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Azz Engine Oil

Last post by hobopatch « 28 Dec 2007, 18:00
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by hobopatch » 27 Dec 2007, 19:53

Just about to put the oil in my engine, it has done one hundred thousand & six hundred miles has got full service history, Could I use one of the...

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Last post by hobopatch
28 Dec 2007, 18:00
non starter

Last post by Louey « 28 Dec 2007, 09:15
Replies: 3
by Louey » 27 Dec 2007, 18:00

I whipped the battery out on xmas eve to give it a charge as the van wouldn't start!!! After trying to turn it over for ages I went and noticed a...

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Last post by Louey
28 Dec 2007, 09:15
Water pump: early / late?

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 28 Dec 2007, 07:43
Replies: 8
by Nicola&Tony » 27 Dec 2007, 04:55

Hi, I'm looking to order a water pump from GSF but they do one for petrol vans from Aug. '82 - July '85 and another for later vans (Aug. '85 - Nov....

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
28 Dec 2007, 07:43
what the best oil to put in this time of year

Last post by Willoughby « 26 Dec 2007, 23:01
Replies: 2
by hercules » 26 Dec 2007, 20:18

just wonding what the best oil to put in this time of year ???? 2.1 watercool
thanks
chris

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Last post by Willoughby
26 Dec 2007, 23:01
Quick 2.1 injector question..

Last post by wasserleaker « 23 Dec 2007, 20:56
Replies: 3
by wasserleaker » 23 Dec 2007, 14:26

Hi, all
anyone know if M.V. injectors, and D.J. injectors are the same, and interchangeable, as they're both from 2.1's?
many thanks, Wasserleaker.

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Last post by wasserleaker
23 Dec 2007, 20:56
What size alternator belt?

Last post by Bowton Lad « 23 Dec 2007, 16:16
Replies: 5
by suedehead » 23 Dec 2007, 13:28

Hi folks, got a 1.6td which i'm having some starting issues with, however yesterday in the process of sorting that out I noticed that the alternator...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
23 Dec 2007, 16:16
Front to back coolant pipes broken..

Last post by Fox McIntyre « 22 Dec 2007, 22:16
Replies: 7
by Fox McIntyre » 21 Dec 2007, 18:58

The engine ends have snapped off the plastic front to back pipes on my 1.9 DG.. They have been like it a very long time I think and they have decided...

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Last post by Fox McIntyre
22 Dec 2007, 22:16
Of starter motors and things

Last post by ding-dang-dhu « 21 Dec 2007, 16:59
Replies: 7
by Andyvandy » 14 Dec 2007, 20:18

Anyone like a little story?

Are you sitting comfortably? Then I'll begin.
And you thought you had a stressful day?:roll:

Well as Network Manager,...

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Last post by ding-dang-dhu
21 Dec 2007, 16:59
do i need a new reservoir cap?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 21 Dec 2007, 14:40
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by oldiguana » 20 Dec 2007, 10:11

eyup ducks n merry christmas to you all.the missus runs a 1.9 n/a diesel 1y in her van,and i have to top the reservoir up in the engine bay every...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
21 Dec 2007, 14:40
Where's the LDA pin?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 21 Dec 2007, 14:38
Replies: 7
by airhead » 20 Dec 2007, 09:10

I have a 1.6TD Syncro. I was reading about a modification to the LDA pin to make the van go a bit quicker and with the article I was reading there...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
21 Dec 2007, 14:38
temperature issues

Last post by tonytech « 21 Dec 2007, 08:40
Replies: 11
by burnsey » 19 Dec 2007, 09:02

ok, ive done a search and read lots of similar instances but none of them tell me where my temperature sensor is hiding on my 1.6td 1988 lhd import,...

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Last post by tonytech
21 Dec 2007, 08:40
Auto Box Compatability

Last post by Dubstar « 20 Dec 2007, 22:43
Replies: 11
by Dubstar » 20 Dec 2007, 10:10

The auto box on my Aircooled Westy went a few weeks ago, so I've got another on it's way - thanks Emma and Steve - but it's off a watercooled and has...

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Last post by Dubstar
20 Dec 2007, 22:43
Diesel Smoking

Last post by Andy Wardle « 20 Dec 2007, 11:34
Replies: 10
by BigTam » 18 Dec 2007, 11:53

Bus is running sweet as except for when accelarating hard, white smoke, fine with gentle touch on the pedal but try and push it and clouds of smoke....

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Last post by Andy Wardle
20 Dec 2007, 11:34
expansion tank fitting

Last post by davej « 20 Dec 2007, 07:47
Replies: 9
by davej » 18 Dec 2007, 20:11

Hi just trying to fit a new expansion tank 1.9 turbo diesel . Had a hard time getting the hoses off the old one and snapped one of the hose/clamps....

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Last post by davej
20 Dec 2007, 07:47
Why do i have to soak my new starter motor bush in oil.

Last post by Simon Baxter « 19 Dec 2007, 22:10
Replies: 6
by Sven » 12 Dec 2007, 20:57

Just wondering????? need to do mine
Sven

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Last post by Simon Baxter
19 Dec 2007, 22:10
engine............ valves, piston or ?

Last post by mrhutch « 19 Dec 2007, 00:58
Replies: 13
by Krisis » 18 Dec 2007, 17:56

:? Ok, I thought it was the piston but today I actually to the cam cover off and there is a silver disk lose in the cover :?
Could it be that it is...

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Last post by mrhutch
19 Dec 2007, 00:58
What do these little bolts do ??? Rear drums.

Last post by malverner « 18 Dec 2007, 18:59
Replies: 4
by malverner » 18 Dec 2007, 13:55

Sorry no pic, but having just taken off the rear wheels I noticed 2 little bolt holes, next to where the wheel bolts stick out. What are they for and...

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Last post by malverner
18 Dec 2007, 18:59
Oil pressure gauge, how do i...........

Last post by shepster « 18 Dec 2007, 14:59
Replies: 2
by shepster » 18 Dec 2007, 13:24

.........wire one up?

2.1 dj engine, i want to have one in the cab so where do i connect to on the Engine?

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Last post by shepster
18 Dec 2007, 14:59
oil and filter

Last post by Mocki « 17 Dec 2007, 23:16
Replies: 3
by lance » 17 Dec 2007, 22:08

just had oil and filter changed and red light on dash flickers when vans in motion does this mean the garage has not filled oil level enough(doesnt...

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Last post by Mocki
17 Dec 2007, 23:16
HELP - 1.9TDi Mk4 Golf - Running Problems

Last post by shaz and dan's van « 17 Dec 2007, 21:21
Replies: 8
by shaz and dan's van » 19 Nov 2007, 21:37

My Golf is causing concern, have had it for 4 years & until now it has been absolutely faultless.

The car is a 1999 & has done 95K & the services...

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Last post by shaz and dan's van
17 Dec 2007, 21:21
How long can an engine sit unused?

Last post by geordie skydiver « 17 Dec 2007, 08:32
Replies: 8
by simonmotorbike » 15 Dec 2007, 17:06

I have been looking for a T25 for the last month.

I have just bought a house, and across the road sits a westy from the early eighties. It clearly...

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Last post by geordie skydiver
17 Dec 2007, 08:32
petrol in oil

Last post by Ian Hulley « 16 Dec 2007, 17:09
Replies: 11
by colouredFunk » 15 Dec 2007, 17:27

hey,

there seems to be petrol getting in the oil (2.1i lpg conversion).... - when I check the oil level it is right over the max marker, and when I...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
16 Dec 2007, 17:09
PUTTING MY ENGINE BACK IN

Last post by Aidan « 16 Dec 2007, 10:29
Replies: 6
by kevino » 13 Dec 2007, 13:31

Hi i am after a small bit of advice as to the best way to put my engine back in , 1.6 tutbo diesel , is it to lift the back high enough and slide the...

6 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
16 Dec 2007, 10:29
anyone got a scrap 1y engine i need an engine number plz

Last post by Spiral « 15 Dec 2007, 21:36
Replies: 4
by oldiguana » 10 Dec 2007, 22:07

yo folks,for some daft reason my 1y engine doesnt have anumber on it,cant find it anywhere,dont suppose any of you guys have a knackered one i could...

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Last post by Spiral
15 Dec 2007, 21:36
Oil cooler............

Last post by toomanytoys « 15 Dec 2007, 19:00
Replies: 7
by shepster » 12 Dec 2007, 09:01

I have a 2.1 dj that i'm going to replace my 1.9 with, this has an 'oil cooler' between the oil filter and the block, can i remove this and run it...

7 Replies

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Last post by toomanytoys
15 Dec 2007, 19:00
Seized clutch

Last post by VWCamperfan « 15 Dec 2007, 01:39
Replies: 1
by purplechugster » 12 Dec 2007, 11:33

Clutch seized... bits of clutch plate in the flywheel.

Clutch fixed by mechanic.

So.... is the disintegrating clutch something to worry about in...

1 Replies

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Last post by VWCamperfan
15 Dec 2007, 01:39
cutting out

Last post by VWCamperfan « 15 Dec 2007, 01:31
Replies: 11
by ermie571 » 12 Dec 2007, 15:56

I know I have seen the answer to this before, but cannot find it....

2.1 LPG carb

running and cutting out. all lights go out on dash, radio dies....

11 Replies

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Last post by VWCamperfan
15 Dec 2007, 01:31
DIESEL TANK REMOVAL T25 1.6d

Last post by transportersrule « 15 Dec 2007, 00:32
Replies: 8
by transportersrule » 12 Dec 2007, 17:04

Hi all can anyone give me a pointer re removing the diesel tank from my t25.
i have a leak that i cant get to in the water pipes above the tank. :(...

8 Replies

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Last post by transportersrule
15 Dec 2007, 00:32
Cylinder head indentification???????

Last post by andysimpson « 14 Dec 2007, 19:23
Replies: 9
by fergus77 » 11 Dec 2007, 22:02

hey all,

right, took the head off my new van and it's completely fried. Over heated, dropped and valve and melted in between the valves.

How can i...

9 Replies

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Last post by andysimpson
14 Dec 2007, 19:23
Is it a re-con?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 14 Dec 2007, 13:21
Replies: 3
by shepster » 10 Dec 2007, 09:18

I have recently got hold of a 2.1 dj, on closer inspection it appears to have had quite a bit of work done to it.

The push rod tubes look brand new,...

3 Replies

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Last post by Ian Hulley
14 Dec 2007, 13:21
1600TD using lots of oil, blowing white smoke!

Last post by Andy Wardle « 13 Dec 2007, 17:06
Replies: 8
by Andy Wardle » 11 Dec 2007, 10:55

Using lots of oil......
I use the bus as a daily driver and every week I get through about a litre of oil, i.e. if I fill it to the max mark on the...

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Last post by Andy Wardle
13 Dec 2007, 17:06
LEAK!!!PLASTIC WATER PIPES TO REPLACE METAL ONES???

Last post by transportersrule « 12 Dec 2007, 21:30
Replies: 9
by transportersrule » 12 Dec 2007, 17:09

hi there
I have a leak in one of the long metal water pipes under the van. typically it is over the diesel tank :(
Ive read sumwhere on here but...

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Last post by transportersrule
12 Dec 2007, 21:30
URGENT -Oil change-no sump washer and cant see where it goes

Last post by Rozzo « 12 Dec 2007, 18:55
Replies: 7
by keytouch » 12 Dec 2007, 12:56

Just started doing an oil change.
Undid the sump plug bolt thing and oil started coming out of the little slot underneath
There was no washer and...

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Last post by Rozzo
12 Dec 2007, 18:55
Gear box

Last post by Aidan « 11 Dec 2007, 22:44
Replies: 1
by jojorose » 11 Dec 2007, 20:19

My third gear has been crunching for five years, before i had a new clutch i could sort of waggle my way around it, now its tight and i cant. Anyway...

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Last post by Aidan
11 Dec 2007, 22:44
A question about hydraulic tappets?

Last post by jason k « 11 Dec 2007, 20:53
Replies: 8
by Taipan » 08 Dec 2007, 11:23

Hi All

Apparantly my 1980 air cool 2.0 has hydraulic tappetts. Are these a reliable unit or do they need servicing/replacing periodicaly?

Many...

8 Replies

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Last post by jason k
11 Dec 2007, 20:53
Cork sump gasket- will it leak?

Last post by andysimpson « 11 Dec 2007, 19:14
Replies: 1
by PhilXXJ » 11 Dec 2007, 19:11

I fitted my AAZ engine with a cork gasket from gsf. Just waiting for 5 sp. box then it can go in, however i was looking at some old threads and found...

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Last post by andysimpson
11 Dec 2007, 19:14
starting conumdrum

Last post by ermie571 « 11 Dec 2007, 18:59
Replies: 2
by ermie571 » 11 Dec 2007, 18:24

ok, this one has us beat....

We had lazy starting on the van 2.1 lpg elite recon.

did the earths...made a huge difference. This morning oafter...

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Last post by ermie571
11 Dec 2007, 18:59
head gasket problem?? quick answer needed please

Last post by airhead « 11 Dec 2007, 15:59
Replies: 4
by MattyGreg05 » 09 Dec 2007, 21:47

Hey guys,

Anyone have an idea of how much work it would take to fix this problem?

Suspected head gasket gone on diesel 2.4 1990 T4 van.
The van...

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Last post by airhead
11 Dec 2007, 15:59
twin carbs on a DG engine

Last post by autohausdolby « 11 Dec 2007, 08:52
Replies: 2
by dink » 09 Dec 2007, 01:13

i have a DG code engine in my T3, the pierberg carb is not so good, it leaks
i have been offered a pair of carbs from an Aircooled 2LTR engine
i was...

2 Replies

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Last post by autohausdolby
11 Dec 2007, 08:52
Heating question.

Last post by Smiler « 11 Dec 2007, 07:57

by Smiler » 11 Dec 2007, 07:57

Hello guys,
other than Propex or Erber` is there are cheaper heater available? Are these open flame type safe to use in a confind space? We would...

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Last post by Smiler
11 Dec 2007, 07:57
Sump copper washers

Last post by jamesc76 « 10 Dec 2007, 19:32
Replies: 10
by keytouch » 08 Dec 2007, 21:06

Wanting to do an oil change on my camper however i'm struggling to find the copper washer for the sump drain plug.

I have the 1600 n/a Diesel, CS...

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Last post by jamesc76
10 Dec 2007, 19:32
Type 4 Aircooled oiler cooler help

Last post by mattrsa « 10 Dec 2007, 09:03
Replies: 3
by mattrsa » 09 Dec 2007, 20:14

Hi Guys

This is really starting to get to me now and could do with some advice.

After taking the van for a drive the other day and then parking it...

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Last post by mattrsa
10 Dec 2007, 09:03
I'd like to upgrade my engine... a little advice please?

Last post by jed the spread « 10 Dec 2007, 07:09
Replies: 3
by Jenks » 09 Dec 2007, 21:54

Hello All
I have a 1985 Panel van, with a very tired 1.6 N/a Diesel engine in it.
it's smokey and slow and is going to need sorting soon. i...

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Last post by jed the spread
10 Dec 2007, 07:09
flat spot/erratic idle (infuriating !!!)

Last post by guz « 09 Dec 2007, 15:52
Replies: 4
by guz » 09 Dec 2007, 13:03

flat spot at about 2.5k, tickover
troubles, hunting (boucing up and down
by about .2k.)

servo pipe is fine.

otherwise pulls okay.

standard 1.9 DG.

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Last post by guz
09 Dec 2007, 15:52
ENGINE said 'Goodbye'

Last post by maximus « 09 Dec 2007, 06:31
Replies: 3
by Krisis » 07 Dec 2007, 20:09

I have / had a 1600 CS on a 4 speed box and I was on my way to the MOT station when piston number 4 sad sod off
I put new Injectors in after having...

3 Replies

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Last post by maximus
09 Dec 2007, 06:31
Low oil pressure 1600TD JX

Last post by andysimpson « 08 Dec 2007, 21:55
Replies: 8
by belgianbill » 07 Dec 2007, 18:51

Just finished rebuilding my JX with brand new cylinder head and recon turbo. On start up all OK but after driving for 7-8 miles from cold the oil...

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Last post by andysimpson
08 Dec 2007, 21:55
URGENT HELP! belts?

Last post by Jenks « 08 Dec 2007, 16:42
Replies: 4
by Jenks » 08 Dec 2007, 10:56

Hello All 1st post an all that, hoping someone can help.

i have a 1985 1.6 deisel n/a Panel van, driving home the other night and the battery light...

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Last post by Jenks
08 Dec 2007, 16:42
Adding a turbo?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 07 Dec 2007, 20:00
Replies: 6
by keytouch » 07 Dec 2007, 15:55

Ok, here goes-

Forgive me if this is an absolutely stupid question, but I know nothiong about engines.

I currently have a stock 1600 Diesel CS...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
07 Dec 2007, 20:00
Brake fluid leak

Last post by tim « 07 Dec 2007, 15:50

by tim » 07 Dec 2007, 15:50

Got fluid leaking from behind the brake pedal...Its a 2lt model. Had the dash top off and theres no signs of leaks there. It seems to be coming from...

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Last post by tim
07 Dec 2007, 15:50
Van cuts out - usually going around a corner!??

Last post by Mocki « 07 Dec 2007, 11:57
Replies: 10
by irishkeet » 05 Dec 2007, 14:48

Hi
I have a 1980 2l Aircooled westy high top

Van sometimes cuts out while driving, I've noticed that this mainly happens when turning a corner...

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Last post by Mocki
07 Dec 2007, 11:57

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