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5.7mm expansion tank hose

Last post by toomanytoys « 04 Feb 2008, 08:34
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by Steve P » 03 Feb 2008, 16:46

After the recommendation on here to change petrol hose and expansion tank hose, and also after looking on Wiki, has anyone got any ideas where I...

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Last post by toomanytoys
04 Feb 2008, 08:34
New engine.... VEGE??

Last post by jason k « 03 Feb 2008, 22:22
Replies: 51
by chippieshaun » 22 Jan 2008, 18:43
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Hello all.
So , I made a sudden decision! (I usually tend to work this way)
The engine in my new van (1987 1.9 petrol) sounds not so great and...
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Last post by jason k
03 Feb 2008, 22:22
Van wont fire up ( continued ) !!!!!

Last post by fergus77 « 03 Feb 2008, 22:07
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by markd » 31 Jan 2008, 09:09

:oops: :oops: Thank you for all your help over my previous post as to the reason my poor van would not run
Having checked the starter the solenoid...

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Last post by fergus77
03 Feb 2008, 22:07
JK and no not Just Kampers, the diesel engine

Last post by Krisis « 03 Feb 2008, 20:20
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by Krisis » 03 Feb 2008, 19:11

If you have read some of my threads you may know that I have and still having problems with my Nancy, thats our van.
Anyway the valves and number 4...

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Last post by Krisis
03 Feb 2008, 20:20
Brake pipes

Last post by rugchucker « 03 Feb 2008, 18:41
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by rugchucker » 03 Feb 2008, 16:39

Hi
I'm after a set of brake pipes (the rigid ones) can anyone help?
I bought a universal kit but it was useless, the pipe just pushes through the...

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Last post by rugchucker
03 Feb 2008, 18:41
Going back to OEM springs & shocks...or should I?

Last post by toomanytoys « 02 Feb 2008, 18:08
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by KarlT » 02 Feb 2008, 15:38

Hi all.

Am definately going to put my lowered 2wd caravelle back to stock height.

But which ones should I go for?

Spoke to VW dealership & he...

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Last post by toomanytoys
02 Feb 2008, 18:08
Still Smoking

Last post by Other-Power « 02 Feb 2008, 11:37
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by BigTam » 30 Jan 2008, 09:45
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My 1.6 TD is still smoking when I accelerate, the smoke is white, I have changed all 4 injectors and glow plugs, the pump timimg has also been...
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Last post by Other-Power
02 Feb 2008, 11:37
Oil leak from oil pump cover.

Last post by KarlT « 01 Feb 2008, 23:56
Replies: 8
by KarlT » 18 Jan 2008, 15:54

Hi all.

Is there an easier, little trick, to reaching these bolts?

Had a look with all the tin-wear, exhaust, support bar looks like a right pain...

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Last post by KarlT
01 Feb 2008, 23:56
HELP- oil pressure ?!?!?!

Last post by Mocki « 01 Feb 2008, 21:02
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by ELVIS » 01 Feb 2008, 20:30

just went an hour so ago. van was cold and had been sat all afternoon . left house and had only driven 300m went oil buzzer thingy went off , stayed...

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Last post by Mocki
01 Feb 2008, 21:02
34 pict 5 carb

Last post by hi_tower « 01 Feb 2008, 20:25
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by hi_tower » 01 Feb 2008, 13:15

My van (1.9 df engine) hasnt been running too well, hesitating when I try to accelerate and stumbling when I try to rev etc. Ive been having a look...

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Last post by hi_tower
01 Feb 2008, 20:25
Blown Head Gasket, what can i do???

Last post by jason k « 31 Jan 2008, 22:28
Replies: 21
by FlipT » 29 Jan 2008, 23:29
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Hi all, not seen a similar post so i thought id just come right out and ask!

Basically i bought me a dodgy 1.9 T25 Caravelle, that had a coolant...
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Last post by jason k
31 Jan 2008, 22:28
brake servo

Last post by lhd « 31 Jan 2008, 21:44
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by the14wheeler » 29 Jan 2008, 11:15

has anyone ever had to change a brake servo, and does anyone have one to sell. i have a air leak from this part of my system that is affecting the...

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Last post by lhd
31 Jan 2008, 21:44
brake pipes - whats the difference

Last post by skell « 31 Jan 2008, 11:09
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by BLUG » 30 Jan 2008, 20:10

between the kunifer and standard 3/16 copper?(ive bought copper).

and the brakepipe kit for the type 2(or bay),and the t25?any modification needed??

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Last post by skell
31 Jan 2008, 11:09
replacing an engine that has been lpg'd

Last post by R0B « 30 Jan 2008, 18:49
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by HT » 30 Jan 2008, 16:00

Hi,
I am tempted by the thought of converting my van to lpg. Just out of interest if I converted my engine then a year later it blew up or i decided...

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Last post by R0B
30 Jan 2008, 18:49
quick valve clearance question (again)

Last post by toomanytoys « 30 Jan 2008, 08:35
Replies: 9
by Fox McIntyre » 29 Jan 2008, 13:19

Yea, posted before I'm sure, but couldn't find it in the search. :(

1.9 DG, setting valve clearances.. engine hot or cold? just want to get it...

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Last post by toomanytoys
30 Jan 2008, 08:35
Seat 1y 19 diesel oil switch?

Last post by 4gearwonder « 29 Jan 2008, 23:02
Replies: 4
by 4gearwonder » 28 Jan 2008, 22:34

Hi all,

New van on the block here with me first posting so hope this one ain't too bad to start with!? Quick thanks by the way too to everyone...

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Last post by 4gearwonder
29 Jan 2008, 23:02
clutch master cylinder

Last post by Ian Hulley « 29 Jan 2008, 22:52
Replies: 13
by sheffieldcoljules » 29 Jan 2008, 13:09

Well mines just gone...just before i wanted to goto my first meetup this weekend!

Has anyone got a exploded fitting, refitting they could scan and...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
29 Jan 2008, 22:52
Exhausting puzzle

Last post by madmyk « 29 Jan 2008, 19:26
Replies: 6
by madmyk » 28 Jan 2008, 22:29

Hmmmn, thats a good one! :?

I have a 1.6TD Westie 1986 (late).
It has the bottom half of a JP engine and the top half of something else.
It has a...

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Last post by madmyk
29 Jan 2008, 19:26
gearbox seems to be stuck in 5th gear

Last post by scumpuppy « 29 Jan 2008, 19:17
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by scumpuppy » 26 Jan 2008, 12:39

hi our 5 sreed gearbox for 1.9 seems to be stuck in 5th gear :cry: does anyone know if this is common and can it be fixed cheers for looking Mark :?

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Last post by scumpuppy
29 Jan 2008, 19:17
How hot should an alternator get ?

Last post by Syncro G « 29 Jan 2008, 19:14
Replies: 7
by ELVIS » 28 Jan 2008, 22:46

Just that when i was driving home the temp guage went got cooler and the stereo started cutting in and out , thinking maybe alternator belt had gone...

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Last post by Syncro G
29 Jan 2008, 19:14
Advice please for CV cleaning

Last post by ermie571 « 29 Jan 2008, 15:21
Replies: 5
by madmyk » 28 Jan 2008, 21:34

Hi guys,
about to replace all 4 rear CV's, and will need to clean packing grease and old muck from new bits/mountings.

Haynes manual advises...

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Last post by ermie571
29 Jan 2008, 15:21
gear box linkage ???

Last post by flateric « 29 Jan 2008, 14:18

by flateric » 29 Jan 2008, 14:18

hi. any body any ideas on adjusting the linksge on a 5 speed box or replacing worn bushes or the H plate, is it a job for a mechanic ??? any ideas...

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Last post by flateric
29 Jan 2008, 14:18
Pressure in the sump?

Last post by fergus77 « 28 Jan 2008, 22:05
Replies: 6
by fergus77 » 28 Jan 2008, 20:58

Right,

got my 1Y running thanks to Andy and i'm pressing on with sorting out the water leaks in it.

had it running today and noticed a few bubbles...

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Last post by fergus77
28 Jan 2008, 22:05
Dizzy

Last post by Rozzo « 28 Jan 2008, 21:53
Replies: 4
by meggles » 28 Jan 2008, 16:09

Hi, just got a question off a prospective purchaser on flea bay. Does the 2.0 air cooled electronic dizzy fit the 1600 air cooled ? It's got Z414...

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Last post by Rozzo
28 Jan 2008, 21:53
Heater hose size question

Last post by camper « 28 Jan 2008, 18:58

by camper » 28 Jan 2008, 18:58

I have a 1.6td and would like to no the size of the heater hose coming off the cylinder head .Internal bore size and out size dia please.

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Last post by camper
28 Jan 2008, 18:58
Trouble getting her to tick over.

Last post by HT « 28 Jan 2008, 16:03
Replies: 7
by HT » 24 Jan 2008, 09:59

Hi,
I have very recently bought a 1985 caravelle gl which i am loving. When viewing the van it was start perfectly everytime i started it. Since I...

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Last post by HT
28 Jan 2008, 16:03
Distributor cap, rotor arm etc - sorted, at last!!!

Last post by edoh « 28 Jan 2008, 15:33
Replies: 19
by Nicola&Tony » 26 Jan 2008, 14:42
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Hi, I fitted a new distributor cap, rotor arm and HT leads today. When I try to start the engine, it turns over and there's a clicking sound but...
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Last post by edoh
28 Jan 2008, 15:33
Can someone point me to gearbox number thread

Last post by dickspanner « 28 Jan 2008, 13:55
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by dickspanner » 24 Jan 2008, 23:08

I know there is a thread which shows pictures of where to find your gearbox codes but I can't appear to find it.

Can someone point me to the thread...

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Last post by dickspanner
28 Jan 2008, 13:55
shocks help needed

Last post by COURGETTE « 28 Jan 2008, 12:23
Replies: 21
by COURGETTE » 23 Jan 2008, 14:13
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Does anyone live near me that can help me put my new rear shocks on this weekend , I can get hold of a trolley jack, I know its only two bolts but...
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Last post by COURGETTE
28 Jan 2008, 12:23
gear linkage

Last post by gti mad man « 27 Jan 2008, 23:11

by gti mad man » 27 Jan 2008, 23:11

Read the wiki how long should this take any tips on reseting the linkage?

scribe were curently is?

apart from bushes bellows is there and point in...

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Last post by gti mad man
27 Jan 2008, 23:11
fuel pipes

Last post by trundletruc « 27 Jan 2008, 22:53
Replies: 9
by simony » 24 Jan 2008, 21:05

anybody replaced all there fuel pipes ? any idea how much it would cost at a garage ?

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Last post by trundletruc
27 Jan 2008, 22:53
Flatspot on pierburg

Last post by stuckin88 « 27 Jan 2008, 13:18
Replies: 8
by autocamp » 26 Jan 2008, 15:24

I have a huge flatspot on my pierburg on 1.9 engine, just as you touch the throttle, sometimes it'll even stop the engine, any ideas?

Also can...

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Last post by stuckin88
27 Jan 2008, 13:18
Gearbox codes

Last post by dickspanner « 27 Jan 2008, 09:40
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by dickspanner » 26 Jan 2008, 22:40

I have read a thread about gearbox codes etc. DOes anybody know where I can find it as I have finally found my code.

It is a recon DU gearbox....

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Last post by dickspanner
27 Jan 2008, 09:40
Advice re: sump plug leak

Last post by Steve P « 26 Jan 2008, 21:27
Replies: 12
by Steve P » 23 Jan 2008, 10:11

Hi Guys, sorry to trouble you with something quite trivial.

I did an oil change shortly after buying the van and have now replaced the sump plug and...

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Last post by Steve P
26 Jan 2008, 21:27
noisy heater

Last post by BigTam « 26 Jan 2008, 19:41
Replies: 4
by botia44 » 24 Jan 2008, 21:40

Heater fan's getting noisy ,anyone know if its possible to access the motor to be able to get a bit of oil on the bearings as it sounds like there...

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Last post by BigTam
26 Jan 2008, 19:41
Starter motor test?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 26 Jan 2008, 19:10
Replies: 5
by fergus77 » 24 Jan 2008, 20:54

Ok, rebuild ground to halt as there seems to be bother with the starter motor.

Now, took the motor out of the van and got my jump leads out....

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Last post by Hacksawbob
26 Jan 2008, 19:10
Catalyser question... Bricky? Andy Simpson? anyone?

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Jan 2008, 17:36
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by toomanytoys » 24 Jan 2008, 15:04

Now.. as I have been out of the system for a while (8 years), I need to check this..

My syncro doka is one of the last and was registered in 1992...

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Jan 2008, 17:36
Compressor, engine driven, anybody know of one

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Jan 2008, 17:31
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by dickspanner » 24 Jan 2008, 23:28

Heres an unusual one.

I am looking at puting a Airline in my crewcab with a small tank. I am thinking of a engine driven compressor motor, anybody...

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Jan 2008, 17:31
MOT - exhaust tail pipe?

Last post by airhead « 26 Jan 2008, 10:36
Replies: 6
by mankymusic » 24 Jan 2008, 23:08

just a quick one, my exhaust tail pipe dropped sometime in the past 12 months, do I need to replace it for the mot?

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Last post by airhead
26 Jan 2008, 10:36
Two vans, two starter issues

Last post by STEW '89GL « 26 Jan 2008, 03:17
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by KarlT » 25 Jan 2008, 09:45

Hi.

I've got two starting issues with my two vans. Niether will not start so have been working round it but eventually need to get them sorted....

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Last post by STEW '89GL
26 Jan 2008, 03:17
auto gearbox:

Last post by STEW '89GL « 26 Jan 2008, 03:12
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by airdale1000 » 25 Jan 2008, 20:06

hi
are autos any good, any disadvantages, and what to look for. :wink:

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Last post by STEW '89GL
26 Jan 2008, 03:12
Brake pipe ???

Last post by paulw « 25 Jan 2008, 16:33
Replies: 3
by paulw » 21 Jan 2008, 11:48

T25-1986-DG 1915 watercooled. Im getting a couple of corroded brake pipes replaced soon and noticed on the rear 4 way junction (front to back, left &...

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Last post by paulw
25 Jan 2008, 16:33
Vaccum on dizzy

Last post by shepster « 25 Jan 2008, 14:05
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by mark206000 » 25 Jan 2008, 13:44

The old bus is running rougher than usual. Tryin to find out what it is at the mo.

Tried the sucky thing on the vaccum towards the dizzy and i can...

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Last post by shepster
25 Jan 2008, 14:05
Poor running on petrol

Last post by mark206000 « 25 Jan 2008, 13:41
Replies: 4
by mark206000 » 19 Jan 2008, 14:05

Hi,

The van runs on both gas and petrol, well sort of !

When on petrol, it'll go in 1st gear but when you change to 2nd it just looses power and...

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Last post by mark206000
25 Jan 2008, 13:41
Engine probably knackered, now what?

Last post by Louey « 25 Jan 2008, 08:58
Replies: 8
by Balaclava » 21 Jan 2008, 23:25

I posted a while ago how my timer belt slipped on the way back from a trip to Scotland and the AA brought the old van back to London. The engine was...

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Last post by Louey
25 Jan 2008, 08:58
Coolant problem !!!!

Last post by shepster « 25 Jan 2008, 08:42
Replies: 5
by Kevin_R » 23 Jan 2008, 15:19

Hi there...could i please just ask your advice.....have you ever experienced this problem...and if so...what did you do to rectify it....i drove 68...

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Last post by shepster
25 Jan 2008, 08:42
Fuel filler neck leaking

Last post by jason k « 25 Jan 2008, 08:32
Replies: 3
by Other-Power » 24 Jan 2008, 22:38

Hi all,

I recently took the filler neck out to do some welding around the pillar.

I fitted the filler neck back in and went on my merry way, i...

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Last post by jason k
25 Jan 2008, 08:32
Heater motor cab

Last post by sherlock « 25 Jan 2008, 08:28
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by gti mad man » 23 Jan 2008, 10:49

strangeley looking for A HEATer fan for a 1.1 1979 golf looked on euro car parts and showing as same used on t25 anyone know if this is correct and...

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Last post by sherlock
25 Jan 2008, 08:28
Water to Aircooled

Last post by Dubstar « 25 Jan 2008, 00:05
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by shaka1976 » 23 Jan 2008, 00:05

Just bought a van that has been converted from water cooled to a 2 litre Aircooled motor. Is their any problems I should watch out for with the...

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Last post by Dubstar
25 Jan 2008, 00:05
Strange Overheating???

Last post by Jamie25 « 24 Jan 2008, 21:45
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by Jamie25 » 15 Dec 2007, 20:33
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Sorry this post is so long, but can anyone help? My '85 1.9dg (running on gas) has been behaving in a strange way lately.

Last winter it ran fine...
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Last post by Jamie25
24 Jan 2008, 21:45

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