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Twin solex 2ltr air cooled carbs, a 1.9 water cooled engine?

Last post by jonk65 « 13 Sep 2006, 20:58

by jonk65 » 13 Sep 2006, 20:58

I have just bought twin solex carbs off a 2ltr air cooled. Will these fit my 1.9 water cooled engine and what will the fuel consumption be like? :?:

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Last post by jonk65
13 Sep 2006, 20:58
ATF fluid for cleaning diesel engine injector question

Last post by camper « 13 Sep 2006, 19:43

by camper » 13 Sep 2006, 19:43

I think i have read a method for cleaning the diesel fuel injectors for 1.6 /1.9 engines.Is this okay to fill up the fuel filter with ATF ie...

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Last post by camper
13 Sep 2006, 19:43
Fuel Gauge Mind of its own?

Last post by richnewton « 13 Sep 2006, 19:35
Replies: 2
by richnewton » 12 Sep 2006, 19:08

Mines got a mind of its own at the moment and ran out of fuel when it was reading quarter full.
any suggestions?

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Last post by richnewton
13 Sep 2006, 19:35
t25 DJ Auto westy hot starting problem

Last post by Arvi « 13 Sep 2006, 09:17
Replies: 2
by spaghetti » 12 Sep 2006, 20:41

I posted about this hot start problem a few months back and changed the inhibitor switch on the auto selector but it has made no difference. Having...

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Last post by Arvi
13 Sep 2006, 09:17
ARB-anti roll bars

Last post by billy739 « 13 Sep 2006, 08:26

by billy739 » 13 Sep 2006, 08:26

how many sizes were fitted to the 80-90 range?
i have 3 sizes, a small one then a 23 and a 25 mm.are ther any more?
no pattern seems to go on what...

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Last post by billy739
13 Sep 2006, 08:26
power steering

Last post by lhd « 12 Sep 2006, 22:36
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by davos » 11 Sep 2006, 21:54

hi just wanted to know if it was possible to have power steering fitted to a t25 did the later vans have it fitted ,also can you buy double glazed...

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Last post by lhd
12 Sep 2006, 22:36
T25 coolant hose

Last post by sdelasal « 12 Sep 2006, 21:21
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by barney » 12 Sep 2006, 13:10

Hi Folks

My T25 1.6TD is poorly and has a split coolant hose.

I'm finding it impossible to get a replacement - Any clues?

It's part no. 068 121...

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Last post by sdelasal
12 Sep 2006, 21:21
strange things happen

Last post by strangely brown « 12 Sep 2006, 14:13

by strangely brown » 12 Sep 2006, 14:13

Sitting at home bored this morning, so i decided to try and tweak the fuel injection system. The van was surging / bucking whilst in slow moving...

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Last post by strangely brown
12 Sep 2006, 14:13
Fuel line drains down over night???

Last post by Sinclair « 12 Sep 2006, 11:48
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by Sinclair » 07 Sep 2006, 11:36

Much turning over needed to pump it back up and restart. I've replaced the pump and the fuel line :? any ideas?

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Last post by Sinclair
12 Sep 2006, 11:48
noisey hydraulic tappet

Last post by jammcd649 « 12 Sep 2006, 09:24
Replies: 8
by paulw » 04 Sep 2006, 12:44

Since buying my 1986 t25 1.9 watercooled camper last year it has always had an intermitent noisey hyd tappet. On most start ups its smooth and quiet...

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Last post by jammcd649
12 Sep 2006, 09:24
Rear wheel bearings....

Last post by HarryMann « 11 Sep 2006, 23:54
Replies: 2
by javawolf » 11 Sep 2006, 21:08

On my MOT I got an advisory that there was play in the LH rear wheel bearing. Any ideas how much of a job they are to change? Can they be simply...

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Last post by HarryMann
11 Sep 2006, 23:54
fuel pipe diameter

Last post by CovKid « 11 Sep 2006, 22:32
Replies: 4
by SteveO » 11 Sep 2006, 18:44

Hi,sorry same question as asked befor,anyone got some fuel pipe of a 1.6 deisel,need to no diameter (inside/outside)as mines leaking,failed the...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Sep 2006, 22:32
Upper wishbone/control arm bushers (2wd)

Last post by lhd « 11 Sep 2006, 20:41
Replies: 16
by T'Onion » 30 Aug 2006, 10:57
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Noticed that i have some play in the upper wishbone/control arm and i think i need to replace the bushers,
Bently says to grind off spot weld and...
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Last post by lhd
11 Sep 2006, 20:41
Exhaust mounting probs

Last post by theredbaron « 11 Sep 2006, 19:57

by theredbaron » 11 Sep 2006, 19:57

Hi, I've got a 1.6 turbo diesel dropside and my offside exhaust rubber mountings keep shearing every few months. Does anyone know how I can stop this...

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Last post by theredbaron
11 Sep 2006, 19:57
missing tinware for CU 2.0aircooled engine

Last post by CovKid « 11 Sep 2006, 17:53
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by robintb » 11 Sep 2006, 12:54

Does anybody know where I can find some replacement tinware for my 2.0 Aircooled engine? - warm air duct lower and rear for both sides (as desribed...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Sep 2006, 17:53
board behind the front grill?

Last post by Bowton Lad « 11 Sep 2006, 14:24
Replies: 6
by Artio » 08 Sep 2006, 16:19

Hi,what purpose do the pieces of board behind the front grill serve.To reduce draughts? Mine keep falling down.How necessary are they?
Thanks
Artio

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Last post by Bowton Lad
11 Sep 2006, 14:24
Water pump belt..how the........

Last post by SplendiferousII « 10 Sep 2006, 10:02
Replies: 8
by glennyboy2 » 08 Sep 2006, 13:36

My water pump belty is screeching like a good 'un. Have looked at it and its loose.
How the bl***y hell do you tighten it? It looks like the bottom...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
10 Sep 2006, 10:02
stuck in gear

Last post by Plasticman « 08 Sep 2006, 20:59
Replies: 4
by ecinsregal » 07 Sep 2006, 21:25

Having struggled occasionaly to get my 4 speed out of first gear , it now refuses to point blank to come out , whether engine running or not. theres...

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Last post by Plasticman
08 Sep 2006, 20:59
Overheating radiator bleeding

Last post by Mocki « 08 Sep 2006, 12:07
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by hanloncole » 08 Sep 2006, 10:29

Fitted new engine Laurie pettit so good quality but overheats aftera short journey when drining in urban area, at speed on a roads its OK. When van...

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Last post by Mocki
08 Sep 2006, 12:07
Engine problems

Last post by OLD ONE « 08 Sep 2006, 10:51
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by Pilks » 08 Sep 2006, 10:16

Hi folks
I need some advice. Ive got a 2ltr Aircooled engine that has recently thrown a spark plug (number two). Any way I got a helicoli put in and...

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Last post by OLD ONE
08 Sep 2006, 10:51
wishbone hex bolts

Last post by TYG « 08 Sep 2006, 08:37
Replies: 4
by TYG » 07 Sep 2006, 22:20

:evil:

what is the size of the hex bolt on the upper wish bone and the bolts in upper ball joint ???

argghhhh

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Last post by TYG
08 Sep 2006, 08:37
Engine only runs at full throttle

Last post by toolsntat « 07 Sep 2006, 20:51
Replies: 12
by TheDutch » 05 Sep 2006, 21:20

Hot off the back of my fuel tank problem my CU engine is now stalling under idle or part load. After replacing the tank etc. the fuel filter would...

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Last post by toolsntat
07 Sep 2006, 20:51
diesel oil filler pipe: part number? (and handy source?)

Last post by R0B « 07 Sep 2006, 19:21
Replies: 4
by MacAoidh » 05 Sep 2006, 15:12

Me again...

Before I can get the van to the various places that will do the various things based on the generous advice I have received here I need...

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Last post by R0B
07 Sep 2006, 19:21
strange flappy sound

Last post by stevewright76 « 07 Sep 2006, 11:45
Replies: 6
by MINI_BUS » 27 Aug 2006, 14:26

was driving home yesterday and heard a strange flapping sound top engine up with oil check everything over and everthing seems fine thought it was...

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Last post by stevewright76
07 Sep 2006, 11:45
Oh crap!! Stripped a sump thread :(

Last post by HarryMann « 06 Sep 2006, 22:08
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by Mr Big » 06 Sep 2006, 21:22

1.6 N/A diesel btw... I was fitting a new rubber exhaust mount earlier. The only way I could get it on was by taking the oil filler tube off. I...

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Last post by HarryMann
06 Sep 2006, 22:08
telescopic push rod tubes

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Sep 2006, 13:53
Replies: 2
by paulw » 06 Sep 2006, 12:58

Does anyone know where i can a telescopic push rod tube from.
I only need 1, its for 1986 T25 1.9 (DG) water cooled.
Thanks

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Last post by kevtherev
06 Sep 2006, 13:53
Oil Leak - Noddy Question from a Newbie

Last post by lels99 « 06 Sep 2006, 09:56
Replies: 21
by lels99 » 04 Sep 2006, 15:24
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Hi everyone,

Apologies in advance as I know that this topic has been done to death but we need some help. We have a 1.6 TD Westy LHD that we haven't...
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Last post by lels99
06 Sep 2006, 09:56
whining gear box

Last post by ally « 06 Sep 2006, 09:43
Replies: 13
by ally » 24 Aug 2006, 22:07

i bought some molyslip - where do i put it?

Also how do i check the gearbox has enough fluid and whats the best one to top it up with?

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Last post by ally
06 Sep 2006, 09:43
DG ignition fault

Last post by Pootle « 06 Sep 2006, 09:06
Replies: 5
by 1360rallye » 05 Sep 2006, 12:11

I have DG engined van that runs quite roughly when pottering along 10-15 mph. It doesn't misfire it's just not it's usual smooth self - it kind of...

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Last post by Pootle
06 Sep 2006, 09:06
Water pipe part no?

Last post by Grun « 06 Sep 2006, 08:59
Replies: 1
by futurecut » 05 Sep 2006, 20:29

Can someone pls give me the part number for the water pipe goes over the l.h.s exhaust and then vertically up to the thermostat housing on my 88DG?...

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Last post by Grun
06 Sep 2006, 08:59
Early 1.9 Lump into late 2.1 van >>>HELP

Last post by Mocki « 05 Sep 2006, 11:58
Replies: 1
by merseysidebossman » 05 Sep 2006, 11:41

Tryin to get an early 1.9 in to my late 2.1 engine bay.
Ive dumped the injection as I want to keep the carb set up.

Do I need a new water...

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Last post by Mocki
05 Sep 2006, 11:58
Snapped anti roll bar straight link.

Last post by geordie skydiver « 05 Sep 2006, 10:27
Replies: 4
by geordie skydiver » 30 Aug 2006, 11:41

So my Westy has been making a clunking noise every now and then under the right front wheel, I peered under there today and the anti roll bar...

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Last post by geordie skydiver
05 Sep 2006, 10:27
Push rod tube seals.

Last post by Tex Ritter « 04 Sep 2006, 08:46
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by geordie skydiver » 03 Sep 2006, 19:45

Well, the engine that had been stood for 10 years and I fitted into my Westy (2.0L Aircooled) seems to be leaking oil from the push rod seals and...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
04 Sep 2006, 08:46
Big Fuel Tank Leak!

Last post by TheDutch « 03 Sep 2006, 21:16
Replies: 5
by TheDutch » 31 Aug 2006, 13:36

So my project to get a 6-years-parked-up T25 back on the road was complete except for the test drive. Managed to go from London to Brighton and back...

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Last post by TheDutch
03 Sep 2006, 21:16
Smoke from breather pipe & oil filler neck

Last post by HarryMann « 03 Sep 2006, 19:06
Replies: 3
by 3rustateers » 03 Sep 2006, 18:48

Noticed a small amount of white smoke from the oil filler neck when cap removed. Pulled off breather pipe to air filter - bit smokey there too....

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Last post by HarryMann
03 Sep 2006, 19:06
Thumping noise under my feet?

Last post by Balaclava « 03 Sep 2006, 16:27
Replies: 9
by Balaclava » 23 Aug 2006, 00:01

My old van has just come back from a long trip around Wales. It's still going great but coming back I noticed an occasional thumping noise under my...

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Last post by Balaclava
03 Sep 2006, 16:27
intermittant temperature guage

Last post by chipster1 « 03 Sep 2006, 13:40
Replies: 2
by spareuser » 03 Sep 2006, 10:59

I have a 1.9 water cooled engine, and have recently noticed my water temp guage is intermittant :( , what could cause this and would this stop the...

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Last post by chipster1
03 Sep 2006, 13:40
1600 CT ENGINE CARB PROBLEMS

Last post by jono « 03 Sep 2006, 13:25
Replies: 7
by ROBERTEVANS68 » 25 Aug 2006, 20:44

Hi
Can anyone tell me if these carbs are fitted to anything else or if you can get them new/replacement... Or even of anyone that can repair mine....

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Last post by jono
03 Sep 2006, 13:25
missing vacuum hose??

Last post by Fritz « 02 Sep 2006, 23:41
Replies: 3
by ermie571 » 30 Aug 2006, 22:08

hello folks,

could peeps pleeeeze have a ganders at the piccies below and tell me if I have a vacuum hose missing....and if I do, where should it...

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Last post by Fritz
02 Sep 2006, 23:41
Tracking Figures

Last post by guz « 01 Sep 2006, 23:55
Replies: 1
by Popeye- Doyle » 01 Sep 2006, 20:56

Can anyone tell me what the tracking figures are for a 1985 1.9 Petrol 'Westy Joker'?

Today i took my bus into a local tyre centre to get the...

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Last post by guz
01 Sep 2006, 23:55
fuel smell

Last post by RedSquirrel « 01 Sep 2006, 11:38
Replies: 2
by ally » 01 Sep 2006, 07:02

hello again!

I can smell fuel when i get out of my van after a drive..

I've recently secured the breather pipe so thats ok, might it be the...

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Last post by RedSquirrel
01 Sep 2006, 11:38
fuel sender swap,please help kind sir's xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Last post by oldiguana « 31 Aug 2006, 20:12
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by oldiguana » 30 Aug 2006, 07:00

eyup ducks,i think i need to replace the sender in me diesel camel,cause it registers all the way down to 1/3 then stays there no matter how empty so...

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Last post by oldiguana
31 Aug 2006, 20:12
New engine

Last post by kevtherev « 31 Aug 2006, 14:00
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by Ray » 31 Aug 2006, 12:57

Having a new vw factory2.1 fitted after failure of my previous recon rubbish of 2kmiles. The garage tell that on my previous 2.1 there were no...

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Last post by kevtherev
31 Aug 2006, 14:00
telescopic push rod tube

Last post by kevtherev « 31 Aug 2006, 10:35
Replies: 13
by jammcd649 » 29 Aug 2006, 21:53

Hi there,

I've been after a telescopic push rod tube for my 1.9 dg. I've so far tried eurocarparts and gsf but neither stock them anymore. Any ideas...

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Last post by kevtherev
31 Aug 2006, 10:35
injection pump replacing, garage...

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 31 Aug 2006, 06:50
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by aml » 30 Aug 2006, 14:49

hiya!
i need to replace my injection pump, in t25 1.6D.
i got a new pump, it`s not too much work, but i will need special tool, to configure the...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
31 Aug 2006, 06:50
Round metal thingy and brakes.

Last post by Dubstar « 30 Aug 2006, 15:53
Replies: 10
by Dubstar » 29 Aug 2006, 22:20

Can nybody tell me what the strange round metal hole in my dashboard is?It looks like a small cigarette lighter, but with some sort of eletrical...

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Last post by Dubstar
30 Aug 2006, 15:53
Weird revs-related power loss on 2.1

Last post by Russel « 30 Aug 2006, 12:15
Replies: 6
by syncroandy » 29 Aug 2006, 18:39

1990 Syncro 2.1 MV Digifant, running sweet since I got the van in 2003, apart from occasional mild Vanagon-syndrome which I haven't been bothered...

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Last post by Russel
30 Aug 2006, 12:15
fuel consumption and carburettor

Last post by edmundator « 29 Aug 2006, 21:51
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by edmundator » 29 Aug 2006, 20:50

('82 T25 air-cooled 2-litre)

I regularly measured my fuel consumption over the >2000 miles I have just done on my tour of Ireland. Even over a long...

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Last post by edmundator
29 Aug 2006, 21:51
Diesel cold start cable woes.

Last post by brookie « 29 Aug 2006, 21:15
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by bradcab » 26 Aug 2006, 20:10

The fuel pump has a cold start cable atached but I think its off a smaller car as its only a foot n half long with choke knob still on the end!

The...

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Last post by brookie
29 Aug 2006, 21:15
Where's the engine code located?

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Aug 2006, 17:22
Replies: 3
by MacAoidh » 29 Aug 2006, 16:19

Can anyone tell me where to read the engine code to find out what kind of diesel I've got? I already know it's a slow, oily one; more detail is...

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Aug 2006, 17:22

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