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Wrong Silencer Connection

Last post by mearnsy « 14 Jul 2007, 16:08
Replies: 4
by mearnsy » 10 Jul 2007, 22:02

I have just bought a new silencer for my 1981 a/c 1600 and when removing the old one noticed the connections are different. The new one has oval...

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Last post by mearnsy
14 Jul 2007, 16:08
Diesel fuel tanks

Last post by Spiral « 14 Jul 2007, 06:12
Replies: 7
by Spiral » 11 Jul 2007, 09:31

:( Recently bought a 1990 T3 Westfalia Atlantic high-top 1600 turbo diesel in Leipzig, Germany. Managed to drive it home to Hertfordshire, although...

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Last post by Spiral
14 Jul 2007, 06:12
Hot start woes

Last post by Spiral « 13 Jul 2007, 21:44
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by The Reverend Pimp Daddy » 13 Jul 2007, 13:27

Just found this interesting reading

Might have to save up me thinks :lol:

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Last post by Spiral
13 Jul 2007, 21:44
Steering rack LHD

Last post by Spiral « 13 Jul 2007, 21:30
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by Spiral » 13 Jul 2007, 17:08

My 1990 LHD German Westfalia Atlantic T3 just failed the MOT because the steering rack was knackered (amongst other things). Does anyone here please...

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Last post by Spiral
13 Jul 2007, 21:30
BUMP STOPS

Last post by nutter « 13 Jul 2007, 12:52
Replies: 5
by nutter » 12 Jul 2007, 18:32

i have just cut 3 ribs off my bump stops as copied from the wiki,thanks for the info all went smoothly. one question though my van has gone even...

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Last post by nutter
13 Jul 2007, 12:52
2.1DJ gasket sealent / exhaust studs / stainless exhaust?

Last post by HarryMann « 12 Jul 2007, 21:48
Replies: 18
by manxman » 29 Jun 2007, 20:11
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replacing the head coolent gasket on my 2.1DJ so have a few questions.

head off, no sheared studs thank f**k!

What sort of sealent should I use on...
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Last post by HarryMann
12 Jul 2007, 21:48
distributor drive gear woes

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 12 Jul 2007, 19:33
Replies: 9
by neilkent » 11 Jul 2007, 16:11

1984 LHD westfalia. 1.9 DG injection petrol

Bit the bullet and invested in the more expensive , but best quality recon engine for my bus - factory...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
12 Jul 2007, 19:33
altering gearlever

Last post by tonytone « 12 Jul 2007, 17:50
Replies: 19
by boilerman63 » 06 Jul 2007, 18:30
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about 2 years ago found information and pics in here showing
how to convert gear lever to make less travel when u change
gear, need them again can u...
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Last post by tonytone
12 Jul 2007, 17:50
water connector 1.9dg

Last post by mib « 12 Jul 2007, 16:26
Replies: 16
by mib » 24 Jun 2007, 20:33
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Hi can anybody help me out with getting this part shown in the photo which the hoses connect to, It has the air bleed as part of it. It is a plastic...
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Last post by mib
12 Jul 2007, 16:26
Turbo intercooler

Last post by syncroand101 « 12 Jul 2007, 11:17
Replies: 19
by Bilbo Blue » 10 Jul 2007, 09:26
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Anyone fitted an intercooler to a 1600TD?
If so what did you use, where did you place it and was it worth it?
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Last post by syncroand101
12 Jul 2007, 11:17
Rock shaft studs

Last post by west E « 11 Jul 2007, 19:57
Replies: 2
by west E » 10 Jul 2007, 20:28

A couple of my rocker shaft studs keep coming loose when removing the nuts of them. Any way i can stop this? I did put some thread lock on them last...

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Last post by west E
11 Jul 2007, 19:57
diesel pump problems - help

Last post by transportersrule « 11 Jul 2007, 17:05
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by transportersrule » 07 Jul 2007, 11:32

hi all.
Having probs with my diesel pump. Got a second hand 1.6d for the t25 all good. got it in and running. :) Then found the diesel pump was...

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Last post by transportersrule
11 Jul 2007, 17:05
diesel airlock

Last post by Louey « 11 Jul 2007, 14:34
Replies: 14
by 84doubledoor » 29 Jun 2007, 17:59

warm starting is great but cold it takes its time pressume this is due to an airlock.....so question is how do you bleed an airlock :roll: :oops:...

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Last post by Louey
11 Jul 2007, 14:34
suspension bushes

Last post by tangalooma flyer « 11 Jul 2007, 14:09
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by tangalooma flyer » 11 Jul 2007, 11:43

does anyone know where to get a set of poly bushes for the whole suspension?

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Last post by tangalooma flyer
11 Jul 2007, 14:09
Rear Brake Disk Conversion

Last post by tangalooma flyer « 11 Jul 2007, 11:42
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by Mark S » 09 Jul 2007, 16:23

1987 Westy Joker.

I've seen advertised rear brake disk conversion kits. Seems to make sense as the old drum brakes are not renowned for their...

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Last post by tangalooma flyer
11 Jul 2007, 11:42
Fuel Tank Paint??

Last post by Rozzo « 11 Jul 2007, 09:52
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by side-show-bob » 11 Jul 2007, 07:32

I have removed the petrol tank from my van and it looks abit worst for wears.. i want to clean it up and paint it, can i use any paint or should i be...

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Last post by Rozzo
11 Jul 2007, 09:52
turbo pipes

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 11 Jul 2007, 07:31
Replies: 11
by dennyboy70 » 06 Jul 2007, 17:19

does anybody know where the best place to buy the two pipes on, the turbo ,1.6 diesel, one rubber and the other is metal

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
11 Jul 2007, 07:31
enough power in a T4

Last post by HarryMann « 11 Jul 2007, 00:41
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by ticketyboo » 10 Jul 2007, 23:17

Been looking at www.mobile.de and www.autoscout24.com to find a T3 or T4 mulitvan in Germany.

I'm hoping to get a decent compromise between economy...

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Last post by HarryMann
11 Jul 2007, 00:41
Loose hose.

Last post by andysimpson « 10 Jul 2007, 21:21
Replies: 5
by Balaclava » 10 Jul 2007, 18:17

Can anybody tell me what this hose does? It's come free from the little cylinder. It doesn't seem to be effecting performance of engine but I'm sure...

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Last post by andysimpson
10 Jul 2007, 21:21
new carbs advice please

Last post by west E « 10 Jul 2007, 20:25
Replies: 11
by jonnyshowbiz » 09 Jul 2007, 08:25

Hi Guys,
gonna spend out an get some new carbs, would like more power and better fuel economy if possible.
I run a 1981 2lt a/c

all suggestions...

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Last post by west E
10 Jul 2007, 20:25
WHEEZING ENGINE ANY IDEAS?????

Last post by Mocki « 10 Jul 2007, 11:52
Replies: 3
by Kool-Kamper » 10 Jul 2007, 11:08

hi all
it's been a while since I posted here but I have now got yet another problem to add to all of the others!!!
I have a 1.6 turbo lump in my bus....

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Last post by Mocki
10 Jul 2007, 11:52
Starting woes.

Last post by clartsonly « 10 Jul 2007, 06:47
Replies: 7
by budbombpipe » 08 Jul 2007, 19:27

Anyone know whats causing this problem? My T25 starts usually 1st time, then when i turn it off, leave a couple on minutes, then try to start again,...

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Last post by clartsonly
10 Jul 2007, 06:47
I think its the alternator?? SORTED

Last post by alden1957 « 10 Jul 2007, 06:21
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by alden1957 » 02 Jul 2007, 19:16

Went out for a ride in camper yesterday.
Wife driving , smelt a funny odour, she thought it was gas , i couldn't smell anything...turned wipers on...

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Last post by alden1957
10 Jul 2007, 06:21
Whineing rear end!

Last post by toomanytoys « 09 Jul 2007, 21:34
Replies: 7
by Chopper » 06 Jul 2007, 13:14

I have a small whine from the back end when under power.
could it just be CVs or am I lookin at more serious gearbox investigations?
Anyone have any...

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Last post by toomanytoys
09 Jul 2007, 21:34
cast iron exhaust fitting

Last post by hammy44 « 09 Jul 2007, 17:13
Replies: 7
by hammy44 » 06 Jul 2007, 07:50

have just got the cast iron piece for the exhaust 2.1 dj from gsf has anyone fitted one of these and what problems might i encounter. the exhaust...

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Last post by hammy44
09 Jul 2007, 17:13
what do i need to keep from a diesel engine to gti swap ?

Last post by Mocki « 09 Jul 2007, 10:36
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by wag » 09 Jul 2007, 09:40

I have a full 1.6 n/a diesel engine and gearbox that i am planning to use to help convert my 1.9dg to gti power,
what bits do i need to keep from the...

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Last post by Mocki
09 Jul 2007, 10:36
stuck water filling cap. 1988 autosleeper

Last post by jamesrobinhardy « 08 Jul 2007, 20:03
Replies: 6
by jamesrobinhardy » 04 Jul 2007, 17:48

My water tank lockable cap is stuck. Any suggestions / easy ways to undo it or remove it so can put a new one on?

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Last post by jamesrobinhardy
08 Jul 2007, 20:03
engine mounts

Last post by MINI_BUS « 08 Jul 2007, 19:25
Replies: 7
by MINI_BUS » 09 Apr 2007, 18:46

are engine mounts for t25 easy to fit one of the rear one is about shot is it a full engine out jobbie

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Last post by MINI_BUS
08 Jul 2007, 19:25
possible starter motor kaput??

Last post by billymaya « 08 Jul 2007, 17:28
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by billymaya » 02 Jul 2007, 19:18

well benn having this problem with the old t25 for a few weeks now,go to start her up turn the key but theres a 10 second delay on her turning over...

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Last post by billymaya
08 Jul 2007, 17:28
Transmission woes.

Last post by ChrisW « 08 Jul 2007, 15:53
Replies: 3
by ChrisW » 07 Jul 2007, 11:23

My bus (Whitestar 2.1 Petrol Manual) has started to sort of lock up when in reverse. What I mean is that when reversing, after a few yards it feels...

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Last post by ChrisW
08 Jul 2007, 15:53
Expansion tank cap needed - we think!?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 08 Jul 2007, 14:23
Replies: 8
by jagsman » 07 Jul 2007, 16:24

Hello all,

question on behalf of my brother in law what I am visiting down here in sunny (today anyway!) Lincolnshire. He's just acquired a 1987...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
08 Jul 2007, 14:23
Can I replace a manual 'box with an Auto?

Last post by geordie skydiver « 08 Jul 2007, 13:08
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by Andystarks » 07 Jul 2007, 21:54

Hi

I have a 1980 Devon Moonraker with the 2ltr engine and manual transmission.

I am looking to make this into a daily driver and (due to medical...

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Last post by geordie skydiver
08 Jul 2007, 13:08
Coolant pouring from cylinder head

Last post by beergut100 « 08 Jul 2007, 12:34
Replies: 7
by beergut100 » 07 Jul 2007, 14:11

After having all manner of engine related problems, I had a new 1.9 DG engine fitted in me van and extensive work done on the cooling system. All was...

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Last post by beergut100
08 Jul 2007, 12:34
Leaking steering box...

Last post by KarlT « 07 Jul 2007, 18:40

by KarlT » 07 Jul 2007, 18:40

Hi All

I have oil coming from my Syncro RHD steering box.

Is this a sign of wear & tear or is there anyway of topping it up?

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Last post by KarlT
07 Jul 2007, 18:40
Cleaned out carb chamber but now engine noisy???

Last post by kefty « 07 Jul 2007, 14:01
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by kefty » 06 Jul 2007, 15:57

I have had some fuelling problems, very rich and cutting out with chamber flooding. Took wiki advice and split carb to clean out from under float and...

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Last post by kefty
07 Jul 2007, 14:01
2lt a/c gearbox probs

Last post by jonnyshowbiz « 06 Jul 2007, 08:48
Replies: 5
by jonnyshowbiz » 26 Jun 2007, 14:42

Hi Guys,

this van saga is hard work, anyway drove back from the airport the other night went to reverse the van in my street, no reverse gear.

Went...

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Last post by jonnyshowbiz
06 Jul 2007, 08:48
top wishbone bushes - how to tell if worn & camber adjus

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 05 Jul 2007, 22:24
Replies: 1
by sdelasal » 05 Jul 2007, 20:26

I have uneven tyre wear and will get the camber checked & adjusted. But reading the archives I see reference to people changine the top wishbone...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
05 Jul 2007, 22:24
VW Sharan suspected blown head gasket

Last post by andysimpson « 05 Jul 2007, 20:16
Replies: 4
by T3teedub » 05 Jul 2007, 15:55

A friend has just bought (bargain) Sharan 1.9TDI with suspected blown head gasket. This has a AFN engine code. He has ordered a workshop manual but...

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Last post by andysimpson
05 Jul 2007, 20:16
Does anyone know the original part number for 1.9DF heads?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 05 Jul 2007, 15:10
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by autocamp » 04 Jul 2007, 21:56

Not the later DG ones, but the earlier DF ones with the small valves?

Probably something beginning with 025 101 ***

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Last post by Hacksawbob
05 Jul 2007, 15:10
Air conditioning.

Last post by lance « 04 Jul 2007, 20:46
Replies: 6
by budbombpipe » 03 Jul 2007, 14:17

Hi, ive just bought my 1st T25 & im sorting the interior out. My Caravelle has air conditioning fitted, although not working. The most obvious reason...

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Last post by lance
04 Jul 2007, 20:46
advice regarding engine swap...

Last post by Hacksawbob « 04 Jul 2007, 18:40
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by kathyshack » 04 Jul 2007, 09:07

This is about my brothers van, not mine...

he has a 1.9petrol dg. engien knackered we think after dumping all its oil on the mtorway after having...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
04 Jul 2007, 18:40
2l cu into 16 ct ?

Last post by nrdr92 « 03 Jul 2007, 20:52

by nrdr92 » 03 Jul 2007, 20:52

hi all,just picked our 2l engine and box up off the geordie skydiver(top man,cheers lee),just wondered what we should be doing to it before we fitted...

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Last post by nrdr92
03 Jul 2007, 20:52
The old Power Steering question

Last post by irish.david « 03 Jul 2007, 19:50
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by nsclarke65 » 03 Jul 2007, 13:13

Hello,

Sorry for dragging this one up again but i've searched the forum for some answers but just need to clarify a few things.

I desperately need...

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Last post by irish.david
03 Jul 2007, 19:50
Mystery cylinder in van

Last post by Cruz « 03 Jul 2007, 19:36
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by Poddington » 02 Jul 2007, 20:43

Not an important question but just wondering if anyone can shed some light...

Bought my van last year and there was a container in it that looks...

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Last post by Cruz
03 Jul 2007, 19:36
can i fit a 1.9 petrol gearbox to my 1.6 diesel

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 03 Jul 2007, 19:12
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by dridgy » 02 Jul 2007, 11:41

hi i have a 1.6d and i want to fit a 1.9 petrol gearbox to it.

is it a straightforward swop?

cheers
johnny

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
03 Jul 2007, 19:12
glow plugs

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 03 Jul 2007, 16:55
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by tonytone » 03 Jul 2007, 15:43

how long should the glow plug light be on for from cold start.Mine seems to be on for abt 10 seconds before going out, is this right ?. The engine...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
03 Jul 2007, 16:55
oil leak onto exhaust causing stink in cab

Last post by mattrsa « 03 Jul 2007, 11:32
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by katie » 25 Jun 2007, 17:03
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Hi all, I've been to Blackfield Garage Southampton to have oil leak checked out been getting a smell in the cab where oils been leaking on the...
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Last post by mattrsa
03 Jul 2007, 11:32
Fiesta Diesel!!!!!

Last post by g60steve « 03 Jul 2007, 10:50
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by meggles » 30 Jun 2007, 21:02

Hello everybody :) Now, this may be the most ridiculous thing you have ever been asked :oops: but! I have been offered for free a Fiesta 1800 diesel...

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Last post by g60steve
03 Jul 2007, 10:50
misfiring, cutting out, backfiring....

Last post by uniB « 02 Jul 2007, 23:31
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by uniB » 02 Jul 2007, 19:14

I'm getting quite familiar with this section of the forum I'm afraid. :(

Trying to drive back to Sheffield after Steve sorted out my worn CV joint...

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Last post by uniB
02 Jul 2007, 23:31
Fuel tank capacity

Last post by Danger Mouse « 02 Jul 2007, 19:27
Replies: 3
by Danger Mouse » 02 Jul 2007, 18:30

Sorry to be stupid i have looked in the wiki and other places but i just need to know the capacity of the fuel tank. I have a 1.6td 1990 if it makes...

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02 Jul 2007, 19:27

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