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Engine mount

Last post by funbus1 « 24 Feb 2008, 19:10

by funbus1 » 24 Feb 2008, 19:10

Hi, All. Is the engine mount near the gearbox called the (middle engine mount) As in the JK parts website. Please , Rick. :oops:

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Last post by funbus1
24 Feb 2008, 19:10
Wishbone Bushes.

Last post by maxstu « 24 Feb 2008, 17:17
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by maxstu » 24 Feb 2008, 09:10

Hi all,
Am now mentally set to renew the bushes according the excellent Wilki information.
Any other special tips to prevent it all going belly up...

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Last post by maxstu
24 Feb 2008, 17:17
smoking TDI

Last post by monkeynut « 24 Feb 2008, 14:32

by monkeynut » 24 Feb 2008, 14:32

Hi All
I have a problem with over fueling/black smoke when underload
I have had this problem in the past but that was caused by intercooler pipe...

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Last post by monkeynut
24 Feb 2008, 14:32
Radiator question.

Last post by Danny-Boy « 24 Feb 2008, 13:37
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by Danny-Boy » 24 Feb 2008, 11:35

Good day to all, I`m still in the process of converting the van from air to watercooled,would anyone be able to tell me which is the input and which...

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Last post by Danny-Boy
24 Feb 2008, 13:37
okay first run of the year list to fix :(

Last post by clartsonly « 24 Feb 2008, 11:34
Replies: 20
by clartsonly » 21 Jan 2008, 15:06
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1) Water Leak Airlock / Cap
Still struggling with bleeding this system it always seems fine for an age on the drive, but once at the end of an hour...
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Last post by clartsonly
24 Feb 2008, 11:34
badd..ish omen part 4

Last post by Rusty Red « 24 Feb 2008, 09:03
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by Rusty Red » 23 Feb 2008, 17:45

I is a 1.9 dg,
re previous post bad omen posts - firstly thanks too all that pointed me to the fuel pump, got that done.

In a short test drive...

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Last post by Rusty Red
24 Feb 2008, 09:03
aaz engine question

Last post by Simon Baxter « 23 Feb 2008, 20:39
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by hogseye » 22 Feb 2008, 23:16

wot does the blow off valve do, and should the connection coming of it have a pipe going anywhere? new to turbo engines and know "pooh" about them,...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
23 Feb 2008, 20:39
eber fuel pump

Last post by gally « 23 Feb 2008, 20:37
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by gally » 22 Feb 2008, 13:48

hi can anyone help?
i am looking for fuel pump for b2l eber .pump no 20 1607 45.
i have tried everywhere.?found some similar ones on german ebay but...

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Last post by gally
23 Feb 2008, 20:37
Can I use a CJ Aircooled engine in a T25?

Last post by robthechemist « 23 Feb 2008, 13:32
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by pouch » 21 Feb 2008, 11:45

Still looking to sort my engine problem out.

I have been offered a 2.0 CJ engine and wondered if the case is the same as the 2.0 CU, so that I can...

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Last post by robthechemist
23 Feb 2008, 13:32
Alternative alternators

Last post by JC « 23 Feb 2008, 10:03
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by JC » 23 Feb 2008, 08:33

The alternator on my 16TD has packed up and I need to replace it today! Assuming I can't get one from my local GSF can anyone tell me what other...

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Last post by JC
23 Feb 2008, 10:03
My choke thinks it's on a Ferrari! Please Help!

Last post by ..lee.. « 22 Feb 2008, 21:28
Replies: 5
by Jamie25 » 19 Feb 2008, 20:01

Van's running sweet once warmed up but for the first five minutes from cold the engines trying to race away from me. When driving this is fine, but...

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Last post by ..lee..
22 Feb 2008, 21:28
New style expansion tank and cap use

Last post by Rozzo « 22 Feb 2008, 19:46
Replies: 4
by keytouch » 22 Feb 2008, 17:10

Ok so i collected the new bits from VW today

Just a quick question about their use-

The blue cap has the spout for connecting the top up tank to...

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Last post by Rozzo
22 Feb 2008, 19:46
Gearbox leak

Last post by airhead « 22 Feb 2008, 10:33
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by airhead » 17 Feb 2008, 23:08

Hi folks. Ive a 1.6TD Syncro with 104,000km's on the clock. Couple of problems. I was under my van today (I got the chance to put it over a pit so I...

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Last post by airhead
22 Feb 2008, 10:33
2e3 carb on a DF

Last post by Laurie « 21 Feb 2008, 22:17
Replies: 5
by beachiain » 18 Feb 2008, 19:49

I've got bad problems with my carb and cold starting, sounds like it's running on 2 or 3 cyl's for the first few minutes, gentle throttle makes it...

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Last post by Laurie
21 Feb 2008, 22:17
my coil light

Last post by hermie_74 « 21 Feb 2008, 22:03

by hermie_74 » 21 Feb 2008, 22:03

when i start my diesel the yellow coil light stays on until i activate another electrical thing, ie brake or wipers. some one help

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Last post by hermie_74
21 Feb 2008, 22:03
fuel filter

Last post by dubman « 21 Feb 2008, 17:32
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by dubman » 21 Feb 2008, 15:28

2.1 dj engine , just reading the haynes manual it says i need to depressurise the fuel system ! before changing the fuel filter , its says disconnect...

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Last post by dubman
21 Feb 2008, 17:32
engine change question.

Last post by Laurie « 21 Feb 2008, 11:25
Replies: 8
by bourneid » 20 Feb 2008, 13:58

From a df 1.9 to a 2.1 dj, apart from water pipes, would i need to change the petrol tank for the fuel injection system or put a carb on, and any...

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Last post by Laurie
21 Feb 2008, 11:25
Help! Where should this pipe go?

Last post by Steve P « 21 Feb 2008, 10:45
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by Steve P » 20 Feb 2008, 12:40
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Sorry to trouble you all again guys n gals but help needed!

This pipe comes from the fuel tank and after looking in my trusty Haynes Manual again,...
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Last post by Steve P
21 Feb 2008, 10:45
Brake problem

Last post by alden1957 « 21 Feb 2008, 09:40
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by sendiw » 20 Feb 2008, 18:08

my brake pedal began to feel a bit hard the other dayand I thought maybe the brake cable is sticking.I noticed a dragging effect and having to put my...

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Last post by alden1957
21 Feb 2008, 09:40
puff of smoke whan changing gear or going up hill

Last post by BigTam « 21 Feb 2008, 08:33
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by spike72 » 18 Feb 2008, 18:14

hi all

what could be the problem i have a 1.7 deisel that when the van is under load like changing gear or going up hil i see a puff of smoke what...

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Last post by BigTam
21 Feb 2008, 08:33
AAZ performance?

Last post by moo « 20 Feb 2008, 22:12
Replies: 10
by moo » 17 Feb 2008, 19:31

Hi all, I've recently bought myself a doka with an AAZ conversion and Im slightly worried by its performance.

On the flat it runs well, but the...

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Last post by moo
20 Feb 2008, 22:12
To baffle or not to baffle. That is my question

Last post by Ian Hulley « 20 Feb 2008, 21:49
Replies: 3
by Bendyknees » 20 Feb 2008, 18:43

My baffle has broken in my exhaust again. It sounds like a cow bell being shaken to the rythem of some dodgy hardcore techno tune.
I fitted the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
20 Feb 2008, 21:49
GSF exhaust number

Last post by Laurie « 20 Feb 2008, 21:05
Replies: 4
by mikey9 » 20 Feb 2008, 20:40

Can't seem to find the full exhaust code no at GSF for either a 1.9 DG (late) exhaust or the one without the cold start heater (2.1)

Can anyone help...

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Last post by Laurie
20 Feb 2008, 21:05
Stroppy van wont start

Last post by Bendyknees « 20 Feb 2008, 18:25
Replies: 5
by Bendyknees » 19 Feb 2008, 14:37

Van has been running sweet for ages. Packed her up to come back from ireland(completely rammed+trailer behind), all of a sudden refused to start. Tow...

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Last post by Bendyknees
20 Feb 2008, 18:25
Increasing Revs when warm...

Last post by toomanytoys « 20 Feb 2008, 17:41
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by funkypaul » 20 Feb 2008, 16:40

Posting this for my friend with a van...

Hi all,

Having problems with my T3. When its cold it idles fine, but after the engine warms up the revs...

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Last post by toomanytoys
20 Feb 2008, 17:41
A/c 2.0ltr - rebuilding and uprating engine??

Last post by jason k « 19 Feb 2008, 22:10
Replies: 10
by pouch » 18 Feb 2008, 11:44

I have lost compression on one cylinder and have been looking at my rebuild options. I really need more power to use the van to tow and have looked...

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Last post by jason k
19 Feb 2008, 22:10
Can a coolant return pipe be used as a feed pipe?

Last post by Rozzo « 19 Feb 2008, 21:43
Replies: 5
by keytouch » 19 Feb 2008, 19:36

Moved this question over to Tech from general.

Does anyone know if a second genuine VW return pipe could be used as a feed pipe? Are they similar...

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Last post by Rozzo
19 Feb 2008, 21:43
missfire blues

Last post by maxstu « 19 Feb 2008, 18:36
Replies: 7
by maxstu » 18 Feb 2008, 22:14

Hi all,
Newbie to the forum. However I have been reading and laughing along with the regulars for some time now. But thought it best to introduce...

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Last post by maxstu
19 Feb 2008, 18:36
2.1 oil cooler

Last post by Laurie « 18 Feb 2008, 22:37
Replies: 1
by hammy44 » 18 Feb 2008, 20:22

does any one know if the 2.1 engined t25 had oil cooler as standard or were they an extra mine doesnt have one.ians thread on my ss exhaust topic has...

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Last post by Laurie
18 Feb 2008, 22:37
manifold nut

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 18 Feb 2008, 21:56
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by JC » 18 Feb 2008, 14:57

Anyone know the correct size for the nuts that secure the manifold to the head of a 1600 TD? I just noticed one is missing and I think it would be a...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
18 Feb 2008, 21:56
Westfalia Exhaust bit wanted.......any thoughts please.....

Last post by horlix « 18 Feb 2008, 16:36
Replies: 4
by horlix » 12 Feb 2008, 14:37

Hi guys, Ive recently found the front crossover pipe on my 91 vanagon has a crack in in it and requires a new one, ive phoned round the usual...

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Last post by horlix
18 Feb 2008, 16:36
URGENT !!! Rear Coil Springs

Last post by toomanytoys « 18 Feb 2008, 16:35
Replies: 5
by FlowerPower » 18 Feb 2008, 16:05

Does anyone know if a 1986 1.9DG would have regular or heavy duty rear coil springs? Apparently there are 2 different sorts. How would I tell the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
18 Feb 2008, 16:35
Push rod tubes???

Last post by VWCamperfan « 18 Feb 2008, 12:10
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by mearnsy » 17 Feb 2008, 17:37

Just brought the old girl out of winter hibernation and noticed a lot of oil on the off side heat exchanger, ive been told this is the push rod...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
18 Feb 2008, 12:10
drivers side j tube thingy

Last post by Ian Hulley « 18 Feb 2008, 10:47
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by Frostbus » 17 Feb 2008, 20:56

right just got in.... skinned knuckles missed dubfreeze but beer is helping

the j tube style thing on the drivers side of the bus had cracked last...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
18 Feb 2008, 10:47
Caster and Camber

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 18 Feb 2008, 09:45
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by windysurfer » 17 Feb 2008, 15:24

I need to get this reset as the inner edge of both front tyres is bald. (you can see the thread on the drivers side)

I don't think it was altered...

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Last post by Bilbo Blue
18 Feb 2008, 09:45
Expansion tank woes

Last post by tonytech « 18 Feb 2008, 09:44
Replies: 17
by keytouch » 15 Feb 2008, 18:51
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Kept on having to top up the coolant everytime I went out so had a bit of a root around.
Noticed that my expansion tank is a little odd. Aside from...
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Last post by tonytech
18 Feb 2008, 09:44
exhaust . . .JK's or GSF

Last post by kit « 17 Feb 2008, 23:52
Replies: 1
by garyodevon » 17 Feb 2008, 20:54

Hi all . . .
As it says . . .Need to buy a new zorst for me early 19 DG . . .
Price wise JKs work out 200 notes, as opposed to 235 from GSF
Any ideas...

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Last post by kit
17 Feb 2008, 23:52
5 speed to 4 speed?

Last post by ELVIS « 17 Feb 2008, 21:44

by ELVIS » 17 Feb 2008, 21:44

gotta 86 diesel with a 3H box . looking to change to a four speed for east town driving- fed up tap dancing between 1/2/3 gear!

whats involved ?...

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Last post by ELVIS
17 Feb 2008, 21:44
Engine mount

Last post by funbus1 « 17 Feb 2008, 21:43
Replies: 2
by funbus1 » 17 Feb 2008, 20:17

Hi all, Accelerating off n changing gear when engine is cold. I get a Bump noise, Which engine mount is goosed ? Thnking front one near gear box. Am...

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Last post by funbus1
17 Feb 2008, 21:43
New van niggles

Last post by noss vanagon « 17 Feb 2008, 20:44
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by maxhxc » 16 Feb 2008, 18:31

1. Temperature gauge not working. Would it most likely be the temperature sender?

2. Gives out hot air, but the blower doesn't work.

Any help would...

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Last post by noss vanagon
17 Feb 2008, 20:44
New starter motor!!!!

Last post by A KIRK « 17 Feb 2008, 20:43
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by JK » 15 Feb 2008, 19:36

Hello just wondering where would be the best place to get a new starter motor any help greatly appreciated, cheers

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Last post by A KIRK
17 Feb 2008, 20:43
1600CT to 2.0CU

Last post by dekker « 17 Feb 2008, 17:43
Replies: 7
by dekker » 15 Feb 2008, 21:10

Hi, my 1600CT has hit problems so I'd like to switch to the 2.0CU. Happy enough with carrying out the engine/gearbox swop, but worried if there are...

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Last post by dekker
17 Feb 2008, 17:43
Engine code anomaly

Last post by richardcn « 17 Feb 2008, 17:16

by richardcn » 17 Feb 2008, 17:16

Hi all

Now there's a daunting word, anomaly! Anyway I thought I'd check my registration document having realised that the engine code might be on...

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Last post by richardcn
17 Feb 2008, 17:16
What Are The Symtoms Of Incorrect Bleeding (Coolant)

Last post by ozzy « 17 Feb 2008, 12:42
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by Mark Foss » 16 Feb 2008, 21:06

Hi all!

I have just fitted naw expansion tank, level indicator, cap, temp sender, L shaped metal pipe and replaced all the small diameter pipes in...

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Last post by ozzy
17 Feb 2008, 12:42
Baptism of Fire (Water Actually)

Last post by Laurie « 17 Feb 2008, 12:41
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by Delmumbles » 16 Feb 2008, 11:38

I recently purchased a 1990 Carravelle from a friend. It had a new engine DG about 4,000 miles ago and has recently started throwing water all over...

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Last post by Laurie
17 Feb 2008, 12:41
OK - now I'm scared - (Exhausts)

Last post by Laurie « 17 Feb 2008, 12:23
Replies: 3
by mikey9 » 16 Feb 2008, 22:19

Never spend an hour researching what MIGHT go wrong if you attempt to refit an exhaust on your van.
Searching the prev threads brought up several...

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Last post by Laurie
17 Feb 2008, 12:23
Fitting new discs, New wheel bearings too??

Last post by Mr C « 16 Feb 2008, 22:30
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by wasserleaker » 15 Feb 2008, 18:16

got some shiny new Brembo front discs from GSF to fit to replace the warped and worn old uns, is it a skimp/false economy to re-fit the 'old'...

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Last post by Mr C
16 Feb 2008, 22:30
Aircooled engine problems

Last post by Simon Baxter « 16 Feb 2008, 19:11
Replies: 30
by robthechemist » 11 Feb 2008, 16:24
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Hi all,

I'm the proud owner of a 1980 2.0L Aircooled T25 Devon, but I'm having problems with the power output.

It doesn't have the original CU...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
16 Feb 2008, 19:11
LLE/Bluestar - spring length

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 16 Feb 2008, 10:37
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by Titus A Duxass » 15 Feb 2008, 15:40

I have in front of me a set of supposedly LLE/Bluestar front springs.

Does anyone know how long/high they are in a relaxed state?

The ones I have...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
16 Feb 2008, 10:37
Nancy wont start

Last post by Krisis « 16 Feb 2008, 07:59
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by Krisis » 11 Feb 2008, 22:34
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:) 1.6 jk diesel :)
:( wont start :(

Its in and fitted up with all of the ancilleries. :)

New cam belt all fitted and timed up, new filters and...
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16 Feb 2008, 07:59

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