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Strange water hose (Pics added)

Last post by Macflai « 18 Jun 2006, 13:31
Replies: 11
by Macflai » 24 May 2006, 11:22

Folks! hi!

I was trying to fix a broken water hose from the water pump to the cylinder head and I saw it has inside a plastic or teflon piece with...

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Last post by Macflai
18 Jun 2006, 13:31
WAT-ER question

Last post by Flibbertigibbet « 18 Jun 2006, 11:04
Replies: 11
by Flibbertigibbet » 17 Jun 2006, 11:25

O.K. being a water cooled novice can anyone help.

My polo overheats within 5 miles.......(unfortunately guage does not work) all water goes from the...

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Last post by Flibbertigibbet
18 Jun 2006, 11:04
Cooling problem 2.1

Last post by badger « 18 Jun 2006, 05:11
Replies: 2
by badger » 17 Jun 2006, 10:56

All was ok until MOT test on Thursday. Engine was left idling for about 5 mins prior to emissions test, noted on way home that temp gauge was...

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Last post by badger
18 Jun 2006, 05:11
need distributer for 2.1 dj watercooled

Last post by hammy44 « 17 Jun 2006, 13:26
Replies: 10
by hammy44 » 16 Jun 2006, 16:16

hi i need a distributer for a 2.1 watercooled electronic ignition apparently vw do not make these anymore does sombody know of a nother distributer...

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Last post by hammy44
17 Jun 2006, 13:26
Valve clearances for CT engine

Last post by ju « 17 Jun 2006, 13:19
Replies: 2
by ju » 17 Jun 2006, 13:01

Hi, have tried to find out on Wiki what the valve clearances should be on a 1.6 CT engine, but couldn't find anything. Can anyone help me out here....

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Last post by ju
17 Jun 2006, 13:19
quantum 15-40 jazz?

Last post by chukaspaz « 17 Jun 2006, 12:24
Replies: 8
by chukaspaz » 16 Jun 2006, 17:39

hey,

I was just looking online how to change an oil filter on my van and it says I need to fill the filter with something called Quantum 15-40 from...

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Last post by chukaspaz
17 Jun 2006, 12:24
oil filter change procedures

Last post by richnker « 16 Jun 2006, 16:05
Replies: 1
by chukaspaz » 16 Jun 2006, 15:52

hey,

I have just received my new oil filter from JK which is amazing cause I only ordered it two days ago..legends...anyway I am wondering the...

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Last post by richnker
16 Jun 2006, 16:05
Water Leak!

Last post by rob356 « 16 Jun 2006, 12:26
Replies: 3
by rob356 » 16 Jun 2006, 11:27

HI just came back from shopping around town and noticed water leaking from under the engine.

I have an early 1.9 dg. The leak seems to be in the...

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Last post by rob356
16 Jun 2006, 12:26
2nd and 3rd gears missing - selector problem?

Last post by hollow11 « 16 Jun 2006, 12:05
Replies: 6
by hollow11 » 15 Jun 2006, 12:26

A strange event happened the other day which i feel may be terminal, but would be a shame for an otherwise faultless gearbox.. it appears that a...

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Last post by hollow11
16 Jun 2006, 12:05
Crap fuel gauge

Last post by Tex Ritter « 16 Jun 2006, 10:28
Replies: 5
by Jonni » 14 Jun 2006, 20:37

My fuel gauge is crap, it changes all the time and just doens't seem reliable at all. Is this common? Can I do anything about it?

Also my speedo...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
16 Jun 2006, 10:28
temp gauge

Last post by TechtroT25 « 16 Jun 2006, 10:26
Replies: 4
by scumpuppy » 15 Jun 2006, 08:36

Hi with this hot weather of late my temp reading is showing at 3/4 is this usaul? I have changed the thermostat and the thermo switch at the rad (the...

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Last post by TechtroT25
16 Jun 2006, 10:26
Stainless Exhaust for Aircooled?

Last post by alden1957 « 16 Jun 2006, 04:24
Replies: 3
by richnewton » 15 Jun 2006, 11:28

Anyone know if you can get a stainless steel back box for the 2 litre CU?
cheers

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Last post by alden1957
16 Jun 2006, 04:24
Hot starting (Mr Hacksaw)

Last post by TechtroT25 « 15 Jun 2006, 21:03
Replies: 4
by TechtroT25 » 12 Jun 2006, 20:53

Left DevaDubs after a cracking time pulled into a petrol station about 2 miles out to get some fuel and bus would'nt start after filling up turned...

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Last post by TechtroT25
15 Jun 2006, 21:03
oil pressure...there must be hope out there...

Last post by chukaspaz « 15 Jun 2006, 19:24
Replies: 3
by chukaspaz » 14 Jun 2006, 22:08

hey,

ok so I think Iv established the fact that my van may have a problem...the oil pressure light stays on so it must be that causing the tappets...

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Last post by chukaspaz
15 Jun 2006, 19:24
Rocker covers - which GSF part?

Last post by T'Onion « 15 Jun 2006, 18:13
Replies: 5
by Dan Wood » 14 Jun 2006, 20:07

I'm trying to order some new rocker covers for my 1.9DG engine.

GSF's website will sell me either:

10460 Valve Cover

or

10460A Valve Cover-BQ...

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Last post by T'Onion
15 Jun 2006, 18:13
HELP - Water leak

Last post by nexttouseless « 15 Jun 2006, 14:57
Replies: 13
by nexttouseless » 13 Jun 2006, 21:36

evening all.
Got a '86 autosleeper with a minor water leak somewhere very central above the exhaust. Trouble is we're away this weekend and the guy...

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Last post by nexttouseless
15 Jun 2006, 14:57
Someone pi$$ed in my fuel tank - will it damage engine?

Last post by Tex Ritter « 15 Jun 2006, 09:16
Replies: 15
by stevewright76 » 12 Jun 2006, 10:45
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2
:x

I run on LPG but if/when i have to switch can urine in a petrol tank damage the engine?

Yes - it's true, a group of the students from the rugby...
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Last post by Tex Ritter
15 Jun 2006, 09:16
oil light

Last post by chukaspaz « 14 Jun 2006, 23:05
Replies: 5
by chukaspaz » 14 Jun 2006, 20:18

Hey,

as iv posted before my van is sounding a bit rubbish, with a ticking noise that increases in rate and volume when I apply throttle...I had a...

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Last post by chukaspaz
14 Jun 2006, 23:05
lower balljoint poopt,how to get speedo from hub,help pleeze

Last post by oldiguana « 14 Jun 2006, 20:51
Replies: 3
by oldiguana » 14 Jun 2006, 13:09

:( eyup ducks,once again the s****y manual i bought from a well known web auction site has let satans very own bottom burp drift in my general...

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Last post by oldiguana
14 Jun 2006, 20:51
water coolant top up

Last post by dbroada « 14 Jun 2006, 19:26
Replies: 1
by chukaspaz » 14 Jun 2006, 16:11

Hi,

what do u have to put in with the water when topping up the water tank thing...I heard its a coolant of some sort? my vans a 1.9 petrol...many...

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Last post by dbroada
14 Jun 2006, 19:26
english westy manual

Last post by Dave W « 14 Jun 2006, 07:16
Replies: 5
by Dave W » 11 Jun 2006, 16:00

Hi there, Could really do with a westy manual thats in english so I know where fuses and relays are for fridge, cooker etc, Does anyone know where I...

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Last post by Dave W
14 Jun 2006, 07:16
1.6td engines....

Last post by HarryMann « 13 Jun 2006, 23:44
Replies: 8
by R0B » 09 Jun 2006, 16:57

the 1.6td with intercooler is 90hp.the 1.6td without is 68hp.does this extra hp
come from having an intercooler.or is the intercooler there because...

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Last post by HarryMann
13 Jun 2006, 23:44
Oil leak

Last post by T'Onion « 13 Jun 2006, 21:51
Replies: 8
by west E » 13 Jun 2006, 20:52

Hello all

i've just bought my first campervan, a westy 2.0ltr. There seams to be an oil leak as, when i start the engine from cold oil is dripping...

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Last post by T'Onion
13 Jun 2006, 21:51
Fuel pump - mech to electrical conversion

Last post by cumbriankeith « 13 Jun 2006, 21:21
Replies: 6
by cumbriankeith » 13 Jun 2006, 11:05

I've recently changed my mechanical fuel pump to a Facet electrical. I removed the old mech one and fitted a blanking plate to the block.
I saw this...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
13 Jun 2006, 21:21
Lower Suspension Ball Joint

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 13 Jun 2006, 19:14
Replies: 6
by pompey » 07 Jun 2006, 12:41

Me again :(

1983 T25 High Top Diesel.

I have to replace the lower suspension ball joint........

Do I need any special tools?
How easy or hard is...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
13 Jun 2006, 19:14
van not starting

Last post by kathyshack « 13 Jun 2006, 15:26
Replies: 2
by kathyshack » 13 Jun 2006, 15:08

Hi,
Just a quick one. My brothers van broke down on the way back from Isle of White festival. Well, they ran out of petrol. (the petrol guage don't...

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Last post by kathyshack
13 Jun 2006, 15:26
2.1 Injection running problems

Last post by HarryMann « 13 Jun 2006, 15:03
Replies: 11
by Coxy » 11 Jun 2006, 20:51

I've got a Multivan with a 2.1 water cooled motor (3 spd Auto box) and it's recently started to run very erratic. Mainly when I slow down at a...

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Last post by HarryMann
13 Jun 2006, 15:03
Engine power problem on 1.9Td AAZ

Last post by Diamond Hell « 13 Jun 2006, 11:05
Replies: 9
by brookie » 07 Jun 2006, 14:44

Where's the best place to start with this one?
I have a noticeable power decrease on our camper, particularly noticeable on an uphill motorway where...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
13 Jun 2006, 11:05
oil sump..where from?

Last post by Horza « 13 Jun 2006, 09:15
Replies: 5
by pactdonkey » 12 Jun 2006, 21:05

Does anyone on here know where i can get hold of an oil sump for a 1.6 1986 diesel T25??
Cheers for any suggestions

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Last post by Horza
13 Jun 2006, 09:15
Mayo under oil filler cap.

Last post by jen « 13 Jun 2006, 00:55
Replies: 5
by geordie skydiver » 12 Jun 2006, 21:33

I checked my oil today and there was Mayo under the oil filler cap.

What does that mean?

Its an Aircooled 2.0L.

If it was W/C, I could...

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Last post by jen
13 Jun 2006, 00:55
Auxillary water pump

Last post by Ivorblueun « 12 Jun 2006, 22:45
Replies: 2
by roadmark69 » 12 Jun 2006, 20:38

What are these auxillary pumps for, will the engine overheat if they dont work.

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Last post by Ivorblueun
12 Jun 2006, 22:45
Fuel tanks

Last post by angry vanagon « 12 Jun 2006, 22:29
Replies: 2
by haz » 10 Jun 2006, 09:17

Im converting my van from a 1.9 to 2.1i, I know the outlet is 12mm on a 2.1 tank but will i get away with the standard tanks 8mm outlet and no swirl...

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Last post by angry vanagon
12 Jun 2006, 22:29
Glowplug light stays on

Last post by angry vanagon « 12 Jun 2006, 22:24
Replies: 4
by hanloncole » 10 Jun 2006, 19:51

when the engine is warm my glowplug light does not go out after the 15 or so seconds. Engine starts OK, and once started the light goes out. Have i...

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Last post by angry vanagon
12 Jun 2006, 22:24
HELP PLEASE,anybody breaking or broke diesel t25

Last post by oldiguana « 12 Jun 2006, 22:24
Replies: 5
by oldiguana » 07 Jun 2006, 12:38

eyup ducks,im after the two brackets which bolt the silencer to the engine/sump,or could i borrow some off a project to make patterns,anything...

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Last post by oldiguana
12 Jun 2006, 22:24
gudgeon pin removal tool

Last post by T'Onion « 12 Jun 2006, 20:57
Replies: 3
by T'Onion » 12 Jun 2006, 14:56

gudgeon pin removal tool has anyone made one
or has anyone got any tips or tricks in removing the pins
I've managed to get two out but the other...

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Last post by T'Onion
12 Jun 2006, 20:57
Overheating Diesel

Last post by Ivorblueun « 12 Jun 2006, 15:05
Replies: 8
by Andyvandy » 11 Jun 2006, 21:33

Hi, does anyone have any idea why my 1.6 diesel overheats?

The only way to stop it overheating is to have the heater full on, not much fun in the...

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Last post by Ivorblueun
12 Jun 2006, 15:05
Carb Problem Help Please.

Last post by happytheman « 12 Jun 2006, 09:26
Replies: 2
by happytheman » 08 Jun 2006, 08:57

Can't think of how to word this so here goes. I have a 1980 2 litre Aircooled engine. The nearside carb has a valve attached to stop the engine...

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Last post by happytheman
12 Jun 2006, 09:26
temp. sensor fitting?

Last post by MikeB « 10 Jun 2006, 20:50
Replies: 2
by j_robi » 10 Jun 2006, 12:39

i bought this temp. sensor from gfs a few days ago. they said that it plugs into the bulk head/engine area, haynes manual says temp.sensor goes onto...

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Last post by MikeB
10 Jun 2006, 20:50
Cutting out - taking ages to start

Last post by Ivorblueun « 10 Jun 2006, 19:12
Replies: 7
by mark206000 » 06 Jun 2006, 12:36

Hi all,

My 1.9 watercooled with pierburg 2E keeps cutting out.

It'll run fine for a while, then when it's switched off for a few mins and...

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Last post by Ivorblueun
10 Jun 2006, 19:12
New engine? / Red oil pressure light coming on. Help!!!!

Last post by trickydicky « 10 Jun 2006, 06:43
Replies: 2
by Stimpy » 09 Jun 2006, 15:53

Hello - A few weeks ago, en route from Devon back to Hampshire, the red oil light came on. We pulled over within a minute or so, and switched off....

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Last post by trickydicky
10 Jun 2006, 06:43
rear disc brakes

Last post by HarryMann « 10 Jun 2006, 01:09
Replies: 16
by jed the spread » 07 Jun 2006, 14:15
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2
are there stock parts from other vehicles that can be put onto a t25s back end to make them have disc breaks.only someone was asking and it made my...
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Last post by HarryMann
10 Jun 2006, 01:09
Which Fan Belt

Last post by angry vanagon « 09 Jun 2006, 22:57
Replies: 3
by thegamwellsmythes » 08 Jun 2006, 14:19

We have a Jan 1985 1.9DG T25 and we want a spare fan belt to keep in the bus.

Does anyone know which one it is that we want?

JK have many different...

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Last post by angry vanagon
09 Jun 2006, 22:57
Reluctant Gear change

Last post by HarryMann « 09 Jun 2006, 12:56
Replies: 13
by Ollyboy » 04 Jun 2006, 18:28

Hi!

On the way back from the lake district this morning going both into and out-of
gear became very difficult, especially top (4th) gear. When...

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Last post by HarryMann
09 Jun 2006, 12:56
On removing the head!

Last post by toomanytoys « 09 Jun 2006, 07:35
Replies: 1
by zinfandel » 08 Jun 2006, 22:19

Removing the head off an old DG I brought as a project to do up as a spare and to understand the workings and Fun that can be had with these...

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Last post by toomanytoys
09 Jun 2006, 07:35
A question for the oil burners?

Last post by trickydicky « 08 Jun 2006, 17:44
Replies: 4
by trickydicky » 05 Jun 2006, 20:20

I have a 1.9D.G petrol, with my relays I have an empty slot that Haynes refer to as spare

It is between 43 & 24. What I am interested in is it a...

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Last post by trickydicky
08 Jun 2006, 17:44
Torque down waterboxer cylinder head

Last post by tonytech « 08 Jun 2006, 12:50
Replies: 1
by russ » 08 Jun 2006, 12:33

Hi

I'm fitting a new cylinder head to my 2.1 DJ waterboxer this weekend.

Somewhere I've read you shouldn't use the click type torque wrench to fit...

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Last post by tonytech
08 Jun 2006, 12:50
Brakes

Last post by mr_bricolage « 08 Jun 2006, 11:36
Replies: 3
by Dubmeister » 07 Jun 2006, 20:18

I have a problem with my brake calipers. I would like to try and repair the existing calipers rather than buy new or exchange ones.
Does anyone know...

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Last post by mr_bricolage
08 Jun 2006, 11:36
gear changing problems

Last post by ROBS T25 « 08 Jun 2006, 06:07
Replies: 26
by ermie571 » 31 May 2006, 21:36
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2
Hello folks,

1980 a/c

4 speed box

anyone any ideas why, as the journey gets longer, first gets harder? :?:

When she's cool, gear selection no...
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Last post by ROBS T25
08 Jun 2006, 06:07
New Zorst

Last post by blurb55 « 07 Jun 2006, 23:23
Replies: 7
by blurb55 » 12 Apr 2006, 10:28

My bus is now on the drive - hzah! But it has the sound of a V1 (Jane was convinced she saw loads of old folks running for the Anderson Shelters when...

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Last post by blurb55
07 Jun 2006, 23:23
Exahust change on WC '89

Last post by scooterdoc « 07 Jun 2006, 22:03
Replies: 3
by colynmac » 18 May 2006, 08:23

My Exhaust is on it's last lgs and needs changing.

Any advice on changing or upgrading and is it worth changing the whole system for £200+, or...

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07 Jun 2006, 22:03

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