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starter motor

Last post by VWCamperfan « 01 Sep 2007, 19:25
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by davros » 01 Sep 2007, 18:55

I had a go and amazing took it off in 5 mins!.

Thanks for the help
(ps I know i shouldn't start another thread but I was excited at using a spanner)

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Last post by VWCamperfan
01 Sep 2007, 19:25
need replacement water hose for diesel 1600

Last post by sdelasal « 01 Sep 2007, 19:20
Replies: 7
by AquaMan + kids » 02 Aug 2007, 20:40

hi all

we overheated recently in a safari park of all places! We knew the engine was getting hot so had the heating on full whilst going slowly...

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Last post by sdelasal
01 Sep 2007, 19:20
stiff brake pedal?

Last post by lhd « 01 Sep 2007, 17:48
Replies: 8
by lhd » 31 Aug 2007, 11:42

Iv'e been having a problem lately with the brakes.
When I start off the pedal is stiff and will not move as if the servo/m cylinder has gone.
This...

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Last post by lhd
01 Sep 2007, 17:48
starter motor

Last post by davros « 01 Sep 2007, 06:38
Replies: 5
by davros » 31 Aug 2007, 21:05

how easy to remove? Do I need any special tools?(I have had look on the wiki but doesn't tell me much). any repiles, please note I'm nearly useless...

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Last post by davros
01 Sep 2007, 06:38
Expansion tank on 1.6d CS

Last post by camper « 31 Aug 2007, 18:12
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by dansto » 31 Aug 2007, 15:55

I'm losing water in my recently (2k ago) reconditioned 1.6D CS done by Elite VW in Essex. Its been loosing it ever since I got it back, not a lot,...

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Last post by camper
31 Aug 2007, 18:12
intercooler...

Last post by airhead « 31 Aug 2007, 17:41
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by airhead » 30 Aug 2007, 18:23

I got myself a nice little 2 core intercooler off a Golf TDI in a scrapyard. €70 is all it cost me and I got it when I was getting the seatbelts for...

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Last post by airhead
31 Aug 2007, 17:41
Ebay item 2.5 engine?

Last post by g60steve « 31 Aug 2007, 15:45
Replies: 13
by kefty » 30 Aug 2007, 12:23

Just spotted this Vanagn on Ebay and wondered about the 2.5 engine. Its an american import. Any of you guys know about these? Are they standard...

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Last post by g60steve
31 Aug 2007, 15:45
We don't do brake pipe kits

Last post by toomanytoys « 31 Aug 2007, 11:22
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by CovKid » 31 Aug 2007, 10:29

What? GSF don't do brake pipe kits any more???. I nearly fell over. What happened there?

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Last post by toomanytoys
31 Aug 2007, 11:22
Autobox Oil Cooler

Last post by Dubstar « 31 Aug 2007, 10:30
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by Dubstar » 28 Aug 2007, 22:53

Is it possible to retro-fit one to my 2ltr CU Aircooled? Towards the end of a long journey the change becomes really slugish and I'm asuming it's...

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Last post by Dubstar
31 Aug 2007, 10:30
Gear knob/lever thread size?

Last post by mininut « 30 Aug 2007, 22:53
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by mininut » 29 Aug 2007, 16:51

Any one know the internal thread size of a standard gear knob or the external thread size on the top of the lever?
I'm wanting to make a stainless...

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Last post by mininut
30 Aug 2007, 22:53
running on cylinders 1 and 2 only!!!

Last post by VWCamperfan « 30 Aug 2007, 21:32
Replies: 11
by Danny-Boy » 29 Aug 2007, 19:42

Hello there one and all, over the weekend i purchased a 1981 1600 Aircooled panel van, it has not been on the road for a few years now, so i didn`t...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
30 Aug 2007, 21:32
Timing marks on 1.6Td JX

Last post by Macflai « 30 Aug 2007, 15:41
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by Macflai » 29 Aug 2007, 14:34

Well,

Firstly, I have read and been looking for a topic about this but nothing... I just need a picture or so of the timing marks on a JX engine......

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Last post by Macflai
30 Aug 2007, 15:41
Brake part number enquiry

Last post by Cruz « 30 Aug 2007, 12:09
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by Cruz » 28 Aug 2007, 13:52

Can anyone tell me the part number for this rubber grommet?

It secures the hand brake cables to the chassis cross member. The cables that run...

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Last post by Cruz
30 Aug 2007, 12:09
Rounded brake hose union

Last post by VWlewis « 30 Aug 2007, 06:39
Replies: 12
by nesty » 28 Aug 2007, 23:29

Hi

Everything going so smoothly with the rear brake overhaul. The brake pipe was very brittle and snapped off though the union has now rounded at...

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Last post by VWlewis
30 Aug 2007, 06:39
1.6 TD JX buzzer of doom...

Last post by HarryMann « 29 Aug 2007, 21:38
Replies: 4
by mrhutch » 28 Aug 2007, 06:29

Hello All.

I've just picked up new my new van. Having previously had Aircooled T25's, I've just picked up my first TD. Really happy with it, but......

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Last post by HarryMann
29 Aug 2007, 21:38
Diesel question

Last post by Headley18 « 29 Aug 2007, 20:09
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by Headley18 » 29 Aug 2007, 17:29

Vacuum/oil pump shaft pulley! Keyed or taper fit???

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Last post by Headley18
29 Aug 2007, 20:09
starter motor replacement brushes

Last post by airhead « 29 Aug 2007, 12:39
Replies: 5
by mrhutch » 29 Aug 2007, 07:12

quick one.. is it possible to get replacement brushes to refurb a Aircooled starter motor? or is a replacement better/cheaper?

and where to source a...

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Last post by airhead
29 Aug 2007, 12:39
Power steering hoses pattern ?

Last post by HarryMann « 29 Aug 2007, 09:45
Replies: 1
by Jones » 29 Aug 2007, 09:18

Hi everyone :) right as the rear feed and return metal power steering pipes are now obsolete :? looks like I'll have to go the Pirtek route :shock:...

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Last post by HarryMann
29 Aug 2007, 09:45
46mm rear gland nut

Last post by toomanytoys « 29 Aug 2007, 06:38
Replies: 5
by nesty » 28 Aug 2007, 15:15

Hi

I need to remove mine to get the backing plate off. Is there a tool that makes it easier. Or is it just the old fashioned way of breaker bar and...

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Last post by toomanytoys
29 Aug 2007, 06:38
clutch exchange

Last post by dave friday « 28 Aug 2007, 18:55
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by dave friday » 27 Aug 2007, 12:59

Hi all,anyone know if VW clutch kits are exchange .
Ta.

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Last post by dave friday
28 Aug 2007, 18:55
2.1 petrol engine

Last post by VWlewis « 28 Aug 2007, 15:19
Replies: 3
by lambrettalee » 28 Aug 2007, 14:11

i have been offered a 2.1 petrol engined camper, have had most variants but not one of these , what is mpg like and any inherent problems?? ..cheers

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Last post by VWlewis
28 Aug 2007, 15:19
Picture of the back of the solenoid/starter.

Last post by futurecut « 28 Aug 2007, 13:29
Replies: 3
by futurecut » 26 Aug 2007, 15:33

Got a wee problem with this at the mo--if someone could take a picture that shows all the electrical connections i'd be grateful. Someone might have...

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Last post by futurecut
28 Aug 2007, 13:29
Aircooled engine alternatives???

Last post by toomanytoys « 28 Aug 2007, 06:51
Replies: 5
by vwmorty » 24 Aug 2007, 21:10

hi ya all,
ive got a 1600 Aircooled t25 and was wondering apart from the 2000 what other Aircooled engines can be fitted??

can the engines from a...

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Last post by toomanytoys
28 Aug 2007, 06:51
T25 rear metal brake pipe

Last post by CovKid « 27 Aug 2007, 19:25
Replies: 8
by nesty » 26 Aug 2007, 23:54

Hi

My rear metal brake pipe snapped whilst I was doing a rear cylinder change.

Anybody know where I can get a replacement. Just Kampers don't do...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Aug 2007, 19:25
campers blown the water out

Last post by wasserleaker « 27 Aug 2007, 19:07
Replies: 10
by famous phil » 04 Aug 2007, 20:18

:( have had a good look through Wiki & Technical Questions and Answers and cant quite find the awnser i'm looking for ,,,,, was driving along and...

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Last post by wasserleaker
27 Aug 2007, 19:07
Exhaust removal advice

Last post by MINI_BUS « 27 Aug 2007, 12:33
Replies: 35
by hembo666 » 29 Apr 2007, 12:57
1

2

3
Ok, ive rounded off one nut and cant budge any of them :evil:

i have been soaking them in wd40 every few hours since yesterday morning, any advise...
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Last post by MINI_BUS
27 Aug 2007, 12:33
Moving house, can't start diesel

Last post by MacAoidh « 25 Aug 2007, 21:32
Replies: 13
by MacAoidh » 22 Aug 2007, 18:10

I'm in the process of moving house, can't start the van...

sticky solenoid has responded to tapping (thanks Mocki), now turning over only sluggishly...

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Last post by MacAoidh
25 Aug 2007, 21:32
fuel leak/loss of power/midlife crisis etc... sigh

Last post by airhead « 25 Aug 2007, 17:25
Replies: 4
by CrankyBugs » 23 Aug 2007, 22:11

ok, im no mechanic but im not a total idiot and i love my van to bits so im hoping someone can offer some useful advice cos i feel like i only just...

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Last post by airhead
25 Aug 2007, 17:25
REFURBISHING CARB

Last post by cumbriankeith « 25 Aug 2007, 14:43
Replies: 4
by LUBO » 24 Aug 2007, 19:46

Does anyone know of a company who will refurbish my pierburg for decent money. considered the weber route but hard to find and just kampers are...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
25 Aug 2007, 14:43
which exhaust

Last post by umgum « 24 Aug 2007, 20:05
Replies: 10
by umgum » 21 Aug 2007, 05:13

i have a 1980 1600 Aircooled T3
that needs a new exhaust
the engine code is ct are there any twin pipe exhausts or 2 singles out there for this...

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Last post by umgum
24 Aug 2007, 20:05
brake light sticking on

Last post by squire « 23 Aug 2007, 19:04
Replies: 5
by squire » 21 Aug 2007, 17:07

i had some help with this last week, apparently the people who have lent my van say the brake light does not go out, they took in to kwik fit last...

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Last post by squire
23 Aug 2007, 19:04
Petrol to Diesel conversion

Last post by chrissydai « 23 Aug 2007, 18:32
Replies: 6
by mattc » 22 Aug 2007, 10:48

I'm on the verge of giving up my hunt for a pop-top diesel as they are going for such silly money :( So here's an idea. Can you convert from petrol...

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Last post by chrissydai
23 Aug 2007, 18:32
LHD conversion to RHD?

Last post by RJES « 23 Aug 2007, 14:29
Replies: 3
by RJES » 23 Aug 2007, 11:40

As I'm going to be doing some serious steering column / dash mods to my Subaru powered Syncro camper soon, I'm considering converting it to RHD while...

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Last post by RJES
23 Aug 2007, 14:29
hydraulic or solid tappets?

Last post by Christo « 23 Aug 2007, 13:28
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by Christo » 23 Aug 2007, 09:26

Please excuse my ignorance but how can i tell if my tappets are hydraulic or solid. Its a 1.9 wc petrol '86. I have adjusted the tappets as if they...

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Last post by Christo
23 Aug 2007, 13:28
What engine is a 2.21 injection

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Aug 2007, 06:59
Replies: 12
by futurecut » 21 Aug 2007, 19:41

My pal has borrowed her sisters van and it's got a 2.2i in it. I believe it's standard - it's a weird bus with South african grill and lamps. - got a...

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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Aug 2007, 06:59
low compression

Last post by HarryMann « 22 Aug 2007, 22:03
Replies: 8
by Christo » 22 Aug 2007, 12:53

thread continued from engine shakes violently when idling.
1.9 wc petrol '86

Have compression tested all cylinders, no.1,2,4 return 150 psi, no.3...

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Last post by HarryMann
22 Aug 2007, 22:03
engine shakes violently when idling

Last post by Christo « 22 Aug 2007, 12:54
Replies: 9
by Christo » 21 Aug 2007, 17:41

i have a 1.9 w/c petrol '86. I took it for a tune up as it failed the emissions miserably and was told it was only running on 3 cylinders because a...

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Last post by Christo
22 Aug 2007, 12:54
Speedo/odo accuracy

Last post by peasant « 22 Aug 2007, 11:49
Replies: 7
by Syncro G » 21 Aug 2007, 21:18

How far out is yours?

My van's on oversize tyres as they are 215R14's instead of what I think was 185R14's originally so I'd have thought that would...

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Last post by peasant
22 Aug 2007, 11:49
help sump plug spinning

Last post by VeeDubster « 21 Aug 2007, 19:39
Replies: 24
by markeymagicbus » 22 Jul 2007, 17:15
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2
hi

any ideas how i can get my sump plug out its spinning at the mo , i have a spare engine , can you change the sump

its a 1.9 petrol water...
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Last post by VeeDubster
21 Aug 2007, 19:39
Dellorto adv and retard

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Aug 2007, 18:21
Replies: 9
by stom » 20 Aug 2007, 16:37

Hi all,

Not been on here as late. me and the camper have been off sick due to injury. all is well now though the van is having a few problems.

the...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 Aug 2007, 18:21
hi front suspention

Last post by T3teedub « 21 Aug 2007, 16:00
Replies: 3
by chopperclarksley » 19 Aug 2007, 12:46

hi there, im a bit concerned about the front suspention of my german imported westie , its about 50mm higher at the front than the back and this is...

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Last post by T3teedub
21 Aug 2007, 16:00
Sticky clutch pedal

Last post by ding-dang-dhu « 21 Aug 2007, 08:20
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by ding-dang-dhu » 20 Aug 2007, 19:32

Just back from 600 mile trip to Mull, and have developed a wee problem with the clutch pedal. It sticks half way up in low gears. Tapping it gets it...

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Last post by ding-dang-dhu
21 Aug 2007, 08:20
Starter motor problems on a 2.1 GLI possible solution

Last post by big red bus « 21 Aug 2007, 06:40
Replies: 1
by Rooster » 21 Aug 2007, 06:34

FYI - My van has always had a lazy starter, sometimes on tuning the key it would take a second or two before it turned over the engine.
Then on...

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Last post by big red bus
21 Aug 2007, 06:40
Rattling gear knob when under load - anyone got one ?

Last post by ringo « 20 Aug 2007, 21:26
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by ringo » 20 Aug 2007, 18:00

My gear know has always made a horrible rattling noise - normally when doing around 60 - but i can stop it by resting my knee against it.

Anyway,...

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Last post by ringo
20 Aug 2007, 21:26
Best Oil for 1600 CT Engine?

Last post by mearnsy « 20 Aug 2007, 19:49
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by mearnsy » 20 Aug 2007, 18:50

What is the best Oil for 1600 CT Engine? :lol:

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Last post by mearnsy
20 Aug 2007, 19:49
Dare I ask, which oil for my 2.1i?

Last post by dublicious « 20 Aug 2007, 17:24
Replies: 19
by dublicious » 05 Jul 2007, 20:53
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Probably an age old discussion and had a look through past threads, but when people say a good oil, how do you determine what is a good one? I have...
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Last post by dublicious
20 Aug 2007, 17:24
Fitting accelerator cable on 1990 T25

Last post by FLINTS « 20 Aug 2007, 16:12
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by FLINTS » 20 Aug 2007, 08:16

Anyone know how to re-fit the accelerator on a 1990 1.9 T25?

I bought some new cab matts over the weekend & tried to fit them neatly around the...

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Last post by FLINTS
20 Aug 2007, 16:12
Solenoid problem --Can't start the van......

Last post by futurecut « 20 Aug 2007, 13:09
Replies: 6
by futurecut » 19 Aug 2007, 16:54

I was using a break in the rain to renew a hose clip to my heater pipes and when removing my inspection lamp the hook managed to pull out a thick red...

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Last post by futurecut
20 Aug 2007, 13:09
inter changable fuel tanks...anybody know?

Last post by oldiguana « 20 Aug 2007, 08:30
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by oldiguana » 19 Aug 2007, 14:12

yo folks,ive got to replace the diesel tank on marladys van,1.6 diesel 1983..do i have to get the exact one or can i fit a different one ,seen a few...

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Last post by oldiguana
20 Aug 2007, 08:30
Clutch bleed screw

Last post by HarryMann « 19 Aug 2007, 22:55
Replies: 3
by ptolemy » 19 Aug 2007, 21:58

Hi guys, I have recently bought a clutch slave cylinder from a breaker, and I would like to replace the bleed screw on it. Does anybody here know...

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19 Aug 2007, 22:55

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