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Clutch adjustment?

Last post by geordie skydiver « 10 May 2007, 21:14
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by geordie skydiver » 10 May 2007, 13:32

On my 1982 2.0L Aircooled westy, the clutch bite point is really high, the clutch is fine you can come on and off the throttle no problem and tow a...

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Last post by geordie skydiver
10 May 2007, 21:14
1.6 td engine

Last post by Other-Power « 10 May 2007, 19:47
Replies: 2
by dodgydal » 10 May 2007, 15:47

i am looking at a 1.6td t25 crewcab,can anybody tell me the mpg and is the engine big enough.Also if a bigger engine is better what engine would be...

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Last post by Other-Power
10 May 2007, 19:47
which throttle cable?

Last post by skell « 10 May 2007, 12:54
Replies: 1
by NEV » 09 May 2007, 18:26

got a crewie that used to be a turbo diesel
it now has a 1.9 dg engine in
i'm struggling to find a throttle cable long enough
any one help?

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Last post by skell
10 May 2007, 12:54
misfiring on number 2 piston

Last post by jed the spread « 09 May 2007, 22:18
Replies: 11
by billymaya » 09 May 2007, 13:33

put valerie in for a mot today sailed thru on everything but the 2nd piston so its failed on emmissions, anyone any ideas how much roughly that is to...

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Last post by jed the spread
09 May 2007, 22:18
Alternator replacement

Last post by andysimpson « 09 May 2007, 21:19
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by syncroandy » 09 May 2007, 21:13

I need to replace the 90A alternator on my JX powered Syncro, which I killed at Coney Farm by running it whilst it was full of mud.

The 65A version...

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Last post by andysimpson
09 May 2007, 21:19
Oil light

Last post by kevtherev « 09 May 2007, 16:34
Replies: 1
by Easy Tiger » 09 May 2007, 14:18

Hi all,

I was driving into work this morning and the dreaded red oil light came on.
Pulled over as soon as I could - had a cigarette to give the oil...

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Last post by kevtherev
09 May 2007, 16:34
timing a DG

Last post by dbroada « 09 May 2007, 15:07
Replies: 6
by dbroada » 09 May 2007, 12:43

I have read many of the threads and am now more confused than when I started so please bear with me. :(

Following my recent distributor thread...

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Last post by dbroada
09 May 2007, 15:07
Engine mounts

Last post by BaaaadSlider « 09 May 2007, 12:38
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by BaaaadSlider » 09 May 2007, 11:03

Please bare with me as i am female and blonde,lol.
At the weekend Putney kindly pointed out that one of our engine mountains is knackered but with...

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Last post by BaaaadSlider
09 May 2007, 12:38
Filler neck collar removal?

Last post by Brooky « 09 May 2007, 11:59
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by Brooky » 09 May 2007, 11:32

As is quite common on T25s, I've got rust around the fuel filler aperture on my bus. I'd like to sort it out but I need to remove the fuel filler...

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Last post by Brooky
09 May 2007, 11:59
t25 temp gauge problems

Last post by jonnyk73 « 09 May 2007, 11:09
Replies: 3
by Dave W » 07 May 2007, 15:27

Hi all, my temp gauge on t25 1.9 E reg autosleeper trident has decided to stop working all together the red flashing light still works though as it...

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Last post by jonnyk73
09 May 2007, 11:09
Coolant in a 1.6TD

Last post by shropshirevanman « 08 May 2007, 19:59
Replies: 3
by shropshirevanman » 07 May 2007, 20:43

Evening,

Hope you can help! at some point some will need to renew the collant in my 1.6td, no haynes manual covers the engine so until ive done it...

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Last post by shropshirevanman
08 May 2007, 19:59
dellorto instalation

Last post by jason k « 07 May 2007, 21:17
Replies: 6
by stom » 03 May 2007, 18:03

ive now fittted twin 36mm drla's (from an alfa romao) their mounted though they sit to high for the engine cover, do i need some slimmer airfilters?...

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Last post by jason k
07 May 2007, 21:17
2.0 A/C Carb Bolts

Last post by The_blue « 07 May 2007, 20:36
Replies: 2
by javawolf » 07 May 2007, 16:04

The nuts that hold the carbs to the inlet manifold keep comming loose on my van. Takes about 1000 odd miles to do so. Once this happens the van...

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Last post by The_blue
07 May 2007, 20:36
Clunking noise when starting

Last post by ringo « 07 May 2007, 19:59
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by ringo » 07 May 2007, 19:18

Just got back from the Stanford Weekend. Top.

Anyway, started the van up (or should i say Villa 3 ) and heard a horrible clunking noise when...

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Last post by ringo
07 May 2007, 19:59
1900 dg not starting!

Last post by kevtherev « 07 May 2007, 16:41
Replies: 2
by boatlesspaul » 07 May 2007, 12:21

betsy failed me a couple of days ago. cut out intermittent once when driving then failed at next traffic lights. started up again there once briefly...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 May 2007, 16:41
Heater water valve leak / replacement

Last post by andysimpson « 07 May 2007, 13:55
Replies: 2
by edmfinch » 07 May 2007, 08:41

T25 Early'85 1900 watercooled manual Devon type camper conversion.

Following the info in the Wiki regarding front end leaks, I have traced the cause...

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Last post by andysimpson
07 May 2007, 13:55
heater controls Aircooled

Last post by MINI_BUS « 07 May 2007, 13:50
Replies: 2
by MINI_BUS » 29 Apr 2007, 11:30

just removed heater controls tidying up the birds nest of wires under dash
van only has 2 controls at minute but theres a third on top what does...

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Last post by MINI_BUS
07 May 2007, 13:50
What is a syncromesch? and if damaged how costly to repair?

Last post by MattyGreg05 « 07 May 2007, 10:45
Replies: 7
by MattyGreg05 » 06 May 2007, 17:49

Hi everyone,
Can anyone please tell me what a syncromesch is?
If this was damaged what sort of problems/symtoms would there be.
Also how much roughly...

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Last post by MattyGreg05
07 May 2007, 10:45
engine code

Last post by T'Onion « 07 May 2007, 08:34
Replies: 1
by beatnutt » 07 May 2007, 08:27

any body know where i can find my engine code ?

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Last post by T'Onion
07 May 2007, 08:34
JR hydraulic tappets bleed question

Last post by camper « 07 May 2007, 05:54
Replies: 7
by camper » 03 May 2007, 12:31

Have a m2 golf 1.6td JR engine in the van.I have a noisy tappet it takes a while before it stops tapping ie engine needs a run to get hot before it...

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Last post by camper
07 May 2007, 05:54
Still leaking oil!!

Last post by The_blue « 07 May 2007, 05:21
Replies: 33
by The_blue » 29 Apr 2007, 22:51
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Ok, i replaced the crank oil seal, the flywheel 'o' ring and the little needle bearing and it's still leaking.

The engine has no play when you...
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Last post by The_blue
07 May 2007, 05:21
Replacing coolant hoses

Last post by Hacksawbob « 06 May 2007, 21:44
Replies: 3
by mark206000 » 04 May 2007, 07:11

Hi,

I've had a few coolant hoses burst and split on me recently and am having trouble getting replacements from vw. Latest one to go is short with a...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
06 May 2007, 21:44
oil consumption for 2.1 engines with over 150k miles?

Last post by oorwullie « 06 May 2007, 21:32
Replies: 2
by oorwullie » 05 May 2007, 22:46

just wondering what your experiences are. :wink:

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Last post by oorwullie
06 May 2007, 21:32
What is a syncromesch and easy is it to repair?

Last post by Rozzo « 06 May 2007, 18:34
Replies: 1
by MattyGreg05 » 06 May 2007, 18:09

Hi everyone,
Can anyone please tell me what a syncromesch is?
If this was damaged what sort of problems/symtoms would there be.
Also how much...

1 Replies

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Last post by Rozzo
06 May 2007, 18:34
Repair or recon engine?

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 06 May 2007, 06:05
Replies: 5
by dan1980 » 05 May 2007, 00:07

I think my bus is cursed

it's a 1.6td which I bought a three weeks ago, first I had major grief trying to get it insured with my insurance company...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
06 May 2007, 06:05
Coolant Expansion Tanks

Last post by hembo666 « 05 May 2007, 09:41
Replies: 5
by Mog » 04 May 2007, 22:21

Dose anyone know if there is any difference in quality between vw & pattern tanks from JK etc. The tank I got from them has split after six months....

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Last post by hembo666
05 May 2007, 09:41
2.1 Occasional Smoky Start-up . . . Any Ideas?

Last post by wasserleaker « 04 May 2007, 20:24
Replies: 18
by wasserleaker » 30 Mar 2007, 18:23
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howdoo all,
my 2.1 DJ'd caravelle carat has got an intermittent smoking problem when starting up!
roughly once in about half a dozen startups from...
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Last post by wasserleaker
04 May 2007, 20:24
Engine oil drain plug

Last post by wasserleaker « 04 May 2007, 20:17
Replies: 17
by lidders » 30 Apr 2007, 19:14
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This one is interesting.

I have recently had the engine out so in turn have changed a few things.

My problem is that the oil drain plug is actually...
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Last post by wasserleaker
04 May 2007, 20:17
Clutch Condition

Last post by Rozzo « 04 May 2007, 20:07
Replies: 3
by mike the van » 04 May 2007, 19:51

Chosen the bank holiday as the day to put back engine, checking the clutch plate showed a couple of cracks in the friction material between the...

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Last post by Rozzo
04 May 2007, 20:07
Gearbox codes

Last post by R0B « 04 May 2007, 15:50
Replies: 3
by Bluebusbuilder » 04 May 2007, 09:16

Hi all.
Does anyone know where the Gearbox codes are located on 5 speed boxes. :?
Many thanks Mark.

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Last post by R0B
04 May 2007, 15:50
leaky pressure pipes- got some non leaky pipes coming!

Last post by Kool-Kamper « 04 May 2007, 14:12
Replies: 8
by Kool-Kamper » 25 Apr 2007, 15:50

I have got leaky pressure pipes!!
actually split on bend
where can I get these from cheaper than VW?
thanks

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Last post by Kool-Kamper
04 May 2007, 14:12
replacement oil breather tube

Last post by T'Onion « 04 May 2007, 06:48
Replies: 11
by T'Onion » 03 May 2007, 09:06

ok , i need a new one , any ideas wot to use ?

its the one that goes from the tower to the carb

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Last post by T'Onion
04 May 2007, 06:48
engine codes/year of maunfacture

Last post by lambrettalee « 03 May 2007, 19:09

by lambrettalee » 03 May 2007, 19:09

does anyone know of a website or have information to hand that gives you the year of manufacture for a vw engine, i have bought an aaz diesel and...

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Last post by lambrettalee
03 May 2007, 19:09
Choke coming off too early

Last post by toomanytoys « 03 May 2007, 12:23
Replies: 6
by Sven » 02 May 2007, 16:55

1.9 dg on lpg. When the van initially starts it runs fine on the auto choke for a few minutes but seems to be coming off the choke before its warmed...

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Last post by toomanytoys
03 May 2007, 12:23
Replace ignition barrel

Last post by ndcxs16 « 03 May 2007, 08:48
Replies: 5
by ndcxs16 » 02 May 2007, 21:04

Hi to you all

My first post. Finally came back to the VW scene after 10 years absence.

I have purchased a 1.9 caravelle 1986. I am trying to get...

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Last post by ndcxs16
03 May 2007, 08:48
hel with expansion bottle cap?

Last post by dridgy « 02 May 2007, 19:00

by dridgy » 02 May 2007, 19:00

i have a 1.6 d 1981 model
my expansion tank has the old type rad cap, the metal one.
now when the cap is on i disconnected the pipe to the top up...

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Last post by dridgy
02 May 2007, 19:00
Fuel tank swapout :(

Last post by skell « 02 May 2007, 18:08
Replies: 12
by dublicious » 30 Apr 2007, 20:21

Lo Guys,

Need to replace my fuel tank for a 1989 2.1i westy. Is this the right tank

Not sure if GSF do them as website doesn't indicate?

Also...

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Last post by skell
02 May 2007, 18:08
anti freeze

Last post by Kool-Kamper « 02 May 2007, 18:07
Replies: 9
by Kool-Kamper » 02 May 2007, 09:04

I've read the wiki it says antifreeze should be pink.
I need new stuff in mine
found this on jk website BLUE ANTI FREEZE STUFF
is it ok to use?

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Last post by Kool-Kamper
02 May 2007, 18:07
Vaccum pipes, which goes where?

Last post by cumbriankeith « 02 May 2007, 16:39
Replies: 5
by The_blue » 01 May 2007, 13:51

I know one goes on the left carb, one on the tickover mix to right carb and one from the hot/cold air mixer (plus 2 holes on the air filter cover)...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
02 May 2007, 16:39
Oil

Last post by T3teedub « 02 May 2007, 08:55
Replies: 1
by BaaaadSlider » 02 May 2007, 08:27

Hi, we have been using a 15-50 oil and im about to do an oil change and been offered some 15-40 is there much difference and will ok be ok to put in...

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Last post by T3teedub
02 May 2007, 08:55
Dodgy rad fan and coolant change advice wanted..

Last post by dave friday « 01 May 2007, 22:48
Replies: 10
by spacemonkey » 29 Apr 2007, 21:34

Firstly, is there a cheaper alternative that I can use for coolant instead of the VW stuff that won't harm the system?

Secondly, I don't think the...

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Last post by dave friday
01 May 2007, 22:48
can anyone help me pressure test my coolant system?

Last post by dridgy « 01 May 2007, 21:20

by dridgy » 01 May 2007, 21:20

ive got a 1.6d t25 with a 1.9 n/a diesel polo engine that i fitted along with a brand new radiator.
got my van insured and taxed took it out for a...

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Last post by dridgy
01 May 2007, 21:20
1900 DG w/c start fault...

Last post by Dan Wood « 01 May 2007, 21:00
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by fairwynds » 01 May 2007, 11:37

1900 watercooled DG engine was fully rebuilt 8oo miles ago. Carb was reconditioned too.
Since then she has started and run fine.

Now have two...

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Last post by Dan Wood
01 May 2007, 21:00
2.1 Temp Problems

Last post by wasserleaker « 01 May 2007, 06:12
Replies: 2
by PRHPaul » 30 Apr 2007, 22:40

Fitted a new pressure tank yesterday as the old one had cracked with age and as I was short of time, took the van to my local 'VW friendly' garage...

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Last post by wasserleaker
01 May 2007, 06:12
replacement 2.1DJ - won't start, no spark

Last post by trundletruc « 30 Apr 2007, 21:28
Replies: 31
by MikeB » 13 Jun 2006, 20:02
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I've finally got my new VEGE engine installed and find that I can't get it to start.

Pic to prove I've not just chucked it in but done a 'proper...
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Last post by trundletruc
30 Apr 2007, 21:28
Fuel hose sizes & sourcing

Last post by T3teedub « 30 Apr 2007, 20:43
Replies: 3
by irishkeet » 30 Apr 2007, 13:41

Hi

Anyone know what diameter fuel hose i should be using in the engine (2l Aircooled)

I also need to change the hose connecting the end of the...

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Last post by T3teedub
30 Apr 2007, 20:43
Brakes pulsing, likely cause?

Last post by wasserleaker « 30 Apr 2007, 20:29
Replies: 4
by wasserleaker » 29 Apr 2007, 21:25

Hi all,
recently i've noticed a slight pulsing feel to the brakes, not at the pedal, but the last few feet before stopping feel like your'e varying...

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Last post by wasserleaker
30 Apr 2007, 20:29
Steering Column spacer

Last post by kefty « 30 Apr 2007, 18:20
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by kefty » 30 Apr 2007, 15:46

I am trying to remove the spacer so that I can fit a Polo Mk3 wheel. Has anyone any expeience taking this spacer out as it seems to be stuck tight. I...

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Last post by kefty
30 Apr 2007, 18:20
Vehicle engine and gearbox identification - HELP!

Last post by camper « 30 Apr 2007, 17:49
Replies: 4
by reynoldgreenleaf » 30 Apr 2007, 09:52

Hi to everyone

I am very confused now. I checked my engine in my 1989 van and have an engine number of 033 103 021 stamped on the block, with LPH D...

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Last post by camper
30 Apr 2007, 17:49
Wheel bearing and front discs

Last post by Louey « 30 Apr 2007, 13:20

by Louey » 30 Apr 2007, 13:20

I noticed a possible problem to check if you've got problems with either speedos, front wheel bearings, discs or vehicle pulling to the left.

I had...

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30 Apr 2007, 13:20

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