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Input shaft removal urgent help please

Last post by camper « 29 Aug 2006, 16:57
Replies: 7
by camper » 28 Aug 2006, 15:28

Okay i removed the circlip and slide the reverse gear towards the end of the shaft.Haynes manual said then unscrew the rear part of the shaft.Is this...

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Last post by camper
29 Aug 2006, 16:57
Push rod tube Seals Gone Again?!!!

Last post by Tex Ritter « 28 Aug 2006, 21:11
Replies: 5
by west E » 28 Aug 2006, 11:07

Can anyone explain why this happens?

I had an oil leak which was the puchrod tube seals. Replaced the seals and everthing ok, no leaks no smoke,...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
28 Aug 2006, 21:11
2.1 petrol Caravelle lacks power

Last post by chano « 28 Aug 2006, 17:16

by chano » 28 Aug 2006, 17:16

I was driving my 1990 2.1 petrol Caravelle yesterday when it coughed and spluttered for a couple of seconds. I pulled over, turned the engine off and...

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Last post by chano
28 Aug 2006, 17:16
Oil high pressure sender

Last post by HarryMann « 28 Aug 2006, 00:41
Replies: 2
by KarlT » 27 Aug 2006, 20:45

Hi All

Just a quicky..............

Is the correct high pressure oil sender a white 1.6---2 bar one?

87' 2.1 DJ engine.

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Last post by HarryMann
28 Aug 2006, 00:41
brake upgrading

Last post by Simon Baxter « 27 Aug 2006, 20:47
Replies: 5
by MINI_BUS » 27 Aug 2006, 14:28

whats available to uprate the brakes a bit guys???

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Last post by Simon Baxter
27 Aug 2006, 20:47
Misfire & Cure

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Aug 2006, 20:08
Replies: 5
by blurb55 » 27 Aug 2006, 13:14

Coming back from Dorset van developed a misfire, so bad we had to Green Flag home.

Now at the same time I noticed a fanbelt was slipping and...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Aug 2006, 20:08
ca engine code?

Last post by Aidan « 27 Aug 2006, 08:52
Replies: 2
by joemcminn » 26 Aug 2006, 14:18

hello again,

just checked my fastback and apparently was supposed to have a 2.0ltr t25 engine in it but the code is ca025900?

is that a t25 or t2...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Aug 2006, 08:52
fuel guage testing

Last post by dink « 26 Aug 2006, 21:29

by dink » 26 Aug 2006, 21:29

the fuel guage is at best useless, is there a way i can test it to see which end is at fault, i've had a look in the back of the dash cluster and...

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Last post by dink
26 Aug 2006, 21:29
Conversion to 009 distributer

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Aug 2006, 15:55
Replies: 9
by texy » 24 Aug 2006, 10:30

Recently bought an '82 2ltr Aircooled campervan that I,ve had no end of problems with since I drove it home. How I managed to get it home from 140...

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Aug 2006, 15:55
Mystery cheep from dash area

Last post by cumbriankeith « 26 Aug 2006, 13:24
Replies: 9
by cumbriankeith » 25 Aug 2006, 11:49

Help me out - I'm puzzled...
I have heard on various, seemingly random, occasions a series of about 10 cheeps coming from the dash area on my camper....

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Last post by cumbriankeith
26 Aug 2006, 13:24
I need a late radiator cowling urgently.

Last post by Aidan « 26 Aug 2006, 11:47
Replies: 1
by dridgy » 25 Aug 2006, 06:33

Hi i need a late radiator cowling to fit the new rad i have just bought, also the brackets that hold rad to van.

If anyone has a old van they are...

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Last post by Aidan
26 Aug 2006, 11:47
where is the engine code?

Last post by Aidan « 26 Aug 2006, 11:24
Replies: 1
by joemcminn » 26 Aug 2006, 08:52

hello there,
may sound like a stupid question but where can i find out my engine code?
i bought a vw fastback with a 2.0 t25 engine fitted into it...

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Last post by Aidan
26 Aug 2006, 11:24
gearbox probs

Last post by ecinsregal « 25 Aug 2006, 22:56
Replies: 4
by ecinsregal » 25 Aug 2006, 21:05

Can anyone tell me why when my van gets hot I sometimes have to struggle like hell to get it out of first gear? .Rest of gears are fine.

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Last post by ecinsregal
25 Aug 2006, 22:56
Replacement Carburettors for 2.0ltr A/C

Last post by richnewton « 25 Aug 2006, 17:48
Replies: 2
by mike the van » 24 Aug 2006, 12:18

Just about to drop engine to go off for a recon, have got round to thinking about changing carb set up, solexes are probably life expired.
Any...

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Last post by richnewton
25 Aug 2006, 17:48
what engine

Last post by timthetrader « 25 Aug 2006, 13:25
Replies: 8
by timthetrader » 24 Aug 2006, 16:16

Hi all I have a 1990 autohomes 1915 petrol so what engine have a got?

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Last post by timthetrader
25 Aug 2006, 13:25
Thermostat pipe removal

Last post by Stevie H « 25 Aug 2006, 05:26
Replies: 4
by Stevie H » 22 Aug 2006, 22:22

Whilst flushing my coolant system I noticed a leak in the 'T' piece coming off the bottom of the water pump. Will it require heat to remove this...

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Last post by Stevie H
25 Aug 2006, 05:26
Aircooled Gearbox linkage question

Last post by geordie skydiver « 24 Aug 2006, 19:43
Replies: 4
by skyever » 23 Aug 2006, 17:08

Hi all, Have just bought an Aircooled 2 litre gearbox to put on my 86 diesel but am unsure of what linkage I need. Do I need the 2000cc linkage or...

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Last post by geordie skydiver
24 Aug 2006, 19:43
timing marks on aaz

Last post by strat1 « 24 Aug 2006, 15:17
Replies: 11
by strat1 » 18 Aug 2006, 07:17

Hi, can anyone tell me if there are timing marks on the crankshaft pulley on the aaz engine?
If not any suggestions on how to find tdc when the...

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Last post by strat1
24 Aug 2006, 15:17
Speedo

Last post by T2Andy « 24 Aug 2006, 13:58
Replies: 12
by John Hamilton » 12 Jul 2006, 16:55

My speedo is out by 7mph - can it be adjusted if not what is the answer please. Tyres are the correct size.

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Last post by T2Andy
24 Aug 2006, 13:58
1989 1.9 watercooled transporter not firing

Last post by jammcd649 « 24 Aug 2006, 12:22
Replies: 15
by jammcd649 » 17 Aug 2006, 17:28
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Hi everyone,

I've just become a member and this is my first of probably many posts!
We bought a 1989 1.9 watercooled transporter just over a week...
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Last post by jammcd649
24 Aug 2006, 12:22
Right ENGINE modding

Last post by MINI_BUS « 22 Aug 2006, 18:14

by MINI_BUS » 22 Aug 2006, 18:14

hi guys starting to look for ideas on the engine got a type 4 1970cc how to I make her fast with out hurting her any recomendation on peeps to do the...

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Last post by MINI_BUS
22 Aug 2006, 18:14
Gearbox Bits

Last post by Canaldrifter « 22 Aug 2006, 15:39
Replies: 10
by Canaldrifter » 21 Aug 2006, 20:08

On changing the oil in my 5 speed gearbox, my tame, and very excellent fitter found these small bits in the drained oil. There was nothing on the...

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Last post by Canaldrifter
22 Aug 2006, 15:39
Engine Problems

Last post by monkeynut « 21 Aug 2006, 21:15
Replies: 8
by TheDutch » 16 Aug 2006, 20:12

Hi,

I have been getting a 1980 2.0l A/C camper back on the road after being sat for 6 years or so, and despite sounding mechanically good and...

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Last post by monkeynut
21 Aug 2006, 21:15
Jumpy Timing

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Aug 2006, 20:01
Replies: 6
by KarlT » 20 Aug 2006, 18:38

Hi All

While a friend was checking emission levels the other day he put a timing light on while engine was ticking over.

The little groove in the...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 Aug 2006, 20:01
air or water? that is the question.

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 21 Aug 2006, 19:39
Replies: 27
by mabelthebus » 17 Aug 2006, 15:02
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I have been looking for a t25, I have a lowish budget. I need a four berth bus ideally. So far I have found rough watercooled models but some...
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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
21 Aug 2006, 19:39
And it all seemed to be going so well....

Last post by toomanytoys « 21 Aug 2006, 19:18
Replies: 1
by irish.david » 21 Aug 2006, 16:31

My engine swap was nearly complete when in the space of 20 mins i managed to strip the threads of my sump plug and discovered a leak from the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
21 Aug 2006, 19:18
Broken Fuel Gauge

Last post by Aidan « 21 Aug 2006, 10:52
Replies: 3
by Ian_Fearn » 20 Aug 2006, 21:39

Any ideas where i should start looking for the fault?

Is any part of this notorious for failure?

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Last post by Aidan
21 Aug 2006, 10:52
Chuckle Brothers Tappets

Last post by Fritz « 21 Aug 2006, 07:58
Replies: 1
by CovKid » 21 Aug 2006, 07:52

ChickenKoop and I were adjusting the tappets on his Aircooled T25 and we have to admit its a two person job to say the least. Getting both rockers on...

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Last post by Fritz
21 Aug 2006, 07:58
Fuel Pump

Last post by TheDutch « 20 Aug 2006, 16:08
Replies: 6
by gwa » 18 Aug 2006, 12:26

Hello,

My fuel pump has gone kaput, so I am going to have to swap to an electric one, How difficult is this ?

Anyone got any hints or tips ?...

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Last post by TheDutch
20 Aug 2006, 16:08
Van Down.any idea's?

Last post by muppet « 20 Aug 2006, 16:06
Replies: 13
by muppet » 04 Aug 2006, 13:54

Hi all

Just returned from a holiday in weymouth. No problems with van, 1.9 watercooled transporter. Had no problems until nearly home, going along...

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Last post by muppet
20 Aug 2006, 16:06
spark plug/cylinder head problems

Last post by Fritz « 19 Aug 2006, 21:31
Replies: 7
by Pilks » 14 Aug 2006, 18:09

Help
Need some advice.coming home from my hols and suddenly the van starts making some horrible noises, manage to get her home and have a look.

Well...

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Last post by Fritz
19 Aug 2006, 21:31
In the blue - coolant

Last post by fried chicken « 18 Aug 2006, 18:53
Replies: 7
by fried chicken » 17 Aug 2006, 20:36

Just looked at a van for sale which has been sat for a year and has blue coolant in it. Owner says it just had water in it when he bought it 14...

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Last post by fried chicken
18 Aug 2006, 18:53
Strange fuel pump behaviour

Last post by Fritz « 18 Aug 2006, 13:27
Replies: 3
by irish.david » 16 Aug 2006, 15:04

After a titanic struggle i'm finally ready to test run the 2.1DJ i've installed in my van. However, whenever i turn on the ignition the fuel pump...

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Last post by Fritz
18 Aug 2006, 13:27
Water pump replacement

Last post by Ollyboy « 18 Aug 2006, 12:30
Replies: 2
by Ollyboy » 18 Aug 2006, 11:10

Hi!

I have bought a new water pump to replace the old noisy one which is on its last legs. After looking at the manual it looks like a reasonably...

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Last post by Ollyboy
18 Aug 2006, 12:30
1.6TD issues!

Last post by strat1 « 18 Aug 2006, 09:27
Replies: 4
by Bathsheba » 16 Aug 2006, 08:54

Hi

I've had ongoing problems with my 1.6TD over the last couple of months. Basically, it runs fine for a few days, then won't start - turns over,...

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Last post by strat1
18 Aug 2006, 09:27
how big is a T25 fuel tank??

Last post by Dan Wood « 18 Aug 2006, 09:13
Replies: 7
by busbuddy » 16 Aug 2006, 21:23

I had been led to believe that it holds 60 litres but I have now filled my gipsy 3 times with over 65 litres, yesterday I put in 68.93 litres and it...

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Last post by Dan Wood
18 Aug 2006, 09:13
Master Cylinder.

Last post by trickydicky « 17 Aug 2006, 19:29
Replies: 5
by trickydicky » 09 Aug 2006, 07:23

For weeks of feeling smug I have now come back to the usuall T25 ownership :evil:
I have the little puddle of fluid in the cab with a damp brake...

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Last post by trickydicky
17 Aug 2006, 19:29
Original twin carbs or single progressive?

Last post by richnewton « 17 Aug 2006, 18:41
Replies: 1
by geordie skydiver » 17 Aug 2006, 18:03

Hi,

I have a 2.0L A/C Westy still fitted with the original twin carbs (pretty badly set up to be honest). I have lying around here a complete 32/36...

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Last post by richnewton
17 Aug 2006, 18:41
huge oil leak.help please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Last post by OLD ONE « 17 Aug 2006, 08:17
Replies: 1
by ciaran19752006 » 16 Aug 2006, 22:52

hello all.
i recently sold my 1600 Aircooled very reluctantly,but took it back as it developed a rather large oil leak.
anyway, it is leaking between...

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Last post by OLD ONE
17 Aug 2006, 08:17
turbos

Last post by R0B « 16 Aug 2006, 22:28
Replies: 5
by R0B » 16 Aug 2006, 17:45

heres a spare 1.6td one i have.....

heres another im told is from a 1.6 td....

the question is did vw make more than one type..

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Last post by R0B
16 Aug 2006, 22:28
Help! White Smoke

Last post by CovKid « 16 Aug 2006, 21:19
Replies: 1
by sauce1001 » 16 Aug 2006, 18:07

Just driven my van (1981 1600 air cooled) about 15 miles and thick white smoke started pouring from the exhaust. I had just topped up the oil and...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Aug 2006, 21:19
Exhaust issues answers needed

Last post by Peacemaker vw « 16 Aug 2006, 20:22
Replies: 11
by Peacemaker vw » 15 Aug 2006, 16:58

my exhaust went this morning so i now sound lik a want to be boy racer !!! :evil: it a 1900 DG does any body know if i can use some J tubes and merge...

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Last post by Peacemaker vw
16 Aug 2006, 20:22
Gear selection problems

Last post by stuckin88 « 16 Aug 2006, 20:03
Replies: 2
by KJH » 16 Aug 2006, 11:02

Hi all,

My 1990 T25 Panel van has problems getting gears - mainly reverse. It had a new VAG gearbox 40k ago, so I suspect linkage.

Are there any...

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Last post by stuckin88
16 Aug 2006, 20:03
carb problems with a 1600 CT engine

Last post by richnewton « 16 Aug 2006, 08:08
Replies: 9
by jono » 10 Aug 2006, 16:17

I've just found this forum and am hoping that somebody might be able to help me with a a long running problem. I've got a 1981 1600cc T25 camper with...

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Last post by richnewton
16 Aug 2006, 08:08
1.6D engine issues...

Last post by blue « 16 Aug 2006, 08:05
Replies: 2
by blue » 14 Aug 2006, 07:06

Hi all, apologies first for a long post, but I have to get this stuff answered quickly, as time is running out, and money is tight.

I have two...

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Last post by blue
16 Aug 2006, 08:05
rusted rear wishbone

Last post by dridgy « 15 Aug 2006, 19:29
Replies: 3
by dridgy » 26 Jun 2006, 13:30

just jacked me van up and i noticed that the nearside rear wishbone bottom is rusting out.
can you still buy these? german and swedish dont list them...

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Last post by dridgy
15 Aug 2006, 19:29
Petrol Leak When tank full

Last post by CovKid « 15 Aug 2006, 12:58
Replies: 9
by west E » 09 Aug 2006, 17:26

This might sound daft but here it goes,

I filled my van with fuel to the max. Paid for fuel, returned to my van which stunk of petrol. When I looked...

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Last post by CovKid
15 Aug 2006, 12:58
Coolant top up tank level

Last post by bridoom « 15 Aug 2006, 09:55
Replies: 5
by bridoom » 14 Aug 2006, 09:08

2nd day in a row that I've checked the coolant level in the top up tank (behind number plate) & 2nd day in a row that the level is WAY too high....

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Last post by bridoom
15 Aug 2006, 09:55
squeaky under braking

Last post by blurb55 « 14 Aug 2006, 22:23
Replies: 10
by blurb55 » 09 Aug 2006, 19:02

hoped not to be back here so soon - buggrit!

ok the problem is rear nearside rear.
When braking both in gear and out of gear there is a clunking...

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Last post by blurb55
14 Aug 2006, 22:23
Oil Radiator?

Last post by Macflai « 14 Aug 2006, 18:25
Replies: 10
by Macflai » 12 Aug 2006, 13:45

Hello! :wink:

I have got an oil radiator from an old Mitsubishi Canter and my idea is to install it on my van... (1.6Td) what do I need to install...

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Last post by Macflai
14 Aug 2006, 18:25

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