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Inconsistent problems starting my van - any ideas ?

Last post by dazzzer1 « 10 May 2006, 06:02
Replies: 8
by ringo » 08 May 2006, 12:05

Hi,

My van has been out of action for 10 weeks while it got fixed by a very slow mechanic. Anyway, i was worried that having it sat around for 10...

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Last post by dazzzer1
10 May 2006, 06:02
Starter Motor Problems

Last post by dazzzer1 « 10 May 2006, 05:57
Replies: 2
by mike the van » 09 May 2006, 11:27

The sage continues , having fixed the fuel pump with an electric one the starter seems to have given up !

The engine is a 2.0 l A/C , the starter...

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Last post by dazzzer1
10 May 2006, 05:57
No Oil Warning Lamp

Last post by diviy « 09 May 2006, 22:12
Replies: 2
by Sir Chad » 09 May 2006, 22:01

Hi, firstly big thanks to everyone who helped me source a crankcase breather - especially Skell.
Now for the latest...I've got a 1984 petrol 1.9 w/c...

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Last post by diviy
09 May 2006, 22:12
Starting

Last post by Don-Tucker « 09 May 2006, 13:31
Replies: 16
by Don-Tucker » 06 May 2006, 16:55
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Can someone let me know the starting procedure for the t25 1.9 petrol please,she starts great cold but takes some persuading when warm,is there need...
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Last post by Don-Tucker
09 May 2006, 13:31
Service time

Last post by Arvi « 09 May 2006, 10:19
Replies: 13
by Monkey » 05 May 2006, 06:38

Its about time I serviced my van. I've left it far to long.

First Question: What do people recommend in the way of oil.
Its a 2.1 dj 1990. high...

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Last post by Arvi
09 May 2006, 10:19
Gearbox needed....please help

Last post by Cate « 09 May 2006, 09:22
Replies: 13
by Willow » 03 May 2006, 09:59

Hello, just joined and already need help :) Have a 1986 Transporter with a 1.9TD Passat engine. The gearbox died several months ago and is in bits...

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Last post by Cate
09 May 2006, 09:22
T 25 suspension Issues

Last post by Little legs « 09 May 2006, 08:34
Replies: 4
by Little legs » 08 May 2006, 08:50

Hello from a new VW T25 Owner,
But with problems.
Could any tell me how to unscrew(haynes manual words) the radius rod from the track control arm as...

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Last post by Little legs
09 May 2006, 08:34
Cutting out

Last post by mark206000 « 08 May 2006, 15:13
Replies: 4
by mark206000 » 29 Apr 2006, 17:38

Hi,

Just limped home 70 miles with the van stalling whenever i put the clutch in or the revs dropped low, some intresting roundabouts on the way...

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Last post by mark206000
08 May 2006, 15:13
suspension best practice

Last post by germman « 08 May 2006, 14:24
Replies: 2
by banana » 05 May 2006, 09:21

1.6TD recon engine is having 5000 service and im going to make sure mineral oil is put in this time, Also want to get brakes checked and nearside...

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Last post by germman
08 May 2006, 14:24
Which Starter Motor?

Last post by angry vanagon « 07 May 2006, 22:36
Replies: 2
by comfybadger » 06 May 2006, 21:48

I have an 88 Transporter, originally a 1600 TD but which now has a 1Y 1.9 D fitted. I have been advised that the starter will be from the 1Y engine...

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Last post by angry vanagon
07 May 2006, 22:36
Gearbox change time--

Last post by stuckin88 « 07 May 2006, 19:44
Replies: 6
by stuckin88 » 03 May 2006, 22:21

I think me gearbox just went pop--no warning--running ok then stuck in 3rd-came to a stop--got it out of gear-all I get now is reverse, 1st &...

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Last post by stuckin88
07 May 2006, 19:44
Front caliper bolt head size? 1982 van

Last post by Tex Ritter « 07 May 2006, 18:57
Replies: 10
by tobzman » 04 May 2006, 16:14

Hi
Fitting some new discs and pads on my 1982 bus on saturday.
Can anybody tell me what the headsize of the two calipers bolts is in mm please??? I...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
07 May 2006, 18:57
Engine removal

Last post by TYG « 07 May 2006, 14:47
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by REN » 07 May 2006, 11:40

I am about to drop the 2ltr Aircooled motor out next weekend to sort out clutch judder, engine oil leak and leaking cylinder head (hissing noise)....

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Last post by TYG
07 May 2006, 14:47
Yet another 'challenge' (roll bar links)

Last post by bigredbus « 07 May 2006, 06:51
Replies: 3
by Drew » 05 May 2006, 08:04

While scrubbing rubbish out of my front wheel arches last night I noticed that BOTH my anti-roll bar links have snapped!

1. They look a bugger to...

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Last post by bigredbus
07 May 2006, 06:51
replacing piston rings...

Last post by camper « 06 May 2006, 18:32
Replies: 2
by daydream-believer » 06 May 2006, 17:42

My short question (in case you get board of reading my tale of woe!) is:

How much work/time is involved in replacing piston rings, compared to...

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Last post by camper
06 May 2006, 18:32
coolant pipes

Last post by powerkiter « 06 May 2006, 15:22
Replies: 2
by powerkiter » 06 May 2006, 13:37

ok so my coolant pipes have started to corrode and a small leak is happening, ive looked under the van and it appears to come from the last 2 to 3...

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Last post by powerkiter
06 May 2006, 15:22
1.6 turbo diesel breather problems

Last post by HarryMann « 06 May 2006, 10:16
Replies: 12
by samanthajane » 04 May 2006, 19:27

does anyone know anything about the breather systems a 1986 engine i got a new lump fitted and the guys arent sure where the pipes are meant to go an...

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Last post by HarryMann
06 May 2006, 10:16
Can I put the cam followers straight back in.

Last post by andysimpson « 05 May 2006, 20:03
Replies: 1
by NeedABus » 05 May 2006, 07:28

1983 1.6d

The head is off to be skimmed - apparently the valves can stay in place.

If I put the followers back in the same place they came out of,...

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Last post by andysimpson
05 May 2006, 20:03
oil and plugs

Last post by woody1977 « 05 May 2006, 16:24
Replies: 2
by woody1977 » 05 May 2006, 14:50

hi guys,

gonna do a service on my new van tomorrow.. if the weather holds out :roll:

the van's a 1986 1.9 petrol. what thickness oil and heat...

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Last post by woody1977
05 May 2006, 16:24
Servicing a type 25

Last post by colynmac « 05 May 2006, 12:13
Replies: 2
by colynmac » 05 May 2006, 10:38

Does anyone know of a good Mecahnic in the SW London/N. :roll: Surrey area to service my Type 25 high top?

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Last post by colynmac
05 May 2006, 12:13
Air in coolant

Last post by NeedABus « 05 May 2006, 07:37
Replies: 11
by ozzy » 27 Apr 2006, 10:32

I have just tested the cooland res with one of those sniffer kits and the air in my res tested negative for co2.
So it aint a cracked head. Ill run...

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Last post by NeedABus
05 May 2006, 07:37
Power Steering Question

Last post by missusjen « 04 May 2006, 23:32
Replies: 4
by Monkey » 04 May 2006, 21:04

Can anyone tell me the best way to change the Power steering fluid? It looks a funny colour and smells a bit funny to so I’d like to replace it but...

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Last post by missusjen
04 May 2006, 23:32
ant eggs in my water?

Last post by zinfandel « 04 May 2006, 22:20
Replies: 8
by zinfandel » 03 May 2006, 19:45

Just started to strip the engine down to send back to the peeps who recon the engine as its been playing up and IV all but lost compression on number...

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Last post by zinfandel
04 May 2006, 22:20
Rear brake back plates.

Last post by Simon Baxter « 04 May 2006, 22:06
Replies: 2
by dublemel » 04 May 2006, 20:30

Hi everybody I'm a bit new to this so go gently.Can anyone tell me if the rear brake back plates on a 1981 t25 and on a late bay are the same as they...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
04 May 2006, 22:06
HELP!!! Urgent engine advice for newbie t25 camper owner

Last post by cumbriankeith « 04 May 2006, 00:10
Replies: 4
by dr zoidberg » 03 May 2006, 13:28

hi all

we have just bought a 1980 orange and cream devon conversion and nightmare of all nightmares, the engine has gone pop!!

our mechanic says...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
04 May 2006, 00:10
Spatters of oil on tailgate

Last post by andyk « 03 May 2006, 20:34
Replies: 4
by andyk » 22 Apr 2006, 09:13

hi all

1600 diesel - recently serviced, including timing belt change - I am now getting spatters of oil over the tailgate - any ideas on where to...

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Last post by andyk
03 May 2006, 20:34
Front brake back plate MOT failure?

Last post by HarryMann « 02 May 2006, 20:43
Replies: 22
by jimbobbig » 26 Apr 2006, 17:36
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My T25 caravelle has failed its MOT on a few small things. One being the back plates on the front discs have rotted. If I take these off would it...
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Last post by HarryMann
02 May 2006, 20:43
crankshaft seal

Last post by trikey « 02 May 2006, 20:37
Replies: 4
by trikey » 30 Apr 2006, 16:31

hello all, had a garage fit a new crankshaft oil seal to my 1990 1.7 deisel and it`s leaking again, spoke to the garage and they told me it must be a...

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Last post by trikey
02 May 2006, 20:37
Front brake pads question

Last post by tobzman « 02 May 2006, 14:52
Replies: 2
by tobzman » 02 May 2006, 12:11

Need to buy some new pads this week, but.......are the early type brake pads the same regardless of whether you have ATE or girling calipers???

Got...

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Last post by tobzman
02 May 2006, 14:52
Overdue 60,000 service + mileometer + good NW garages?

Last post by stevewright76 « 02 May 2006, 13:43
Replies: 2
by stevewright76 » 02 May 2006, 10:10

I've noticed that the mileometer in my van is a little under-exuberant, it records almost exactly 2/3rds of the real mileage (e.g. this weekends trip...

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Last post by stevewright76
02 May 2006, 13:43
running cool

Last post by ghost123uk « 02 May 2006, 09:08
Replies: 14
by NOT ANOTHER LEAK » 24 Apr 2006, 13:19

ever since i changed the coolant and added some corrosion protection from frost autos(which also reduces running temp by up to 30%) the temp guage...

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Last post by ghost123uk
02 May 2006, 09:08
Coil query???...

Last post by Artfuldubber « 01 May 2006, 20:04
Replies: 5
by Artfuldubber » 01 May 2006, 18:03

Hi Guys,

my van's been off the road for a while with numerous jobs needin doin (sounds familiar I'm sure!) Anyhow, she won't start now. New battery,...

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Last post by Artfuldubber
01 May 2006, 20:04
Replacing Exhaust System = the end

Last post by phredd « 01 May 2006, 17:19
Replies: 12
by phredd » 06 Apr 2006, 08:34

Looking for help and advice re; pitfalls on repacing blowy exhaust.

The van is a t25 with 1915DG engine reg 01-01-85. I have the full kit from JK...

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Last post by phredd
01 May 2006, 17:19
CV joints

Last post by dazzzer1 « 01 May 2006, 16:30
Replies: 1
by Bendyknees » 29 Apr 2006, 13:57

Gotta do mine. might as well while im doing the wheel bearings. have narrowed it down to the n/s shaft. Which joint normally wears? or is it best to...

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Last post by dazzzer1
01 May 2006, 16:30
Water leak from the block!

Last post by CovKid « 01 May 2006, 15:43
Replies: 1
by trickydicky » 01 May 2006, 15:37

More bank holiday fun, I have got a water leak on what appears to be the seal between the right hand head and the block. I am tempted to just bite...

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Last post by CovKid
01 May 2006, 15:43
Crankshaft oil seal replacement.....flywheel side.......

Last post by HarryMann « 01 May 2006, 01:30
Replies: 3
by lhd » 30 Apr 2006, 00:18

1600 diesel....
Has anybody attempted this job as I have a leak (again) :roll:
Any tips or advice would be very helpfull. :ok
many thanks...

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Last post by HarryMann
01 May 2006, 01:30
Fuel gauge

Last post by missusjen « 30 Apr 2006, 22:35
Replies: 9
by Cruz » 26 Apr 2006, 17:22

Took the van to get some welding done today and the fuel gauge was not working (was fine last friday) but the rest of the dashpod was.

Anyone got...

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Last post by missusjen
30 Apr 2006, 22:35
cyl head valves

Last post by deepdale « 30 Apr 2006, 13:21

by deepdale » 30 Apr 2006, 13:21

I've taken me valves out with a view to just lapping them back in but have noticed that there is some rock in some more than others. I know there...

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Last post by deepdale
30 Apr 2006, 13:21
2.1 with a problem

Last post by NOT ANOTHER LEAK « 29 Apr 2006, 21:18
Replies: 6
by Mrs Futbus » 28 Apr 2006, 16:13

Hubby put this on the forum before, but noone came up with an answer!!

I have a 2.1 caravelle and when you accelerate above 3000 revs its...

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Last post by NOT ANOTHER LEAK
29 Apr 2006, 21:18
Suspect turbo on my 1.9Td AAZ camper

Last post by Ivorblueun « 29 Apr 2006, 19:12
Replies: 6
by brookie » 27 Apr 2006, 18:04

Is there any way of 100% diagnosing a suspect turbo? Having just got back from France I notice I'm struggling up hills and even changing down whereas...

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Last post by Ivorblueun
29 Apr 2006, 19:12
Oil Filters

Last post by cumbriankeith « 29 Apr 2006, 12:47
Replies: 4
by Don-Tucker » 26 Apr 2006, 19:38

Can anyone let me know where I can get a Mann oil filter for my T25 1.9 please,and perhaps the part No'
Thanks Don

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Last post by cumbriankeith
29 Apr 2006, 12:47
clutch wont disengage (occasionally???)

Last post by Tex Ritter « 28 Apr 2006, 19:34
Replies: 2
by chimp » 28 Apr 2006, 13:17

hi

sorry if this has been covered before (i have looked tho)

i have a 89 1.7 diesel which had a full service and new pads all round a week before...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
28 Apr 2006, 19:34
Fuel Additives

Last post by Hacksawbob « 28 Apr 2006, 19:01
Replies: 2
by Bowton Lad » 28 Apr 2006, 16:16

It's MOT time on Tuesday & because my van is burning a bit of oil I thought about putting a fuel additive such as Redex in the tank & then giving the...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
28 Apr 2006, 19:01
Finding a really long Dip stick

Last post by monkeynut « 28 Apr 2006, 13:58
Replies: 8
by vwstanley66 » 24 Apr 2006, 17:38

Having replaced my original engine for a 1.9 non turbo diesel I find that I can no longer get a reading on my dipstick unless I overfill the oil. The...

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Last post by monkeynut
28 Apr 2006, 13:58
Oil change

Last post by cumbriankeith « 28 Apr 2006, 13:30
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by Drew » 28 Apr 2006, 13:05

I'm just about to do an oild change on my 2.0 air cooled and it occurs to me that I haven't the faintest idea of how much oil I should chuck in it...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
28 Apr 2006, 13:30
VALVE STEM OIL SEALS!!!!

Last post by cumbriankeith « 28 Apr 2006, 12:26
Replies: 3
by deepdale » 27 Apr 2006, 16:10

I have a 2l Aircooled CU engine and there are no valve stem oils seals on it. Does anybody know if i can fit them additionally and if so what engine...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
28 Apr 2006, 12:26
Front to rear water pipe

Last post by bridoom « 27 Apr 2006, 21:32
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by bridoom » 27 Apr 2006, 21:17

Getting nowhere FAST!....HELP PLEASE! anyone? :(

I need to replace one of the 'front to rear' plastic water pipes on my 1988 1.6td, as the flange...

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Last post by bridoom
27 Apr 2006, 21:32
Advance/Return curves... diagram please!

Last post by cumbriankeith « 27 Apr 2006, 21:14
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by redstar » 27 Apr 2006, 11:04

anyone help with the above please... im at me wits end withe the 1981 cu! :cry: time it to the right degree, then bout 450 revs after im near on max...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
27 Apr 2006, 21:14
Oil

Last post by snarl « 27 Apr 2006, 14:40
Replies: 6
by snarl » 27 Apr 2006, 10:41

Any tips on best oil for 1982 Aircooled , oil change this afternoon,..

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Last post by snarl
27 Apr 2006, 14:40
Broken head stud

Last post by Holydiver « 27 Apr 2006, 13:03
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by Holydiver » 25 Apr 2006, 12:29

I have a Type 25 pickup which is fitted with a 1.9 engine and whilst removing the head to fit new push rod tubes one of the cylinder head studs...

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27 Apr 2006, 13:03

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