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coolant hose/expansion tank mystery on me 1.9d conversion

Last post by angry vanagon « 07 Jun 2006, 21:28
Replies: 11
by oldiguana » 04 Jun 2006, 22:22

eyup again ducks,ive finally got me 1983 holdsworth 1.9n/a diesbag running this weekend,for the first time(well chuffed)me next problem is figuring...

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Last post by angry vanagon
07 Jun 2006, 21:28
starter

Last post by Ivorblueun « 07 Jun 2006, 21:27
Replies: 4
by DiscoDave » 06 Jun 2006, 21:11

don't go! poke it with a stick, swear at it, itr goes, few days later, don't go! poke it with a stick, swear at it, itr goes, few days later,don't...

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Last post by Ivorblueun
07 Jun 2006, 21:27
Air box Query

Last post by scouse « 07 Jun 2006, 20:50
Replies: 3
by scouse » 07 Jun 2006, 16:11

When looking at the air box on my 1981 2lt Aircooled there seems to be a pipe missing (approx 3/4 inch in diameter at the back. I cannot see where it...

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Last post by scouse
07 Jun 2006, 20:50
Sump plug location 1.6td

Last post by Hermen « 07 Jun 2006, 08:22
Replies: 6
by Hermen » 05 Jun 2006, 15:26

Hi, thought I might try and change the oil for first time, but for the life of me, can't find the sump plug. I have been under the van,(and yes I did...

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Last post by Hermen
07 Jun 2006, 08:22
1.9DG carb onto 2.0litre air cooled ?

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 07 Jun 2006, 08:16
Replies: 1
by crazydiamond » 07 Jun 2006, 07:24

I have twin 32 ICT webers on my 2 litre air cooled engine and to be honest the mpg is getting really bad 15-18mpg fully ladden on a long run. I was...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
07 Jun 2006, 08:16
help! oil leak

Last post by mad372 « 06 Jun 2006, 21:44
Replies: 7
by mad372 » 03 Jun 2006, 20:31

Hi,my 82' 2.0 Aircooled has always had a very slight oil leak on both sides of the engine from somewhere above the heat exchangers,but today the leak...

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Last post by mad372
06 Jun 2006, 21:44
Snapped Gear Stick

Last post by matt « 06 Jun 2006, 07:23
Replies: 9
by hanloncole » 04 Jun 2006, 21:33

Gear stick just snapped about 8 inches from the floor! is this a common fault? its a 5 speed box on a 1.6 TD. Second Hand gear stick with bits...

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Last post by matt
06 Jun 2006, 07:23
Short shifters

Last post by HarryMann « 05 Jun 2006, 20:47
Replies: 31
by Don-Tucker » 29 May 2006, 20:27
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Does anyone know how these work and whats involved in the kit.
Don
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Last post by HarryMann
05 Jun 2006, 20:47
Water leak from rhs of engine

Last post by smavan « 05 Jun 2006, 20:01
Replies: 11
by scooterdoc » 02 Jun 2006, 17:21

Oh no, I thought, the dreaded head bolts, but the water doesn't seem to be coming from the jacket seal, but seems to emerge under the rhs of the...

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Last post by smavan
05 Jun 2006, 20:01
exhaust jigsaw on me 1983 diesel ,brackets missing aaaaaargh

Last post by Horza « 05 Jun 2006, 12:20
Replies: 1
by oldiguana » 05 Jun 2006, 11:41

eyup ducks,only put a post on yesterday and the problem has been solved thanks to all of you,now me next problem is the exhaust,1983 watercooled...

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Last post by Horza
05 Jun 2006, 12:20
Fuel pump rebuild kit

Last post by camper « 05 Jun 2006, 10:45
Replies: 4
by camper » 04 Jun 2006, 19:53

I was looking at a ebay item any one tell me if this is suitable to rebuild my fuel pump for a 2ltr cu engine .

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Last post by camper
05 Jun 2006, 10:45
Brake caliper pistons

Last post by HarryMann « 05 Jun 2006, 10:40
Replies: 3
by Dubmeister » 03 Jun 2006, 07:45

I have replaced the front discs and the next job is to restore the calipers.
There is some minor pitting (rust marks) on the pistons. Am I better off...

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Last post by HarryMann
05 Jun 2006, 10:40
Engine breather ?

Last post by phredd « 05 Jun 2006, 06:49
Replies: 3
by phredd » 04 Jun 2006, 20:26

I have need to change the rubber breather pipe.

I can see no problem with changing the pipe but do I need to ?? clean out the breather housing...

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Last post by phredd
05 Jun 2006, 06:49
Starter Motor Bush

Last post by mike the van « 04 Jun 2006, 20:59
Replies: 3
by mike the van » 04 Jun 2006, 13:14

Hi
I have a new bush ready to go in with a replacement starter motor, but should it be a tight fit on the shaft of the starter or have I got the...

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Last post by mike the van
04 Jun 2006, 20:59
Gear box oil

Last post by stuckin88 « 04 Jun 2006, 18:53
Replies: 5
by Cate » 30 May 2006, 07:33

Please can someone remind me how much oil I need to refill my gear box, (1.9dg 1990) I think its 4.5 litres (EP8090) but cannot find an amount on the...

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Last post by stuckin88
04 Jun 2006, 18:53
Van not starting

Last post by HarryMann « 04 Jun 2006, 09:51
Replies: 8
by colouredFunk » 02 Jun 2006, 15:31

Hey, I went to start my Van today but nothing was happening, not turning over... :( just a clickin noise coming from the ignition. I tested the...

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Last post by HarryMann
04 Jun 2006, 09:51
1.6 diesel

Last post by Wavehead « 04 Jun 2006, 03:17
Replies: 15
by pactdonkey » 24 May 2006, 17:59
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Have also got a 1.6 Diesel transporter and i think the glow plugs need replacing. the yellow coil light has started to not come on at all, when you...
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Last post by Wavehead
04 Jun 2006, 03:17
Where does the Starter Motor Live?

Last post by colouredFunk « 03 Jun 2006, 10:49
Replies: 2
by colouredFunk » 02 Jun 2006, 16:38

Hey Can anyone point me in the direction of the starter motor :o

I've got a Haynes here with me, but it doesn't point it out...just goes straight...

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Last post by colouredFunk
03 Jun 2006, 10:49
Exhausted exhaust seeker

Last post by blurb55 « 01 Jun 2006, 19:54
Replies: 8
by iggi » 30 May 2006, 17:29

Hoping someone can bear with the ignorance of a first-timer and give me some advice to keep my much loved campervan on the road... my silencer has...

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Last post by blurb55
01 Jun 2006, 19:54
Supplier of Clutch hydraulic fittings?

Last post by excalibur « 01 Jun 2006, 19:15
Replies: 5
by Richardpiper » 31 May 2006, 14:50

My van was dragged off to a garage with a burst clutch pipe, above the petrol tank where you can't see it (of course).
A week later, they say they...

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Last post by excalibur
01 Jun 2006, 19:15
Air cooled t25 clutch

Last post by dirty_dubber « 31 May 2006, 18:47
Replies: 2
by dirty_dubber » 31 May 2006, 12:12

The wing nut to adjust the peddle play has both wings snapped off. If i cut the cable, will this make it easier to remove the nut? Or can anyone...

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Last post by dirty_dubber
31 May 2006, 18:47
Vacume pipes

Last post by geordie skydiver « 31 May 2006, 12:35
Replies: 5
by REN » 30 May 2006, 09:21

Can anyone help with the correct location of all the vacume pipes on a 2ltr Aircooled.

Put the motor back in and have forgot which one goes where!

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Last post by geordie skydiver
31 May 2006, 12:35
new shocks

Last post by banana « 31 May 2006, 11:51
Replies: 7
by banana » 20 May 2006, 17:42

Ive had new front shocks put on just standard. Much better cornering and less dipping on braking. Good on most roads BUT knocks over the rough stuff...

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Last post by banana
31 May 2006, 11:51
Clutch Slave Cylinder

Last post by thegamwellsmythes « 31 May 2006, 07:26
Replies: 4
by thegamwellsmythes » 30 May 2006, 14:00

Ours was replaced a few weeks ago but at the weekend our 1985 T25 dumped much of its brake/clutch fluid on the road and it seemed to be coming from...

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Last post by thegamwellsmythes
31 May 2006, 07:26
Tappets (removal of)(and the answer to my question)

Last post by Dan Wood « 30 May 2006, 20:20
Replies: 10
by T'Onion » 20 May 2006, 15:33

Can a tappet be taken out without removing the pushrod tube and the head etc :cry:

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Last post by Dan Wood
30 May 2006, 20:20
Should I pay VW Ã‚Â£1072 for a new Gearbox

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 29 May 2006, 18:18
Replies: 14
by Pickles » 26 May 2006, 14:25

My 4 speed box has done 170,000 (140,000 by me) it has been getting a little noiser and harder to shift some crunching in third.
Last night on my way...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
29 May 2006, 18:18
fuel starvation?....symptoms? and remedies?

Last post by Cate « 29 May 2006, 18:07
Replies: 23
by kevtherev » 27 May 2006, 19:36
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1.9dg pierburg 2E3

Any one have some thoughts or experience on symptoms

and how did you fix it

I have checked fuel pump delivery and it is very...
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Last post by Cate
29 May 2006, 18:07
Poly Bushes!

Last post by Beach Bum « 29 May 2006, 16:51
Replies: 2
by Beach Bum » 29 May 2006, 16:42

Just had a load of work done at BrickWerks and am well pleased. One thing I had was Poly bushes fitted and just wondered if the creaking noise at low...

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Last post by Beach Bum
29 May 2006, 16:51
input-shaft oil-seal

Last post by clash460 « 27 May 2006, 21:18
Replies: 2
by clash460 » 27 May 2006, 20:54

Hi
does anyone know if the input-shaft oil-seal in the bell housing is replaced from the bell housing side as think mine is leaking :(
its a syncro...

2 Replies

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Last post by clash460
27 May 2006, 21:18
glowplug 'warning' light

Last post by angry vanagon « 27 May 2006, 20:07
Replies: 8
by gilbert » 26 May 2006, 09:34

When I collected my newly fitted cheap (£900) recon 1.6Td I noticed that the yellow glowplug light did not go off before starting up - but it went...

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Last post by angry vanagon
27 May 2006, 20:07
Leaking gear box

Last post by SyncroSam « 27 May 2006, 15:14
Replies: 5
by roadmark69 » 26 May 2006, 20:05

My gear box is leaking oil,it is coming from behind the drive shaft flange.
I am guessing there is a seal. Anybody ever had this problem or know how...

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Last post by SyncroSam
27 May 2006, 15:14
westy lpg gas tank refilling

Last post by steve8090 « 27 May 2006, 11:40
Replies: 2
by rayray » 27 May 2006, 08:12

help can anyone tell me where i can buy a adapter for the LPG gas tank under the van, so that i can refill it over here, or any advice on this...

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Last post by steve8090
27 May 2006, 11:40
Maximum engine speed for 1.6 Diesel?

Last post by andysimpson « 26 May 2006, 20:41
Replies: 10
by Wavehead » 24 May 2006, 17:29

Have just fitted a 5 speed gearbox and and am considering fitting a rev counter. Does anyone know the maximum revs a 1.6 non turbo oil burner should...

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Last post by andysimpson
26 May 2006, 20:41
Tickover Stabiliser checking?

Last post by HarryMann « 26 May 2006, 14:12
Replies: 1
by SteveW » 26 May 2006, 13:53

The engine is a 2.1 DJ

How do I check the tick over stabiliser?

It does vibrate when the ignition is on. What I have is a high tickover but if I...

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Last post by HarryMann
26 May 2006, 14:12
Engines

Last post by HarryMann « 26 May 2006, 12:37
Replies: 1
by yorkie » 26 May 2006, 12:14

Hello
I'm trying to decide whether to buy a particular T25 1.6TDI van or not. Could anyone here help me with the following:

The van is a 1990 G...

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Last post by HarryMann
26 May 2006, 12:37
carb mix

Last post by alden1957 « 25 May 2006, 21:24
Replies: 3
by snarl » 25 May 2006, 18:21

I've been messing with my carbs (mixture screws ) cus it was backfiring `!! turned out to be distrubator cap ..now my mix is wrong , does anyone know...

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Last post by alden1957
25 May 2006, 21:24
oil sump

Last post by Cate « 25 May 2006, 18:05
Replies: 2
by pactdonkey » 25 May 2006, 12:04

i have an oil leak from my oil sump. it is from the side nearest the middle of the van, there is a bit of gum or putty which is sealing what looks...

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Last post by Cate
25 May 2006, 18:05
fuel pump question

Last post by ladyeleanor « 25 May 2006, 15:33
Replies: 5
by ladyeleanor » 25 May 2006, 13:43

does the T25 1984 1.9D have a fuel pump and which fuse is it?

Ta

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Last post by ladyeleanor
25 May 2006, 15:33
Oil warning light

Last post by Aidan « 25 May 2006, 15:30
Replies: 16
by TechtroT25 » 22 May 2006, 11:04
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Got back from alltypes yesterday and noticed that oil warning lamp was glowing faintly away anybody any ideas its a 1.9 dg thinking oil pressure...
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Last post by Aidan
25 May 2006, 15:30
blockage in deisel tank?

Last post by trickydicky « 25 May 2006, 14:57
Replies: 6
by S.OSHEA » 24 May 2006, 18:50

Hi,dropped small 5 inch plastic hose from jerry can into tank,first thought it was blocking tank,as van seemed to die,would,nt rev,
only way to get...

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Last post by trickydicky
25 May 2006, 14:57
Anti Roll bar Link removal.....urgent advise needed!!!

Last post by pompey « 25 May 2006, 10:42
Replies: 9
by pompey » 25 May 2006, 09:29

Hi, I am in the process of changing a roll bar link on my 83 van.

THE PROBLEM......

I can get the link bar off because of serious corrosion of the...

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Last post by pompey
25 May 2006, 10:42
ENGINE TIMING

Last post by wookey « 25 May 2006, 10:01
Replies: 5
by Tony » 26 Feb 2006, 20:31

Could anyone tell me where the plug to the flywhel timing marks are located on a 1985 1.6 TD engine.

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Last post by wookey
25 May 2006, 10:01
power loss

Last post by Diamond Hell « 25 May 2006, 08:17
Replies: 15
by DiscoDave » 21 May 2006, 20:01
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at about 3k revs any ideas?? timing??
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Last post by Diamond Hell
25 May 2006, 08:17
1.9 petrol engine not firing!

Last post by Mocki « 25 May 2006, 07:13
Replies: 13
by pactdonkey » 24 May 2006, 16:11

Have just come back to my van after it was sitting outside for 3 weeks. It is turning over fine so its not the battery, changed all the HT leads and...

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Last post by Mocki
25 May 2006, 07:13
Brake pipe advice please

Last post by Wavehead « 24 May 2006, 17:11
Replies: 3
by MacAoidh » 21 May 2006, 09:34

I've just had my first go getting the van MoT'd, various minor things that I can handle, one welding job, and a brakes issue:

* Nearside front to...

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Last post by Wavehead
24 May 2006, 17:11
Fuel tank vents.

Last post by Cate « 24 May 2006, 17:03
Replies: 2
by geordie skydiver » 24 May 2006, 10:50

When my Westy 2.0L AC was in for a tune up last year, I asked the garage to drop the tank and test the fuel sender as the gauge always read empty....

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Last post by Cate
24 May 2006, 17:03
Where can I get gasket without buying whole engine kit?

Last post by Diamond Hell « 24 May 2006, 12:32
Replies: 5
by sonic23 » 24 May 2006, 09:22

Hi there,
Got a 2 litre Aircooled and I need to replace the gaskets that fit between the heatexchangers and the cylinder heads. The only place I can...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
24 May 2006, 12:32
Power loss

Last post by stuckin88 « 23 May 2006, 20:21
Replies: 2
by wezstar » 23 May 2006, 18:54

Hi Can anyone shed some light? The van seems to lose power around 2800/3200 revs especially in 3rd. He'll be running nice then the revs bounce up and...

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Last post by stuckin88
23 May 2006, 20:21
Hi level brake light

Last post by Arvi « 23 May 2006, 09:35
Replies: 22
by ANDKAT » 20 May 2006, 18:57
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Hi all
I'm trying to fit a high level brake light in the rear window. I'e threaded the wire through the tailgate to the top but I can't seem to feed...
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Last post by Arvi
23 May 2006, 09:35
Crank shaft oil leak

Last post by HarryMann « 22 May 2006, 13:44
Replies: 5
by spascoe » 17 May 2006, 19:37

My 1990 water cooled T25 has been leaking oil so I took it to a garage. They reported it's coming from the crank shaft, therefore the engine needs...

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22 May 2006, 13:44

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