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water unit part naming game...

Last post by irish.david « 05 Sep 2007, 10:39
Replies: 3
by j_robi » 04 Sep 2007, 22:52

need to replace a part, but no idea how to describe it to a breaker

It is like a water junction box, located on the right of the engine bay (as you...

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Last post by irish.david
05 Sep 2007, 10:39
Thermostat Housing

Last post by Andyvandy « 04 Sep 2007, 21:31
Replies: 3
by Andyvandy » 04 Sep 2007, 10:51

Hi,

1982 1.6D T25 Westfalia

Does any one have or know where I can get a thermostat housing (the cast aluminium housing that fits over the top of...

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Last post by Andyvandy
04 Sep 2007, 21:31
Idle stabilizing unit

Last post by Womboy « 04 Sep 2007, 18:54
Replies: 2
by Womboy » 04 Sep 2007, 16:25

Can anyone tell me how important/necessary this item is for a 1989 2.1 DJ engined van. The reason I ask is that when I went to set the ignition...

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Last post by Womboy
04 Sep 2007, 18:54
Soft clutch / difficult gears Query

Last post by phil n gayle « 04 Sep 2007, 14:42
Replies: 4
by phil n gayle » 31 Aug 2007, 15:00

Hiya,

We're currently in France on hols in our van - and thank god for free internet access! :D

Whilst driving, I've noticed the clutch getting...

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Last post by phil n gayle
04 Sep 2007, 14:42
Engine knocking

Last post by HarryMann « 04 Sep 2007, 12:53
Replies: 10
by mush145 » 04 Sep 2007, 07:50

Had a fanatastic trip to Pembrokshire, van ran a treat.

Only had one moment when I was going up a 16% hill with a full loaded van. In 2nd gear and...

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Last post by HarryMann
04 Sep 2007, 12:53
where to find the 5 speed gearbox code

Last post by oldiguana « 04 Sep 2007, 11:42
Replies: 3
by oldiguana » 04 Sep 2007, 10:01

yo folks done a search and been on the wiki,cant find where the code is on my 5 speed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!help

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Last post by oldiguana
04 Sep 2007, 11:42
small end bush

Last post by dave friday « 04 Sep 2007, 11:15
Replies: 6
by dave friday » 28 Aug 2007, 21:52

Just had mine replaced,they seem a bit loose and the piston pin is'nt a tight fit in the piston .The machine shop people managed to loose the oil...

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Last post by dave friday
04 Sep 2007, 11:15
engine code

Last post by matty o « 04 Sep 2007, 07:48

by matty o » 04 Sep 2007, 07:48

Hi
according to the log book the engine is a dg but at some point its had a replacement engine and now carries the code 0503BB I assume it a rebuilt...

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Last post by matty o
04 Sep 2007, 07:48
Fuel Tank Sender gauge Probs

Last post by VWCamperfan « 04 Sep 2007, 04:07
Replies: 1
by west E » 03 Sep 2007, 19:21

Hi all,

I had to replace the tank on my 2.0 ltr Aircooled. Now i have done it the fuel tank sender unit shows i have 1/4 of a tank of fuel when its...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
04 Sep 2007, 04:07
Overheating prolem

Last post by j_robi « 03 Sep 2007, 23:02
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by j_robi » 23 Aug 2007, 12:54

Have been having overheating problems for far too long now! Just about survived the camping trip to pembs, but couldnt trust her to go down to...

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Last post by j_robi
03 Sep 2007, 23:02
Trailing Arm Bushes

Last post by Cruz « 03 Sep 2007, 21:52
Replies: 9
by ipaulog » 28 May 2007, 19:43

I managed to get hold of a used trailing arm and it looks like a good idea to replace the bushes.

Any tips on how to get them out and new ones in?...

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Last post by Cruz
03 Sep 2007, 21:52
?Drive Flange Oil Seal Leak

Last post by wasserleaker « 03 Sep 2007, 21:01
Replies: 1
by cornishjock » 03 Sep 2007, 20:47

Hi everyone,

1.6 1986 Diesel - just started leaking what I assume is ?gear box oil from CV shaft. Looking on Wiki looks like the drive flange oil...

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Last post by wasserleaker
03 Sep 2007, 21:01
Petrol Vs Diesel... your thoughts?

Last post by vwsween « 03 Sep 2007, 19:05
Replies: 11
by MrBanana » 03 Sep 2007, 05:59

I need van as a daily driver and am looking (ideally) for an Auto Sleeper High Top....

Is it worth looking for a diesel T25/3 ?

Since they are so...

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Last post by vwsween
03 Sep 2007, 19:05
Gear Linkage Part #s

Last post by Ian Hulley « 03 Sep 2007, 12:53
Replies: 7
by Ian Hulley » 29 Aug 2007, 13:23

Would some kind soul with an ETKA disc tell me the part numbers for the gear linkage guide bushes .... 1989 1.9 petrol 5 speed box and upside-down...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
03 Sep 2007, 12:53
Fitting New Springs & Shocks... Any Tips?

Last post by T3teedub « 03 Sep 2007, 09:49
Replies: 3
by VWCamperfan » 31 Aug 2007, 18:17

Afternoon all!
Just wondered if any of you chaps/chapesses have replaced these suspension parts. Got to replace mine and was wondering what pitfalls...

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Last post by T3teedub
03 Sep 2007, 09:49
jerky ride on petrol

Last post by ermie571 « 03 Sep 2007, 09:44
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by jed the spread » 02 Sep 2007, 15:23

my 2.1 doesn't run too bad on gas but when its on petrol and I'm coasting (take my foot off the accelerator) its lumpy and starts to judder almost a...

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Last post by ermie571
03 Sep 2007, 09:44
Fitting new water pump on 87 1.9 water cooled. Easy???

Last post by Ian Hulley « 03 Sep 2007, 07:45
Replies: 10
by winber55 » 28 Aug 2007, 07:28

Hi there, Husband and I have just bought our first van but have noticed the fan belt was squealing like hell whenever we started it up. Got...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
03 Sep 2007, 07:45
bumpy ride...?

Last post by squire « 02 Sep 2007, 15:09
Replies: 4
by squire » 02 Sep 2007, 09:34

My van has devloped a knock when i go down pot holes. it does not do it every time and it seems to be coming from the front passenger side wheel....

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Last post by squire
02 Sep 2007, 15:09
gearbox transplant

Last post by toomanytoys « 02 Sep 2007, 10:32
Replies: 3
by NewarkNutter » 01 Sep 2007, 21:46

I can't believe this hasn't been done before so maybe someone has the answer to this.
I Have a 2L air-cooled camper, with an increasingly noisy...

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Last post by toomanytoys
02 Sep 2007, 10:32
Brake Pipes in York

Last post by meggles « 01 Sep 2007, 21:51

by meggles » 01 Sep 2007, 21:51

:D Hi, no cons or catches here :D , just me being generous!!! Anyone in York needing a brake pipe made up? I've got a very old but brilliant brake...

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Last post by meggles
01 Sep 2007, 21:51
starter motor

Last post by VWCamperfan « 01 Sep 2007, 19:25
Replies: 1
by davros » 01 Sep 2007, 18:55

I had a go and amazing took it off in 5 mins!.

Thanks for the help
(ps I know i shouldn't start another thread but I was excited at using a spanner)

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Last post by VWCamperfan
01 Sep 2007, 19:25
need replacement water hose for diesel 1600

Last post by sdelasal « 01 Sep 2007, 19:20
Replies: 7
by AquaMan + kids » 02 Aug 2007, 20:40

hi all

we overheated recently in a safari park of all places! We knew the engine was getting hot so had the heating on full whilst going slowly...

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Last post by sdelasal
01 Sep 2007, 19:20
stiff brake pedal?

Last post by lhd « 01 Sep 2007, 17:48
Replies: 8
by lhd » 31 Aug 2007, 11:42

Iv'e been having a problem lately with the brakes.
When I start off the pedal is stiff and will not move as if the servo/m cylinder has gone.
This...

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Last post by lhd
01 Sep 2007, 17:48
starter motor

Last post by davros « 01 Sep 2007, 06:38
Replies: 5
by davros » 31 Aug 2007, 21:05

how easy to remove? Do I need any special tools?(I have had look on the wiki but doesn't tell me much). any repiles, please note I'm nearly useless...

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Last post by davros
01 Sep 2007, 06:38
Expansion tank on 1.6d CS

Last post by camper « 31 Aug 2007, 18:12
Replies: 3
by dansto » 31 Aug 2007, 15:55

I'm losing water in my recently (2k ago) reconditioned 1.6D CS done by Elite VW in Essex. Its been loosing it ever since I got it back, not a lot,...

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Last post by camper
31 Aug 2007, 18:12
intercooler...

Last post by airhead « 31 Aug 2007, 17:41
Replies: 5
by airhead » 30 Aug 2007, 18:23

I got myself a nice little 2 core intercooler off a Golf TDI in a scrapyard. €70 is all it cost me and I got it when I was getting the seatbelts for...

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Last post by airhead
31 Aug 2007, 17:41
Ebay item 2.5 engine?

Last post by g60steve « 31 Aug 2007, 15:45
Replies: 13
by kefty » 30 Aug 2007, 12:23

Just spotted this Vanagn on Ebay and wondered about the 2.5 engine. Its an american import. Any of you guys know about these? Are they standard...

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Last post by g60steve
31 Aug 2007, 15:45
We don't do brake pipe kits

Last post by toomanytoys « 31 Aug 2007, 11:22
Replies: 1
by CovKid » 31 Aug 2007, 10:29

What? GSF don't do brake pipe kits any more???. I nearly fell over. What happened there?

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Last post by toomanytoys
31 Aug 2007, 11:22
Autobox Oil Cooler

Last post by Dubstar « 31 Aug 2007, 10:30
Replies: 4
by Dubstar » 28 Aug 2007, 22:53

Is it possible to retro-fit one to my 2ltr CU Aircooled? Towards the end of a long journey the change becomes really slugish and I'm asuming it's...

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Last post by Dubstar
31 Aug 2007, 10:30
Gear knob/lever thread size?

Last post by mininut « 30 Aug 2007, 22:53
Replies: 6
by mininut » 29 Aug 2007, 16:51

Any one know the internal thread size of a standard gear knob or the external thread size on the top of the lever?
I'm wanting to make a stainless...

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Last post by mininut
30 Aug 2007, 22:53
running on cylinders 1 and 2 only!!!

Last post by VWCamperfan « 30 Aug 2007, 21:32
Replies: 11
by Danny-Boy » 29 Aug 2007, 19:42

Hello there one and all, over the weekend i purchased a 1981 1600 Aircooled panel van, it has not been on the road for a few years now, so i didn`t...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
30 Aug 2007, 21:32
Timing marks on 1.6Td JX

Last post by Macflai « 30 Aug 2007, 15:41
Replies: 2
by Macflai » 29 Aug 2007, 14:34

Well,

Firstly, I have read and been looking for a topic about this but nothing... I just need a picture or so of the timing marks on a JX engine......

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Last post by Macflai
30 Aug 2007, 15:41
Brake part number enquiry

Last post by Cruz « 30 Aug 2007, 12:09
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by Cruz » 28 Aug 2007, 13:52

Can anyone tell me the part number for this rubber grommet?

It secures the hand brake cables to the chassis cross member. The cables that run...

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Last post by Cruz
30 Aug 2007, 12:09
Rounded brake hose union

Last post by VWlewis « 30 Aug 2007, 06:39
Replies: 12
by nesty » 28 Aug 2007, 23:29

Hi

Everything going so smoothly with the rear brake overhaul. The brake pipe was very brittle and snapped off though the union has now rounded at...

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Last post by VWlewis
30 Aug 2007, 06:39
1.6 TD JX buzzer of doom...

Last post by HarryMann « 29 Aug 2007, 21:38
Replies: 4
by mrhutch » 28 Aug 2007, 06:29

Hello All.

I've just picked up new my new van. Having previously had Aircooled T25's, I've just picked up my first TD. Really happy with it, but......

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Last post by HarryMann
29 Aug 2007, 21:38
Diesel question

Last post by Headley18 « 29 Aug 2007, 20:09
Replies: 4
by Headley18 » 29 Aug 2007, 17:29

Vacuum/oil pump shaft pulley! Keyed or taper fit???

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Last post by Headley18
29 Aug 2007, 20:09
starter motor replacement brushes

Last post by airhead « 29 Aug 2007, 12:39
Replies: 5
by mrhutch » 29 Aug 2007, 07:12

quick one.. is it possible to get replacement brushes to refurb a Aircooled starter motor? or is a replacement better/cheaper?

and where to source a...

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Last post by airhead
29 Aug 2007, 12:39
Power steering hoses pattern ?

Last post by HarryMann « 29 Aug 2007, 09:45
Replies: 1
by Jones » 29 Aug 2007, 09:18

Hi everyone :) right as the rear feed and return metal power steering pipes are now obsolete :? looks like I'll have to go the Pirtek route :shock:...

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Last post by HarryMann
29 Aug 2007, 09:45
46mm rear gland nut

Last post by toomanytoys « 29 Aug 2007, 06:38
Replies: 5
by nesty » 28 Aug 2007, 15:15

Hi

I need to remove mine to get the backing plate off. Is there a tool that makes it easier. Or is it just the old fashioned way of breaker bar and...

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Last post by toomanytoys
29 Aug 2007, 06:38
clutch exchange

Last post by dave friday « 28 Aug 2007, 18:55
Replies: 5
by dave friday » 27 Aug 2007, 12:59

Hi all,anyone know if VW clutch kits are exchange .
Ta.

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Last post by dave friday
28 Aug 2007, 18:55
2.1 petrol engine

Last post by VWlewis « 28 Aug 2007, 15:19
Replies: 3
by lambrettalee » 28 Aug 2007, 14:11

i have been offered a 2.1 petrol engined camper, have had most variants but not one of these , what is mpg like and any inherent problems?? ..cheers

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Last post by VWlewis
28 Aug 2007, 15:19
Picture of the back of the solenoid/starter.

Last post by futurecut « 28 Aug 2007, 13:29
Replies: 3
by futurecut » 26 Aug 2007, 15:33

Got a wee problem with this at the mo--if someone could take a picture that shows all the electrical connections i'd be grateful. Someone might have...

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Last post by futurecut
28 Aug 2007, 13:29
Aircooled engine alternatives???

Last post by toomanytoys « 28 Aug 2007, 06:51
Replies: 5
by vwmorty » 24 Aug 2007, 21:10

hi ya all,
ive got a 1600 Aircooled t25 and was wondering apart from the 2000 what other Aircooled engines can be fitted??

can the engines from a...

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Last post by toomanytoys
28 Aug 2007, 06:51
T25 rear metal brake pipe

Last post by CovKid « 27 Aug 2007, 19:25
Replies: 8
by nesty » 26 Aug 2007, 23:54

Hi

My rear metal brake pipe snapped whilst I was doing a rear cylinder change.

Anybody know where I can get a replacement. Just Kampers don't do...

8 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
27 Aug 2007, 19:25
campers blown the water out

Last post by wasserleaker « 27 Aug 2007, 19:07
Replies: 10
by famous phil » 04 Aug 2007, 20:18

:( have had a good look through Wiki & Technical Questions and Answers and cant quite find the awnser i'm looking for ,,,,, was driving along and...

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Last post by wasserleaker
27 Aug 2007, 19:07
Exhaust removal advice

Last post by MINI_BUS « 27 Aug 2007, 12:33
Replies: 35
by hembo666 » 29 Apr 2007, 12:57
1

2

3
Ok, ive rounded off one nut and cant budge any of them :evil:

i have been soaking them in wd40 every few hours since yesterday morning, any advise...
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Last post by MINI_BUS
27 Aug 2007, 12:33
Moving house, can't start diesel

Last post by MacAoidh « 25 Aug 2007, 21:32
Replies: 13
by MacAoidh » 22 Aug 2007, 18:10

I'm in the process of moving house, can't start the van...

sticky solenoid has responded to tapping (thanks Mocki), now turning over only sluggishly...

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Last post by MacAoidh
25 Aug 2007, 21:32
fuel leak/loss of power/midlife crisis etc... sigh

Last post by airhead « 25 Aug 2007, 17:25
Replies: 4
by CrankyBugs » 23 Aug 2007, 22:11

ok, im no mechanic but im not a total idiot and i love my van to bits so im hoping someone can offer some useful advice cos i feel like i only just...

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Last post by airhead
25 Aug 2007, 17:25
REFURBISHING CARB

Last post by cumbriankeith « 25 Aug 2007, 14:43
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by LUBO » 24 Aug 2007, 19:46

Does anyone know of a company who will refurbish my pierburg for decent money. considered the weber route but hard to find and just kampers are...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
25 Aug 2007, 14:43
which exhaust

Last post by umgum « 24 Aug 2007, 20:05
Replies: 10
by umgum » 21 Aug 2007, 05:13

i have a 1980 1600 Aircooled T3
that needs a new exhaust
the engine code is ct are there any twin pipe exhausts or 2 singles out there for this...

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Last post by umgum
24 Aug 2007, 20:05

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