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Is there a 5 speed gear box for the 2litre CU?

Last post by The_blue « 16 May 2007, 18:48
Replies: 6
by The_blue » 14 May 2007, 16:49

Title says it all. realy miss 5th on the motorway! :cry:

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Last post by The_blue
16 May 2007, 18:48
Calabration problems

Last post by The_blue « 16 May 2007, 18:36
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by juzzietype25 » 16 May 2007, 09:49

Ive got a pair of worn Carbs on my 2l Aircooled van. Have taken it in and been told they need replacing but think there is still some life in them at...

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Last post by The_blue
16 May 2007, 18:36
Loss of oil pressure - knock

Last post by Kermit « 16 May 2007, 17:47
Replies: 9
by Kermit » 15 May 2007, 19:06

Having a bad few weeks, first knocked off my bike by a dog running across the road and me hitting it, then yesterday on the motorway oil light comes...

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Last post by Kermit
16 May 2007, 17:47
Fuel Tank Return Line

Last post by T3teedub « 16 May 2007, 16:47
Replies: 7
by west E » 15 May 2007, 18:12

Just staring to take out my fuel tank, as i'm reading the wiki and haynes it states i should have a fuel return line. I don't!! the pipe is coming...

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Last post by T3teedub
16 May 2007, 16:47
Diesel Fuel Tank

Last post by owlets « 16 May 2007, 11:37
Replies: 21
by owlets » 13 May 2007, 15:07
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My fuel tank is as leaky as a sieve, filled it to the brim for the first time on the way back from VanWet. Its still dripping out now :shock:

How...
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Last post by owlets
16 May 2007, 11:37
Sourcing a 90A alternator

Last post by cumbriankeith « 15 May 2007, 23:32
Replies: 3
by Doodleboink » 15 May 2007, 21:34

Okey dokey. I searched for the info and in the end satisfied myself I'd found a winner. But, it seems to be missing the mount that takes the slidy...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
15 May 2007, 23:32
Exhaust broken

Last post by Hacksawbob « 15 May 2007, 22:42
Replies: 5
by Hacksawbob » 14 May 2007, 19:47

On the syncro the right hand rear manifold has sheared off the pipe

its a 2.1L petrol

What is the part I would ask for?
Do GSF do them?
would it be...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
15 May 2007, 22:42
weber 34 Dat carb conversion

Last post by RUSTBUS T25 « 15 May 2007, 19:07

by RUSTBUS T25 » 15 May 2007, 19:07

Hi all,can any one help me?ive just aquired a weber 34 dat 2,it fits audi 80,audi coupe,vw passat,vw santana 1921.it needs a conversion plate to...

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Last post by RUSTBUS T25
15 May 2007, 19:07
Steering wheel soocket size?

Last post by pughey « 15 May 2007, 19:02
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by pughey » 15 May 2007, 12:25

Hello All.

Anyone know what size socket I need to buy on the way home from work to get my standard steering wheel off pleasethankyouverymuch.

Mark

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Last post by pughey
15 May 2007, 19:02
head removal

Last post by wasserleaker « 15 May 2007, 17:15
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by smorgen » 15 May 2007, 07:53

last year as the exhaust studs refused to come out after heat etc on my 2.1 petrol the next step was to remove the head so the mechanic did so and...

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Last post by wasserleaker
15 May 2007, 17:15
still no spark

Last post by beatnutt « 15 May 2007, 16:12
Replies: 7
by beatnutt » 14 May 2007, 20:02

iv put new dizzy cap rotor arm leads and now new coil and still no spark,HELP ANYBODY PLEASE

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Last post by beatnutt
15 May 2007, 16:12
2.1 dj suffering with damp.

Last post by jonnyk73 « 15 May 2007, 16:11
Replies: 6
by jonnyk73 » 14 May 2007, 09:28

Hi, having driven 150 miles home from vanwest through the worst rain in recent history, our 89 sa 2.1 bus started to run on 3, it seemed to dry out...

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Last post by jonnyk73
15 May 2007, 16:11
Stalling?

Last post by mankymusic « 15 May 2007, 09:43
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by BillyBus » 28 Apr 2007, 12:36
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In the last few days my van has started to stall at traffic lights etc. It runs fine and idles, but when I touch the accelerator to move off it often...
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Last post by mankymusic
15 May 2007, 09:43
diesel overheating when driving down motorway?

Last post by Other-Power « 14 May 2007, 22:41
Replies: 18
by dridgy » 13 May 2007, 09:22
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my van starts overheating when driving hard down motorway and starts to cool down again when i slow down, i have purchased a coolant pressure testing...
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Last post by Other-Power
14 May 2007, 22:41
2.1 Distributer

Last post by HarryMann « 14 May 2007, 21:51
Replies: 8
by Pickles » 09 May 2007, 20:31

I fitted a 1.9 distributer to my 2.1 due to electrical failure of the 2.1 unit
I thought they were the same.
I have since read Simons excellent...

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Last post by HarryMann
14 May 2007, 21:51
Recon Aircooled Engines

Last post by west E « 14 May 2007, 19:28
Replies: 4
by west E » 14 May 2007, 17:31

Lookin at getting a recon engine, i can only find 'cj' code engines at either jk or volkspares. The engine i have in is a 'cu' what's the difference,...

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Last post by west E
14 May 2007, 19:28
clutch hydrolics gone (again) :(

Last post by monsho « 14 May 2007, 15:31
Replies: 5
by clartsonly » 14 May 2007, 11:13

luckily only half a mile from the house yesterday the clutch failed, I have changed the slave cylinder last september but have noticed that clutch...

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Last post by monsho
14 May 2007, 15:31
Do I need a new engine ?

Last post by clartsonly « 14 May 2007, 11:17
Replies: 7
by Bigplatty » 12 May 2007, 15:38

After a 14 year break from VWs and Aircooled engines, I have bought a 1981 devon pop top with a 2ltr Aircooled engine. (Needs a little TLC but I...

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Last post by clartsonly
14 May 2007, 11:17
Adding Power Steering

Last post by timthetrader « 14 May 2007, 11:00
Replies: 2
by Beach Bum » 13 May 2007, 21:48

if I can source the doner bits (anyone know what this consists off) how easy is it to convert a standard van to power steering for a good mechanic....

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Last post by timthetrader
14 May 2007, 11:00
gearbox

Last post by camper « 13 May 2007, 19:27
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by colouredFunk » 13 May 2007, 18:05

Hey folks,

Does anyone know if this gearbox will work on my 2.1i 4 speed petrol engine - ?? (my bus is 1983 and did have a 1.9 DG engine in )...

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Last post by camper
13 May 2007, 19:27
no spark

Last post by kevtherev « 13 May 2007, 16:09
Replies: 1
by beatnutt » 13 May 2007, 14:53

hey guys anybody know if theres a way of checking if the coil is working iv put new leads dizzy cap n rotor arm but still no spark.

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Last post by kevtherev
13 May 2007, 16:09
upper shock bush

Last post by HarryMann « 12 May 2007, 23:42
Replies: 2
by dandaz » 12 May 2007, 10:48

Hi

Does anyone know where a can get a upper shock bush for a 1983 transporter ,looked on JK but could`nt find em...

Thanks

Mick

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Last post by HarryMann
12 May 2007, 23:42
oil foiling on number 1

Last post by T'Onion « 12 May 2007, 15:04
Replies: 14
by T'Onion » 07 May 2007, 16:04

ok my 2.1 has begun to smoke , and number 1 is the culprit , its nice and oily ,also ifi i have a poke in the spark plug hole the piston is covered...

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Last post by T'Onion
12 May 2007, 15:04
Can oil leaks really be fixed?

Last post by kathyshack « 12 May 2007, 11:24
Replies: 17
by kathyshack » 30 Apr 2007, 18:49
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Quick question... my brothers camper has a bad oil leak. we have known about it for a bit but he's just been topping it up. hasn't been using it too...
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Last post by kathyshack
12 May 2007, 11:24
Misfire - disributor question

Last post by dbroada « 12 May 2007, 11:05
Replies: 17
by dbroada » 01 May 2007, 12:20
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1,9l watercooled.....

I have had my van now for 3 years and has been running fine. At the end of last year it lost power going up a hill and never...
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Last post by dbroada
12 May 2007, 11:05
oil change and best oil

Last post by T3teedub « 12 May 2007, 09:13
Replies: 5
by stu56 » 11 May 2007, 17:25

I am look to do a oil change on my 1981 1600cc devon camper . what is the best oil to use :?: :?:

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Last post by T3teedub
12 May 2007, 09:13
URGENT Exhaust help (im still covered in soot and rust)

Last post by Rozzo « 11 May 2007, 21:34
Replies: 19
by hembo666 » 10 May 2007, 18:09
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Right, i am changing or at least trying to change the back silencer.

where im at is all the bolts are out and the 2 retaining straps are unbolted,...
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Last post by Rozzo
11 May 2007, 21:34
diesel plastic feed&return front to rear coolent pipes

Last post by camper « 11 May 2007, 16:43
Replies: 2
by camper » 11 May 2007, 14:44

Tel justkampers today inquiring about plastic feed coolent pipe part no JJ11044 OEM as listed in there mail order parts and accessories...

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Last post by camper
11 May 2007, 16:43
Repalcement for a SOLEX 34 PICT-5 Carburettor?

Last post by neilfreir@hotmail.com « 11 May 2007, 16:42
Replies: 3
by Bushidodragon_76 » 30 Sep 2006, 11:02

Hi all, was wondering is there a replacement carburettor for a SOLEX 34 PICT-5 is there another model I could use instand of?

Thx in advance, Peter

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Last post by neilfreir@hotmail.com
11 May 2007, 16:42
starter cranking voltage and other starter problems

Last post by ghost123uk « 11 May 2007, 09:29
Replies: 4
by robintb » 10 May 2007, 15:17

Hello,

Can anybody suggest what voltage I should be measureing accross the battery during cranking (81' 2.0 A/C)? It seems to drop to below 10V...

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Last post by ghost123uk
11 May 2007, 09:29
Clutch adjustment?

Last post by geordie skydiver « 10 May 2007, 21:14
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by geordie skydiver » 10 May 2007, 13:32

On my 1982 2.0L Aircooled westy, the clutch bite point is really high, the clutch is fine you can come on and off the throttle no problem and tow a...

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Last post by geordie skydiver
10 May 2007, 21:14
1.6 td engine

Last post by Other-Power « 10 May 2007, 19:47
Replies: 2
by dodgydal » 10 May 2007, 15:47

i am looking at a 1.6td t25 crewcab,can anybody tell me the mpg and is the engine big enough.Also if a bigger engine is better what engine would be...

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Last post by Other-Power
10 May 2007, 19:47
which throttle cable?

Last post by skell « 10 May 2007, 12:54
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by NEV » 09 May 2007, 18:26

got a crewie that used to be a turbo diesel
it now has a 1.9 dg engine in
i'm struggling to find a throttle cable long enough
any one help?

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Last post by skell
10 May 2007, 12:54
misfiring on number 2 piston

Last post by jed the spread « 09 May 2007, 22:18
Replies: 11
by billymaya » 09 May 2007, 13:33

put valerie in for a mot today sailed thru on everything but the 2nd piston so its failed on emmissions, anyone any ideas how much roughly that is to...

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Last post by jed the spread
09 May 2007, 22:18
Alternator replacement

Last post by andysimpson « 09 May 2007, 21:19
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by syncroandy » 09 May 2007, 21:13

I need to replace the 90A alternator on my JX powered Syncro, which I killed at Coney Farm by running it whilst it was full of mud.

The 65A version...

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Last post by andysimpson
09 May 2007, 21:19
Oil light

Last post by kevtherev « 09 May 2007, 16:34
Replies: 1
by Easy Tiger » 09 May 2007, 14:18

Hi all,

I was driving into work this morning and the dreaded red oil light came on.
Pulled over as soon as I could - had a cigarette to give the oil...

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Last post by kevtherev
09 May 2007, 16:34
timing a DG

Last post by dbroada « 09 May 2007, 15:07
Replies: 6
by dbroada » 09 May 2007, 12:43

I have read many of the threads and am now more confused than when I started so please bear with me. :(

Following my recent distributor thread...

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Last post by dbroada
09 May 2007, 15:07
Engine mounts

Last post by BaaaadSlider « 09 May 2007, 12:38
Replies: 5
by BaaaadSlider » 09 May 2007, 11:03

Please bare with me as i am female and blonde,lol.
At the weekend Putney kindly pointed out that one of our engine mountains is knackered but with...

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Last post by BaaaadSlider
09 May 2007, 12:38
Filler neck collar removal?

Last post by Brooky « 09 May 2007, 11:59
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by Brooky » 09 May 2007, 11:32

As is quite common on T25s, I've got rust around the fuel filler aperture on my bus. I'd like to sort it out but I need to remove the fuel filler...

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Last post by Brooky
09 May 2007, 11:59
t25 temp gauge problems

Last post by jonnyk73 « 09 May 2007, 11:09
Replies: 3
by Dave W » 07 May 2007, 15:27

Hi all, my temp gauge on t25 1.9 E reg autosleeper trident has decided to stop working all together the red flashing light still works though as it...

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Last post by jonnyk73
09 May 2007, 11:09
Coolant in a 1.6TD

Last post by shropshirevanman « 08 May 2007, 19:59
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by shropshirevanman » 07 May 2007, 20:43

Evening,

Hope you can help! at some point some will need to renew the collant in my 1.6td, no haynes manual covers the engine so until ive done it...

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Last post by shropshirevanman
08 May 2007, 19:59
dellorto instalation

Last post by jason k « 07 May 2007, 21:17
Replies: 6
by stom » 03 May 2007, 18:03

ive now fittted twin 36mm drla's (from an alfa romao) their mounted though they sit to high for the engine cover, do i need some slimmer airfilters?...

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Last post by jason k
07 May 2007, 21:17
2.0 A/C Carb Bolts

Last post by The_blue « 07 May 2007, 20:36
Replies: 2
by javawolf » 07 May 2007, 16:04

The nuts that hold the carbs to the inlet manifold keep comming loose on my van. Takes about 1000 odd miles to do so. Once this happens the van...

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Last post by The_blue
07 May 2007, 20:36
Clunking noise when starting

Last post by ringo « 07 May 2007, 19:59
Replies: 2
by ringo » 07 May 2007, 19:18

Just got back from the Stanford Weekend. Top.

Anyway, started the van up (or should i say Villa 3 ) and heard a horrible clunking noise when...

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Last post by ringo
07 May 2007, 19:59
1900 dg not starting!

Last post by kevtherev « 07 May 2007, 16:41
Replies: 2
by boatlesspaul » 07 May 2007, 12:21

betsy failed me a couple of days ago. cut out intermittent once when driving then failed at next traffic lights. started up again there once briefly...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 May 2007, 16:41
Heater water valve leak / replacement

Last post by andysimpson « 07 May 2007, 13:55
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by edmfinch » 07 May 2007, 08:41

T25 Early'85 1900 watercooled manual Devon type camper conversion.

Following the info in the Wiki regarding front end leaks, I have traced the cause...

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Last post by andysimpson
07 May 2007, 13:55
heater controls Aircooled

Last post by MINI_BUS « 07 May 2007, 13:50
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by MINI_BUS » 29 Apr 2007, 11:30

just removed heater controls tidying up the birds nest of wires under dash
van only has 2 controls at minute but theres a third on top what does...

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Last post by MINI_BUS
07 May 2007, 13:50
What is a syncromesch? and if damaged how costly to repair?

Last post by MattyGreg05 « 07 May 2007, 10:45
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by MattyGreg05 » 06 May 2007, 17:49

Hi everyone,
Can anyone please tell me what a syncromesch is?
If this was damaged what sort of problems/symtoms would there be.
Also how much roughly...

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Last post by MattyGreg05
07 May 2007, 10:45
engine code

Last post by T'Onion « 07 May 2007, 08:34
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by beatnutt » 07 May 2007, 08:27

any body know where i can find my engine code ?

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Last post by T'Onion
07 May 2007, 08:34
JR hydraulic tappets bleed question

Last post by camper « 07 May 2007, 05:54
Replies: 7
by camper » 03 May 2007, 12:31

Have a m2 golf 1.6td JR engine in the van.I have a noisy tappet it takes a while before it stops tapping ie engine needs a run to get hot before it...

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07 May 2007, 05:54

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