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Squeaking driving us nuts

Last post by trundletruc « 28 Jul 2007, 10:51
Replies: 13
by brianjbox » 13 Feb 2007, 17:10

Hi all

Had the bus a couple of years now and in that time the bus always squeaked a little over bumpy uneven surfaces, I assumed if it was serious...

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Last post by trundletruc
28 Jul 2007, 10:51
Air cooled v water cooled

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 28 Jul 2007, 07:05
Replies: 13
by jojorose » 25 Jul 2007, 17:55

Make it simple please, looking for another van and would like to know pros and cons for air v water cooling system.

Thanks

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
28 Jul 2007, 07:05
Petrol Consumption

Last post by jojorose « 27 Jul 2007, 07:19
Replies: 5
by jojorose » 17 Jul 2007, 17:57

My van 1983 petrol air cooled two litre has just gone to devon and back at approx 15 miles to the gallon! It did not go over 60 at any time and i was...

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Last post by jojorose
27 Jul 2007, 07:19
Looking to get serviced!! oohh errrr!

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 27 Jul 2007, 07:10
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by scottydawg » 26 Jul 2007, 16:51

My petrol, watercooled T25 needs a service. Am in Nottingham can anyone suggest somewhere local (ish) that is trustworthy?? Cheers

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
27 Jul 2007, 07:10
Gear shift remove and replace **URGENT**

Last post by uncle festa « 27 Jul 2007, 06:54
Replies: 2
by bradcab » 26 Jul 2007, 18:57

RHD 1.6 D

I've seen the wiki page on this! Do you realy have to drop the whole thing out the bottom or will just leaver come out the top after un...

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Last post by uncle festa
27 Jul 2007, 06:54
Running problems / Breakdown and Backfiring

Last post by richnewton « 26 Jul 2007, 18:37
Replies: 4
by Jack-the-Bug » 25 Jul 2007, 08:18

Hi there

Travelling along the M25 quite happily went over a slight bump in the road and lost all power and ground to a halt with a few back fires....

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Last post by richnewton
26 Jul 2007, 18:37
cold start issues diesel

Last post by R0B « 25 Jul 2007, 20:23
Replies: 1
by lambrettalee » 25 Jul 2007, 19:04

any ideas appreciated.... 1.9 td , when starting from cold(with cold start handle out) the van is more smokey than usual and more than a little...

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Last post by R0B
25 Jul 2007, 20:23
HELP!!!! Jumpy/spluttery probs: worst on LPG, also on petrol

Last post by wasserleaker « 25 Jul 2007, 16:50
Replies: 19
by stevewright76 » 23 Jul 2007, 22:21
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EXACTLY what I could do without - wedding on Saturday, off on Monday in the Van to France for 3 weeks on our holi-moon.

And th van's playing up :-(...
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Last post by wasserleaker
25 Jul 2007, 16:50
2l cu exhaust question?

Last post by Doodleboink « 25 Jul 2007, 16:20
Replies: 3
by nrdr92 » 24 Jul 2007, 18:32

hi all,just in the process of fitting a 2l cu in place of a 16 ct,just wondering if anybody had done away with the heat exchangers,pods etc,fitted...

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Last post by Doodleboink
25 Jul 2007, 16:20
NEW 1.6 TD - Cooling System Bleeding - HELP!

Last post by HarryMann « 24 Jul 2007, 22:37
Replies: 1
by chappy » 24 Jul 2007, 22:28

I've now got connie the camper fitted out with a spanking new JX 1.6TD and she's running like a dream

Just wanted to check a couple of things on...

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Last post by HarryMann
24 Jul 2007, 22:37
Engine Woes! Help Needed!

Last post by jed the spread « 24 Jul 2007, 21:51
Replies: 12
by stickman » 09 Jul 2007, 16:55

Well I thought I would take the van for a spin at lunchtime. I store it at work, and the sun was shining :)

On the way back i had back wind and was...

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Last post by jed the spread
24 Jul 2007, 21:51
Weber 32/36 Carburettor Kit

Last post by jason k « 24 Jul 2007, 19:54
Replies: 11
by VirginCamper » 20 Jul 2007, 20:38

Will a Weber 32/36 Carburettor Kit fit a 2.0l a/c engine?

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Last post by jason k
24 Jul 2007, 19:54
heater controls don't work

Last post by SplendiferousII « 24 Jul 2007, 12:53
Replies: 3
by Sir Chad » 23 Jul 2007, 12:19

Hello, I've got an 84 water cooled BUS,
the heater controls don't appear to do anything, I've got 2 questions:
1. what are the levers supposed to,do...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
24 Jul 2007, 12:53
Engine is cutting out since oil change

Last post by HarryMann « 24 Jul 2007, 12:13
Replies: 20
by Nicola&Tony » 21 Jul 2007, 18:04
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I'm a total novice when it comes to engines but I'm determined that this is going to change! :oops: :lol: Currently investigating Haynes, Wiki and...
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Last post by HarryMann
24 Jul 2007, 12:13
My blower doesnt blow!

Last post by Spiral « 24 Jul 2007, 08:04
Replies: 4
by purplechugster » 07 Jul 2007, 11:01

My blower has stopped blowing :roll:

Not that I need it much at this time of year (just open the windows...) but its nice to be able to de-mist the...

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Last post by Spiral
24 Jul 2007, 08:04
1.6td injectors

Last post by Simon Baxter « 23 Jul 2007, 21:58
Replies: 4
by lambrettalee » 23 Jul 2007, 16:48

i am after a set of refurbed (new) 155 break injectors for my aaz ,i and am having little luck locally finding them , any ideas as to where i may get...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
23 Jul 2007, 21:58
Gearbox noise

Last post by wasserleaker « 23 Jul 2007, 20:47
Replies: 4
by Edwards » 21 Jul 2007, 14:13

Hi, I have recently bought a T25, 1982 Devon Camper and so far very pleased with it. I do however have some concerns regarding a noisy 3rd and 4th...

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Last post by wasserleaker
23 Jul 2007, 20:47
Gearbox 80-82

Last post by Hacksawbob « 22 Jul 2007, 23:16
Replies: 3
by Edwards » 22 Jul 2007, 21:13

Hi, Can anyone tell me whether a 1980 T25 gearbox will fit in a 1982 model (2.0) . Was, are there any particular mechanical changes or things to...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
22 Jul 2007, 23:16
gearbox/driveshaft advice please

Last post by optimusprimer « 22 Jul 2007, 20:59
Replies: 2
by optimusprimer » 22 Jul 2007, 20:45

running home today and i started to get a knocking noise from underneath, obviously panic ensued! it was making a noise when the clutch was let out...

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Last post by optimusprimer
22 Jul 2007, 20:59
Getting rid of old engine oil (useful website)

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 22 Jul 2007, 17:37
Replies: 8
by Nicola&Tony » 18 Jul 2007, 08:21

Found this website about where to get rid of old engine oil after doing an oil change. If it's worth adding it to the relevant section of Wiki would...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
22 Jul 2007, 17:37
Engine packed up Help Please

Last post by FlowerPower « 22 Jul 2007, 14:49
Replies: 25
by dalmationman » 14 Jul 2007, 19:38
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Engine was running fine.
1.9petrol.
Suddenly, doing 60mph and backfired. BANG
Now loses power at all engine revs, backfires,chuffs, then stops....
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Last post by FlowerPower
22 Jul 2007, 14:49
manifolds and linkage etc

Last post by jason k « 22 Jul 2007, 10:55
Replies: 5
by jonnyshowbiz » 17 Jul 2007, 11:31

Hi,

I have ordered my carbs, dells 40's 8) an need to get some manifolds linkage, air filters suggestions ??

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Last post by jason k
22 Jul 2007, 10:55
CU Carb basic settings.

Last post by cumbriankeith « 22 Jul 2007, 08:54
Replies: 3
by silverfoxfintry » 21 Jul 2007, 14:57

Good afternoon all.
I have had the bus in at a local garage a couple of weeks ago.
They were trying to set up the carbs and the timing.
Since then I...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
22 Jul 2007, 08:54
Kenlowe Fan anyone?

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 22 Jul 2007, 08:21
Replies: 4
by coilspring » 20 Jul 2007, 08:44

Hard to belive with all the rain and clouds in the UK, but in Europe the weather is barmy with temps up to 40 degrees centigrade. As we are off over...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
22 Jul 2007, 08:21
Whats the best carb replacement?

Last post by happylass33 « 20 Jul 2007, 18:59
Replies: 6
by coilspring » 15 Jul 2007, 18:38

Had some problems with the cold starting / running on my 1983 1.9 wbx DG motor. I ordered a pull down unit and service kit from Gower and Lee but...

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Last post by happylass33
20 Jul 2007, 18:59
T25 Gearbox...What type is it?

Last post by cjvmee « 20 Jul 2007, 05:53
Replies: 2
by cjvmee » 19 Jul 2007, 14:55

Hello,im trying to identify a T25 gearbox that a friend has that he wants to sell.
Its a 5 speed that was temporarily fitted to his Syncro td while...

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Last post by cjvmee
20 Jul 2007, 05:53
Help is my engine dead again?

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 19 Jul 2007, 22:25
Replies: 20
by MarieJ » 20 Jun 2007, 22:32
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Hi, On my journey back from Wales recently the dreaded oil light came on and off. I pulled in and toppped up with a litre of oil. Further down the...
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Last post by Nicola&Tony
19 Jul 2007, 22:25
header tank

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 19 Jul 2007, 21:33
Replies: 3
by mal0r » 19 Jul 2007, 21:08

Hi All,

Just got t25 back from a service, goes lovely, but..

I knew I had a coolant leak somewhere, but the garage say it's the 'header tank'. Does...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
19 Jul 2007, 21:33
Quick steering wheel question ....

Last post by Tex Ritter « 18 Jul 2007, 18:48
Replies: 6
by Ian Hulley » 16 Jul 2007, 21:02

Will a Golf/Scirocco II steering wheel fit straight on a T25 ?

See told you it were quick. :lol:

Ta, Ian.

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Last post by Tex Ritter
18 Jul 2007, 18:48
For a full service-should the fuel filter be checked?

Last post by Tex Ritter « 18 Jul 2007, 18:41
Replies: 4
by happypixie » 17 Jul 2007, 18:58

Hi, recently took my 2L 1981 T25 in for a full service. Is the fuel filter something that should have been checked or replaced?

thanks

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Last post by Tex Ritter
18 Jul 2007, 18:41
over heated

Last post by toomanytoys « 17 Jul 2007, 21:57
Replies: 10
by belle in progress » 16 Jul 2007, 06:51

hi guys, on sat i took the family to southampton from essex. did about 50 mils when we hit heavy traffic. temp shot right up and i mean off the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
17 Jul 2007, 21:57
lhd 5speed gearbox to replace 4 speed in a rhd van.any probs

Last post by oldiguana « 17 Jul 2007, 21:51
Replies: 2
by oldiguana » 16 Jul 2007, 21:49

yo folks,ive dropped on a gearbox for me van,its a 5 speed gearbox out of a lhd van,ive got the linkages and stick,are there any other bits i will...

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Last post by oldiguana
17 Jul 2007, 21:51
Pierburg 2e3 carb needed !!! Help!!!

Last post by coilspring « 17 Jul 2007, 20:55
Replies: 1
by coilspring » 17 Jul 2007, 16:47

Planning big European trip shortly and discovered my carb is naffed. Anyone have a spare they would like to sell or know where I can get a...

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Last post by coilspring
17 Jul 2007, 20:55
RHD Power steering rack

Last post by R0B « 17 Jul 2007, 16:01
Replies: 8
by hercules » 15 Jul 2007, 21:29

do they do a RHD Power steering rack what sort of van have i got to look at to get one ???? do anyone no
thanks
chris

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Last post by R0B
17 Jul 2007, 16:01
Another temp proplem

Last post by tonytech « 17 Jul 2007, 15:12
Replies: 2
by matty o » 17 Jul 2007, 13:36

Hi all
Had the van for a 2 weeks now almost on top of al the jobs that I did not
expect
But since I have had it the temp gage reads just to the...

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Last post by tonytech
17 Jul 2007, 15:12
Sloopy gear change

Last post by brookie « 17 Jul 2007, 14:16
Replies: 2
by uncle festa » 14 Jul 2007, 13:17

On the selecter lever at the back of the van under the gearbox there is a spring pin of 32mm in length

Does anyone know how to get this out as I...

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Last post by brookie
17 Jul 2007, 14:16
Temperature Sensor

Last post by HarryMann « 17 Jul 2007, 13:55
Replies: 12
by mush145 » 04 Jul 2007, 08:54

I need to change the temperature sensor next to the thermostat. If I exchange the parts quickly will it be necessary to re-bleed the system. Would...

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Last post by HarryMann
17 Jul 2007, 13:55
please help diesel probs!!

Last post by jamesc76 « 17 Jul 2007, 06:44
Replies: 4
by lambro28 » 16 Jul 2007, 19:49

hi first of this is jamesc76 posting on behalf of lambro28!

Right ive tryed in vain to help lambro out as he got recoverd home by the aa on sat...

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Last post by jamesc76
17 Jul 2007, 06:44
Engine Trouble

Last post by VWCamperfan « 16 Jul 2007, 18:44
Replies: 13
by VirginCamper » 10 Jul 2007, 17:34

Coming home Sunday and engine lost all power and stopped,when I turn the key with a fully charged battery it just clicks.I,ve removed all the plugs...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
16 Jul 2007, 18:44
Gear selection problems

Last post by uniB « 16 Jul 2007, 17:56
Replies: 4
by uniB » 15 Jul 2007, 18:49

Hi all,

I've had an intimately problem with my gears with the change from 2nd to 3rd getting really stiff, seems to happen and then more or less go...

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Last post by uniB
16 Jul 2007, 17:56
Compression figures for a 2.0CU?

Last post by geordie skydiver « 16 Jul 2007, 17:35
Replies: 1
by tobzman » 16 Jul 2007, 12:02

Hi all

Following a high HC reading on my mot recently I thought I better check the compression while I was changing the plugs at the weekend.
The...

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Last post by geordie skydiver
16 Jul 2007, 17:35
odd clutch slipping problem

Last post by T'Onion « 16 Jul 2007, 16:24
Replies: 9
by T'Onion » 13 Jul 2007, 14:21

My clutch has an odd problem, it slips after i have had to brake hard ( ie had to pull the van up rather sharpest last night) and because i was...

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Last post by T'Onion
16 Jul 2007, 16:24
Automatic transmission fluid

Last post by BillyBus « 16 Jul 2007, 11:34
Replies: 2
by BillyBus » 16 Jul 2007, 10:30

I need to top up my transmission fluid on my van - 1900cc Automatic transmission 1990 Transporter model. I do not have the original manual, and...

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Last post by BillyBus
16 Jul 2007, 11:34
Alternator swap.

Last post by shepster « 16 Jul 2007, 09:53
Replies: 12
by shepster » 11 Jul 2007, 13:27

I have a 45amp plug in type alternator and have bought a 90 amp 'post' type one, can i simply modify the wiring or have i dropped a b*****k?

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Last post by shepster
16 Jul 2007, 09:53
Trailing arm corrosion

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 16 Jul 2007, 08:33
Replies: 12
by cumbriankeith » 12 Jul 2007, 22:25

OK, people - tell me how it is. My off side trailing arm looks like this with a rusty hole just appeared. It's not about to break up catastrophically...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
16 Jul 2007, 08:33
Starter motor model

Last post by Rozzo « 15 Jul 2007, 21:04
Replies: 9
by Brooksie » 10 Jul 2007, 08:18

My starter motor has begun to be a bit slack in disengaging and it is old, I mean, it looks like it came from the titanic after several years...

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Last post by Rozzo
15 Jul 2007, 21:04
worn injector pump?

Last post by dave friday « 15 Jul 2007, 08:42
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by dave friday » 09 Jul 2007, 11:38

i have a problem with vibration/hunting? at 1100rpm .the pump drive shaft has a bit of up and down play .what overhaul kits have people used, or...

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Last post by dave friday
15 Jul 2007, 08:42
dip stick seal?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 14 Jul 2007, 22:40
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by domiles1 » 14 Jul 2007, 21:44

Turbo diesel 1600cc, about 1986ish. When the engine is running there is smoke coming from the dip stick hole where the outer sleeve meets the engine....

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Last post by Simon Baxter
14 Jul 2007, 22:40
Engine oil help please...

Last post by Donna M « 14 Jul 2007, 16:33
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by Donna M » 14 Jul 2007, 16:00

Just popped round to my local H*****ds to pick up some motor oil for my T25 1.9 petrol water cooled (I'm a newbie - pls forgive...) and was baffled...

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Last post by Donna M
14 Jul 2007, 16:33
Manifold studs

Last post by mearnsy « 14 Jul 2007, 16:09
Replies: 4
by mearnsy » 12 Jul 2007, 21:41

After spending a fortune at Justkampers to mkae my exhaust fit my 1981 1600 ac i have started to remove the manifold....

One nut and stud came out...

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14 Jul 2007, 16:09

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