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juddering on motorway cruising

Last post by munnyella « 01 Nov 2007, 20:26
Replies: 5
by nesty » 28 Oct 2007, 13:02

Hi All

I got a slight intermitent prob with my T25 watercooled. All ok around town, but get it on a motorway crusing 65-70mph. After a while...

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Last post by munnyella
01 Nov 2007, 20:26
what's the 'standard' VW oil?

Last post by stevewright76 « 01 Nov 2007, 17:44

by stevewright76 » 01 Nov 2007, 17:44

Can;t remember the brand - have a 2l Aircooled, been using 15-40W elf oil (cheap in france) now finished...

Which is the VW recommended oil? Steve...

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Last post by stevewright76
01 Nov 2007, 17:44
Deisel Tank

Last post by S.Richardson « 31 Oct 2007, 21:17

by S.Richardson » 31 Oct 2007, 21:17

It mind sound daft but I am in the process of converting a deisel to petrol what I want to know can I use the existing tank if I purge it or do I...

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Last post by S.Richardson
31 Oct 2007, 21:17
Brakes and starting

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Oct 2007, 18:46
Replies: 5
by Mark Davies » 29 Oct 2007, 21:10

Two quick questions:

1. Would you change the wheel bearings as a matter of course when replacing front brake disks?

2a. Can I buy the thinner red...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Oct 2007, 18:46
Fuel Tank ....... Knackered

Last post by mikey9 « 30 Oct 2007, 17:36
Replies: 10
by The Reverend Pimp Daddy » 24 Oct 2007, 16:52

Shell Island tommorrow, just filled it up.....Nasty smell of petrol....looked underneath......a kin great puddle of my money lying on the concrete....

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Last post by mikey9
30 Oct 2007, 17:36
HELP WANTED, TUNING TWIN CARBS IN DORSET T25 CAMPER

Last post by ELVIS « 30 Oct 2007, 09:09
Replies: 3
by Natasha » 29 Oct 2007, 13:58

Hi,
Does anyone know anybody in Dorset who can help us tune up our T25 camper. The carbs need sorting out. Van is stalling at nearly every...

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Last post by ELVIS
30 Oct 2007, 09:09
diesel fuel starvation/air getting in help!!!

Last post by moonshine « 29 Oct 2007, 23:01
Replies: 6
by moonshine » 29 Oct 2007, 08:04

Well,its not played up for a while now,so I suppose it was my turn !

The problem started over a week ago now,when zooming down the M1 to London,had...

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Last post by moonshine
29 Oct 2007, 23:01
diesel and turbo diesel problem

Last post by andysimpson « 29 Oct 2007, 22:17
Replies: 8
by jonk65 » 20 Oct 2007, 09:51

Hi have just got a 1.9d camper and I have a 1.6td could take all the turbo parts off the 1.6td and fit them to the 1.9d. Or will this be a big...

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Last post by andysimpson
29 Oct 2007, 22:17
electric fuel pump for 2.0 A/C

Last post by Sir Chad « 29 Oct 2007, 18:05
Replies: 6
by edmundator » 27 Oct 2007, 15:14

My fuel pump appears to have packed up on the 2.0 A/C.

As mechanical pumps aren't available from anywhere, I'd like some advice on a good electric...

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Last post by Sir Chad
29 Oct 2007, 18:05
Extreme oil pressure under load (2.1 Petrol)

Last post by Simon Baxter « 28 Oct 2007, 23:48
Replies: 2
by tstrangward » 27 Oct 2007, 13:08

Just bought this 2.1 pickup. Goes well but if one presses on for a while it suddenly drops a lot of oil (with accompanying smoke as it is burnt...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
28 Oct 2007, 23:48
Water leaking from thermostat housing

Last post by mib « 28 Oct 2007, 19:06
Replies: 5
by mib » 26 Oct 2007, 17:42

Hi,

My van have just started to leak water from the thermostat housing!!

Not sure why! :(

Could it be the thermostat itself misbehaving?

Could...

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Last post by mib
28 Oct 2007, 19:06
1 Pipe Left!!

Last post by Nickie « 28 Oct 2007, 17:55
Replies: 3
by Nickie » 28 Oct 2007, 16:51

Many thanks to everyone from on here for their help, we think we have it sorted now, but there is just 1 place a pipe should be that we can't find a...

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Last post by Nickie
28 Oct 2007, 17:55
1.6 diesel glow plug thread size question.

Last post by camper « 28 Oct 2007, 09:26

by camper » 28 Oct 2007, 09:26

I want to cut a thread for a 12mm glow plug that would normally screw into the cylinder head for a 1.6 diesel.I compared thread&pitch against a...

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Last post by camper
28 Oct 2007, 09:26
Lumpy running on idle 1.6 TD JX ..any ideas???

Last post by Andyvandy « 27 Oct 2007, 19:37
Replies: 1
by Karmann LT » 27 Oct 2007, 17:19

I am having a problem with my 1.6 Turbo Diesel JX code engine in my crewcab....it seems to run fine generally, doesn't leak much oil or use water or...

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Last post by Andyvandy
27 Oct 2007, 19:37
adj screws 4 carb

Last post by edoh « 27 Oct 2007, 06:57
Replies: 1
by edoh » 24 Oct 2007, 23:18

i've got a dg 1,9 cc water cooled petrol engine#
g reg
1990
thinking about adjusting carb - am assuming - staring up at me is the idle speed screw -...

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Last post by edoh
27 Oct 2007, 06:57
Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal

Last post by Ian Hulley « 26 Oct 2007, 08:01
Replies: 2
by Ian Hulley » 25 Oct 2007, 10:35

Just for info .... (perhaps worthy of a Mod. putting it on the WIKI ?) I've just replaced the rear crankshaft oil seal on our 2.1 project engine, I...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
26 Oct 2007, 08:01
URGENT!! ALternator Drive Belt Woes, 1.6? TD

Last post by mrhutch « 25 Oct 2007, 19:25
Replies: 4
by mrhutch » 25 Oct 2007, 08:44

Whilst driving the mother-in-law back from sainsburys the other day the alternator light came on. Wans't too worried as I have 2 batteries and was...

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Last post by mrhutch
25 Oct 2007, 19:25
Fast idle, lack or power, uneven running, where do I start?

Last post by Taipan « 25 Oct 2007, 11:14
Replies: 12
by Taipan » 13 Oct 2007, 12:21

Hi All
Had a chance to make a start on getting my 2.0l air cool 4 speed running better today. It had a perished T piece on the servo so i hoped it...

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Last post by Taipan
25 Oct 2007, 11:14
Dellorto 36 Vacuum connection for Dizzy

Last post by jason k « 24 Oct 2007, 16:42
Replies: 7
by mike the van » 17 Oct 2007, 22:07

2.0 ltr Aircold Standard engine

Any Dell experts out there ?

looking to finally fit Dell 36's only one of the carbs has a vacuum connection for...

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Last post by jason k
24 Oct 2007, 16:42
(how to regain) Heater control illumination

Last post by CovKid « 24 Oct 2007, 15:05
Replies: 13
by Cruz » 24 Feb 2006, 12:45

The bulb that's supposed to illuminate the heater controls isn't working.
In fact it's never worked since I've had the van (7 months)

Can anyone...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Oct 2007, 15:05
GEARBOX QUESTION

Last post by camper « 23 Oct 2007, 16:56
Replies: 9
by chargehand » 21 Oct 2007, 14:40

i have bought an ex german army t25 double cab pick up and want it to have a higher cruise speed at the moment 55-60 mph is all it will do. can i fit...

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Last post by camper
23 Oct 2007, 16:56
Electric Fuel pump

Last post by Other-Power « 23 Oct 2007, 16:47

by Other-Power » 23 Oct 2007, 16:47

Hi all,

Just wondering if any one can advise an electric fuel pump for diesel. Its going to be for a 1.6 na D is there any particular on that is...

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Last post by Other-Power
23 Oct 2007, 16:47
Confused on Pipes!! HELP!!!

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Oct 2007, 15:01
Replies: 18
by Nickie » 19 Oct 2007, 20:01
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2
My hubby and his mate are fitting the engine into my T25, they ave had to swap a lot of parts as mine is an auto and the engine was out of a...
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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Oct 2007, 15:01
Heater control boxes

Last post by spod_rod « 23 Oct 2007, 10:20
Replies: 4
by spod_rod » 22 Oct 2007, 11:11

Hi,
Does anybody know where I can get a pair of heater control boxes for a '81 2L A/C.

They are the boxes that connect / control the hot air from...

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Last post by spod_rod
23 Oct 2007, 10:20
steering column

Last post by Fritz « 22 Oct 2007, 21:47
Replies: 1
by hercules » 18 Oct 2007, 20:13

hi iv just got a new steering wheel for me van of ebay form garmany i put a picture up of it to show you they say it fit t3 van it come whit a litte...

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Last post by Fritz
22 Oct 2007, 21:47
engine up grade

Last post by richnewton « 22 Oct 2007, 17:39
Replies: 7
by stu56 » 22 Oct 2007, 16:42

i have a devon 1600cc t 3 camper and want to up grade the engine. I want something that will give me a bit more Reliability and power. any info will...

7 Replies

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Last post by richnewton
22 Oct 2007, 17:39
AUTOBOX LEAK

Last post by VWlewis « 22 Oct 2007, 16:45
Replies: 5
by rongob » 19 Oct 2007, 15:55

I have a leak from the autobox sump dripping atf fluid,i have a new gasket,i,m hoping it's a case of just changing that,any advice would be...

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Last post by VWlewis
22 Oct 2007, 16:45
Rear Bearing or?

Last post by SplendiferousII « 22 Oct 2007, 12:02
Replies: 4
by crazydiamond » 22 Oct 2007, 10:27

OK sounds simple enough but is it likely that both sides will need replacing at the same time? I have got play in both sides, it rattles when the van...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
22 Oct 2007, 12:02
dexron transmission fluid

Last post by Arvi « 22 Oct 2007, 11:10
Replies: 1
by rongob » 19 Oct 2007, 19:43

In the Haynes manual it says use dexron I or dexronII i can't seem to find it anywhere. Q8 sell a dexron IID is this suitable.thanks

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Last post by Arvi
22 Oct 2007, 11:10
Stainless steel exhausts

Last post by mininut « 21 Oct 2007, 16:25
Replies: 3
by campervankatie » 20 Oct 2007, 23:10

My old VW van now fitted with a 1.9 diesel non turbo engine needs a complete new exhaust. A mechanic recommended using a boy racer stainless back...

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Last post by mininut
21 Oct 2007, 16:25
Fitting a Blubird twin exhaust - how hard will it be

Last post by DiscoDave « 21 Oct 2007, 16:11
Replies: 6
by pouch » 18 Oct 2007, 15:01

Hi Guys,

Can I replace the box and tail with a stainless one from bluebird myself?

The bots to the heatexchangers look very badley rusted and I'm...

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Last post by DiscoDave
21 Oct 2007, 16:11
new clutch?

Last post by Frostbus « 21 Oct 2007, 16:09
Replies: 10
by Frostbus » 14 Oct 2007, 19:18

arrggggggggghhhh

just managed to get the bus taxed and i think the clutch has just gone

drove it a couple of miles and the clutch pedel bite seamed...

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Last post by Frostbus
21 Oct 2007, 16:09
round-headed bolt removal

Last post by edmundator « 21 Oct 2007, 11:10
Replies: 5
by edmundator » 21 Oct 2007, 10:26

Any advice on how I can remove this bolt at the top of my starter-motor would be greatly appreciated. It seems to be almost entirely round now....

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Last post by edmundator
21 Oct 2007, 11:10
Hot wiring my 1.7 diesel

Last post by ELVIS « 21 Oct 2007, 10:48
Replies: 2
by jody » 21 Oct 2007, 09:06

My van got broken into and some little tykes tried to hot wire it. Thankfully my advanced anti-theft device (flat battery), prevented them from going...

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Last post by ELVIS
21 Oct 2007, 10:48
OMFG - FLYING AAZ!

Last post by ringo « 20 Oct 2007, 22:31
Replies: 7
by ELVIS » 19 Oct 2007, 18:14

running despite cobbled airbox (still no sign of silicon hoses etc) and a partially finished exhaust ( running AAZ fannymolds etc)
have not done cam...

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Last post by ringo
20 Oct 2007, 22:31
gearbox swap

Last post by andysimpson « 20 Oct 2007, 20:57
Replies: 2
by NewarkNutter » 20 Oct 2007, 14:36

Is the 091 bay gearbox essentially the same as an early air-cooled t25. i.e. can one be fitted to the t25. I understand that the front mounting is...

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Last post by andysimpson
20 Oct 2007, 20:57
oil leak

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Oct 2007, 23:29
Replies: 2
by winston » 19 Oct 2007, 20:06

I am a complete novice to all that is machanical but am keen to learn. I have an oil leak which I am sure is coming from the sump plug. Is it a case...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Oct 2007, 23:29
1.9dg vac advance

Last post by syncrosimon « 19 Oct 2007, 19:18
Replies: 3
by hembo666 » 18 Oct 2007, 07:20

can someone give me a quick run down of how it works and what pipes should go where and which ones should have strong suction on a warm engine.

i...

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Last post by syncrosimon
19 Oct 2007, 19:18
Failed on the dreaded emissions

Last post by vic20 « 19 Oct 2007, 17:32
Replies: 7
by REN » 16 Oct 2007, 21:36

Bus (2lt a/c) failed MOT on emissions today.
CO is fine but Hydrocarbons are well over the limit pointing to poor combustion on at least one...

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Last post by vic20
19 Oct 2007, 17:32
Exhaust smoking and higher fuel consumption - AAZ

Last post by thenaylortribe « 19 Oct 2007, 12:23
Replies: 4
by thenaylortribe » 19 Oct 2007, 06:42

Ladies and germs...my AAZ bus has recently started smoking under acceleration (enough for me to see it in the mirror) and the fuel consumption has...

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Last post by thenaylortribe
19 Oct 2007, 12:23
Damn Starter motor

Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy « 19 Oct 2007, 11:30
Replies: 9
by The Reverend Pimp Daddy » 18 Oct 2007, 20:18

After all my troubles with a slow starter motor and a dud battery, I got myself a brand new battery, had a bush fitted.....everything great for about...

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Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy
19 Oct 2007, 11:30
accelerator pedal....

Last post by ermie571 « 19 Oct 2007, 10:25
Replies: 8
by ermie571 » 19 Oct 2007, 08:24

the little bar that links the pedal to the mechanism for pulling the accelerator cable keeps coming out of its little hole in a piece of metal under...

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Last post by ermie571
19 Oct 2007, 10:25
auto transmission fluid

Last post by ELVIS « 17 Oct 2007, 18:49
Replies: 1
by rongob » 17 Oct 2007, 18:33

Haynes book says use Dexron, couldn't find any local so went to volkswagen dealer who sold me some fluid that just says suitable for volkswagen and...

1 Replies

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Last post by ELVIS
17 Oct 2007, 18:49
Brake pipes

Last post by oldiguana « 17 Oct 2007, 16:22
Replies: 4
by Tony-Jane » 16 Oct 2007, 00:06

Hi
I need to replace the rear brake pipes from the cylinders to the flexi hoses and thinking of making them up myself. Could anyone advise me on the...

4 Replies

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Last post by oldiguana
17 Oct 2007, 16:22
engine numbers

Last post by Cruz « 17 Oct 2007, 13:17
Replies: 8
by rongob » 16 Oct 2007, 12:29

Hi everyone,new to the club,have just bought my first VW.It's a 1.9 water cooled with a dg engine.I was wondering if it's possible to tell the age of...

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Last post by Cruz
17 Oct 2007, 13:17
Plumes of black smoke

Last post by Other-Power « 17 Oct 2007, 09:34
Replies: 15
by Bilbo Blue » 09 Oct 2007, 07:57
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She's a smokin a good un.
This has only just started and I need advice on what to do.
Black smoke appears when I accelerate from standstill...
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Last post by Other-Power
17 Oct 2007, 09:34
Smoke Screen Help!!! AAZ TD what shall I do........?

Last post by lambrettalee « 16 Oct 2007, 20:43
Replies: 6
by sundial » 11 Oct 2007, 20:32

I'd guess that my problems have been answered many times but as a I'm new to this game I'd like to ask again.

I have a 1989 TD with a recently...

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Last post by lambrettalee
16 Oct 2007, 20:43
Newbie Engine and smoke quesion.

Last post by andysimpson « 16 Oct 2007, 19:40
Replies: 3
by northerntrainee » 16 Oct 2007, 16:31

Hi I've had my 87 1.6 td for a while and it runs fine ( as far as i can tell )
But on longer runs Intermittently belches out a flume of smoke ( think...

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Last post by andysimpson
16 Oct 2007, 19:40
Strange wheel wobble, can I drive it?

Last post by pouch « 15 Oct 2007, 22:28
Replies: 20
by pouch » 14 Oct 2007, 07:27
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Hi, Just driven the van up to Birmingham NEC for a trade show and had a lot of wheel wobble on the way up, checked wheel nuts all seemed ok.
When I...
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Last post by pouch
15 Oct 2007, 22:28
Mann oil filter: online supplier?

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 15 Oct 2007, 20:21
Replies: 3
by Nicola&Tony » 15 Oct 2007, 17:34

Does anyone know where I can order these filters online (or an equivalent, good quality oil filter)? It's a 12 mile round trip (approx) to the local...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
15 Oct 2007, 20:21

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