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Diesel undertray sound absorption

Last post by moonshine « 12 Sep 2007, 19:13
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by garyd » 11 Sep 2007, 20:49

The steel protection undertray from below the engine in my syncro appears to have had some material attached in the past. The remnants were fibrous...

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Last post by moonshine
12 Sep 2007, 19:13
rear brake pipes where to get them

Last post by Simon Baxter « 12 Sep 2007, 18:13
Replies: 3
by horna1 » 11 Sep 2007, 20:59

my caravelle all so failed on rear brake pipes and front to rear pipe is there any where i can buy a kit from that has all pipes in includeing flexi...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
12 Sep 2007, 18:13
Coolant woes

Last post by Ian Hulley « 12 Sep 2007, 13:23
Replies: 2
by tonytech » 11 Sep 2007, 22:09

Did 300 odd miles to Vanfest and back, without any obvious problems.
Now I did 4 miles to a mates house and notice coolant dripping from the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
12 Sep 2007, 13:23
Cooling system problem

Last post by sln123 « 11 Sep 2007, 16:08
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by sln123 » 11 Sep 2007, 14:28

I recently bought my first T25 (2.1 petrol engine) and seem to be loosing the contents of my expansion tank without any obvious or visible leaks....

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Last post by sln123
11 Sep 2007, 16:08
manula choke for twin solex carbs

Last post by syncrosimon « 11 Sep 2007, 08:19
Replies: 4
by mattrsa » 10 Sep 2007, 15:15

Is there such a thing? The auto choke on mine does not seem to be working.

Thanks in advance

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Last post by syncrosimon
11 Sep 2007, 08:19
where does cartb pipe go

Last post by cumbriankeith « 10 Sep 2007, 17:14
Replies: 4
by happycamper » 10 Sep 2007, 09:10

I have a 1980 t25 with viking conversion
it has a 1970cc reconned petrol engine with solex carbs

the engine no starts with C

There is a pipe on the...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
10 Sep 2007, 17:14
Squeaky noise from front N/S

Last post by Jack-the-Bug « 10 Sep 2007, 13:35
Replies: 3
by Jack-the-Bug » 10 Sep 2007, 10:49

Hi
After about 30 mins driving I got a squeaking noise from the front N/S which increases with the speed of the van. eek eek at 10mph eek eek eek...

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Last post by Jack-the-Bug
10 Sep 2007, 13:35
knocking noise on startup

Last post by T3teedub « 10 Sep 2007, 13:29
Replies: 6
by joneseymagic » 07 Sep 2007, 20:09

Can anyone tell me what this could be.

I have a 1981 t25. It was parked on a slight uphill, and when I fired the engine there was a loud dat dat...

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Last post by T3teedub
10 Sep 2007, 13:29
2 Litre Air Cooled Keeps Cutting Out

Last post by toomanytoys « 10 Sep 2007, 08:46
Replies: 15
by Kilgore » 04 Sep 2007, 08:36
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Hi All

Ok a few details first

2 litre Air Cooled
CU Engine
Electronic Ignition
98k

After 10 years of very reliable driving the van has developed...
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Last post by toomanytoys
10 Sep 2007, 08:46
fuel additives

Last post by toomanytoys « 09 Sep 2007, 11:04
Replies: 16
by shropshirevanman » 06 Sep 2007, 20:06
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evening all!

Ive just brough a bottle of STP diesel fuel additive, directions are easy, fill tank in tip bottle in!!!
before I do this are they any...
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Last post by toomanytoys
09 Sep 2007, 11:04
Autobox Oil Change

Last post by VWlewis « 08 Sep 2007, 21:33
Replies: 3
by Dubstar » 07 Sep 2007, 16:18

As it says, I'll be doing it in the next few days. Does anyone have any handy hints, or is it just like it says in the Haynes manual? ie-remove...

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Last post by VWlewis
08 Sep 2007, 21:33
Splitting the crankcase

Last post by wasserleaker « 08 Sep 2007, 09:51
Replies: 5
by irish.david » 06 Sep 2007, 19:05

I know this is a bit of a how long is a piece of string type question but....

I'm half way through an engine overhaul and have got the heads off and...

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Last post by wasserleaker
08 Sep 2007, 09:51
Van Splutters uphill please help!

Last post by VWCamperfan « 07 Sep 2007, 21:30
Replies: 3
by andy3809 » 07 Sep 2007, 19:15

Hi everyone,

Just bought my new van and love it! It has a problem though that is worrying me.. The van drives well through town and when stoping and...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
07 Sep 2007, 21:30
Head broken stud

Last post by toomanytoys « 07 Sep 2007, 20:01
Replies: 3
by Macflai » 07 Sep 2007, 17:10

Okay!

A broken stud from exhaust manifold...

What is the best way to screw a stud knowing the head has no thread?

Maybe a very very very nice...

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Last post by toomanytoys
07 Sep 2007, 20:01
Handbrake Ferrule into backplate

Last post by VWlewis « 07 Sep 2007, 19:51
Replies: 5
by nesty » 06 Sep 2007, 20:32

Hi

I am putting in a new backplate. I am trying to re-attach the handbrake cable. Though the hole at the back.

However the old angled peice of...

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Last post by VWlewis
07 Sep 2007, 19:51
Oil leak 2

Last post by Green Monster « 07 Sep 2007, 17:03
Replies: 2
by Green Monster » 06 Sep 2007, 18:11

Hi
I have a 1980 van with a 1600 CT engine. There is a oil leak coming from two of the push rods. I have been looking at the Adjustable and...

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Last post by Green Monster
07 Sep 2007, 17:03
Idling, high revs ?

Last post by toomanytoys « 07 Sep 2007, 13:29
Replies: 3
by mark206000 » 30 Aug 2007, 20:43

Have van running on gas at the moment and all was going well.

On way back from Donegal over bank holiday it would almost feel like the accelerator...

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Last post by toomanytoys
07 Sep 2007, 13:29
NON VW: Rear suspension upper mounts

Last post by Ian Hulley « 07 Sep 2007, 10:23
Replies: 7
by Cruz » 06 Sep 2007, 14:04

My Mk4 fiesta failed it's MOT today on excessive movement at the upper attatchment (2.5.A.1c)

Basically the upper mounts on the suspension struts...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
07 Sep 2007, 10:23
Rotor Arm For 1.9DG

Last post by toomanytoys « 07 Sep 2007, 06:46
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by Bowton Lad » 06 Sep 2007, 22:50

Does anyone know which is the correct rotor arm for the distributor on a 1.9 DG?

JK have 2 different ones in their catalogue:-

J10514 Rotor Arm...

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Last post by toomanytoys
07 Sep 2007, 06:46
1981 LHD A/C Westfalia help please

Last post by Dubstar « 06 Sep 2007, 22:44
Replies: 5
by gilbo » 01 May 2006, 15:08

HI all

Just bought this baby - LHD hi-top Westy - absolutely stunning and fantastic to drive, but after spending a weekend away in it I have found...

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Last post by Dubstar
06 Sep 2007, 22:44
HELP!!!!!!!! damn exhaust stud removal MIDLANDS

Last post by MINI_BUS « 06 Sep 2007, 16:31
Replies: 9
by MINI_BUS » 27 Aug 2007, 16:41

tried heating and stud extractor but can't get them out anyone in the area that can HELP !!!

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Last post by MINI_BUS
06 Sep 2007, 16:31
conversion

Last post by shroom « 06 Sep 2007, 16:08

by shroom » 06 Sep 2007, 16:08

can anyone tell me the right engine mounts for a golf gti conversion many thanks neil

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Last post by shroom
06 Sep 2007, 16:08
knocking noise

Last post by colinMSC « 06 Sep 2007, 14:52
Replies: 2
by cumbria » 05 Sep 2007, 22:23

Got a clonk on the passenger side front when I press the brake at slow speed eg reversing slow press brake ...clonk. then wont clonk again until I...

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Last post by colinMSC
06 Sep 2007, 14:52
oil leak

Last post by ermie571 « 06 Sep 2007, 13:00
Replies: 5
by Johny B » 05 Sep 2007, 20:44

seem to have a oil leak at the bottom of the dip stick tube thing, only seems to leak when it's up to pressure

any ideas on how to fix it myself as...

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Last post by ermie571
06 Sep 2007, 13:00
lower ball joint GRRRRRRR

Last post by T'Onion « 06 Sep 2007, 09:14
Replies: 15
by T'Onion » 04 Sep 2007, 11:25
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ok i've managed to get the old one out , but can get the new one in enough to get the clip on , any tips ?
looks like a bigger hammer and chiesl...
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Last post by T'Onion
06 Sep 2007, 09:14
gti steering wheel mot fail??

Last post by jonno « 06 Sep 2007, 07:59
Replies: 3
by MINI_BUS » 05 Sep 2007, 11:27

theres a littl play in the gti steering wheel on my bus have I missed doind something when fitting it??

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Last post by jonno
06 Sep 2007, 07:59
Intermittent oil leak / gush !

Last post by cumbriankeith « 06 Sep 2007, 07:09
Replies: 1
by RobD » 05 Sep 2007, 23:39

Took my new van out tonight for it's first lengthy spin at sustained speeds and ended up being recovered home :cry:

It was very odd, I checked the...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
06 Sep 2007, 07:09
Pierburg carb problem

Last post by DentedDevon « 05 Sep 2007, 20:43
Replies: 11
by fairwynds » 30 Aug 2007, 16:41

Hi all
wonder whether anyone can help with this one?
A friend in my street also has a van like mine, although has a slightly later DG engined 1900...

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Last post by DentedDevon
05 Sep 2007, 20:43
rocker valve gaps

Last post by TSM « 05 Sep 2007, 17:13
Replies: 1
by TSM » 05 Sep 2007, 17:12

anyone know the correct gaps for a 1.9 dg?

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Last post by TSM
05 Sep 2007, 17:13
Exhaust studs where to get some?

Last post by toomanytoys « 05 Sep 2007, 16:09
Replies: 1
by MINI_BUS » 05 Sep 2007, 15:57

need 4 new exhaust studs the ones in the head seem sligly bigger than 8mm

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Last post by toomanytoys
05 Sep 2007, 16:09
water unit part naming game...

Last post by irish.david « 05 Sep 2007, 10:39
Replies: 3
by j_robi » 04 Sep 2007, 22:52

need to replace a part, but no idea how to describe it to a breaker

It is like a water junction box, located on the right of the engine bay (as you...

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Last post by irish.david
05 Sep 2007, 10:39
Thermostat Housing

Last post by Andyvandy « 04 Sep 2007, 21:31
Replies: 3
by Andyvandy » 04 Sep 2007, 10:51

Hi,

1982 1.6D T25 Westfalia

Does any one have or know where I can get a thermostat housing (the cast aluminium housing that fits over the top of...

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Last post by Andyvandy
04 Sep 2007, 21:31
Idle stabilizing unit

Last post by Womboy « 04 Sep 2007, 18:54
Replies: 2
by Womboy » 04 Sep 2007, 16:25

Can anyone tell me how important/necessary this item is for a 1989 2.1 DJ engined van. The reason I ask is that when I went to set the ignition...

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Last post by Womboy
04 Sep 2007, 18:54
Soft clutch / difficult gears Query

Last post by phil n gayle « 04 Sep 2007, 14:42
Replies: 4
by phil n gayle » 31 Aug 2007, 15:00

Hiya,

We're currently in France on hols in our van - and thank god for free internet access! :D

Whilst driving, I've noticed the clutch getting...

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Last post by phil n gayle
04 Sep 2007, 14:42
Engine knocking

Last post by HarryMann « 04 Sep 2007, 12:53
Replies: 10
by mush145 » 04 Sep 2007, 07:50

Had a fanatastic trip to Pembrokshire, van ran a treat.

Only had one moment when I was going up a 16% hill with a full loaded van. In 2nd gear and...

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Last post by HarryMann
04 Sep 2007, 12:53
where to find the 5 speed gearbox code

Last post by oldiguana « 04 Sep 2007, 11:42
Replies: 3
by oldiguana » 04 Sep 2007, 10:01

yo folks done a search and been on the wiki,cant find where the code is on my 5 speed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!help

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Last post by oldiguana
04 Sep 2007, 11:42
small end bush

Last post by dave friday « 04 Sep 2007, 11:15
Replies: 6
by dave friday » 28 Aug 2007, 21:52

Just had mine replaced,they seem a bit loose and the piston pin is'nt a tight fit in the piston .The machine shop people managed to loose the oil...

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Last post by dave friday
04 Sep 2007, 11:15
engine code

Last post by matty o « 04 Sep 2007, 07:48

by matty o » 04 Sep 2007, 07:48

Hi
according to the log book the engine is a dg but at some point its had a replacement engine and now carries the code 0503BB I assume it a rebuilt...

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Last post by matty o
04 Sep 2007, 07:48
Fuel Tank Sender gauge Probs

Last post by VWCamperfan « 04 Sep 2007, 04:07
Replies: 1
by west E » 03 Sep 2007, 19:21

Hi all,

I had to replace the tank on my 2.0 ltr Aircooled. Now i have done it the fuel tank sender unit shows i have 1/4 of a tank of fuel when its...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
04 Sep 2007, 04:07
Overheating prolem

Last post by j_robi « 03 Sep 2007, 23:02
Replies: 2
by j_robi » 23 Aug 2007, 12:54

Have been having overheating problems for far too long now! Just about survived the camping trip to pembs, but couldnt trust her to go down to...

2 Replies

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Last post by j_robi
03 Sep 2007, 23:02
Trailing Arm Bushes

Last post by Cruz « 03 Sep 2007, 21:52
Replies: 9
by ipaulog » 28 May 2007, 19:43

I managed to get hold of a used trailing arm and it looks like a good idea to replace the bushes.

Any tips on how to get them out and new ones in?...

9 Replies

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Last post by Cruz
03 Sep 2007, 21:52
?Drive Flange Oil Seal Leak

Last post by wasserleaker « 03 Sep 2007, 21:01
Replies: 1
by cornishjock » 03 Sep 2007, 20:47

Hi everyone,

1.6 1986 Diesel - just started leaking what I assume is ?gear box oil from CV shaft. Looking on Wiki looks like the drive flange oil...

1 Replies

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Last post by wasserleaker
03 Sep 2007, 21:01
Petrol Vs Diesel... your thoughts?

Last post by vwsween « 03 Sep 2007, 19:05
Replies: 11
by MrBanana » 03 Sep 2007, 05:59

I need van as a daily driver and am looking (ideally) for an Auto Sleeper High Top....

Is it worth looking for a diesel T25/3 ?

Since they are so...

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Last post by vwsween
03 Sep 2007, 19:05
Gear Linkage Part #s

Last post by Ian Hulley « 03 Sep 2007, 12:53
Replies: 7
by Ian Hulley » 29 Aug 2007, 13:23

Would some kind soul with an ETKA disc tell me the part numbers for the gear linkage guide bushes .... 1989 1.9 petrol 5 speed box and upside-down...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
03 Sep 2007, 12:53
Fitting New Springs & Shocks... Any Tips?

Last post by T3teedub « 03 Sep 2007, 09:49
Replies: 3
by VWCamperfan » 31 Aug 2007, 18:17

Afternoon all!
Just wondered if any of you chaps/chapesses have replaced these suspension parts. Got to replace mine and was wondering what pitfalls...

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Last post by T3teedub
03 Sep 2007, 09:49
jerky ride on petrol

Last post by ermie571 « 03 Sep 2007, 09:44
Replies: 1
by jed the spread » 02 Sep 2007, 15:23

my 2.1 doesn't run too bad on gas but when its on petrol and I'm coasting (take my foot off the accelerator) its lumpy and starts to judder almost a...

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Last post by ermie571
03 Sep 2007, 09:44
Fitting new water pump on 87 1.9 water cooled. Easy???

Last post by Ian Hulley « 03 Sep 2007, 07:45
Replies: 10
by winber55 » 28 Aug 2007, 07:28

Hi there, Husband and I have just bought our first van but have noticed the fan belt was squealing like hell whenever we started it up. Got...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
03 Sep 2007, 07:45
bumpy ride...?

Last post by squire « 02 Sep 2007, 15:09
Replies: 4
by squire » 02 Sep 2007, 09:34

My van has devloped a knock when i go down pot holes. it does not do it every time and it seems to be coming from the front passenger side wheel....

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Last post by squire
02 Sep 2007, 15:09
gearbox transplant

Last post by toomanytoys « 02 Sep 2007, 10:32
Replies: 3
by NewarkNutter » 01 Sep 2007, 21:46

I can't believe this hasn't been done before so maybe someone has the answer to this.
I Have a 2L air-cooled camper, with an increasingly noisy...

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Last post by toomanytoys
02 Sep 2007, 10:32
Brake Pipes in York

Last post by meggles « 01 Sep 2007, 21:51

by meggles » 01 Sep 2007, 21:51

:D Hi, no cons or catches here :D , just me being generous!!! Anyone in York needing a brake pipe made up? I've got a very old but brilliant brake...

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Last post by meggles
01 Sep 2007, 21:51

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