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Air Cooled Fuel Pump

Last post by Dubstar « 15 Feb 2008, 23:04
Replies: 3
by Dubstar » 11 Feb 2008, 08:21

On the bottom of the fuel pump is a bit of pipe. The inlet and outlets are on the top so I'm guessing that it's something else, a pressure relief...

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Last post by Dubstar
15 Feb 2008, 23:04
How much oil does a 1y diesel engine take?

Last post by fergus77 « 15 Feb 2008, 20:45
Replies: 3
by fergus77 » 15 Feb 2008, 07:55

Hey all, how much oil should i put in my 1y diesel engine? Losing a bit through an oil leak somewhere, and i don't trust the dip stick level...

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Last post by fergus77
15 Feb 2008, 20:45
Diesel Injection Pump

Last post by Laurie « 15 Feb 2008, 18:14
Replies: 7
by BigTam » 13 Feb 2008, 09:12

Anyone any idea of cost of new or reconditioned pump and if so who does them, cheers :?:

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Last post by Laurie
15 Feb 2008, 18:14
red wire dodgy, ignition?

Last post by bugarit « 15 Feb 2008, 17:33
Replies: 5
by Therunner » 15 Feb 2008, 12:23

hi, i think i've found our short, it's a thick red wire that comes out of the back of the number 8 fuse,.
i can't trace it, it goes into a sheafing...

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Last post by bugarit
15 Feb 2008, 17:33
Plastic Coolant pipe repair/replacement

Last post by pammie « 15 Feb 2008, 09:43
Replies: 20
by lagerhead » 03 Feb 2008, 21:08
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My plastic coolant return line has failed just where it enters the engine bay. Upon removal i can see that it has been repaired previously (a break...
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Last post by pammie
15 Feb 2008, 09:43
Rear Knocking noise

Last post by simple « 14 Feb 2008, 01:16
Replies: 4
by simple » 14 Feb 2008, 00:12

Found out what the rear knocking sound was, had work done on brakes and mechanic missed it, had new mot and they missed it, I looked and looked and I...

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Last post by simple
14 Feb 2008, 01:16
white in coolant

Last post by edoh « 13 Feb 2008, 10:38
Replies: 8
by clartsonly » 12 Feb 2008, 09:42

whilst bleeding the water system after changing the temperature sensor, when I dropped the throttle off the fast idle cam, there was a couple of...

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Last post by edoh
13 Feb 2008, 10:38
Squeal

Last post by clartsonly « 13 Feb 2008, 10:11
Replies: 7
by Hacksawbob » 12 Feb 2008, 18:54

I have had this from the 2.1 engine whilst coming off the accelerator for a while, now it seems to be at idle too. I have changed the fan belt and...

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Last post by clartsonly
13 Feb 2008, 10:11
Rear cross member

Last post by madmyk « 12 Feb 2008, 23:23
Replies: 4
by madmyk » 12 Feb 2008, 16:11

Hi guys,
Has anyone replaced one of these recently? Just wondering how much of a 'mare it is to do? Not an urgent task but would like to plan ahead...

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Last post by madmyk
12 Feb 2008, 23:23
brake squeel

Last post by meggles « 12 Feb 2008, 21:21
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by lhd » 12 Feb 2008, 19:45

Since the after Bashtie last year my brakes have started squeeling,now they work fine but as soon as they get used a bit they start squeeling.
As...

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Last post by meggles
12 Feb 2008, 21:21
oh man, serious power drain..

Last post by bugarit « 12 Feb 2008, 18:30
Replies: 4
by bugarit » 08 Feb 2008, 22:45

helloo, we've recently aquired a non-running 1.6 Aircooled 1980 t3,
we thought we could handle it as the engine was turning over, although slowly &...

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Last post by bugarit
12 Feb 2008, 18:30
where's my water gone!

Last post by sherlock « 11 Feb 2008, 21:39
Replies: 3
by mazzy » 11 Feb 2008, 19:56

any suggestions anyone :D 1988 1.6 TD LHD - i checked oil and water levels today for first time since getting van in oct - i only use the van once or...

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Last post by sherlock
11 Feb 2008, 21:39
Alternative Stainless Exhaust...

Last post by hammy44 « 11 Feb 2008, 17:57
Replies: 12
by Fritz » 07 Feb 2008, 23:34

I have been considering my options for the last few months regarding the purchase of a SS exhaust system and basically there isn't one,,,,,,,untill...

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Last post by hammy44
11 Feb 2008, 17:57
Brake BLEED NIPPLE size

Last post by edoh « 11 Feb 2008, 16:42
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by paulw » 11 Feb 2008, 11:07

Hi can anyone tell me what size are the brake bleed nipples (front & rear)
on my 1986 T25..
many thanks

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Last post by edoh
11 Feb 2008, 16:42
Discs and bearings question

Last post by Fritz « 11 Feb 2008, 00:18
Replies: 1
by kit » 10 Feb 2008, 16:43

Does anyone have any idea why JK list discs as pre June 1986 but bearings as pre 1984? I guess a phone call in the morning would be the best option.

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Last post by Fritz
11 Feb 2008, 00:18
Van broken, lost 2nd cylinder . help!

Last post by pouch « 11 Feb 2008, 00:16
Replies: 7
by pouch » 09 Feb 2008, 22:12

Had a problem with the van today when it was hot it has started running on 3 cylinders. I bought a new Dizzy and rotor arm as they both looked a bit...

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Last post by pouch
11 Feb 2008, 00:16
should I replace my engine?

Last post by sevy « 11 Feb 2008, 00:03
Replies: 6
by lojo » 09 Feb 2008, 15:12

Hi, thanks for any advice anyone can offer on the following-

I have a 1985 T25 panel van (for work), LGP converted, all sound (tyres, brakes, cvs...

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Last post by sevy
11 Feb 2008, 00:03
Rear brake adjusters

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 10 Feb 2008, 17:12
Replies: 7
by Louey » 10 Feb 2008, 11:07

I think my rear brakes need a bit of a service - I get a strong smell of burning of brake dust when I get out of the van at work most mornings and I...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
10 Feb 2008, 17:12
Back brakes: drums and shoes

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 10 Feb 2008, 08:56
Replies: 5
by Nicola&Tony » 10 Feb 2008, 05:53

I've been doing a car maintenance course one evening a week at a local college. For the last few weeks we got to work on our own vehicles so I took...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
10 Feb 2008, 08:56
Brake Problem

Last post by shane r « 09 Feb 2008, 20:46
Replies: 4
by shane r » 09 Feb 2008, 19:21

1991 Microbus

Just got recovered home with bad brakes. The pedal has some resistance but can go all the way to the floor. No obvious leakage. Was...

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Last post by shane r
09 Feb 2008, 20:46
a quick buzzer/oil pressure question

Last post by Laurie « 09 Feb 2008, 19:08
Replies: 5
by markeymagicbus » 08 Feb 2008, 19:09

hi all

i have fitted a dash pod to my 1.9 1987 type 25 gipsy it never had one before bought as a project, so its a bit of an unknown , basically...

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Last post by Laurie
09 Feb 2008, 19:08
1981 Aircooled brake pressure regulator

Last post by simple « 09 Feb 2008, 18:13
Replies: 2
by simple » 08 Feb 2008, 12:26

Me van failed mot as the brake pressure regulator was leaking a small amount of fluid. Bum!
Any advice or fixes, I've tried to get a new one but no...

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Last post by simple
09 Feb 2008, 18:13
petrol in the oil

Last post by markeymagicbus « 09 Feb 2008, 17:38
Replies: 2
by markeymagicbus » 09 Feb 2008, 17:25

following on from my buzzer question i seem to have petrol in the oil
the van is a 1.9 fuel injection petrol obviously

i have removed the...

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Last post by markeymagicbus
09 Feb 2008, 17:38
fuel regulater

Last post by bri-on-1 « 09 Feb 2008, 17:37
Replies: 15
by bri-on-1 » 09 Feb 2008, 00:53
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I have just fitted a second hand recon and it came with a fuel regulater?
The van feels like it needs more power and it has been playing up. I think...
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Last post by bri-on-1
09 Feb 2008, 17:37
Gearbox Question ?

Last post by dridgy « 09 Feb 2008, 16:28
Replies: 4
by dridgy » 06 Feb 2008, 19:48

Hi i have a 1981 combi van which had a 1.6d engine, i fitted a 1.9 engine a while ago. My gearbox is getting a bit worn.
How hard would it be to put...

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Last post by dridgy
09 Feb 2008, 16:28
Water Pipes

Last post by Danny-Boy « 09 Feb 2008, 16:10
Replies: 13
by Danny-Boy » 06 Feb 2008, 11:07

Hello all, still in the process of putting a V8 into the back end of the wagon,as it was Aircooled i am having to install a radiator anf all the...

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Last post by Danny-Boy
09 Feb 2008, 16:10
Turbo Diesel Engine - Battery Size

Last post by airhead « 08 Feb 2008, 17:56
Replies: 1
by blancowesty » 08 Feb 2008, 17:48

I have a 1990 Westfalia with a standard 1.6 Turbo Diesel motor. I need to change the engine battery and assume that the larger the capacity battery...

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Last post by airhead
08 Feb 2008, 17:56
leaky brake pressure switch

Last post by ermie571 « 08 Feb 2008, 17:25
Replies: 5
by ermie571 » 07 Feb 2008, 09:01

1.9 dg

no brake lights before MOT....so changed brake pressure switch as per advise from members.

Couple of weeks later and a drip on the cab...

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Last post by ermie571
08 Feb 2008, 17:25
Need help with my tickover please

Last post by toomanytoys « 08 Feb 2008, 12:02
Replies: 2
by sherlock » 07 Feb 2008, 22:21

Put my van in to get the choke sorted today as it was sticking on. So the garage replaced the choke pull off unit and the thermostat. The reason I...

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Last post by toomanytoys
08 Feb 2008, 12:02
replacing a coolant system hose

Last post by camper « 08 Feb 2008, 08:04
Replies: 8
by herby » 31 Jan 2008, 21:51

Hi folks!

One of the hoses in my coolant system has perished and needs replacing. There's a temporary fix on the persihed section at the moment, but...

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Last post by camper
08 Feb 2008, 08:04
oil temperature dipstick and gauge wiring

Last post by rolling road block « 07 Feb 2008, 20:24
Replies: 4
by rolling road block » 06 Feb 2008, 21:10

can anyone help please, i`ve just aquired an dipstick sender unit and oil temp gauge. the problem is it has no wiring or wiring diagram, and i`m...

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Last post by rolling road block
07 Feb 2008, 20:24
Brakes on a 1981

Last post by meggles « 07 Feb 2008, 09:21
Replies: 7
by simple » 05 Feb 2008, 20:28

Hi had the front discs and pads replaced last summer, my mechanic said the back drums and shoes were good. Recently developed a squeal at crawling...

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Last post by meggles
07 Feb 2008, 09:21
petrol expansion tank removal

Last post by joshb « 07 Feb 2008, 08:15
Replies: 13
by joshb » 04 Feb 2008, 20:03

any tips on taking them off and back on again greatly appreciated,, thanks

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Last post by joshb
07 Feb 2008, 08:15
CU engine cooling help please.

Last post by Dan Wood « 07 Feb 2008, 07:33
Replies: 19
by The_blue » 04 Feb 2008, 14:21
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I've just received the parts highlighted in pink (thanks boxerdog!) the last owner decided to remove them. :(

I've just opened up the Haynes and...
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Last post by Dan Wood
07 Feb 2008, 07:33
Engine cutaway diagram

Last post by Therunner « 07 Feb 2008, 06:15
Replies: 2
by Therunner » 06 Feb 2008, 07:16

Hi

Does anyone have a cutaway diagram/illustration of a 1600 CT?
Or any ilustrations of either a 1600 or 2 litre Aircooled?
Or a link to a site...

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Last post by Therunner
07 Feb 2008, 06:15
which diesel engine

Last post by fergus77 « 06 Feb 2008, 21:07
Replies: 7
by hogseye » 18 Jan 2008, 22:20

just got a pickup which is supposed to have a 1.9td aaz engine in it. started life as a 1.6td, not sure if it is 1.9 or 1.6 :? . i need to strip of...

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Last post by fergus77
06 Feb 2008, 21:07
Smell of petrol....

Last post by 4gearwonder « 06 Feb 2008, 20:12
Replies: 1
by Wakers » 06 Feb 2008, 19:13

Hi...I'm getting a strong smell of petrol when I restart the engine when it's hot...usually after a short trip... I've checked the fuel lines and the...

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Last post by 4gearwonder
06 Feb 2008, 20:12
cu tailpipe.........

Last post by camperclan « 06 Feb 2008, 17:21
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by camperclan » 06 Feb 2008, 15:49

Need to fit a new tailpipe had to drill the bolt heads off,can i fit a new pipe to whats left of bolts and weld in place or is this a waste of...

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Last post by camperclan
06 Feb 2008, 17:21
uneven tickover

Last post by Rozzo « 05 Feb 2008, 23:07
Replies: 3
by Ray » 05 Feb 2008, 16:57

2.1 engine has had an itermittant rise in revs on tickover since installed new 15 months ago. Originally on petrol but lately on lpg as well. The...

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Last post by Rozzo
05 Feb 2008, 23:07
Does size matter if you're a dipstick??

Last post by Hacksawbob « 05 Feb 2008, 22:33
Replies: 5
by schmood » 05 Feb 2008, 19:42

Can you help?

I had my 1900cc air-cooled VW Devon type 25 restored, and the cheeky people who did it mislaid my original dipstick. It was replaced...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
05 Feb 2008, 22:33
Suddenly developing a knocking noise is a bad thing right?

Last post by Taipan « 05 Feb 2008, 19:18

by Taipan » 05 Feb 2008, 19:18

I was driving along in the air cooled whne suddenly it developed a loud knocking/rattling noise and appears to be a bit smokey? Thats not a good...

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Last post by Taipan
05 Feb 2008, 19:18
Coil question - Can I . . .

Last post by Therunner « 05 Feb 2008, 16:30
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by Therunner » 05 Feb 2008, 06:39

. . . . use the Coil off Kate's 1300 bug on our 1600 bus? Is the coil basically the same, or at least similar enough for a quick check?

Got no spark...

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Last post by Therunner
05 Feb 2008, 16:30
bad omen - pt III - fuel pump?

Last post by Bowton Lad « 05 Feb 2008, 13:42
Replies: 2
by Rusty Red » 05 Feb 2008, 11:40

Its an Ikea Hi top 5 speed dg 1.9, have found fuel in the oil (previous posts pointed to fuel pump)
Haynes says its a sealed unit, ie no dismantle...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
05 Feb 2008, 13:42
Is it a cylinder head problem?

Last post by Laurie « 05 Feb 2008, 11:09
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by Jamie25 » 25 Jan 2008, 18:25

Further to my post 'Strange Overheating???' (thanks for all the posts).

To cut a long story short, after repeated overheating I've replaced...

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Last post by Laurie
05 Feb 2008, 11:09
What model carbs are fitted to the CU engine?

Last post by jason k « 04 Feb 2008, 21:26
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by The_blue » 04 Feb 2008, 09:44

Was just about to order a refurb kit while at work but can't remember the model name/number :S

Can anyone help?

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Last post by jason k
04 Feb 2008, 21:26
Header/expansion tank

Last post by tonytech « 04 Feb 2008, 21:25
Replies: 2
by richieblade » 04 Feb 2008, 18:27

I'm pretty new to to T25 ownership and am starting to come across some problems. As far as i know, my T25 started life as a 1.6 petrol which has...

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Last post by tonytech
04 Feb 2008, 21:25
petrol gauge dead!

Last post by 87wedgie « 04 Feb 2008, 20:49
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by 87wedgie » 04 Feb 2008, 20:22

Latest problem... petrol gauge has just failed. Was OK last time I used it, honest. It's got petrol in and I'm now driving based on milage and amount...

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Last post by 87wedgie
04 Feb 2008, 20:49
fuel question van wont start?

Last post by Rozzo « 04 Feb 2008, 19:55
Replies: 8
by bri-on-1 » 03 Feb 2008, 20:13

Hi all.
This is my first post. cool site and plenty of info but i need your help on a petrol problem, I have just changed the engine on my 2L cu...

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Last post by Rozzo
04 Feb 2008, 19:55
Engine identification?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 04 Feb 2008, 19:46
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by asahartz » 03 Feb 2008, 17:39

I'm confused now. Today I got to have a very close look at my engine for the first time (not had time/need/weather together!) and now I'm not at all...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
04 Feb 2008, 19:46
Can't find reverse! Help! Was id-10-t error

Last post by 1664 « 04 Feb 2008, 17:00
Replies: 5
by lloyd » 04 Feb 2008, 13:00

Just installed Si's quickshift kit and can't find reverse. 1/2 & 3/4 are fine, but cant get into reverse. Searched wiki and forum and find nothing....

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04 Feb 2008, 17:00

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