket between the cast elbow and o/s manifold pipes with a new one.......guess what - blobs of rust (still with the shape of...

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Last post by mikey9
08 Mar 2008, 21:55
Turbo diesel problem

Last post by Spiral « 08 Mar 2008, 19:38
Replies: 3
by Spiral » 08 Mar 2008, 16:57

I'm fairly new to all this and have a 1600 turbo diesel and spots of oil coming from the exhaust. From the info on here (thanks HarryMann) I...

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Last post by Spiral
08 Mar 2008, 19:38
Clutch Master Cylinder leak

Last post by VWCamperfan « 08 Mar 2008, 11:36
Replies: 20
by tosh » 07 Mar 2008, 12:45
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mot is due soon and i've had a small drip from the master cylinder last 6mths, anyone know if the mot guy will fail it if he sees a brake/clutch...
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Last post by VWCamperfan
08 Mar 2008, 11:36
how much is a cam belt change

Last post by toomanytoys « 08 Mar 2008, 10:52
Replies: 16
by spike72 » 06 Mar 2008, 13:56
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been quoted £350 by autofit to have cam belt changed on a t25 lhd 1988 1.7 d

is this price about right or over priced ????
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Last post by toomanytoys
08 Mar 2008, 10:52
Core Plug size

Last post by jed the spread « 08 Mar 2008, 07:45
Replies: 3
by acerimmer5 » 07 Mar 2008, 22:10

Hi - wonder if anyone can help - i have a t25 1.9dg auto petrol watercooled - found out i had a core plug (lower right hand side of engine as you...

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Last post by jed the spread
08 Mar 2008, 07:45
HT leads DG 1986...

Last post by Ian Hulley « 07 Mar 2008, 22:30
Replies: 13
by amazingdave » 07 Mar 2008, 09:43

Hiya,

I can't get the right HT leads from halfrauds, they say they're discontinued?

What lengths are the right leads and where can I get them?...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
07 Mar 2008, 22:30
Coolant Pipe - Desperation!

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 07 Mar 2008, 17:41
Replies: 5
by chuckle-bus-tom » 06 Mar 2008, 17:24

Hi all,

I have been searching high and low for this pipe (circled in red) for two weeks now!

I can't find one anywhere as I don't know the...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
07 Mar 2008, 17:41
VIN no location

Last post by Cheeky John « 07 Mar 2008, 16:12
Replies: 2
by Cheeky John » 07 Mar 2008, 16:05

Hi all does anyone know were to find the bloody vin number on my 85reg bus! I have looked but to no avail. Bloody useless I am!!

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Last post by Cheeky John
07 Mar 2008, 16:12
Exhaust Hangers

Last post by Fox McIntyre « 07 Mar 2008, 10:18
Replies: 3
by maxstu » 06 Mar 2008, 22:45

Will my van fail a MOT if the silencer does not have the hanging brackets and straps attached?
Also will it harm or damage the exhaust system?...

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Last post by Fox McIntyre
07 Mar 2008, 10:18
JX Derv Problem!

Last post by PoloKris « 06 Mar 2008, 23:47
Replies: 10
by PoloKris » 06 Mar 2008, 13:38

hey guys and galls!
nice forum u got here too! had a good read this mornin! !

any way, i have bought my first van, its a 1990 panel van, and its...

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Last post by PoloKris
06 Mar 2008, 23:47
compression figures petrol

Last post by maxstu « 06 Mar 2008, 22:27
Replies: 8
by jaylo264 » 06 Mar 2008, 10:05

Can anyone tell me whether 7-8 bar , i.e. 100-120 lbf/in2 , on all cylinders of a DG 1.9 , done 135k , is reasonable ? ; improves to c . 150 when oil...

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Last post by maxstu
06 Mar 2008, 22:27
1.9 watercooled rumble!

Last post by Fox McIntyre « 06 Mar 2008, 22:27
Replies: 4
by Frostbus » 06 Mar 2008, 21:18

as funds are tight i recently welded up the exhaust on my bus it all works a treat but now it's not so noisey i can hear a rumble! but only at...

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Last post by Fox McIntyre
06 Mar 2008, 22:27
poor oil pressure after changing big end bearings

Last post by 1303r « 06 Mar 2008, 20:59
Replies: 12
by 1303r » 23 Feb 2008, 14:05

hi, i had my heads off my engine to check it over and replaced my big ends and piston rings while i was at it. had ok oil pressure before, 2bar at...

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Last post by 1303r
06 Mar 2008, 20:59
Pierburg

Last post by crampervan « 06 Mar 2008, 19:48

by crampervan » 06 Mar 2008, 19:48

hi all
is there anyone on here that knows there way around a Pierburg carb on a 1900cc dg t25? in essex or around essex? as i would like my carb...

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Last post by crampervan
06 Mar 2008, 19:48
2.1DJ "Kangarooing" and Buzzing Noise from Underne

Last post by ermie571 « 06 Mar 2008, 15:07
Replies: 11
by multiphil » 01 Mar 2008, 11:23

Hi Guys,

Had a look in the wiki and in the first few pages of the forum and I couldnt really find anything similar.

Van - 1988 Westfalia Multivan...

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Last post by ermie571
06 Mar 2008, 15:07
1.7 l with oilers

Last post by wookey « 06 Mar 2008, 14:51
Replies: 1
by caveman » 06 Mar 2008, 14:00

Is there a way without removing the oil pan if my 1.7 l has piston oilers. Someone who knows these motors says that some had/ some didn't , probably...

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Last post by wookey
06 Mar 2008, 14:51
carburettor problem

Last post by tosh « 06 Mar 2008, 12:27

by tosh » 06 Mar 2008, 12:27

Where should the throttle valve adjusting screw be positioned once the engine is warm?

Mine sits under the fast idle cam (see pic) and when there...

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Last post by tosh
06 Mar 2008, 12:27
failed MOT on emissions

Last post by bigfish « 06 Mar 2008, 12:25
Replies: 19
by bigfish » 14 Feb 2008, 13:17
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Firstly ley me explain, i've got a 1988 caravelle that should run a 2.1 but whoever had the van before me put in a 1.9 and used the 2.1 injection...
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Last post by bigfish
06 Mar 2008, 12:25
Newbie - expansion tank question

Last post by Fox McIntyre « 06 Mar 2008, 10:46
Replies: 1
by DavidC » 06 Mar 2008, 09:54

Hi - my first post - great forum!

Recently got our first van, 1.7 diesel, and everything fine until the old flashing red temperature light issue on...

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Last post by Fox McIntyre
06 Mar 2008, 10:46
Water/Temperature senders.

Last post by KarlT « 06 Mar 2008, 10:17
Replies: 3
by KarlT » 05 Mar 2008, 15:16

Hi All. Just wanted to be clear on a couple of points.

I've got a 2.1 DJ 1990 caravelle. Which seems a little flat.

Now are there two Temp senders?...

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Last post by KarlT
06 Mar 2008, 10:17
water leaking from bung hole in bottom right of engine

Last post by manxman « 06 Mar 2008, 08:16
Replies: 3
by acerimmer5 » 05 Mar 2008, 18:18

vw t25 1.9 dg petrol automatic hightop - Can anyone comment - driving along - heard a pop sound (thought i had gone over a hole in road) when 5 miles...

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Last post by manxman
06 Mar 2008, 08:16
choke

Last post by trundletruc « 05 Mar 2008, 20:15
Replies: 7
by Neddy » 02 Mar 2008, 18:16

How can I find out if my automatic choke is working, it's not bad starting but takes a few turns, & then has a habit of stopping unless I've got my...

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Last post by trundletruc
05 Mar 2008, 20:15
power steering

Last post by steve8090 « 05 Mar 2008, 16:13
Replies: 3
by timthetrader » 05 Mar 2008, 09:24

I love my van but I hate the steering and my missus wont drive it, has anyone any info about electrical power steering ie: who could supply and fit...

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Last post by steve8090
05 Mar 2008, 16:13
Cylinder head problem

Last post by Laurie « 05 Mar 2008, 14:21
Replies: 10
by mrbeans » 28 Feb 2008, 19:38

I've lived with a water leak on the cylinder head for about 2 years. But lately its got alot worse so i took the plunge removed the engine and...

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Last post by Laurie
05 Mar 2008, 14:21
heat exchanger hose?

Last post by clartsonly « 05 Mar 2008, 13:10
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by daz1973 » 05 Mar 2008, 12:53

been to gsf and they said go to just campers , is there anywhere else to get.
cheers daz

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Last post by clartsonly
05 Mar 2008, 13:10
Type 4 engine heads.. Replacement?

Last post by Laurie « 05 Mar 2008, 13:03
Replies: 5
by Cliffardo » 04 Mar 2008, 16:12

My T25 has a Aircooled v.w. 2 ltr type 4 engine in it. Always serching for more power I know that the heads from a Porsche 914 are better due to the...

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Last post by Laurie
05 Mar 2008, 13:03
diesel - sounding more tractory

Last post by oldiguana « 04 Mar 2008, 22:55
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by wookey » 04 Mar 2008, 14:15

down are way tractory is a word!
:lol:

Anyhoo my van is sounding a little more diesely after sitting for 4 months. its been for a run and i think...

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Last post by oldiguana
04 Mar 2008, 22:55
Change auto to manual!!!

Last post by billy739 « 04 Mar 2008, 20:03
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by dirtyroger » 04 Mar 2008, 17:04

Hey,

Just got myself a 1.9 auto panel van and for future reference was wandering if it is possible to change it form an auto to a manual???

And...

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Last post by billy739
04 Mar 2008, 20:03
where to get pistons?

Last post by 1303r « 04 Mar 2008, 19:22
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by 1303r » 04 Mar 2008, 17:40

hi, i'm after a set of pistons for my 2.1 motor but i want the lower compression type MV/SS not the 10.5/1 DJ type. anyone know where to look? cheers

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Last post by 1303r
04 Mar 2008, 19:22
AAZ engine & gearbox - Er...?

Last post by Aidan « 04 Mar 2008, 16:03
Replies: 4
by talkingwhippet » 02 Mar 2008, 22:28

Hi - have recently bought a T25 camper with pop-top - A674 OVH if anyone knows it. Has a 1.9TD (AAZ) fitted with 4-speed gearboix (DU).

Couple of...

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Last post by Aidan
04 Mar 2008, 16:03
gear change problems

Last post by Uncle Nick « 04 Mar 2008, 12:16
Replies: 4
by Valedub » 03 Mar 2008, 17:51

Went a run to North Wales Sunday by heck it was cold.
tried to back it in the drive, poor selectionon gears!!!!!!! can't find reverse without a fight...

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04 Mar 2008, 12:16

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