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Do I need a new clutch?

Last post by nairnski « 23 Jun 2007, 12:42
Replies: 6
by nairnski » 18 Jun 2007, 08:35

Hello.

I have an intermittent problem on my T25 and it's getting slowly worse. When I am putting the van in gear I get a slight grating noise, only...

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Last post by nairnski
23 Jun 2007, 12:42
Weber ICT 34 2 Litre Jetts

Last post by Rozzo « 22 Jun 2007, 19:11
Replies: 3
by Brett » 20 Jun 2007, 19:52

can anyone tell me the recommended idle jet/main jet for twin weber ict34's on a 2litre T25.

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Last post by Rozzo
22 Jun 2007, 19:11
silencer hell

Last post by orcecaveman « 22 Jun 2007, 19:05
Replies: 4
by perro » 21 Jun 2007, 22:37

I thought I would replace the rear silencer on my 2lt Aircooled today. Expected it to take a couple of hours tops . How wrong I was took me all day...

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Last post by orcecaveman
22 Jun 2007, 19:05
Engine turns over but does not fire

Last post by Joda « 22 Jun 2007, 18:16
Replies: 5
by Joda » 18 Jun 2007, 16:00

As the title says, for some reason the engine will turnover but wont fire, possible problem one of the following, or could it be something else:...

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Last post by Joda
22 Jun 2007, 18:16
clutch and brake pedal pressure

Last post by clartsonly « 22 Jun 2007, 14:35
Replies: 4
by clartsonly » 15 Jun 2007, 15:11

hello T25 1986 I recently replaced a portion of the clutch pipe with some pirtek hose, and the clutch works a dream after bleeding it, although if I...

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Last post by clartsonly
22 Jun 2007, 14:35
Replacement engine/exhaust/sheared bolts in head woes...

Last post by clartsonly « 22 Jun 2007, 14:23
Replies: 5
by j_robi » 21 Jun 2007, 11:27

Last night we had the 1.9dg replacement engine ticking over nicely, all ready for a test run.
HOWEVER on final inspection it was noticed that the...

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Last post by clartsonly
22 Jun 2007, 14:23
water to air

Last post by clartsonly « 22 Jun 2007, 14:20
Replies: 14
by stickman » 21 Jun 2007, 12:57

OK this may be completly mad and not possible, or even just plain stupid thinking :shock: However i'm going to ask all the same.

Is is possible to...

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Last post by clartsonly
22 Jun 2007, 14:20
power streering rack

Last post by vanjam « 21 Jun 2007, 22:18
Replies: 8
by boilerman63 » 18 Jun 2007, 19:57

help i have a 1990 t25 camper and would like to fit power steering to it
( its right hand drive) i believe the racks are hard to find does anyone...

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Last post by vanjam
21 Jun 2007, 22:18
AAZ Injector socket

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 21 Jun 2007, 14:57
Replies: 5
by thenaylortribe » 21 Jun 2007, 09:44

Does anyone know offhand the size of injector socket required for AAZ injectors?
I would measure one but bus is at home and I'm at work ready to...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
21 Jun 2007, 14:57
AAZ diesel injection pump

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Jun 2007, 10:05
Replies: 25
by thenaylortribe » 19 Jun 2007, 20:06
1

2
Ok just been looking at the injection pump on the new AAZ engine and it's different to the old one.

OLD

NEW part number 028 130 108
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Last post by HarryMann
21 Jun 2007, 10:05
2.1 dj cutting out!

Last post by blackdog « 21 Jun 2007, 09:36
Replies: 6
by big red bus » 20 Jun 2007, 21:24

I have just change engine on my van. it's a 2.1 dj auto. I started the van first time and it idled for about 20mins while I was bleeding the coolant...

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Last post by blackdog
21 Jun 2007, 09:36
Why do i keep breaking down???

Last post by Rozzo « 20 Jun 2007, 23:41
Replies: 12
by happypixie » 19 Jun 2007, 14:31

Does anyone know?

It starts out fine but after bout 20/30 mins when i get up to 50/60 it starts to cut out and slow down. It was thought this was a...

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Last post by Rozzo
20 Jun 2007, 23:41
how many miles can i expect

Last post by toomanytoys « 20 Jun 2007, 18:32
Replies: 13
by hammy44 » 18 Jun 2007, 21:36

i have fitted a vw enginered 2.1 dj to my van last year and have now done 8000+mls i was told these engines require renewing at 60000mls my old one...

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Last post by toomanytoys
20 Jun 2007, 18:32
Pierburg or Solex? Confused!

Last post by jason k « 20 Jun 2007, 12:08
Replies: 8
by badams » 14 Jun 2007, 10:28

Hi - are Pierburg and Solex one and the same? I need to get carb repair kits for the carbs on my Aircooled T25 (2 ltr) and as far as I know, they're...

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Last post by jason k
20 Jun 2007, 12:08
coolant leak, help!

Last post by Fritz « 19 Jun 2007, 21:54
Replies: 5
by amazingdave » 18 Jun 2007, 21:50

Hiya,

my van's sprung a leak, seems to be coming from the water pump to engine join, which I know from bitter experience is a bitch to get at....

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Last post by Fritz
19 Jun 2007, 21:54
Water Leak????

Last post by mib « 19 Jun 2007, 20:00
Replies: 5
by DJZ » 15 Jun 2007, 09:10

I have a 1600D which has lost compression and needs to be rebuilt one day but it goes ok for now except I am losing water from somewhere. There are...

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Last post by mib
19 Jun 2007, 20:00
How do I check which clutch my 1.9 has?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 19 Jun 2007, 18:47
Replies: 5
by autocamp » 18 Jun 2007, 20:39

I'm getting my engine changed from DF to DG next week and want to get a new clutch fitted, how can I tell if I have 215mm or 228mm ?

It's 1989 DF...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
19 Jun 2007, 18:47
1.9 DG carb fit to 2.0 Aircooled TB LPG converted

Last post by ermie571 « 19 Jun 2007, 10:54
Replies: 4
by crazydiamond » 18 Jun 2007, 14:58

Can the 1.9DG carb and manifold and airfilter be fitted to a 2.0cu Aircooled, I am thinking of having an LPG conversion and my weber 34ict carbs may...

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Last post by ermie571
19 Jun 2007, 10:54
Oil leak on sump gasket

Last post by bradcab « 19 Jun 2007, 07:59
Replies: 3
by andylekker » 18 Jun 2007, 18:19

am considering viewing a '86 1600td hardtop campervan with 98000 miles and fairly complete service history. the vendor says the only thing wrong with...

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Last post by bradcab
19 Jun 2007, 07:59
temp sensor for glow relay, location, hard start when WARM

Last post by bradcab « 19 Jun 2007, 07:58
Replies: 6
by bradcab » 18 Jun 2007, 11:35

1.6 n/a diesel
Were is it and is there more than one?

Its had a new cam belt fitted the fuel pump and engine timing has been done recently. And new...

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Last post by bradcab
19 Jun 2007, 07:58
Lead Replacement

Last post by pilch « 19 Jun 2007, 07:29
Replies: 4
by pilch » 18 Jun 2007, 10:32

Hi everybody, I've just joined the club, it's brill. My little problem is that I have had this van just over a year and the old lady I bought it from...

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Last post by pilch
19 Jun 2007, 07:29
Anti roll bar drop link to lower arm bushes

Last post by Plasticman « 18 Jun 2007, 22:20
Replies: 2
by mearnsy » 18 Jun 2007, 21:56

I have 2 split and an MOT coming up soon, am i to assume it will fail if not replaced?

I have a feeling it will :cry:

Ive just seen some on...

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Last post by Plasticman
18 Jun 2007, 22:20
jumping out of gear

Last post by Fritz « 18 Jun 2007, 22:05
Replies: 1
by jeepster » 16 Jun 2007, 19:23

Hi guys can anyone shed light on a problem im having,

what i think is happening is that when in third gear the movement of the engine when i lift...

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Last post by Fritz
18 Jun 2007, 22:05
Engine Manual

Last post by Danger Mouse « 18 Jun 2007, 20:03
Replies: 4
by Danger Mouse » 15 Jun 2007, 19:32

Hi y'all
Could someone please tell me which is the best manual to buy (paper or downloadable) that covers in the best detail the engine on my van....

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Last post by Danger Mouse
18 Jun 2007, 20:03
Anyone fitted a vacuum gauge?

Last post by wasserleaker « 18 Jun 2007, 19:24
Replies: 6
by wasserleaker » 16 Jun 2007, 09:07

Wondered where is best to 'tee' into, vac pipe near dist. or the one near throttle valve, it's on a 2.1 DJ, The pipe near the throttle flap has its...

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Last post by wasserleaker
18 Jun 2007, 19:24
1y in but gearselector issue help please

Last post by ringo « 18 Jun 2007, 17:14
Replies: 3
by graeme1210 » 18 Jun 2007, 13:40

Fitted in my 1Y engine replacing my CS 1.6 this weekend which went quite well - ran out of time though due to a stuck bleed nipple on the clutch...

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Last post by ringo
18 Jun 2007, 17:14
Think I may have a fuel leak

Last post by jason k « 18 Jun 2007, 16:31
Replies: 4
by Willoughby » 18 Jun 2007, 15:39

Hi

Just noticed a small but constant drip from a small plastic tank located under the rear of the from nearside wheel arch. Happened just after I...

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Last post by jason k
18 Jun 2007, 16:31
Rattling gearstick,knocking sound from under the spare tyre.

Last post by Mocki « 18 Jun 2007, 10:38
Replies: 1
by rubyvan » 16 Jun 2007, 15:19

hi there looking for the gear set up for a 4 speed manual i.e the front shift rod , bush, and front bush. Basically things that go from the gear...

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Last post by Mocki
18 Jun 2007, 10:38
ENGINE PROBLEM

Last post by OLD ONE « 18 Jun 2007, 09:39
Replies: 6
by SYNCRO » 17 Jun 2007, 18:06

I've got a 1991 T25 with a newly fitted DG 1900cc engine.....

The problem I have is that it has a habit of driving well for about 20-30 miles then...

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Last post by OLD ONE
18 Jun 2007, 09:39
1st gear help..............

Last post by HarryMann « 18 Jun 2007, 09:06
Replies: 5
by sandcrawler » 17 Jun 2007, 06:51

just purchased my first van (1.9 petrol panel van) it drives great but first gear is near impossible to find ? i have to ram it in several times to...

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Last post by HarryMann
18 Jun 2007, 09:06
t25 diesel hard to start after a run?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 17 Jun 2007, 20:41
Replies: 9
by dridgy » 10 Jun 2007, 20:28

this only just started happening today, went round my mums to drop something off, when i got back in the bus after bout 15 mins it wouldnt fire up...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
17 Jun 2007, 20:41
Random sensor??

Last post by DiscoDave « 17 Jun 2007, 19:53
Replies: 3
by j_robi » 17 Jun 2007, 16:04

Just wondering if someone can tell me what the sensor is that fixes by the front of the flywheel??
The wire goes from the sensor to some sort of...

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Last post by DiscoDave
17 Jun 2007, 19:53
Torque converter removal

Last post by big red bus « 16 Jun 2007, 20:53
Replies: 6
by big red bus » 14 Jun 2007, 22:11

Hello, need to change engine from my bus as head bolt broke when driving down motorway.It's a 2.1 auto and have never removed an auto enigne so not...

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Last post by big red bus
16 Jun 2007, 20:53
Over fuelling 2.1

Last post by HarryMann « 16 Jun 2007, 19:45
Replies: 10
by mellowyellow » 15 Jun 2007, 23:47

hi all i'm new to the camper world. :D
I've recently purchased a 2.1 inj Transporter. She runs really well I drove her all the way from Bognor Regis...

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Last post by HarryMann
16 Jun 2007, 19:45
Gear Selection out a bit

Last post by KurzalFlyer « 16 Jun 2007, 16:31
Replies: 9
by KurzalFlyer » 02 Jun 2007, 15:53

Just had a new clutch fitted at my local Mr Clutch. It's an 87 1.9 dg waterbox, 4 speed gearbox.

All's fine with the clutch, it's just the gear...

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Last post by KurzalFlyer
16 Jun 2007, 16:31
Where is the best place to get a replacement engine?

Last post by jamesc76 « 16 Jun 2007, 10:15
Replies: 12
by Jonni » 13 Jun 2007, 10:32

Anyone got any advice?

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Last post by jamesc76
16 Jun 2007, 10:15
Dodgy starter ?

Last post by jamesc76 « 16 Jun 2007, 09:17
Replies: 6
by glennyboy2 » 14 Jun 2007, 16:43

The starter on my 89 1.7 deisel has started playing up.It throws about a quarter turn then disengages.Its getting more and more frequent I've checked...

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Last post by jamesc76
16 Jun 2007, 09:17
Is it the drive shaft, clutch, gearbox or linkages?

Last post by Rozzo « 16 Jun 2007, 07:04
Replies: 4
by Jamie25 » 12 Jun 2007, 15:03

Or something else entirely???? :?

My '87 1.9DG has recently developed a squeel/moan. I say recently, it may be that I've only really heard it after...

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Last post by Rozzo
16 Jun 2007, 07:04
fuel tank compatability

Last post by Spannerrack « 15 Jun 2007, 22:35
Replies: 3
by sdelasal » 14 Jun 2007, 18:45

Could anyone tell me whether a gas & diesel tank are the same item? Also, woulda tank from a 1985 van fit an 81? Are there different tanks for older...

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Last post by Spannerrack
15 Jun 2007, 22:35
starting from hot.....sorted

Last post by neilfreir@hotmail.com « 15 Jun 2007, 17:39
Replies: 3
by neilfreir@hotmail.com » 14 Jun 2007, 23:06

hiya

i posted a message a while back about problems i was having when i was trying to start from hot..quick run down.......van would start and run...

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Last post by neilfreir@hotmail.com
15 Jun 2007, 17:39
Are all 1.6td JX's ready to accept a rev-counter?

Last post by brookie « 15 Jun 2007, 16:58
Replies: 6
by brookie » 14 Jun 2007, 16:55

Would a rev-counter from a 1.6 td JX work in my 1.9 td AAZ ? My van was originally a 1.6 td JX but has the standard speedo and clock dash-board. Are...

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Last post by brookie
15 Jun 2007, 16:58
crankshaft pulley

Last post by colinMSC « 15 Jun 2007, 14:40
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by simony » 14 Jun 2007, 19:12

anybody know if crankshaft pulley on DG and DF engines are the same ? :?

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Last post by colinMSC
15 Jun 2007, 14:40
newbie question,spark plug gap for 82 t25 cu engine

Last post by steve n liz « 15 Jun 2007, 13:32
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by steve n liz » 14 Jun 2007, 21:02

As title,bought the van a week ago and im doing a service air filter,fuel filter oil and plugs,got some plugs from halfords?! they are ngk b6es what...

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Last post by steve n liz
15 Jun 2007, 13:32
Engine swap

Last post by j_robi « 15 Jun 2007, 00:13

by j_robi » 15 Jun 2007, 00:13

Hi i have a dieing 1985 1.9dg watercooled, doing a straight swap for a replacement second hand 1.9dg. Any tips/guidance/advice regarding the swap...

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Last post by j_robi
15 Jun 2007, 00:13
high revs at start up

Last post by Rozzo « 14 Jun 2007, 20:32
Replies: 3
by skins » 14 Jun 2007, 13:26

hi - 1981 ac seems to be running very fast at start up. After while and pressing down on the gas a couple of times the engine settles down to a...

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Last post by Rozzo
14 Jun 2007, 20:32
Tensioning of water-pump belt (diesel engine)

Last post by andysimpson « 14 Jun 2007, 12:31
Replies: 14
by brookie » 11 Jun 2007, 15:32

I need to tension my water-pump belt on my AAZ (diesel) engine. Fairly straight forward you would think but can't for the life of me see how it's...

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Last post by andysimpson
14 Jun 2007, 12:31
009 distributor is it an upgrade?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 13 Jun 2007, 20:09
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by Jonni » 09 Jun 2007, 19:37

The vacuum unit on my distributor is weak, apparently. Thiking about buying one of JK's cheapo non-brand 009s to replace it. Anyone got anything good...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
13 Jun 2007, 20:09
Vanagon Type 2: Fuel Systems (Need Manual)

Last post by Hacksawbob « 13 Jun 2007, 17:09
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by sportz » 13 Jun 2007, 17:03

I have a 1988 T25 Caravelle 2.1 Injection Engine Code DJ - Digijet. I need a copy of the Vanagon Type 2: Fuel Systems Manual which has a dedicated...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
13 Jun 2007, 17:09
power steering leaking

Last post by ally « 13 Jun 2007, 13:57
Replies: 6
by ally » 11 Jun 2007, 11:33

Hello

My power steering rack is leaking both sides at the gators...I just took to a garage and he said a whole new rack..might it be the seals? It...

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Last post by ally
13 Jun 2007, 13:57
Oversize Pistons for DG Engine

Last post by gmiller « 13 Jun 2007, 13:39
Replies: 11
by gmiller » 09 Jun 2007, 17:50

I was browsing through a Volksworld mag and noticed somewhere selling 'recon' watercooled engines with oversize cyls & pistons, giving a displacement...

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Last post by gmiller
13 Jun 2007, 13:39

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