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gearbox symptoms - any DRs out there?

Last post by Fritz « 25 Jul 2006, 21:56
Replies: 8
by RAYt25 » 10 Jul 2006, 20:01

Hi folks

Eventually got my van towed back from perth. The gearbox is a little poorly and I just don't know where to start (but am willing to learn)....

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Last post by Fritz
25 Jul 2006, 21:56
Gearbox problem

Last post by cumbriankeith « 25 Jul 2006, 12:18
Replies: 1
by yorkie » 25 Jul 2006, 12:03

Driving home for lunch today and I was unable to select 2nd and 4th gears. The gearbox seems to have gone a lot looser than before and just generally...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
25 Jul 2006, 12:18
Exhaust studs removal - I hope you don't end up here....

Last post by HarryMann « 25 Jul 2006, 11:53
Replies: 10
by sonic23 » 24 Jul 2006, 08:49

I've been working on a 2.1 DJ WBX at the weekend. I'd been soaking the studs all week. 6 came out ok. The other two just won't budge.

They're the...

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Last post by HarryMann
25 Jul 2006, 11:53
driveshaft oil seal

Last post by cumbriankeith « 25 Jul 2006, 09:31
Replies: 3
by Matflint » 24 Jul 2006, 11:03

I've just tried to buy one from VW Dealer there out of stock will take 8 days delivery

problem is I wanted to go away Friday has anyone bought them...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
25 Jul 2006, 09:31
Annoying Clanking

Last post by andyhagerty « 25 Jul 2006, 08:22
Replies: 9
by andyhagerty » 17 Jul 2006, 17:21

Hi All.

Bit of a weird one. I have a clanking noise now and again that sounds like the noise you get when you drive over a small loose manhole...

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Last post by andyhagerty
25 Jul 2006, 08:22
Air Cooled Engine

Last post by cumbriankeith « 24 Jul 2006, 19:49
Replies: 3
by mike the van » 20 Jul 2006, 12:01

Hi
The 2.0l A/C engine in the bus seems to be on its way out, stripped spark plug thread, new noises and rumbles from the tappats and valves, don't...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
24 Jul 2006, 19:49
Can anyone tell me what these are for (2.1 DJ WBX)

Last post by sonic23 « 24 Jul 2006, 16:49
Replies: 3
by sonic23 » 24 Jul 2006, 08:55

I've found some loose connections in the engine bay. It's a 2.1 DJ, that's had an LPG.
The below picture shows a connector with a brown and black...

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Last post by sonic23
24 Jul 2006, 16:49
Help needed with 2.1 digifant hot running

Last post by syncropete « 24 Jul 2006, 11:21
Replies: 2
by syncropete » 23 Jul 2006, 12:23

Hi all,
I need some help with a strange hot running fault on a 1989 2.1 mv. The engine seems to run ok until it gets up to normal running temp, where...

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Last post by syncropete
24 Jul 2006, 11:21
Strange Engine Noise - Is it Tappets?

Last post by Dubmeister « 23 Jul 2006, 21:13
Replies: 6
by Dubmeister » 23 Jul 2006, 10:08

Every now and again the engine when started up sounds like a bag of rattley old spanners and doesn't sound like it should for about 5 miles of use....

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Last post by Dubmeister
23 Jul 2006, 21:13
Reading oil level

Last post by Darbs « 23 Jul 2006, 20:49
Replies: 6
by Darbs » 23 Jul 2006, 18:59

Ive got a diesel turbo and for the first time im checking the oil level, can i take it that the two dots on the dipstick is min and max ? :oops:

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Last post by Darbs
23 Jul 2006, 20:49
2ltr Aircooled head removal engine in van is it possible?

Last post by camperclan « 23 Jul 2006, 16:01
Replies: 4
by horizontal kipper » 23 Jul 2006, 10:00

We have a 1980 2ltr Aircooled westy joker engine number CU, after coming back from BVF van sat for two weeks on starting up horrible noise like many...

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Last post by camperclan
23 Jul 2006, 16:01
Front Brakes - Flexi Hose

Last post by CovKid « 23 Jul 2006, 15:52
Replies: 13
by colouredFunk » 20 Jul 2006, 13:34

Hi Guys,

I've been told that I need to get new flexi hose for my front brakes as it is all corroded.

Just wanted to get some advise -

Do I just...

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Last post by CovKid
23 Jul 2006, 15:52
air cooled queery

Last post by blurb55 « 17 Jul 2006, 10:32
Replies: 16
by DiscoDave » 15 Jul 2006, 19:22
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so hypothetically if an Aircooled enjun had been doing nowt for 6 years, what would i need to do before trying to turn it over??
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Last post by blurb55
17 Jul 2006, 10:32
How to replace tank breathers?

Last post by crazydiamond « 17 Jul 2006, 06:43
Replies: 5
by crazydiamond » 15 Jul 2006, 09:45

My breather hoses are just starting to crack up, got some 6mm pipe, Anyone changed these pipes with tank in situ I dont think its possible with the...

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Last post by crazydiamond
17 Jul 2006, 06:43
Buzzer of Doom part two

Last post by zinfandel « 16 Jul 2006, 20:50
Replies: 21
by zinfandel » 08 Jul 2006, 18:07
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Ok changed oil filter, The old one was a Fram and I read on brick-yard that someone had problems with this type filter, changed the high pressure...
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Last post by zinfandel
16 Jul 2006, 20:50
Cylinder Head

Last post by Grun « 16 Jul 2006, 11:48
Replies: 2
by mike the van » 16 Jul 2006, 10:46

Just got the van through its mot and the engine was running fine (its a two litre air cooled). Now has become very rough running and lacks power....

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Last post by Grun
16 Jul 2006, 11:48
1992 2.1 MV Cylinder Head torque settings?

Last post by jenko « 15 Jul 2006, 22:24
Replies: 7
by jenko » 14 Jul 2006, 20:13

Hi, can anyone tell me the correct torque setting for the cylinder heads on my 2.1 syncro. I've lost my manual and need to put it back together this...

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Last post by jenko
15 Jul 2006, 22:24
Water Water everywhere

Last post by blurb55 « 15 Jul 2006, 20:40
Replies: 2
by blurb55 » 15 Jul 2006, 19:55

Thanks for the advice earlier chaps.

Now for Next pasrt of the puzzle.

When the engine is warm, the temp gauge remains at cold - doeas not move but...

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Last post by blurb55
15 Jul 2006, 20:40
Steam, water and all maner of s**t

Last post by Grun « 15 Jul 2006, 17:13
Replies: 13
by blurb55 » 15 Jul 2006, 12:59

Can anyone shed any light on this, completely new to watercooled so totally flummoxed?

Have had the van serviced and MOT'd by a garage who chabged...

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Last post by Grun
15 Jul 2006, 17:13
Engine and gearbox oil capacity and other checks!

Last post by Pickles « 15 Jul 2006, 13:46
Replies: 3
by vwstanley66 » 13 Jul 2006, 08:16

I have checked Wiki for this information. Can someone please confirm that my 1.9 non turbo diesel engine should take 4.5 litres of oil including the...

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Last post by Pickles
15 Jul 2006, 13:46
rear brake - drum to disc conversion

Last post by Grun « 15 Jul 2006, 07:55
Replies: 1
by vanjam » 15 Jul 2006, 00:47

I thought a link popped up on here a couple of weeks ago for an outift who supplied a drum to disc conversion kit. I thought I'd saved the link but...

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Last post by Grun
15 Jul 2006, 07:55
best oil for engine and gearbox

Last post by oldiguana « 15 Jul 2006, 00:09
Replies: 2
by oldiguana » 13 Jul 2006, 22:05

eyup ducks,ive got to buy some oil for my gearbox as ive just swapped the bellhousing and input shaft,which is the best oil to use ep80 or ep90? and...

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Last post by oldiguana
15 Jul 2006, 00:09
Gear Ratios

Last post by Aidan « 14 Jul 2006, 20:59
Replies: 1
by Pickles » 14 Jul 2006, 12:25

I am wanting to put a 5 speed box in my camper 2.1 DJ engine. Previous box was a four speed. The following ratios are available as taken from
The VW...

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Last post by Aidan
14 Jul 2006, 20:59
coil, and dizzy cap?

Last post by chipster1 « 14 Jul 2006, 13:27
Replies: 2
by chipster1 » 13 Jul 2006, 15:44

Can i have some help please as i'm not techy minded. can i put a flame thrower coil and pumped up dizzy on my t25 1983, and what are the techy...

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Last post by chipster1
14 Jul 2006, 13:27
HELP Starter motor bush

Last post by Diamond Hell « 14 Jul 2006, 08:55
Replies: 4
by Matflint » 14 Jul 2006, 08:01

What am I doing wrong?

got the old one out but can't get new one in

so far bust three trying

now got more on order from VW but won't get here...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
14 Jul 2006, 08:55
Oil pressure- what next?!

Last post by ghost123uk « 14 Jul 2006, 08:36
Replies: 12
by jackandcicely » 12 Jun 2006, 19:57

2.1 litre DJ. Just put the engine back in the bus after head gaskets etc. Turned it over as per the manual and the oil pressure light is flashing at...

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Last post by ghost123uk
14 Jul 2006, 08:36
Distributor cap... which one do I need?

Last post by pouch « 13 Jul 2006, 13:18
Replies: 2
by pouch » 11 Jul 2006, 12:22

Hi Guys,

I had a tad of 3 cylinder action at the weekend after putting the front of the van back together. When I checked I have a perished HT lead...

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Last post by pouch
13 Jul 2006, 13:18
W712 - Is this the Mann Oil Filter Part No?

Last post by Aidan « 13 Jul 2006, 13:04
Replies: 5
by sonic23 » 13 Jul 2006, 07:59

Hi there - I know there's a link to a GSF part no for Mann Oil filters for the 1.9/2.1 WBX, but I was wondering if W712 was the actual Mann part no?

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Last post by Aidan
13 Jul 2006, 13:04
2.1 WATER COOLED ENGINE 1986 INJECTION

Last post by jokerdub « 13 Jul 2006, 12:57
Replies: 4
by smorgen » 13 Jul 2006, 09:05

HI I AM AFTER AN ENGINE I HAVE HEARD VW DO THEM OFF THE SHELF? AND CAN ANYONE GIVE ME A FEW MORE OPTIONS.
THANKS ANDY

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Last post by jokerdub
13 Jul 2006, 12:57
Crank case breather.

Last post by Mocki « 13 Jul 2006, 06:44
Replies: 6
by scoobydrew » 08 Jul 2006, 20:54

Does anyone know if these require cleaning, if so how is it done.
Also where would I get a new o ring, will it be VW only anyone got the part...

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Last post by Mocki
13 Jul 2006, 06:44
GEARBOX DK3042 compatable?

Last post by RAYt25 « 12 Jul 2006, 21:29
Replies: 2
by RAYt25 » 12 Jul 2006, 15:58

For anyone who has been following my gearbox woes, I have managed to find a secon hand box. Apparantly it came out of a AC 2lt 83 LHD ex dutch army...

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Last post by RAYt25
12 Jul 2006, 21:29
zorst components

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Jul 2006, 21:01
Replies: 4
by kevtherev » 10 Jul 2006, 17:43

Has anyone a schematic for the exhaust components on an 86 1.9 petrol....(dg)

and any bracketry that holds everything together

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Last post by kevtherev
12 Jul 2006, 21:01
Which Fuel Filter

Last post by Aidan « 12 Jul 2006, 17:49
Replies: 2
by colouredFunk » 12 Jul 2006, 12:47

Hey

Just got these fuel filters from GSF, but didn't know which one is the correct one.

I've got a 1983 1.9 Petrol.

The guy in GSF reckons it;s...

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Last post by Aidan
12 Jul 2006, 17:49
Petrol Smell

Last post by crazydiamond « 12 Jul 2006, 11:58
Replies: 7
by richnewton » 09 Jul 2006, 14:53

filled her up today and there is a definate smell of petrol. i have read about the breather hoses and wondered if anyone had a clear picture of the...

7 Replies

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Last post by crazydiamond
12 Jul 2006, 11:58
Seemingly Random Gearbox Problem

Last post by T2Andy « 12 Jul 2006, 11:33
Replies: 2
by T2Andy » 10 Jul 2006, 15:27

This seems to be random but maybe not.

Having problem where sometimes I can't get the van into 1st or reverse, can pull away in 2nd and then it will...

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Last post by T2Andy
12 Jul 2006, 11:33
TRouble Starting When Hot

Last post by Simon Baxter « 12 Jul 2006, 11:12
Replies: 13
by wehey » 10 Jul 2006, 16:56

Hiya All,

My 1980 200cc Aircooled runs like a dream, starts from cold on the 1st turn, even in the middle of winter but has reall trouble when...

13 Replies

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Last post by Simon Baxter
12 Jul 2006, 11:12
Original part numbers (Rotor Arm)

Last post by Aidan « 12 Jul 2006, 11:10
Replies: 2
by mgm » 10 Jul 2006, 18:57

Hi,

I have a new (Bosch-GSF) rotor arm that is slightly different to the existing one (Bosch-Halfords), but identical to an old one? My Van is a...

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Last post by Aidan
12 Jul 2006, 11:10
Gear linkage adjustment tips?

Last post by Adventureman « 12 Jul 2006, 11:07
Replies: 3
by Adventureman » 11 Jul 2006, 19:42

Hi all,

I checked the gear linkage Wiki, but didn't find anything specific, so was hoping somebody might have an inspiration to save me hours of...

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Last post by Adventureman
12 Jul 2006, 11:07
oil leak from rocker cover

Last post by Ian Hulley « 12 Jul 2006, 07:54
Replies: 6
by EuanMac » 07 Jul 2006, 13:57

I've just changed my rocker covers, cause im going on a 3000 mile tour and they seemed a little rusty, when i changed them there seemed to be a lot...

6 Replies

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Last post by Ian Hulley
12 Jul 2006, 07:54
Starter motor clicks over but doesn't turn the engine over

Last post by ringo « 11 Jul 2006, 17:51
Replies: 6
by ringo » 10 Jul 2006, 20:27

Hi, I posted a month or so ago and got some useful tips - mainly suggestions to try changing the bush.

Yesterday she gave up the ghost and won't...

6 Replies

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Last post by ringo
11 Jul 2006, 17:51
Coolant bleed valve in engine compartment - T25

Last post by Grun « 11 Jul 2006, 12:47
Replies: 3
by brokenn » 11 Jul 2006, 11:18

Hi Folks,

Sorry if this is a really stupid question. I've got a T25 1.9 watercooled van which is running a bit hot and overheating sometimes. I've...

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Last post by Grun
11 Jul 2006, 12:47
Best 12 volt jump start pack for 1.9 non turbo diesel engine

Last post by HarryMann « 11 Jul 2006, 12:44
Replies: 3
by vwstanley66 » 10 Jul 2006, 21:28

I want to buy a 12 volt jump start pack for my 1.9 non turbo diesel van. Does anyone know if these are powerful enough to start my van? what is the...

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Last post by HarryMann
11 Jul 2006, 12:44
1.7d power loss please advise

Last post by wahvan « 11 Jul 2006, 12:02
Replies: 6
by wahvan » 10 Jul 2006, 11:35

Sorry this is such a long post, I'd appreciate any advice as to how to approach this.

Worrying development in 1.7 diesel (KY) 1988 T25 high top (4...

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Last post by wahvan
11 Jul 2006, 12:02
What is this - i've broken it

Last post by ringo « 11 Jul 2006, 11:44
Replies: 11
by ringo » 10 Jul 2006, 20:57

Whilst removing the starter motor on my 1.7d engine i managed to snap off a pipe from something very near the top of the starter motor.

Im not sure...

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Last post by ringo
11 Jul 2006, 11:44
New T25 Owner - Fuel line check ?

Last post by CovKid « 11 Jul 2006, 06:59
Replies: 3
by paulheywood » 10 Jul 2006, 22:14

Hi there,

Proud owner of an '84 Autosleeper conversion... first trip planned this weekend and thanks to this forum I've ironed out a few minor...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Jul 2006, 06:59
Starting probs????

Last post by Ivorblueun « 10 Jul 2006, 20:30
Replies: 3
by drunknmonkey » 10 Jul 2006, 17:46

Hi all, I'v got a 1982 Vanagon 1.6d left hooker.
Was just wondering my van always takes an age to start, just kicking over for about 8-10 seconds (I...

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Last post by Ivorblueun
10 Jul 2006, 20:30
2.1 Overheating AGAIN

Last post by Diamond Hell « 10 Jul 2006, 11:16
Replies: 8
by SteveW » 07 Jul 2006, 09:45

Bertha the Bitch is playing up big time. And the worst part is we are due to go on holiday to the lakes tomorrow in her. I think either another head...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
10 Jul 2006, 11:16
Flywheel timing marks on 1.9 diesel.

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 10 Jul 2006, 08:13
Replies: 4
by dridgy » 09 Jul 2006, 15:06

Ive just fitted a 1.9 diesel engine and i have tried to fit a new timing belt today i have used the marks on the flywheel which was off a 1.6.
But...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
10 Jul 2006, 08:13
diesel coolant?

Last post by Horza « 10 Jul 2006, 07:49
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by lhd » 09 Jul 2006, 08:49

Am I right in thinking that coolant type is not as imperative on a diesel as a wbx.
only I have some spare halfwits stuff. :lol:
I checked the wiki,...

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Last post by Horza
10 Jul 2006, 07:49
gearbox code

Last post by cumbriankeith « 09 Jul 2006, 08:49
Replies: 5
by ladyeleanor » 08 Jul 2006, 13:40

anyone know where i can find this please?

Looked at wiki but can't see it for looking.

1.6D, watercooled, T25, 1984, 4 speed

Cheers

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09 Jul 2006, 08:49

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