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Starts, stalls then wont restart. '89 with LPG kit

Last post by steve8090 « 17 Sep 2007, 18:47
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by syncro up » 17 Sep 2007, 16:21

Hi, I'm looking for some advice.
We took the new van out for its first camping trip this weekend and everything was going well until the next morning...

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Last post by steve8090
17 Sep 2007, 18:47
2.1 Idling problems

Last post by Womboy « 17 Sep 2007, 14:10
Replies: 4
by Womboy » 16 Sep 2007, 19:28

Just wondered if anybody had any suggestions? My 1989 2.1 DJ is idling too high.

I tried to set the ignition timing the other day. I checked the...

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Last post by Womboy
17 Sep 2007, 14:10
Fuel tank replacement...

Last post by VWCamperfan « 17 Sep 2007, 12:52
Replies: 6
by VWCamperfan » 16 Sep 2007, 18:37

Quick one here (for a change!)
Just replacing fuel tank for a new one and noticed that the metal pipes between the rubber hoses that go to the...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
17 Sep 2007, 12:52
Starter Moptor Problems

Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy « 17 Sep 2007, 07:10
Replies: 1
by Rooster » 17 Sep 2007, 06:51

for what it's worth, I have just resolved a long standing starter problem. I have had the problem ever since buying the van, I added earth leads,...

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Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy
17 Sep 2007, 07:10
Brake pedal to floor (occasionally)

Last post by uncle festa « 16 Sep 2007, 18:59
Replies: 4
by scumpuppy » 16 Sep 2007, 08:29

Hi a mate of mine has been having problems with his brakes on his T25 :cry: I belive he changed the rear drums and shoes and after this his pedal...

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Last post by uncle festa
16 Sep 2007, 18:59
BMW E36 (1994) ball joint issues

Last post by billy739 « 16 Sep 2007, 18:42
Replies: 4
by j_robi » 15 Sep 2007, 18:39

Its not VW, but its close!

Having issues, not sure what next move should be.

Replace the lower ball joint, after going for a short drive (almost...

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Last post by billy739
16 Sep 2007, 18:42
High CO2 emissons for MOT 2 litre Aircooled

Last post by nesty « 16 Sep 2007, 14:26
Replies: 8
by nesty » 12 Sep 2007, 20:54

Hi

I thought I'd put this down as a separate thread to my other one. My camper got a fail on Co2 reading. It said reading 6.0% wheres the pass mark...

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Last post by nesty
16 Sep 2007, 14:26
carb reconditioning/replacement

Last post by skell « 16 Sep 2007, 07:46
Replies: 4
by bartlby bus » 12 Sep 2007, 06:20

hi i have a 1900 dg petrol engine water coooled standard carb i think that is running rich and the mechanic cant adjust it any more it either needs...

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Last post by skell
16 Sep 2007, 07:46
blowing back through carb

Last post by HarryMann « 16 Sep 2007, 02:39
Replies: 1
by RUSTBUS T25 » 15 Sep 2007, 23:42

hi all,can any one sugest whats the cause of blow back at low revs through the carb.could it be hydraulic tappets,ifso wots the easiest means to...

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Last post by HarryMann
16 Sep 2007, 02:39
warm starting problems

Last post by skell « 15 Sep 2007, 21:01
Replies: 6
by bartlby bus » 12 Sep 2007, 16:26

heres one more problem for me now
my engine is running rich (see refurb/replacement carb post)

and now when i try to start it when it is warm the...

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Last post by skell
15 Sep 2007, 21:01
Split tank, HELP.

Last post by jed the spread « 15 Sep 2007, 19:01
Replies: 6
by funbus1 » 15 Sep 2007, 15:09

Hi to all, Van just started spitting out coolant, and discovered header tank is split just under the lip near top where its moulded together. Q When...

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Last post by jed the spread
15 Sep 2007, 19:01
Water distribution tower

Last post by j_robi « 15 Sep 2007, 18:41
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by j_robi » 14 Sep 2007, 18:06

This the plastic part that sits at the back right of the engine bay as you look at it (you can only see one small pipe poking through)
It is where...

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Last post by j_robi
15 Sep 2007, 18:41
Automatic gearbox repair/replacement?

Last post by Shipdrives « 14 Sep 2007, 18:36
Replies: 2
by Shipdrives » 02 Sep 2007, 10:50

My other bus is a 1980 2.0l air-cooled automatic and the gearbox is on its last legs. :( Is there anywhere I can get a replacement reconditioned one...

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Last post by Shipdrives
14 Sep 2007, 18:36
steering rack bushes

Last post by T3teedub « 13 Sep 2007, 11:59
Replies: 4
by horna1 » 11 Sep 2007, 20:54

took caravelle for mot and it failed on steering rack mounting bushes the rack had movement side to side so replaced all 4 bushes with vw parts and...

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Last post by T3teedub
13 Sep 2007, 11:59
1800cc Inline 4

Last post by mart1971 « 13 Sep 2007, 11:00
Replies: 30
by mart1971 » 03 Sep 2007, 09:07
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Hi All,
As of a week ago I am the proud owner of a 1987 T25 Petrol.
I am a little confused as I have been reading the history of the T25 and I can...
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Last post by mart1971
13 Sep 2007, 11:00
t25 rear suspension bush help

Last post by 02cab « 13 Sep 2007, 09:21
Replies: 5
by 02cab » 10 Sep 2007, 20:28

Hi

got a new bush for the rear suspension arm for my t25,its the outside arm,took ages to get it off as the bolt wouldnt come out or punch through...

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Last post by 02cab
13 Sep 2007, 09:21
Help required Binding brakes & slack handbrake fail for

Last post by nesty « 12 Sep 2007, 23:49
Replies: 3
by nesty » 12 Sep 2007, 20:50

Hi All

I need some help/advice urgently. I need to address some fail points for MOT. I have replaced my rear brakes/shoes, cylinders spring etc, as...

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Last post by nesty
12 Sep 2007, 23:49
32/36 carb help

Last post by jason k « 12 Sep 2007, 21:08
Replies: 1
by sidinio » 12 Sep 2007, 15:18

After months of other things less important ( inc getting married) it's time to sort the bus out !
i need help big time :?
my 2.0 cu runs like a bag...

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Last post by jason k
12 Sep 2007, 21:08
BMW Brake Booster (servo)

Last post by syncrodoug « 12 Sep 2007, 20:40
Replies: 5
by syncrodoug » 11 Sep 2007, 19:22

Which BMW model(s) has the booster compatible with the T25?

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Last post by syncrodoug
12 Sep 2007, 20:40
Weber Carb

Last post by PEET « 12 Sep 2007, 19:59
Replies: 5
by PEET » 28 Dec 2006, 18:05

I have got a weber carb conversion for me 1.9 dg but it needs a rebuild. Anyone know where i can either send it or get the parts from please? Tanx,...

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Last post by PEET
12 Sep 2007, 19:59
Diesel undertray sound absorption

Last post by moonshine « 12 Sep 2007, 19:13
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by garyd » 11 Sep 2007, 20:49

The steel protection undertray from below the engine in my syncro appears to have had some material attached in the past. The remnants were fibrous...

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Last post by moonshine
12 Sep 2007, 19:13
rear brake pipes where to get them

Last post by Simon Baxter « 12 Sep 2007, 18:13
Replies: 3
by horna1 » 11 Sep 2007, 20:59

my caravelle all so failed on rear brake pipes and front to rear pipe is there any where i can buy a kit from that has all pipes in includeing flexi...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
12 Sep 2007, 18:13
Coolant woes

Last post by Ian Hulley « 12 Sep 2007, 13:23
Replies: 2
by tonytech » 11 Sep 2007, 22:09

Did 300 odd miles to Vanfest and back, without any obvious problems.
Now I did 4 miles to a mates house and notice coolant dripping from the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
12 Sep 2007, 13:23
Cooling system problem

Last post by sln123 « 11 Sep 2007, 16:08
Replies: 3
by sln123 » 11 Sep 2007, 14:28

I recently bought my first T25 (2.1 petrol engine) and seem to be loosing the contents of my expansion tank without any obvious or visible leaks....

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Last post by sln123
11 Sep 2007, 16:08
manula choke for twin solex carbs

Last post by syncrosimon « 11 Sep 2007, 08:19
Replies: 4
by mattrsa » 10 Sep 2007, 15:15

Is there such a thing? The auto choke on mine does not seem to be working.

Thanks in advance

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Last post by syncrosimon
11 Sep 2007, 08:19
where does cartb pipe go

Last post by cumbriankeith « 10 Sep 2007, 17:14
Replies: 4
by happycamper » 10 Sep 2007, 09:10

I have a 1980 t25 with viking conversion
it has a 1970cc reconned petrol engine with solex carbs

the engine no starts with C

There is a pipe on the...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
10 Sep 2007, 17:14
Squeaky noise from front N/S

Last post by Jack-the-Bug « 10 Sep 2007, 13:35
Replies: 3
by Jack-the-Bug » 10 Sep 2007, 10:49

Hi
After about 30 mins driving I got a squeaking noise from the front N/S which increases with the speed of the van. eek eek at 10mph eek eek eek...

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Last post by Jack-the-Bug
10 Sep 2007, 13:35
knocking noise on startup

Last post by T3teedub « 10 Sep 2007, 13:29
Replies: 6
by joneseymagic » 07 Sep 2007, 20:09

Can anyone tell me what this could be.

I have a 1981 t25. It was parked on a slight uphill, and when I fired the engine there was a loud dat dat...

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Last post by T3teedub
10 Sep 2007, 13:29
2 Litre Air Cooled Keeps Cutting Out

Last post by toomanytoys « 10 Sep 2007, 08:46
Replies: 15
by Kilgore » 04 Sep 2007, 08:36
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Hi All

Ok a few details first

2 litre Air Cooled
CU Engine
Electronic Ignition
98k

After 10 years of very reliable driving the van has developed...
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Last post by toomanytoys
10 Sep 2007, 08:46
fuel additives

Last post by toomanytoys « 09 Sep 2007, 11:04
Replies: 16
by shropshirevanman » 06 Sep 2007, 20:06
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evening all!

Ive just brough a bottle of STP diesel fuel additive, directions are easy, fill tank in tip bottle in!!!
before I do this are they any...
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Last post by toomanytoys
09 Sep 2007, 11:04
Autobox Oil Change

Last post by VWlewis « 08 Sep 2007, 21:33
Replies: 3
by Dubstar » 07 Sep 2007, 16:18

As it says, I'll be doing it in the next few days. Does anyone have any handy hints, or is it just like it says in the Haynes manual? ie-remove...

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Last post by VWlewis
08 Sep 2007, 21:33
Splitting the crankcase

Last post by wasserleaker « 08 Sep 2007, 09:51
Replies: 5
by irish.david » 06 Sep 2007, 19:05

I know this is a bit of a how long is a piece of string type question but....

I'm half way through an engine overhaul and have got the heads off and...

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Last post by wasserleaker
08 Sep 2007, 09:51
Van Splutters uphill please help!

Last post by VWCamperfan « 07 Sep 2007, 21:30
Replies: 3
by andy3809 » 07 Sep 2007, 19:15

Hi everyone,

Just bought my new van and love it! It has a problem though that is worrying me.. The van drives well through town and when stoping and...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
07 Sep 2007, 21:30
Head broken stud

Last post by toomanytoys « 07 Sep 2007, 20:01
Replies: 3
by Macflai » 07 Sep 2007, 17:10

Okay!

A broken stud from exhaust manifold...

What is the best way to screw a stud knowing the head has no thread?

Maybe a very very very nice...

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Last post by toomanytoys
07 Sep 2007, 20:01
Handbrake Ferrule into backplate

Last post by VWlewis « 07 Sep 2007, 19:51
Replies: 5
by nesty » 06 Sep 2007, 20:32

Hi

I am putting in a new backplate. I am trying to re-attach the handbrake cable. Though the hole at the back.

However the old angled peice of...

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Last post by VWlewis
07 Sep 2007, 19:51
Oil leak 2

Last post by Green Monster « 07 Sep 2007, 17:03
Replies: 2
by Green Monster » 06 Sep 2007, 18:11

Hi
I have a 1980 van with a 1600 CT engine. There is a oil leak coming from two of the push rods. I have been looking at the Adjustable and...

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Last post by Green Monster
07 Sep 2007, 17:03
Idling, high revs ?

Last post by toomanytoys « 07 Sep 2007, 13:29
Replies: 3
by mark206000 » 30 Aug 2007, 20:43

Have van running on gas at the moment and all was going well.

On way back from Donegal over bank holiday it would almost feel like the accelerator...

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Last post by toomanytoys
07 Sep 2007, 13:29
NON VW: Rear suspension upper mounts

Last post by Ian Hulley « 07 Sep 2007, 10:23
Replies: 7
by Cruz » 06 Sep 2007, 14:04

My Mk4 fiesta failed it's MOT today on excessive movement at the upper attatchment (2.5.A.1c)

Basically the upper mounts on the suspension struts...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
07 Sep 2007, 10:23
Rotor Arm For 1.9DG

Last post by toomanytoys « 07 Sep 2007, 06:46
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by Bowton Lad » 06 Sep 2007, 22:50

Does anyone know which is the correct rotor arm for the distributor on a 1.9 DG?

JK have 2 different ones in their catalogue:-

J10514 Rotor Arm...

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Last post by toomanytoys
07 Sep 2007, 06:46
1981 LHD A/C Westfalia help please

Last post by Dubstar « 06 Sep 2007, 22:44
Replies: 5
by gilbo » 01 May 2006, 15:08

HI all

Just bought this baby - LHD hi-top Westy - absolutely stunning and fantastic to drive, but after spending a weekend away in it I have found...

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Last post by Dubstar
06 Sep 2007, 22:44
HELP!!!!!!!! damn exhaust stud removal MIDLANDS

Last post by MINI_BUS « 06 Sep 2007, 16:31
Replies: 9
by MINI_BUS » 27 Aug 2007, 16:41

tried heating and stud extractor but can't get them out anyone in the area that can HELP !!!

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Last post by MINI_BUS
06 Sep 2007, 16:31
conversion

Last post by shroom « 06 Sep 2007, 16:08

by shroom » 06 Sep 2007, 16:08

can anyone tell me the right engine mounts for a golf gti conversion many thanks neil

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Last post by shroom
06 Sep 2007, 16:08
knocking noise

Last post by colinMSC « 06 Sep 2007, 14:52
Replies: 2
by cumbria » 05 Sep 2007, 22:23

Got a clonk on the passenger side front when I press the brake at slow speed eg reversing slow press brake ...clonk. then wont clonk again until I...

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Last post by colinMSC
06 Sep 2007, 14:52
oil leak

Last post by ermie571 « 06 Sep 2007, 13:00
Replies: 5
by Johny B » 05 Sep 2007, 20:44

seem to have a oil leak at the bottom of the dip stick tube thing, only seems to leak when it's up to pressure

any ideas on how to fix it myself as...

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Last post by ermie571
06 Sep 2007, 13:00
lower ball joint GRRRRRRR

Last post by T'Onion « 06 Sep 2007, 09:14
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by T'Onion » 04 Sep 2007, 11:25
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ok i've managed to get the old one out , but can get the new one in enough to get the clip on , any tips ?
looks like a bigger hammer and chiesl...
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Last post by T'Onion
06 Sep 2007, 09:14
gti steering wheel mot fail??

Last post by jonno « 06 Sep 2007, 07:59
Replies: 3
by MINI_BUS » 05 Sep 2007, 11:27

theres a littl play in the gti steering wheel on my bus have I missed doind something when fitting it??

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Last post by jonno
06 Sep 2007, 07:59
Intermittent oil leak / gush !

Last post by cumbriankeith « 06 Sep 2007, 07:09
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by RobD » 05 Sep 2007, 23:39

Took my new van out tonight for it's first lengthy spin at sustained speeds and ended up being recovered home :cry:

It was very odd, I checked the...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
06 Sep 2007, 07:09
Pierburg carb problem

Last post by DentedDevon « 05 Sep 2007, 20:43
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by fairwynds » 30 Aug 2007, 16:41

Hi all
wonder whether anyone can help with this one?
A friend in my street also has a van like mine, although has a slightly later DG engined 1900...

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Last post by DentedDevon
05 Sep 2007, 20:43
rocker valve gaps

Last post by TSM « 05 Sep 2007, 17:13
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by TSM » 05 Sep 2007, 17:12

anyone know the correct gaps for a 1.9 dg?

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Last post by TSM
05 Sep 2007, 17:13
Exhaust studs where to get some?

Last post by toomanytoys « 05 Sep 2007, 16:09
Replies: 1
by MINI_BUS » 05 Sep 2007, 15:57

need 4 new exhaust studs the ones in the head seem sligly bigger than 8mm

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05 Sep 2007, 16:09

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