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Last post by Macflai « 14 Aug 2006, 13:45
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by ally » 13 Aug 2006, 21:14

ok so its been raining!

Near my excellorator peddle its all wet! And if i feel under the dash on the right i can feel water.

I've used some...

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Last post by Macflai
14 Aug 2006, 13:45
expansion tank

Last post by DiscoDave « 13 Aug 2006, 22:23
Replies: 5
by yogi » 12 Aug 2006, 13:46

have just changed coolant and bled system 2 or 3 times, have noticed when the engine is well up to temp, pressure in the system is escaping through...

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Last post by DiscoDave
13 Aug 2006, 22:23
Help, My engine has gone up the spout...

Last post by Diamond Hell « 13 Aug 2006, 21:18
Replies: 3
by marcawalker » 13 Aug 2006, 19:01

Whilst on my first day of my 2 week holiday i drove all the way to cornwall (5 hours driving) and i broke down. The rac came and told me my engine...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
13 Aug 2006, 21:18
Gearbox

Last post by billy739 « 13 Aug 2006, 19:36
Replies: 5
by Bugger it » 13 Aug 2006, 10:40

I have a 4 speed gearbox on my 2.1cc is it worth me changing it for a 5 speed, as I heard the final drives are the same?
Cheers Sam

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Last post by billy739
13 Aug 2006, 19:36
Rear brakes

Last post by HarryMann « 13 Aug 2006, 12:41
Replies: 9
by sauce1001 » 12 Aug 2006, 03:29

I'm changing the cylinders and shoes this weekend, any helpful hints or advice greatly appreciated!

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Last post by HarryMann
13 Aug 2006, 12:41
coolant pipes

Last post by stick « 13 Aug 2006, 12:05
Replies: 6
by stick » 11 Aug 2006, 16:34

just been told overheating on water cooled van is down to coolant pipes full length of van rotting and been advised to change to nylon pipes ....

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Last post by stick
13 Aug 2006, 12:05
Unleaded petrol

Last post by sauce1001 « 12 Aug 2006, 22:18
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by sauce1001 » 12 Aug 2006, 21:19

Can anyone tell me if a 1981 1600 t25 Aircooled can run ok on unleaded?

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Last post by sauce1001
12 Aug 2006, 22:18
Tappety Tap!!

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Aug 2006, 18:43
Replies: 5
by Stevie H » 12 Aug 2006, 08:04

Hi! After MOT'ing my van I'm settling down to using it lots. It seems to me that the engine sounds a bit 'tappety'. It's a 2.1 DJ. Is this normal or...

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Last post by kevtherev
12 Aug 2006, 18:43
Engine Judder after stopping

Last post by Vladaria « 12 Aug 2006, 08:47
Replies: 10
by Vladaria » 04 Aug 2006, 16:17

Hi All
The engine judders for a while after stopping -
now this could either be becuse it just loves me driving sooooo much
that it wants to keep...

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Last post by Vladaria
12 Aug 2006, 08:47
Waterpump replacement

Last post by KarlT « 12 Aug 2006, 06:21
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by KarlT » 11 Aug 2006, 18:34

Hi all

And now another bloody thing.............. :x

Yeah the water pump, it sounds like a bag of nails in a washing machine!

Any tips on sneaky...

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Last post by KarlT
12 Aug 2006, 06:21
Oil warning light came on ( any likely engine damage)

Last post by OLD ONE « 11 Aug 2006, 17:58
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by vwstanley66 » 11 Aug 2006, 14:37

I've just returned from a 1,500 mile trip to France. As my 1.9 diesel engine leaks a few drops of oil I checked the level before any long sections of...

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Last post by OLD ONE
11 Aug 2006, 17:58
speedo, odometer question

Last post by R0B « 11 Aug 2006, 16:36
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by dink » 11 Aug 2006, 14:41

i've been look for a rev counter pod for my t3 i have found a complete guage set, speedo {with trip meter} tacho and a digital clock
my bus currently...

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Last post by R0B
11 Aug 2006, 16:36
Mixture Settings

Last post by HarryMann « 11 Aug 2006, 12:33
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by wehey » 11 Aug 2006, 10:02

I have a 1980 2L Aircooled.

To get through the MOT we had to weaken the mixture but now im worried it could be running hot and damaging the engine....

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Last post by HarryMann
11 Aug 2006, 12:33
Auto-Choke Basics

Last post by Bowton Lad « 10 Aug 2006, 23:26
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by TheDutch » 10 Aug 2006, 23:05

Following my continuing efforts to get a 1980 2.0 A/C T25 back on the road I succesfully started the engine two days ago, but have been suffering...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
10 Aug 2006, 23:26
Oil Cooler

Last post by Fritz « 10 Aug 2006, 21:47
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by Green Monster » 07 Aug 2006, 18:11

Hi All
I have a 1600 V plate T25 that needs a new oil cooler, looked on the internet
but cant find one(need it real quick) any suggestions where i...

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Last post by Fritz
10 Aug 2006, 21:47
Trouble after head gasket/seal change

Last post by toomanytoys « 10 Aug 2006, 20:06
Replies: 3
by Die Bulli Familie » 09 Aug 2006, 19:04

Just changed the head gasket/seal today. All seemed well and the engine turned well by hand and then on the starter.

When I try to start the engine...

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Last post by toomanytoys
10 Aug 2006, 20:06
Please Help servo vacum pipe blowing off 2lt air cooled

Last post by toomanytoys « 10 Aug 2006, 16:35
Replies: 17
by horizontal kipper » 07 Aug 2006, 16:43
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Was having problems with sticking tappets removed and cleaned and repumped as best as can also leaking head gasket on 3 and 4. So removed head and...
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Last post by toomanytoys
10 Aug 2006, 16:35
Coolant woes. '89 2.1 digifant, no coolant temp indicator.

Last post by pastyman « 10 Aug 2006, 11:11
Replies: 6
by pastyman » 06 Aug 2006, 19:42

I've been having a few coolant issues recently. I'm slowly getting to the bottom of it all, but I have some questions that I need answered by the...

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Last post by pastyman
10 Aug 2006, 11:11
Hydraulic Clutch Hose Problem

Last post by Tex Ritter « 10 Aug 2006, 09:00
Replies: 4
by TheDutch » 06 Aug 2006, 22:38

I have been looking over a 1980 T25 with a 2.0l Aircooled engine which has been standing for many years with the intention of getting it back on the...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
10 Aug 2006, 09:00
Overheating

Last post by kathyshack « 10 Aug 2006, 07:48
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by stick » 09 Aug 2006, 15:58

I have a 1.9 watercooled engine recon 20000 miles ago but has started overheating immediately after starting engine the last couple of days. i'm not...

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Last post by kathyshack
10 Aug 2006, 07:48
Which drive shaft is it?

Last post by HarryMann « 10 Aug 2006, 02:31
Replies: 3
by mr_bricolage » 08 Aug 2006, 16:08

I am getting a clicking noise from rear of the van when i go round roundabouts. Which CV joint or driveshaft is it. I seem to remember that it will...

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Last post by HarryMann
10 Aug 2006, 02:31
slow starting??

Last post by Don-Tucker « 09 Aug 2006, 19:09
Replies: 4
by retroman » 09 Aug 2006, 15:36

when i start my T25,it turns over really slow :cry:Also after driving.
i have put a new battery on and have been told faithfully that there
is no...

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Last post by Don-Tucker
09 Aug 2006, 19:09
gearbox codes

Last post by camper « 09 Aug 2006, 19:03
Replies: 4
by rik10 » 26 Jul 2006, 17:20

where the hell is the gearbox code on a 4speed box all i can find is the type code ie o91.
cheers

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Last post by camper
09 Aug 2006, 19:03
carb kit

Last post by skell « 09 Aug 2006, 17:19
Replies: 11
by belle in progress » 07 Aug 2006, 09:56

does anybody know where i can get a webber or similar carb kit for my 1.9 dg waterclooed

only found one from volkspares for £400

any ideas???

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Last post by skell
09 Aug 2006, 17:19
Trouble starting warm diesel engine

Last post by Diamond Hell « 09 Aug 2006, 16:35
Replies: 3
by Hermen » 09 Aug 2006, 14:38

Just got back from first epic trip from Bournemouth to Aberdeen. Van drove a treat.

The only problem was, that after each stop we made (1 hour) the...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
09 Aug 2006, 16:35
How do I get the air out of my engine?

Last post by Mocki « 09 Aug 2006, 06:53
Replies: 7
by Big Al » 07 Aug 2006, 10:48

Had the water pump off yesterday and lost loads of coolant.

I've filled the expansion tank and overflow tank but the water level is going down very...

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Last post by Mocki
09 Aug 2006, 06:53
what engine do I have?

Last post by syncroand101 « 08 Aug 2006, 17:42
Replies: 9
by chrisray » 08 Aug 2006, 11:17

ok. here's a slight but bloody annoying problem. I've always been told by my local mechanic that my van is a DG engine. 57KW.

Today I brought a new...

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Last post by syncroand101
08 Aug 2006, 17:42
Is My Van Really Overheating

Last post by banana « 08 Aug 2006, 09:41
Replies: 2
by Pickles » 07 Aug 2006, 21:28

When I bought my 1.9TD doka syncro it always ran cool under normal.
Except when it was hot in France on the motorway at 75mph in 30 deg temp were it...

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Last post by banana
08 Aug 2006, 09:41
Diesel Timing

Last post by Kermit « 07 Aug 2006, 17:20
Replies: 2
by futbus » 06 Aug 2006, 20:03

I done a stupid thing before anyone else says anything i know what i`ve done. I was fitting an AAZ to the pickup, but had to change the glow plugs...

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Last post by Kermit
07 Aug 2006, 17:20
Wasser boxer. Hydraulic tappets?

Last post by Big Al « 07 Aug 2006, 11:25
Replies: 7
by Sinclair » 02 Aug 2006, 11:44

If so how are they adjusted?

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Last post by Big Al
07 Aug 2006, 11:25
T25 engine swap 1.9 - Oil pressure light/buzzer!!! ARGGG!!!

Last post by Big Al « 07 Aug 2006, 10:40
Replies: 10
by Big Al » 28 Jul 2006, 15:52

As some of you prolly know I blew a head bolt 2 weeks b4 bugjam. I payed someone to swap the engine for another and now I've been left with a legacy...

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Last post by Big Al
07 Aug 2006, 10:40
Hit and miss acceleration SORTED...

Last post by toolsntat « 06 Aug 2006, 23:25
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by toolsntat » 03 Aug 2006, 23:59

When driving along there seems to be a lack of power but then at regularish intervals you can feel things running great for maybe one or two...

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Last post by toolsntat
06 Aug 2006, 23:25
DJ 2.1 idle problems

Last post by Grun « 06 Aug 2006, 19:45
Replies: 10
by beigewedge » 01 Aug 2006, 22:07

hi...having problems with the idle on my '86 bus. its a digijet system...
bus will start up and sit at idle, but when revved just drops to zero and...

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Last post by Grun
06 Aug 2006, 19:45
small cracks in head(not mine, the engine's)

Last post by andysimpson « 06 Aug 2006, 19:16
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by scumpuppy » 06 Aug 2006, 17:06

Hi everyone,
just a question about a 1.9 dg engine really. I just got a (spare) engine to rebuild for our camper only £25 from fleabay. Today we...

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Last post by andysimpson
06 Aug 2006, 19:16
1.6td crankshaft end float & oil leak question

Last post by camper « 06 Aug 2006, 18:40

by camper » 06 Aug 2006, 18:40

I have a 1.6td M11 golf engine installed in the T25.There is an oil leak coming off the bolt from the gearbox on to the sump.My thoughts are could...

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Last post by camper
06 Aug 2006, 18:40
gearbox codes...

Last post by redstar « 06 Aug 2006, 16:15
Replies: 4
by redstar » 03 Aug 2006, 18:30

just a quick one before i get round to complicated ratios & final drives...

the gearbox code is only gonna be a couple of letters and numbers...

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Last post by redstar
06 Aug 2006, 16:15
Clanking Noise

Last post by Joda « 06 Aug 2006, 14:50
Replies: 8
by Joda » 05 Aug 2006, 19:50

Appear to have developed a clanking noise when turning at low speeds on my '82 aircooler - no noise when travelling in a straight line. Appears to be...

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Last post by Joda
06 Aug 2006, 14:50
alternater light

Last post by DiscoDave « 06 Aug 2006, 09:43
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by diviy » 05 Aug 2006, 22:12

was driving van tonight and the alternater light flashed on and off then a coupe min same again was happed this was at 3500 rpm had a new reg fitted...

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Last post by DiscoDave
06 Aug 2006, 09:43
T25 diesel pump leak/mechanic in london

Last post by Diamond Hell « 05 Aug 2006, 21:01
Replies: 1
by aml » 05 Aug 2006, 12:01

my diesel pump got a leak, it seems to be between a pump body and a part which is used to mount fuel pipes.
this is a photo

does anyone know how...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
05 Aug 2006, 21:01
autogearbox

Last post by stuckin88 « 05 Aug 2006, 11:23
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by tangalooma flyer » 05 Aug 2006, 10:04

anyone know where i can get the rubber gasket for the sump on my 1.9dg autobox sharpish!! Thanks :D

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Last post by stuckin88
05 Aug 2006, 11:23
Where can I get a good exhaust from

Last post by orcecaveman « 04 Aug 2006, 20:52
Replies: 6
by Bugger it » 03 Aug 2006, 08:22

Hello, Where can I get a performance exhaust or stainless for my 2.1cc, as the engine is well tuned up running a alpha Webber ECU and other bits and...

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Last post by orcecaveman
04 Aug 2006, 20:52
Sticking kickdown arm on 2.1 Auto - HELP!!!!

Last post by poshbuggers « 04 Aug 2006, 17:50
Replies: 4
by poshbuggers » 28 Jul 2006, 08:34

Had this problem since I bought the van but now its getting worse to the point I dare not drive it.

Throttle seems to stick on at 1/2 pedal travel....

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Last post by poshbuggers
04 Aug 2006, 17:50
Steering rack gaiter split

Last post by MacAoidh « 04 Aug 2006, 16:12
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by MacAoidh » 04 Aug 2006, 14:49

MoT failed partly because offside steering rack gaiter is split. The guy reckoned I should be able to do it myself; is it easy? Could anyone please...

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Last post by MacAoidh
04 Aug 2006, 16:12
buzzer of doom/flashy thing of doom,indicators???help please

Last post by CovKid « 04 Aug 2006, 14:31
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by oldiguana » 03 Aug 2006, 21:17

eyup ducks,ive dropped a 1.9 n/a diesbag in me van and ive noticed when letting off the accelerator to slow down or change down a gear,a little...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Aug 2006, 14:31
auto gearbox

Last post by SplendiferousII « 04 Aug 2006, 08:30
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by tangalooma flyer » 03 Aug 2006, 19:37

Has anyone replaced the sump plate on a autobox? i cant stop the leak in mine, it's had a few whacks in the past and because its only pressed steel...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
04 Aug 2006, 08:30
Only firing on two cyliders???? help please.

Last post by Sinclair « 04 Aug 2006, 05:28
Replies: 7
by Sinclair » 01 Aug 2006, 19:40

I've just picked up my first wedge :D a 1980 1900 water cooled. Mot failure on emmitions. I was told it ran fine to the mot station but has only been...

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Last post by Sinclair
04 Aug 2006, 05:28
Clutch Rattle

Last post by CovKid « 03 Aug 2006, 15:35
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by georgep » 03 Aug 2006, 10:05

Hi everyone,

New noise developed on my '82 2.0l air cooled T25.

When I'm stationary (at junction or before pulling away), there is a rattling noise...

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Last post by CovKid
03 Aug 2006, 15:35
coolant light flashing dg code motor

Last post by SplendiferousII « 03 Aug 2006, 12:20
Replies: 20
by dink » 19 Jun 2006, 19:18
1

2
cooling system is full of water/ coolant, but the coolant light is flashing
what's up
it's an 85 t3 with a dg code motor in it
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Last post by SplendiferousII
03 Aug 2006, 12:20
engine tuning

Last post by germman « 03 Aug 2006, 11:12
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by delboy » 02 Aug 2006, 16:09

hi i have a 2l air cooled engine i want some more power!!!!.i might be able to get some porsche heads can any one recomend a good engine builder,i...

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Last post by germman
03 Aug 2006, 11:12
carb advice

Last post by CovKid « 03 Aug 2006, 10:39
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by belle in progress » 03 Aug 2006, 10:30

how difficult is it to get hold of and install a card for a 1.9 watercooled. second hand preferbly and limited engine knowledge

garage wanna put in...

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03 Aug 2006, 10:39

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