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t25 diesel hard to start after a run?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 17 Jun 2007, 20:41
Replies: 9
by dridgy » 10 Jun 2007, 20:28

this only just started happening today, went round my mums to drop something off, when i got back in the bus after bout 15 mins it wouldnt fire up...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
17 Jun 2007, 20:41
Random sensor??

Last post by DiscoDave « 17 Jun 2007, 19:53
Replies: 3
by j_robi » 17 Jun 2007, 16:04

Just wondering if someone can tell me what the sensor is that fixes by the front of the flywheel??
The wire goes from the sensor to some sort of...

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Last post by DiscoDave
17 Jun 2007, 19:53
Torque converter removal

Last post by big red bus « 16 Jun 2007, 20:53
Replies: 6
by big red bus » 14 Jun 2007, 22:11

Hello, need to change engine from my bus as head bolt broke when driving down motorway.It's a 2.1 auto and have never removed an auto enigne so not...

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Last post by big red bus
16 Jun 2007, 20:53
Over fuelling 2.1

Last post by HarryMann « 16 Jun 2007, 19:45
Replies: 10
by mellowyellow » 15 Jun 2007, 23:47

hi all i'm new to the camper world. :D
I've recently purchased a 2.1 inj Transporter. She runs really well I drove her all the way from Bognor Regis...

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Last post by HarryMann
16 Jun 2007, 19:45
Gear Selection out a bit

Last post by KurzalFlyer « 16 Jun 2007, 16:31
Replies: 9
by KurzalFlyer » 02 Jun 2007, 15:53

Just had a new clutch fitted at my local Mr Clutch. It's an 87 1.9 dg waterbox, 4 speed gearbox.

All's fine with the clutch, it's just the gear...

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Last post by KurzalFlyer
16 Jun 2007, 16:31
Where is the best place to get a replacement engine?

Last post by jamesc76 « 16 Jun 2007, 10:15
Replies: 12
by Jonni » 13 Jun 2007, 10:32

Anyone got any advice?

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Last post by jamesc76
16 Jun 2007, 10:15
Dodgy starter ?

Last post by jamesc76 « 16 Jun 2007, 09:17
Replies: 6
by glennyboy2 » 14 Jun 2007, 16:43

The starter on my 89 1.7 deisel has started playing up.It throws about a quarter turn then disengages.Its getting more and more frequent I've checked...

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Last post by jamesc76
16 Jun 2007, 09:17
Is it the drive shaft, clutch, gearbox or linkages?

Last post by Rozzo « 16 Jun 2007, 07:04
Replies: 4
by Jamie25 » 12 Jun 2007, 15:03

Or something else entirely???? :?

My '87 1.9DG has recently developed a squeel/moan. I say recently, it may be that I've only really heard it after...

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Last post by Rozzo
16 Jun 2007, 07:04
fuel tank compatability

Last post by Spannerrack « 15 Jun 2007, 22:35
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by sdelasal » 14 Jun 2007, 18:45

Could anyone tell me whether a gas & diesel tank are the same item? Also, woulda tank from a 1985 van fit an 81? Are there different tanks for older...

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Last post by Spannerrack
15 Jun 2007, 22:35
starting from hot.....sorted

Last post by neilfreir@hotmail.com « 15 Jun 2007, 17:39
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by neilfreir@hotmail.com » 14 Jun 2007, 23:06

hiya

i posted a message a while back about problems i was having when i was trying to start from hot..quick run down.......van would start and run...

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Last post by neilfreir@hotmail.com
15 Jun 2007, 17:39
Are all 1.6td JX's ready to accept a rev-counter?

Last post by brookie « 15 Jun 2007, 16:58
Replies: 6
by brookie » 14 Jun 2007, 16:55

Would a rev-counter from a 1.6 td JX work in my 1.9 td AAZ ? My van was originally a 1.6 td JX but has the standard speedo and clock dash-board. Are...

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Last post by brookie
15 Jun 2007, 16:58
crankshaft pulley

Last post by colinMSC « 15 Jun 2007, 14:40
Replies: 1
by simony » 14 Jun 2007, 19:12

anybody know if crankshaft pulley on DG and DF engines are the same ? :?

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Last post by colinMSC
15 Jun 2007, 14:40
newbie question,spark plug gap for 82 t25 cu engine

Last post by steve n liz « 15 Jun 2007, 13:32
Replies: 5
by steve n liz » 14 Jun 2007, 21:02

As title,bought the van a week ago and im doing a service air filter,fuel filter oil and plugs,got some plugs from halfords?! they are ngk b6es what...

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Last post by steve n liz
15 Jun 2007, 13:32
Engine swap

Last post by j_robi « 15 Jun 2007, 00:13

by j_robi » 15 Jun 2007, 00:13

Hi i have a dieing 1985 1.9dg watercooled, doing a straight swap for a replacement second hand 1.9dg. Any tips/guidance/advice regarding the swap...

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Last post by j_robi
15 Jun 2007, 00:13
high revs at start up

Last post by Rozzo « 14 Jun 2007, 20:32
Replies: 3
by skins » 14 Jun 2007, 13:26

hi - 1981 ac seems to be running very fast at start up. After while and pressing down on the gas a couple of times the engine settles down to a...

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Last post by Rozzo
14 Jun 2007, 20:32
Tensioning of water-pump belt (diesel engine)

Last post by andysimpson « 14 Jun 2007, 12:31
Replies: 14
by brookie » 11 Jun 2007, 15:32

I need to tension my water-pump belt on my AAZ (diesel) engine. Fairly straight forward you would think but can't for the life of me see how it's...

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Last post by andysimpson
14 Jun 2007, 12:31
009 distributor is it an upgrade?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 13 Jun 2007, 20:09
Replies: 11
by Jonni » 09 Jun 2007, 19:37

The vacuum unit on my distributor is weak, apparently. Thiking about buying one of JK's cheapo non-brand 009s to replace it. Anyone got anything good...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
13 Jun 2007, 20:09
Vanagon Type 2: Fuel Systems (Need Manual)

Last post by Hacksawbob « 13 Jun 2007, 17:09
Replies: 1
by sportz » 13 Jun 2007, 17:03

I have a 1988 T25 Caravelle 2.1 Injection Engine Code DJ - Digijet. I need a copy of the Vanagon Type 2: Fuel Systems Manual which has a dedicated...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
13 Jun 2007, 17:09
power steering leaking

Last post by ally « 13 Jun 2007, 13:57
Replies: 6
by ally » 11 Jun 2007, 11:33

Hello

My power steering rack is leaking both sides at the gators...I just took to a garage and he said a whole new rack..might it be the seals? It...

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Last post by ally
13 Jun 2007, 13:57
Oversize Pistons for DG Engine

Last post by gmiller « 13 Jun 2007, 13:39
Replies: 11
by gmiller » 09 Jun 2007, 17:50

I was browsing through a Volksworld mag and noticed somewhere selling 'recon' watercooled engines with oversize cyls & pistons, giving a displacement...

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Last post by gmiller
13 Jun 2007, 13:39
GTD Upgrade???

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 13 Jun 2007, 12:02
Replies: 2
by fireturk » 12 Jun 2007, 17:07

Just purchased a gtd off a friend,with a view to put into my pickup...garage have just phoned and have said this will not fit???
Can anyone give me...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
13 Jun 2007, 12:02
Anti freeze recommendations please

Last post by jamesc76 « 13 Jun 2007, 10:30
Replies: 10
by Other-Power » 11 Jun 2007, 17:00

Hi all,

1.6 n/a D

Well Im driving back from Cornwall to Kent at the end of the week and the water pump has got a nasty clicking noise like the...

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Last post by jamesc76
13 Jun 2007, 10:30
driveshaft parts

Last post by toomanytoys « 13 Jun 2007, 09:17
Replies: 1
by graeme1210 » 12 Jun 2007, 12:02

I also posted this in alternaltive engines section but I think tech q&a may be more suitable)

I'll finally be taking out my 1.6D cs and fitting my...

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Last post by toomanytoys
13 Jun 2007, 09:17
timing

Last post by skins « 13 Jun 2007, 08:34
Replies: 3
by skins » 12 Jun 2007, 22:05

stupid question myabe but btdc means to the right of the 0 mark and atdc means to the left of 0 mark - and when setting timing at idle with...

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Last post by skins
13 Jun 2007, 08:34
how many diesel filters is there?

Last post by Other-Power « 13 Jun 2007, 06:30
Replies: 12
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 11 Jun 2007, 19:45

its started smoking(light smoke) and juddering until my foot is to the floor then it stops but is underpowered, so i presumed fuel starvation.
there...

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Last post by Other-Power
13 Jun 2007, 06:30
Anyone running Air suspension on T3

Last post by Other-Power « 13 Jun 2007, 06:17
Replies: 1
by Hannover Heritage » 12 Jun 2007, 22:30

Hi There,

Just wondered if anyone has converted to air on this forum and what they've used for the shock?

Thinking of converting to do away with OG...

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Last post by Other-Power
13 Jun 2007, 06:17
top arms.

Last post by Simon Baxter « 12 Jun 2007, 21:33
Replies: 1
by BLUG » 12 Jun 2007, 20:55

is it true that some welding is required to do the top arm bushes on the front suspension? it sez so in the haynes, to stop the bushes moving with...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
12 Jun 2007, 21:33
Dual vac distributor

Last post by jason k « 12 Jun 2007, 21:18
Replies: 1
by Brett » 12 Jun 2007, 18:59

Hi, can anyone help i have a 1980 2l Aircooled camper with dual vac dizzy unit, i believe that this vac unit isnt opperating correctly & im looking...

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Last post by jason k
12 Jun 2007, 21:18
Twin Webbers ICT/34

Last post by jason k « 12 Jun 2007, 21:16
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by Brett » 12 Jun 2007, 19:11

I have a 1980 2l a/c westy with Twin Webbers ICT/34 carb set up but i have had a number of probs with the performance, any tips? Not sure if i have...

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Last post by jason k
12 Jun 2007, 21:16
performance2

Last post by jason k « 12 Jun 2007, 21:14
Replies: 4
by skins » 12 Jun 2007, 19:23

ok - sure this is only a small problem but don't know how to fix

car idling ok
put foot down on accelerator slowly and engine increases revs...

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Last post by jason k
12 Jun 2007, 21:14
oil pressure switch stripped threads

Last post by Johnmck « 12 Jun 2007, 18:58
Replies: 3
by Johnmck » 11 Jun 2007, 20:55

2.0 CU air cooled
Had oil leak from oil pressure switch, got new switch, tried to fit have somehow stripped threads- suspect were doggy hence oil...

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Last post by Johnmck
12 Jun 2007, 18:58
Sump Plug Gone

Last post by The_blue « 12 Jun 2007, 18:18
Replies: 3
by Dubstar » 11 Jun 2007, 21:54

I was gonna do an oil change on a friends 1.9 waterboxer, but when I looked underneath to where the drain bolt should be there was some kind of metal...

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Last post by The_blue
12 Jun 2007, 18:18
Cold Stalling

Last post by The_blue « 12 Jun 2007, 18:16
Replies: 3
by Poddington » 10 Jun 2007, 20:57

Reckon this could be typical of older engines but...

When the van is cold, its very juddery and stalls easily. When I put the accelerator down,...

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Last post by The_blue
12 Jun 2007, 18:16
performance ac 1981

Last post by Rozzo « 12 Jun 2007, 17:35
Replies: 3
by skins » 12 Jun 2007, 09:14

yesterday timed engine and changed dodgy ht leads and balanced carbs - seems now to tick over fine and runs ok :) - although when throttle increased...

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Last post by Rozzo
12 Jun 2007, 17:35
power supply 1981 transporter camper ?

Last post by tonytech « 12 Jun 2007, 17:00
Replies: 5
by skins » 12 Jun 2007, 12:59

Does anyone know if there is likley to be a power supply that i can use for computer etc connected to the leisure battery or do i have to buy one of...

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Last post by tonytech
12 Jun 2007, 17:00
Rumbling Rear wheel drum and squeeking - replacement needed?

Last post by funbus3 « 12 Jun 2007, 16:57
Replies: 2
by winnie » 11 Jun 2007, 17:37

Have looked on Wiki for answers and have the haynes manual on my lap searching for answers! Any ideas wheter i'll need to replace the whole drum and...

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Last post by funbus3
12 Jun 2007, 16:57
replacing oil pressure switch

Last post by ermie571 « 12 Jun 2007, 13:54

by ermie571 » 12 Jun 2007, 13:54

1.9dg

high/low switch under/around water pump.

It was leaking oil. Found it was coming from sensor. Went to mechanic - replaced like for like - but...

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Last post by ermie571
12 Jun 2007, 13:54
AAZ/1Z

Last post by monkeynut « 11 Jun 2007, 21:12
Replies: 4
by thenaylortribe » 09 Jun 2007, 22:39

Question..whats the difference between the AAZ and 1Z engines?

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Last post by monkeynut
11 Jun 2007, 21:12
Is every petrol water cooled a wassboxer?

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 11 Jun 2007, 19:47
Replies: 3
by ZZ » 11 Jun 2007, 18:52

And if so is the wasserboxer engine weak and prone to trouble?
There is something about antifreeze!?
I am picking up my new van tomorrow.
It will...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
11 Jun 2007, 19:47
Cooling Fan

Last post by mib « 11 Jun 2007, 17:31
Replies: 4
by mib » 11 Jun 2007, 16:25

Hi,

Why do you think a switch was fitted on the dash board to turn the 2-speed cooling fan on/off manually?

I know for certain that the fan does...

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Last post by mib
11 Jun 2007, 17:31
Kangaroo behaviour again

Last post by matt « 11 Jun 2007, 16:07
Replies: 5
by Jonni » 08 Jun 2007, 19:23

My van is behaving like a kangaroo again. It does not rev consistently and cuts out. Whilst driving today I felt it go as I was trying to overtake in...

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Last post by matt
11 Jun 2007, 16:07
petrol tank

Last post by 155td « 11 Jun 2007, 11:56
Replies: 6
by 155td » 09 Jun 2007, 18:16

Hi does a late petrol tank inc filler neck fit an early one?

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Last post by 155td
11 Jun 2007, 11:56
Brake calipers 1982 2000cc air cooled- Girling or ATE?!?

Last post by shergy « 11 Jun 2007, 10:29
Replies: 5
by shergy » 09 Jun 2007, 13:57

Hi there,

Please can you help me dicepher which claipers I need.

I can't tell the difference looking at pictures on the web, is there an easy way...

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Last post by shergy
11 Jun 2007, 10:29
Buzzer sounds uphill

Last post by HarryMann « 11 Jun 2007, 10:06
Replies: 1
by btwix63 » 11 Jun 2007, 00:19

Hi.... I recently bought a 1989 T25 diesel 1.7cc. I've read through the forum questions and through the tech help and can't find any answers to why...

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Last post by HarryMann
11 Jun 2007, 10:06
Knockin from the rear got the mech's puzzled

Last post by owlets « 11 Jun 2007, 08:17
Replies: 22
by macthejaffa » 19 Mar 2007, 20:42
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Evenin all.......Had a strange knocking noise coming from the offside rear wheel over the last couple of months, I've taken it to a mech and he...
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Last post by owlets
11 Jun 2007, 08:17
Heater control valve

Last post by T'Onion « 11 Jun 2007, 06:19
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by T'Onion » 10 Jun 2007, 13:17

can't see them on europarts or gsf , anyone know the vag part number or does anyone know if any other VW one will fit , ie golf ?
really want a new...

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Last post by T'Onion
11 Jun 2007, 06:19
slight judder

Last post by camper « 10 Jun 2007, 20:19
Replies: 7
by skins » 10 Jun 2007, 15:43

ok just took car (1981 a/c) for a run and seems to be running okish - however, when the car is at rest there is a judder every now and then.
What I...

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Last post by camper
10 Jun 2007, 20:19
Why can't I get the horn..........

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Jun 2007, 20:13
Replies: 2
by KarlT » 10 Jun 2007, 19:34

.....to work?...... :lol:

Wanted to up-grade my horn to something that sounds abit more manly.

Tried a double one off my old...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Jun 2007, 20:13
009 distributor is it an upgrade?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 10 Jun 2007, 16:22
Replies: 2
by Jonni » 09 Jun 2007, 19:31

The vacuum unit on my distributor is weak, apparently. Thiking about buying one of JK's cheapo non-brand 009s to replace it. Anyone got anything good...

2 Replies

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Last post by Simon Baxter
10 Jun 2007, 16:22
Gearbox flange seals stockist

Last post by camper « 10 Jun 2007, 13:22
Replies: 7
by camper » 09 Jun 2007, 04:39

I looked on justkampers website for gearbox flange seals they dont appear to list them.Apart from going to a VW main agent to order where else can...

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10 Jun 2007, 13:22

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