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Tank breather system hoses

Last post by T3teedub « 30 Apr 2007, 12:22
Replies: 2
by T3teedub » 29 Apr 2007, 10:25

I have tried two local auto factors for the 5.7mm fuel hose (recommended in Wiki) but both say it's a non-standard size.
Is VAG the only place I am...

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Last post by T3teedub
30 Apr 2007, 12:22
1.9 dg Watercooled leaking

Last post by sevy « 30 Apr 2007, 12:20
Replies: 10
by sevy » 29 Apr 2007, 09:54

any ideas seems to tracking down uner heat shields im worried its the head gaskets , I can get a spanner on the heat shield nuts on the exhaust...

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Last post by sevy
30 Apr 2007, 12:20
Temterature

Last post by tonytech « 30 Apr 2007, 09:32
Replies: 10
by lilly » 19 Apr 2007, 08:42

Dear Experts,

I am a little worried about the temerature on me van...the picture below shows the temperature after a 40min drive. Is this pretty...

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Last post by tonytech
30 Apr 2007, 09:32
Heat Exchanger 2.0 CU Engine

Last post by GavinSmith « 30 Apr 2007, 07:53
Replies: 4
by GavinSmith » 29 Apr 2007, 15:12

Are there more than one type?

I am thinking of buying an engine that had these fitted...

but mine are the ones that fit flush.

Gavin

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Last post by GavinSmith
30 Apr 2007, 07:53
starting problem

Last post by Fritz « 29 Apr 2007, 22:51
Replies: 10
by hammy44 » 26 Apr 2007, 21:47

i have an intermittent starting problem. some times when you turn the ignition key there is nothing, not even a click. turn it back and try again and...

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Last post by Fritz
29 Apr 2007, 22:51
replacing ball joints

Last post by wookey « 29 Apr 2007, 17:59
Replies: 3
by wookey » 29 Apr 2007, 14:47

After picking up a knocking noise the other day, I too a look, offside lower ball joints busted open, left me enough grease to get home :)

So I've...

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Last post by wookey
29 Apr 2007, 17:59
bushes

Last post by wookey « 29 Apr 2007, 15:47
Replies: 3
by tonysbus » 28 Apr 2007, 15:43

Can you still get the 4 bushes that hold the steering box on as my van has just failed the MOT on these. :?

Thanks Tony

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Last post by wookey
29 Apr 2007, 15:47
2.1 DJ thermostat housing temp sensors.

Last post by MikeB « 28 Apr 2007, 21:06
Replies: 6
by MikeB » 23 Apr 2007, 13:28

I'll try and make a long story short.

There are two temp sensors in the thermostat housing of my DJ.
Engine would not restart after a short idle and...

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Last post by MikeB
28 Apr 2007, 21:06
MIG beginner - zorst?

Last post by skell « 28 Apr 2007, 20:27
Replies: 11
by skell » 23 Apr 2007, 19:48

The 'custom' exhaust made to fit my AAZ(or similar, still not sure what the lump is) just bust, so as I was getting around to buying a mig welder...

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Last post by skell
28 Apr 2007, 20:27
temperature on the up 1.6td

Last post by lambrettalee « 28 Apr 2007, 16:28
Replies: 17
by lambrettalee » 26 Apr 2007, 14:34
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any help here would be appreciated before i start chucking money at what its possibly not!!!!, my 1.6td has suddenly had a rise in temperature shown...
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Last post by lambrettalee
28 Apr 2007, 16:28
Pierburg 2E3 service kit

Last post by T3teedub « 28 Apr 2007, 06:25
Replies: 4
by RUSTBUS T25 » 26 Apr 2007, 20:26

hi can anyone tell me where i could get a service kit for a Pierburg 2E3 carb.

cheers wayne :?

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Last post by T3teedub
28 Apr 2007, 06:25
Starter Motor

Last post by vanjam « 28 Apr 2007, 00:13
Replies: 3
by SteveW » 27 Apr 2007, 08:52

Any one know what the difference is between a sarter motor for Aircooled and watercooled ? What I want to know is would a Aircooled one fit on a...

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Last post by vanjam
28 Apr 2007, 00:13
alternator upgrade

Last post by Flying Frog « 27 Apr 2007, 23:03

by Flying Frog » 27 Apr 2007, 23:03

right, now I have the upgarded alternator but this one as got 2 bolt/connection (one red and 1 blue)at the rear. My alternator has got the plug with...

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Last post by Flying Frog
27 Apr 2007, 23:03
t25 hot heater

Last post by wasserleaker « 27 Apr 2007, 22:48
Replies: 4
by suedi_55 » 27 Apr 2007, 19:40

hi
have a 1990 holdsworth villa conversion.1.9 petrol. have just noticed now that the weather has heated up that although the heater is set to cold...

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Last post by wasserleaker
27 Apr 2007, 22:48
Oily ball joint. MOT Fail??

Last post by funbus1 « 27 Apr 2007, 18:20
Replies: 2
by funbus1 » 27 Apr 2007, 17:50

Hi all on this lovely sunny evening.
Its MOT time , and after a check around, i noticed the ball joint at the bottom of the steering knuckle is...

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Last post by funbus1
27 Apr 2007, 18:20
Cruise control

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 27 Apr 2007, 16:18
Replies: 10
by tonytech » 26 Apr 2007, 13:03

I'm trying to understand the cruise control on my Caravelle GL.
It is a bit lazy, ( usualy requiring a little foot pressure on the accelerator to...

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Last post by Bilbo Blue
27 Apr 2007, 16:18
exhaust - weld or replace

Last post by plymat « 27 Apr 2007, 15:37
Replies: 8
by hembo666 » 26 Apr 2007, 14:37

The exhaust lookis in pretty good nick but it is blowing because the back silencer has parted company with the pipe, nice and cleanly around the...

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Last post by plymat
27 Apr 2007, 15:37
Engine Size in cc

Last post by Dubstar « 27 Apr 2007, 15:21
Replies: 3
by Dubstar » 27 Apr 2007, 14:29

Can anybody tell me the exact size of the 1.9 petrol engine please. I've tried the Wiki, but couldn't find it. Unless I'm being dense. Which is...

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Last post by Dubstar
27 Apr 2007, 15:21
Carb specialis in Manchester area?

Last post by thegamwellsmythes « 27 Apr 2007, 07:27
Replies: 3
by toast » 26 Apr 2007, 15:38

Hi all - got a cracked carb and pretty desperate to get this replaced by bank holiday - anyone know a specialist in manchester area that would be...

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Last post by thegamwellsmythes
27 Apr 2007, 07:27
Jetting suggestions for DG carb setup on 2.1DJ

Last post by autocamp « 27 Apr 2007, 00:20
Replies: 9
by autocamp » 17 Apr 2007, 21:53

I'm going to fit 2.1 DJ engine in place of the awful DF currently fitted and use a pierburd DG setup, any suggestions on jetting changes?

Many...

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Last post by autocamp
27 Apr 2007, 00:20
Perished alternator cable.

Last post by deegee19 « 26 Apr 2007, 22:52
Replies: 3
by deegee19 » 25 Apr 2007, 13:43

My '85 DG petrol recently let me down on the way to work at night........lights all started dimming eventually giving up.got a tow home turns out the...

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Last post by deegee19
26 Apr 2007, 22:52
BLEEDING BRAKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Apr 2007, 12:03
Replies: 2
by shepster » 26 Apr 2007, 07:54

I am in the process of renewing the rear brakes on my van, i have done one side and thought i would bleed them as i went around.

I got my lad to...

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Apr 2007, 12:03
Where can I get VW Quantum 15W40

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Apr 2007, 10:39
Replies: 10
by irishkeet » 26 Apr 2007, 08:07

Hi

Doing a service on the weekend and I was wondering where I can get VW Quantum 15W40 (Im in london)

thanks
Keet

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Apr 2007, 10:39
upgrading my alternator

Last post by Mocki « 26 Apr 2007, 06:05
Replies: 1
by Flying Frog » 25 Apr 2007, 22:56

I have just baught a mk1 golf 90A alternator to put on my t25 watrcooled. Just wonder if I can jut replace my 65A one buy this one or do I have to...

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Last post by Mocki
26 Apr 2007, 06:05
1.6 td jx thermostat

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 25 Apr 2007, 13:46
Replies: 2
by lambrettalee » 24 Apr 2007, 21:55

where is the thermostat on my 1.6 diesel??? what manual covers this diesel engine... thanks in advance...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
25 Apr 2007, 13:46
CU engine cooling flaps

Last post by The_blue « 25 Apr 2007, 13:19
Replies: 2
by The_blue » 24 Apr 2007, 17:55

The last owner removed the cooling flaps and gubbings.

i can see the 2 holes where the flap bar should be but not guts.

How safe am i running...

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Last post by The_blue
25 Apr 2007, 13:19
oil leak and mot...

Last post by kathyshack « 25 Apr 2007, 08:33
Replies: 2
by kathyshack » 24 Apr 2007, 12:28

can your van fail its mot with a bad oil leak?
my brothers van is due its mot end of this month and he needs to get it through to tax it. just...

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Last post by kathyshack
25 Apr 2007, 08:33
oil and tyre pressures

Last post by T3teedub « 25 Apr 2007, 07:14
Replies: 3
by tonytone » 24 Apr 2007, 21:31

ok, what pressures do you recomend for standard wheels n tyres ?.

And, I have a recon Vege 1.6td engine, what oil should I be using in it ???

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Last post by T3teedub
25 Apr 2007, 07:14
Speedo Cable

Last post by Dubstar « 24 Apr 2007, 22:28
Replies: 3
by Dubstar » 20 Apr 2007, 20:30

Has any one put a RHD speedo cable on their LHD? Just wondering if it's way too long etc. I ask because I think mine is bust and VW, JK and Euro Car...

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Last post by Dubstar
24 Apr 2007, 22:28
Temp. gauge 'O' ring size?

Last post by mininut « 24 Apr 2007, 21:51
Replies: 2
by mininut » 24 Apr 2007, 15:56

Does anyone know what size the 'O' ring is on a temp gauge sender for a 1.9DG???????
Got coolant dripping from the thermo housing and it looks like...

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Last post by mininut
24 Apr 2007, 21:51
1.6 TD oil pipes

Last post by tonytone « 24 Apr 2007, 21:25
Replies: 9
by tonytone » 22 Apr 2007, 19:19

It must be catching. my pipe from the block to the turbo fractured today empting lots of oil up the back of the camper and getting me oil light to...

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Last post by tonytone
24 Apr 2007, 21:25
dg motor getting hot

Last post by futurecut « 24 Apr 2007, 15:12
Replies: 10
by dink » 19 Apr 2007, 21:58

i'm not sure that the fan on the radiator is working
my temp guage gets hot when i'm stuck in traffic, i can't hear the fan cutting in, should i be...

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Last post by futurecut
24 Apr 2007, 15:12
Anybody ever fitted CU Heat exchangers....??

Last post by Willoughby « 24 Apr 2007, 13:42
Replies: 6
by toolsntat » 16 Apr 2007, 15:47

The units `I`m just about to fit have what look like offset bolt holes to the manifold but a quick glance underneath seems to show the existing ones...

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Last post by Willoughby
24 Apr 2007, 13:42
Burnt valve.

Last post by geordie skydiver « 24 Apr 2007, 10:29
Replies: 3
by geordie skydiver » 21 Apr 2007, 16:48

I suspect the ratvan that I just bought has got a burnt valve, I'm going to compression test it this week to see which side its on and then remove...

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Last post by geordie skydiver
24 Apr 2007, 10:29
Fuel pump issue

Last post by sevy « 24 Apr 2007, 08:34
Replies: 6
by carl666 » 16 Apr 2007, 10:18

I have a 83 watercooled T25 and when I put her away last year she was running fine....
I've come to start her and get her ready for this years mot...

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Last post by sevy
24 Apr 2007, 08:34
do i have a brake servo?

Last post by edmundator « 23 Apr 2007, 17:27
Replies: 4
by edmundator » 22 Apr 2007, 21:39

I hope this is a question that's easily answered.

I have a 1982/Y 2.0 air-cooled Devon and I'd like to know whether or not this will have a brake...

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Last post by edmundator
23 Apr 2007, 17:27
Anti roll bar drop link

Last post by SteveW « 23 Apr 2007, 16:05
Replies: 7
by maximus » 20 Apr 2007, 16:09

Just looked on mine because of clanking noise and the drop link ( sort of bent arm going into bottom of steering) has snapped at the bottom.

Can you...

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Last post by SteveW
23 Apr 2007, 16:05
buying fuel pump

Last post by mark206000 « 23 Apr 2007, 11:43
Replies: 3
by mark206000 » 20 Apr 2007, 11:38

I think I need a new fuel pump. Do they come with the 2 gaskets ? Don't see any listed on jk or gsf ?

Anyone know ?

Thanks !

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Last post by mark206000
23 Apr 2007, 11:43
Geometry settings for non-synchro '87 1.9 caravelle.

Last post by Brooky « 23 Apr 2007, 11:09
Replies: 2
by Brooky » 23 Apr 2007, 08:47

Anybody got details of steering geometry settings on non 4WD T25?
Can only find synchro details on technical data, as added by Harry Mann.
I'm...

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Last post by Brooky
23 Apr 2007, 11:09
Dizzy question including timming help needed!

Last post by HarryMann « 23 Apr 2007, 08:51
Replies: 12
by The_blue » 20 Apr 2007, 18:15

I got a 2nd hand electronic dizzy for my CU engine. It came with all the wiring and 2 rotor arms...

one has a wide tip (about 10mm?) and the other...

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Last post by HarryMann
23 Apr 2007, 08:51
Loosing power and stalling

Last post by vanjam « 23 Apr 2007, 00:18
Replies: 18
by mark206000 » 15 Apr 2007, 08:30
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Having just had a nightmare getting van through mot it repays me by running like a big bag of poop :evil:

Had it out for it's first trip in the sun...
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Last post by vanjam
23 Apr 2007, 00:18
1.6 td turbo oil feed pipes (jx)

Last post by HarryMann « 22 Apr 2007, 22:45
Replies: 7
by lambrettalee » 20 Apr 2007, 20:55

had the van motd today and was pointed to an oil leak from one of the pipes around the turbo,i am going to replace both as they are quite corroded ,...

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Last post by HarryMann
22 Apr 2007, 22:45
Can gear box seals be done in situ?

Last post by The_blue « 22 Apr 2007, 20:52
Replies: 27
by The_blue » 16 Apr 2007, 17:36
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My 4 speed box is dumping it's oil between the box and the near side CV joint.

I've got the joint off and cleaned out the grease. I've took the...
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Last post by The_blue
22 Apr 2007, 20:52
Which Alternator HEEEEELLLLLLLPPPPP!!!!

Last post by komet « 22 Apr 2007, 20:48
Replies: 4
by komet » 21 Apr 2007, 12:13

My alternator is knackered, I ordered one from euro car parts which arrived and was the wrong one, even tho i gave them the part no :roll: ,

Now...

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Last post by komet
22 Apr 2007, 20:48
petrol to diesel t25

Last post by R0B « 22 Apr 2007, 19:37
Replies: 3
by speedy » 21 Apr 2007, 17:28

i am about to put a1.9tdi in where i have taken out a petrol, and have looked through the forum, but cannot find out information on how to mount the...

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Last post by R0B
22 Apr 2007, 19:37
Oil leak from main input shaft on gearbox :-(

Last post by lhd « 22 Apr 2007, 19:08
Replies: 2
by zinfandel » 22 Apr 2007, 14:51

I have a bad oil leak from the input shaft on my gearbox, I had thought it was the engine and spent last weekend swapping the engines over with a...

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Last post by lhd
22 Apr 2007, 19:08
Hello BTW: Gearbox ?

Last post by robeam « 22 Apr 2007, 11:57
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by robeam » 17 Apr 2007, 16:46

Looking at a 1988 2.1 WC Multivan Westi and having taken it for a spin noticed that the gears are reversed as below:

2 4 R
1 3 5

Can anyone tell me...

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Last post by robeam
22 Apr 2007, 11:57
De-Cat?

Last post by SYNCRO « 22 Apr 2007, 00:52
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by kyleewyleecoyote » 19 Apr 2007, 09:47

I've got a 1990 DG Uk spec panel which has a cat fitted, don't know why, perhaps a garage has done a wrong un in the past?
It doesn't need replacing,...

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Last post by SYNCRO
22 Apr 2007, 00:52
noisy tappet

Last post by Dan Wood « 20 Apr 2007, 18:19
Replies: 20
by sarge » 09 Apr 2007, 08:08
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Please can anyone tell me why I have an occaisional noisy tappet? mostly the engine runs as sweet as,but sometimes from cold it taps away for about 5...
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Last post by Dan Wood
20 Apr 2007, 18:19
Anyone else with factory heavy duty suspension?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 19 Apr 2007, 20:57
Replies: 3
by toomanytoys » 19 Apr 2007, 09:32

My 1983 2wd caravelle is belived to have the heavy duty suspension pack, which gives a higher payload.
Does anyone else have this option?
I am after...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
19 Apr 2007, 20:57

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