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Heavy Steering

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 Aug 2007, 20:10
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by nrdr92 » 19 Aug 2007, 19:28

Hi all, finally going to get the van registered on thursday, so went to it today after its been stood for about 4 months, its a 1979 Aircooled westy...

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 Aug 2007, 20:10
TD tail pipe, facing down or outwards?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 19 Aug 2007, 20:07
Replies: 3
by lambro28 » 19 Aug 2007, 19:14

When James came to look at my stricken camper recently he said ah tail pipe is wrong, its facing down!
I tried to fit it outwards when it was new,...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
19 Aug 2007, 20:07
Loud clicking noise

Last post by devondub « 19 Aug 2007, 19:58
Replies: 2
by devondub » 19 Aug 2007, 19:10

Just got back from 900 mile round trip and the van has developed a loud clicking noise from the o/s/r wheel when braking. Have had wheel and drum off...

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Last post by devondub
19 Aug 2007, 19:58
Weber carb

Last post by jason k « 19 Aug 2007, 19:52
Replies: 5
by scamperman » 18 Aug 2007, 19:20

I'm looking to change my Pierburg carb for a Weber,couple of years ago we did the same for my bro's Scirroco 1.8.I've seen them in the past for the...

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Last post by jason k
19 Aug 2007, 19:52
Blowing Exhaust

Last post by dazzzer1 « 19 Aug 2007, 07:06
Replies: 3
by WedgeLover » 18 Aug 2007, 11:21

Hi everyone,

New to the club and think it's cool. Need a bit of help from you guys.

Got two wedges, a 1980 2.0l AC high top and a 1986 1.9l WC...

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Last post by dazzzer1
19 Aug 2007, 07:06
1.6TD smoky on start up.

Last post by HarryMann « 19 Aug 2007, 01:21
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by geordie skydiver » 24 Jul 2007, 08:31

My mates 1.6TD is a bit smoky on start up, kinda black/gray smoke that smells of diesel.

For the first ten minutes or so it blows a puff of smoke...

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Last post by HarryMann
19 Aug 2007, 01:21
Cant get 1st gear - help!!

Last post by HarryMann « 19 Aug 2007, 00:53
Replies: 11
by ChrisW » 17 Aug 2007, 09:34

T3 Whitestar with 5spd box.

Cant select 1st gear at all, either with engine running or off. All other gears fine.

New to T3's so what do I need to...

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Last post by HarryMann
19 Aug 2007, 00:53
type 25 caliper

Last post by Cruz « 17 Aug 2007, 21:14
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by spock » 17 Aug 2007, 19:36

hello all just got mi first camper holdsworth conversion etc one prob i have is finding somebody who wont rip me off to give the van a good going...

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Last post by Cruz
17 Aug 2007, 21:14
3-speed box.

Last post by toomanytoys « 17 Aug 2007, 10:37
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by Beth » 16 Aug 2007, 22:51

Hello all,
slight problem with my gearbox in that it was a 5-speed but is now only 3. 4th and 5th gear will not select. Have tried all the usual...

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Last post by toomanytoys
17 Aug 2007, 10:37
ENGINE WON'T START

Last post by Bowton Lad « 17 Aug 2007, 09:08
Replies: 22
by Bowton Lad » 12 Aug 2007, 11:12
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Left VW Extravaganza last Sunday, van started first time & drove home with no problems whatsoever. The van is registered January 1984 with 1.9 DG...
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Last post by Bowton Lad
17 Aug 2007, 09:08
THROTTLE DAMPER 1982 Aircooled

Last post by wackos00 « 16 Aug 2007, 21:09
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by wackos00 » 16 Aug 2007, 10:56

I need a throttle dampener for my 1982 2l Aircooled, can anyone help, she keeps cutting out untill she warms up, also last night she started loosing...

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Last post by wackos00
16 Aug 2007, 21:09
carb problems i think

Last post by markeymagicbus « 16 Aug 2007, 17:30
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by markeymagicbus » 15 Aug 2007, 15:48

hi all

i was on my way to my mot and my t25 lost all power , still ticks over a bit lumpy tho , feels like its running out of fuel but the fuel...

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Last post by markeymagicbus
16 Aug 2007, 17:30
Replacement engine needed, has anyone used....

Last post by ssbrown19 « 16 Aug 2007, 06:49
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by ssbrown19 » 12 Aug 2007, 17:52

Hi,

Sadly it looks as though we may have to bite the bullet and get a replacement engine in our van, I have seen the accolades for Elite VW (Essex)...

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Last post by ssbrown19
16 Aug 2007, 06:49
how do i find out where the oil leak is?

Last post by big red bus « 15 Aug 2007, 20:50
Replies: 23
by AquaMan + kids » 02 Aug 2007, 20:33
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hi all

we seem to have an oil leak as whenever we go anywhere oil is splattered all up the back window.

It must only be a small leak as we don't...
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Last post by big red bus
15 Aug 2007, 20:50
Water hose needed

Last post by kevtherev « 15 Aug 2007, 17:05
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by autocamp » 15 Aug 2007, 17:04

Can anyone recommend a good supplier for the short water hose from the back of the thermostat housing that goes to the inlet manifold?

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Last post by kevtherev
15 Aug 2007, 17:05
Turning left - GRAUNCH!**&^^! noise.

Last post by purplechugster « 15 Aug 2007, 13:02
Replies: 13
by purplechugster » 12 Aug 2007, 11:45

Hmmm, dont like the sound of that :?

I took the van out this morning to sainsburys (note to self - never go to supermarket on a sunday morning...

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Last post by purplechugster
15 Aug 2007, 13:02
Grrrrr.... Adjusting Hydraulic Clutch (Or Not!)

Last post by VWCamperfan « 14 Aug 2007, 23:47
Replies: 2
by VWCamperfan » 14 Aug 2007, 18:53

If I was double jointed on every limb then there is a very remote possibility this could be done! I have been upside-down, inside out & back to front...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
14 Aug 2007, 23:47
diesel mpg

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 14 Aug 2007, 22:12
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by tonytone » 12 Aug 2007, 22:08

just for the record... completed a 700 mile trip to france and back in my 1.6td with a 7k recon vege engine and returned 32mpg. didnt go faster than...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
14 Aug 2007, 22:12
diesel injector pipe

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 14 Aug 2007, 22:09
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by Kool-Kamper » 13 Aug 2007, 12:54

why do my diesel injector pipes keep splitting?
it the number 4 cylinder one that keeps going...could it be build up of presssure due to partically...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
14 Aug 2007, 22:09
Engine Code Help???????????????????????????????

Last post by Dubnizzle « 14 Aug 2007, 12:49
Replies: 2
by Dubnizzle » 14 Aug 2007, 11:33

Hi I have a big favour to ask.
I need to find out what the engine code is for my
1980 V reg 2.0 a/c westfalia camper is,
due to the case that need...

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Last post by Dubnizzle
14 Aug 2007, 12:49
T25 Upper suspension woes

Last post by Ian Hulley « 14 Aug 2007, 10:14
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by frogman » 14 Aug 2007, 06:31

Hi, guys. Late T3, Trying 2 replace upper susp'arm bushes. Bolts holding upper balljoint (steering knuckle 2 upper arm) rounded off. Tried splitting...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
14 Aug 2007, 10:14
noisey clutch release bearing

Last post by clartsonly « 14 Aug 2007, 08:39
Replies: 6
by Kevjen2005 » 10 Aug 2007, 18:57

hi guys, i think our clutch release bearing has had it :roll: . when i press the clutch pedal to seect first or reverse i get a terrible graunching...

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Last post by clartsonly
14 Aug 2007, 08:39
OMG..I ran out of oil on the M4..Have i broken the van

Last post by clartsonly « 14 Aug 2007, 08:35
Replies: 5
by happypixie » 13 Aug 2007, 17:05

I completely forgot to check the oil (doh)

I believe theres a leak but i pretty much totally ran out and came to a halt on the M4, the oil light...

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Last post by clartsonly
14 Aug 2007, 08:35
running woes!!

Last post by murdoch « 14 Aug 2007, 07:04
Replies: 2
by murdoch » 13 Aug 2007, 19:43

just taken me a hell of a long time to get me Aircooled devon camper roadworthy again, some new panels, some paint, new interior, but could only...

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Last post by murdoch
14 Aug 2007, 07:04
Rear CV joint and front spring knackered

Last post by Cruz « 13 Aug 2007, 20:32
Replies: 6
by Cruz » 13 Aug 2007, 14:12

Yesterday the van started making a knocking noise from the nearside rear. When I investigated it seems that the cv joint has gone. When I play with...

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Last post by Cruz
13 Aug 2007, 20:32
Geometry

Last post by camper « 13 Aug 2007, 17:20
Replies: 6
by camper » 10 Aug 2007, 15:37

The main VW dealer/workshops near me useless for this what should be dead easy for them.Booked the van in last year explained i wanted camber caster...

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Last post by camper
13 Aug 2007, 17:20
how to recondition an engine!

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 13 Aug 2007, 15:31
Replies: 5
by dave friday » 12 Aug 2007, 22:43

Well more advice really, i've found a machine shop so...for those of you that have done your dismantling and assembly a few questions.
is the...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
13 Aug 2007, 15:31
oil cooler seal Q: work being done now

Last post by ermie571 « 13 Aug 2007, 12:49
Replies: 4
by katie » 13 Aug 2007, 09:45

Hi all, just a quickie as I'm having the work done this minuite, campertechnique is changing my seals etc, and was going to do the oil cooler seal...

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Last post by ermie571
13 Aug 2007, 12:49
good welder in sussex?

Last post by skell « 13 Aug 2007, 11:59
Replies: 2
by robintb » 10 Aug 2007, 13:27

Anybody know of a good panel/body welder in the sussex area? Time to get those wheel arches and sills sorted.

Also anybody ever taken off or...

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Last post by skell
13 Aug 2007, 11:59
more starter problems

Last post by ermie571 « 13 Aug 2007, 09:46
Replies: 3
by robintb » 10 Aug 2007, 13:13

Hello to all,

if your starter solonoid clicks but the beast doesn't turn over, and you are sure that its getting enough juice, does it more than...

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Last post by ermie571
13 Aug 2007, 09:46
Alternator amp

Last post by pilch « 13 Aug 2007, 07:29
Replies: 2
by pilch » 09 Aug 2007, 00:49

Hi evertbody, I'm trying to work out how many amp's my alternator is giving so I can change vee belt. I have taken alternator off and read all the...

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Last post by pilch
13 Aug 2007, 07:29
glow plugs

Last post by HarryMann « 12 Aug 2007, 22:07
Replies: 3
by tonytone » 12 Aug 2007, 22:00

no real prob but some advice needed. Goes as follows....wait till glow plug light goes out but forget to turn key and start van, turn off, turn on...

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Last post by HarryMann
12 Aug 2007, 22:07
Ticking Sound When Struggling Uphill

Last post by mearnsy « 12 Aug 2007, 22:02
Replies: 12
by mearnsy » 17 Jun 2007, 20:23

Struggling up the hills in my 1600 t25, normally in second gear i sometimes hear a ticking sound, i also hear it in third. Does anyone know what this...

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Last post by mearnsy
12 Aug 2007, 22:02
Oil light not staying on.

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 12 Aug 2007, 20:59
Replies: 3
by simoncummins » 12 Aug 2007, 15:39

You may think this is good but as i turn the key to position 2 before starting the oil light just comes on for about one second and then goes out...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
12 Aug 2007, 20:59
Sudden Mis-firing

Last post by 3rustateers « 12 Aug 2007, 20:53
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by 3rustateers » 12 Aug 2007, 19:18

Drove to Tatton Park today without a hitch. Stuck in the traffic trying to get out for about 1hr. Finally got out, pulled away and the van started to...

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Last post by 3rustateers
12 Aug 2007, 20:53
1980 T25 - had engine replaced - what engine is this?

Last post by neillo « 12 Aug 2007, 15:56
Replies: 5
by neillo » 12 Aug 2007, 13:15

I got a VW T25 camper / transporter this year and its needing a little engine TLC, basic maintenance etc.

I have a manual for the vehicle but it...

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Last post by neillo
12 Aug 2007, 15:56
Engine Question

Last post by hi_tower « 11 Aug 2007, 19:02
Replies: 8
by willy100 » 11 Aug 2007, 10:52

I have a 1984 T25 1.9 petrol. Engine ticks over fine when warmed up, but when the accelerator is pressed (even gently) the engine splutters and...

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Last post by hi_tower
11 Aug 2007, 19:02
t25 misfire

Last post by umgum « 11 Aug 2007, 06:36
Replies: 7
by umgum » 07 Aug 2007, 15:48

i have a 1980 1600 Aircooled T3

we set off the other day to goto vwextravaganzer i filled up at asda with low sulphur petrol

we got 5 miles into...

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Last post by umgum
11 Aug 2007, 06:36
MECHANICAL FUEL PUMP

Last post by Bowton Lad « 11 Aug 2007, 00:23
Replies: 2
by bangbus » 10 Aug 2007, 16:59

HI EVERYONE,
Mate has got problems with his mechanical fuel pump on his 2.0l 83 t25 Aircooled,been told today thay are obsolete,cant get them.i...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
11 Aug 2007, 00:23
hydraulic tappets setting

Last post by VWCamperfan « 10 Aug 2007, 22:10
Replies: 8
by j_robi » 08 Aug 2007, 15:13

Have taken the rocker cover off my 1.9dg. Haynes manual says to set the basic inital setting when the rocker cover has been removed, but a mechanic...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
10 Aug 2007, 22:10
2.1 Watercooled petrol where is the fan and it's fuse

Last post by syncrodoug « 10 Aug 2007, 20:53
Replies: 14
by stuartrolfe » 08 Aug 2007, 14:19

My query is in the title.
I have recently had a camping interior fitted (not by me) and now the fan does not cut in so I need to check out what...

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Last post by syncrodoug
10 Aug 2007, 20:53
Starter motor Problems

Last post by jason k « 10 Aug 2007, 16:47
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by jen&mark » 24 Jul 2007, 19:45

Hello, Can someone help?

1984 VW Transporter
1.9 Petrol

I am currently on the 3rd starter motor in 6 months. Each one works fine at the start but...

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Last post by jason k
10 Aug 2007, 16:47
geometry

Last post by toomanytoys « 10 Aug 2007, 14:48
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by nutter » 06 Aug 2007, 14:51

where do people go to get their front wheel geometry done i have rang a couple of garages and they do the tracking but say i need to go to a...

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Last post by toomanytoys
10 Aug 2007, 14:48
running on 3 cylinders - maybe need a garage?

Last post by toomanytoys « 10 Aug 2007, 14:36
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by hedley » 08 Aug 2007, 22:13

Hi. we're newbies to the t25 scene, but we really love our black holdsworth conversion, 1984 1.9dg standard pierberg carb setup. the engine is a...

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Last post by toomanytoys
10 Aug 2007, 14:36
Which Injector pipe ??

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 10 Aug 2007, 06:02
Replies: 6
by comfybadger » 07 Aug 2007, 13:51

I have a cracked Injector Pipe on my non standard 1Y 1.9 non turbo and am having trouble finding a replacement.

Is there anything complicated about...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
10 Aug 2007, 06:02
water system 1.9dg water bleeding

Last post by VWCamperfan « 09 Aug 2007, 20:09
Replies: 2
by j_robi » 09 Aug 2007, 14:48

have put my replcement engine in, followed haynes about bleeding. No water coming to the radiator (but air blowing).

What are possible problems?

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Last post by VWCamperfan
09 Aug 2007, 20:09
Van won't start, mechanic needed Herts/Beds area

Last post by adambradford « 09 Aug 2007, 19:44
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by adambradford » 30 Jul 2007, 08:58

Does anybody know of a mechanic or expert in my area who might be able to get my 1.6D (n/a) camper started? Or does anyone out there who knows T3...

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Last post by adambradford
09 Aug 2007, 19:44
Brakes Binding?

Last post by camper « 09 Aug 2007, 16:52
Replies: 3
by Mark S » 07 Aug 2007, 08:53

A few weeks ago I had my brakes serviced. I think I had new pads on the front and the back just needed cleaning. It sailed through the MOT and that...

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Last post by camper
09 Aug 2007, 16:52
oil falling out as fast as it goes in (and I'm in Reykjavik)

Last post by edmundator « 09 Aug 2007, 16:17
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by edmundator » 01 Aug 2007, 17:07

I'm in Reykjavik in my syncro 2.1 petrol.

I was pretty lucky to make it here and after a lot of searching I've found a garage that is able to take a...

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Last post by edmundator
09 Aug 2007, 16:17
16 td starter changing

Last post by Darbs « 09 Aug 2007, 06:40
Replies: 2
by Darbs » 08 Aug 2007, 10:33

its time to stop giving garages all me money so ive tried to put a starter motor on me 16td. Ive got the studs out no problem but, their is always a...

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09 Aug 2007, 06:40

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