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Ignition Fault on 2.1 DJ

Last post by kefty « 26 Jun 2007, 21:47
Replies: 2
by kefty » 26 Jun 2007, 14:13

My recon engine has failed after a week of running perfectly. On the way home (still running engine in so steady 50mph) one evening and it started to...

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Last post by kefty
26 Jun 2007, 21:47
Top coolant Hose 1.6D

Last post by protexblue « 26 Jun 2007, 17:58
Replies: 2
by protexblue » 26 Jun 2007, 17:15

Can some kind person please furnish me with the part number?
(Top rubber hose engine to expansion tank, with two branches off, one to oil cooler, one...

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Last post by protexblue
26 Jun 2007, 17:58
empi//twin tuck away back boxes?????

Last post by mearnsy « 26 Jun 2007, 15:26
Replies: 3
by vwmorty » 25 Jun 2007, 20:55

hey ya all,
ive got myself an Aircooled t25 1600 1980
i have to admit im used to beetles so if this question sounds stupid please dont laugh......

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Last post by mearnsy
26 Jun 2007, 15:26
Stainless silencer

Last post by jason k « 26 Jun 2007, 07:16
Replies: 3
by gixersteven » 24 Jun 2007, 10:41

Hi, I am new to the volkswagen camper scene having only purchased my first camper 3 weeks ago. I am trying to find a stainless steel silencer to...

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Last post by jason k
26 Jun 2007, 07:16
MOT Failure....Advice.

Last post by jason k « 26 Jun 2007, 07:14
Replies: 1
by KarlT » 25 Jun 2007, 18:35

:(

Woe is me!

Van failed on 'Split Front offside wheel end CV rubber boot'

BTW....Is this a real fail?

If you had to do this where would you...

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Last post by jason k
26 Jun 2007, 07:14
Timing Marks

Last post by Dubstar « 25 Jun 2007, 21:08
Replies: 5
by Dubstar » 25 Jun 2007, 18:22

I'm trying to set the timing on a 1.9DG and I can find the mark on the big pulley, but where is the one I'm supposed to line it up with? I've tried...

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Last post by Dubstar
25 Jun 2007, 21:08
5 speed gear box oil

Last post by toomanytoys « 25 Jun 2007, 21:00
Replies: 2
by simoncummins » 25 Jun 2007, 17:16

What is the best oil to top up my 5 speed gear box book says ep80 but have things moved on since i got the book.

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Last post by toomanytoys
25 Jun 2007, 21:00
gearbox pics

Last post by wasserleaker « 25 Jun 2007, 20:22
Replies: 3
by famous phil » 24 Jun 2007, 23:46

:D

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Last post by wasserleaker
25 Jun 2007, 20:22
Noisy Gearbox an Running Warm

Last post by Aidan « 25 Jun 2007, 19:40
Replies: 7
by Bendyknees » 22 Jun 2007, 10:03

Have just driven 500 miles back from cork ROI in 1 day(on a splash over a tankful :) ) The 1.6d was singing like a canarie(wit a sore throat)an was...

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Last post by Aidan
25 Jun 2007, 19:40
1.9- 2.1 conversion oil cooler

Last post by toomanytoys « 25 Jun 2007, 12:36
Replies: 7
by Hacksawbob » 20 Jun 2007, 07:11

I am thinking I could T into the rubber pipe that goes to the heater and also T into the return from the the heater to plumb in my oil cooler, I dont...

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Last post by toomanytoys
25 Jun 2007, 12:36
which lubrication

Last post by HarryMann « 25 Jun 2007, 12:21
Replies: 15
by SEFSPEED » 19 Jun 2007, 20:40
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I have a 1.6d jk motor fitted in my bus, and I,m using semi synthetic oil, is this ok or am I asking for trouble. also any ideas on how much oil i...
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Last post by HarryMann
25 Jun 2007, 12:21
5spd to 4 spd swap problems

Last post by mr_bricolage « 25 Jun 2007, 10:33
Replies: 9
by mr_bricolage » 24 Jun 2007, 10:46

Hi I have run into a slight problem. I have swapped a 5 spd box to a 4 spd DK box however the front gearbox mount does not reach the original...

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Last post by mr_bricolage
25 Jun 2007, 10:33
Unstoppable oil leak from oil sump plug(shortened alu sump)

Last post by vwjon « 24 Jun 2007, 23:30
Replies: 4
by Ollie » 24 Jun 2007, 11:04

Any suggestion how to stop my unstoppable oil leak from the oil sump plug?

I have had a Subaru engine put into my velle with a shortened aluminium...

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Last post by vwjon
24 Jun 2007, 23:30
new exhaust stainless or not

Last post by mininut « 24 Jun 2007, 21:27
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by bobbabawbag » 24 Jun 2007, 19:38

1986 Westy club joker with an exhaust held on with some fence wire as fixing braket rusted through and fell off this weekend. Probably need to...

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Last post by mininut
24 Jun 2007, 21:27
trailing arm spring plate

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Jun 2007, 21:26
Replies: 13
by kevtherev » 23 Jun 2007, 19:11

well you can see what's happened

the plate has rusted away and split.

shepster would like to either replace the trailing arm with a plate in good...

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Last post by kevtherev
24 Jun 2007, 21:26
240 mile success.... but.. a little noisy.

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 24 Jun 2007, 19:22
Replies: 3
by paulheywood » 24 Jun 2007, 15:57

Hi there,

Just returned from the New Forest (rain) without too much trouble, apart from a slight leak from where the exhaust meets the silencer......

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
24 Jun 2007, 19:22
Sideways movement in front wheels

Last post by mearnsy « 24 Jun 2007, 19:15
Replies: 2
by mearnsy » 24 Jun 2007, 17:35

When replacing my anti roll bar rubbers and putting the wheels back on i noticed some sideways movement, say 1/8th of an inch.

Can anyone tell me...

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Last post by mearnsy
24 Jun 2007, 19:15
exhaust change

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Jun 2007, 14:05
Replies: 3
by tangalooma flyer » 24 Jun 2007, 10:15

where is best place to get a new exhaust, i only need all the pipes not the backbox,cheers :D

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Last post by kevtherev
24 Jun 2007, 14:05
AUTO GEARBOX

Last post by mib « 24 Jun 2007, 11:55
Replies: 3
by mib » 24 Jun 2007, 08:55

Hi there,

I was checking all the levels on the van yesterday and when I checked the Automatic transmission fluid level (via transmission dipstick)....

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Last post by mib
24 Jun 2007, 11:55
Running Rich

Last post by andysimpson « 23 Jun 2007, 20:56
Replies: 3
by Dubstar » 23 Jun 2007, 18:08

A friend took her 1.9DG with Pierburg carb to be MOT'ed and the emissions were rather high-HC at 3000+. I took the carb off today and cleaned it all...

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Last post by andysimpson
23 Jun 2007, 20:56
Do I need a new clutch?

Last post by nairnski « 23 Jun 2007, 12:42
Replies: 6
by nairnski » 18 Jun 2007, 08:35

Hello.

I have an intermittent problem on my T25 and it's getting slowly worse. When I am putting the van in gear I get a slight grating noise, only...

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Last post by nairnski
23 Jun 2007, 12:42
Weber ICT 34 2 Litre Jetts

Last post by Rozzo « 22 Jun 2007, 19:11
Replies: 3
by Brett » 20 Jun 2007, 19:52

can anyone tell me the recommended idle jet/main jet for twin weber ict34's on a 2litre T25.

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Last post by Rozzo
22 Jun 2007, 19:11
silencer hell

Last post by orcecaveman « 22 Jun 2007, 19:05
Replies: 4
by perro » 21 Jun 2007, 22:37

I thought I would replace the rear silencer on my 2lt Aircooled today. Expected it to take a couple of hours tops . How wrong I was took me all day...

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Last post by orcecaveman
22 Jun 2007, 19:05
Engine turns over but does not fire

Last post by Joda « 22 Jun 2007, 18:16
Replies: 5
by Joda » 18 Jun 2007, 16:00

As the title says, for some reason the engine will turnover but wont fire, possible problem one of the following, or could it be something else:...

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Last post by Joda
22 Jun 2007, 18:16
clutch and brake pedal pressure

Last post by clartsonly « 22 Jun 2007, 14:35
Replies: 4
by clartsonly » 15 Jun 2007, 15:11

hello T25 1986 I recently replaced a portion of the clutch pipe with some pirtek hose, and the clutch works a dream after bleeding it, although if I...

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Last post by clartsonly
22 Jun 2007, 14:35
Replacement engine/exhaust/sheared bolts in head woes...

Last post by clartsonly « 22 Jun 2007, 14:23
Replies: 5
by j_robi » 21 Jun 2007, 11:27

Last night we had the 1.9dg replacement engine ticking over nicely, all ready for a test run.
HOWEVER on final inspection it was noticed that the...

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Last post by clartsonly
22 Jun 2007, 14:23
water to air

Last post by clartsonly « 22 Jun 2007, 14:20
Replies: 14
by stickman » 21 Jun 2007, 12:57

OK this may be completly mad and not possible, or even just plain stupid thinking :shock: However i'm going to ask all the same.

Is is possible to...

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Last post by clartsonly
22 Jun 2007, 14:20
power streering rack

Last post by vanjam « 21 Jun 2007, 22:18
Replies: 8
by boilerman63 » 18 Jun 2007, 19:57

help i have a 1990 t25 camper and would like to fit power steering to it
( its right hand drive) i believe the racks are hard to find does anyone...

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Last post by vanjam
21 Jun 2007, 22:18
AAZ Injector socket

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 21 Jun 2007, 14:57
Replies: 5
by thenaylortribe » 21 Jun 2007, 09:44

Does anyone know offhand the size of injector socket required for AAZ injectors?
I would measure one but bus is at home and I'm at work ready to...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
21 Jun 2007, 14:57
AAZ diesel injection pump

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Jun 2007, 10:05
Replies: 25
by thenaylortribe » 19 Jun 2007, 20:06
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Ok just been looking at the injection pump on the new AAZ engine and it's different to the old one.

OLD

NEW part number 028 130 108
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Last post by HarryMann
21 Jun 2007, 10:05
2.1 dj cutting out!

Last post by blackdog « 21 Jun 2007, 09:36
Replies: 6
by big red bus » 20 Jun 2007, 21:24

I have just change engine on my van. it's a 2.1 dj auto. I started the van first time and it idled for about 20mins while I was bleeding the coolant...

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Last post by blackdog
21 Jun 2007, 09:36
Why do i keep breaking down???

Last post by Rozzo « 20 Jun 2007, 23:41
Replies: 12
by happypixie » 19 Jun 2007, 14:31

Does anyone know?

It starts out fine but after bout 20/30 mins when i get up to 50/60 it starts to cut out and slow down. It was thought this was a...

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Last post by Rozzo
20 Jun 2007, 23:41
how many miles can i expect

Last post by toomanytoys « 20 Jun 2007, 18:32
Replies: 13
by hammy44 » 18 Jun 2007, 21:36

i have fitted a vw enginered 2.1 dj to my van last year and have now done 8000+mls i was told these engines require renewing at 60000mls my old one...

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Last post by toomanytoys
20 Jun 2007, 18:32
Pierburg or Solex? Confused!

Last post by jason k « 20 Jun 2007, 12:08
Replies: 8
by badams » 14 Jun 2007, 10:28

Hi - are Pierburg and Solex one and the same? I need to get carb repair kits for the carbs on my Aircooled T25 (2 ltr) and as far as I know, they're...

8 Replies

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Last post by jason k
20 Jun 2007, 12:08
coolant leak, help!

Last post by Fritz « 19 Jun 2007, 21:54
Replies: 5
by amazingdave » 18 Jun 2007, 21:50

Hiya,

my van's sprung a leak, seems to be coming from the water pump to engine join, which I know from bitter experience is a bitch to get at....

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Last post by Fritz
19 Jun 2007, 21:54
Water Leak????

Last post by mib « 19 Jun 2007, 20:00
Replies: 5
by DJZ » 15 Jun 2007, 09:10

I have a 1600D which has lost compression and needs to be rebuilt one day but it goes ok for now except I am losing water from somewhere. There are...

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Last post by mib
19 Jun 2007, 20:00
How do I check which clutch my 1.9 has?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 19 Jun 2007, 18:47
Replies: 5
by autocamp » 18 Jun 2007, 20:39

I'm getting my engine changed from DF to DG next week and want to get a new clutch fitted, how can I tell if I have 215mm or 228mm ?

It's 1989 DF...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
19 Jun 2007, 18:47
1.9 DG carb fit to 2.0 Aircooled TB LPG converted

Last post by ermie571 « 19 Jun 2007, 10:54
Replies: 4
by crazydiamond » 18 Jun 2007, 14:58

Can the 1.9DG carb and manifold and airfilter be fitted to a 2.0cu Aircooled, I am thinking of having an LPG conversion and my weber 34ict carbs may...

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Last post by ermie571
19 Jun 2007, 10:54
Oil leak on sump gasket

Last post by bradcab « 19 Jun 2007, 07:59
Replies: 3
by andylekker » 18 Jun 2007, 18:19

am considering viewing a '86 1600td hardtop campervan with 98000 miles and fairly complete service history. the vendor says the only thing wrong with...

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Last post by bradcab
19 Jun 2007, 07:59
temp sensor for glow relay, location, hard start when WARM

Last post by bradcab « 19 Jun 2007, 07:58
Replies: 6
by bradcab » 18 Jun 2007, 11:35

1.6 n/a diesel
Were is it and is there more than one?

Its had a new cam belt fitted the fuel pump and engine timing has been done recently. And new...

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Last post by bradcab
19 Jun 2007, 07:58
Lead Replacement

Last post by pilch « 19 Jun 2007, 07:29
Replies: 4
by pilch » 18 Jun 2007, 10:32

Hi everybody, I've just joined the club, it's brill. My little problem is that I have had this van just over a year and the old lady I bought it from...

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Last post by pilch
19 Jun 2007, 07:29
Anti roll bar drop link to lower arm bushes

Last post by Plasticman « 18 Jun 2007, 22:20
Replies: 2
by mearnsy » 18 Jun 2007, 21:56

I have 2 split and an MOT coming up soon, am i to assume it will fail if not replaced?

I have a feeling it will :cry:

Ive just seen some on...

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Last post by Plasticman
18 Jun 2007, 22:20
jumping out of gear

Last post by Fritz « 18 Jun 2007, 22:05
Replies: 1
by jeepster » 16 Jun 2007, 19:23

Hi guys can anyone shed light on a problem im having,

what i think is happening is that when in third gear the movement of the engine when i lift...

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Last post by Fritz
18 Jun 2007, 22:05
Engine Manual

Last post by Danger Mouse « 18 Jun 2007, 20:03
Replies: 4
by Danger Mouse » 15 Jun 2007, 19:32

Hi y'all
Could someone please tell me which is the best manual to buy (paper or downloadable) that covers in the best detail the engine on my van....

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Last post by Danger Mouse
18 Jun 2007, 20:03
Anyone fitted a vacuum gauge?

Last post by wasserleaker « 18 Jun 2007, 19:24
Replies: 6
by wasserleaker » 16 Jun 2007, 09:07

Wondered where is best to 'tee' into, vac pipe near dist. or the one near throttle valve, it's on a 2.1 DJ, The pipe near the throttle flap has its...

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Last post by wasserleaker
18 Jun 2007, 19:24
1y in but gearselector issue help please

Last post by ringo « 18 Jun 2007, 17:14
Replies: 3
by graeme1210 » 18 Jun 2007, 13:40

Fitted in my 1Y engine replacing my CS 1.6 this weekend which went quite well - ran out of time though due to a stuck bleed nipple on the clutch...

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Last post by ringo
18 Jun 2007, 17:14
Think I may have a fuel leak

Last post by jason k « 18 Jun 2007, 16:31
Replies: 4
by Willoughby » 18 Jun 2007, 15:39

Hi

Just noticed a small but constant drip from a small plastic tank located under the rear of the from nearside wheel arch. Happened just after I...

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Last post by jason k
18 Jun 2007, 16:31
Rattling gearstick,knocking sound from under the spare tyre.

Last post by Mocki « 18 Jun 2007, 10:38
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by rubyvan » 16 Jun 2007, 15:19

hi there looking for the gear set up for a 4 speed manual i.e the front shift rod , bush, and front bush. Basically things that go from the gear...

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Last post by Mocki
18 Jun 2007, 10:38
ENGINE PROBLEM

Last post by OLD ONE « 18 Jun 2007, 09:39
Replies: 6
by SYNCRO » 17 Jun 2007, 18:06

I've got a 1991 T25 with a newly fitted DG 1900cc engine.....

The problem I have is that it has a habit of driving well for about 20-30 miles then...

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Last post by OLD ONE
18 Jun 2007, 09:39
1st gear help..............

Last post by HarryMann « 18 Jun 2007, 09:06
Replies: 5
by sandcrawler » 17 Jun 2007, 06:51

just purchased my first van (1.9 petrol panel van) it drives great but first gear is near impossible to find ? i have to ram it in several times to...

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18 Jun 2007, 09:06

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