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Won't start facing downhill

Last post by PEET « 29 May 2007, 15:59
Replies: 5
by glennyboy2 » 28 May 2007, 09:32

This sounds really stupid but my van won't start if it is left parked facing down hill. If I let it roll and level off, it evenually fires up. Any...

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Last post by PEET
29 May 2007, 15:59
help/advice re carb...

Last post by neilfreir@hotmail.com « 29 May 2007, 15:58
Replies: 6
by neilfreir@hotmail.com » 28 May 2007, 19:34

hey folks,

my 1984 transporter 1900 watercooled starts and runs great,been away last week to dollar then volksfling.

prob is i have to wait for...

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Last post by neilfreir@hotmail.com
29 May 2007, 15:58
Newbie seeking help exhaust question

Last post by Stringy « 29 May 2007, 11:32
Replies: 2
by Stringy » 29 May 2007, 11:23

I own an 84 Joker camper 1.6D van LHD and I need to replace a section of the exhaust in particular the bit between the manifold and the silencer. I...

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Last post by Stringy
29 May 2007, 11:32
Gearbox

Last post by J_BOGSVAN « 29 May 2007, 09:11
Replies: 6
by J_BOGSVAN » 24 May 2007, 07:59

Hi All,

1.9DG with 4 speed g/box. When in gear at all speeds and under load there is a grating noise from what I think may be the g/box. When I dip...

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Last post by J_BOGSVAN
29 May 2007, 09:11
No oil light

Last post by kit « 28 May 2007, 16:14
Replies: 2
by kit » 24 May 2007, 18:57

I have trawled through wiki and search but to no avail. does anyone know why my oil light is not working, the buzzer still works (that is another...

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Last post by kit
28 May 2007, 16:14
Hot Start Problems 1.9TD AAZ in my Syncro

Last post by slobbo « 28 May 2007, 12:56

by slobbo » 28 May 2007, 12:56

I currently have a problem where the van won't start when it's hot and when its hot performs badly. By badly I mean it doesn't seem to have the power...

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Last post by slobbo
28 May 2007, 12:56
Anorther non-starter

Last post by henry martin « 28 May 2007, 11:26
Replies: 3
by henry martin » 28 May 2007, 09:52

Only done it once in last Three Months,
chose to do it leaving camp-site Yesterday.

Turn key ,
instrument lights come on in usual way
not so much...

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Last post by henry martin
28 May 2007, 11:26
Starting problems

Last post by ghost123uk « 28 May 2007, 10:11
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by edmundator » 27 May 2007, 10:03

'82 2L air-cooled

I keep having to call the AA out, because if I don't take my van out for a few days the battery doesn't seem to be able to start...

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Last post by ghost123uk
28 May 2007, 10:11
air-cooled heating

Last post by stuckin88 « 28 May 2007, 08:43
Replies: 10
by edmundator » 27 May 2007, 10:08

I've got no (absolutely no) hot air coming into the cabin. I'm hoping to take the van to Iceland this summer (through to October), so warmth is...

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Last post by stuckin88
28 May 2007, 08:43
removing pushrods

Last post by camper « 27 May 2007, 21:57
Replies: 9
by skins » 27 May 2007, 15:25

In haynes it says that when replacing the rocker gear i need to reset the position of the engine so that piston 1 is at TDC.

If I am just replacing...

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Last post by camper
27 May 2007, 21:57
vw transporter fuel problem???

Last post by neilfreir@hotmail.com « 27 May 2007, 16:18
Replies: 15
by neilfreir@hotmail.com » 18 May 2007, 10:06
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hey,

i initialy thought i had trouble with my carb but i have been told it is fine.

scenario.....van starts fine,can drive it about for ages,turn...
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Last post by neilfreir@hotmail.com
27 May 2007, 16:18
Aircooled Oil

Last post by jason k « 27 May 2007, 11:42
Replies: 8
by Dubstar » 26 May 2007, 22:10

I went to GSF in Trafford Park today to get some service gear for my van-2ltr Aircooled auto. Anyway, they guy behind the counter gives me a tin of...

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Last post by jason k
27 May 2007, 11:42
oil leak 1981 air cooled

Last post by skins « 26 May 2007, 19:24
Replies: 2
by skins » 26 May 2007, 17:48

New to vw and club 80-90

Symptoms - losing oil about 1l/100miles or so - oil residue all over underneath of engine and oil dripping very slowly from...

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Last post by skins
26 May 2007, 19:24
oil leak 1981 air cooled

Last post by west E « 26 May 2007, 19:18
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by skins » 26 May 2007, 17:46

New to vw and club 80-90

Symptoms - losing oil about 1l/100miles or so - oil residue all over underneath of engine and oil dripping very slowly from...

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Last post by west E
26 May 2007, 19:18
Fuell Tank Expansion tanks

Last post by brookie « 26 May 2007, 11:27
Replies: 21
by west E » 19 May 2007, 16:18
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Hi All,

I have a 2ltr A/C van. I'm in the middle of taking out the fuel tank and have noticed that on both expansion tanks the seal for the pipes...
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Last post by brookie
26 May 2007, 11:27
Over Fueling problem.......

Last post by wullie_t25 « 26 May 2007, 09:36
Replies: 3
by wullie_t25 » 25 May 2007, 21:57

Hey guys, just bought a T25 today, my first one!!!

Its a 1985 1.6TD

Engine has a problem with over fueling. Its a little smokey on idle (not to...

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Last post by wullie_t25
26 May 2007, 09:36
Changing Brake Pads

Last post by mirams « 26 May 2007, 09:16
Replies: 6
by mirams » 23 May 2007, 09:38

Hello,

Haynes manual says to replace a bolt when you put new (front) pads in. (I've got sliding Girling calipers). I think it is should be a special...

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Last post by mirams
26 May 2007, 09:16
This has got to be a first, coolant in CV joint!

Last post by wasserleaker « 25 May 2007, 20:11
Replies: 1
by Hacksawbob » 24 May 2007, 22:42

:lol: turns out the heater pipe has been rubbing on the boot and, you guessed it boot is frelled and coolant pipe has finally split chucking its...

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Last post by wasserleaker
25 May 2007, 20:11
auto 2 manual gearbox

Last post by matt « 25 May 2007, 19:56
Replies: 2
by theflyingturd » 25 May 2007, 19:37

can anyone tell me is it easy to convert a auto box t25 2 a manual? is it just a case of swapping the boxes over and sorting out the pedel or not?
i...

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Last post by matt
25 May 2007, 19:56
oil leak 1981 air cooled 2000

Last post by skins « 25 May 2007, 18:21
Replies: 4
by skins » 24 May 2007, 15:23

Hi, - new to vw and with little mechanical knowldge- just bought 1981 2.0l air cooled and it seems to be losing oil - not loads. After looking under...

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Last post by skins
25 May 2007, 18:21
fan belt

Last post by Balaclava « 25 May 2007, 16:24
Replies: 18
by henry martin » 18 May 2007, 21:39
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It screeches like a banshee
but only on start-up,

once its given an initial rev to stop it,
its fine,
and not a peep out of it
until next turn of...
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Last post by Balaclava
25 May 2007, 16:24
Automatic Gearbox strainer - bits inside...

Last post by camper « 25 May 2007, 14:29
Replies: 9
by side-show-bob » 24 May 2007, 11:54

Am doing a full service on my 1985 1.9 Auto Petrol Caravelle.

Have just removed gearbox sump and strainer to drain auto gearbox fluid. now it's all...

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Last post by camper
25 May 2007, 14:29
Air blower

Last post by cumbriankeith « 24 May 2007, 22:35
Replies: 5
by stom » 23 May 2007, 15:47

Hi all,

Is it possible to instal a air blower unit in place of the original (non air blowing at all) type?

only asking as after fighting with the...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
24 May 2007, 22:35
Bliddy buzzer of doom

Last post by Fritz « 24 May 2007, 21:43
Replies: 1
by ermie571 » 24 May 2007, 20:46

I know this topic has been well covered before, but I am supposed to be going to Bashtie in the velle Saturday.

She had an oil leak - turns out to...

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Last post by Fritz
24 May 2007, 21:43
Fuel Gauge fault 1.6d n/a

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 24 May 2007, 18:59
Replies: 1
by bradcab » 24 May 2007, 13:14

the fuel gage as stopped working this morning its isn't indicating at all. Put £20 in and still nothin.

Does it have a fuse?

Were is the sender...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
24 May 2007, 18:59
coolant...thermostat...radiator?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 24 May 2007, 18:53
Replies: 10
by GusBus » 23 May 2007, 14:07

Have spent all morning searching for schtuff on here,and the OH has spent all morning getting oily under the bus.

Symptoms....driving home from...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
24 May 2007, 18:53
Flickering Oil Light

Last post by jason k « 24 May 2007, 16:10
Replies: 13
by Poddington » 19 May 2007, 17:34

Hi,
Been running my T25 for few months now but over last few days, when the engine gets hot the oil warning light flickers while the van is idling,...

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Last post by jason k
24 May 2007, 16:10
Rattling at low revs

Last post by HarryMann « 24 May 2007, 11:19
Replies: 20
by airhead » 23 Apr 2007, 00:47
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Ive been getting this insanely annoying metallic rattling sound coming from somewhere outside the van when Im driving and the engines at low revs. It...
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Last post by HarryMann
24 May 2007, 11:19
Low compression was told need i need a rebuild?

Last post by HarryMann « 24 May 2007, 08:30
Replies: 6
by Dubnizzle » 23 May 2007, 14:48

Hi I recently got a local tuners to tune my 2liter a/c westy, but was told that there was little compression in one of the chamber and that it would...

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Last post by HarryMann
24 May 2007, 08:30
1.6 d oil cooler pipes which way round or does it not matter

Last post by dridgy « 23 May 2007, 19:22

by dridgy » 23 May 2007, 19:22

which way round do the oil cooler pipes go on the cooler or does it not matter.
does it flow a specific way?
thanks
John.

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Last post by dridgy
23 May 2007, 19:22
Filler Neck

Last post by owlets « 23 May 2007, 19:04
Replies: 3
by owlets » 23 May 2007, 12:58

When replacing my fuel tank last week, the metal ring that goes on the filler neck at the top was broken. Just ordered a replacement from VW, how...

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Last post by owlets
23 May 2007, 19:04
jk exhaust bundle

Last post by Downend t25 « 23 May 2007, 18:05
Replies: 2
by Downend t25 » 23 May 2007, 17:47

Does anyone know if the exhaust bundle for the '85 watercooled van comes with all of the bolts etc?
I rang JK and they said it did but the picky only...

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Last post by Downend t25
23 May 2007, 18:05
1/4 light roll pin size?

Last post by Other-Power « 23 May 2007, 15:22

by Other-Power » 23 May 2007, 15:22

Hi all,

Just spent a couple of hours putting on my opening 1/4 lights. but just relised the left hand side (ie driver side) is missing the roll pin...

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Last post by Other-Power
23 May 2007, 15:22
Kangaroo behaviour

Last post by hammy44 « 23 May 2007, 14:47
Replies: 4
by Jonni » 22 May 2007, 19:35

Hi,

My van has started behaving very strangely. It seems to lose power suddenly and then lurch and die several times before running ok, then it...

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Last post by hammy44
23 May 2007, 14:47
vacuume advance values

Last post by kevtherev « 22 May 2007, 16:52
Replies: 4
by kevtherev » 22 May 2007, 16:17

OK 5 deg at 950rpm no vacuum

what degree at 950 vac conected

what degree at 3000 rpm vac conected ...can you see what I'm getting at?

I suppose...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 May 2007, 16:52
Fuel economy

Last post by kevtherev « 22 May 2007, 15:45
Replies: 11
by munnyella » 14 May 2007, 07:08

Hi all

Having now done a few miles in the bus, I have just worked out the fuel economy to date, works out at about 20-21 mpg. (some town, some...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 May 2007, 15:45
TD turbo oil feed pipe warning !

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 22 May 2007, 13:30

by Westy.Club.Joker » 22 May 2007, 13:30

Just changed the rusty looking turbo oil feed pipe (1.6TD engine) Once I`d removed the old one, it was unbelievable that it wasn`t pouring oil out...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
22 May 2007, 13:30
over heating and water disapering!!

Last post by neilfreir@hotmail.com « 22 May 2007, 10:22
Replies: 7
by joeyd » 19 May 2007, 14:52

hi guys.just needing some advice on my B-reg t25. Its a 2litre petrol,and im sorry to say its watercooled!anyway,she seems to run really hot,the temp...

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Last post by neilfreir@hotmail.com
22 May 2007, 10:22
Sloppy steering and gear changing

Last post by T3teedub « 22 May 2007, 06:30
Replies: 1
by Other-Power » 21 May 2007, 17:09

Hi all

1981 1.6 n/a d westy camper lowered 100mm front 60mm back (not by me!)

Cart alloys 205/70/14 tyres with good treed.

When i got the van back...

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Last post by T3teedub
22 May 2007, 06:30
Tickover adjustment

Last post by skell « 21 May 2007, 22:40
Replies: 8
by darius72 » 20 May 2007, 22:05

Hi folks

My van has trouble holding the revs at traffic lights/ stopped, is there a simple adjustment i can do myself?

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Last post by skell
21 May 2007, 22:40
Brake pad replacement

Last post by skell « 21 May 2007, 22:39
Replies: 4
by airhead » 21 May 2007, 09:05

Before I attempt this job myself, is it a real pig of a job or is it very simple? Ive got a 1992 syncro and the brakes are squealing like mad and...

4 Replies

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Last post by skell
21 May 2007, 22:39
What is that noise?

Last post by skell « 21 May 2007, 22:36
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by darius72 » 20 May 2007, 21:53

Hi folks

I have a noise whilst driving that sounds like unreleased brakes, a sort of metal on metal sound. It's coming from under the front of the...

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Last post by skell
21 May 2007, 22:36
Help...IS IT THE AUTO CHOKE ???

Last post by skell « 21 May 2007, 22:28
Replies: 2
by Natasha » 21 May 2007, 20:15

Hi,
Us newbies bought a T25 Camper off flea bay just before Xmas, thinking we had a great deal...Being gardeners and not mechanics we left the...

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Last post by skell
21 May 2007, 22:28
How to test an Automatic Gearbox

Last post by Rozzo « 21 May 2007, 21:20
Replies: 5
by side-show-bob » 21 May 2007, 15:32

Hi all this is my first post on the web site...

I have been given a 1985 carravelle and was told that it had the auto gearbox overhauled three years...

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Last post by Rozzo
21 May 2007, 21:20
wierd cutting out / loss of power problem

Last post by kathyshack « 21 May 2007, 19:41
Replies: 4
by kathyshack » 20 May 2007, 19:22

my van is a 1.9dg. its is cutting out a bit after a run at trafic lights and roundabouts etc. I'm getting a new engine fitted in a few weeks as got...

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Last post by kathyshack
21 May 2007, 19:41
Coolant probs?

Last post by FlowerPower « 21 May 2007, 19:35
Replies: 4
by FlowerPower » 21 May 2007, 16:32

I think I may have a problem with my cooling system. 1986 1.9DG

I went away camping, didn't start the engine for 3 days, I was doing the usual...

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Last post by FlowerPower
21 May 2007, 19:35
Speedo cable question...

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 21 May 2007, 19:26
Replies: 7
by The_blue » 09 May 2007, 15:38

My speedo died. :(

There was a clunking under the front and it stopped working.

I've had a look and the cable pulled out the stearing knuckle and...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
21 May 2007, 19:26
Oil Type

Last post by kevtherev « 21 May 2007, 19:17
Replies: 2
by Dubstar » 21 May 2007, 17:57

I've had a look at the Wiki and I couldn't spot oil types, so here goes-what oil goes into 1.9 petrol engines? 20/50 or 10/40? I ask because GSF sold...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 May 2007, 19:17
JP Stainless Exhausts (Macclesfield)

Last post by joebrown « 21 May 2007, 18:14
Replies: 21
by mininut » 04 Apr 2007, 22:30
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Anyone got a JP stainless steel system fitted on their van? If so are they good quality and what is the fit like?
Cheers. :)
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Last post by joebrown
21 May 2007, 18:14
Radiator Fan

Last post by johnlampett « 21 May 2007, 17:09
Replies: 6
by johnlampett » 16 May 2007, 18:03

Hello

I have 2.1 L Caravelle GL and the Radiator fan is staying on all the time

I had to pull the fuse before it flattened the battery .
I...

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Last post by johnlampett
21 May 2007, 17:09

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