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Right ENGINE modding

Last post by MINI_BUS « 22 Aug 2006, 18:14

by MINI_BUS » 22 Aug 2006, 18:14

hi guys starting to look for ideas on the engine got a type 4 1970cc how to I make her fast with out hurting her any recomendation on peeps to do the...

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Last post by MINI_BUS
22 Aug 2006, 18:14
Gearbox Bits

Last post by Canaldrifter « 22 Aug 2006, 15:39
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by Canaldrifter » 21 Aug 2006, 20:08

On changing the oil in my 5 speed gearbox, my tame, and very excellent fitter found these small bits in the drained oil. There was nothing on the...

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Last post by Canaldrifter
22 Aug 2006, 15:39
Engine Problems

Last post by monkeynut « 21 Aug 2006, 21:15
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by TheDutch » 16 Aug 2006, 20:12

Hi,

I have been getting a 1980 2.0l A/C camper back on the road after being sat for 6 years or so, and despite sounding mechanically good and...

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Last post by monkeynut
21 Aug 2006, 21:15
Jumpy Timing

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Aug 2006, 20:01
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by KarlT » 20 Aug 2006, 18:38

Hi All

While a friend was checking emission levels the other day he put a timing light on while engine was ticking over.

The little groove in the...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 Aug 2006, 20:01
air or water? that is the question.

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 21 Aug 2006, 19:39
Replies: 27
by mabelthebus » 17 Aug 2006, 15:02
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I have been looking for a t25, I have a lowish budget. I need a four berth bus ideally. So far I have found rough watercooled models but some...
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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
21 Aug 2006, 19:39
And it all seemed to be going so well....

Last post by toomanytoys « 21 Aug 2006, 19:18
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by irish.david » 21 Aug 2006, 16:31

My engine swap was nearly complete when in the space of 20 mins i managed to strip the threads of my sump plug and discovered a leak from the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
21 Aug 2006, 19:18
Broken Fuel Gauge

Last post by Aidan « 21 Aug 2006, 10:52
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by Ian_Fearn » 20 Aug 2006, 21:39

Any ideas where i should start looking for the fault?

Is any part of this notorious for failure?

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Last post by Aidan
21 Aug 2006, 10:52
Chuckle Brothers Tappets

Last post by Fritz « 21 Aug 2006, 07:58
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by CovKid » 21 Aug 2006, 07:52

ChickenKoop and I were adjusting the tappets on his Aircooled T25 and we have to admit its a two person job to say the least. Getting both rockers on...

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Last post by Fritz
21 Aug 2006, 07:58
Fuel Pump

Last post by TheDutch « 20 Aug 2006, 16:08
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by gwa » 18 Aug 2006, 12:26

Hello,

My fuel pump has gone kaput, so I am going to have to swap to an electric one, How difficult is this ?

Anyone got any hints or tips ?...

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Last post by TheDutch
20 Aug 2006, 16:08
Van Down.any idea's?

Last post by muppet « 20 Aug 2006, 16:06
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by muppet » 04 Aug 2006, 13:54

Hi all

Just returned from a holiday in weymouth. No problems with van, 1.9 watercooled transporter. Had no problems until nearly home, going along...

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Last post by muppet
20 Aug 2006, 16:06
spark plug/cylinder head problems

Last post by Fritz « 19 Aug 2006, 21:31
Replies: 7
by Pilks » 14 Aug 2006, 18:09

Help
Need some advice.coming home from my hols and suddenly the van starts making some horrible noises, manage to get her home and have a look.

Well...

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Last post by Fritz
19 Aug 2006, 21:31
In the blue - coolant

Last post by fried chicken « 18 Aug 2006, 18:53
Replies: 7
by fried chicken » 17 Aug 2006, 20:36

Just looked at a van for sale which has been sat for a year and has blue coolant in it. Owner says it just had water in it when he bought it 14...

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Last post by fried chicken
18 Aug 2006, 18:53
Strange fuel pump behaviour

Last post by Fritz « 18 Aug 2006, 13:27
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by irish.david » 16 Aug 2006, 15:04

After a titanic struggle i'm finally ready to test run the 2.1DJ i've installed in my van. However, whenever i turn on the ignition the fuel pump...

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Last post by Fritz
18 Aug 2006, 13:27
Water pump replacement

Last post by Ollyboy « 18 Aug 2006, 12:30
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by Ollyboy » 18 Aug 2006, 11:10

Hi!

I have bought a new water pump to replace the old noisy one which is on its last legs. After looking at the manual it looks like a reasonably...

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Last post by Ollyboy
18 Aug 2006, 12:30
1.6TD issues!

Last post by strat1 « 18 Aug 2006, 09:27
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by Bathsheba » 16 Aug 2006, 08:54

Hi

I've had ongoing problems with my 1.6TD over the last couple of months. Basically, it runs fine for a few days, then won't start - turns over,...

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Last post by strat1
18 Aug 2006, 09:27
how big is a T25 fuel tank??

Last post by Dan Wood « 18 Aug 2006, 09:13
Replies: 7
by busbuddy » 16 Aug 2006, 21:23

I had been led to believe that it holds 60 litres but I have now filled my gipsy 3 times with over 65 litres, yesterday I put in 68.93 litres and it...

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Last post by Dan Wood
18 Aug 2006, 09:13
Master Cylinder.

Last post by trickydicky « 17 Aug 2006, 19:29
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by trickydicky » 09 Aug 2006, 07:23

For weeks of feeling smug I have now come back to the usuall T25 ownership :evil:
I have the little puddle of fluid in the cab with a damp brake...

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Last post by trickydicky
17 Aug 2006, 19:29
Original twin carbs or single progressive?

Last post by richnewton « 17 Aug 2006, 18:41
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by geordie skydiver » 17 Aug 2006, 18:03

Hi,

I have a 2.0L A/C Westy still fitted with the original twin carbs (pretty badly set up to be honest). I have lying around here a complete 32/36...

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Last post by richnewton
17 Aug 2006, 18:41
huge oil leak.help please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Last post by OLD ONE « 17 Aug 2006, 08:17
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by ciaran19752006 » 16 Aug 2006, 22:52

hello all.
i recently sold my 1600 Aircooled very reluctantly,but took it back as it developed a rather large oil leak.
anyway, it is leaking between...

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Last post by OLD ONE
17 Aug 2006, 08:17
turbos

Last post by R0B « 16 Aug 2006, 22:28
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by R0B » 16 Aug 2006, 17:45

heres a spare 1.6td one i have.....

heres another im told is from a 1.6 td....

the question is did vw make more than one type..

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Last post by R0B
16 Aug 2006, 22:28
Help! White Smoke

Last post by CovKid « 16 Aug 2006, 21:19
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by sauce1001 » 16 Aug 2006, 18:07

Just driven my van (1981 1600 air cooled) about 15 miles and thick white smoke started pouring from the exhaust. I had just topped up the oil and...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Aug 2006, 21:19
Exhaust issues answers needed

Last post by Peacemaker vw « 16 Aug 2006, 20:22
Replies: 11
by Peacemaker vw » 15 Aug 2006, 16:58

my exhaust went this morning so i now sound lik a want to be boy racer !!! :evil: it a 1900 DG does any body know if i can use some J tubes and merge...

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Last post by Peacemaker vw
16 Aug 2006, 20:22
Gear selection problems

Last post by stuckin88 « 16 Aug 2006, 20:03
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by KJH » 16 Aug 2006, 11:02

Hi all,

My 1990 T25 Panel van has problems getting gears - mainly reverse. It had a new VAG gearbox 40k ago, so I suspect linkage.

Are there any...

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Last post by stuckin88
16 Aug 2006, 20:03
carb problems with a 1600 CT engine

Last post by richnewton « 16 Aug 2006, 08:08
Replies: 9
by jono » 10 Aug 2006, 16:17

I've just found this forum and am hoping that somebody might be able to help me with a a long running problem. I've got a 1981 1600cc T25 camper with...

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Last post by richnewton
16 Aug 2006, 08:08
1.6D engine issues...

Last post by blue « 16 Aug 2006, 08:05
Replies: 2
by blue » 14 Aug 2006, 07:06

Hi all, apologies first for a long post, but I have to get this stuff answered quickly, as time is running out, and money is tight.

I have two...

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Last post by blue
16 Aug 2006, 08:05
rusted rear wishbone

Last post by dridgy « 15 Aug 2006, 19:29
Replies: 3
by dridgy » 26 Jun 2006, 13:30

just jacked me van up and i noticed that the nearside rear wishbone bottom is rusting out.
can you still buy these? german and swedish dont list them...

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Last post by dridgy
15 Aug 2006, 19:29
Petrol Leak When tank full

Last post by CovKid « 15 Aug 2006, 12:58
Replies: 9
by west E » 09 Aug 2006, 17:26

This might sound daft but here it goes,

I filled my van with fuel to the max. Paid for fuel, returned to my van which stunk of petrol. When I looked...

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Last post by CovKid
15 Aug 2006, 12:58
Coolant top up tank level

Last post by bridoom « 15 Aug 2006, 09:55
Replies: 5
by bridoom » 14 Aug 2006, 09:08

2nd day in a row that I've checked the coolant level in the top up tank (behind number plate) & 2nd day in a row that the level is WAY too high....

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Last post by bridoom
15 Aug 2006, 09:55
squeaky under braking

Last post by blurb55 « 14 Aug 2006, 22:23
Replies: 10
by blurb55 » 09 Aug 2006, 19:02

hoped not to be back here so soon - buggrit!

ok the problem is rear nearside rear.
When braking both in gear and out of gear there is a clunking...

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Last post by blurb55
14 Aug 2006, 22:23
Oil Radiator?

Last post by Macflai « 14 Aug 2006, 18:25
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by Macflai » 12 Aug 2006, 13:45

Hello! :wink:

I have got an oil radiator from an old Mitsubishi Canter and my idea is to install it on my van... (1.6Td) what do I need to install...

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Last post by Macflai
14 Aug 2006, 18:25
leak!

Last post by Macflai « 14 Aug 2006, 13:45
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by ally » 13 Aug 2006, 21:14

ok so its been raining!

Near my excellorator peddle its all wet! And if i feel under the dash on the right i can feel water.

I've used some...

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Last post by Macflai
14 Aug 2006, 13:45
expansion tank

Last post by DiscoDave « 13 Aug 2006, 22:23
Replies: 5
by yogi » 12 Aug 2006, 13:46

have just changed coolant and bled system 2 or 3 times, have noticed when the engine is well up to temp, pressure in the system is escaping through...

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Last post by DiscoDave
13 Aug 2006, 22:23
Help, My engine has gone up the spout...

Last post by Diamond Hell « 13 Aug 2006, 21:18
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by marcawalker » 13 Aug 2006, 19:01

Whilst on my first day of my 2 week holiday i drove all the way to cornwall (5 hours driving) and i broke down. The rac came and told me my engine...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
13 Aug 2006, 21:18
Gearbox

Last post by billy739 « 13 Aug 2006, 19:36
Replies: 5
by Bugger it » 13 Aug 2006, 10:40

I have a 4 speed gearbox on my 2.1cc is it worth me changing it for a 5 speed, as I heard the final drives are the same?
Cheers Sam

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Last post by billy739
13 Aug 2006, 19:36
Rear brakes

Last post by HarryMann « 13 Aug 2006, 12:41
Replies: 9
by sauce1001 » 12 Aug 2006, 03:29

I'm changing the cylinders and shoes this weekend, any helpful hints or advice greatly appreciated!

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Last post by HarryMann
13 Aug 2006, 12:41
coolant pipes

Last post by stick « 13 Aug 2006, 12:05
Replies: 6
by stick » 11 Aug 2006, 16:34

just been told overheating on water cooled van is down to coolant pipes full length of van rotting and been advised to change to nylon pipes ....

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Last post by stick
13 Aug 2006, 12:05
Unleaded petrol

Last post by sauce1001 « 12 Aug 2006, 22:18
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by sauce1001 » 12 Aug 2006, 21:19

Can anyone tell me if a 1981 1600 t25 Aircooled can run ok on unleaded?

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Last post by sauce1001
12 Aug 2006, 22:18
Tappety Tap!!

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Aug 2006, 18:43
Replies: 5
by Stevie H » 12 Aug 2006, 08:04

Hi! After MOT'ing my van I'm settling down to using it lots. It seems to me that the engine sounds a bit 'tappety'. It's a 2.1 DJ. Is this normal or...

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Last post by kevtherev
12 Aug 2006, 18:43
Engine Judder after stopping

Last post by Vladaria « 12 Aug 2006, 08:47
Replies: 10
by Vladaria » 04 Aug 2006, 16:17

Hi All
The engine judders for a while after stopping -
now this could either be becuse it just loves me driving sooooo much
that it wants to keep...

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Last post by Vladaria
12 Aug 2006, 08:47
Waterpump replacement

Last post by KarlT « 12 Aug 2006, 06:21
Replies: 2
by KarlT » 11 Aug 2006, 18:34

Hi all

And now another bloody thing.............. :x

Yeah the water pump, it sounds like a bag of nails in a washing machine!

Any tips on sneaky...

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Last post by KarlT
12 Aug 2006, 06:21
Oil warning light came on ( any likely engine damage)

Last post by OLD ONE « 11 Aug 2006, 17:58
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by vwstanley66 » 11 Aug 2006, 14:37

I've just returned from a 1,500 mile trip to France. As my 1.9 diesel engine leaks a few drops of oil I checked the level before any long sections of...

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Last post by OLD ONE
11 Aug 2006, 17:58
speedo, odometer question

Last post by R0B « 11 Aug 2006, 16:36
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by dink » 11 Aug 2006, 14:41

i've been look for a rev counter pod for my t3 i have found a complete guage set, speedo {with trip meter} tacho and a digital clock
my bus currently...

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Last post by R0B
11 Aug 2006, 16:36
Mixture Settings

Last post by HarryMann « 11 Aug 2006, 12:33
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by wehey » 11 Aug 2006, 10:02

I have a 1980 2L Aircooled.

To get through the MOT we had to weaken the mixture but now im worried it could be running hot and damaging the engine....

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Last post by HarryMann
11 Aug 2006, 12:33
Auto-Choke Basics

Last post by Bowton Lad « 10 Aug 2006, 23:26
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by TheDutch » 10 Aug 2006, 23:05

Following my continuing efforts to get a 1980 2.0 A/C T25 back on the road I succesfully started the engine two days ago, but have been suffering...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
10 Aug 2006, 23:26
Oil Cooler

Last post by Fritz « 10 Aug 2006, 21:47
Replies: 1
by Green Monster » 07 Aug 2006, 18:11

Hi All
I have a 1600 V plate T25 that needs a new oil cooler, looked on the internet
but cant find one(need it real quick) any suggestions where i...

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Last post by Fritz
10 Aug 2006, 21:47
Trouble after head gasket/seal change

Last post by toomanytoys « 10 Aug 2006, 20:06
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by Die Bulli Familie » 09 Aug 2006, 19:04

Just changed the head gasket/seal today. All seemed well and the engine turned well by hand and then on the starter.

When I try to start the engine...

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Last post by toomanytoys
10 Aug 2006, 20:06
Please Help servo vacum pipe blowing off 2lt air cooled

Last post by toomanytoys « 10 Aug 2006, 16:35
Replies: 17
by horizontal kipper » 07 Aug 2006, 16:43
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Was having problems with sticking tappets removed and cleaned and repumped as best as can also leaking head gasket on 3 and 4. So removed head and...
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Last post by toomanytoys
10 Aug 2006, 16:35
Coolant woes. '89 2.1 digifant, no coolant temp indicator.

Last post by pastyman « 10 Aug 2006, 11:11
Replies: 6
by pastyman » 06 Aug 2006, 19:42

I've been having a few coolant issues recently. I'm slowly getting to the bottom of it all, but I have some questions that I need answered by the...

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Last post by pastyman
10 Aug 2006, 11:11
Hydraulic Clutch Hose Problem

Last post by Tex Ritter « 10 Aug 2006, 09:00
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by TheDutch » 06 Aug 2006, 22:38

I have been looking over a 1980 T25 with a 2.0l Aircooled engine which has been standing for many years with the intention of getting it back on the...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
10 Aug 2006, 09:00
Overheating

Last post by kathyshack « 10 Aug 2006, 07:48
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by stick » 09 Aug 2006, 15:58

I have a 1.9 watercooled engine recon 20000 miles ago but has started overheating immediately after starting engine the last couple of days. i'm not...

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10 Aug 2006, 07:48

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