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Expansion tank cap needed - we think!?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 08 Jul 2007, 14:23
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by jagsman » 07 Jul 2007, 16:24

Hello all,

question on behalf of my brother in law what I am visiting down here in sunny (today anyway!) Lincolnshire. He's just acquired a 1987...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
08 Jul 2007, 14:23
Can I replace a manual 'box with an Auto?

Last post by geordie skydiver « 08 Jul 2007, 13:08
Replies: 1
by Andystarks » 07 Jul 2007, 21:54

Hi

I have a 1980 Devon Moonraker with the 2ltr engine and manual transmission.

I am looking to make this into a daily driver and (due to medical...

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Last post by geordie skydiver
08 Jul 2007, 13:08
Coolant pouring from cylinder head

Last post by beergut100 « 08 Jul 2007, 12:34
Replies: 7
by beergut100 » 07 Jul 2007, 14:11

After having all manner of engine related problems, I had a new 1.9 DG engine fitted in me van and extensive work done on the cooling system. All was...

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Last post by beergut100
08 Jul 2007, 12:34
Leaking steering box...

Last post by KarlT « 07 Jul 2007, 18:40

by KarlT » 07 Jul 2007, 18:40

Hi All

I have oil coming from my Syncro RHD steering box.

Is this a sign of wear & tear or is there anyway of topping it up?

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Last post by KarlT
07 Jul 2007, 18:40
Cleaned out carb chamber but now engine noisy???

Last post by kefty « 07 Jul 2007, 14:01
Replies: 9
by kefty » 06 Jul 2007, 15:57

I have had some fuelling problems, very rich and cutting out with chamber flooding. Took wiki advice and split carb to clean out from under float and...

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Last post by kefty
07 Jul 2007, 14:01
2lt a/c gearbox probs

Last post by jonnyshowbiz « 06 Jul 2007, 08:48
Replies: 5
by jonnyshowbiz » 26 Jun 2007, 14:42

Hi Guys,

this van saga is hard work, anyway drove back from the airport the other night went to reverse the van in my street, no reverse gear.

Went...

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Last post by jonnyshowbiz
06 Jul 2007, 08:48
top wishbone bushes - how to tell if worn & camber adjus

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 05 Jul 2007, 22:24
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by sdelasal » 05 Jul 2007, 20:26

I have uneven tyre wear and will get the camber checked & adjusted. But reading the archives I see reference to people changine the top wishbone...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
05 Jul 2007, 22:24
VW Sharan suspected blown head gasket

Last post by andysimpson « 05 Jul 2007, 20:16
Replies: 4
by T3teedub » 05 Jul 2007, 15:55

A friend has just bought (bargain) Sharan 1.9TDI with suspected blown head gasket. This has a AFN engine code. He has ordered a workshop manual but...

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Last post by andysimpson
05 Jul 2007, 20:16
Does anyone know the original part number for 1.9DF heads?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 05 Jul 2007, 15:10
Replies: 3
by autocamp » 04 Jul 2007, 21:56

Not the later DG ones, but the earlier DF ones with the small valves?

Probably something beginning with 025 101 ***

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Last post by Hacksawbob
05 Jul 2007, 15:10
Air conditioning.

Last post by lance « 04 Jul 2007, 20:46
Replies: 6
by budbombpipe » 03 Jul 2007, 14:17

Hi, ive just bought my 1st T25 & im sorting the interior out. My Caravelle has air conditioning fitted, although not working. The most obvious reason...

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Last post by lance
04 Jul 2007, 20:46
advice regarding engine swap...

Last post by Hacksawbob « 04 Jul 2007, 18:40
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by kathyshack » 04 Jul 2007, 09:07

This is about my brothers van, not mine...

he has a 1.9petrol dg. engien knackered we think after dumping all its oil on the mtorway after having...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
04 Jul 2007, 18:40
2l cu into 16 ct ?

Last post by nrdr92 « 03 Jul 2007, 20:52

by nrdr92 » 03 Jul 2007, 20:52

hi all,just picked our 2l engine and box up off the geordie skydiver(top man,cheers lee),just wondered what we should be doing to it before we fitted...

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Last post by nrdr92
03 Jul 2007, 20:52
The old Power Steering question

Last post by irish.david « 03 Jul 2007, 19:50
Replies: 4
by nsclarke65 » 03 Jul 2007, 13:13

Hello,

Sorry for dragging this one up again but i've searched the forum for some answers but just need to clarify a few things.

I desperately need...

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Last post by irish.david
03 Jul 2007, 19:50
Mystery cylinder in van

Last post by Cruz « 03 Jul 2007, 19:36
Replies: 8
by Poddington » 02 Jul 2007, 20:43

Not an important question but just wondering if anyone can shed some light...

Bought my van last year and there was a container in it that looks...

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Last post by Cruz
03 Jul 2007, 19:36
can i fit a 1.9 petrol gearbox to my 1.6 diesel

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 03 Jul 2007, 19:12
Replies: 8
by dridgy » 02 Jul 2007, 11:41

hi i have a 1.6d and i want to fit a 1.9 petrol gearbox to it.

is it a straightforward swop?

cheers
johnny

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
03 Jul 2007, 19:12
glow plugs

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 03 Jul 2007, 16:55
Replies: 1
by tonytone » 03 Jul 2007, 15:43

how long should the glow plug light be on for from cold start.Mine seems to be on for abt 10 seconds before going out, is this right ?. The engine...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
03 Jul 2007, 16:55
oil leak onto exhaust causing stink in cab

Last post by mattrsa « 03 Jul 2007, 11:32
Replies: 21
by katie » 25 Jun 2007, 17:03
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Hi all, I've been to Blackfield Garage Southampton to have oil leak checked out been getting a smell in the cab where oils been leaking on the...
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Last post by mattrsa
03 Jul 2007, 11:32
Fiesta Diesel!!!!!

Last post by g60steve « 03 Jul 2007, 10:50
Replies: 3
by meggles » 30 Jun 2007, 21:02

Hello everybody :) Now, this may be the most ridiculous thing you have ever been asked :oops: but! I have been offered for free a Fiesta 1800 diesel...

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Last post by g60steve
03 Jul 2007, 10:50
misfiring, cutting out, backfiring....

Last post by uniB « 02 Jul 2007, 23:31
Replies: 4
by uniB » 02 Jul 2007, 19:14

I'm getting quite familiar with this section of the forum I'm afraid. :(

Trying to drive back to Sheffield after Steve sorted out my worn CV joint...

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Last post by uniB
02 Jul 2007, 23:31
Fuel tank capacity

Last post by Danger Mouse « 02 Jul 2007, 19:27
Replies: 3
by Danger Mouse » 02 Jul 2007, 18:30

Sorry to be stupid i have looked in the wiki and other places but i just need to know the capacity of the fuel tank. I have a 1.6td 1990 if it makes...

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Last post by Danger Mouse
02 Jul 2007, 19:27
advice about turbo leak

Last post by drumnut182 « 02 Jul 2007, 19:02
Replies: 4
by drumnut182 » 02 Jul 2007, 17:34

I have been having probs with a blow somewhere coming from the engine causing lack of power. So, I investigated it and found it to be coming from the...

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Last post by drumnut182
02 Jul 2007, 19:02
Oil drain plug for 1990 T25 1600 TD.

Last post by ELVIS « 02 Jul 2007, 17:20
Replies: 7
by deke » 01 Jul 2007, 13:39

Can anyone please help? The thread is stripped on my oil drain plug and I'm finding it impossible to locate a spare. Tried Main dealers, German...

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Last post by ELVIS
02 Jul 2007, 17:20
Which type of pipework..?

Last post by NewarkNutter « 02 Jul 2007, 15:30
Replies: 5
by NickD_Westy » 02 Jul 2007, 07:59

Inside my Westy I need to replace the pipework from the bulkhead on the floor to the valves for the fridge/cooker.

Has anyone used the plastic gas...

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Last post by NewarkNutter
02 Jul 2007, 15:30
Fuel tank advice

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT « 02 Jul 2007, 08:22
Replies: 3
by munnyella » 02 Jul 2007, 07:18

Morning

I am planning on dropping my fuel tank later this week, I think I have stuff in it (apart from petrol)

Looks to be a fiddly, but relatively...

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Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
02 Jul 2007, 08:22
Which Oil for a 2.1 Wasser Boxer?

Last post by Bowton Lad « 01 Jul 2007, 23:49
Replies: 1
by Timmo » 29 Jun 2007, 20:14

Hello,
Can someone please tell me Which Oil is best for a 2.1 Petrol Wasser Boxer?
I am running a bit low so please can someone advise?

Thanks
Timmo

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Last post by Bowton Lad
01 Jul 2007, 23:49
Can I beef up my brakes?

Last post by Jill « 01 Jul 2007, 21:32
Replies: 14
by Jill » 01 Jul 2007, 09:55

Hi All,

Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can beef up the brakes on my 84 camper? It has passed MOT, but I would prefer the brakes were...

14 Replies

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Last post by Jill
01 Jul 2007, 21:32
Glowplugs?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 01 Jul 2007, 14:03
Replies: 3
by Balaclava » 01 Jul 2007, 09:07

I've looked at the Wiki but nothing there. I'm presuming T25 deisel engines have glowplugs like all other deisels, right?

I can't start my engine....

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
01 Jul 2007, 14:03
Fuel Consumption calculator...

Last post by horlix « 30 Jun 2007, 19:13

by horlix » 30 Jun 2007, 19:13

Pretty sure this will have been done before but here is how i worked out my mpg...

if you have an import

hope it helps someone.

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Last post by horlix
30 Jun 2007, 19:13
steering rack

Last post by cumbria « 30 Jun 2007, 14:21

by cumbria » 30 Jun 2007, 14:21

Does anyone know of a power sterring rack reconditioner ? my own has developed a leak.

Thankyou.

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Last post by cumbria
30 Jun 2007, 14:21
Disaster strikes

Last post by Headley18 « 30 Jun 2007, 11:12
Replies: 4
by SplendiferousII » 27 Jun 2007, 19:36

Well Thought I'd best do the final torque up of the head bolts on my 1.6d engine after its head gasket change a few hundred miles back.

All was...

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Last post by Headley18
30 Jun 2007, 11:12
Vw new/reconditioned engine

Last post by Willoughby « 30 Jun 2007, 08:03
Replies: 11
by j_robi » 28 Jun 2007, 20:38

How much are these? What are the options?
Cheers
Joe

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Last post by Willoughby
30 Jun 2007, 08:03
some idiot put diesel in my petrol tank!

Last post by lloyd « 30 Jun 2007, 00:29
Replies: 14
by boatlesspaul » 29 Jun 2007, 00:21

that idiot has tried to syphon , cant get tube down.is there a syphon filter thing? what do peeps think this idiot should ( yes I am the Idiot) do...

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Last post by lloyd
30 Jun 2007, 00:29
exhaust

Last post by Hacksawbob « 30 Jun 2007, 00:25
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by gixersteven » 29 Jun 2007, 22:59

Hi i am still trying to find a stainless exhaust for my 2.1 mv camper, Have tried jp & bluebird but they are only interested in selling complete...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
30 Jun 2007, 00:25
White smoke and loss of water

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 29 Jun 2007, 20:34
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by Jonni » 29 Jun 2007, 18:23

Just had a slow journey through town, loads of traffic, stop start then up a steep hill noticed loads of white smoke coming out the back, red light...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
29 Jun 2007, 20:34
Reducing Emissions

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 29 Jun 2007, 20:24
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by mearnsy » 29 Jun 2007, 17:07

My 1981 a/c 1600 T25 has just failed its mot on high emissions, can anyone tell me how to reduce these please. :?

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
29 Jun 2007, 20:24
turbo info please

Last post by famous phil « 29 Jun 2007, 18:55
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by drumnut182 » 29 Jun 2007, 14:50

Heyup, anyone know if there is a list of turbo serial numbers...(like a list you would have for gearbox codes etc)...just want to check if i need...

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Last post by famous phil
29 Jun 2007, 18:55
2000 a/c exhaust removal

Last post by redstar « 29 Jun 2007, 17:30
Replies: 7
by redstar » 26 Jun 2007, 18:20

just a wee bit of advice please... seem to be able to get
at the 3 nuts on the n/s but the top one on the o/s is a
different problem! is it as i...

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Last post by redstar
29 Jun 2007, 17:30
Where can I buy a vacuum advance unit from?

Last post by shepster « 29 Jun 2007, 14:35
Replies: 4
by Jonni » 28 Jun 2007, 19:17

Hello,

I need to replace the vacuum advance unit (?) on my distributor (1.9 DG). Does anyone know where I can buy one from?

Jonni

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Last post by shepster
29 Jun 2007, 14:35
Polyurethane wishbone bushes.

Last post by Simon Baxter « 28 Jun 2007, 20:50
Replies: 3
by Brooky » 28 Jun 2007, 07:30

Does anybody make polyurethane wishbone bushes for T25s? If so, who & any idea how much they cost?
I've just fitted a set of new normal bushes about...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
28 Jun 2007, 20:50
High pitch squeal

Last post by camper « 28 Jun 2007, 18:27
Replies: 5
by munnyella » 28 Jun 2007, 07:48

Hi

My van has developed a fairly quiet, high pitch squeal that seems to be coming from the rear right wheel when driving, there is no play in the...

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Last post by camper
28 Jun 2007, 18:27
coolant light flashing?

Last post by gipsy ant « 28 Jun 2007, 17:59
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by gipsy ant » 28 Jun 2007, 16:03

coolant light started flashing today..... so i thought it may be running low of coolant..... but the levels are all ok!

so why is has it started...

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Last post by gipsy ant
28 Jun 2007, 17:59
Serial Number on 1.9 DG engine

Last post by beergut100 « 28 Jun 2007, 15:50
Replies: 2
by beergut100 » 28 Jun 2007, 12:36

Can anyone tell me where to find the serial number on a 1.9 Vege engine?

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Last post by beergut100
28 Jun 2007, 15:50
Condensation and petrol filler

Last post by CovKid « 28 Jun 2007, 13:19
Replies: 3
by CovKid » 27 Jun 2007, 07:22

Condensation - in one of my headlamps. Drives me mad! I dried it out thoroughly, redid the front glass seal and resealed the rubber cover on the back...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Jun 2007, 13:19
How do you change a steering wheel?

Last post by shepster « 28 Jun 2007, 09:37
Replies: 1
by Timmo » 27 Jun 2007, 19:06

I have the boss but I do not know what type of replacement one I could buy?
How do you know what type will fit the boss?
Cheers

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Last post by shepster
28 Jun 2007, 09:37
Removing roll-over tanks.

Last post by brookie « 27 Jun 2007, 21:00
Replies: 15
by Brooky » 21 Jun 2007, 11:15
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I want to get rid of those wretched fuel breather tanks located high up in the rear of the front wheelarches.
My understanding of their purpose is...
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Last post by brookie
27 Jun 2007, 21:00
fan belt squeal

Last post by T3teedub « 27 Jun 2007, 20:06
Replies: 4
by colynmac » 25 Jun 2007, 12:32

Just replaced the fanbelt on my 2.1 petrol engine which was looking a bit worn.

All was well until I started it up this morning. It squealed for...

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Last post by T3teedub
27 Jun 2007, 20:06
Upper ball joint removal

Last post by T3teedub « 27 Jun 2007, 19:55
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by T3teedub » 27 Jun 2007, 09:19

Just tried to undo the socket-head screws holding the ball joint and the Allen key snapped. :( This was a quality set and not from PoundLand.
What...

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Last post by T3teedub
27 Jun 2007, 19:55
T25 2.0 CU and 1.9 Engine

Last post by Rozzo « 27 Jun 2007, 18:44
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by gizmo » 26 Jun 2007, 16:26

I have seen a number of adverts for a T25 2.0 CU AIR COOLED ENGINE .

Is this the same as a 1.9 Aircooled Petrol Engine .

I am currently looking for...

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Last post by Rozzo
27 Jun 2007, 18:44
Camber angle spindle adjustment question

Last post by camper « 27 Jun 2007, 16:24
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by camper » 27 Jun 2007, 11:59

I have been reading page 176 fig 8.14 hard back Haynes manual all models 1979 to 1982. Reading adjustment of camber is carried out by turning...

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Last post by camper
27 Jun 2007, 16:24
Is movement in wheel bearings a MOT failure ??

Last post by billy739 « 27 Jun 2007, 07:58
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by mearnsy » 26 Jun 2007, 19:45

I have tried tightening them up but need new nuts, there must be an 1/8 inch play...will this fail its MOT?? :cry:

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27 Jun 2007, 07:58

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