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popping carbs

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 07 Dec 2007, 08:53
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by leroy99 » 06 Dec 2007, 11:03

after a few weeks of putting up with rough running of the van i decided to give the carbs a good strip and clean, problem is i adjusted the basic...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
07 Dec 2007, 08:53
What should i change while the engine is out?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 06 Dec 2007, 21:16
Replies: 15
by shepster » 05 Dec 2007, 16:53
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I'm about to swap an early 1.9 for a late 2.1 so apart from the water system (early to late) i'm going to change the clutch as a matter of...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
06 Dec 2007, 21:16
gearbox compatability

Last post by R0B « 06 Dec 2007, 17:40
Replies: 2
by rubyvan » 06 Dec 2007, 16:42

Can anyone tell me if the same code gearboxes but from different years
e.g a 1988 3h box and a 1990 3h box, are compatable?
So can i put the 1990...

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Last post by R0B
06 Dec 2007, 17:40
Which starter motor?

Last post by shepster « 06 Dec 2007, 12:07
Replies: 6
by shepster » 05 Dec 2007, 15:30

I am about to swap my 1.9 for a 2.1, can i use my 1.9 starter motor as it was only reconditioned a couple of months ago, or will i have to use the...

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Last post by shepster
06 Dec 2007, 12:07
New engine?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 05 Dec 2007, 21:18
Replies: 5
by just-like-that » 05 Dec 2007, 17:27

Can anyone tell me what diesel engines in their opinion are the best if a replacement were needed for my G reg T25. Friend of mine says Peugeot or...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
05 Dec 2007, 21:18
smokey start up

Last post by peasant « 05 Dec 2007, 13:03
Replies: 12
by just-like-that » 05 Dec 2007, 12:25

I have a very smokey 1.7 diesel engine. It smokes like hell when cold then seems to be ok. Does anyone think this is BAD news?

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Last post by peasant
05 Dec 2007, 13:03
HELP!!! Diesel 1.9 ADG engine help

Last post by andysimpson « 04 Dec 2007, 21:34
Replies: 5
by fergus77 » 04 Dec 2007, 08:17

Ok guys, maybe buying another camper that has a blown ADG 1.9 diesel engine and have a few questions....

1: Where does thiss engine come from, ie:...

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Last post by andysimpson
04 Dec 2007, 21:34
H&R Suspension Cup kit

Last post by Simon Baxter « 04 Dec 2007, 20:00
Replies: 2
by nesty » 04 Dec 2007, 00:10

Has anybody used H&R suspension (cup) coil over products on their T25 before? OK I know expsensive, but want to do the lowering right first time....

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Last post by Simon Baxter
04 Dec 2007, 20:00
Erratic start/running 82 transporter

Last post by andybeedub « 04 Dec 2007, 16:10
Replies: 5
by andybeedub » 21 Nov 2007, 14:44

I have a 82 transporter with air cooled 2l engine, automatic box, automatic chokes and it has recently been reconditioned by a mate and me (he's a...

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Last post by andybeedub
04 Dec 2007, 16:10
spigot bearing

Last post by Ian Hulley « 04 Dec 2007, 15:18
Replies: 11
by rubyvan » 03 Dec 2007, 17:47

CAn anyone tell what a spigot bearing is used for and when you would ned to change it.
cheers
steve

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Last post by Ian Hulley
04 Dec 2007, 15:18
Carb help west sussex

Last post by mortcars « 04 Dec 2007, 13:54

by mortcars » 04 Dec 2007, 13:54

Hi, ive bought a weber carb set-up but after a bit of thought ive decided to stay stock for now so ive got a new gasket set and was wondering if...

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Last post by mortcars
04 Dec 2007, 13:54
Cooling pipe confusion....?

Last post by Krisis « 03 Dec 2007, 22:53
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by Other-Power » 30 Nov 2007, 11:11

Hi all

I have a 1.6 na CS engine,

I would like to know which cooling pipe is the pipe that goes to the heater?

I believe its the one that comes...

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Last post by Krisis
03 Dec 2007, 22:53
Dead Clutch

Last post by Easy Tiger « 03 Dec 2007, 21:58
Replies: 4
by Easy Tiger » 03 Dec 2007, 19:42

Hi all

been a while since I posted but have been very very busy.

Still enjoying my van (83 1.9l Holdsworth) but recently noticed that the biting...

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Last post by Easy Tiger
03 Dec 2007, 21:58
Throttle cable mount

Last post by mike the van « 03 Dec 2007, 19:57

by mike the van » 03 Dec 2007, 19:57

The saga continues , still trying to get van on the road after held back by the weather.

Have fitted pir of Dell 36 's and linkages, but trying to...

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Last post by mike the van
03 Dec 2007, 19:57
Turbo whistle..

Last post by wasserleaker « 03 Dec 2007, 19:48
Replies: 3
by wasserleaker » 01 Dec 2007, 17:37

anyone know what could make a turbo suddenly develop a whistle on acceleration? it's on a mates JX 1600 turbo diesel crew cab, someone he knows...

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Last post by wasserleaker
03 Dec 2007, 19:48
Fuel Pump - 1.6td

Last post by airhead « 03 Dec 2007, 17:10
Replies: 5
by suedehead » 02 Dec 2007, 14:20

Having some issues getting my engine started, the bloke that came out to have a look at it reckoned that the solenoid in the fuel pump had...

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Last post by airhead
03 Dec 2007, 17:10
1.6 td shreds alternator belt [stumped]

Last post by colinMSC « 03 Dec 2007, 14:06
Replies: 5
by colinMSC » 28 Nov 2007, 17:17

hi . not often do i get stuck but im at a loss with this one.
heres the problem the alternator belt keeps on shreding .
everything seems good .
new...

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Last post by colinMSC
03 Dec 2007, 14:06
Gear selection stiffer in cold weather....

Last post by kathyshack « 03 Dec 2007, 08:33
Replies: 6
by wasserleaker » 01 Dec 2007, 17:23

is it normal for the gearshift to be a bit harder when the weather gets a bit baltic?? when first setting off with a cold engine.
its fine after a...

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Last post by kathyshack
03 Dec 2007, 08:33
clutch

Last post by ..lee.. « 02 Dec 2007, 19:16
Replies: 6
by rubyvan » 01 Dec 2007, 16:25

How would i know if i have had the wrong size clutch fitted to my van i.e would a 228mm clutch work in an engine for a 215mm clutch. Why do I ask...

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Last post by ..lee..
02 Dec 2007, 19:16
warm gearbox and gear change probs

Last post by toomanytoys « 02 Dec 2007, 17:49
Replies: 1
by rubyvan » 02 Dec 2007, 17:26

does anyone know why changing gear gets worse when the gearbox/van has warmed, tends to get stuck not good!!. Any one suggest a check list of things...

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Last post by toomanytoys
02 Dec 2007, 17:49
Webasto Heater - can it preheat my engine

Last post by manxman « 02 Dec 2007, 12:20
Replies: 7
by Iamsyncrodude » 30 Nov 2007, 14:08

Hi again a start of yet another thread.

Webasto Heater - apart from internal heating can it preheat my engine for a good winters morning start :)...

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Last post by manxman
02 Dec 2007, 12:20
Solex throttle spindle bushings

Last post by lukewheels « 02 Dec 2007, 11:10
Replies: 5
by lukewheels » 21 Nov 2007, 18:33

My '81 a/c 2.0L on twin solex carbs won't settle to idle. I think it needs the bushings on the end of the spindle that opens the carbs replacing. Any...

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Last post by lukewheels
02 Dec 2007, 11:10
S.U. Carbs

Last post by wasserleaker « 01 Dec 2007, 19:26
Replies: 24
by Dubstar » 28 Nov 2007, 10:13
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Just wondering if anyone has put S.U.'s on their van, and if it was any good. Or even those funky little Minnow Fish carbs? I know how to do it -...
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Last post by wasserleaker
01 Dec 2007, 19:26
gearchange squeak 2nd addition

Last post by hunter70 « 01 Dec 2007, 13:14

by hunter70 » 01 Dec 2007, 13:14

Hands up all those that knew there was a nylon bush hidden above the Tank on the gearchange rod . I`ve just found it , the bush is broken and the rod...

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Last post by hunter70
01 Dec 2007, 13:14
Soiled Plugs / Power Down

Last post by Dubstar « 01 Dec 2007, 11:23
Replies: 20
by Dubstar » 24 Nov 2007, 00:16
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I took my van in for it's MOT and the only thing it failed on was the emissions. The CO was ok, but the hydrocarbons were at 3000. Apparently a pass...
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Last post by Dubstar
01 Dec 2007, 11:23
STUCK IN GEAR (EMERGANCY HELP NEEDED!!)

Last post by toomanytoys « 01 Dec 2007, 08:29
Replies: 15
by Tommy D » 29 Nov 2007, 18:26
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hey im at work went to move my 89 t25 pickup and its stuck in gear!! drove here fine......

managed to rock it out of gear but when i put it in 1st...
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Last post by toomanytoys
01 Dec 2007, 08:29
Front brake back plate

Last post by ..lee.. « 30 Nov 2007, 21:14
Replies: 8
by blancowesty » 28 Nov 2007, 15:48

My local garage has inspected underneath my camper (1990 Westfalia Atlantic) and is about to change the badly corroded brake pipe spltter valve...

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Last post by ..lee..
30 Nov 2007, 21:14
What's the second temp sender for?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Nov 2007, 19:52
Replies: 6
by morzov » 30 Nov 2007, 16:04

There appears to be 2 temp senders on my van (1.9 petrol). I've sussed that the one at the 12 0 clock position under the thermostat is the one that...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Nov 2007, 19:52
Overheating.

Last post by Mocki « 30 Nov 2007, 12:59
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by Bushidodragon_76 » 30 Nov 2007, 12:38

Morning all, I'm after a little advise regarding my T25 1984 Water cooled 1.9 petrol.
The little problem I have is it is overheating when...

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Last post by Mocki
30 Nov 2007, 12:59
Petrol pump blanking plate?

Last post by cumbriankeith « 30 Nov 2007, 11:54
Replies: 4
by Shipdrives » 29 Nov 2007, 10:32

Having changed to an electric fuel pump, where can I get a mechanical pump blanking plate for a 1980 air-cooled 2.0 automatic? As it's now redundant,...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
30 Nov 2007, 11:54
Aircooled, engine dies in 3rd gear, loss of power.. pls help

Last post by wilse « 30 Nov 2007, 11:50
Replies: 2
by wilse » 30 Nov 2007, 11:25

hi folks

I've an Aircooled T3 2.0L petrol. I haven't used it for a month or so, and file that once I got is started it kept dying, after a drive...

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Last post by wilse
30 Nov 2007, 11:50
engine number on my 1.9 n/a diesel,do dvla actually need it?

Last post by Other-Power « 30 Nov 2007, 11:08
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by oldiguana » 29 Nov 2007, 08:39

yo dudes,ive looked on the wiki and had a good search but cant find the necessary info.......i need to get the documents swapped over from 1.6 to 1.9...

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Last post by Other-Power
30 Nov 2007, 11:08
Governed Dizzy Rotor - why?

Last post by CovKid « 30 Nov 2007, 08:56
Replies: 6
by Shipdrives » 29 Nov 2007, 10:06

:?: Does anyone know why my 1985 water-cooled 1900 engine has (what I think is) a governed distributor rotor (i.e a spring operated contact)? My...

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Last post by CovKid
30 Nov 2007, 08:56
gearbox advice

Last post by toomanytoys « 30 Nov 2007, 07:20
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by rubyvan » 29 Nov 2007, 23:07

can anyone tell me apart from the 1'st two number and letter e.g 3h, is there any difference between the codes and hence boxes or are the rest of the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
30 Nov 2007, 07:20
DG petrol to turbo diesel swap?

Last post by amazingdave « 29 Nov 2007, 20:44
Replies: 7
by amazingdave » 28 Nov 2007, 20:53

Hiya,

What are the issues with going from a DG engine to a 1.6ish turbo diesel?

gearbox? wiring? fuel tank?

and what engine is easiest/best?

Its...

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Last post by amazingdave
29 Nov 2007, 20:44
auxillary water pump

Last post by dave friday « 29 Nov 2007, 19:33
Replies: 3
by dave friday » 28 Nov 2007, 22:57

Evening all, i have to replace the electric water pump fitted to my van ,what do you reccomend .
ta.

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Last post by dave friday
29 Nov 2007, 19:33
Late DG to DJ ... blow by blow

Last post by Ian Hulley « 29 Nov 2007, 12:14
Replies: 4
by Ian Hulley » 28 Nov 2007, 19:19

OK, firstly I like to point everyone in the direction of the 'Thanks' thread over on General Chat. :wink:

Right, the mission was to swap a running,...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
29 Nov 2007, 12:14
2.1 for 1.9

Last post by shepster « 29 Nov 2007, 09:34
Replies: 10
by LUBO » 19 Nov 2007, 12:38

Alright. going to swap my 1.9dg for a 2.1 dj. the 2.1 came from an automatic bus. can i use the clutch from the dg on the dj? kev

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Last post by shepster
29 Nov 2007, 09:34
Finding and fitting an engine

Last post by oldiguana « 29 Nov 2007, 08:34
Replies: 9
by Balaclava » 27 Nov 2007, 17:53

I think my engine might be done for. Ran it with a worn timing belt and now won't go.
How to I begin to go about putting a new engine in and what...

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Last post by oldiguana
29 Nov 2007, 08:34
T25/Ford adapter plate question

Last post by toomanytoys « 29 Nov 2007, 07:57
Replies: 3
by justbuggin » 28 Nov 2007, 17:54

Ok, I've got a T25 (was a 2.1 VW watercooled), but the previous owner put an adapter plate on & married up a 1.6 Ford diesel. Not sure what the box...

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Last post by toomanytoys
29 Nov 2007, 07:57
Where can I buy carb bushings from?

Last post by Taipan « 28 Nov 2007, 22:46
Replies: 5
by Taipan » 28 Nov 2007, 12:09

Hi All
My 2.0 air cool carbs have slight play (1-2mm?) in the carb bushings (Solex 32-34 PDSIT-3). I gather this is a bad thing and may be part of...

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Last post by Taipan
28 Nov 2007, 22:46
Replacing 5 speed gearbox with an auto

Last post by Harico « 28 Nov 2007, 22:35

by Harico » 28 Nov 2007, 22:35

Anyone got any experience of replacing a 5 speed AAP gearbox attached to a DJ engine with a 3 speed Auto box? Frankly I've always found the 5 speed...

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Last post by Harico
28 Nov 2007, 22:35
Strange clutch phenomena

Last post by NewarkNutter « 28 Nov 2007, 18:24
Replies: 6
by NewarkNutter » 27 Nov 2007, 18:42

This happened to me on the way to work yesterday and is getting worse rapidly.
I approached a roundabout, the clutch did not want to let go. I revved...

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Last post by NewarkNutter
28 Nov 2007, 18:24
gearchange squeak

Last post by hunter70 « 28 Nov 2007, 18:22
Replies: 2
by hunter70 » 28 Nov 2007, 11:39

Hi
My gearchange in my T3 A/C yesterday has developed a queak in for and aft movement, the gears are sweet and there`s no slop , it has been...

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Last post by hunter70
28 Nov 2007, 18:22
buzzing from front of van

Last post by Dan Wood « 28 Nov 2007, 17:24
Replies: 4
by rubyvan » 27 Nov 2007, 22:49

Can anyone give me some advice I have recently changed the clutch and box, and you have to press the clutch pedal to the floor to change gear. The...

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Last post by Dan Wood
28 Nov 2007, 17:24
Front Wishbone Upper Ball Joint Syncro

Last post by Iamsyncrodude « 28 Nov 2007, 13:20
Replies: 9
by Iamsyncrodude » 24 Nov 2007, 19:33

Hi

I have just discovered my Front Wishbone Upper Ball Joint has a split in the rubber, I assume this is an MOT failure , are they special for the...

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Last post by Iamsyncrodude
28 Nov 2007, 13:20
gear changes

Last post by COURGETTE « 28 Nov 2007, 13:07
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by rubyvan » 27 Nov 2007, 22:57

Having trouble getting it into 1'st especially and this gets worse in all the gears when the box has warmed up. The van has had a recon box in and...

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Last post by COURGETTE
28 Nov 2007, 13:07
New carbs fitted: what to do with breather pipe?

Last post by mgm « 27 Nov 2007, 23:47
Replies: 6
by mgm » 01 Nov 2007, 14:51

New carbs fitted and they've left the engine breather pipe with an extension and tied it off under the van pointing forward :?: ??

What do others do...

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Last post by mgm
27 Nov 2007, 23:47
Timing belt?

Last post by ..lee.. « 27 Nov 2007, 22:08
Replies: 4
by Balaclava » 27 Nov 2007, 17:29

I posted here about a month ago about my van breaking down coming over Shap in Northumbria. I later found out it was a worn timing belt and I could...

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Last post by ..lee..
27 Nov 2007, 22:08
cam pulley

Last post by jonk65 « 27 Nov 2007, 21:25
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by jonk65 » 27 Nov 2007, 00:17

Hi posted a topic up earlier on this subject. I have now found out what is wrong with the pulley ( this pulley drives the oil pump and the vac pump.)...

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Last post by jonk65
27 Nov 2007, 21:25

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