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Diesel cam belt tensioning

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 02 Aug 2007, 19:59
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by Westy.Club.Joker » 02 Aug 2007, 18:31

Fitted a new cam belt and roller/tensioner to my 1.6TD motor, can anyone say for definite which way you totate the roller/tensioner to tension the...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
02 Aug 2007, 19:59
it starts, I park up, 30 mins later it won't start?

Last post by wilse « 02 Aug 2007, 09:18
Replies: 9
by wilse » 29 Jul 2007, 16:31

howdy

I foolishly left the lights on the truck the other day which really flattened the battery, had it charged, everything was sweet, although it...

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Last post by wilse
02 Aug 2007, 09:18
popping, spluttering, kind of backfiring... oh an oily smell

Last post by Hacksawbob « 01 Aug 2007, 23:34
Replies: 6
by wilse » 01 Aug 2007, 07:23

Another day, another question... :)

This happens regardless of wether I've just got into the truck or it's been going for hours.

Lets say I drive...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
01 Aug 2007, 23:34
Screeching noise!

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 01 Aug 2007, 21:07
Replies: 20
by Nicola&Tony » 25 Jul 2007, 20:35
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When I start the van it sometimes makes a loud screeching noise (coming from the engine compartment) which lasts for about 20 seconds (feels like...
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Last post by Nicola&Tony
01 Aug 2007, 21:07
T25 engine replacement advice needed :(

Last post by kemshell « 01 Aug 2007, 19:16
Replies: 6
by SYNCRO » 10 Apr 2007, 18:08

Coming home from York this lunchtime and the engine gives out big time on the A1, big clouds of smoke and steam must'ave scare the crap out of the...

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Last post by kemshell
01 Aug 2007, 19:16
Carb setup help needed.

Last post by dirtywedge « 01 Aug 2007, 18:24
Replies: 2
by dirtywedge » 31 Jul 2007, 22:42

Hi guys sorry this has to be my 1st post but its sending me mad!

its a 1.9 watercooled DF engine with a single solex carb, looks similar to single...

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Last post by dirtywedge
01 Aug 2007, 18:24
new engine

Last post by Rooster « 01 Aug 2007, 11:38
Replies: 2
by kemshell » 31 Jul 2007, 12:49

I have a 1981 Aircooled 2L campervan. My dad borrowed her and killed the engine this was not a massive surprise as it has been burning a lot of oil....

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Last post by Rooster
01 Aug 2007, 11:38
Fuel supply problem

Last post by meggles « 01 Aug 2007, 08:15
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by Johhny G » 30 Jul 2007, 08:20

Can anyone help please.

I'm not getting fuel to the engine. ('85 1900 petrol)

Have replaced fuel pump and also tried to clean out the fuel filter -...

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Last post by meggles
01 Aug 2007, 08:15
Clutch slave leak

Last post by FlowerPower « 31 Jul 2007, 13:19
Replies: 13
by FlowerPower » 22 Jul 2007, 11:24

Hello!!!!!

I've got a leak which seems to be coming from the clutch slave cylinder. I've only had a feel around so far and not had a proper look yet...

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Last post by FlowerPower
31 Jul 2007, 13:19
washer jets, don't work

Last post by wilse « 31 Jul 2007, 06:50
Replies: 9
by wilse » 29 Jul 2007, 17:05

I've noticed my washer jets don't work??

There is water in the reservoir, so I suppose it could be either the fuse or motor/pump?

The pipes look...

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Last post by wilse
31 Jul 2007, 06:50
solid tappets

Last post by Gavvan « 30 Jul 2007, 21:31
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by Gavvan » 30 Jul 2007, 20:44

what gap is correct for a 2.1 with solid tappets in mms ? ( god i miss hydralic tappets !!!! :lol: ) cheers gav

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Last post by Gavvan
30 Jul 2007, 21:31
Diesel pump solonoid wire anti theft hidden switch

Last post by camper « 30 Jul 2007, 18:03
Replies: 8
by camper » 29 Jul 2007, 16:59

Wanting to break into the diesel fuel pump solonoid volts supply wire.Can anyone advice me if the wire is from the fuse box if so where?.I want to...

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Last post by camper
30 Jul 2007, 18:03
running on three cylinders?

Last post by dave friday « 30 Jul 2007, 17:44
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by dave friday » 23 Jul 2007, 22:07
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yep! the auxilary water pump blew apart and i had to drive quite a way with the water gauge on max to get of the motorway.i got it grua'd home,i...
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Last post by dave friday
30 Jul 2007, 17:44
WhatÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s the small round disk that popped out of my Carb?

Last post by Willoughby « 30 Jul 2007, 09:16
Replies: 2
by Willoughby » 29 Jul 2007, 22:35

Hi all

Just back from a great weekend camping, but think I may have knackered one of my carbs (solex 34-32 LHS) it will now only run with the help...

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Last post by Willoughby
30 Jul 2007, 09:16
Coolant problem

Last post by ssbrown19 « 29 Jul 2007, 19:58
Replies: 10
by ssbrown19 » 29 Jun 2007, 19:35

Hi,

I have a 1988 'E' plate auto sleeper high top 1.9 petrol water cooled engine

I have had the van a couple of months and bought it from Yorkshire...

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Last post by ssbrown19
29 Jul 2007, 19:58
Lhd to Rhd

Last post by vwjon « 29 Jul 2007, 11:24
Replies: 7
by Chopper » 23 Jul 2007, 09:40

Has anyone out there converted a T25 from left to righthand drive?
Is it dooable or a dose!?

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Last post by vwjon
29 Jul 2007, 11:24
2.0 air cooled holding back

Last post by meggles « 29 Jul 2007, 09:24
Replies: 41
by meggles » 21 Jul 2007, 20:51
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:? This had been a problem on and off for a while but much worse today.
I drove 50 miles on a mix of dual carriageway and up and down steepish and...
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Last post by meggles
29 Jul 2007, 09:24
Hydraulic replacement questions

Last post by ptolemy « 28 Jul 2007, 22:02
Replies: 4
by ptolemy » 28 Jul 2007, 21:37

Hey, me and my mate are attempting to restore a 1983 T25, which has been sitting about in a farm for a few years.

The main problem has been with the...

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Last post by ptolemy
28 Jul 2007, 22:02
ottinger turbo diesel

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 28 Jul 2007, 20:23
Replies: 1
by tonytone » 28 Jul 2007, 19:34

anyone seen the Ottinger turbo diesel engine for sale on ebay for a type 25, what do you reckon and is the ottinger malarkyany good ?

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
28 Jul 2007, 20:23
Oil LEAK AGAIN AAHHH

Last post by maximus « 28 Jul 2007, 20:08
Replies: 2
by maximus » 28 Jul 2007, 19:43

AAZ diesel, it started leaking from the oil filler tube that bolts onto the sump, I bought a genuine gasket from VW cleaned both sump and filler...

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Last post by maximus
28 Jul 2007, 20:08
Squeaking driving us nuts

Last post by trundletruc « 28 Jul 2007, 10:51
Replies: 13
by brianjbox » 13 Feb 2007, 17:10

Hi all

Had the bus a couple of years now and in that time the bus always squeaked a little over bumpy uneven surfaces, I assumed if it was serious...

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Last post by trundletruc
28 Jul 2007, 10:51
Air cooled v water cooled

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 28 Jul 2007, 07:05
Replies: 13
by jojorose » 25 Jul 2007, 17:55

Make it simple please, looking for another van and would like to know pros and cons for air v water cooling system.

Thanks

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
28 Jul 2007, 07:05
Petrol Consumption

Last post by jojorose « 27 Jul 2007, 07:19
Replies: 5
by jojorose » 17 Jul 2007, 17:57

My van 1983 petrol air cooled two litre has just gone to devon and back at approx 15 miles to the gallon! It did not go over 60 at any time and i was...

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Last post by jojorose
27 Jul 2007, 07:19
Looking to get serviced!! oohh errrr!

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 27 Jul 2007, 07:10
Replies: 1
by scottydawg » 26 Jul 2007, 16:51

My petrol, watercooled T25 needs a service. Am in Nottingham can anyone suggest somewhere local (ish) that is trustworthy?? Cheers

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
27 Jul 2007, 07:10
Gear shift remove and replace **URGENT**

Last post by uncle festa « 27 Jul 2007, 06:54
Replies: 2
by bradcab » 26 Jul 2007, 18:57

RHD 1.6 D

I've seen the wiki page on this! Do you realy have to drop the whole thing out the bottom or will just leaver come out the top after un...

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Last post by uncle festa
27 Jul 2007, 06:54
Running problems / Breakdown and Backfiring

Last post by richnewton « 26 Jul 2007, 18:37
Replies: 4
by Jack-the-Bug » 25 Jul 2007, 08:18

Hi there

Travelling along the M25 quite happily went over a slight bump in the road and lost all power and ground to a halt with a few back fires....

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Last post by richnewton
26 Jul 2007, 18:37
cold start issues diesel

Last post by R0B « 25 Jul 2007, 20:23
Replies: 1
by lambrettalee » 25 Jul 2007, 19:04

any ideas appreciated.... 1.9 td , when starting from cold(with cold start handle out) the van is more smokey than usual and more than a little...

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Last post by R0B
25 Jul 2007, 20:23
HELP!!!! Jumpy/spluttery probs: worst on LPG, also on petrol

Last post by wasserleaker « 25 Jul 2007, 16:50
Replies: 19
by stevewright76 » 23 Jul 2007, 22:21
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EXACTLY what I could do without - wedding on Saturday, off on Monday in the Van to France for 3 weeks on our holi-moon.

And th van's playing up :-(...
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Last post by wasserleaker
25 Jul 2007, 16:50
2l cu exhaust question?

Last post by Doodleboink « 25 Jul 2007, 16:20
Replies: 3
by nrdr92 » 24 Jul 2007, 18:32

hi all,just in the process of fitting a 2l cu in place of a 16 ct,just wondering if anybody had done away with the heat exchangers,pods etc,fitted...

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Last post by Doodleboink
25 Jul 2007, 16:20
NEW 1.6 TD - Cooling System Bleeding - HELP!

Last post by HarryMann « 24 Jul 2007, 22:37
Replies: 1
by chappy » 24 Jul 2007, 22:28

I've now got connie the camper fitted out with a spanking new JX 1.6TD and she's running like a dream

Just wanted to check a couple of things on...

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Last post by HarryMann
24 Jul 2007, 22:37
Engine Woes! Help Needed!

Last post by jed the spread « 24 Jul 2007, 21:51
Replies: 12
by stickman » 09 Jul 2007, 16:55

Well I thought I would take the van for a spin at lunchtime. I store it at work, and the sun was shining :)

On the way back i had back wind and was...

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Last post by jed the spread
24 Jul 2007, 21:51
Weber 32/36 Carburettor Kit

Last post by jason k « 24 Jul 2007, 19:54
Replies: 11
by VirginCamper » 20 Jul 2007, 20:38

Will a Weber 32/36 Carburettor Kit fit a 2.0l a/c engine?

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Last post by jason k
24 Jul 2007, 19:54
heater controls don't work

Last post by SplendiferousII « 24 Jul 2007, 12:53
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by Sir Chad » 23 Jul 2007, 12:19

Hello, I've got an 84 water cooled BUS,
the heater controls don't appear to do anything, I've got 2 questions:
1. what are the levers supposed to,do...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
24 Jul 2007, 12:53
Engine is cutting out since oil change

Last post by HarryMann « 24 Jul 2007, 12:13
Replies: 20
by Nicola&Tony » 21 Jul 2007, 18:04
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I'm a total novice when it comes to engines but I'm determined that this is going to change! :oops: :lol: Currently investigating Haynes, Wiki and...
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Last post by HarryMann
24 Jul 2007, 12:13
My blower doesnt blow!

Last post by Spiral « 24 Jul 2007, 08:04
Replies: 4
by purplechugster » 07 Jul 2007, 11:01

My blower has stopped blowing :roll:

Not that I need it much at this time of year (just open the windows...) but its nice to be able to de-mist the...

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Last post by Spiral
24 Jul 2007, 08:04
1.6td injectors

Last post by Simon Baxter « 23 Jul 2007, 21:58
Replies: 4
by lambrettalee » 23 Jul 2007, 16:48

i am after a set of refurbed (new) 155 break injectors for my aaz ,i and am having little luck locally finding them , any ideas as to where i may get...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
23 Jul 2007, 21:58
Gearbox noise

Last post by wasserleaker « 23 Jul 2007, 20:47
Replies: 4
by Edwards » 21 Jul 2007, 14:13

Hi, I have recently bought a T25, 1982 Devon Camper and so far very pleased with it. I do however have some concerns regarding a noisy 3rd and 4th...

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Last post by wasserleaker
23 Jul 2007, 20:47
Gearbox 80-82

Last post by Hacksawbob « 22 Jul 2007, 23:16
Replies: 3
by Edwards » 22 Jul 2007, 21:13

Hi, Can anyone tell me whether a 1980 T25 gearbox will fit in a 1982 model (2.0) . Was, are there any particular mechanical changes or things to...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
22 Jul 2007, 23:16
gearbox/driveshaft advice please

Last post by optimusprimer « 22 Jul 2007, 20:59
Replies: 2
by optimusprimer » 22 Jul 2007, 20:45

running home today and i started to get a knocking noise from underneath, obviously panic ensued! it was making a noise when the clutch was let out...

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Last post by optimusprimer
22 Jul 2007, 20:59
Getting rid of old engine oil (useful website)

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 22 Jul 2007, 17:37
Replies: 8
by Nicola&Tony » 18 Jul 2007, 08:21

Found this website about where to get rid of old engine oil after doing an oil change. If it's worth adding it to the relevant section of Wiki would...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
22 Jul 2007, 17:37
Engine packed up Help Please

Last post by FlowerPower « 22 Jul 2007, 14:49
Replies: 25
by dalmationman » 14 Jul 2007, 19:38
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Engine was running fine.
1.9petrol.
Suddenly, doing 60mph and backfired. BANG
Now loses power at all engine revs, backfires,chuffs, then stops....
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Last post by FlowerPower
22 Jul 2007, 14:49
manifolds and linkage etc

Last post by jason k « 22 Jul 2007, 10:55
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by jonnyshowbiz » 17 Jul 2007, 11:31

Hi,

I have ordered my carbs, dells 40's 8) an need to get some manifolds linkage, air filters suggestions ??

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Last post by jason k
22 Jul 2007, 10:55
CU Carb basic settings.

Last post by cumbriankeith « 22 Jul 2007, 08:54
Replies: 3
by silverfoxfintry » 21 Jul 2007, 14:57

Good afternoon all.
I have had the bus in at a local garage a couple of weeks ago.
They were trying to set up the carbs and the timing.
Since then I...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
22 Jul 2007, 08:54
Kenlowe Fan anyone?

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 22 Jul 2007, 08:21
Replies: 4
by coilspring » 20 Jul 2007, 08:44

Hard to belive with all the rain and clouds in the UK, but in Europe the weather is barmy with temps up to 40 degrees centigrade. As we are off over...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
22 Jul 2007, 08:21
Whats the best carb replacement?

Last post by happylass33 « 20 Jul 2007, 18:59
Replies: 6
by coilspring » 15 Jul 2007, 18:38

Had some problems with the cold starting / running on my 1983 1.9 wbx DG motor. I ordered a pull down unit and service kit from Gower and Lee but...

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Last post by happylass33
20 Jul 2007, 18:59
T25 Gearbox...What type is it?

Last post by cjvmee « 20 Jul 2007, 05:53
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by cjvmee » 19 Jul 2007, 14:55

Hello,im trying to identify a T25 gearbox that a friend has that he wants to sell.
Its a 5 speed that was temporarily fitted to his Syncro td while...

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Last post by cjvmee
20 Jul 2007, 05:53
Help is my engine dead again?

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 19 Jul 2007, 22:25
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by MarieJ » 20 Jun 2007, 22:32
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Hi, On my journey back from Wales recently the dreaded oil light came on and off. I pulled in and toppped up with a litre of oil. Further down the...
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Last post by Nicola&Tony
19 Jul 2007, 22:25
header tank

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 19 Jul 2007, 21:33
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by mal0r » 19 Jul 2007, 21:08

Hi All,

Just got t25 back from a service, goes lovely, but..

I knew I had a coolant leak somewhere, but the garage say it's the 'header tank'. Does...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
19 Jul 2007, 21:33
Quick steering wheel question ....

Last post by Tex Ritter « 18 Jul 2007, 18:48
Replies: 6
by Ian Hulley » 16 Jul 2007, 21:02

Will a Golf/Scirocco II steering wheel fit straight on a T25 ?

See told you it were quick. :lol:

Ta, Ian.

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Last post by Tex Ritter
18 Jul 2007, 18:48
For a full service-should the fuel filter be checked?

Last post by Tex Ritter « 18 Jul 2007, 18:41
Replies: 4
by happypixie » 17 Jul 2007, 18:58

Hi, recently took my 2L 1981 T25 in for a full service. Is the fuel filter something that should have been checked or replaced?

thanks

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18 Jul 2007, 18:41

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