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how easy is it to change an accelerator cable??

Last post by ringo « 21 May 2007, 15:53
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by mearnsy » 20 May 2007, 20:26

I have been told that i am to tie the new and old together and then pull?

Which end is the best to do this from or is there another way?

:?

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Last post by ringo
21 May 2007, 15:53
Mondays job, track down the fuel smell.....

Last post by Sven « 21 May 2007, 12:22
Replies: 4
by The_blue » 20 May 2007, 21:44

Going to jack the van up and try and work out where the smell is coming from.

Where are the most comon places to check?

I know the tanks rust on...

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Last post by Sven
21 May 2007, 12:22
1980 Accelerator Cable just snapped, help!!!

Last post by The_blue « 20 May 2007, 21:32
Replies: 3
by mearnsy » 20 May 2007, 18:26

cable just snapped at the engine end, so before i called the recovery i cut down the metal cable housing to try and release more cable to tie to the...

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Last post by The_blue
20 May 2007, 21:32
MOT Failure Advice Please-rear spring/trailing arm junction.

Last post by ginge « 20 May 2007, 20:55
Replies: 9
by ipaulog » 15 May 2007, 12:21

My '83 Devon Camper has just failed its MOT on one item:

N/S rear lower coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened

I've had a look and...

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Last post by ginge
20 May 2007, 20:55
snapped belt

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 20 May 2007, 20:25
Replies: 4
by tonysbus » 20 May 2007, 17:48

What kind of damage will it have done if it snapped on tick over, Sorry its a diesel 1.9 pug shame to scrap as its a good car could it just be a new...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
20 May 2007, 20:25
Diesel pump "issues"

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 20 May 2007, 19:33
Replies: 13
by Ruby » 17 May 2007, 18:28

Hi Folks,

I have what appears to be a small oil leak from the doohickey (sorry for tech term!) on the top rear of the diesel pump on my 1.6 TD (JX)....

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
20 May 2007, 19:33
Clutch bolt size (215mm)

Last post by Ian Hulley « 20 May 2007, 17:37
Replies: 8
by al_kaholik » 13 May 2007, 09:24

Hi, I know that they are m7, but wondered what length and thread spacing they are? Also does anyone know where you can get them cheaper than VW...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
20 May 2007, 17:37
Nasty knock from front passenger side

Last post by T3teedub « 20 May 2007, 14:47
Replies: 7
by futurecut » 16 May 2007, 19:08

Hi all,

Now i'm getting better at all the run of the mill stuff but i've still never taken off a major suspension bit or anything. Thing is...

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Last post by T3teedub
20 May 2007, 14:47
quick thermostat question

Last post by tonytech « 20 May 2007, 13:03
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by T'Onion » 18 May 2007, 17:15

how can you tell if theres one fitted ? without stripping the early style system down

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Last post by tonytech
20 May 2007, 13:03
gearshift kit

Last post by Simon Baxter « 19 May 2007, 21:40
Replies: 7
by thenaylortribe » 18 May 2007, 17:10

does anyone know where I can buy a gearshift repair kit - the bit that is under the rubber boot in the cab appears worn. I have tgaken it apart,...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
19 May 2007, 21:40
Gear box

Last post by John Hamilton « 19 May 2007, 18:58
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by John Hamilton » 19 May 2007, 18:01

Third gear is very stiff once the Old lady has done a few miles, 1st 2nd 4th and reverse OK, any thoughts please. (1986 water cooled T25 1900cc) oil...

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Last post by John Hamilton
19 May 2007, 18:58
Replacing spark plugs

Last post by Hacksawbob « 18 May 2007, 20:56
Replies: 7
by pughey » 18 May 2007, 10:42

Hi All again.

I'm a needing to change my plugs - first time!

It's a 2.0L Aircooled. Anyone know what socket size I'll need? Also - will I need some...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
18 May 2007, 20:56
Leaky fuel tank

Last post by owlets « 18 May 2007, 18:15
Replies: 3
by reynoldgreenleaf » 18 May 2007, 13:06

Hi everyone

My poor old 1.7NA Vanagon has sprung a leak! There she was just sitting waiting for her gearbox and suddenly half a tank of diesel was...

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Last post by owlets
18 May 2007, 18:15
Heater problems

Last post by Hacksawbob « 18 May 2007, 18:05
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by darrenandnikki » 18 May 2007, 10:28

on my 1982 high top 1.6 petrol camper my heating system does not seem to work, there do seem to be intakes pushing hot air in from the engine bay but...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
18 May 2007, 18:05
2.1 mileage ?

Last post by KarlT « 18 May 2007, 17:30
Replies: 6
by gov » 16 May 2007, 20:41

What's the official mpg on a 2.1 petrol engine?

Tony

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Last post by KarlT
18 May 2007, 17:30
Just changed the diesel fuel filter and now it wont work!

Last post by ringo « 18 May 2007, 14:23
Replies: 2
by ringo » 16 May 2007, 20:38

First of all i fitted new fule piped from the diesel filter to the injector. Then i changed the filter to a filter that only has the inlet connected...

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Last post by ringo
18 May 2007, 14:23
throttle return spring

Last post by booted « 18 May 2007, 11:04

by booted » 18 May 2007, 11:04

can anyone post a picture for the correct set up of the throttle return spring on a DG engine??
mine is idling too fast and the spring/bracket...

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Last post by booted
18 May 2007, 11:04
Shotgun backfire on start up

Last post by LUBO « 17 May 2007, 22:05
Replies: 6
by LUBO » 21 Apr 2007, 16:41

parked me van up to mess around with it for about 3 weeks. when it stopped it was running fine :) i decided to change the dizzy and rotor arm coz the...

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Last post by LUBO
17 May 2007, 22:05
1.6td injectors/turbo

Last post by Simon Baxter « 17 May 2007, 21:51
Replies: 5
by lambrettalee » 17 May 2007, 21:11

where can i get my injectors refurbed ?? and also the turbo, as its started passing a wee drop of oil on to the exhaust, more to the point what model...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
17 May 2007, 21:51
Vacuum advance

Last post by kevtherev « 16 May 2007, 20:30
Replies: 8
by kevtherev » 16 May 2007, 17:10

Upon giving the timing a check with the strobe..and a general once over
it was noticed that the vacuum pipe rubber connector was a bit perished so...

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Last post by kevtherev
16 May 2007, 20:30
Is there a 5 speed gear box for the 2litre CU?

Last post by The_blue « 16 May 2007, 18:48
Replies: 6
by The_blue » 14 May 2007, 16:49

Title says it all. realy miss 5th on the motorway! :cry:

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Last post by The_blue
16 May 2007, 18:48
Calabration problems

Last post by The_blue « 16 May 2007, 18:36
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by juzzietype25 » 16 May 2007, 09:49

Ive got a pair of worn Carbs on my 2l Aircooled van. Have taken it in and been told they need replacing but think there is still some life in them at...

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Last post by The_blue
16 May 2007, 18:36
Loss of oil pressure - knock

Last post by Kermit « 16 May 2007, 17:47
Replies: 9
by Kermit » 15 May 2007, 19:06

Having a bad few weeks, first knocked off my bike by a dog running across the road and me hitting it, then yesterday on the motorway oil light comes...

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Last post by Kermit
16 May 2007, 17:47
Fuel Tank Return Line

Last post by T3teedub « 16 May 2007, 16:47
Replies: 7
by west E » 15 May 2007, 18:12

Just staring to take out my fuel tank, as i'm reading the wiki and haynes it states i should have a fuel return line. I don't!! the pipe is coming...

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Last post by T3teedub
16 May 2007, 16:47
Diesel Fuel Tank

Last post by owlets « 16 May 2007, 11:37
Replies: 21
by owlets » 13 May 2007, 15:07
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My fuel tank is as leaky as a sieve, filled it to the brim for the first time on the way back from VanWet. Its still dripping out now :shock:

How...
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Last post by owlets
16 May 2007, 11:37
Sourcing a 90A alternator

Last post by cumbriankeith « 15 May 2007, 23:32
Replies: 3
by Doodleboink » 15 May 2007, 21:34

Okey dokey. I searched for the info and in the end satisfied myself I'd found a winner. But, it seems to be missing the mount that takes the slidy...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
15 May 2007, 23:32
Exhaust broken

Last post by Hacksawbob « 15 May 2007, 22:42
Replies: 5
by Hacksawbob » 14 May 2007, 19:47

On the syncro the right hand rear manifold has sheared off the pipe

its a 2.1L petrol

What is the part I would ask for?
Do GSF do them?
would it be...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
15 May 2007, 22:42
weber 34 Dat carb conversion

Last post by RUSTBUS T25 « 15 May 2007, 19:07

by RUSTBUS T25 » 15 May 2007, 19:07

Hi all,can any one help me?ive just aquired a weber 34 dat 2,it fits audi 80,audi coupe,vw passat,vw santana 1921.it needs a conversion plate to...

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Last post by RUSTBUS T25
15 May 2007, 19:07
Steering wheel soocket size?

Last post by pughey « 15 May 2007, 19:02
Replies: 3
by pughey » 15 May 2007, 12:25

Hello All.

Anyone know what size socket I need to buy on the way home from work to get my standard steering wheel off pleasethankyouverymuch.

Mark

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Last post by pughey
15 May 2007, 19:02
head removal

Last post by wasserleaker « 15 May 2007, 17:15
Replies: 3
by smorgen » 15 May 2007, 07:53

last year as the exhaust studs refused to come out after heat etc on my 2.1 petrol the next step was to remove the head so the mechanic did so and...

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Last post by wasserleaker
15 May 2007, 17:15
still no spark

Last post by beatnutt « 15 May 2007, 16:12
Replies: 7
by beatnutt » 14 May 2007, 20:02

iv put new dizzy cap rotor arm leads and now new coil and still no spark,HELP ANYBODY PLEASE

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Last post by beatnutt
15 May 2007, 16:12
2.1 dj suffering with damp.

Last post by jonnyk73 « 15 May 2007, 16:11
Replies: 6
by jonnyk73 » 14 May 2007, 09:28

Hi, having driven 150 miles home from vanwest through the worst rain in recent history, our 89 sa 2.1 bus started to run on 3, it seemed to dry out...

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Last post by jonnyk73
15 May 2007, 16:11
Stalling?

Last post by mankymusic « 15 May 2007, 09:43
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by BillyBus » 28 Apr 2007, 12:36
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In the last few days my van has started to stall at traffic lights etc. It runs fine and idles, but when I touch the accelerator to move off it often...
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Last post by mankymusic
15 May 2007, 09:43
diesel overheating when driving down motorway?

Last post by Other-Power « 14 May 2007, 22:41
Replies: 18
by dridgy » 13 May 2007, 09:22
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my van starts overheating when driving hard down motorway and starts to cool down again when i slow down, i have purchased a coolant pressure testing...
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Last post by Other-Power
14 May 2007, 22:41
2.1 Distributer

Last post by HarryMann « 14 May 2007, 21:51
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by Pickles » 09 May 2007, 20:31

I fitted a 1.9 distributer to my 2.1 due to electrical failure of the 2.1 unit
I thought they were the same.
I have since read Simons excellent...

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Last post by HarryMann
14 May 2007, 21:51
Recon Aircooled Engines

Last post by west E « 14 May 2007, 19:28
Replies: 4
by west E » 14 May 2007, 17:31

Lookin at getting a recon engine, i can only find 'cj' code engines at either jk or volkspares. The engine i have in is a 'cu' what's the difference,...

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Last post by west E
14 May 2007, 19:28
clutch hydrolics gone (again) :(

Last post by monsho « 14 May 2007, 15:31
Replies: 5
by clartsonly » 14 May 2007, 11:13

luckily only half a mile from the house yesterday the clutch failed, I have changed the slave cylinder last september but have noticed that clutch...

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Last post by monsho
14 May 2007, 15:31
Do I need a new engine ?

Last post by clartsonly « 14 May 2007, 11:17
Replies: 7
by Bigplatty » 12 May 2007, 15:38

After a 14 year break from VWs and Aircooled engines, I have bought a 1981 devon pop top with a 2ltr Aircooled engine. (Needs a little TLC but I...

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Last post by clartsonly
14 May 2007, 11:17
Adding Power Steering

Last post by timthetrader « 14 May 2007, 11:00
Replies: 2
by Beach Bum » 13 May 2007, 21:48

if I can source the doner bits (anyone know what this consists off) how easy is it to convert a standard van to power steering for a good mechanic....

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Last post by timthetrader
14 May 2007, 11:00
gearbox

Last post by camper « 13 May 2007, 19:27
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by colouredFunk » 13 May 2007, 18:05

Hey folks,

Does anyone know if this gearbox will work on my 2.1i 4 speed petrol engine - ?? (my bus is 1983 and did have a 1.9 DG engine in )...

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Last post by camper
13 May 2007, 19:27
no spark

Last post by kevtherev « 13 May 2007, 16:09
Replies: 1
by beatnutt » 13 May 2007, 14:53

hey guys anybody know if theres a way of checking if the coil is working iv put new leads dizzy cap n rotor arm but still no spark.

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Last post by kevtherev
13 May 2007, 16:09
upper shock bush

Last post by HarryMann « 12 May 2007, 23:42
Replies: 2
by dandaz » 12 May 2007, 10:48

Hi

Does anyone know where a can get a upper shock bush for a 1983 transporter ,looked on JK but could`nt find em...

Thanks

Mick

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Last post by HarryMann
12 May 2007, 23:42
oil foiling on number 1

Last post by T'Onion « 12 May 2007, 15:04
Replies: 14
by T'Onion » 07 May 2007, 16:04

ok my 2.1 has begun to smoke , and number 1 is the culprit , its nice and oily ,also ifi i have a poke in the spark plug hole the piston is covered...

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Last post by T'Onion
12 May 2007, 15:04
Can oil leaks really be fixed?

Last post by kathyshack « 12 May 2007, 11:24
Replies: 17
by kathyshack » 30 Apr 2007, 18:49
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Quick question... my brothers camper has a bad oil leak. we have known about it for a bit but he's just been topping it up. hasn't been using it too...
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Last post by kathyshack
12 May 2007, 11:24
Misfire - disributor question

Last post by dbroada « 12 May 2007, 11:05
Replies: 17
by dbroada » 01 May 2007, 12:20
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1,9l watercooled.....

I have had my van now for 3 years and has been running fine. At the end of last year it lost power going up a hill and never...
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Last post by dbroada
12 May 2007, 11:05
oil change and best oil

Last post by T3teedub « 12 May 2007, 09:13
Replies: 5
by stu56 » 11 May 2007, 17:25

I am look to do a oil change on my 1981 1600cc devon camper . what is the best oil to use :?: :?:

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Last post by T3teedub
12 May 2007, 09:13
URGENT Exhaust help (im still covered in soot and rust)

Last post by Rozzo « 11 May 2007, 21:34
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by hembo666 » 10 May 2007, 18:09
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Right, i am changing or at least trying to change the back silencer.

where im at is all the bolts are out and the 2 retaining straps are unbolted,...
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Last post by Rozzo
11 May 2007, 21:34
diesel plastic feed&return front to rear coolent pipes

Last post by camper « 11 May 2007, 16:43
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by camper » 11 May 2007, 14:44

Tel justkampers today inquiring about plastic feed coolent pipe part no JJ11044 OEM as listed in there mail order parts and accessories...

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Last post by camper
11 May 2007, 16:43
Repalcement for a SOLEX 34 PICT-5 Carburettor?

Last post by neilfreir@hotmail.com « 11 May 2007, 16:42
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by Bushidodragon_76 » 30 Sep 2006, 11:02

Hi all, was wondering is there a replacement carburettor for a SOLEX 34 PICT-5 is there another model I could use instand of?

Thx in advance, Peter

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Last post by neilfreir@hotmail.com
11 May 2007, 16:42
starter cranking voltage and other starter problems

Last post by ghost123uk « 11 May 2007, 09:29
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by robintb » 10 May 2007, 15:17

Hello,

Can anybody suggest what voltage I should be measureing accross the battery during cranking (81' 2.0 A/C)? It seems to drop to below 10V...

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11 May 2007, 09:29

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