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2 pipes from front to back to do with cooling

Last post by toomanytoys « 27 Jun 2006, 11:30
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by buskitten » 24 Jun 2006, 14:31

Hi :D

I wonder if anyone can help - my mechanic has said that 2 metal or steel pipes that run from the front of the van to the back have corroded...

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Last post by toomanytoys
27 Jun 2006, 11:30
What does this hose connect to or do?

Last post by brookie « 26 Jun 2006, 21:35
Replies: 2
by brookie » 25 Jun 2006, 21:28

Hopefully a straight forward question but here goes! On my 1.9TD AAZ I have a rubber hose (small about 6mm diameter) going from the inlet manifold to...

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Last post by brookie
26 Jun 2006, 21:35
how do you get smoothest idle on 1.6TD?

Last post by banana « 26 Jun 2006, 15:54
Replies: 6
by banana » 26 Jun 2006, 13:07

It may be characteristic of the 1.6Td, and I have experienced it on both engines i've had, that a smooth idle ie not rocking the van, is hard to find...

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Last post by banana
26 Jun 2006, 15:54
Bad idle when cold on 2.1 injection,any thoughts??

Last post by Aidan « 26 Jun 2006, 10:11
Replies: 4
by Karmann LT » 23 Jun 2006, 18:18

Hi,i am having problems with my 112ps non-cat 2.1 inj. in my '86 multivan...it doesn't idle when cold and each time i dip the clutch the engine...

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Last post by Aidan
26 Jun 2006, 10:11
engine rebuilds

Last post by Aidan « 26 Jun 2006, 10:06
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by Louey » 26 Jun 2006, 08:40

Got a friend who wants to get his in laws 1600 Aircooled engine rebuilt for their T25. Who apart from Laurie Pettit can be recommended for this?

My...

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Last post by Aidan
26 Jun 2006, 10:06
oil leak

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 26 Jun 2006, 07:37
Replies: 9
by chickenkoop » 23 Jun 2006, 20:17

: :( (got a oil leak from the lh rear piston, its not pissing out but its on the metal plate that bolts onto the h/ex, is there an easy fix? p.s i've...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
26 Jun 2006, 07:37
Early DG Fitting to Later Van

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Jun 2006, 22:14
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by zinfandel » 25 Jun 2006, 22:09

Fitting an earlier DG (rubber pipes) to a later Van 1986.
If I fit the later water pump thermostat ect but leave the older stile exhaust on (as it...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Jun 2006, 22:14
temperature guage

Last post by tonytech « 25 Jun 2006, 20:41
Replies: 4
by TamarandJulian » 22 Jun 2006, 17:18

Our recently acquired 2.1 petrol T25 is great but as usual with a new vehicle I'm just ironing out the odd few bits and pieces and sorting out small...

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Last post by tonytech
25 Jun 2006, 20:41
has my head gasket gone?

Last post by Kermit « 25 Jun 2006, 18:52
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by dridgy » 25 Jun 2006, 15:11

Ive got a 1.6 na diesel, which ive been running without the thermostat in.
Any way the neeedle on the temp gauge barley moves because of the missing...

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Last post by Kermit
25 Jun 2006, 18:52
Fuel Filter Location

Last post by normalbloke « 24 Jun 2006, 22:44
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by normalbloke » 24 Jun 2006, 18:31

Ok, i am being a lazy twit, but where is the fuel filter on my 1983 Watercooled van?Is there just the one or do I have a catch you out pre filter o...

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Last post by normalbloke
24 Jun 2006, 22:44
what does this pipe do?

Last post by CovKid « 24 Jun 2006, 20:00
Replies: 2
by markpark » 24 Jun 2006, 18:54

Hi,

Was changing the oil today on my van today ( which I failed to do due to a previous owner cross threading then rounding off te sump plug) And i...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Jun 2006, 20:00
diesel into petrol syncro

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 24 Jun 2006, 13:29
Replies: 5
by last red star » 21 Jun 2006, 21:43

hi just bought a 1.9 westy synro .is there any problems fitting in a turbo diesel ?

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
24 Jun 2006, 13:29
Diesel engines what do they look like?!

Last post by pactdonkey « 24 Jun 2006, 10:52
Replies: 5
by Kool-Kamper » 23 Jun 2006, 21:57

Hi currently having an argument about configeration of diesel lump. I have said it is like a normal inline 4 thing, but my husband says it is a flat...

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Last post by pactdonkey
24 Jun 2006, 10:52
Temp' gauge compatability.

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 24 Jun 2006, 05:06
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by Dezzie McScroat » 22 Jun 2006, 20:35

Just bought a T25 panel van, with a 1.9 tdi conversion. (from a Passat) The temperature gauge doesn't work, but the guy who sold it says that the 1.9...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
24 Jun 2006, 05:06
anti roll bar bushes?

Last post by lhd « 24 Jun 2006, 01:22
Replies: 2
by lhd » 23 Jun 2006, 16:34

Are they hard to change.
I've just brought a new set.
ie, top mounts, drop link bushes and damping rings.
Should this be simple enough to do...

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Last post by lhd
24 Jun 2006, 01:22
Changing the sump

Last post by HarryMann « 23 Jun 2006, 22:22
Replies: 17
by pactdonkey » 17 Jun 2006, 15:29
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I believe i have a crack in my oil sump as there is a bit of gum on the farside of the sump from the back. it appears to be filling in a crack and...
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Last post by HarryMann
23 Jun 2006, 22:22
Fuel Tank Advise

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT « 23 Jun 2006, 21:20
Replies: 7
by Popeye- Doyle » 16 Jun 2006, 19:19

I run a 1985 1.9 Petrol Westy 'Joker'.

On the last couple of times when refueling i have noticed that when the tank is full there is petrol...

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Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
23 Jun 2006, 21:20
Anyone got a piccy of how push rod tube spring locates ?

Last post by Tex Ritter « 23 Jun 2006, 19:47
Replies: 3
by sonic23 » 21 Jun 2006, 13:17

Hi there,
I've just had to do a head swap on a 2 litre Aircooled and refitted new push rod seals as suggested.

All was fine until I tried to then...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
23 Jun 2006, 19:47
Losing Power

Last post by CovKid « 23 Jun 2006, 17:49
Replies: 5
by wehey » 23 Jun 2006, 08:13

Hiya all,

Ive just got my 1980 2000cc Aircooled through the MOT and am on the road at last.

When it 1st failed the MOT the co2 emissions where...

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Last post by CovKid
23 Jun 2006, 17:49
overheated...maybe

Last post by j_robi « 23 Jun 2006, 13:46
Replies: 17
by j_robi » 05 May 2006, 22:15
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myrtles adventures continue
after a good few months of behaving myrtle decided to she wanted a ride on a lorry again
on the m4 today the water temp...
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Last post by j_robi
23 Jun 2006, 13:46
Loosing coolant but no leak? 1.6td

Last post by banana « 23 Jun 2006, 13:13
Replies: 5
by Hermen » 23 Jun 2006, 09:09

Hello, I am a bit stumped as to how I am loosing coolant. I top up the filler tank by number plate and within a few miles the tank is empty. The temp...

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Last post by banana
23 Jun 2006, 13:13
Bleedin nipple problem

Last post by HarryMann « 23 Jun 2006, 10:25
Replies: 4
by Dubmeister » 23 Jun 2006, 08:15

Its not as bad or as painful as it sounds but a problem none the less.
Have got to the final stages of reassembling brake calipers and fitting them...

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Last post by HarryMann
23 Jun 2006, 10:25
fuel tanks!!

Last post by Spannerrack « 22 Jun 2006, 22:07
Replies: 4
by deepdale » 19 Jun 2006, 19:32

Not happy!
Just when i thought i had finished spending (for a while anyway) i discover a wet patch under my fuel tank. I scrape back some waxoyle...

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Last post by Spannerrack
22 Jun 2006, 22:07
Head gasket leak

Last post by toomanytoys « 22 Jun 2006, 18:43
Replies: 8
by Jonni » 21 Jun 2006, 18:10

Just took my new van in for a service and report. The garage tell me that the head gasket is leaking on the right bank and that basically I will need...

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Last post by toomanytoys
22 Jun 2006, 18:43
crap in the day, "pooh" at night

Last post by Ian Hulley « 22 Jun 2006, 09:29
Replies: 7
by chukaspaz » 20 Jun 2006, 18:13

hi,

as u may have guessed im posting again about my ticking noise...whats weird is that Iv changed the oil and filter, topped up my coolant and...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
22 Jun 2006, 09:29
Cutting out.

Last post by Horney « 22 Jun 2006, 09:09
Replies: 5
by Horney » 22 Jun 2006, 07:50

Took the van out last night to pick the mrs up from a mate's house. It's only about 1/2 mile. Drive there was fine but on the way back it kept losing...

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Last post by Horney
22 Jun 2006, 09:09
Rear brake backplates,early/late are they the same??

Last post by oldiguana « 22 Jun 2006, 08:28
Replies: 4
by toolsntat » 21 Jun 2006, 22:52

Rear brake backplates,early/late are they the same??

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Last post by oldiguana
22 Jun 2006, 08:28
Slick 50 engine oil additive

Last post by CovKid « 21 Jun 2006, 22:06
Replies: 5
by brookie » 21 Jun 2006, 08:09

Has anyone used Slick 50 in their T25 engines? Is it worth the £20? I put some in an Alfa (flat 4 engine) when it was 50k and the engine was still...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Jun 2006, 22:06
power loss and backfire

Last post by ABBEYUNITED « 21 Jun 2006, 21:45
Replies: 7
by ABBEYUNITED » 20 Jun 2006, 17:49

keep getting power loss and loud backfire when driving
also van keeps cutting out but re-starts ok, however with strong smell of fuel. seem to have...

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Last post by ABBEYUNITED
21 Jun 2006, 21:45
Petrol or diesel tacho question

Last post by Aidan « 21 Jun 2006, 17:04
Replies: 6
by Sven » 19 Jun 2006, 09:55

I bought one last year at VF and am wondering if it was out of a petrol or diesel van and would it make a difference when it comes to fitting....

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Last post by Aidan
21 Jun 2006, 17:04
New Fuel Pump

Last post by Devs « 21 Jun 2006, 16:50
Replies: 4
by Devs » 18 Jun 2006, 22:10

Hi All

have just done a 1.9 - 2.1 transplant in my T3, after bleeding the cooling system today, the inline electric fuel pump has decided to give up...

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Last post by Devs
21 Jun 2006, 16:50
T25 upper wishbone bushes renewal - tool sizes needed?

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Jun 2006, 11:32
Replies: 4
by frankb » 19 Jun 2006, 20:03

1. 19mm socket for the nut on the inner spindle. (Easy bit)
What size allen key for the other end?
Hex socket looks a bit tight (brake pipe in the...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 Jun 2006, 11:32
Flywheel

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Jun 2006, 11:20
Replies: 4
by chuckle » 21 Jun 2006, 09:30

I am putting a recon CU egine in my Danbury and on inspection the flywheel has got quite worn can you buy a new one or should I get it machined at a...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 Jun 2006, 11:20
oil change complete, but ticking still there...help!!!

Last post by pactdonkey « 21 Jun 2006, 11:18
Replies: 11
by chukaspaz » 16 Jun 2006, 21:04

hey,

thats me just changed my oil and filter...started it and the ticking sound is still there...can I drive it a little to get the oil going round...

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Last post by pactdonkey
21 Jun 2006, 11:18
bleedin bloody brakes

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 21 Jun 2006, 09:40
Replies: 7
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 20 Jun 2006, 10:25

ive changed the front pads and replaced the long brake line to the rear brakes, i bled the sytem (twice now) all four wheels, but the pedal is still...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
21 Jun 2006, 09:40
rubbers v poly's

Last post by Aidan « 20 Jun 2006, 21:30
Replies: 4
by lhd » 18 Jun 2006, 20:35

I am in need of 2 new anti roll bar bushes and a pair of lower arm bushes, My question is this x2.
No.1 Are they worth the extra dosh.
No.2 Am I...

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Last post by Aidan
20 Jun 2006, 21:30
Jumps out of first sometimes

Last post by Aidan « 20 Jun 2006, 21:19
Replies: 11
by cumbriankeith » 19 Jun 2006, 18:35

Had some work done on gearbox last week (so guide pin has been disturbed)...
Jumps out of first sometimes when trundling along in a queue for...

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Last post by Aidan
20 Jun 2006, 21:19
diesels over heating/reliability,whats the truth-im worried

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 20 Jun 2006, 21:10
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by oldiguana » 20 Jun 2006, 20:58

:x eyup again ducks,im taking the camel back for its re-test in the morning,300 f*****g quid and i did all the work myself,i degress!,im getting a...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
20 Jun 2006, 21:10
what tools to change gearbox oil ?

Last post by oldiguana « 20 Jun 2006, 21:00
Replies: 3
by dridgy » 20 Jun 2006, 18:12

Hi guys,
I want to change the gearbox oil on me van, it looks like the plugs are these big allen key jobbies.
what size are these plugs and where do...

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Last post by oldiguana
20 Jun 2006, 21:00
split rear break pipe

Last post by CovKid « 20 Jun 2006, 20:41
Replies: 13
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 15 Jun 2006, 20:53

i know this maybe impossible, but, does anyone know the length of the pipe and the size of the nuts for the rear brakes, the one that runs the length...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Jun 2006, 20:41
GEARKNOB IN THE BACK OF ME KNEE-HENCE STICK CHOP,HELP.PLEAZE

Last post by oldiguana « 20 Jun 2006, 19:42
Replies: 7
by oldiguana » 19 Jun 2006, 21:14

eyup ducks,i took marladys camel for an mot last week,and ended driving the sodding thing round in third gear,i fitted a skull gearknob on the...

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Last post by oldiguana
20 Jun 2006, 19:42
blocked radiator?

Last post by badger « 20 Jun 2006, 19:34
Replies: 3
by t25heaven » 20 Jun 2006, 17:26

hi all,

i'm in the process of changing my antifreeze i've noticed i have a blocked radiator, or certainly seems that way as it's not getting hot....

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Last post by badger
20 Jun 2006, 19:34
diesel quality

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 20 Jun 2006, 06:55
Replies: 4
by monkeynut » 17 Jun 2006, 08:30

Anybody noticed the quality differences from pump to pump
Ive been buying mine from Morrisons in C**ley thought nowt a bowt it until I filled up in...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
20 Jun 2006, 06:55
Cylinder head shim or part of the head?

Last post by germman « 19 Jun 2006, 22:12
Replies: 3
by Hacksawbob » 17 Jun 2006, 07:44

is there a 'step' in the cylinder head machining that the seal sits on or is this an old seal that needs to come out. I cant for the life of me shift...

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Last post by germman
19 Jun 2006, 22:12
1.9 non turbo

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 19 Jun 2006, 21:37
Replies: 6
by dajwid » 18 Jun 2006, 06:00

Just a quickie!
Has anyone swapped a 1.6D for a 1.9D non turbo?
Was there much more power?

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
19 Jun 2006, 21:37
1983 air cooled or watercooled?

Last post by cumbriankeith « 19 Jun 2006, 21:19
Replies: 4
by ciaran19752006 » 19 Jun 2006, 20:29

found 1983 t25 in need of an engine for sale,1.9,does not say if its air or water, any ideas?

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Last post by cumbriankeith
19 Jun 2006, 21:19
siezed heater motor?,any ideas,anyone selling one/midlands

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Jun 2006, 20:57
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by oldiguana » 12 Jun 2006, 14:28

eyup ducks,ive got a problem with me heater in the cab,only had van running for a few days so sorting out loads of probs.when i tried the heater...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Jun 2006, 20:57
Oil cooler 2 litre CU....

Last post by camperclan « 19 Jun 2006, 18:06
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by camperclan » 14 Jun 2006, 13:01

Can this and the 2 seals be changed without removing the engine? Any tips on doing it? cheers,Nick.

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Last post by camperclan
19 Jun 2006, 18:06
Moderen Exhaust

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 Jun 2006, 09:37
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by merseysidebossman » 18 Jun 2006, 13:57

Can you think of an reason why putting a a modern stainless backbox off another car,would not work on my 2.1i dj

Paul

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 Jun 2006, 09:37
whats a cu engine?

Last post by bigredbus « 18 Jun 2006, 15:48
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by ciaran19752006 » 17 Jun 2006, 19:42

i have a 2.0 Aircooled from a 1981 ,and the engine code is cu. can anyone enlighten me ?

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18 Jun 2006, 15:48

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