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over heated

Last post by toomanytoys « 17 Jul 2007, 21:57
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by belle in progress » 16 Jul 2007, 06:51

hi guys, on sat i took the family to southampton from essex. did about 50 mils when we hit heavy traffic. temp shot right up and i mean off the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
17 Jul 2007, 21:57
lhd 5speed gearbox to replace 4 speed in a rhd van.any probs

Last post by oldiguana « 17 Jul 2007, 21:51
Replies: 2
by oldiguana » 16 Jul 2007, 21:49

yo folks,ive dropped on a gearbox for me van,its a 5 speed gearbox out of a lhd van,ive got the linkages and stick,are there any other bits i will...

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Last post by oldiguana
17 Jul 2007, 21:51
Pierburg 2e3 carb needed !!! Help!!!

Last post by coilspring « 17 Jul 2007, 20:55
Replies: 1
by coilspring » 17 Jul 2007, 16:47

Planning big European trip shortly and discovered my carb is naffed. Anyone have a spare they would like to sell or know where I can get a...

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Last post by coilspring
17 Jul 2007, 20:55
RHD Power steering rack

Last post by R0B « 17 Jul 2007, 16:01
Replies: 8
by hercules » 15 Jul 2007, 21:29

do they do a RHD Power steering rack what sort of van have i got to look at to get one ???? do anyone no
thanks
chris

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Last post by R0B
17 Jul 2007, 16:01
Another temp proplem

Last post by tonytech « 17 Jul 2007, 15:12
Replies: 2
by matty o » 17 Jul 2007, 13:36

Hi all
Had the van for a 2 weeks now almost on top of al the jobs that I did not
expect
But since I have had it the temp gage reads just to the...

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Last post by tonytech
17 Jul 2007, 15:12
Sloopy gear change

Last post by brookie « 17 Jul 2007, 14:16
Replies: 2
by uncle festa » 14 Jul 2007, 13:17

On the selecter lever at the back of the van under the gearbox there is a spring pin of 32mm in length

Does anyone know how to get this out as I...

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Last post by brookie
17 Jul 2007, 14:16
Temperature Sensor

Last post by HarryMann « 17 Jul 2007, 13:55
Replies: 12
by mush145 » 04 Jul 2007, 08:54

I need to change the temperature sensor next to the thermostat. If I exchange the parts quickly will it be necessary to re-bleed the system. Would...

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Last post by HarryMann
17 Jul 2007, 13:55
please help diesel probs!!

Last post by jamesc76 « 17 Jul 2007, 06:44
Replies: 4
by lambro28 » 16 Jul 2007, 19:49

hi first of this is jamesc76 posting on behalf of lambro28!

Right ive tryed in vain to help lambro out as he got recoverd home by the aa on sat...

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Last post by jamesc76
17 Jul 2007, 06:44
Engine Trouble

Last post by VWCamperfan « 16 Jul 2007, 18:44
Replies: 13
by VirginCamper » 10 Jul 2007, 17:34

Coming home Sunday and engine lost all power and stopped,when I turn the key with a fully charged battery it just clicks.I,ve removed all the plugs...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
16 Jul 2007, 18:44
Gear selection problems

Last post by uniB « 16 Jul 2007, 17:56
Replies: 4
by uniB » 15 Jul 2007, 18:49

Hi all,

I've had an intimately problem with my gears with the change from 2nd to 3rd getting really stiff, seems to happen and then more or less go...

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Last post by uniB
16 Jul 2007, 17:56
Compression figures for a 2.0CU?

Last post by geordie skydiver « 16 Jul 2007, 17:35
Replies: 1
by tobzman » 16 Jul 2007, 12:02

Hi all

Following a high HC reading on my mot recently I thought I better check the compression while I was changing the plugs at the weekend.
The...

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Last post by geordie skydiver
16 Jul 2007, 17:35
odd clutch slipping problem

Last post by T'Onion « 16 Jul 2007, 16:24
Replies: 9
by T'Onion » 13 Jul 2007, 14:21

My clutch has an odd problem, it slips after i have had to brake hard ( ie had to pull the van up rather sharpest last night) and because i was...

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Last post by T'Onion
16 Jul 2007, 16:24
Automatic transmission fluid

Last post by BillyBus « 16 Jul 2007, 11:34
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by BillyBus » 16 Jul 2007, 10:30

I need to top up my transmission fluid on my van - 1900cc Automatic transmission 1990 Transporter model. I do not have the original manual, and...

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Last post by BillyBus
16 Jul 2007, 11:34
Alternator swap.

Last post by shepster « 16 Jul 2007, 09:53
Replies: 12
by shepster » 11 Jul 2007, 13:27

I have a 45amp plug in type alternator and have bought a 90 amp 'post' type one, can i simply modify the wiring or have i dropped a b*****k?

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Last post by shepster
16 Jul 2007, 09:53
Trailing arm corrosion

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 16 Jul 2007, 08:33
Replies: 12
by cumbriankeith » 12 Jul 2007, 22:25

OK, people - tell me how it is. My off side trailing arm looks like this with a rusty hole just appeared. It's not about to break up catastrophically...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
16 Jul 2007, 08:33
Starter motor model

Last post by Rozzo « 15 Jul 2007, 21:04
Replies: 9
by Brooksie » 10 Jul 2007, 08:18

My starter motor has begun to be a bit slack in disengaging and it is old, I mean, it looks like it came from the titanic after several years...

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Last post by Rozzo
15 Jul 2007, 21:04
worn injector pump?

Last post by dave friday « 15 Jul 2007, 08:42
Replies: 2
by dave friday » 09 Jul 2007, 11:38

i have a problem with vibration/hunting? at 1100rpm .the pump drive shaft has a bit of up and down play .what overhaul kits have people used, or...

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Last post by dave friday
15 Jul 2007, 08:42
dip stick seal?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 14 Jul 2007, 22:40
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by domiles1 » 14 Jul 2007, 21:44

Turbo diesel 1600cc, about 1986ish. When the engine is running there is smoke coming from the dip stick hole where the outer sleeve meets the engine....

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Last post by Simon Baxter
14 Jul 2007, 22:40
Engine oil help please...

Last post by Donna M « 14 Jul 2007, 16:33
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by Donna M » 14 Jul 2007, 16:00

Just popped round to my local H*****ds to pick up some motor oil for my T25 1.9 petrol water cooled (I'm a newbie - pls forgive...) and was baffled...

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Last post by Donna M
14 Jul 2007, 16:33
Manifold studs

Last post by mearnsy « 14 Jul 2007, 16:09
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by mearnsy » 12 Jul 2007, 21:41

After spending a fortune at Justkampers to mkae my exhaust fit my 1981 1600 ac i have started to remove the manifold....

One nut and stud came out...

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Last post by mearnsy
14 Jul 2007, 16:09
Wrong Silencer Connection

Last post by mearnsy « 14 Jul 2007, 16:08
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by mearnsy » 10 Jul 2007, 22:02

I have just bought a new silencer for my 1981 a/c 1600 and when removing the old one noticed the connections are different. The new one has oval...

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Last post by mearnsy
14 Jul 2007, 16:08
Diesel fuel tanks

Last post by Spiral « 14 Jul 2007, 06:12
Replies: 7
by Spiral » 11 Jul 2007, 09:31

:( Recently bought a 1990 T3 Westfalia Atlantic high-top 1600 turbo diesel in Leipzig, Germany. Managed to drive it home to Hertfordshire, although...

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Last post by Spiral
14 Jul 2007, 06:12
Hot start woes

Last post by Spiral « 13 Jul 2007, 21:44
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by The Reverend Pimp Daddy » 13 Jul 2007, 13:27

Just found this interesting reading

Might have to save up me thinks :lol:

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Last post by Spiral
13 Jul 2007, 21:44
Steering rack LHD

Last post by Spiral « 13 Jul 2007, 21:30
Replies: 4
by Spiral » 13 Jul 2007, 17:08

My 1990 LHD German Westfalia Atlantic T3 just failed the MOT because the steering rack was knackered (amongst other things). Does anyone here please...

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Last post by Spiral
13 Jul 2007, 21:30
BUMP STOPS

Last post by nutter « 13 Jul 2007, 12:52
Replies: 5
by nutter » 12 Jul 2007, 18:32

i have just cut 3 ribs off my bump stops as copied from the wiki,thanks for the info all went smoothly. one question though my van has gone even...

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Last post by nutter
13 Jul 2007, 12:52
2.1DJ gasket sealent / exhaust studs / stainless exhaust?

Last post by HarryMann « 12 Jul 2007, 21:48
Replies: 18
by manxman » 29 Jun 2007, 20:11
1

2
replacing the head coolent gasket on my 2.1DJ so have a few questions.

head off, no sheared studs thank f**k!

What sort of sealent should I use on...
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Last post by HarryMann
12 Jul 2007, 21:48
distributor drive gear woes

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 12 Jul 2007, 19:33
Replies: 9
by neilkent » 11 Jul 2007, 16:11

1984 LHD westfalia. 1.9 DG injection petrol

Bit the bullet and invested in the more expensive , but best quality recon engine for my bus - factory...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
12 Jul 2007, 19:33
altering gearlever

Last post by tonytone « 12 Jul 2007, 17:50
Replies: 19
by boilerman63 » 06 Jul 2007, 18:30
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2
about 2 years ago found information and pics in here showing
how to convert gear lever to make less travel when u change
gear, need them again can u...
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Last post by tonytone
12 Jul 2007, 17:50
water connector 1.9dg

Last post by mib « 12 Jul 2007, 16:26
Replies: 16
by mib » 24 Jun 2007, 20:33
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2
Hi can anybody help me out with getting this part shown in the photo which the hoses connect to, It has the air bleed as part of it. It is a plastic...
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Last post by mib
12 Jul 2007, 16:26
Turbo intercooler

Last post by syncroand101 « 12 Jul 2007, 11:17
Replies: 19
by Bilbo Blue » 10 Jul 2007, 09:26
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2
Anyone fitted an intercooler to a 1600TD?
If so what did you use, where did you place it and was it worth it?
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Last post by syncroand101
12 Jul 2007, 11:17
Rock shaft studs

Last post by west E « 11 Jul 2007, 19:57
Replies: 2
by west E » 10 Jul 2007, 20:28

A couple of my rocker shaft studs keep coming loose when removing the nuts of them. Any way i can stop this? I did put some thread lock on them last...

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Last post by west E
11 Jul 2007, 19:57
diesel pump problems - help

Last post by transportersrule « 11 Jul 2007, 17:05
Replies: 2
by transportersrule » 07 Jul 2007, 11:32

hi all.
Having probs with my diesel pump. Got a second hand 1.6d for the t25 all good. got it in and running. :) Then found the diesel pump was...

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Last post by transportersrule
11 Jul 2007, 17:05
diesel airlock

Last post by Louey « 11 Jul 2007, 14:34
Replies: 14
by 84doubledoor » 29 Jun 2007, 17:59

warm starting is great but cold it takes its time pressume this is due to an airlock.....so question is how do you bleed an airlock :roll: :oops:...

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Last post by Louey
11 Jul 2007, 14:34
suspension bushes

Last post by tangalooma flyer « 11 Jul 2007, 14:09
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by tangalooma flyer » 11 Jul 2007, 11:43

does anyone know where to get a set of poly bushes for the whole suspension?

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Last post by tangalooma flyer
11 Jul 2007, 14:09
Rear Brake Disk Conversion

Last post by tangalooma flyer « 11 Jul 2007, 11:42
Replies: 9
by Mark S » 09 Jul 2007, 16:23

1987 Westy Joker.

I've seen advertised rear brake disk conversion kits. Seems to make sense as the old drum brakes are not renowned for their...

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Last post by tangalooma flyer
11 Jul 2007, 11:42
Fuel Tank Paint??

Last post by Rozzo « 11 Jul 2007, 09:52
Replies: 1
by side-show-bob » 11 Jul 2007, 07:32

I have removed the petrol tank from my van and it looks abit worst for wears.. i want to clean it up and paint it, can i use any paint or should i be...

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Last post by Rozzo
11 Jul 2007, 09:52
turbo pipes

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 11 Jul 2007, 07:31
Replies: 11
by dennyboy70 » 06 Jul 2007, 17:19

does anybody know where the best place to buy the two pipes on, the turbo ,1.6 diesel, one rubber and the other is metal

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
11 Jul 2007, 07:31
enough power in a T4

Last post by HarryMann « 11 Jul 2007, 00:41
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by ticketyboo » 10 Jul 2007, 23:17

Been looking at www.mobile.de and www.autoscout24.com to find a T3 or T4 mulitvan in Germany.

I'm hoping to get a decent compromise between economy...

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Last post by HarryMann
11 Jul 2007, 00:41
Loose hose.

Last post by andysimpson « 10 Jul 2007, 21:21
Replies: 5
by Balaclava » 10 Jul 2007, 18:17

Can anybody tell me what this hose does? It's come free from the little cylinder. It doesn't seem to be effecting performance of engine but I'm sure...

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Last post by andysimpson
10 Jul 2007, 21:21
new carbs advice please

Last post by west E « 10 Jul 2007, 20:25
Replies: 11
by jonnyshowbiz » 09 Jul 2007, 08:25

Hi Guys,
gonna spend out an get some new carbs, would like more power and better fuel economy if possible.
I run a 1981 2lt a/c

all suggestions...

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Last post by west E
10 Jul 2007, 20:25
WHEEZING ENGINE ANY IDEAS?????

Last post by Mocki « 10 Jul 2007, 11:52
Replies: 3
by Kool-Kamper » 10 Jul 2007, 11:08

hi all
it's been a while since I posted here but I have now got yet another problem to add to all of the others!!!
I have a 1.6 turbo lump in my bus....

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Last post by Mocki
10 Jul 2007, 11:52
Starting woes.

Last post by clartsonly « 10 Jul 2007, 06:47
Replies: 7
by budbombpipe » 08 Jul 2007, 19:27

Anyone know whats causing this problem? My T25 starts usually 1st time, then when i turn it off, leave a couple on minutes, then try to start again,...

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Last post by clartsonly
10 Jul 2007, 06:47
I think its the alternator?? SORTED

Last post by alden1957 « 10 Jul 2007, 06:21
Replies: 3
by alden1957 » 02 Jul 2007, 19:16

Went out for a ride in camper yesterday.
Wife driving , smelt a funny odour, she thought it was gas , i couldn't smell anything...turned wipers on...

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Last post by alden1957
10 Jul 2007, 06:21
Whineing rear end!

Last post by toomanytoys « 09 Jul 2007, 21:34
Replies: 7
by Chopper » 06 Jul 2007, 13:14

I have a small whine from the back end when under power.
could it just be CVs or am I lookin at more serious gearbox investigations?
Anyone have any...

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Last post by toomanytoys
09 Jul 2007, 21:34
cast iron exhaust fitting

Last post by hammy44 « 09 Jul 2007, 17:13
Replies: 7
by hammy44 » 06 Jul 2007, 07:50

have just got the cast iron piece for the exhaust 2.1 dj from gsf has anyone fitted one of these and what problems might i encounter. the exhaust...

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Last post by hammy44
09 Jul 2007, 17:13
what do i need to keep from a diesel engine to gti swap ?

Last post by Mocki « 09 Jul 2007, 10:36
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by wag » 09 Jul 2007, 09:40

I have a full 1.6 n/a diesel engine and gearbox that i am planning to use to help convert my 1.9dg to gti power,
what bits do i need to keep from the...

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Last post by Mocki
09 Jul 2007, 10:36
stuck water filling cap. 1988 autosleeper

Last post by jamesrobinhardy « 08 Jul 2007, 20:03
Replies: 6
by jamesrobinhardy » 04 Jul 2007, 17:48

My water tank lockable cap is stuck. Any suggestions / easy ways to undo it or remove it so can put a new one on?

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Last post by jamesrobinhardy
08 Jul 2007, 20:03
engine mounts

Last post by MINI_BUS « 08 Jul 2007, 19:25
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by MINI_BUS » 09 Apr 2007, 18:46

are engine mounts for t25 easy to fit one of the rear one is about shot is it a full engine out jobbie

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Last post by MINI_BUS
08 Jul 2007, 19:25
possible starter motor kaput??

Last post by billymaya « 08 Jul 2007, 17:28
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by billymaya » 02 Jul 2007, 19:18

well benn having this problem with the old t25 for a few weeks now,go to start her up turn the key but theres a 10 second delay on her turning over...

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Last post by billymaya
08 Jul 2007, 17:28
Transmission woes.

Last post by ChrisW « 08 Jul 2007, 15:53
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by ChrisW » 07 Jul 2007, 11:23

My bus (Whitestar 2.1 Petrol Manual) has started to sort of lock up when in reverse. What I mean is that when reversing, after a few yards it feels...

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Last post by ChrisW
08 Jul 2007, 15:53

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