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Washer Fault Autosleeper 1.9 petrol 1989

Last post by davesarge « 11 Apr 2007, 14:47
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by davesarge » 11 Apr 2007, 13:30

Please can anyone help me with a fault my van has developed? Basically the washer has stopped working after being slightly temperamental for a while....

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Last post by davesarge
11 Apr 2007, 14:47
HELP PLEASE! Engine swap advice needed (CU engine)

Last post by www.charitytour.co.uk « 11 Apr 2007, 10:48
Replies: 2
by www.charitytour.co.uk » 11 Apr 2007, 10:31

Hi all,

I have swapped the CT engine out in and replaced it with the CU engine. All went well but I've got a few problems with the vacuum hoses and...

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Last post by www.charitytour.co.uk
11 Apr 2007, 10:48
STRANGE RUNNINGS

Last post by graeme1210 « 11 Apr 2007, 10:20
Replies: 5
by graeme1210 » 10 Apr 2007, 14:29

Had the van out for it's first good run round the south coast over easter. After many miles and some steep hills the van started to rev very high....

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Last post by graeme1210
11 Apr 2007, 10:20
Piston removel How to?

Last post by SteveW « 11 Apr 2007, 09:37
Replies: 9
by SteveW » 10 Apr 2007, 13:53

Piston removel?
Any ideas how to remove the 2 front gudgeon pins from a 1.9 Wasser?
Without using the VAG tool that is. Mr Haynes stout wire is a no...

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Last post by SteveW
11 Apr 2007, 09:37
T25 camper - oil pressure buzzer (of doom)

Last post by KarlT « 10 Apr 2007, 18:47
Replies: 11
by andyRB » 06 Sep 2006, 15:53

Hi all

I would appreciate any advice with this problem. I've looked at other threads on this issue and am trying to identify as precisely as...

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Last post by KarlT
10 Apr 2007, 18:47
Idle cut off valve

Last post by HarryMann « 10 Apr 2007, 18:29
Replies: 7
by mark206000 » 05 Apr 2007, 17:58

Hello

getting an old gas system fixed in the van at the mo.

Just got it back as he's waiting for some parts to come. He says it started running...

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Last post by HarryMann
10 Apr 2007, 18:29
1.6d (n/a) fuel pump small leak/drip

Last post by bradcab « 10 Apr 2007, 15:50

by bradcab » 10 Apr 2007, 15:50

Hi Peeps,

I have a weep/drip from the throttle cable actuating arm spindle

Know what I mean?

Its the jobby on the front of the fuel pump that the...

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Last post by bradcab
10 Apr 2007, 15:50
Replacement 1.6TD engine - recommendations?

Last post by R0B « 10 Apr 2007, 14:27
Replies: 3
by bagpuss » 10 Apr 2007, 12:58

My T25 with 1.6TD has as good as died (still hoping to take the head off and see how bad the damage is...). So I've been looking for a replacement...

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Last post by R0B
10 Apr 2007, 14:27
Jump leads melting!

Last post by Balaclava « 10 Apr 2007, 12:10
Replies: 8
by Balaclava » 07 Apr 2007, 14:21

I ve just put in a reconditioned alternator but when I tried to start the engine using jump leads, (battery is flat) the leads melt. Sparks come off...

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Last post by Balaclava
10 Apr 2007, 12:10
Stainless exhausts for late w/c T25's DG and DJ

Last post by scooterdoc « 09 Apr 2007, 22:10

by scooterdoc » 09 Apr 2007, 22:10

Anyone have experience of either the bluebird system or the JP exhaust systems, any pics I can see? and is there any performance gain? I'm...

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Last post by scooterdoc
09 Apr 2007, 22:10
LEAKING FLUID ?

Last post by cosmic « 09 Apr 2007, 20:34
Replies: 8
by cosmic » 08 Apr 2007, 21:19

Hello . just found a fluid leaking out of my engine ? NOT engine oil , any one have any ideas, its a 1984 petrol 19 westfalia.Thank you cosmic :D...

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Last post by cosmic
09 Apr 2007, 20:34
Sloppy shift

Last post by tezandkate1 « 09 Apr 2007, 20:15
Replies: 9
by tezandkate1 » 02 Apr 2007, 15:18

Hi
Ive just swapped me clutch, (the aches and pains have almost gone), but I now have trouble selecting Reverse, 1st and 3rd. The first problem I...

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Last post by tezandkate1
09 Apr 2007, 20:15
Squeaky clutch pedal

Last post by Pootle « 09 Apr 2007, 20:12

by Pootle » 09 Apr 2007, 20:12

When I dip the clutch there's an annoying squeak from the clutch pedal.

I've randomly sprayed up behind it with silicone spray a couple of times...

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Last post by Pootle
09 Apr 2007, 20:12
Whale "Evenflow 500" water pump

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 09 Apr 2007, 18:40
Replies: 1
by Nicola&Tony » 09 Apr 2007, 17:41

Have looked in Wiki and searched the forum, but no luck so far. Have also emailed the manufacturers but thought I might get a quicker response by...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
09 Apr 2007, 18:40
brake shoe pins

Last post by HarryMann « 09 Apr 2007, 13:50
Replies: 7
by leroy99 » 08 Apr 2007, 19:10

im having a problem with my brake shoes pins. fitted new back pates and new slave cylinders and used the old shoes but when i try and fit the new...

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Last post by HarryMann
09 Apr 2007, 13:50
How can i improve the power of my 1.6 D

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 09 Apr 2007, 01:36
Replies: 3
by MattyGreg05 » 08 Apr 2007, 20:54

Any ideas on how i can improve the performance of my LDH T25 1.6 Diesel panel van?
I runs at a maximum of 100 kph approx(63mph) but then when a hill...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
09 Apr 2007, 01:36
low level water warning?????

Last post by SteveW « 08 Apr 2007, 10:55
Replies: 2
by colinMSC » 03 Apr 2007, 15:25

having troble with low water level warning on a 84 dg , have checked the wiring and bridged the sensor wires but it still flashes all the time ....

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Last post by SteveW
08 Apr 2007, 10:55
Gearbox oil level

Last post by javawolf « 08 Apr 2007, 09:20
Replies: 5
by scottishdave » 01 Apr 2007, 18:44

I have a 1990 1.9dg 5 speed box and came across a problem today with the gearbox oil.

I was intending to change the oil anyway so i purchased 4...

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Last post by javawolf
08 Apr 2007, 09:20
Fitting CV joints to drive shafts

Last post by vanjam « 07 Apr 2007, 23:05
Replies: 1
by garyd » 07 Apr 2007, 19:53

This is more of an answer than a question but I thought it might be of interest. Perhaps more so to syncro owners than the 2wd folk. (you'll see why...

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Last post by vanjam
07 Apr 2007, 23:05
Odd loss of power

Last post by HarryMann « 07 Apr 2007, 21:14
Replies: 7
by Jonni » 05 Apr 2007, 19:43

Every now and then I get a sudden loss of power. I know it's to do wiht the fuel supply. What I do is - stop the engins (if it hasn't cut out) and...

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Last post by HarryMann
07 Apr 2007, 21:14
T25 No spark!

Last post by edmfinch « 07 Apr 2007, 14:52

by edmfinch » 07 Apr 2007, 14:52

I am trying to get an early 1985 watercooled 1900 petrol T25 back on the road.

Having fitted a few new parts , repaired the odd broken stud and...

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Last post by edmfinch
07 Apr 2007, 14:52
Hydraulic Tappet Adjustment

Last post by toomanytoys « 07 Apr 2007, 10:49
Replies: 2
by Pickles » 04 Apr 2007, 21:15

I never really understood hydaulic tappits on the Wasserboxer. I thought you never had to adjust them and if you had the head off or rockers off you...

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Last post by toomanytoys
07 Apr 2007, 10:49
Skimming Exhaust Manifold

Last post by Rozzo « 07 Apr 2007, 10:33
Replies: 7
by wookey » 06 Apr 2007, 14:36

I've found the exhaust manifold is corroded on no 4 port. causing a leak even with a fresh gasket.

So how much can I get skimmed off the face of the...

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Last post by Rozzo
07 Apr 2007, 10:33
jx injector pipe thing

Last post by Kool-Kamper « 07 Apr 2007, 08:11
Replies: 2
by Kool-Kamper » 07 Apr 2007, 07:55

hi
following my other questions, yesterday completed an oil change and other little bits and bobs. now I don't have a drip and the engine doesn't...

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Last post by Kool-Kamper
07 Apr 2007, 08:11
rear brake pins

Last post by leroy99 « 06 Apr 2007, 21:56

by leroy99 » 06 Apr 2007, 21:56

ive just replaced the brake back plates on my rear brakes and bought a fixing kit for the shoes. but the brake pins wont fit, they are the same size...

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Last post by leroy99
06 Apr 2007, 21:56
need a person....... (1.6 td engine question)

Last post by airhead « 06 Apr 2007, 21:46
Replies: 4
by Kool-Kamper » 06 Apr 2007, 08:42

hi I need a person to tell me what other vw cars the 1.6 td engine went in. any one know.....

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Last post by airhead
06 Apr 2007, 21:46
CLUTCH PROBLEM

Last post by philippacman « 06 Apr 2007, 19:59
Replies: 2
by acheyvan » 06 Apr 2007, 17:41

HI EVERYBODY

I changed slave cylinder today an did not clamp pipe till it was too late the problem am havin now is their is no fluid in pipe hav...

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Last post by philippacman
06 Apr 2007, 19:59
What should DG Engine Compression be ?

Last post by andysimpson « 06 Apr 2007, 19:54
Replies: 1
by violinman » 06 Apr 2007, 18:36

Just checked the compression in the cylinders of a 1.9 DG Waterboxer engine before transferring it to another van. It has 150 p.s.i. (cold) in each...

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Last post by andysimpson
06 Apr 2007, 19:54
More powerful alternator?

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 06 Apr 2007, 18:55
Replies: 19
by shepster » 04 Apr 2007, 15:19
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What is the advantage of having a more powerful alternator (if any) i run quite a few goodies in my van and was wondering if there would be any point...
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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
06 Apr 2007, 18:55
alternator

Last post by CovKid « 06 Apr 2007, 16:14
Replies: 2
by Flying Frog » 06 Apr 2007, 14:23

hi, I have a bosch 65amps alternator at the minute on my t25 1983 watercooled. Can I upgrade that to a 90amps one and which one can I use.

thanks

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Last post by CovKid
06 Apr 2007, 16:14
sump plug question

Last post by HarryMann « 06 Apr 2007, 08:21
Replies: 7
by Kool-Kamper » 05 Apr 2007, 17:19

do I have to use a genuine vw washer or can I use any washer?

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Last post by HarryMann
06 Apr 2007, 08:21
Idle stabilization unit

Last post by OB1 « 18 Sep 2006, 22:50
Replies: 11
by OB1 » 16 Sep 2006, 19:52

Hi all ,have got a 1.9 dg engine (carb) lump in a 1983 t25 - i was wondering if im able to run the vehicle by connecting the two round 3 pin terminal...

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Last post by OB1
18 Sep 2006, 22:50
Smoking Dash

Last post by Dan Wood « 18 Sep 2006, 16:03
Replies: 3
by funkypaul » 18 Sep 2006, 14:03

Hi. I'm new here. I've got a 1983 watercooled and had a little bit of trouble when leaving vanfest last week...typical. Just as I left the gates and...

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Last post by Dan Wood
18 Sep 2006, 16:03
water/coolant dripping below engine

Last post by toomanytoys « 18 Sep 2006, 15:32
Replies: 13
by syncro4us » 17 Sep 2006, 20:45

I Have a 1986 Syncro with a 2.1litre fuel injected engine. Ever since I bought it 4 months ago, it has used a little water sometimes none at all but...

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Last post by toomanytoys
18 Sep 2006, 15:32
Identified Oil Leak. Need advice on how to Fix!

Last post by davesm « 18 Sep 2006, 13:20
Replies: 17
by davesm » 11 Sep 2006, 08:56
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Hi,

We have cleaned up the engine to locate our oil leak and we have two on our Westy 1.6 TD LHD(1990).

1) Oil is leaking out of the dipstick area...
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Last post by davesm
18 Sep 2006, 13:20
Changing engines

Last post by Therunner « 18 Sep 2006, 11:35
Replies: 2
by Therunner » 18 Sep 2006, 10:19

Hi

I have a 1986 1.6 turbo diesel, who's engine is getting a little tired - it's done around 15.000 miles and I anticipate that the engine will be...

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Last post by Therunner
18 Sep 2006, 11:35
Stripping spark plugs

Last post by Rustuponmyhands « 17 Sep 2006, 15:16
Replies: 3
by Rustuponmyhands » 16 Sep 2006, 22:18

Thought I was being smart in cleaning the spark plugs in my 2.0 litre air cooled, but alas I have stripped the thread on one of the spark plug...

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Last post by Rustuponmyhands
17 Sep 2006, 15:16
Increasing turbo boost pressure... discuss

Last post by airhead « 17 Sep 2006, 01:41
Replies: 39
by airhead » 08 Sep 2006, 01:30
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I have a 1.6TD syncro. You may remember me from such threads as the one about the intercoolers. How would I go about increasing turbo boost pressure?...
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Last post by airhead
17 Sep 2006, 01:41
Water Pipe Availability

Last post by stuckin88 « 16 Sep 2006, 19:26
Replies: 14
by Ian_Fearn » 01 Sep 2006, 21:33

My metal front to rear water pipes are pretty comprehensively rotten. Any idea where i can get replacements?

The ETKA software shows 2 parts. 1 is...

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Last post by stuckin88
16 Sep 2006, 19:26
Will a Passat 1.9td fit in my bus?

Last post by ShedPilot « 16 Sep 2006, 14:32
Replies: 7
by ShedPilot » 12 Sep 2006, 16:49

Howdy Folks,
I have been running a type 25 diesel for about six years now but have (fairly) recently got myself into a right pickle. Mine was a 1600...

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Last post by ShedPilot
16 Sep 2006, 14:32
GEARBOX OIL QUANTITIES, HOW MUCH? CONFUSED?

Last post by HarryMann « 15 Sep 2006, 20:44
Replies: 5
by bradcab » 14 Sep 2006, 20:04

1986 1.6 D 4SPD

MY MANUAL SAYS 4 LITRES MR BAXTER SAYS 3, SOME SAY FILL UPTO FILLING HOLE OTHERS SAY JUST BELOW, WIKI HAS A BLANK PAGE, SO WHAT IS...

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Last post by HarryMann
15 Sep 2006, 20:44
starting old engine

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 15 Sep 2006, 18:42
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by leroy99 » 14 Sep 2006, 12:03

i am trying to start the 2.0ltr petrol twin carb that has been stood for about a year so that the tow truck can get to it. i tried yesterday with a...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
15 Sep 2006, 18:42
Fuel Filters

Last post by HarryMann « 15 Sep 2006, 08:54
Replies: 1
by BaaaadSlider » 15 Sep 2006, 08:49

Sorry if this is in the wrong section but i needed a quick reply.
We have a 1980 t25 rhd 2lt Aircooled and need a new fuel filter, we did pick one up...

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Last post by HarryMann
15 Sep 2006, 08:54
wont start, think its distributor

Last post by CovKid « 14 Sep 2006, 22:42
Replies: 2
by belle in progress » 14 Sep 2006, 19:27

hello i have a 1.9 dg from 87.
4 weeks ago my carb packed in and i managed to track one down to vanfest.
during the 3 weeks the carb wasnt working i...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Sep 2006, 22:42
td fitting info

Last post by diviy « 14 Sep 2006, 20:20

by diviy » 14 Sep 2006, 20:20

been offered a 1.9 td m reg golf
got all the engine mts sump off a 1.6 diesel van
will i have to raise the engine lid if i fit this in

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Last post by diviy
14 Sep 2006, 20:20
Petrol Consumption

Last post by HarryMann « 14 Sep 2006, 12:49
Replies: 8
by Dubstar » 13 Sep 2006, 14:10

Last week I put 52 litres-£48-of petrol in my van and have done 260km-approx 160 miles. Is that good or bad? My van is a 2ltr Aircooled Westy Joker...

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Last post by HarryMann
14 Sep 2006, 12:49
RATTLE FROM THE ENGINE

Last post by tonytech « 14 Sep 2006, 07:58
Replies: 3
by wayne » 13 Sep 2006, 21:29

IT'S MORE LIKE A TAPPING THAN A RATTLE, BUT AS I SAY SHE RUNS GREAT, STARTS FIRST TIME, SPOT ON

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Last post by tonytech
14 Sep 2006, 07:58
changing fuel sender through table base in't cab floor

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 14 Sep 2006, 06:29
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by oldiguana » 13 Sep 2006, 21:13

eyup ducks,im just wondering if its possible to change my diesel fuel sender in the tank,through the hole in me floor where the swivel table base...

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Last post by Bilbo Blue
14 Sep 2006, 06:29
Turbo Diesel - Wiring Diagram

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 14 Sep 2006, 06:26
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by Pickles » 13 Sep 2006, 14:00

I am wanting a copy of a wiring diagram for a 90 turbo diesel.

I have a small diagram from Peter Russek manual. No wire colours on

and Bently...

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Last post by Bilbo Blue
14 Sep 2006, 06:26
RATTLE FROM THE ENGINE

Last post by wayne « 13 Sep 2006, 21:25

by wayne » 13 Sep 2006, 21:25

HI JUST GOT A T25 CAMPER 200CC PETROL, SHE RUNS GREAR BUT THERE IS A RATTLE COMING FROM THE ENGINE, ANY IDEAS ANYONE, THANKS

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13 Sep 2006, 21:25

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