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Perished alternator cable.

Last post by deegee19 « 26 Apr 2007, 22:52
Replies: 3
by deegee19 » 25 Apr 2007, 13:43

My '85 DG petrol recently let me down on the way to work at night........lights all started dimming eventually giving up.got a tow home turns out the...

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Last post by deegee19
26 Apr 2007, 22:52
BLEEDING BRAKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Apr 2007, 12:03
Replies: 2
by shepster » 26 Apr 2007, 07:54

I am in the process of renewing the rear brakes on my van, i have done one side and thought i would bleed them as i went around.

I got my lad to...

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Apr 2007, 12:03
Where can I get VW Quantum 15W40

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Apr 2007, 10:39
Replies: 10
by irishkeet » 26 Apr 2007, 08:07

Hi

Doing a service on the weekend and I was wondering where I can get VW Quantum 15W40 (Im in london)

thanks
Keet

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Apr 2007, 10:39
upgrading my alternator

Last post by Mocki « 26 Apr 2007, 06:05
Replies: 1
by Flying Frog » 25 Apr 2007, 22:56

I have just baught a mk1 golf 90A alternator to put on my t25 watrcooled. Just wonder if I can jut replace my 65A one buy this one or do I have to...

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Last post by Mocki
26 Apr 2007, 06:05
1.6 td jx thermostat

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 25 Apr 2007, 13:46
Replies: 2
by lambrettalee » 24 Apr 2007, 21:55

where is the thermostat on my 1.6 diesel??? what manual covers this diesel engine... thanks in advance...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
25 Apr 2007, 13:46
CU engine cooling flaps

Last post by The_blue « 25 Apr 2007, 13:19
Replies: 2
by The_blue » 24 Apr 2007, 17:55

The last owner removed the cooling flaps and gubbings.

i can see the 2 holes where the flap bar should be but not guts.

How safe am i running...

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Last post by The_blue
25 Apr 2007, 13:19
oil leak and mot...

Last post by kathyshack « 25 Apr 2007, 08:33
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by kathyshack » 24 Apr 2007, 12:28

can your van fail its mot with a bad oil leak?
my brothers van is due its mot end of this month and he needs to get it through to tax it. just...

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Last post by kathyshack
25 Apr 2007, 08:33
oil and tyre pressures

Last post by T3teedub « 25 Apr 2007, 07:14
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by tonytone » 24 Apr 2007, 21:31

ok, what pressures do you recomend for standard wheels n tyres ?.

And, I have a recon Vege 1.6td engine, what oil should I be using in it ???

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Last post by T3teedub
25 Apr 2007, 07:14
Speedo Cable

Last post by Dubstar « 24 Apr 2007, 22:28
Replies: 3
by Dubstar » 20 Apr 2007, 20:30

Has any one put a RHD speedo cable on their LHD? Just wondering if it's way too long etc. I ask because I think mine is bust and VW, JK and Euro Car...

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Last post by Dubstar
24 Apr 2007, 22:28
Temp. gauge 'O' ring size?

Last post by mininut « 24 Apr 2007, 21:51
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by mininut » 24 Apr 2007, 15:56

Does anyone know what size the 'O' ring is on a temp gauge sender for a 1.9DG???????
Got coolant dripping from the thermo housing and it looks like...

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Last post by mininut
24 Apr 2007, 21:51
1.6 TD oil pipes

Last post by tonytone « 24 Apr 2007, 21:25
Replies: 9
by tonytone » 22 Apr 2007, 19:19

It must be catching. my pipe from the block to the turbo fractured today empting lots of oil up the back of the camper and getting me oil light to...

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Last post by tonytone
24 Apr 2007, 21:25
dg motor getting hot

Last post by futurecut « 24 Apr 2007, 15:12
Replies: 10
by dink » 19 Apr 2007, 21:58

i'm not sure that the fan on the radiator is working
my temp guage gets hot when i'm stuck in traffic, i can't hear the fan cutting in, should i be...

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Last post by futurecut
24 Apr 2007, 15:12
Anybody ever fitted CU Heat exchangers....??

Last post by Willoughby « 24 Apr 2007, 13:42
Replies: 6
by toolsntat » 16 Apr 2007, 15:47

The units `I`m just about to fit have what look like offset bolt holes to the manifold but a quick glance underneath seems to show the existing ones...

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Last post by Willoughby
24 Apr 2007, 13:42
Burnt valve.

Last post by geordie skydiver « 24 Apr 2007, 10:29
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by geordie skydiver » 21 Apr 2007, 16:48

I suspect the ratvan that I just bought has got a burnt valve, I'm going to compression test it this week to see which side its on and then remove...

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Last post by geordie skydiver
24 Apr 2007, 10:29
Fuel pump issue

Last post by sevy « 24 Apr 2007, 08:34
Replies: 6
by carl666 » 16 Apr 2007, 10:18

I have a 83 watercooled T25 and when I put her away last year she was running fine....
I've come to start her and get her ready for this years mot...

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Last post by sevy
24 Apr 2007, 08:34
do i have a brake servo?

Last post by edmundator « 23 Apr 2007, 17:27
Replies: 4
by edmundator » 22 Apr 2007, 21:39

I hope this is a question that's easily answered.

I have a 1982/Y 2.0 air-cooled Devon and I'd like to know whether or not this will have a brake...

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Last post by edmundator
23 Apr 2007, 17:27
Anti roll bar drop link

Last post by SteveW « 23 Apr 2007, 16:05
Replies: 7
by maximus » 20 Apr 2007, 16:09

Just looked on mine because of clanking noise and the drop link ( sort of bent arm going into bottom of steering) has snapped at the bottom.

Can you...

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Last post by SteveW
23 Apr 2007, 16:05
buying fuel pump

Last post by mark206000 « 23 Apr 2007, 11:43
Replies: 3
by mark206000 » 20 Apr 2007, 11:38

I think I need a new fuel pump. Do they come with the 2 gaskets ? Don't see any listed on jk or gsf ?

Anyone know ?

Thanks !

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Last post by mark206000
23 Apr 2007, 11:43
Geometry settings for non-synchro '87 1.9 caravelle.

Last post by Brooky « 23 Apr 2007, 11:09
Replies: 2
by Brooky » 23 Apr 2007, 08:47

Anybody got details of steering geometry settings on non 4WD T25?
Can only find synchro details on technical data, as added by Harry Mann.
I'm...

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Last post by Brooky
23 Apr 2007, 11:09
Dizzy question including timming help needed!

Last post by HarryMann « 23 Apr 2007, 08:51
Replies: 12
by The_blue » 20 Apr 2007, 18:15

I got a 2nd hand electronic dizzy for my CU engine. It came with all the wiring and 2 rotor arms...

one has a wide tip (about 10mm?) and the other...

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Last post by HarryMann
23 Apr 2007, 08:51
Loosing power and stalling

Last post by vanjam « 23 Apr 2007, 00:18
Replies: 18
by mark206000 » 15 Apr 2007, 08:30
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Having just had a nightmare getting van through mot it repays me by running like a big bag of poop :evil:

Had it out for it's first trip in the sun...
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Last post by vanjam
23 Apr 2007, 00:18
1.6 td turbo oil feed pipes (jx)

Last post by HarryMann « 22 Apr 2007, 22:45
Replies: 7
by lambrettalee » 20 Apr 2007, 20:55

had the van motd today and was pointed to an oil leak from one of the pipes around the turbo,i am going to replace both as they are quite corroded ,...

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Last post by HarryMann
22 Apr 2007, 22:45
Can gear box seals be done in situ?

Last post by The_blue « 22 Apr 2007, 20:52
Replies: 27
by The_blue » 16 Apr 2007, 17:36
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My 4 speed box is dumping it's oil between the box and the near side CV joint.

I've got the joint off and cleaned out the grease. I've took the...
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Last post by The_blue
22 Apr 2007, 20:52
Which Alternator HEEEEELLLLLLLPPPPP!!!!

Last post by komet « 22 Apr 2007, 20:48
Replies: 4
by komet » 21 Apr 2007, 12:13

My alternator is knackered, I ordered one from euro car parts which arrived and was the wrong one, even tho i gave them the part no :roll: ,

Now...

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Last post by komet
22 Apr 2007, 20:48
petrol to diesel t25

Last post by R0B « 22 Apr 2007, 19:37
Replies: 3
by speedy » 21 Apr 2007, 17:28

i am about to put a1.9tdi in where i have taken out a petrol, and have looked through the forum, but cannot find out information on how to mount the...

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Last post by R0B
22 Apr 2007, 19:37
Oil leak from main input shaft on gearbox :-(

Last post by lhd « 22 Apr 2007, 19:08
Replies: 2
by zinfandel » 22 Apr 2007, 14:51

I have a bad oil leak from the input shaft on my gearbox, I had thought it was the engine and spent last weekend swapping the engines over with a...

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Last post by lhd
22 Apr 2007, 19:08
Hello BTW: Gearbox ?

Last post by robeam « 22 Apr 2007, 11:57
Replies: 9
by robeam » 17 Apr 2007, 16:46

Looking at a 1988 2.1 WC Multivan Westi and having taken it for a spin noticed that the gears are reversed as below:

2 4 R
1 3 5

Can anyone tell me...

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Last post by robeam
22 Apr 2007, 11:57
De-Cat?

Last post by SYNCRO « 22 Apr 2007, 00:52
Replies: 4
by kyleewyleecoyote » 19 Apr 2007, 09:47

I've got a 1990 DG Uk spec panel which has a cat fitted, don't know why, perhaps a garage has done a wrong un in the past?
It doesn't need replacing,...

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Last post by SYNCRO
22 Apr 2007, 00:52
noisy tappet

Last post by Dan Wood « 20 Apr 2007, 18:19
Replies: 20
by sarge » 09 Apr 2007, 08:08
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Please can anyone tell me why I have an occaisional noisy tappet? mostly the engine runs as sweet as,but sometimes from cold it taps away for about 5...
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Last post by Dan Wood
20 Apr 2007, 18:19
Anyone else with factory heavy duty suspension?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 19 Apr 2007, 20:57
Replies: 3
by toomanytoys » 19 Apr 2007, 09:32

My 1983 2wd caravelle is belived to have the heavy duty suspension pack, which gives a higher payload.
Does anyone else have this option?
I am after...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
19 Apr 2007, 20:57
nightmare brakes (broken nipple)

Last post by dingleyhythe « 19 Apr 2007, 20:42
Replies: 1
by leroy99 » 19 Apr 2007, 20:28

i stripped both the front calipers today (binding) cleaned, derusted and painted and fitted with new seals.when i was bleeding the system i broke one...

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Last post by dingleyhythe
19 Apr 2007, 20:42
FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES

Last post by funbus1 « 19 Apr 2007, 19:19
Replies: 7
by finbahr » 19 Apr 2007, 06:58

Does anyone know where I can buy a pair of front suspension bushes for my T25.

The garage can't get them for my MOT....says they're discontinued

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Last post by funbus1
19 Apr 2007, 19:19
Clanging, Banging and Changing.

Last post by SplendiferousII « 19 Apr 2007, 17:48
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by SplendiferousII » 19 Apr 2007, 09:40

My van has started to make noises from the rear end. It sounds like I am towing a trailer with a box full of tools rattling behind me.

The noise is...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
19 Apr 2007, 17:48
Diesel starter motors

Last post by Louey « 19 Apr 2007, 16:37
Replies: 8
by Louey » 15 Apr 2007, 18:44

My van is refusing to start :x

I went to to start it this morning and the starter/solenoid whirred even when I turned the ignition off and I had to...

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Last post by Louey
19 Apr 2007, 16:37
Heater core leaks...

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 Apr 2007, 08:21
Replies: 4
by rod1e » 19 Apr 2007, 05:06

Anyone got any bright ideas how to fix a very slight leak in the heater core... so small can't really tell where it's coming from, the base is just...

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 Apr 2007, 08:21
Urgent help re coolant leak please!

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 Apr 2007, 07:54
Replies: 6
by fairwynds » 18 Apr 2007, 19:33

Hi all
supposed to be going away in van this Friday for weekend....but....
just got back from the food shop (2 miles each way max) and find water...

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 Apr 2007, 07:54
Help re brake master cylinder....

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 Apr 2007, 07:51
Replies: 1
by piedpiper » 18 Apr 2007, 20:12

Just taken the master cyl off my 2.0 lt Aircooled to replace with one bought from GSF.

The new cylinder (part no 251611021C - obtained by GSF...

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 Apr 2007, 07:51
brake calipers

Last post by T'Onion « 19 Apr 2007, 06:14
Replies: 1
by tangalooma flyer » 18 Apr 2007, 23:38

where is the cheapest place to buy new brake callipers? cheers :D i have a 1988 1.9dg

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Last post by T'Onion
19 Apr 2007, 06:14
Air Compressor

Last post by CovKid « 18 Apr 2007, 23:21
Replies: 37
by colouredFunk » 05 Sep 2006, 20:07
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I'm going to be giving myself a crash course in body restoring soon....time to get rid of all those rusty spots. So my plan is to get some new...
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Last post by CovKid
18 Apr 2007, 23:21
anti roll bar

Last post by ginge « 18 Apr 2007, 19:18
Replies: 4
by ginge » 17 Apr 2007, 15:05

the stay off the anti roll bar sheared the nut is there a way too get the bush etc out or is it best to remove the whole anti roll bar any advice...

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Last post by ginge
18 Apr 2007, 19:18
Fresh Water Pump

Last post by owlets « 18 Apr 2007, 18:43
Replies: 5
by owlets » 17 Apr 2007, 08:33

Need to replace the one in my Westy, how easy are they to do, looks fairly.........was just going to get one of these and pop it in.

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Last post by owlets
18 Apr 2007, 18:43
coolant woes

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Apr 2007, 18:07
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by dridgy » 14 Apr 2007, 13:48

finally finished fitting a polo 1.9 AEF diesel lump and run the van for a few miles.
But
On checking the expansion tank i noticed that the water was...

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Last post by kevtherev
18 Apr 2007, 18:07
spark plugs

Last post by T3teedub « 18 Apr 2007, 15:39
Replies: 2
by corleone » 18 Apr 2007, 11:59

What are mine trying to tell me?

Electrode very black with lots of carbon so its a rich mix/bad choke. On two of them the insulation has a black...

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Last post by T3teedub
18 Apr 2007, 15:39
break bits

Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy « 18 Apr 2007, 15:06
Replies: 6
by wookey » 16 Apr 2007, 15:38

Hi anyone know where i can get the anti rattle pin and disc (251609279 spring pin 4X39MM) and (251609289 spring disc) from? GSF say they dont do it....

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Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy
18 Apr 2007, 15:06
Oil leak

Last post by toomanytoys « 18 Apr 2007, 14:56
Replies: 3
by tonytech » 30 Mar 2007, 08:59

The 'new vege' engine has developed a oil leak after 7000 miles.
2.1 litre dj.

I cant see where from, so before I take it back to the guy who...

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Last post by toomanytoys
18 Apr 2007, 14:56
Are t2 heat exchangers (2l Aircooled) suitable for t3 2l CU?

Last post by Doodleboink « 18 Apr 2007, 09:57
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by Doodleboink » 17 Apr 2007, 15:22

As above really. One's ending local on Ebay V. soon and could be the answer to my MOT woes.

Anyone know?

Linky linky

Looks a bit different, but...

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Last post by Doodleboink
18 Apr 2007, 09:57
Where to buy a new clutch?

Last post by HarryMann « 18 Apr 2007, 05:30
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by lidders » 17 Apr 2007, 21:40

After taking my engine out due to those pesky Exhaust studs that shear (6 evenings of drilling to sort out!!).

I have started to check all the...

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Last post by HarryMann
18 Apr 2007, 05:30
Rebuilding Aircooled engines.

Last post by guz « 17 Apr 2007, 22:15
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by geordie skydiver » 17 Apr 2007, 21:58

Ok, so some how over the past few years I've managed to aquire three(soon to be four) knackered CU 2.0L (and 1 CJ) Aircooled engines.

How easy/hard...

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Last post by guz
17 Apr 2007, 22:15
alternator belt size

Last post by Ivor Brownun « 17 Apr 2007, 21:12
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by domiles1 » 17 Apr 2007, 17:57

I've got that 1.6 diesel engine with seperate alternator belt and water pump belt. Alt belt snapped and local shop lists several different sizes for...

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Last post by Ivor Brownun
17 Apr 2007, 21:12
gearbox 1st gear problems

Last post by drumnut182 « 17 Apr 2007, 13:44
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by drumnut182 » 16 Apr 2007, 15:07

Anyone know how to take out the shift shaft on a 5speed diesel gearbox? Once you have the nut off will it then slide out or do i have to dismantle...

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17 Apr 2007, 13:44

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