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Aircooled, engine dies in 3rd gear, loss of power.. pls help

Last post by wilse « 30 Nov 2007, 11:50
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by wilse » 30 Nov 2007, 11:25

hi folks

I've an Aircooled T3 2.0L petrol. I haven't used it for a month or so, and file that once I got is started it kept dying, after a drive...

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Last post by wilse
30 Nov 2007, 11:50
engine number on my 1.9 n/a diesel,do dvla actually need it?

Last post by Other-Power « 30 Nov 2007, 11:08
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by oldiguana » 29 Nov 2007, 08:39

yo dudes,ive looked on the wiki and had a good search but cant find the necessary info.......i need to get the documents swapped over from 1.6 to 1.9...

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Last post by Other-Power
30 Nov 2007, 11:08
Governed Dizzy Rotor - why?

Last post by CovKid « 30 Nov 2007, 08:56
Replies: 6
by Shipdrives » 29 Nov 2007, 10:06

:?: Does anyone know why my 1985 water-cooled 1900 engine has (what I think is) a governed distributor rotor (i.e a spring operated contact)? My...

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Last post by CovKid
30 Nov 2007, 08:56
gearbox advice

Last post by toomanytoys « 30 Nov 2007, 07:20
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by rubyvan » 29 Nov 2007, 23:07

can anyone tell me apart from the 1'st two number and letter e.g 3h, is there any difference between the codes and hence boxes or are the rest of the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
30 Nov 2007, 07:20
DG petrol to turbo diesel swap?

Last post by amazingdave « 29 Nov 2007, 20:44
Replies: 7
by amazingdave » 28 Nov 2007, 20:53

Hiya,

What are the issues with going from a DG engine to a 1.6ish turbo diesel?

gearbox? wiring? fuel tank?

and what engine is easiest/best?

Its...

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Last post by amazingdave
29 Nov 2007, 20:44
auxillary water pump

Last post by dave friday « 29 Nov 2007, 19:33
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by dave friday » 28 Nov 2007, 22:57

Evening all, i have to replace the electric water pump fitted to my van ,what do you reccomend .
ta.

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Last post by dave friday
29 Nov 2007, 19:33
Late DG to DJ ... blow by blow

Last post by Ian Hulley « 29 Nov 2007, 12:14
Replies: 4
by Ian Hulley » 28 Nov 2007, 19:19

OK, firstly I like to point everyone in the direction of the 'Thanks' thread over on General Chat. :wink:

Right, the mission was to swap a running,...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
29 Nov 2007, 12:14
2.1 for 1.9

Last post by shepster « 29 Nov 2007, 09:34
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by LUBO » 19 Nov 2007, 12:38

Alright. going to swap my 1.9dg for a 2.1 dj. the 2.1 came from an automatic bus. can i use the clutch from the dg on the dj? kev

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Last post by shepster
29 Nov 2007, 09:34
Finding and fitting an engine

Last post by oldiguana « 29 Nov 2007, 08:34
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by Balaclava » 27 Nov 2007, 17:53

I think my engine might be done for. Ran it with a worn timing belt and now won't go.
How to I begin to go about putting a new engine in and what...

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Last post by oldiguana
29 Nov 2007, 08:34
T25/Ford adapter plate question

Last post by toomanytoys « 29 Nov 2007, 07:57
Replies: 3
by justbuggin » 28 Nov 2007, 17:54

Ok, I've got a T25 (was a 2.1 VW watercooled), but the previous owner put an adapter plate on & married up a 1.6 Ford diesel. Not sure what the box...

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Last post by toomanytoys
29 Nov 2007, 07:57
Where can I buy carb bushings from?

Last post by Taipan « 28 Nov 2007, 22:46
Replies: 5
by Taipan » 28 Nov 2007, 12:09

Hi All
My 2.0 air cool carbs have slight play (1-2mm?) in the carb bushings (Solex 32-34 PDSIT-3). I gather this is a bad thing and may be part of...

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Last post by Taipan
28 Nov 2007, 22:46
Replacing 5 speed gearbox with an auto

Last post by Harico « 28 Nov 2007, 22:35

by Harico » 28 Nov 2007, 22:35

Anyone got any experience of replacing a 5 speed AAP gearbox attached to a DJ engine with a 3 speed Auto box? Frankly I've always found the 5 speed...

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Last post by Harico
28 Nov 2007, 22:35
Strange clutch phenomena

Last post by NewarkNutter « 28 Nov 2007, 18:24
Replies: 6
by NewarkNutter » 27 Nov 2007, 18:42

This happened to me on the way to work yesterday and is getting worse rapidly.
I approached a roundabout, the clutch did not want to let go. I revved...

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Last post by NewarkNutter
28 Nov 2007, 18:24
gearchange squeak

Last post by hunter70 « 28 Nov 2007, 18:22
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by hunter70 » 28 Nov 2007, 11:39

Hi
My gearchange in my T3 A/C yesterday has developed a queak in for and aft movement, the gears are sweet and there`s no slop , it has been...

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Last post by hunter70
28 Nov 2007, 18:22
buzzing from front of van

Last post by Dan Wood « 28 Nov 2007, 17:24
Replies: 4
by rubyvan » 27 Nov 2007, 22:49

Can anyone give me some advice I have recently changed the clutch and box, and you have to press the clutch pedal to the floor to change gear. The...

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Last post by Dan Wood
28 Nov 2007, 17:24
Front Wishbone Upper Ball Joint Syncro

Last post by Iamsyncrodude « 28 Nov 2007, 13:20
Replies: 9
by Iamsyncrodude » 24 Nov 2007, 19:33

Hi

I have just discovered my Front Wishbone Upper Ball Joint has a split in the rubber, I assume this is an MOT failure , are they special for the...

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Last post by Iamsyncrodude
28 Nov 2007, 13:20
gear changes

Last post by COURGETTE « 28 Nov 2007, 13:07
Replies: 2
by rubyvan » 27 Nov 2007, 22:57

Having trouble getting it into 1'st especially and this gets worse in all the gears when the box has warmed up. The van has had a recon box in and...

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Last post by COURGETTE
28 Nov 2007, 13:07
New carbs fitted: what to do with breather pipe?

Last post by mgm « 27 Nov 2007, 23:47
Replies: 6
by mgm » 01 Nov 2007, 14:51

New carbs fitted and they've left the engine breather pipe with an extension and tied it off under the van pointing forward :?: ??

What do others do...

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Last post by mgm
27 Nov 2007, 23:47
Timing belt?

Last post by ..lee.. « 27 Nov 2007, 22:08
Replies: 4
by Balaclava » 27 Nov 2007, 17:29

I posted here about a month ago about my van breaking down coming over Shap in Northumbria. I later found out it was a worn timing belt and I could...

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Last post by ..lee..
27 Nov 2007, 22:08
cam pulley

Last post by jonk65 « 27 Nov 2007, 21:25
Replies: 4
by jonk65 » 27 Nov 2007, 00:17

Hi posted a topic up earlier on this subject. I have now found out what is wrong with the pulley ( this pulley drives the oil pump and the vac pump.)...

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Last post by jonk65
27 Nov 2007, 21:25
leetle puddle - beeg trouble?

Last post by v-lux « 27 Nov 2007, 14:45
Replies: 6
by edoh » 25 Nov 2007, 21:45

crap rhyme but hey - it's sunday night! -

when the the t25 water cooled petrol 1913cc 1990 year - single carb campervan - phew - is parked up - a...

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Last post by v-lux
27 Nov 2007, 14:45
Testing an auto box.

Last post by toomanytoys « 27 Nov 2007, 14:40
Replies: 3
by KarlT » 10 Nov 2007, 20:34

Hello all.

I'm after a 2.1 auto caravelle with PAS for the better half's main transport.

Have never owned or even driven a T3 auto & was wondering...

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Last post by toomanytoys
27 Nov 2007, 14:40
not running smooth

Last post by jason k « 27 Nov 2007, 08:07
Replies: 11
by colouredFunk » 16 Nov 2007, 23:27

hi, van isn't running smooth especially as slower speeds, 30 - 65. it feels slightly juddery or jerky. Anything over 65mph and it feels better. but...

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Last post by jason k
27 Nov 2007, 08:07
wet/dry good/bad gear change

Last post by Ian Hulley « 26 Nov 2007, 09:02
Replies: 4
by CovKid » 25 Nov 2007, 21:12

Heres a good un:

Dry warm weather - crap stubborn gear change

Wet miserable weather - smooth easy gear change.

Ideas?

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Last post by Ian Hulley
26 Nov 2007, 09:02
Heat Shields

Last post by hobopatch « 24 Nov 2007, 20:29
Replies: 2
by hobopatch » 24 Nov 2007, 20:03

I'm about to fit new heat shields onto JX manifold then onto an AAZ can anybody tell me if there is a gap between the shield and manifold if so how...

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Last post by hobopatch
24 Nov 2007, 20:29
Best manual for 1.6TD ?

Last post by hobopatch « 24 Nov 2007, 19:50
Replies: 2
by malverner » 23 Nov 2007, 22:39

What is the best manual for 1.6TD ? I don't think there's a Haynes...

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Last post by hobopatch
24 Nov 2007, 19:50
2.0 air cooled heads, handed?

Last post by meggles « 24 Nov 2007, 18:50
Replies: 2
by meggles » 24 Nov 2007, 18:34

As in the title. Are the Cylinder heads on the 2.0 air cooled engines handed or can they be fitted either side? need to know 'cos I am selling one!

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Last post by meggles
24 Nov 2007, 18:50
gear lever

Last post by meggles « 24 Nov 2007, 17:13
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by meggles » 24 Nov 2007, 13:42

Hi, need to know sharpish. is the gear lever on a 2.0 A/C the same as on a 1986 1.6 turbo diesel? PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks

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Last post by meggles
24 Nov 2007, 17:13
alternator

Last post by meggles « 24 Nov 2007, 17:09
Replies: 2
by meggles » 24 Nov 2007, 13:47

Should also have asked but I am sure the answer is no. is the A/C alternator suitable for a 1986 1.6 turbo diesel

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Last post by meggles
24 Nov 2007, 17:09
exhaust query

Last post by g60steve « 23 Nov 2007, 19:40
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by lhd » 23 Nov 2007, 19:36

My Brother needs a new exhaust for his 1988/9 Autohomes Carisma.
His engine is a 1915cc DG, is there only one type of exhaust for this engine or an...

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Last post by g60steve
23 Nov 2007, 19:40
adlusting clutch slave cylinder

Last post by lhd « 23 Nov 2007, 18:27
Replies: 6
by rubyvan » 20 Nov 2007, 17:43

can anyone tell me if it is possible to adjust the slave cylinder? (bar getting a new cylinder), as pedal is to the floor when changing gear the van...

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Last post by lhd
23 Nov 2007, 18:27
Problem changing plugs

Last post by kevtherev « 23 Nov 2007, 17:49
Replies: 12
by S.Richardson » 13 Nov 2007, 20:40

Putting new plugs into my 1.9 DG boxter engine and the plug has seperated from the outside thread
leaving the thread part of the plug left in the...

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Last post by kevtherev
23 Nov 2007, 17:49
alternative alternaters?

Last post by Reco « 23 Nov 2007, 09:53
Replies: 8
by Reco » 21 Nov 2007, 13:56

Anyone know of other alternaters that'll fit t25?

My sons 1.9 just given up and prefers price range of local scrappers -obviously no t25's present...

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Last post by Reco
23 Nov 2007, 09:53
Distributor vac advance unit fitting

Last post by tobzman « 22 Nov 2007, 16:13
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by tobzman » 22 Nov 2007, 12:04

Hi

I've got a new vac advance unit to fit on my distributor this weekend, the van is a 2.0 CU
My question is can the vac unit be removed/refitted...

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Last post by tobzman
22 Nov 2007, 16:13
I've got a wobble!!!

Last post by COURGETTE « 22 Nov 2007, 13:37
Replies: 11
by COURGETTE » 21 Nov 2007, 13:17

On my steering wheel, only when i'm doing about 20-30 mph. tyre pressure ok, could it be the tracking ?

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Last post by COURGETTE
22 Nov 2007, 13:37
83 1.6d panel van 1Y, gear box and fule pump questions

Last post by ringo « 22 Nov 2007, 08:08
Replies: 2
by elastic mike » 21 Nov 2007, 20:46

recently fitted a 1Y engine to my 1.6d 4 speed van and I'm thinking of upgrading to a 5 speed gear box, and posibly a 1.8 16v gti engine, I have...

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Last post by ringo
22 Nov 2007, 08:08
air-cooled heating

Last post by ..lee.. « 21 Nov 2007, 21:13
Replies: 18
by edmundator » 13 Nov 2007, 19:29
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2
sorry to bring this up again...

I have looked through old threads (including one of my own) but what I would like to do, at no small expense to the...
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Last post by ..lee..
21 Nov 2007, 21:13
gearbox questions

Last post by camper « 21 Nov 2007, 16:19
Replies: 7
by j_robi » 20 Nov 2007, 18:28

have a friend thats got a 1.6 td jetta engine for his current 1.6 straight diesel camper. What is the best gearbox for him to buy? is it a petrol 4...

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Last post by camper
21 Nov 2007, 16:19
Starting prob`s ?????

Last post by ermie571 « 21 Nov 2007, 08:58
Replies: 7
by Smiler » 29 Oct 2007, 18:25

It only starts from cold off the battery :? The starter turns the motor very slowly, hot or cold, but it bumps off at the first go when hot :?

From...

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Last post by ermie571
21 Nov 2007, 08:58
EXHAUST SYSTEM 1.9DG (EARLY TYPE >8/85)

Last post by Bowton Lad « 21 Nov 2007, 00:42
Replies: 8
by Bowton Lad » 14 Nov 2007, 14:57

Next Monday my van is going into a garage in Bolton to have a complete new exhaust system. The 4 manifold pipes & the tail pipe have been purchased...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
21 Nov 2007, 00:42
Engine number location..........

Last post by Smiler « 20 Nov 2007, 22:25
Replies: 3
by Smiler » 20 Nov 2007, 20:48

Apologies but I have searched through the site :oops:

Where would I find the engine number on my camper please, it`s a 1985 model, watercooled with...

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Last post by Smiler
20 Nov 2007, 22:25
Pierburg carb - identity parade

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 Nov 2007, 23:23
Replies: 4
by morzov » 19 Nov 2007, 17:46

Bought an overhaul kit from GSF for my 2E3 carb.

However, apart from no1 on attached which is obvious can't see what the other parts in the kit are...

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 Nov 2007, 23:23
what's the 'standard' VW oil?

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 Nov 2007, 23:12
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by stevewright76 » 01 Nov 2007, 17:49
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2
Just run out of my Elf 15-40w. When I was at gasure got talking to Steve about oil - he uses the 'standard' german VW-recommended 15-40w...
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Last post by toomanytoys
19 Nov 2007, 23:12
Accelerator Cable probs.

Last post by Fritz « 19 Nov 2007, 22:37
Replies: 1
by Willoughby » 18 Nov 2007, 16:36

Hi All

Just got some replacement parts for my accelerator. They are similar but not identical to the original.
I know this happens all the time...

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Last post by Fritz
19 Nov 2007, 22:37
Auto gearbox fluid levels

Last post by Dubstar « 19 Nov 2007, 22:31
Replies: 7
by rongob » 14 Nov 2007, 13:52

I know that the auto transmission fluid is checked after bringing the engine temperture up to operating levels but does anybody know what the...

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Last post by Dubstar
19 Nov 2007, 22:31
timing belt pulley

Last post by andysimpson « 19 Nov 2007, 21:20
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by jonk65 » 19 Nov 2007, 14:47

I have 1.9 diesel engine in my T25 it look like it's come from a Seat (as its got a Seat S on the cam cover). It's in a garage at the moment and they...

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Last post by andysimpson
19 Nov 2007, 21:20
dodgy gearbox ???

Last post by HarryMann « 19 Nov 2007, 19:36
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by flateric » 19 Nov 2007, 09:44

hi guys, new to the scene and a dummy with mechanics, my westy 5 speed gearbox is driving me nuts, sloppy lever i can live with. changing up o.k but...

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Last post by HarryMann
19 Nov 2007, 19:36
soggy springs

Last post by Simon Baxter « 19 Nov 2007, 19:34
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by potterpottybus » 19 Nov 2007, 00:10

hi i bought some secondhand springs a while ago to put my westy california back to standard height after havin some problems and clearance issues...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
19 Nov 2007, 19:34
DG exhaust

Last post by Bowton Lad « 19 Nov 2007, 01:18
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by sandcrawler » 18 Nov 2007, 22:36

Can anyone tell me if the exhaust systems on the early & late DG engines (1.9 petrol) are interchangable ? i have an early engine to replace the worn...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
19 Nov 2007, 01:18
choke adjustment

Last post by fairwynds « 18 Nov 2007, 21:31
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by Hacksawbob » 15 Nov 2007, 21:35

which way is for winter?

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18 Nov 2007, 21:31

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