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advice about turbo leak

Last post by drumnut182 « 02 Jul 2007, 19:02
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by drumnut182 » 02 Jul 2007, 17:34

I have been having probs with a blow somewhere coming from the engine causing lack of power. So, I investigated it and found it to be coming from the...

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Last post by drumnut182
02 Jul 2007, 19:02
Oil drain plug for 1990 T25 1600 TD.

Last post by ELVIS « 02 Jul 2007, 17:20
Replies: 7
by deke » 01 Jul 2007, 13:39

Can anyone please help? The thread is stripped on my oil drain plug and I'm finding it impossible to locate a spare. Tried Main dealers, German...

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Last post by ELVIS
02 Jul 2007, 17:20
Which type of pipework..?

Last post by NewarkNutter « 02 Jul 2007, 15:30
Replies: 5
by NickD_Westy » 02 Jul 2007, 07:59

Inside my Westy I need to replace the pipework from the bulkhead on the floor to the valves for the fridge/cooker.

Has anyone used the plastic gas...

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Last post by NewarkNutter
02 Jul 2007, 15:30
Fuel tank advice

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT « 02 Jul 2007, 08:22
Replies: 3
by munnyella » 02 Jul 2007, 07:18

Morning

I am planning on dropping my fuel tank later this week, I think I have stuff in it (apart from petrol)

Looks to be a fiddly, but relatively...

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Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
02 Jul 2007, 08:22
Which Oil for a 2.1 Wasser Boxer?

Last post by Bowton Lad « 01 Jul 2007, 23:49
Replies: 1
by Timmo » 29 Jun 2007, 20:14

Hello,
Can someone please tell me Which Oil is best for a 2.1 Petrol Wasser Boxer?
I am running a bit low so please can someone advise?

Thanks
Timmo

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Last post by Bowton Lad
01 Jul 2007, 23:49
Can I beef up my brakes?

Last post by Jill « 01 Jul 2007, 21:32
Replies: 14
by Jill » 01 Jul 2007, 09:55

Hi All,

Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can beef up the brakes on my 84 camper? It has passed MOT, but I would prefer the brakes were...

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Last post by Jill
01 Jul 2007, 21:32
Glowplugs?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 01 Jul 2007, 14:03
Replies: 3
by Balaclava » 01 Jul 2007, 09:07

I've looked at the Wiki but nothing there. I'm presuming T25 deisel engines have glowplugs like all other deisels, right?

I can't start my engine....

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
01 Jul 2007, 14:03
Fuel Consumption calculator...

Last post by horlix « 30 Jun 2007, 19:13

by horlix » 30 Jun 2007, 19:13

Pretty sure this will have been done before but here is how i worked out my mpg...

if you have an import

hope it helps someone.

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Last post by horlix
30 Jun 2007, 19:13
steering rack

Last post by cumbria « 30 Jun 2007, 14:21

by cumbria » 30 Jun 2007, 14:21

Does anyone know of a power sterring rack reconditioner ? my own has developed a leak.

Thankyou.

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Last post by cumbria
30 Jun 2007, 14:21
Disaster strikes

Last post by Headley18 « 30 Jun 2007, 11:12
Replies: 4
by SplendiferousII » 27 Jun 2007, 19:36

Well Thought I'd best do the final torque up of the head bolts on my 1.6d engine after its head gasket change a few hundred miles back.

All was...

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Last post by Headley18
30 Jun 2007, 11:12
Vw new/reconditioned engine

Last post by Willoughby « 30 Jun 2007, 08:03
Replies: 11
by j_robi » 28 Jun 2007, 20:38

How much are these? What are the options?
Cheers
Joe

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Last post by Willoughby
30 Jun 2007, 08:03
some idiot put diesel in my petrol tank!

Last post by lloyd « 30 Jun 2007, 00:29
Replies: 14
by boatlesspaul » 29 Jun 2007, 00:21

that idiot has tried to syphon , cant get tube down.is there a syphon filter thing? what do peeps think this idiot should ( yes I am the Idiot) do...

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Last post by lloyd
30 Jun 2007, 00:29
exhaust

Last post by Hacksawbob « 30 Jun 2007, 00:25
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by gixersteven » 29 Jun 2007, 22:59

Hi i am still trying to find a stainless exhaust for my 2.1 mv camper, Have tried jp & bluebird but they are only interested in selling complete...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
30 Jun 2007, 00:25
White smoke and loss of water

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 29 Jun 2007, 20:34
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by Jonni » 29 Jun 2007, 18:23

Just had a slow journey through town, loads of traffic, stop start then up a steep hill noticed loads of white smoke coming out the back, red light...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
29 Jun 2007, 20:34
Reducing Emissions

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 29 Jun 2007, 20:24
Replies: 6
by mearnsy » 29 Jun 2007, 17:07

My 1981 a/c 1600 T25 has just failed its mot on high emissions, can anyone tell me how to reduce these please. :?

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
29 Jun 2007, 20:24
turbo info please

Last post by famous phil « 29 Jun 2007, 18:55
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by drumnut182 » 29 Jun 2007, 14:50

Heyup, anyone know if there is a list of turbo serial numbers...(like a list you would have for gearbox codes etc)...just want to check if i need...

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Last post by famous phil
29 Jun 2007, 18:55
2000 a/c exhaust removal

Last post by redstar « 29 Jun 2007, 17:30
Replies: 7
by redstar » 26 Jun 2007, 18:20

just a wee bit of advice please... seem to be able to get
at the 3 nuts on the n/s but the top one on the o/s is a
different problem! is it as i...

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Last post by redstar
29 Jun 2007, 17:30
Where can I buy a vacuum advance unit from?

Last post by shepster « 29 Jun 2007, 14:35
Replies: 4
by Jonni » 28 Jun 2007, 19:17

Hello,

I need to replace the vacuum advance unit (?) on my distributor (1.9 DG). Does anyone know where I can buy one from?

Jonni

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Last post by shepster
29 Jun 2007, 14:35
Polyurethane wishbone bushes.

Last post by Simon Baxter « 28 Jun 2007, 20:50
Replies: 3
by Brooky » 28 Jun 2007, 07:30

Does anybody make polyurethane wishbone bushes for T25s? If so, who & any idea how much they cost?
I've just fitted a set of new normal bushes about...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
28 Jun 2007, 20:50
High pitch squeal

Last post by camper « 28 Jun 2007, 18:27
Replies: 5
by munnyella » 28 Jun 2007, 07:48

Hi

My van has developed a fairly quiet, high pitch squeal that seems to be coming from the rear right wheel when driving, there is no play in the...

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Last post by camper
28 Jun 2007, 18:27
coolant light flashing?

Last post by gipsy ant « 28 Jun 2007, 17:59
Replies: 2
by gipsy ant » 28 Jun 2007, 16:03

coolant light started flashing today..... so i thought it may be running low of coolant..... but the levels are all ok!

so why is has it started...

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Last post by gipsy ant
28 Jun 2007, 17:59
Serial Number on 1.9 DG engine

Last post by beergut100 « 28 Jun 2007, 15:50
Replies: 2
by beergut100 » 28 Jun 2007, 12:36

Can anyone tell me where to find the serial number on a 1.9 Vege engine?

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Last post by beergut100
28 Jun 2007, 15:50
Condensation and petrol filler

Last post by CovKid « 28 Jun 2007, 13:19
Replies: 3
by CovKid » 27 Jun 2007, 07:22

Condensation - in one of my headlamps. Drives me mad! I dried it out thoroughly, redid the front glass seal and resealed the rubber cover on the back...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Jun 2007, 13:19
How do you change a steering wheel?

Last post by shepster « 28 Jun 2007, 09:37
Replies: 1
by Timmo » 27 Jun 2007, 19:06

I have the boss but I do not know what type of replacement one I could buy?
How do you know what type will fit the boss?
Cheers

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Last post by shepster
28 Jun 2007, 09:37
Removing roll-over tanks.

Last post by brookie « 27 Jun 2007, 21:00
Replies: 15
by Brooky » 21 Jun 2007, 11:15
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I want to get rid of those wretched fuel breather tanks located high up in the rear of the front wheelarches.
My understanding of their purpose is...
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Last post by brookie
27 Jun 2007, 21:00
fan belt squeal

Last post by T3teedub « 27 Jun 2007, 20:06
Replies: 4
by colynmac » 25 Jun 2007, 12:32

Just replaced the fanbelt on my 2.1 petrol engine which was looking a bit worn.

All was well until I started it up this morning. It squealed for...

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Last post by T3teedub
27 Jun 2007, 20:06
Upper ball joint removal

Last post by T3teedub « 27 Jun 2007, 19:55
Replies: 6
by T3teedub » 27 Jun 2007, 09:19

Just tried to undo the socket-head screws holding the ball joint and the Allen key snapped. :( This was a quality set and not from PoundLand.
What...

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Last post by T3teedub
27 Jun 2007, 19:55
T25 2.0 CU and 1.9 Engine

Last post by Rozzo « 27 Jun 2007, 18:44
Replies: 5
by gizmo » 26 Jun 2007, 16:26

I have seen a number of adverts for a T25 2.0 CU AIR COOLED ENGINE .

Is this the same as a 1.9 Aircooled Petrol Engine .

I am currently looking for...

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Last post by Rozzo
27 Jun 2007, 18:44
Camber angle spindle adjustment question

Last post by camper « 27 Jun 2007, 16:24
Replies: 2
by camper » 27 Jun 2007, 11:59

I have been reading page 176 fig 8.14 hard back Haynes manual all models 1979 to 1982. Reading adjustment of camber is carried out by turning...

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Last post by camper
27 Jun 2007, 16:24
Is movement in wheel bearings a MOT failure ??

Last post by billy739 « 27 Jun 2007, 07:58
Replies: 4
by mearnsy » 26 Jun 2007, 19:45

I have tried tightening them up but need new nuts, there must be an 1/8 inch play...will this fail its MOT?? :cry:

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Last post by billy739
27 Jun 2007, 07:58
Ignition Fault on 2.1 DJ

Last post by kefty « 26 Jun 2007, 21:47
Replies: 2
by kefty » 26 Jun 2007, 14:13

My recon engine has failed after a week of running perfectly. On the way home (still running engine in so steady 50mph) one evening and it started to...

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Last post by kefty
26 Jun 2007, 21:47
Top coolant Hose 1.6D

Last post by protexblue « 26 Jun 2007, 17:58
Replies: 2
by protexblue » 26 Jun 2007, 17:15

Can some kind person please furnish me with the part number?
(Top rubber hose engine to expansion tank, with two branches off, one to oil cooler, one...

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Last post by protexblue
26 Jun 2007, 17:58
empi//twin tuck away back boxes?????

Last post by mearnsy « 26 Jun 2007, 15:26
Replies: 3
by vwmorty » 25 Jun 2007, 20:55

hey ya all,
ive got myself an Aircooled t25 1600 1980
i have to admit im used to beetles so if this question sounds stupid please dont laugh......

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Last post by mearnsy
26 Jun 2007, 15:26
Stainless silencer

Last post by jason k « 26 Jun 2007, 07:16
Replies: 3
by gixersteven » 24 Jun 2007, 10:41

Hi, I am new to the volkswagen camper scene having only purchased my first camper 3 weeks ago. I am trying to find a stainless steel silencer to...

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Last post by jason k
26 Jun 2007, 07:16
MOT Failure....Advice.

Last post by jason k « 26 Jun 2007, 07:14
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by KarlT » 25 Jun 2007, 18:35

:(

Woe is me!

Van failed on 'Split Front offside wheel end CV rubber boot'

BTW....Is this a real fail?

If you had to do this where would you...

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Last post by jason k
26 Jun 2007, 07:14
Timing Marks

Last post by Dubstar « 25 Jun 2007, 21:08
Replies: 5
by Dubstar » 25 Jun 2007, 18:22

I'm trying to set the timing on a 1.9DG and I can find the mark on the big pulley, but where is the one I'm supposed to line it up with? I've tried...

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Last post by Dubstar
25 Jun 2007, 21:08
5 speed gear box oil

Last post by toomanytoys « 25 Jun 2007, 21:00
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by simoncummins » 25 Jun 2007, 17:16

What is the best oil to top up my 5 speed gear box book says ep80 but have things moved on since i got the book.

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Last post by toomanytoys
25 Jun 2007, 21:00
gearbox pics

Last post by wasserleaker « 25 Jun 2007, 20:22
Replies: 3
by famous phil » 24 Jun 2007, 23:46

:D

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Last post by wasserleaker
25 Jun 2007, 20:22
Noisy Gearbox an Running Warm

Last post by Aidan « 25 Jun 2007, 19:40
Replies: 7
by Bendyknees » 22 Jun 2007, 10:03

Have just driven 500 miles back from cork ROI in 1 day(on a splash over a tankful :) ) The 1.6d was singing like a canarie(wit a sore throat)an was...

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Last post by Aidan
25 Jun 2007, 19:40
1.9- 2.1 conversion oil cooler

Last post by toomanytoys « 25 Jun 2007, 12:36
Replies: 7
by Hacksawbob » 20 Jun 2007, 07:11

I am thinking I could T into the rubber pipe that goes to the heater and also T into the return from the the heater to plumb in my oil cooler, I dont...

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Last post by toomanytoys
25 Jun 2007, 12:36
which lubrication

Last post by HarryMann « 25 Jun 2007, 12:21
Replies: 15
by SEFSPEED » 19 Jun 2007, 20:40
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I have a 1.6d jk motor fitted in my bus, and I,m using semi synthetic oil, is this ok or am I asking for trouble. also any ideas on how much oil i...
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Last post by HarryMann
25 Jun 2007, 12:21
5spd to 4 spd swap problems

Last post by mr_bricolage « 25 Jun 2007, 10:33
Replies: 9
by mr_bricolage » 24 Jun 2007, 10:46

Hi I have run into a slight problem. I have swapped a 5 spd box to a 4 spd DK box however the front gearbox mount does not reach the original...

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Last post by mr_bricolage
25 Jun 2007, 10:33
Unstoppable oil leak from oil sump plug(shortened alu sump)

Last post by vwjon « 24 Jun 2007, 23:30
Replies: 4
by Ollie » 24 Jun 2007, 11:04

Any suggestion how to stop my unstoppable oil leak from the oil sump plug?

I have had a Subaru engine put into my velle with a shortened aluminium...

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Last post by vwjon
24 Jun 2007, 23:30
new exhaust stainless or not

Last post by mininut « 24 Jun 2007, 21:27
Replies: 1
by bobbabawbag » 24 Jun 2007, 19:38

1986 Westy club joker with an exhaust held on with some fence wire as fixing braket rusted through and fell off this weekend. Probably need to...

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Last post by mininut
24 Jun 2007, 21:27
trailing arm spring plate

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Jun 2007, 21:26
Replies: 13
by kevtherev » 23 Jun 2007, 19:11

well you can see what's happened

the plate has rusted away and split.

shepster would like to either replace the trailing arm with a plate in good...

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Last post by kevtherev
24 Jun 2007, 21:26
240 mile success.... but.. a little noisy.

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 24 Jun 2007, 19:22
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by paulheywood » 24 Jun 2007, 15:57

Hi there,

Just returned from the New Forest (rain) without too much trouble, apart from a slight leak from where the exhaust meets the silencer......

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
24 Jun 2007, 19:22
Sideways movement in front wheels

Last post by mearnsy « 24 Jun 2007, 19:15
Replies: 2
by mearnsy » 24 Jun 2007, 17:35

When replacing my anti roll bar rubbers and putting the wheels back on i noticed some sideways movement, say 1/8th of an inch.

Can anyone tell me...

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Last post by mearnsy
24 Jun 2007, 19:15
exhaust change

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Jun 2007, 14:05
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by tangalooma flyer » 24 Jun 2007, 10:15

where is best place to get a new exhaust, i only need all the pipes not the backbox,cheers :D

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Last post by kevtherev
24 Jun 2007, 14:05
AUTO GEARBOX

Last post by mib « 24 Jun 2007, 11:55
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by mib » 24 Jun 2007, 08:55

Hi there,

I was checking all the levels on the van yesterday and when I checked the Automatic transmission fluid level (via transmission dipstick)....

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Last post by mib
24 Jun 2007, 11:55
Running Rich

Last post by andysimpson « 23 Jun 2007, 20:56
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by Dubstar » 23 Jun 2007, 18:08

A friend took her 1.9DG with Pierburg carb to be MOT'ed and the emissions were rather high-HC at 3000+. I took the carb off today and cleaned it all...

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23 Jun 2007, 20:56

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