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AAZ or TDI???? identification help please

Last post by syncroandy « 10 Jan 2008, 19:02
Replies: 3
by transportersrule » 09 Jan 2008, 22:19

HI
I have a j reg golf. badged CL TDI
the engine code on the log book starts AAZ?? which makes it a TD im told??
how can i tell which it is ??...

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Last post by syncroandy
10 Jan 2008, 19:02
electric fuel pump problems

Last post by ding-dang-dhu « 09 Jan 2008, 22:42
Replies: 24
by edmundator » 06 Jan 2008, 12:04
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I've got an electric fuel pump and regulator on my 2.0 a/c van that I bought as a kit from JK.

I've noticed that unless I have the fuel tank full,...
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Last post by ding-dang-dhu
09 Jan 2008, 22:42
TD engine, won't start

Last post by Therunner « 09 Jan 2008, 18:07
Replies: 18
by Therunner » 07 Jan 2008, 09:46
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Hiy'all, :D
i'm not therunner, i'm his mrs, he can't get on the forum at work anymore so i'm posting on his behalf,.

Can anyone help us out with...
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Last post by Therunner
09 Jan 2008, 18:07
Will this alternator fit my 2L Aircooled westy

Last post by irishkeet « 09 Jan 2008, 08:34
Replies: 12
by irishkeet » 06 Jan 2008, 15:30

alternator here

i know ill need to swap the pully just not sure if its anygood for Aircooled, otherwise any other options for upgrading my 45 amp...

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Last post by irishkeet
09 Jan 2008, 08:34
vibration in second gear?

Last post by amazingdave « 08 Jan 2008, 21:29
Replies: 5
by amazingdave » 06 Jan 2008, 19:00

Hiya,

My 1.9 dg syncro has got a strange vibration that only occurs in second gear in overrun (engine braking) at fairly high revs.

Any ideas?

It...

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Last post by amazingdave
08 Jan 2008, 21:29
clutch slave cylinder hose?

Last post by shepster « 08 Jan 2008, 17:27
Replies: 4
by hanloncole » 07 Jan 2008, 22:33

where can i get a new hose that goes to the clutch slave cylinder? is it main dealer only? There appears to be two types earlier steel pipe with two...

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Last post by shepster
08 Jan 2008, 17:27
Different types of CS Diesel engines

Last post by Krisis « 08 Jan 2008, 09:21
Replies: 3
by Krisis » 07 Jan 2008, 20:09

Hello All
I phoned Heritage today about some parts but when it came to the head bolts I have 2 different sizes?!?!?!?! :?
Apparently the first 300...

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Last post by Krisis
08 Jan 2008, 09:21
speedo cable

Last post by ermie571 « 07 Jan 2008, 14:28
Replies: 25
by COURGETTE » 18 Dec 2007, 12:49
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I have a new noise commin from under me dash, sounds like a tuc tuc tuc tuc. and speeds up the faster i go. really sopunds like its commin from the...
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Last post by ermie571
07 Jan 2008, 14:28
Fuel leak

Last post by tony-de-whitt « 07 Jan 2008, 10:44
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by tony-de-whitt » 06 Jan 2008, 13:35

Hello all

Ive just filled up my tank on my 1983 type 25. When i returned after paying there was a large puddle of fuel on the floor under the van....

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Last post by tony-de-whitt
07 Jan 2008, 10:44
Loss of power problems

Last post by ding-dang-dhu « 07 Jan 2008, 07:27
Replies: 12
by ding-dang-dhu » 04 Jan 2008, 08:51

Driving to work this morning I had a couple of nasty near misses. The engine died on my while in 3rd. With a lorry right up my behind :shock:

I...

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Last post by ding-dang-dhu
07 Jan 2008, 07:27
Head Gasket service

Last post by thenaylortribe « 06 Jan 2008, 22:51
Replies: 4
by thenaylortribe » 05 Jan 2008, 17:11

Ok, it's getting near the time for me to do the head gasket on my AAZ..external water leak getting progressively worse form head gasket joint (1...

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Last post by thenaylortribe
06 Jan 2008, 22:51
handbrake won't release

Last post by Plasticman « 06 Jan 2008, 22:39
Replies: 9
by komet » 05 Jan 2008, 23:16

My camper has sat on the drive and not been moved since october......
However usually i leave the handbrake off and put a brick under the wheel.........

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Last post by Plasticman
06 Jan 2008, 22:39
advice on engine

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 06 Jan 2008, 22:13
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by shropshirevanman » 05 Jan 2008, 19:32

hi all and happy new year....

just looking for a bit of advice, my JX engine is shot!! timing out and cam belt jumped throwing a valve through the...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
06 Jan 2008, 22:13
Cruise Control

Last post by VWCamperfan « 06 Jan 2008, 20:16
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by Iamsyncrodude » 06 Jan 2008, 14:25

Hi

It appears that my beast has a cruise control fitted, got to say never tried it . While doing some repairs to the speedo , I noticed a box with...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
06 Jan 2008, 20:16
starting problems, how do i use my voltmeter?

Last post by kathyshack « 06 Jan 2008, 14:49
Replies: 19
by kathyshack » 02 Jan 2008, 20:42
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having problems starting the van. starter making strange noise each time i try to start. like its turning slow but then fast. Luckily it has...
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Last post by kathyshack
06 Jan 2008, 14:49
Clutch slipping

Last post by veedunk « 06 Jan 2008, 14:40
Replies: 7
by veedunk » 26 Dec 2007, 19:17

Hi there,

The clutch on my my 2.0 Aircooled Westy has started to slip (I got stuck on a gravel drive on Xmas Eve).

It drives OK on the road but...

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Last post by veedunk
06 Jan 2008, 14:40
Gearbox repairs - Shiplake Motors, Henley

Last post by lloyd « 06 Jan 2008, 11:36
Replies: 14
by Rooster » 02 Jan 2008, 16:02

Hi folks and a happy and prosperious new year to you all.

On the subject of gearbox repaires. I took my one to Dave Aldridge Shiplake Motors 0118...

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Last post by lloyd
06 Jan 2008, 11:36
Thermostat housing

Last post by Ian Hulley « 06 Jan 2008, 11:00
Replies: 12
by Nicola&Tony » 05 Jan 2008, 20:43

Hi, does anyone know if the thermostat housing for an early DG engine is still available from VW and how much it's likely to cost? Part no. is 025...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
06 Jan 2008, 11:00
engine code

Last post by andysimpson « 05 Jan 2008, 20:48
Replies: 1
by hogseye » 05 Jan 2008, 19:53

Hi..Can anyone tell me what the engine code should be on a 1.9td T25 Cheers :?

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Last post by andysimpson
05 Jan 2008, 20:48
engine fault

Last post by kukisan « 05 Jan 2008, 18:53
Replies: 3
by kukisan » 04 Jan 2008, 14:20

hi can anybody help regarding 1.9 watercooled engine that keeps cutting out. have given engine a service and noticed spark plugs black and sooty...

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Last post by kukisan
05 Jan 2008, 18:53
1.6 Diesel Glowplugs - T25

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 05 Jan 2008, 14:54
Replies: 21
by redline944 » 27 Dec 2007, 09:48
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I'm looking at my engine that needs new glowplugs... 2 of them are obstructed by the fuel pump.

Is it possible to get them out without removing the...
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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
05 Jan 2008, 14:54
CHOKE ?

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 05 Jan 2008, 14:23
Replies: 2
by Krisis » 04 Jan 2008, 14:37

Hello All,
CS1600 diesel, 4 speed box. (slowest, slower, slow, not fast and reverse)
As you may or may not know Nancy's engine is poorly ie valves...

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Last post by Bilbo Blue
05 Jan 2008, 14:23
Gearboxes

Last post by youthy giblets!!! « 04 Jan 2008, 23:19
Replies: 5
by youthy giblets!!! » 02 Jan 2008, 22:23

I have been having a sort out of all the gearboxes lying around today they are as follows

5 speed codes
3H 1707 9
ABN 069
3H1002 8
ABN 2009 6 9...

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Last post by youthy giblets!!!
04 Jan 2008, 23:19
1600 turbo diesel v belt replacement

Last post by Louey « 04 Jan 2008, 16:42
Replies: 5
by JC » 04 Jan 2008, 13:14

I have a 1600 turbo deisel and need to replace the v belts. I have the service manual which explains the proceedure but do I need a special tool like...

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Last post by Louey
04 Jan 2008, 16:42
air box

Last post by Aidan « 04 Jan 2008, 10:11
Replies: 3
by hercules » 03 Jan 2008, 22:15

here one for you guys iv been having toruble start me van so been doing a lot of look at what ever one say but every think seem to be ok ie battery...

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Last post by Aidan
04 Jan 2008, 10:11
It Never Rains but it pours.... oil!!

Last post by shepster « 04 Jan 2008, 07:38
Replies: 5
by sandringham » 03 Jan 2008, 16:11

I can see 2008 is going to be an expensive year as not only do I need a new exhaust but I have just discovered oil all over my engine. .... T25 1900...

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Last post by shepster
04 Jan 2008, 07:38
fan belt

Last post by hagzo « 03 Jan 2008, 19:05

by hagzo » 03 Jan 2008, 19:05

The fan/alternator belt came off my 1.6td the other week and when i tried replacing it i couldn't get it on because the 2nd belt for the water pump...

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Last post by hagzo
03 Jan 2008, 19:05
Stainless Steel Exhaust For LPG T25

Last post by Ray « 03 Jan 2008, 13:53
Replies: 8
by sandringham » 02 Jan 2008, 17:38

I have just called JP exhausts (so many of you here seem to have them and be happy with the qaulity) to make enquiries about getting one for my 1.9...

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Last post by Ray
03 Jan 2008, 13:53
sheared exhaust stud . . .*#$@

Last post by Ian Hulley « 03 Jan 2008, 11:19
Replies: 11
by garyodevon » 31 Dec 2007, 12:13

Happy New Year to y'all . . . .
Exhaust on me early 1.9 dg is blowing excessively . . .
Tho, on further inspection, have found its blowing on head to...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
03 Jan 2008, 11:19
coolant system

Last post by sandcrawler « 02 Jan 2008, 22:36
Replies: 1
by LUBO » 02 Jan 2008, 21:23

Alright. could someone please post pics of a late dg coolant system. i am considering buying a late dg and swaping the coolant system from my early...

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Last post by sandcrawler
02 Jan 2008, 22:36
Heater hoses

Last post by Rozzo « 02 Jan 2008, 21:28
Replies: 8
by dugcati » 29 Dec 2007, 23:37

Hi all,

I am after the large diameter flexible hoses that connect to the heat exchangers under the van - does anyone know where I can get these from...

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Last post by Rozzo
02 Jan 2008, 21:28
Carb Tweak??

Last post by Rozzo « 02 Jan 2008, 20:15
Replies: 3
by chriscburgess » 02 Jan 2008, 13:20

I have a feeling that my carb is running a bit rich. In the old days of my Morris 1100 I used to just turn a screw a quarter of a turn to make it...

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Last post by Rozzo
02 Jan 2008, 20:15
oil filter size

Last post by tim « 01 Jan 2008, 23:15
Replies: 4
by tim » 01 Jan 2008, 15:16

Want to get a oil sandwich plate for an oil cooler on my 2 ltr Aircooled... what is the fitting size? Is it 3/4 or M20?
Cheers
Tim

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Last post by tim
01 Jan 2008, 23:15
starter motor prob 1.6d

Last post by Louey « 01 Jan 2008, 20:43
Replies: 2
by transportersrule » 01 Jan 2008, 17:31

hi all
i have a 1.6d '85. starter sounded a bit sluggish last couple of starts put it down to the battery being a bit low. ive had it up on the ramps...

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Last post by Louey
01 Jan 2008, 20:43
2.1 AND 1.9 COOLING SYSTEM

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Jan 2008, 19:55
Replies: 7
by LUBO » 29 Dec 2007, 17:18

Bloody hell :x the job of fitting a 2.1 into my van just gets worse. today i realised, to my complete :oops: , my dg is an early one and the 2.1 is...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Jan 2008, 19:55
Auto Box Knowledge

Last post by VWCamperfan « 01 Jan 2008, 18:55
Replies: 1
by Dubstar » 01 Jan 2008, 17:56

I'm trying to put a water cooled auto box onto my Aircooled Westy, and everything is the same except for the oil cooler on the back of water cooled...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
01 Jan 2008, 18:55
taping nose

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 01 Jan 2008, 15:09
Replies: 13
by hercules » 25 Dec 2007, 19:18

Hi today start me van and now im get a taping nose form me engine it did need oil wich iv put in but still taping and water ok no oil leeks, me...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
01 Jan 2008, 15:09
Cracked head 1.6 a/c

Last post by A KIRK « 31 Dec 2007, 21:24
Replies: 6
by A KIRK » 29 Dec 2007, 18:10

So today has been spent dropping my poorly engine out, due to what I thought was a dropped valve, however before I've even had a chance to remove the...

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Last post by A KIRK
31 Dec 2007, 21:24
camper stuttering when travelling uphill??

Last post by Mash « 31 Dec 2007, 21:01
Replies: 3
by acerimmer5 » 30 Dec 2007, 23:27

hi to everyone and happy new year - i went to visit relatives over xmas (as u do) and my t25 1900 auto started to stutter occasionally as if starved...

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Last post by Mash
31 Dec 2007, 21:01
Need for Speedo

Last post by Willoughby « 31 Dec 2007, 20:51
Replies: 4
by Iamsyncrodude » 30 Dec 2007, 09:49

Hi

Is it possible to get a Speedo for my lefty syncro that has Mph as well as Kph. My odometer is broke. :(

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Last post by Willoughby
31 Dec 2007, 20:51
Trailin arm isues

Last post by Other-Power « 31 Dec 2007, 10:14
Replies: 8
by Other-Power » 29 Dec 2007, 22:46

Hi all,

Its MOT time of the year for my van,

I found a lot of nasty holes in the right side rear trailing arm.

Today i removed the arm which was...

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Last post by Other-Power
31 Dec 2007, 10:14
1980 Westy Joker.. clutch cable?

Last post by sparkes « 30 Dec 2007, 23:58
Replies: 2
by sparkes » 30 Dec 2007, 21:03

Hi, Went to go for a run in my van today but as I went to put it in gear I noticed the clutch pedal was on the floor!!
Totally slack, without getting...

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Last post by sparkes
30 Dec 2007, 23:58
jamex springs........Any good?

Last post by KarlT « 30 Dec 2007, 20:58
Replies: 2
by KarlT » 30 Dec 2007, 20:10

Hi.

A friend is offering new 40mm jamex springs and dampers for sale. Are these a good quality product or are they cheap & nasty?

Would you...

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Last post by KarlT
30 Dec 2007, 20:58
Bosch fuel pump strip down seal replacement topic link

Last post by camper « 30 Dec 2007, 20:43

by camper » 30 Dec 2007, 20:43

Interesting view topic link for dismantling a bosch fuel pump for seal replacements .Pictures & discription.

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Last post by camper
30 Dec 2007, 20:43
Screen Washer Prob

Last post by 3rustateers « 30 Dec 2007, 19:16
Replies: 6
by andyhagerty » 29 Dec 2007, 12:55

Hi

My front screen washer has decided to go west .

Re previous posts I have checked the contacts on the rhs stalk. I think they are ok, as the...

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Last post by 3rustateers
30 Dec 2007, 19:16
What petrol to use!

Last post by amazingdave « 30 Dec 2007, 14:04
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by Zimbok » 25 Dec 2007, 14:55
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Firstly Merry Christmas to you all.

Sitting at home having finished my Christmas lunch and feeling the need to get out of the house, I thought let's...
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Last post by amazingdave
30 Dec 2007, 14:04
power steering

Last post by simple « 29 Dec 2007, 20:18
Replies: 4
by vanwesty » 29 Dec 2007, 15:10

any one seen this system before www.pajoe.co.uk , could it be the answer, would need a trader to work with then to develop a system to fit T25's

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Last post by simple
29 Dec 2007, 20:18
bench testing 2.1 dj engine

Last post by poofpaddy « 29 Dec 2007, 17:34
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by poofpaddy » 28 Dec 2007, 05:15

Hi everyone please can anyone help
I've rebuilt a 2.1 dj engine and got it on a stand with complete wiring loom ecu exhaust etc.Got power to the...

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Last post by poofpaddy
29 Dec 2007, 17:34
sump plug

Last post by Ian Hulley « 29 Dec 2007, 11:30
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by tim » 27 Dec 2007, 20:59

Is the sump plug on a CU 2ltr Aircooled M14 x 1.5?

Cheers

Tim

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Last post by Ian Hulley
29 Dec 2007, 11:30
Smooking rear wheel - help!

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Dec 2007, 22:04
Replies: 8
by mm30_0 » 28 Dec 2007, 18:29

Having driven approx 40 motorway miles I noticed a noise from rear inside wheel. When I pulled over it was smooking badly, lots of lubricant on the...

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Last post by kevtherev
28 Dec 2007, 22:04

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