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Urgent help needed with oil leaks

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 04 Jun 2007, 21:27
Replies: 11
by skins » 02 Jun 2007, 20:52

1981 VW A/C

OK - really need some help with oil leaks - think is usual stuff, leaky pushrod seals etc. I have tried today to remove the pushrod...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
04 Jun 2007, 21:27
I checked my brake servo vacuum hose

Last post by dalmationman « 04 Jun 2007, 20:11
Replies: 3
by kevtherev » 04 Jun 2007, 16:34

and found it leaked like a sieve

The reinforced hose that leaves the inlet manifold to the one way valve was amongst the suspects for weak mixture....

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Last post by dalmationman
04 Jun 2007, 20:11
diesel not starting - Help please!!!

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 04 Jun 2007, 15:22
Replies: 10
by graeme1210 » 08 May 2007, 12:55

Another week, another problem!

Everythings been fine recently until I wanted to drive the bus this weekend. Always started first time.

It's a 1.6D...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
04 Jun 2007, 15:22
Alternator ampage

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 04 Jun 2007, 15:19
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by j_robi » 03 Jun 2007, 21:32

Hi
How many amps does a standard 1.9dg produce?
Thanks
Joe

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
04 Jun 2007, 15:19
Radiator Drain Plug

Last post by Devs « 04 Jun 2007, 09:37

by Devs » 04 Jun 2007, 09:37

Well was servicing the van on saturday, and to my horror i think the rad drain plug must have been over tweaked when i changed the water last year,...

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Last post by Devs
04 Jun 2007, 09:37
1.9 DG Pulley-end Crankshaft Oil Seal

Last post by Ian Hulley « 04 Jun 2007, 09:16
Replies: 2
by Ian Hulley » 04 Jun 2007, 08:51

Would anyone happen to know the seal reference for this please ... i.e. the VW part no. or (prefferably :wink: ) the size itself.

Our's is leaking...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
04 Jun 2007, 09:16
Oil Spec

Last post by andysimpson « 03 Jun 2007, 21:24
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by bert » 03 Jun 2007, 20:27

Hi anybody know if 10W40

Will be ok as can not seem to find 10W30 (SF) in halfords

It is foR a 2100cc petrol engine number ' DJ070581'

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Last post by andysimpson
03 Jun 2007, 21:24
petrol- water in tank question

Last post by jason k « 03 Jun 2007, 16:09
Replies: 6
by j_robi » 02 Jun 2007, 19:55

Sure this is a common question, so if anyone can refer me to a previous post/wiki page that would be good as i cant find one, or a reply would be...

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Last post by jason k
03 Jun 2007, 16:09
airflow meters

Last post by wasserleaker « 03 Jun 2007, 10:31
Replies: 4
by hammy44 » 02 Jun 2007, 21:11

was in wiki but could not find what im after. is there an airflow meter on another vw or other vehicle which fits straight onto the 2.1 dj fuel...

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Last post by wasserleaker
03 Jun 2007, 10:31
Urgent help with diesel timing

Last post by andysimpson « 01 Jun 2007, 18:46
Replies: 6
by futbus » 24 May 2007, 19:53

I have to find number one on the pump, but the pulley has been removed and there is no keyway in the wheel. There is a woodruff slot in the pump, and...

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Last post by andysimpson
01 Jun 2007, 18:46
steamy radiator

Last post by Orangecat « 01 Jun 2007, 18:11
Replies: 8
by Orangecat » 31 May 2007, 21:21

hi guys... yesterday i had to pull the van over while driving because i noticed steam coming from engine and she was overheating. i played with the...

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Last post by Orangecat
01 Jun 2007, 18:11
low power, advise please

Last post by jason k « 01 Jun 2007, 17:15
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by leroy99 » 01 Jun 2007, 17:09

after fixing my fuel prob i took the van for a test drive (2ltr CU,twin solex) but it would only do about 40mph tops. it felt like it wanted to go...

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Last post by jason k
01 Jun 2007, 17:15
rear drum question

Last post by bennwedge « 01 Jun 2007, 16:27
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by bennwedge » 29 May 2007, 19:40

ive just fitted porche adapter plates on the rear and noticed that the two small bolts that screw into the drum are inside the area where the plates...

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Last post by bennwedge
01 Jun 2007, 16:27
vacuum pump

Last post by dave friday « 01 Jun 2007, 05:15
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by dave friday » 31 May 2007, 08:38

anyone know if the pump valve is available as a spare part or the pump top?.the plastic bit is broken on mine.
ta.

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Last post by dave friday
01 Jun 2007, 05:15
Van not starting when hot.

Last post by neilfreir@hotmail.com « 01 Jun 2007, 00:02
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by scoobydrew » 31 May 2007, 13:25

Anyone got any ideas, 2.1 DJ does not start when hot, left for 10 -20 mins and she starts, starts fine when cold. Engine turns over no problems but...

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Last post by neilfreir@hotmail.com
01 Jun 2007, 00:02
Water Pump

Last post by kyleewyleecoyote « 31 May 2007, 17:42
Replies: 1
by Devs » 31 May 2007, 13:01

I have an injection engine with a DH engine code, i was lead to belive when i bought the engine that it was a 2.1 DJ but i now think its a 1.9...

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Last post by kyleewyleecoyote
31 May 2007, 17:42
Water Pump

Last post by Devs « 31 May 2007, 13:01

by Devs » 31 May 2007, 13:01

I have an injection engine with a DH engine code, i was lead to belive when i bought the engine that it was a 2.1 DJ but i now think its a 1.9...

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Last post by Devs
31 May 2007, 13:01
Will a 1.9 DG exhaust fit a 2.1 DJ engine?

Last post by kefty « 31 May 2007, 12:05
Replies: 3
by kefty » 31 May 2007, 11:20

Im thinking of an engine exchange, and hoped the same exhaust can be used? JK seem to have different types....

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Last post by kefty
31 May 2007, 12:05
Head Gasket

Last post by guz « 31 May 2007, 09:06
Replies: 12
by kefty » 30 May 2007, 12:08

I have just had the bus taken to garage with a blown head gasket on left side (top). Once started and warmed up there is hissing and steam from top...

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Last post by guz
31 May 2007, 09:06
Solex Bisa twin carbs

Last post by toomanytoys « 31 May 2007, 07:17
Replies: 3
by mcalp » 26 May 2007, 16:26

I will shortly be getting a pair of Laurie Pettit's Solex Bisa carbs fitted to my 1.9 wbx Westfalia hightop, to replace my knackered Pierberg 2E4.

I...

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Last post by toomanytoys
31 May 2007, 07:17
Sloppy Gears

Last post by phade « 30 May 2007, 22:58
Replies: 8
by burnso » 29 May 2007, 14:44

Hi Folks,

My gearshift seems to have gone a bit sloppy recently. Whereas I could once change gear without sandwiching my fingers between gearstick...

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Last post by phade
30 May 2007, 22:58
Speedo

Last post by snarl « 30 May 2007, 19:39
Replies: 4
by snarl » 30 May 2007, 16:55

Just got back van from garage MOT , just needed ball joint repair cheapest one ever.....however the "bar-steward" has broke my speedo cable odometer never...

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Last post by snarl
30 May 2007, 19:39
Rear hand brake cable

Last post by Rozzo « 30 May 2007, 19:32
Replies: 4
by Cruz » 30 May 2007, 16:01

Does anyone know where I can get the securing grommet that holds the rear hand brake cables to the underbody support? Or does it come already...

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Last post by Rozzo
30 May 2007, 19:32
Weber carb conversion

Last post by jason k « 30 May 2007, 18:38
Replies: 12
by edmfinch » 25 May 2007, 17:39

Early 1985 T25 1.9 Petrol DG

A company called Gower & Lee have offered me a new Weber conversion to replace my slightly knackered Pierburg SE3....

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Last post by jason k
30 May 2007, 18:38
how hot should engine get without thermostat ?

Last post by toomanytoys « 30 May 2007, 17:00
Replies: 6
by dridgy » 29 May 2007, 13:09

i took out the termostat from my engine as i suspected it may be duff.
the engine takes a lot longer to warm up now, but its still goes up to half...

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Last post by toomanytoys
30 May 2007, 17:00
Clutch stopped working & coolant leaking or clutch fluid

Last post by skell « 30 May 2007, 16:14
Replies: 9
by kefty » 18 May 2007, 15:48

First problem - I got in my van for the first time in nearly a fortnight and the clutch pedal has no pressure behind it. SWo when I press the pedal...

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Last post by skell
30 May 2007, 16:14
judder only in reverse?

Last post by SplendiferousII « 30 May 2007, 15:52
Replies: 4
by booster24 » 29 May 2007, 11:16

Hi, I have just had my engine replaced by the guys at VW Elite. Cracking job and have just got back from cornwall and it has'nt missed a beat. They...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
30 May 2007, 15:52
TDI question.........

Last post by wullie_t25 « 30 May 2007, 12:00
Replies: 3
by wullie_t25 » 29 May 2007, 20:39

Hey guys reading a few forums i see a few folk talk about fitting a 1.9 PD engine into the vans..... What one is this?? from newer models of golf...

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Last post by wullie_t25
30 May 2007, 12:00
Rocker Cover Gaskets

Last post by Dubstar « 29 May 2007, 21:50
Replies: 4
by Dubstar » 28 May 2007, 09:59

Just about to attempt to change the rocker gaskets on my 1981 aircooled-which way do I move the big rocker cover clip, up or down? And do I have to...

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Last post by Dubstar
29 May 2007, 21:50
Clutch Flexi hose

Last post by Tex Ritter « 29 May 2007, 18:25
Replies: 1
by mike the van » 29 May 2007, 17:25

I am just about to reinstall engine and taking advantage of clearance to bleed clutch etc, on 2.0 ltd aircold
2 questions
What are the fittings on...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
29 May 2007, 18:25
Won't start facing downhill

Last post by PEET « 29 May 2007, 15:59
Replies: 5
by glennyboy2 » 28 May 2007, 09:32

This sounds really stupid but my van won't start if it is left parked facing down hill. If I let it roll and level off, it evenually fires up. Any...

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Last post by PEET
29 May 2007, 15:59
help/advice re carb...

Last post by neilfreir@hotmail.com « 29 May 2007, 15:58
Replies: 6
by neilfreir@hotmail.com » 28 May 2007, 19:34

hey folks,

my 1984 transporter 1900 watercooled starts and runs great,been away last week to dollar then volksfling.

prob is i have to wait for...

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Last post by neilfreir@hotmail.com
29 May 2007, 15:58
Newbie seeking help exhaust question

Last post by Stringy « 29 May 2007, 11:32
Replies: 2
by Stringy » 29 May 2007, 11:23

I own an 84 Joker camper 1.6D van LHD and I need to replace a section of the exhaust in particular the bit between the manifold and the silencer. I...

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Last post by Stringy
29 May 2007, 11:32
Gearbox

Last post by J_BOGSVAN « 29 May 2007, 09:11
Replies: 6
by J_BOGSVAN » 24 May 2007, 07:59

Hi All,

1.9DG with 4 speed g/box. When in gear at all speeds and under load there is a grating noise from what I think may be the g/box. When I dip...

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Last post by J_BOGSVAN
29 May 2007, 09:11
No oil light

Last post by kit « 28 May 2007, 16:14
Replies: 2
by kit » 24 May 2007, 18:57

I have trawled through wiki and search but to no avail. does anyone know why my oil light is not working, the buzzer still works (that is another...

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Last post by kit
28 May 2007, 16:14
Hot Start Problems 1.9TD AAZ in my Syncro

Last post by slobbo « 28 May 2007, 12:56

by slobbo » 28 May 2007, 12:56

I currently have a problem where the van won't start when it's hot and when its hot performs badly. By badly I mean it doesn't seem to have the power...

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Last post by slobbo
28 May 2007, 12:56
Anorther non-starter

Last post by henry martin « 28 May 2007, 11:26
Replies: 3
by henry martin » 28 May 2007, 09:52

Only done it once in last Three Months,
chose to do it leaving camp-site Yesterday.

Turn key ,
instrument lights come on in usual way
not so much...

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Last post by henry martin
28 May 2007, 11:26
Starting problems

Last post by ghost123uk « 28 May 2007, 10:11
Replies: 7
by edmundator » 27 May 2007, 10:03

'82 2L air-cooled

I keep having to call the AA out, because if I don't take my van out for a few days the battery doesn't seem to be able to start...

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Last post by ghost123uk
28 May 2007, 10:11
air-cooled heating

Last post by stuckin88 « 28 May 2007, 08:43
Replies: 10
by edmundator » 27 May 2007, 10:08

I've got no (absolutely no) hot air coming into the cabin. I'm hoping to take the van to Iceland this summer (through to October), so warmth is...

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Last post by stuckin88
28 May 2007, 08:43
removing pushrods

Last post by camper « 27 May 2007, 21:57
Replies: 9
by skins » 27 May 2007, 15:25

In haynes it says that when replacing the rocker gear i need to reset the position of the engine so that piston 1 is at TDC.

If I am just replacing...

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Last post by camper
27 May 2007, 21:57
vw transporter fuel problem???

Last post by neilfreir@hotmail.com « 27 May 2007, 16:18
Replies: 15
by neilfreir@hotmail.com » 18 May 2007, 10:06
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2
hey,

i initialy thought i had trouble with my carb but i have been told it is fine.

scenario.....van starts fine,can drive it about for ages,turn...
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Last post by neilfreir@hotmail.com
27 May 2007, 16:18
Aircooled Oil

Last post by jason k « 27 May 2007, 11:42
Replies: 8
by Dubstar » 26 May 2007, 22:10

I went to GSF in Trafford Park today to get some service gear for my van-2ltr Aircooled auto. Anyway, they guy behind the counter gives me a tin of...

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Last post by jason k
27 May 2007, 11:42
oil leak 1981 air cooled

Last post by skins « 26 May 2007, 19:24
Replies: 2
by skins » 26 May 2007, 17:48

New to vw and club 80-90

Symptoms - losing oil about 1l/100miles or so - oil residue all over underneath of engine and oil dripping very slowly from...

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Last post by skins
26 May 2007, 19:24
oil leak 1981 air cooled

Last post by west E « 26 May 2007, 19:18
Replies: 1
by skins » 26 May 2007, 17:46

New to vw and club 80-90

Symptoms - losing oil about 1l/100miles or so - oil residue all over underneath of engine and oil dripping very slowly from...

1 Replies

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Last post by west E
26 May 2007, 19:18
Fuell Tank Expansion tanks

Last post by brookie « 26 May 2007, 11:27
Replies: 21
by west E » 19 May 2007, 16:18
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2
Hi All,

I have a 2ltr A/C van. I'm in the middle of taking out the fuel tank and have noticed that on both expansion tanks the seal for the pipes...
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Last post by brookie
26 May 2007, 11:27
Over Fueling problem.......

Last post by wullie_t25 « 26 May 2007, 09:36
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by wullie_t25 » 25 May 2007, 21:57

Hey guys, just bought a T25 today, my first one!!!

Its a 1985 1.6TD

Engine has a problem with over fueling. Its a little smokey on idle (not to...

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Last post by wullie_t25
26 May 2007, 09:36
Changing Brake Pads

Last post by mirams « 26 May 2007, 09:16
Replies: 6
by mirams » 23 May 2007, 09:38

Hello,

Haynes manual says to replace a bolt when you put new (front) pads in. (I've got sliding Girling calipers). I think it is should be a special...

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Last post by mirams
26 May 2007, 09:16
This has got to be a first, coolant in CV joint!

Last post by wasserleaker « 25 May 2007, 20:11
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by Hacksawbob » 24 May 2007, 22:42

:lol: turns out the heater pipe has been rubbing on the boot and, you guessed it boot is frelled and coolant pipe has finally split chucking its...

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Last post by wasserleaker
25 May 2007, 20:11
auto 2 manual gearbox

Last post by matt « 25 May 2007, 19:56
Replies: 2
by theflyingturd » 25 May 2007, 19:37

can anyone tell me is it easy to convert a auto box t25 2 a manual? is it just a case of swapping the boxes over and sorting out the pedel or not?
i...

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Last post by matt
25 May 2007, 19:56
oil leak 1981 air cooled 2000

Last post by skins « 25 May 2007, 18:21
Replies: 4
by skins » 24 May 2007, 15:23

Hi, - new to vw and with little mechanical knowldge- just bought 1981 2.0l air cooled and it seems to be losing oil - not loads. After looking under...

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25 May 2007, 18:21

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