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big noise from back end

Last post by HarryMann « 09 Jul 2006, 00:09
Replies: 6
by tangalooma flyer » 07 Jul 2006, 23:01

Can anyone help, My van has developed a graunchy come grindy noise and its getting louder from the rear I thought of wheel bearings but something...

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Last post by HarryMann
09 Jul 2006, 00:09
where to source a gearbox bell housing gasket???????????????

Last post by Simon Baxter « 08 Jul 2006, 11:23
Replies: 7
by oldiguana » 03 Jul 2006, 11:07

eyup ducks,ive tried to source a bell housing gasket with no joy,anybody know where sells them or is it a big piece of gasket paper and a craft knife?

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Last post by Simon Baxter
08 Jul 2006, 11:23
Turbo pressure for a 1.6TD JX/AAZ turbo

Last post by HarryMann « 08 Jul 2006, 09:44
Replies: 1
by brookie » 08 Jul 2006, 08:28

Can any one tell me what is the turbo outlet pressure for above turbo?
Haynes Golf manual (AAZ) states 0.6 - 0.83 Bar but I think that's a typo and...

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Last post by HarryMann
08 Jul 2006, 09:44
Gotta 'clonk'when braking....

Last post by Grun « 08 Jul 2006, 09:41
Replies: 14
by Canaldrifter » 06 Jul 2006, 05:49

Hello darlings!!

At a rather awkward time when I really need the van (it is primary wheels now) to get from where I am living to the surgery every...

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Last post by Grun
08 Jul 2006, 09:41
carb onto 2.1 with lpg

Last post by toomanytoys « 08 Jul 2006, 08:34
Replies: 7
by Hacksawbob » 06 Jul 2006, 21:54

gotchas? pros? cons?

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Last post by toomanytoys
08 Jul 2006, 08:34
A phone call for help 4TH GEAR PROBLEM on the forth bridge

Last post by Spannerrack « 07 Jul 2006, 22:35
Replies: 1
by RAYt25 » 07 Jul 2006, 16:14

hi folks

My partner has just called to say that the t25 is making a weird noise in 4th gear. Someone has looked at it and said that it is not...

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Last post by Spannerrack
07 Jul 2006, 22:35
Handbrake cable replacement

Last post by Hacksawbob « 07 Jul 2006, 20:14
Replies: 2
by scott b » 07 Jul 2006, 13:15

Hi all. Any tips on how to replace the front part of the handbrake cable. Is it a fuel tank out job or is there an easy way to do it.
Thanks. :D...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
07 Jul 2006, 20:14
two point one fuel hose diameter and length

Last post by Hacksawbob « 07 Jul 2006, 18:55
Replies: 4
by Hacksawbob » 06 Jul 2006, 18:50

number keys not working:? whats the internal diameter for fuel hose and how long do i need for tank to engine bay on a syncro and a one point nine...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
07 Jul 2006, 18:55
noisy hydraulic tappet

Last post by 3D_FLYER « 07 Jul 2006, 07:59
Replies: 5
by 3D_FLYER » 06 Jul 2006, 21:11

does anybody know if i can replace my noisy hydraulic tappets without removing the head? it's a 2L Aircooled

Cheers

Roy

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Last post by 3D_FLYER
07 Jul 2006, 07:59
URGENT Help please- steering lock

Last post by andylen « 07 Jul 2006, 00:16
Replies: 5
by vanjam » 03 Jul 2006, 08:33

Have checked wiki and searched posts but can't find anything on this:

Van keys lost (no spare), managed to break in, remove steering lock and start...

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Last post by andylen
07 Jul 2006, 00:16
VW 1.9L Watercooled - Carburettor

Last post by vanjam « 06 Jul 2006, 21:45
Replies: 4
by nigelpell » 02 Jul 2006, 16:35

Hi,

I have a 1986 1.9 watercooled T25, it currently has a Pierburg carb fitted which I wish to replace.

Does anybody know where I might be able to...

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Last post by vanjam
06 Jul 2006, 21:45
Oil type for 1.7 Diesel in Greece

Last post by Grun « 06 Jul 2006, 18:33
Replies: 2
by wahvan » 06 Jul 2006, 11:55

I know there are numerous threads discussing oil type but I cannot find one that covers my specific request. I have a 1988 1.7D T25 and am driving it...

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Last post by Grun
06 Jul 2006, 18:33
Buzzer Of Doom

Last post by zinfandel « 06 Jul 2006, 14:36
Replies: 17
by zinfandel » 02 Jul 2006, 20:05
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OK fitted S/Hand engine in van (please no preaching about S/hand engine's).
Starts and run's ok oil light go's off after starting engine until you...
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Last post by zinfandel
06 Jul 2006, 14:36
1.9DG distributor query

Last post by kevtherev « 05 Jul 2006, 21:51
Replies: 1
by Jonni » 05 Jul 2006, 21:41

The distributor on my van (an '86 1.9DG) says on the label that it is 45amp. Does this mean that it won't be very efficient for charging up two...

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Last post by kevtherev
05 Jul 2006, 21:51
Where do I fund the code for my distributor?

Last post by Jonni « 05 Jul 2006, 21:32
Replies: 4
by Jonni » 03 Jul 2006, 20:38

Hi,

I need a new vacuum unit for my distributor, but don't know where to look for the code.

Is it on top of the distributor cap?

Jonni

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Last post by Jonni
05 Jul 2006, 21:32
connecting rod

Last post by T'Onion « 05 Jul 2006, 19:04
Replies: 15
by T'Onion » 03 Jul 2006, 09:00
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can i swap a connecting rod without spliting the engine ??
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Last post by T'Onion
05 Jul 2006, 19:04
DG temperature sensor confusion

Last post by Mocki « 05 Jul 2006, 13:21
Replies: 3
by ghost123uk » 05 Jul 2006, 11:26

Hi all.

There are 2 x temperature sensors on the thermostat housing on a 1.9 DG engine.

One is mounted on the side of the housing and one on the...

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Last post by Mocki
05 Jul 2006, 13:21
Starter motor

Last post by Mariner Man « 05 Jul 2006, 10:38
Replies: 12
by Dud » 04 Jul 2006, 18:34

I have an 82 Aircooled.

When I turn the ignition nothing happens on my van (apart from a tick from what sounds like a relay under the dash, and a...

12 Replies

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Last post by Mariner Man
05 Jul 2006, 10:38
Engine intermittantly not starting

Last post by c11babe « 04 Jul 2006, 20:59
Replies: 5
by c11babe » 03 Jul 2006, 18:48

Can any one help ? I have an unusual engine combination apparently in my Auto Sleeper Trident, it has caused quite a few headaches for garages I have...

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Last post by c11babe
04 Jul 2006, 20:59
another starter motor problem

Last post by ermie571 « 04 Jul 2006, 08:00
Replies: 5
by corleone » 01 Jul 2006, 16:53

the starter doesn't spin, tried the tests and it needs to come off so I can either replace the whole unit or just the bushes. The top 'nut' holding...

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Last post by ermie571
04 Jul 2006, 08:00
carb prob

Last post by ginge « 03 Jul 2006, 08:22
Replies: 2
by ginge » 02 Jul 2006, 18:45

heading home started misfire checked leads etc and on looking at the carbs found one not working striped and found a small diaphram with hole in...

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Last post by ginge
03 Jul 2006, 08:22
polo went bang

Last post by Flibbertigibbet « 03 Jul 2006, 07:54
Replies: 3
by Flibbertigibbet » 30 Jun 2006, 14:54

Just took the leaky polo up the road and whilst movign from 2nd to 3rd gear ir lost all power went bang ....looked in rear view mirror and thought...

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Last post by Flibbertigibbet
03 Jul 2006, 07:54
gearbox question for 1.6 d

Last post by dridgy « 03 Jul 2006, 07:46
Replies: 3
by dridgy » 02 Jul 2006, 15:15

i was about to fit an new guide and thrust bearing on my gearbox, i took the guide off and and noticed that the seal is leaking slightly around the...

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Last post by dridgy
03 Jul 2006, 07:46
gearbox change,pros n cons,ins n outs,pitfalls,easiest way

Last post by T'Onion « 03 Jul 2006, 07:17
Replies: 1
by oldiguana » 02 Jul 2006, 20:22

eyup ducks,im contemplating a gearbox changeon my van this week,ive got a 1.6 gearbox with a 1.9 diesel engine so ive sourced a suitable box,and i...

1 Replies

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Last post by T'Onion
03 Jul 2006, 07:17
2.0 air cooled, new clutch, whats easiest

Last post by ginge « 02 Jul 2006, 18:47
Replies: 6
by mushroom » 30 Jun 2006, 08:16

gearbox out or engine out ?
haynes says box, but I'm used to bays splits and bugs where you always take the engine out

whats the quickest ?

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Last post by ginge
02 Jul 2006, 18:47
Fuel gauage problems

Last post by Tex Ritter « 02 Jul 2006, 12:30
Replies: 8
by pactdonkey » 29 Jun 2006, 08:57

Hi dont know whether its a common fault but my fuel gauage always says the same amount no matter how much i put in! im guessing a dodgy sensor or...

8 Replies

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Last post by Tex Ritter
02 Jul 2006, 12:30
5spd to 4spd??

Last post by T'Onion « 02 Jul 2006, 08:45
Replies: 3
by vanagonjon » 01 Jul 2006, 21:48

Hi Chaps, we have a 1.9 DG WBX bus here with a bust 5spd box. Does anybody know what additional parts I would need to put a 4spd box in the van? ie...

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Last post by T'Onion
02 Jul 2006, 08:45
petrol gearbox onto 1.9n/a...easy or hard

Last post by angry vanagon « 01 Jul 2006, 20:06
Replies: 1
by oldiguana » 01 Jul 2006, 17:36

eyup ducks,my last post on my gear problem was a little inconclusive so ive done a little searchin and here goes,my van has a gearbox code acp ,its a...

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Last post by angry vanagon
01 Jul 2006, 20:06
starter motor testing

Last post by andysimpson « 01 Jul 2006, 16:18
Replies: 4
by Hacksawbob » 01 Jul 2006, 06:23

I've probably got a dodgy starter motor. can someone confirm that if i connect the thick wire going to the solenoid from the battery to the litlle...

4 Replies

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Last post by andysimpson
01 Jul 2006, 16:18
MOT emissions readout - interpretation?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 01 Jul 2006, 11:06
Replies: 9
by cumbriankeith » 28 Jun 2006, 11:59

Just put the camper in for MOT. It failed for the first time in the 6 years I've had it, dammit!! But only for a couple of small rusty bits which I...

9 Replies

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Last post by Simon Baxter
01 Jul 2006, 11:06
carb probs

Last post by CovKid « 01 Jul 2006, 00:18
Replies: 3
by rustydubs » 29 Jun 2006, 19:51

my mate has an 86 t3 van,(1.9 petrol) its just been to a local mechanic to have tuning done but he carnt set the carb up, he says the c.o. is...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Jul 2006, 00:18
Antifreeze check question from a newbie.

Last post by Fweep « 30 Jun 2006, 19:48
Replies: 5
by Fweep » 27 Jun 2006, 13:55

Hi - newbie question.

I have read all the excellent tech info on the tech forum and Wiki notes - great.

Now I'm having nightmares that my headbolts...

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Last post by Fweep
30 Jun 2006, 19:48
45 flatout,?i think i need a 5 speed.help please,desperate,

Last post by oldiguana « 30 Jun 2006, 19:33
Replies: 31
by oldiguana » 29 Jun 2006, 10:00
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eyup ducks,took the camel for its first nip out today since buying her,its got a 1.9 n/a diesel in,the 1.6 was in a crate in the back when we had...
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Last post by oldiguana
30 Jun 2006, 19:33
Oil

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 30 Jun 2006, 16:33
Replies: 8
by mark206000 » 29 Jun 2006, 23:10

Hi,

Done a search and can't seem to find a good anser to what oil to put in.

Spotted that quantum 15/40 was mentioned, would this be the stuff ?...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
30 Jun 2006, 16:33
Porr starting when hot

Last post by Mocki « 30 Jun 2006, 14:09
Replies: 1
by Richardpiper » 30 Jun 2006, 13:32

Hi all,
My 2.1i starts first time every time when cold. When at normal running temp., it takes two or three goes. When hotter than that, it won't...

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Last post by Mocki
30 Jun 2006, 14:09
getting hold of a new engine? or just parts

Last post by MikeB « 29 Jun 2006, 23:17
Replies: 8
by chukaspaz » 28 Jun 2006, 12:46

hey,

so Iv taken my van to a few vw specialists who said the sound is probably either piston slap which is bad news apparently, no oil pressure (as...

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Last post by MikeB
29 Jun 2006, 23:17
Weak starter motor fault - anyone know the exact cause?

Last post by Andyvandy « 29 Jun 2006, 21:41
Replies: 7
by RJES » 24 Jun 2006, 11:38

Hello,
I have dismantled a T25 starter motor which has the very common 'weak starter syndrome' - i.e. it struggles to crank the engine over,...

7 Replies

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Last post by Andyvandy
29 Jun 2006, 21:41
Strange alternator behaviour!

Last post by Ivorblueun « 29 Jun 2006, 19:02
Replies: 3
by domiles1 » 29 Jun 2006, 09:21

Or maybe there is a rational explanation! My alternator light is OFF during normal driving thus indicating that the alternator is charging my battery...

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Last post by Ivorblueun
29 Jun 2006, 19:02
1.9 TD

Last post by tonysbus « 29 Jun 2006, 18:51
Replies: 12
by tonysbus » 27 Jun 2006, 17:07

What kind of mpg should i expect in a westy hightop with a 1.9 TD and does it foul the engine lid . Thinking of converting from a petrol.

Thank's...

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Last post by tonysbus
29 Jun 2006, 18:51
SS Exhausts again

Last post by OLD ONE « 29 Jun 2006, 12:16
Replies: 1
by ducksdeluxe » 28 Jun 2006, 17:25

Have recently bought a SS exhaust system from Bluebird and the quality and workmanship is second to none BUT the tailpipe is as weedy as hell its...

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Last post by OLD ONE
29 Jun 2006, 12:16
Gearbox Rebuild-How difficult can it be ???

Last post by Aidan « 28 Jun 2006, 21:43
Replies: 5
by Pickles » 27 Jun 2006, 09:30

My 4 speed 091 box has broken after 160,000 miles. Jamed in gear but no drive.
I have spoken to a few people about rebuilding it

Shiplake £350 ish...

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Last post by Aidan
28 Jun 2006, 21:43
power steering help needed

Last post by cumbria « 28 Jun 2006, 21:41
Replies: 5
by cumbria » 24 Jun 2006, 15:28

Im fitting a pas conversion onto the van got the rack fitted but dont know which is the pressure line connection and which is the suck line there are...

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Last post by cumbria
28 Jun 2006, 21:41
gonna need a alternator for a 1.9 AEF polo engine.

Last post by andysimpson « 28 Jun 2006, 20:52
Replies: 1
by dridgy » 28 Jun 2006, 19:57

dont spose anyones got a good 1.9 AEF engine polo alternator for sale.

cheers

john.

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Last post by andysimpson
28 Jun 2006, 20:52
URGENT 1.9 AEF engine conversion, do i swap pump.

Last post by dridgy « 28 Jun 2006, 19:55
Replies: 5
by dridgy » 27 Jun 2006, 07:05

Im about to put in a 1.9 NA AEF engine from a polo.
The injection pump is different to my old 1.6 pump, the 1.9 has a idle boost valve on it, with a...

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Last post by dridgy
28 Jun 2006, 19:55
2.1dj and 1.9dg piston rings

Last post by T'Onion « 28 Jun 2006, 19:44
Replies: 9
by T'Onion » 28 Jun 2006, 08:25

is there a differance ?
been looking at some websites and some say no and some say yes ? confused i am :?

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Last post by T'Onion
28 Jun 2006, 19:44
Exhaust Question!

Last post by HarryMann « 28 Jun 2006, 18:46
Replies: 3
by SteveW4130 » 28 Jun 2006, 10:37

Hello all! Myself and my girlfriend have just bought a wedge and i've got a quick question!

The exhaust on the T25 is a bit knackered so i'd like to...

3 Replies

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Last post by HarryMann
28 Jun 2006, 18:46
exhaust problem

Last post by Ray « 28 Jun 2006, 16:27
Replies: 2
by Ray » 28 Jun 2006, 14:54

Fitted a new s/s system last month. when fitted I seemed to strip one of the fitting bolts into the head, it appeared to hold ok but became a noisy....

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Last post by Ray
28 Jun 2006, 16:27
Draining and refilling coolant on turbo diesel

Last post by CovKid « 28 Jun 2006, 11:18
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by Hermen » 27 Jun 2006, 21:13

AAAAGHHHH!!!!! I have just spent the last 4 hours draining my cooling system. I had to change the expansion tank as it had a crack, so thought that...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Jun 2006, 11:18
Gearbox rebuilds

Last post by HarryMann « 28 Jun 2006, 09:47
Replies: 1
by Hairbear » 27 Jun 2006, 20:54

Reccomendations appreciated on T25 gearbox specialists.

Got the rare long geared 'box but don't know what it's like so want to get it checked out...

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Last post by HarryMann
28 Jun 2006, 09:47
what is the black sticky stuff

Last post by shepster « 28 Jun 2006, 08:29
Replies: 5
by dubsta » 27 Jun 2006, 14:16

that is used to stick gutter tim on with...

Anyone know?

Cheers

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Last post by shepster
28 Jun 2006, 08:29

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