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GTD Upgrade???

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 13 Jun 2007, 12:02
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by fireturk » 12 Jun 2007, 17:07

Just purchased a gtd off a friend,with a view to put into my pickup...garage have just phoned and have said this will not fit???
Can anyone give me...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
13 Jun 2007, 12:02
Anti freeze recommendations please

Last post by jamesc76 « 13 Jun 2007, 10:30
Replies: 10
by Other-Power » 11 Jun 2007, 17:00

Hi all,

1.6 n/a D

Well Im driving back from Cornwall to Kent at the end of the week and the water pump has got a nasty clicking noise like the...

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Last post by jamesc76
13 Jun 2007, 10:30
driveshaft parts

Last post by toomanytoys « 13 Jun 2007, 09:17
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by graeme1210 » 12 Jun 2007, 12:02

I also posted this in alternaltive engines section but I think tech q&a may be more suitable)

I'll finally be taking out my 1.6D cs and fitting my...

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Last post by toomanytoys
13 Jun 2007, 09:17
timing

Last post by skins « 13 Jun 2007, 08:34
Replies: 3
by skins » 12 Jun 2007, 22:05

stupid question myabe but btdc means to the right of the 0 mark and atdc means to the left of 0 mark - and when setting timing at idle with...

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Last post by skins
13 Jun 2007, 08:34
how many diesel filters is there?

Last post by Other-Power « 13 Jun 2007, 06:30
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by "WEAZLECHIN" » 11 Jun 2007, 19:45

its started smoking(light smoke) and juddering until my foot is to the floor then it stops but is underpowered, so i presumed fuel starvation.
there...

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Last post by Other-Power
13 Jun 2007, 06:30
Anyone running Air suspension on T3

Last post by Other-Power « 13 Jun 2007, 06:17
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by Hannover Heritage » 12 Jun 2007, 22:30

Hi There,

Just wondered if anyone has converted to air on this forum and what they've used for the shock?

Thinking of converting to do away with OG...

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Last post by Other-Power
13 Jun 2007, 06:17
top arms.

Last post by Simon Baxter « 12 Jun 2007, 21:33
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by BLUG » 12 Jun 2007, 20:55

is it true that some welding is required to do the top arm bushes on the front suspension? it sez so in the haynes, to stop the bushes moving with...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
12 Jun 2007, 21:33
Dual vac distributor

Last post by jason k « 12 Jun 2007, 21:18
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by Brett » 12 Jun 2007, 18:59

Hi, can anyone help i have a 1980 2l Aircooled camper with dual vac dizzy unit, i believe that this vac unit isnt opperating correctly & im looking...

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Last post by jason k
12 Jun 2007, 21:18
Twin Webbers ICT/34

Last post by jason k « 12 Jun 2007, 21:16
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by Brett » 12 Jun 2007, 19:11

I have a 1980 2l a/c westy with Twin Webbers ICT/34 carb set up but i have had a number of probs with the performance, any tips? Not sure if i have...

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Last post by jason k
12 Jun 2007, 21:16
performance2

Last post by jason k « 12 Jun 2007, 21:14
Replies: 4
by skins » 12 Jun 2007, 19:23

ok - sure this is only a small problem but don't know how to fix

car idling ok
put foot down on accelerator slowly and engine increases revs...

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Last post by jason k
12 Jun 2007, 21:14
oil pressure switch stripped threads

Last post by Johnmck « 12 Jun 2007, 18:58
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by Johnmck » 11 Jun 2007, 20:55

2.0 CU air cooled
Had oil leak from oil pressure switch, got new switch, tried to fit have somehow stripped threads- suspect were doggy hence oil...

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Last post by Johnmck
12 Jun 2007, 18:58
Sump Plug Gone

Last post by The_blue « 12 Jun 2007, 18:18
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by Dubstar » 11 Jun 2007, 21:54

I was gonna do an oil change on a friends 1.9 waterboxer, but when I looked underneath to where the drain bolt should be there was some kind of metal...

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Last post by The_blue
12 Jun 2007, 18:18
Cold Stalling

Last post by The_blue « 12 Jun 2007, 18:16
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by Poddington » 10 Jun 2007, 20:57

Reckon this could be typical of older engines but...

When the van is cold, its very juddery and stalls easily. When I put the accelerator down,...

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Last post by The_blue
12 Jun 2007, 18:16
performance ac 1981

Last post by Rozzo « 12 Jun 2007, 17:35
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by skins » 12 Jun 2007, 09:14

yesterday timed engine and changed dodgy ht leads and balanced carbs - seems now to tick over fine and runs ok :) - although when throttle increased...

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Last post by Rozzo
12 Jun 2007, 17:35
power supply 1981 transporter camper ?

Last post by tonytech « 12 Jun 2007, 17:00
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by skins » 12 Jun 2007, 12:59

Does anyone know if there is likley to be a power supply that i can use for computer etc connected to the leisure battery or do i have to buy one of...

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Last post by tonytech
12 Jun 2007, 17:00
Rumbling Rear wheel drum and squeeking - replacement needed?

Last post by funbus3 « 12 Jun 2007, 16:57
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by winnie » 11 Jun 2007, 17:37

Have looked on Wiki for answers and have the haynes manual on my lap searching for answers! Any ideas wheter i'll need to replace the whole drum and...

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Last post by funbus3
12 Jun 2007, 16:57
replacing oil pressure switch

Last post by ermie571 « 12 Jun 2007, 13:54

by ermie571 » 12 Jun 2007, 13:54

1.9dg

high/low switch under/around water pump.

It was leaking oil. Found it was coming from sensor. Went to mechanic - replaced like for like - but...

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Last post by ermie571
12 Jun 2007, 13:54
AAZ/1Z

Last post by monkeynut « 11 Jun 2007, 21:12
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by thenaylortribe » 09 Jun 2007, 22:39

Question..whats the difference between the AAZ and 1Z engines?

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Last post by monkeynut
11 Jun 2007, 21:12
Is every petrol water cooled a wassboxer?

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 11 Jun 2007, 19:47
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by ZZ » 11 Jun 2007, 18:52

And if so is the wasserboxer engine weak and prone to trouble?
There is something about antifreeze!?
I am picking up my new van tomorrow.
It will...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
11 Jun 2007, 19:47
Cooling Fan

Last post by mib « 11 Jun 2007, 17:31
Replies: 4
by mib » 11 Jun 2007, 16:25

Hi,

Why do you think a switch was fitted on the dash board to turn the 2-speed cooling fan on/off manually?

I know for certain that the fan does...

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Last post by mib
11 Jun 2007, 17:31
Kangaroo behaviour again

Last post by matt « 11 Jun 2007, 16:07
Replies: 5
by Jonni » 08 Jun 2007, 19:23

My van is behaving like a kangaroo again. It does not rev consistently and cuts out. Whilst driving today I felt it go as I was trying to overtake in...

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Last post by matt
11 Jun 2007, 16:07
petrol tank

Last post by 155td « 11 Jun 2007, 11:56
Replies: 6
by 155td » 09 Jun 2007, 18:16

Hi does a late petrol tank inc filler neck fit an early one?

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Last post by 155td
11 Jun 2007, 11:56
Brake calipers 1982 2000cc air cooled- Girling or ATE?!?

Last post by shergy « 11 Jun 2007, 10:29
Replies: 5
by shergy » 09 Jun 2007, 13:57

Hi there,

Please can you help me dicepher which claipers I need.

I can't tell the difference looking at pictures on the web, is there an easy way...

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Last post by shergy
11 Jun 2007, 10:29
Buzzer sounds uphill

Last post by HarryMann « 11 Jun 2007, 10:06
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by btwix63 » 11 Jun 2007, 00:19

Hi.... I recently bought a 1989 T25 diesel 1.7cc. I've read through the forum questions and through the tech help and can't find any answers to why...

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Last post by HarryMann
11 Jun 2007, 10:06
Knockin from the rear got the mech's puzzled

Last post by owlets « 11 Jun 2007, 08:17
Replies: 22
by macthejaffa » 19 Mar 2007, 20:42
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Evenin all.......Had a strange knocking noise coming from the offside rear wheel over the last couple of months, I've taken it to a mech and he...
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Last post by owlets
11 Jun 2007, 08:17
Heater control valve

Last post by T'Onion « 11 Jun 2007, 06:19
Replies: 2
by T'Onion » 10 Jun 2007, 13:17

can't see them on europarts or gsf , anyone know the vag part number or does anyone know if any other VW one will fit , ie golf ?
really want a new...

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Last post by T'Onion
11 Jun 2007, 06:19
slight judder

Last post by camper « 10 Jun 2007, 20:19
Replies: 7
by skins » 10 Jun 2007, 15:43

ok just took car (1981 a/c) for a run and seems to be running okish - however, when the car is at rest there is a judder every now and then.
What I...

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Last post by camper
10 Jun 2007, 20:19
Why can't I get the horn..........

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Jun 2007, 20:13
Replies: 2
by KarlT » 10 Jun 2007, 19:34

.....to work?...... :lol:

Wanted to up-grade my horn to something that sounds abit more manly.

Tried a double one off my old...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Jun 2007, 20:13
009 distributor is it an upgrade?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 10 Jun 2007, 16:22
Replies: 2
by Jonni » 09 Jun 2007, 19:31

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
10 Jun 2007, 16:22
Gearbox flange seals stockist

Last post by camper « 10 Jun 2007, 13:22
Replies: 7
by camper » 09 Jun 2007, 04:39

I looked on justkampers website for gearbox flange seals they dont appear to list them.Apart from going to a VW main agent to order where else can...

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Last post by camper
10 Jun 2007, 13:22
mobile tuning

Last post by skins « 10 Jun 2007, 13:17

by skins » 10 Jun 2007, 13:17

Anyone know anyone who can do mobile (at home) vw a/c tuning near cambridge?

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Last post by skins
10 Jun 2007, 13:17
cooling system wate amount? please

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 09 Jun 2007, 21:45
Replies: 3
by Other-Power » 08 Jun 2007, 20:09

hey girls and guys

As i just rembered that there is three liters of best wales puddle water kicking about in my cooling system from back in...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
09 Jun 2007, 21:45
worn engine - oily plugs

Last post by ermie571 « 09 Jun 2007, 20:34
Replies: 11
by ermie571 » 06 Jun 2007, 07:55

My 1.9dg is showing signs of being worn....

slow loss of oil - no leaks - but oily plugs and heavy black deposits on plugs. So, burnig oil/ and or...

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Last post by ermie571
09 Jun 2007, 20:34
Gearbox code

Last post by cumbriankeith « 09 Jun 2007, 19:24
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by REN » 09 Jun 2007, 18:56

Hi,
Where abouts on the gearbox should i find the code and does anyone know what is the correct code for a 2ltr Aircooled box.

Do they all have the...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
09 Jun 2007, 19:24
Petrol tank

Last post by 155td « 09 Jun 2007, 18:16

by 155td » 09 Jun 2007, 18:16

Could anyone tell me if a petrol tank from a late van inc the filler neck fit a 82 van?

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Last post by 155td
09 Jun 2007, 18:16
sheared cylinder head stud

Last post by orcecaveman « 09 Jun 2007, 10:15
Replies: 15
by bartlby bus » 04 Jun 2007, 22:18
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sheared a cylinder head stud on my 1.9 watercooled veegee reconditioned engine just out of waranty oo makes you annoyed
it was coroded
any one know...
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Last post by orcecaveman
09 Jun 2007, 10:15
Petrol engine question

Last post by phade « 09 Jun 2007, 07:07
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by futurecut » 07 Jun 2007, 11:02

I'm looking for a T4 for various reasons, don't really want to part with my bus but as i'm heading to the alps for a long time i think more economy,...

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Last post by phade
09 Jun 2007, 07:07
performance gearbox's

Last post by toomanytoys « 08 Jun 2007, 13:55
Replies: 13
by wolfie » 06 Jun 2007, 22:17

is there anyone out there that produces performance parts for t25 box's?

i belive cogbox? builds decent performance box's do they have a website? i...

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Last post by toomanytoys
08 Jun 2007, 13:55
Weird brake problems - Binding and stiff pedal

Last post by Doodleboink « 08 Jun 2007, 13:26
Replies: 4
by Doodleboink » 04 Jun 2007, 15:31

Front nearside and rear offside binded up a bit yesterday. Gave the stop pedal a good pump while stationary (engine running) and all seemed fine....

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Last post by Doodleboink
08 Jun 2007, 13:26
A Large Bang - Not a misfire

Last post by andysimpson « 07 Jun 2007, 20:06
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by shaz and dan's van » 07 Jun 2007, 19:55

1982 Watercooled 1.9DF engine

We arrived back from Bashtie on Friday & the van appeared to run really well, completing 6-700 miles. When we got back...

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Last post by andysimpson
07 Jun 2007, 20:06
grrrr, T3s! (starter motor)

Last post by Joda « 07 Jun 2007, 20:04
Replies: 29
by uniB » 18 May 2007, 17:50
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I've had my nice shiny camper for 2 weeks, was all set to pop off to Alltypes tomorrow and his starter motor dies in Tesco's petrol station (at rush...
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Last post by Joda
07 Jun 2007, 20:04
PLEASE HELP ME IM NOT VERY TALL, BREATHER TANK INFO

Last post by brookie « 07 Jun 2007, 12:45
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by dazzzer1 » 06 Jun 2007, 21:39

I have refitted the fuel tank and its all in place BUT when ive rummaged around re fitting the breather pipes there is one i cant find a fitting...

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Last post by brookie
07 Jun 2007, 12:45
NO FIRST OR SECOND GEAR ANY IDEAS?

Last post by gazza « 06 Jun 2007, 17:39
Replies: 10
by gazza » 01 Jun 2007, 16:43

1984 1.9 wbx 4-speed gearbox.
Managed to limp home in third and fourth gear because the first and second gears will not engage in fact there appears...

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Last post by gazza
06 Jun 2007, 17:39
fuel expansion tank hoses

Last post by jason k « 06 Jun 2007, 16:02
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by bradcab » 06 Jun 2007, 12:52

Hello there,

this has probably been asked before

but what is the correct internal diameter for the flexi hoses the run from the fuel tank the...

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Last post by jason k
06 Jun 2007, 16:02
Fitting a oil pressure sender

Last post by SteveW « 06 Jun 2007, 10:31
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by KarlT » 06 Jun 2007, 08:21

Hi oh' wise Oracles!

Have found a 5 bar VDO oil pressure gauge.

Was thinking of wiring up a sender.

Spoke to J Kampers they sell senders for £56 !...

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Last post by SteveW
06 Jun 2007, 10:31
AAZ Not starting

Last post by Dubkopfeyellow « 06 Jun 2007, 07:25
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by Dubkopfeyellow » 04 Jun 2007, 06:44
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Put my AAZ in at the weekend, everything went fairly smoothly went for the big start up and nothing, starter worked fine before?

Now all i get is a...
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Last post by Dubkopfeyellow
06 Jun 2007, 07:25
slow up hills?>

Last post by jason k « 05 Jun 2007, 21:20
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by smithybluebus » 27 May 2007, 16:18
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hi all got a type25 81 2liter Aircooled drives ok on the flat goes about 65mph but soon as it sees a hill or slope on the motorway down it goes too...
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Last post by jason k
05 Jun 2007, 21:20
aaz fuel consumption

Last post by lambrettalee « 05 Jun 2007, 21:03
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by lambrettalee » 10 May 2007, 14:08
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the new AAZ lump will be dropped in at the weekend to replace the 1.6td, what should i expect per gallon... the 1.6td has never done less than 30...
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Last post by lambrettalee
05 Jun 2007, 21:03
Type 25 Servicing.

Last post by Hacksawbob « 05 Jun 2007, 19:57
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by Comic Karma » 05 Jun 2007, 12:13

Hi Guys,

Can anyone recommend a garage or bloke in the Worcestershire area that can carry out servicing on a T 25?

Thanking you..............

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Last post by Hacksawbob
05 Jun 2007, 19:57
solid tappets t25

Last post by jonnyshowbiz « 05 Jun 2007, 10:46
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by jonnyshowbiz » 26 May 2007, 11:24

hi guys
just a little one i need to set the tappets on me van 2lt a/c but the hydraulic tappets have been replaced with solids, any ideas on gap...

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Last post by jonnyshowbiz
05 Jun 2007, 10:46

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