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brake light sticking on

Last post by squire « 23 Aug 2007, 19:04
Replies: 5
by squire » 21 Aug 2007, 17:07

i had some help with this last week, apparently the people who have lent my van say the brake light does not go out, they took in to kwik fit last...

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Last post by squire
23 Aug 2007, 19:04
Petrol to Diesel conversion

Last post by chrissydai « 23 Aug 2007, 18:32
Replies: 6
by mattc » 22 Aug 2007, 10:48

I'm on the verge of giving up my hunt for a pop-top diesel as they are going for such silly money :( So here's an idea. Can you convert from petrol...

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Last post by chrissydai
23 Aug 2007, 18:32
LHD conversion to RHD?

Last post by RJES « 23 Aug 2007, 14:29
Replies: 3
by RJES » 23 Aug 2007, 11:40

As I'm going to be doing some serious steering column / dash mods to my Subaru powered Syncro camper soon, I'm considering converting it to RHD while...

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Last post by RJES
23 Aug 2007, 14:29
hydraulic or solid tappets?

Last post by Christo « 23 Aug 2007, 13:28
Replies: 4
by Christo » 23 Aug 2007, 09:26

Please excuse my ignorance but how can i tell if my tappets are hydraulic or solid. Its a 1.9 wc petrol '86. I have adjusted the tappets as if they...

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Last post by Christo
23 Aug 2007, 13:28
What engine is a 2.21 injection

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Aug 2007, 06:59
Replies: 12
by futurecut » 21 Aug 2007, 19:41

My pal has borrowed her sisters van and it's got a 2.2i in it. I believe it's standard - it's a weird bus with South african grill and lamps. - got a...

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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Aug 2007, 06:59
low compression

Last post by HarryMann « 22 Aug 2007, 22:03
Replies: 8
by Christo » 22 Aug 2007, 12:53

thread continued from engine shakes violently when idling.
1.9 wc petrol '86

Have compression tested all cylinders, no.1,2,4 return 150 psi, no.3...

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Last post by HarryMann
22 Aug 2007, 22:03
engine shakes violently when idling

Last post by Christo « 22 Aug 2007, 12:54
Replies: 9
by Christo » 21 Aug 2007, 17:41

i have a 1.9 w/c petrol '86. I took it for a tune up as it failed the emissions miserably and was told it was only running on 3 cylinders because a...

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Last post by Christo
22 Aug 2007, 12:54
Speedo/odo accuracy

Last post by peasant « 22 Aug 2007, 11:49
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by Syncro G » 21 Aug 2007, 21:18

How far out is yours?

My van's on oversize tyres as they are 215R14's instead of what I think was 185R14's originally so I'd have thought that would...

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Last post by peasant
22 Aug 2007, 11:49
help sump plug spinning

Last post by VeeDubster « 21 Aug 2007, 19:39
Replies: 24
by markeymagicbus » 22 Jul 2007, 17:15
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hi

any ideas how i can get my sump plug out its spinning at the mo , i have a spare engine , can you change the sump

its a 1.9 petrol water...
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Last post by VeeDubster
21 Aug 2007, 19:39
Dellorto adv and retard

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Aug 2007, 18:21
Replies: 9
by stom » 20 Aug 2007, 16:37

Hi all,

Not been on here as late. me and the camper have been off sick due to injury. all is well now though the van is having a few problems.

the...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 Aug 2007, 18:21
hi front suspention

Last post by T3teedub « 21 Aug 2007, 16:00
Replies: 3
by chopperclarksley » 19 Aug 2007, 12:46

hi there, im a bit concerned about the front suspention of my german imported westie , its about 50mm higher at the front than the back and this is...

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Last post by T3teedub
21 Aug 2007, 16:00
Sticky clutch pedal

Last post by ding-dang-dhu « 21 Aug 2007, 08:20
Replies: 8
by ding-dang-dhu » 20 Aug 2007, 19:32

Just back from 600 mile trip to Mull, and have developed a wee problem with the clutch pedal. It sticks half way up in low gears. Tapping it gets it...

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Last post by ding-dang-dhu
21 Aug 2007, 08:20
Starter motor problems on a 2.1 GLI possible solution

Last post by big red bus « 21 Aug 2007, 06:40
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by Rooster » 21 Aug 2007, 06:34

FYI - My van has always had a lazy starter, sometimes on tuning the key it would take a second or two before it turned over the engine.
Then on...

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Last post by big red bus
21 Aug 2007, 06:40
Rattling gear knob when under load - anyone got one ?

Last post by ringo « 20 Aug 2007, 21:26
Replies: 4
by ringo » 20 Aug 2007, 18:00

My gear know has always made a horrible rattling noise - normally when doing around 60 - but i can stop it by resting my knee against it.

Anyway,...

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Last post by ringo
20 Aug 2007, 21:26
Best Oil for 1600 CT Engine?

Last post by mearnsy « 20 Aug 2007, 19:49
Replies: 2
by mearnsy » 20 Aug 2007, 18:50

What is the best Oil for 1600 CT Engine? :lol:

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Last post by mearnsy
20 Aug 2007, 19:49
Dare I ask, which oil for my 2.1i?

Last post by dublicious « 20 Aug 2007, 17:24
Replies: 19
by dublicious » 05 Jul 2007, 20:53
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Probably an age old discussion and had a look through past threads, but when people say a good oil, how do you determine what is a good one? I have...
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Last post by dublicious
20 Aug 2007, 17:24
Fitting accelerator cable on 1990 T25

Last post by FLINTS « 20 Aug 2007, 16:12
Replies: 2
by FLINTS » 20 Aug 2007, 08:16

Anyone know how to re-fit the accelerator on a 1990 1.9 T25?

I bought some new cab matts over the weekend & tried to fit them neatly around the...

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Last post by FLINTS
20 Aug 2007, 16:12
Solenoid problem --Can't start the van......

Last post by futurecut « 20 Aug 2007, 13:09
Replies: 6
by futurecut » 19 Aug 2007, 16:54

I was using a break in the rain to renew a hose clip to my heater pipes and when removing my inspection lamp the hook managed to pull out a thick red...

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Last post by futurecut
20 Aug 2007, 13:09
inter changable fuel tanks...anybody know?

Last post by oldiguana « 20 Aug 2007, 08:30
Replies: 5
by oldiguana » 19 Aug 2007, 14:12

yo folks,ive got to replace the diesel tank on marladys van,1.6 diesel 1983..do i have to get the exact one or can i fit a different one ,seen a few...

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Last post by oldiguana
20 Aug 2007, 08:30
Clutch bleed screw

Last post by HarryMann « 19 Aug 2007, 22:55
Replies: 3
by ptolemy » 19 Aug 2007, 21:58

Hi guys, I have recently bought a clutch slave cylinder from a breaker, and I would like to replace the bleed screw on it. Does anybody here know...

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Last post by HarryMann
19 Aug 2007, 22:55
Heavy Steering

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 Aug 2007, 20:10
Replies: 2
by nrdr92 » 19 Aug 2007, 19:28

Hi all, finally going to get the van registered on thursday, so went to it today after its been stood for about 4 months, its a 1979 Aircooled westy...

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 Aug 2007, 20:10
TD tail pipe, facing down or outwards?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 19 Aug 2007, 20:07
Replies: 3
by lambro28 » 19 Aug 2007, 19:14

When James came to look at my stricken camper recently he said ah tail pipe is wrong, its facing down!
I tried to fit it outwards when it was new,...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
19 Aug 2007, 20:07
Loud clicking noise

Last post by devondub « 19 Aug 2007, 19:58
Replies: 2
by devondub » 19 Aug 2007, 19:10

Just got back from 900 mile round trip and the van has developed a loud clicking noise from the o/s/r wheel when braking. Have had wheel and drum off...

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Last post by devondub
19 Aug 2007, 19:58
Weber carb

Last post by jason k « 19 Aug 2007, 19:52
Replies: 5
by scamperman » 18 Aug 2007, 19:20

I'm looking to change my Pierburg carb for a Weber,couple of years ago we did the same for my bro's Scirroco 1.8.I've seen them in the past for the...

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Last post by jason k
19 Aug 2007, 19:52
Blowing Exhaust

Last post by dazzzer1 « 19 Aug 2007, 07:06
Replies: 3
by WedgeLover » 18 Aug 2007, 11:21

Hi everyone,

New to the club and think it's cool. Need a bit of help from you guys.

Got two wedges, a 1980 2.0l AC high top and a 1986 1.9l WC...

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Last post by dazzzer1
19 Aug 2007, 07:06
1.6TD smoky on start up.

Last post by HarryMann « 19 Aug 2007, 01:21
Replies: 9
by geordie skydiver » 24 Jul 2007, 08:31

My mates 1.6TD is a bit smoky on start up, kinda black/gray smoke that smells of diesel.

For the first ten minutes or so it blows a puff of smoke...

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Last post by HarryMann
19 Aug 2007, 01:21
Cant get 1st gear - help!!

Last post by HarryMann « 19 Aug 2007, 00:53
Replies: 11
by ChrisW » 17 Aug 2007, 09:34

T3 Whitestar with 5spd box.

Cant select 1st gear at all, either with engine running or off. All other gears fine.

New to T3's so what do I need to...

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Last post by HarryMann
19 Aug 2007, 00:53
type 25 caliper

Last post by Cruz « 17 Aug 2007, 21:14
Replies: 3
by spock » 17 Aug 2007, 19:36

hello all just got mi first camper holdsworth conversion etc one prob i have is finding somebody who wont rip me off to give the van a good going...

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Last post by Cruz
17 Aug 2007, 21:14
3-speed box.

Last post by toomanytoys « 17 Aug 2007, 10:37
Replies: 4
by Beth » 16 Aug 2007, 22:51

Hello all,
slight problem with my gearbox in that it was a 5-speed but is now only 3. 4th and 5th gear will not select. Have tried all the usual...

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Last post by toomanytoys
17 Aug 2007, 10:37
ENGINE WON'T START

Last post by Bowton Lad « 17 Aug 2007, 09:08
Replies: 22
by Bowton Lad » 12 Aug 2007, 11:12
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Left VW Extravaganza last Sunday, van started first time & drove home with no problems whatsoever. The van is registered January 1984 with 1.9 DG...
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Last post by Bowton Lad
17 Aug 2007, 09:08
THROTTLE DAMPER 1982 Aircooled

Last post by wackos00 « 16 Aug 2007, 21:09
Replies: 3
by wackos00 » 16 Aug 2007, 10:56

I need a throttle dampener for my 1982 2l Aircooled, can anyone help, she keeps cutting out untill she warms up, also last night she started loosing...

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Last post by wackos00
16 Aug 2007, 21:09
carb problems i think

Last post by markeymagicbus « 16 Aug 2007, 17:30
Replies: 9
by markeymagicbus » 15 Aug 2007, 15:48

hi all

i was on my way to my mot and my t25 lost all power , still ticks over a bit lumpy tho , feels like its running out of fuel but the fuel...

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Last post by markeymagicbus
16 Aug 2007, 17:30
Replacement engine needed, has anyone used....

Last post by ssbrown19 « 16 Aug 2007, 06:49
Replies: 6
by ssbrown19 » 12 Aug 2007, 17:52

Hi,

Sadly it looks as though we may have to bite the bullet and get a replacement engine in our van, I have seen the accolades for Elite VW (Essex)...

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Last post by ssbrown19
16 Aug 2007, 06:49
how do i find out where the oil leak is?

Last post by big red bus « 15 Aug 2007, 20:50
Replies: 23
by AquaMan + kids » 02 Aug 2007, 20:33
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hi all

we seem to have an oil leak as whenever we go anywhere oil is splattered all up the back window.

It must only be a small leak as we don't...
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Last post by big red bus
15 Aug 2007, 20:50
Water hose needed

Last post by kevtherev « 15 Aug 2007, 17:05
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by autocamp » 15 Aug 2007, 17:04

Can anyone recommend a good supplier for the short water hose from the back of the thermostat housing that goes to the inlet manifold?

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Last post by kevtherev
15 Aug 2007, 17:05
Turning left - GRAUNCH!**&^^! noise.

Last post by purplechugster « 15 Aug 2007, 13:02
Replies: 13
by purplechugster » 12 Aug 2007, 11:45

Hmmm, dont like the sound of that :?

I took the van out this morning to sainsburys (note to self - never go to supermarket on a sunday morning...

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Last post by purplechugster
15 Aug 2007, 13:02
Grrrrr.... Adjusting Hydraulic Clutch (Or Not!)

Last post by VWCamperfan « 14 Aug 2007, 23:47
Replies: 2
by VWCamperfan » 14 Aug 2007, 18:53

If I was double jointed on every limb then there is a very remote possibility this could be done! I have been upside-down, inside out & back to front...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
14 Aug 2007, 23:47
diesel mpg

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 14 Aug 2007, 22:12
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by tonytone » 12 Aug 2007, 22:08

just for the record... completed a 700 mile trip to france and back in my 1.6td with a 7k recon vege engine and returned 32mpg. didnt go faster than...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
14 Aug 2007, 22:12
diesel injector pipe

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 14 Aug 2007, 22:09
Replies: 3
by Kool-Kamper » 13 Aug 2007, 12:54

why do my diesel injector pipes keep splitting?
it the number 4 cylinder one that keeps going...could it be build up of presssure due to partically...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
14 Aug 2007, 22:09
Engine Code Help???????????????????????????????

Last post by Dubnizzle « 14 Aug 2007, 12:49
Replies: 2
by Dubnizzle » 14 Aug 2007, 11:33

Hi I have a big favour to ask.
I need to find out what the engine code is for my
1980 V reg 2.0 a/c westfalia camper is,
due to the case that need...

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Last post by Dubnizzle
14 Aug 2007, 12:49
T25 Upper suspension woes

Last post by Ian Hulley « 14 Aug 2007, 10:14
Replies: 2
by frogman » 14 Aug 2007, 06:31

Hi, guys. Late T3, Trying 2 replace upper susp'arm bushes. Bolts holding upper balljoint (steering knuckle 2 upper arm) rounded off. Tried splitting...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
14 Aug 2007, 10:14
noisey clutch release bearing

Last post by clartsonly « 14 Aug 2007, 08:39
Replies: 6
by Kevjen2005 » 10 Aug 2007, 18:57

hi guys, i think our clutch release bearing has had it :roll: . when i press the clutch pedal to seect first or reverse i get a terrible graunching...

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Last post by clartsonly
14 Aug 2007, 08:39
OMG..I ran out of oil on the M4..Have i broken the van

Last post by clartsonly « 14 Aug 2007, 08:35
Replies: 5
by happypixie » 13 Aug 2007, 17:05

I completely forgot to check the oil (doh)

I believe theres a leak but i pretty much totally ran out and came to a halt on the M4, the oil light...

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Last post by clartsonly
14 Aug 2007, 08:35
running woes!!

Last post by murdoch « 14 Aug 2007, 07:04
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by murdoch » 13 Aug 2007, 19:43

just taken me a hell of a long time to get me Aircooled devon camper roadworthy again, some new panels, some paint, new interior, but could only...

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Last post by murdoch
14 Aug 2007, 07:04
Rear CV joint and front spring knackered

Last post by Cruz « 13 Aug 2007, 20:32
Replies: 6
by Cruz » 13 Aug 2007, 14:12

Yesterday the van started making a knocking noise from the nearside rear. When I investigated it seems that the cv joint has gone. When I play with...

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Last post by Cruz
13 Aug 2007, 20:32
Geometry

Last post by camper « 13 Aug 2007, 17:20
Replies: 6
by camper » 10 Aug 2007, 15:37

The main VW dealer/workshops near me useless for this what should be dead easy for them.Booked the van in last year explained i wanted camber caster...

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Last post by camper
13 Aug 2007, 17:20
how to recondition an engine!

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 13 Aug 2007, 15:31
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by dave friday » 12 Aug 2007, 22:43

Well more advice really, i've found a machine shop so...for those of you that have done your dismantling and assembly a few questions.
is the...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
13 Aug 2007, 15:31
oil cooler seal Q: work being done now

Last post by ermie571 « 13 Aug 2007, 12:49
Replies: 4
by katie » 13 Aug 2007, 09:45

Hi all, just a quickie as I'm having the work done this minuite, campertechnique is changing my seals etc, and was going to do the oil cooler seal...

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Last post by ermie571
13 Aug 2007, 12:49
good welder in sussex?

Last post by skell « 13 Aug 2007, 11:59
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by robintb » 10 Aug 2007, 13:27

Anybody know of a good panel/body welder in the sussex area? Time to get those wheel arches and sills sorted.

Also anybody ever taken off or...

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Last post by skell
13 Aug 2007, 11:59
more starter problems

Last post by ermie571 « 13 Aug 2007, 09:46
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by robintb » 10 Aug 2007, 13:13

Hello to all,

if your starter solonoid clicks but the beast doesn't turn over, and you are sure that its getting enough juice, does it more than...

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Last post by ermie571
13 Aug 2007, 09:46

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