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2LTCU Fuel pump probs help please

Last post by Bowton Lad « 30 Sep 2007, 00:25
Replies: 8
by perro » 29 Sep 2007, 19:41

My 2lt cu Aircooled fuel pump is not pumping fuel . I removed it and stripped it down and it was working fine and held pressure however when I put it...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
30 Sep 2007, 00:25
Running problems! 2.1 freshly rebuilt

Last post by wasserleaker « 29 Sep 2007, 18:46
Replies: 7
by dubber91 » 26 Sep 2007, 10:26

Hi guys,

Ive just rebuilt my 2,1 wasserboxer and am having trouble getting it to run right.

When its cold it seems to pull much better and smooth...

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Last post by wasserleaker
29 Sep 2007, 18:46
Zero compression on No.4, blowing brake servo off and rough!

Last post by Doodleboink « 29 Sep 2007, 10:32
Replies: 7
by Doodleboink » 25 Sep 2007, 14:25

Ok. Just moved house and had the camper stuffed full of a few bits and peices that wouldn't fit in the Luton. Hereford to new house was approx 150...

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Last post by Doodleboink
29 Sep 2007, 10:32
How often should i change my HT leads & plugs

Last post by irishkeet « 29 Sep 2007, 07:41
Replies: 5
by irishkeet » 26 Sep 2007, 20:54

Hi

Wondering How often should i change my HT leads & plugs
Im driving a 2l Aircooled westy hightop thats converted to LPG

Thanks
keet

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Last post by irishkeet
29 Sep 2007, 07:41
Replacing my engine with a reconidtioned one...

Last post by elfin knight « 28 Sep 2007, 20:58
Replies: 9
by elfin knight » 26 Sep 2007, 20:33

Hello all,
Great site by the way, really helpful.

Anyway, the other night I managed to seize my engine up - damn. It's a mistake I only hope to make...

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Last post by elfin knight
28 Sep 2007, 20:58
Newbie alert! 1600 CT exhaust replacement woes

Last post by toomanytoys « 27 Sep 2007, 22:10
Replies: 1
by space_echo » 27 Sep 2007, 21:17

Replacement exhaust kit ordered from JK but the garage are having problems fitting it. The sticking point is over the heat exchanger clamps. I...

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Last post by toomanytoys
27 Sep 2007, 22:10
Torque wrench

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Sep 2007, 13:54
Replies: 4
by kevtherev » 26 Sep 2007, 17:41

I need a wrench that will torque to 112 ft/lbs as mine only reaches 50.

can anyone help?

If you have one that I can borrow then we can arrange the...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Sep 2007, 13:54
t25 Coolant Reservoir

Last post by dingleyhythe « 27 Sep 2007, 13:35
Replies: 3
by davej » 26 Sep 2007, 13:44

Hi does anyone know were you can get a good quality coolant reservoir for a t25 1985ish 1.9 turbo diesel as mine has split cheers dave :D

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Last post by dingleyhythe
27 Sep 2007, 13:35
Carb rebuild kit

Last post by toomanytoys « 27 Sep 2007, 11:08
Replies: 5
by tw3ak » 27 Sep 2007, 06:40

Hi guys, decided it's time to get the van on the road again ( perfect for winter 8) ) and i'm about to rebuild the carb - thats the reason it packed...

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Last post by toomanytoys
27 Sep 2007, 11:08
push rod tubes

Last post by toomanytoys « 27 Sep 2007, 06:49
Replies: 12
by finbahr » 26 Sep 2007, 12:21

My 2ltr Aircooled needs new push rod tubes as they are leaking oil really bad.

The mechanic says he won't be able to replace them without snapping...

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Last post by toomanytoys
27 Sep 2007, 06:49
Rattle from fan housing...help

Last post by VWCamperfan « 26 Sep 2007, 22:24
Replies: 6
by dingle » 25 Sep 2007, 19:34

Right then...I think ive stuffed my van, ive only had it a couple of days!!!! and i am hoping that it isn't terminal.
Took it out for a spin and...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
26 Sep 2007, 22:24
Please help running fault

Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy « 26 Sep 2007, 20:11
Replies: 10
by spud » 25 Sep 2007, 17:59

Please can anyone shed any light on my fault. When i start my 2.0l air cooled (twin carb) devon, it runs fine (although doesn't start very well)...

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Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy
26 Sep 2007, 20:11
engine getting hot

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Sep 2007, 16:26
Replies: 4
by winston » 26 Sep 2007, 15:34

I am new to all this, I have bought a T25 Autohomes Kamper it is in vgc drove it around for a while soon as got it and have just one question? The...

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Sep 2007, 16:26
2.0ltr CU sump plug looks like its been chewed by Jaws

Last post by pouch « 25 Sep 2007, 20:39
Replies: 3
by pouch » 25 Sep 2007, 11:59

Due to change the oil and was going to sort it myself.
Last oil change was done at the garage whilst I was there, the sump plug was really badly...

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Last post by pouch
25 Sep 2007, 20:39
Testing 2lt a/c starter motors??

Last post by VWCamperfan « 25 Sep 2007, 18:43
Replies: 12
by toolsntat » 24 Sep 2007, 23:08

With the starter removed from the van is it possible to test for any possible defects and if so how??
When the re-con boys do a re-con on them how do...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
25 Sep 2007, 18:43
replacement gearbox

Last post by ermie571 « 25 Sep 2007, 10:25
Replies: 11
by rainman » 22 Sep 2007, 07:21

I need a new gearbox for '83 2L petrol van and have a garage who will fit it for me if I can get one. So - how do I know which gearbox will fit and...

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Last post by ermie571
25 Sep 2007, 10:25
brake pedal to floor!

Last post by HarryMann « 24 Sep 2007, 22:55
Replies: 5
by anchorman » 17 Sep 2007, 21:23

:twisted:
Thanks Scumpuppy!!
Week 2 in the garage - tried:
1. Changed wheel bearings to front disc,
2. Pulled away the calipers for access to discs...

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Last post by HarryMann
24 Sep 2007, 22:55
sounds like a bag of spanners

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Sep 2007, 21:37
Replies: 5
by markeymagicbus » 24 Sep 2007, 21:01

hi all

if i leave it more than a few days between driving my camper , its sounds like a bag of spanners for the first few miles , surely thats not...

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Last post by kevtherev
24 Sep 2007, 21:37
Dripping gearbox

Last post by toomanytoys « 24 Sep 2007, 20:20
Replies: 4
by Billiemaye » 24 Sep 2007, 15:54

i have a leak coming from my nearside driveshaft cv thingy ,at the gearbox ,not the wheel,i havent noticed it before.
im hoping its a seal or...

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Last post by toomanytoys
24 Sep 2007, 20:20
Fuel tank breather connections

Last post by spod_rod « 24 Sep 2007, 12:58
Replies: 2
by spod_rod » 24 Sep 2007, 10:21

Hi all, filled my van with petrol to the brim yesterday for the first time during my ownership and found out i have a major leak!

I have traced the...

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Last post by spod_rod
24 Sep 2007, 12:58
Clutch Issues

Last post by clartsonly « 24 Sep 2007, 08:56
Replies: 2
by dumpy » 23 Sep 2007, 16:59

Hi

The van I am 'babysitting' while it's owner is away has developed a problem with the clutch.

The pedal feels light and springy yet doesn't seem...

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Last post by clartsonly
24 Sep 2007, 08:56
Need an LDA for 1.6TD.

Last post by ELVIS « 23 Sep 2007, 19:48
Replies: 6
by Fully Loaded Cali' » 23 Sep 2007, 12:36

Can this part still be purchased, or can it be taken apart and repaired. Went to all my local scrappys today but no luck.

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Last post by ELVIS
23 Sep 2007, 19:48
Brake servo and condensation

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Sep 2007, 15:37
Replies: 3
by tim » 23 Sep 2007, 14:31

Seem to be getting alot of condensation on the bottom of the servo/brake assembly...Thought it was brake fluid to start with, but not always...

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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Sep 2007, 15:37
gearboxes

Last post by HarryMann « 23 Sep 2007, 14:55
Replies: 2
by rubyvan » 23 Sep 2007, 14:39

Hi
I would like some advice as to how much people would be willing to pay for a reconditioned JX gearbox with full warantee?
any help would be...

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Last post by HarryMann
23 Sep 2007, 14:55
Only 2 cylinders

Last post by Danny-Boy « 23 Sep 2007, 10:16
Replies: 21
by Danny-Boy » 17 Sep 2007, 09:29
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2
I posted a few weeks ago now about the fact that my 1600 ct was only running on 2 cylinders, the left hand bank is not working at all.I have been...
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Last post by Danny-Boy
23 Sep 2007, 10:16
AAZ Engine Number

Last post by Andyvandy « 23 Sep 2007, 09:14
Replies: 2
by Andyvandy » 22 Sep 2007, 15:36

Hi,

I know this must have been asked at least ten zillion times before...

Where is the engine number situated on the AAZ engine :?:

I checked...

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Last post by Andyvandy
23 Sep 2007, 09:14
Exhaust

Last post by simple « 22 Sep 2007, 19:50
Replies: 2
by simple » 22 Sep 2007, 15:19

vw stock exhaust or JK Earnst, which one is better for an Aircooled 2.0L in terms of quality?

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Last post by simple
22 Sep 2007, 19:50
Hissing noise???

Last post by Fully Loaded Cali' « 22 Sep 2007, 17:59
Replies: 2
by Dylan » 21 Sep 2007, 16:12

I have a hissing coming from the engine somewhere?? tried to find out where from but with no mechanical knowledge this has proved difficult! Can't...

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Last post by Fully Loaded Cali'
22 Sep 2007, 17:59
Anti Roll Bar

Last post by HarryMann « 22 Sep 2007, 17:35
Replies: 5
by squire » 22 Sep 2007, 14:28

The anti roll bar has gone on the van, a very nice man from the AA came out and strapped it up so the van could get home, but now it needs doin.

How...

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Last post by HarryMann
22 Sep 2007, 17:35
1Y v 1.6TD

Last post by oldiguana « 22 Sep 2007, 14:59
Replies: 15
by ELVIS » 09 Sep 2007, 20:18
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thinking of putting a 1Y in as i cant aford a new engine and turbo right now. more than happy to drive at 55/60 . anyone driven both ?comparisons ?...
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Last post by oldiguana
22 Sep 2007, 14:59
Aircooled - CUengine - exhaust studs?

Last post by paul-p « 22 Sep 2007, 09:04
Replies: 2
by paul-p » 21 Sep 2007, 15:35

Hi
I'm trying to locate a set of studs (the ones that hold the heat exchanger to the head) the original ones are m9 in the head and m8 at the other...

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Last post by paul-p
22 Sep 2007, 09:04
clutch conundrums

Last post by Kevjen2005 « 22 Sep 2007, 07:27
Replies: 8
by Kevjen2005 » 06 Sep 2007, 18:59

Hi there :D ,

We posted a short while ago about a problem with our clutch being noisy when trying to select 1st or reverse. We tried a new release...

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Last post by Kevjen2005
22 Sep 2007, 07:27
Ticking and Juddering?

Last post by Dylan « 21 Sep 2007, 21:59
Replies: 3
by ding-dang-dhu » 21 Sep 2007, 14:33

Does yours do this too?

I am talking about my speedo, anything below 40mph the speed arm? judders and ticks making small movements back and forth,...

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Last post by Dylan
21 Sep 2007, 21:59
no timing mark on 1.6d flywheel

Last post by 1990panelvan « 21 Sep 2007, 11:23
Replies: 2
by 1990panelvan » 21 Sep 2007, 10:34

as far as i can tell there is not a timing mark on my 1.6 d flywheel.

i do have a flywheel from a 1.6 td passat and this has a timing mark on it....

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Last post by 1990panelvan
21 Sep 2007, 11:23
Sticky/Stiff Steering

Last post by HarryMann « 20 Sep 2007, 22:24
Replies: 10
by ols » 02 Aug 2006, 13:08

The steering on my - now nearly perfect - bus is not quite right. It feels a bit stiff and has a tendency to stick in spots. Nothing serious but...

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Last post by HarryMann
20 Sep 2007, 22:24
Performance box

Last post by Hacksawbob « 20 Sep 2007, 21:55
Replies: 3
by wolfie » 20 Sep 2007, 16:02

Does anyone in the uk build performance gearbox's? any in europe?
what about parts? lsd, semi helical gears ect ect

any websites or contact...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
20 Sep 2007, 21:55
2lt a/c starting probs when hot??? (sometimes)

Last post by Johnmck « 20 Sep 2007, 20:36
Replies: 3
by toolsntat » 18 Sep 2007, 13:16

Checked earths
Sometimes when it wont start you bump it and when you turn it off the darned thing will start.. :roll:
Its often after a decent run...

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Last post by Johnmck
20 Sep 2007, 20:36
brake fluid

Last post by alexander « 20 Sep 2007, 19:50
Replies: 3
by alexander » 19 Sep 2007, 19:01

hello anybody please help . i have a 1989 water cooled t 25 have just put a new brake light switch in which works fine i e the brake lights now work...

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Last post by alexander
20 Sep 2007, 19:50
CV joints

Last post by Aidan « 20 Sep 2007, 19:26
Replies: 5
by Syncro G » 18 Sep 2007, 19:53

Okay, lets get one thing straight, I don't know much about them, this is the first one I've dismantled and its a rear outer one off my van - I belive...

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Last post by Aidan
20 Sep 2007, 19:26
Gearstsick kink and Ladder question

Last post by jed the spread « 20 Sep 2007, 18:23
Replies: 6
by mfacer » 18 Sep 2007, 14:47

I have just bought my first T25 camper, Autoholmes Karisma 1990. I am just wondering about the gear stick its 5 speed and although I am 5' 11 I still...

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Last post by jed the spread
20 Sep 2007, 18:23
Cylinder head bolts

Last post by ELVIS « 20 Sep 2007, 16:57
Replies: 4
by Syncro G » 20 Sep 2007, 12:38

Got some new bolts for my JX head, they are the tripple square type head.

I have a quality T55 (halfords pro, 1/2dr) bit that fits them well,...

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Last post by ELVIS
20 Sep 2007, 16:57
buzzer of doom and oil light.

Last post by toomanytoys « 20 Sep 2007, 16:23
Replies: 9
by hakuna matata » 18 Sep 2007, 19:58

since v/f got the buzzer of dome probs, ive done all the following.parts all from v.w main dealers,still no joy.

oil filter .
oil.
low / high oil...

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Last post by toomanytoys
20 Sep 2007, 16:23
2litre Aircooled exhaust

Last post by simple « 19 Sep 2007, 22:41
Replies: 2
by simple » 19 Sep 2007, 22:26

Hi all you fountains of knowledge, need to replace my silencer and was wondering what the difference in quality between a stock vw one and the earnst...

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Last post by simple
19 Sep 2007, 22:41
Possible Fuel Blockage ?????????????

Last post by mearnsy « 19 Sep 2007, 20:49
Replies: 13
by mearnsy » 16 Sep 2007, 19:10

Just driving back today from short trip to California Park, Finchampstead and the camper just died.

Tried turning it over and nothing, there was a...

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Last post by mearnsy
19 Sep 2007, 20:49
New fuel tank, Grrrr....

Last post by ermie571 « 19 Sep 2007, 15:14
Replies: 1
by VWCamperfan » 19 Sep 2007, 15:02

Just got a new tank from JK, taken old one out, treated new one with underseal, hammered into place as it was about 3mm too long?? ang guess...

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Last post by ermie571
19 Sep 2007, 15:14
starter motor

Last post by Andy syncro-nutz « 18 Sep 2007, 22:54
Replies: 1
by purpletony » 18 Sep 2007, 17:08

will a 4 speed starter motor
fit a 5 speed

thanks in advance Tony

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Last post by Andy syncro-nutz
18 Sep 2007, 22:54
Oil leak

Last post by javawolf « 18 Sep 2007, 17:31
Replies: 3
by kriss » 16 Sep 2007, 00:23

We drove our 1981 Devon T25 back from Staffs today, but when we stpooed at mway services, oil was dripping from the engine onto the exhaust. Not...

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Last post by javawolf
18 Sep 2007, 17:31
New starter motor!!

Last post by shepster « 18 Sep 2007, 13:16

by shepster » 18 Sep 2007, 13:16

Just got myself a new (well re-con) starter motor for the princely sum of £48.39 inc VAT! so anyone in the West-Midlands area in need of one (they...

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Last post by shepster
18 Sep 2007, 13:16
Turbo refurb.

Last post by geordie skydiver « 17 Sep 2007, 21:11
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by geordie skydiver » 17 Sep 2007, 09:58

Can anyone advise me on where to get a JX turbo refurbed and the likely cost? :shock:

Cheers.

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Last post by geordie skydiver
17 Sep 2007, 21:11
clutch problem driving us crazy

Last post by irie68 « 17 Sep 2007, 19:45
Replies: 11
by irie68 » 16 Sep 2007, 16:51

had new clutch kit ,master and slave cylinder all installed at same time now pedal will only go halfway down ,unless bleed nipple is released then it...

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17 Sep 2007, 19:45

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