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Which drive shaft is it?

Last post by HarryMann « 10 Aug 2006, 02:31
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by mr_bricolage » 08 Aug 2006, 16:08

I am getting a clicking noise from rear of the van when i go round roundabouts. Which CV joint or driveshaft is it. I seem to remember that it will...

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Last post by HarryMann
10 Aug 2006, 02:31
slow starting??

Last post by Don-Tucker « 09 Aug 2006, 19:09
Replies: 4
by retroman » 09 Aug 2006, 15:36

when i start my T25,it turns over really slow :cry:Also after driving.
i have put a new battery on and have been told faithfully that there
is no...

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Last post by Don-Tucker
09 Aug 2006, 19:09
gearbox codes

Last post by camper « 09 Aug 2006, 19:03
Replies: 4
by rik10 » 26 Jul 2006, 17:20

where the hell is the gearbox code on a 4speed box all i can find is the type code ie o91.
cheers

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Last post by camper
09 Aug 2006, 19:03
carb kit

Last post by skell « 09 Aug 2006, 17:19
Replies: 11
by belle in progress » 07 Aug 2006, 09:56

does anybody know where i can get a webber or similar carb kit for my 1.9 dg waterclooed

only found one from volkspares for £400

any ideas???

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Last post by skell
09 Aug 2006, 17:19
Trouble starting warm diesel engine

Last post by Diamond Hell « 09 Aug 2006, 16:35
Replies: 3
by Hermen » 09 Aug 2006, 14:38

Just got back from first epic trip from Bournemouth to Aberdeen. Van drove a treat.

The only problem was, that after each stop we made (1 hour) the...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
09 Aug 2006, 16:35
How do I get the air out of my engine?

Last post by Mocki « 09 Aug 2006, 06:53
Replies: 7
by Big Al » 07 Aug 2006, 10:48

Had the water pump off yesterday and lost loads of coolant.

I've filled the expansion tank and overflow tank but the water level is going down very...

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Last post by Mocki
09 Aug 2006, 06:53
what engine do I have?

Last post by syncroand101 « 08 Aug 2006, 17:42
Replies: 9
by chrisray » 08 Aug 2006, 11:17

ok. here's a slight but bloody annoying problem. I've always been told by my local mechanic that my van is a DG engine. 57KW.

Today I brought a new...

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Last post by syncroand101
08 Aug 2006, 17:42
Is My Van Really Overheating

Last post by banana « 08 Aug 2006, 09:41
Replies: 2
by Pickles » 07 Aug 2006, 21:28

When I bought my 1.9TD doka syncro it always ran cool under normal.
Except when it was hot in France on the motorway at 75mph in 30 deg temp were it...

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Last post by banana
08 Aug 2006, 09:41
Diesel Timing

Last post by Kermit « 07 Aug 2006, 17:20
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by futbus » 06 Aug 2006, 20:03

I done a stupid thing before anyone else says anything i know what i`ve done. I was fitting an AAZ to the pickup, but had to change the glow plugs...

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Last post by Kermit
07 Aug 2006, 17:20
Wasser boxer. Hydraulic tappets?

Last post by Big Al « 07 Aug 2006, 11:25
Replies: 7
by Sinclair » 02 Aug 2006, 11:44

If so how are they adjusted?

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Last post by Big Al
07 Aug 2006, 11:25
T25 engine swap 1.9 - Oil pressure light/buzzer!!! ARGGG!!!

Last post by Big Al « 07 Aug 2006, 10:40
Replies: 10
by Big Al » 28 Jul 2006, 15:52

As some of you prolly know I blew a head bolt 2 weeks b4 bugjam. I payed someone to swap the engine for another and now I've been left with a legacy...

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Last post by Big Al
07 Aug 2006, 10:40
Hit and miss acceleration SORTED...

Last post by toolsntat « 06 Aug 2006, 23:25
Replies: 3
by toolsntat » 03 Aug 2006, 23:59

When driving along there seems to be a lack of power but then at regularish intervals you can feel things running great for maybe one or two...

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Last post by toolsntat
06 Aug 2006, 23:25
DJ 2.1 idle problems

Last post by Grun « 06 Aug 2006, 19:45
Replies: 10
by beigewedge » 01 Aug 2006, 22:07

hi...having problems with the idle on my '86 bus. its a digijet system...
bus will start up and sit at idle, but when revved just drops to zero and...

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Last post by Grun
06 Aug 2006, 19:45
small cracks in head(not mine, the engine's)

Last post by andysimpson « 06 Aug 2006, 19:16
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by scumpuppy » 06 Aug 2006, 17:06

Hi everyone,
just a question about a 1.9 dg engine really. I just got a (spare) engine to rebuild for our camper only £25 from fleabay. Today we...

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Last post by andysimpson
06 Aug 2006, 19:16
1.6td crankshaft end float & oil leak question

Last post by camper « 06 Aug 2006, 18:40

by camper » 06 Aug 2006, 18:40

I have a 1.6td M11 golf engine installed in the T25.There is an oil leak coming off the bolt from the gearbox on to the sump.My thoughts are could...

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Last post by camper
06 Aug 2006, 18:40
gearbox codes...

Last post by redstar « 06 Aug 2006, 16:15
Replies: 4
by redstar » 03 Aug 2006, 18:30

just a quick one before i get round to complicated ratios & final drives...

the gearbox code is only gonna be a couple of letters and numbers...

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Last post by redstar
06 Aug 2006, 16:15
Clanking Noise

Last post by Joda « 06 Aug 2006, 14:50
Replies: 8
by Joda » 05 Aug 2006, 19:50

Appear to have developed a clanking noise when turning at low speeds on my '82 aircooler - no noise when travelling in a straight line. Appears to be...

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Last post by Joda
06 Aug 2006, 14:50
alternater light

Last post by DiscoDave « 06 Aug 2006, 09:43
Replies: 1
by diviy » 05 Aug 2006, 22:12

was driving van tonight and the alternater light flashed on and off then a coupe min same again was happed this was at 3500 rpm had a new reg fitted...

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Last post by DiscoDave
06 Aug 2006, 09:43
T25 diesel pump leak/mechanic in london

Last post by Diamond Hell « 05 Aug 2006, 21:01
Replies: 1
by aml » 05 Aug 2006, 12:01

my diesel pump got a leak, it seems to be between a pump body and a part which is used to mount fuel pipes.
this is a photo

does anyone know how...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
05 Aug 2006, 21:01
autogearbox

Last post by stuckin88 « 05 Aug 2006, 11:23
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by tangalooma flyer » 05 Aug 2006, 10:04

anyone know where i can get the rubber gasket for the sump on my 1.9dg autobox sharpish!! Thanks :D

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Last post by stuckin88
05 Aug 2006, 11:23
Where can I get a good exhaust from

Last post by orcecaveman « 04 Aug 2006, 20:52
Replies: 6
by Bugger it » 03 Aug 2006, 08:22

Hello, Where can I get a performance exhaust or stainless for my 2.1cc, as the engine is well tuned up running a alpha Webber ECU and other bits and...

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Last post by orcecaveman
04 Aug 2006, 20:52
Sticking kickdown arm on 2.1 Auto - HELP!!!!

Last post by poshbuggers « 04 Aug 2006, 17:50
Replies: 4
by poshbuggers » 28 Jul 2006, 08:34

Had this problem since I bought the van but now its getting worse to the point I dare not drive it.

Throttle seems to stick on at 1/2 pedal travel....

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Last post by poshbuggers
04 Aug 2006, 17:50
Steering rack gaiter split

Last post by MacAoidh « 04 Aug 2006, 16:12
Replies: 3
by MacAoidh » 04 Aug 2006, 14:49

MoT failed partly because offside steering rack gaiter is split. The guy reckoned I should be able to do it myself; is it easy? Could anyone please...

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Last post by MacAoidh
04 Aug 2006, 16:12
buzzer of doom/flashy thing of doom,indicators???help please

Last post by CovKid « 04 Aug 2006, 14:31
Replies: 4
by oldiguana » 03 Aug 2006, 21:17

eyup ducks,ive dropped a 1.9 n/a diesbag in me van and ive noticed when letting off the accelerator to slow down or change down a gear,a little...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Aug 2006, 14:31
auto gearbox

Last post by SplendiferousII « 04 Aug 2006, 08:30
Replies: 5
by tangalooma flyer » 03 Aug 2006, 19:37

Has anyone replaced the sump plate on a autobox? i cant stop the leak in mine, it's had a few whacks in the past and because its only pressed steel...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
04 Aug 2006, 08:30
Only firing on two cyliders???? help please.

Last post by Sinclair « 04 Aug 2006, 05:28
Replies: 7
by Sinclair » 01 Aug 2006, 19:40

I've just picked up my first wedge :D a 1980 1900 water cooled. Mot failure on emmitions. I was told it ran fine to the mot station but has only been...

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Last post by Sinclair
04 Aug 2006, 05:28
Clutch Rattle

Last post by CovKid « 03 Aug 2006, 15:35
Replies: 7
by georgep » 03 Aug 2006, 10:05

Hi everyone,

New noise developed on my '82 2.0l air cooled T25.

When I'm stationary (at junction or before pulling away), there is a rattling noise...

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Last post by CovKid
03 Aug 2006, 15:35
coolant light flashing dg code motor

Last post by SplendiferousII « 03 Aug 2006, 12:20
Replies: 20
by dink » 19 Jun 2006, 19:18
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cooling system is full of water/ coolant, but the coolant light is flashing
what's up
it's an 85 t3 with a dg code motor in it
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Last post by SplendiferousII
03 Aug 2006, 12:20
engine tuning

Last post by germman « 03 Aug 2006, 11:12
Replies: 9
by delboy » 02 Aug 2006, 16:09

hi i have a 2l air cooled engine i want some more power!!!!.i might be able to get some porsche heads can any one recomend a good engine builder,i...

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Last post by germman
03 Aug 2006, 11:12
carb advice

Last post by CovKid « 03 Aug 2006, 10:39
Replies: 1
by belle in progress » 03 Aug 2006, 10:30

how difficult is it to get hold of and install a card for a 1.9 watercooled. second hand preferbly and limited engine knowledge

garage wanna put in...

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Last post by CovKid
03 Aug 2006, 10:39
Fitting a buzzer on the headlights

Last post by tonytech « 03 Aug 2006, 10:12
Replies: 19
by Cruz » 02 Aug 2006, 15:42
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I'm currently planning on upgrading my headlight wiring to prevent the candleight voltage drop. Can anyone shed any light (maybe with a diagram) of...
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Last post by tonytech
03 Aug 2006, 10:12
Worn 1.9 WBX, advice Please

Last post by CovKid « 03 Aug 2006, 08:37
Replies: 9
by Grantourer » 30 Jul 2006, 18:28

Hi, I am new to these engines. I have 1.9 DG cylinders 1 & 3 down to 90 & 75 PSI repectivley. 2 & 4 both above 150 PSI, the engine has done 186...

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Last post by CovKid
03 Aug 2006, 08:37
Anti Roll bar Links(cranked)

Last post by germman « 02 Aug 2006, 23:51
Replies: 4
by normalbloke » 01 Aug 2006, 20:44

Ok people, what's the bottom line on these buggers?Have just changed(or tried to) the bushes on the arb and the link bar bushes.I mange to snap both...

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Last post by germman
02 Aug 2006, 23:51
Fuel Hoses

Last post by owlets « 02 Aug 2006, 19:08
Replies: 4
by owlets » 02 Aug 2006, 10:50

I need to replace a piece of fuel hose, its on the breather tank up in the near side front wheel arch. What sort do I need to get, size etc?

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Last post by owlets
02 Aug 2006, 19:08
Exhaust backbox... r4eplacement

Last post by Poseidon « 02 Aug 2006, 14:27
Replies: 3
by Poseidon » 31 Jul 2006, 14:33

The backbox (silencer) of my exhaust has gone it's totally blown the end where the tailpipe comes out. I'm going to try to bodge it back in with a...

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Last post by Poseidon
02 Aug 2006, 14:27
whicj oil?

Last post by CovKid « 02 Aug 2006, 10:42
Replies: 3
by kathyshack » 02 Aug 2006, 10:33

quick question, haynes manual in blackburn wirh van...
which oil do you put in a 1.9dg petrol?
thanks
kathy

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Last post by CovKid
02 Aug 2006, 10:42
radiator trouble

Last post by HarryMann « 02 Aug 2006, 10:38
Replies: 10
by mankymusic » 31 Jul 2006, 22:29

so, i replaced my radiator fan thermo switch but i think i overtightened it and now i've got a tiny leak.
i've patched it with evo hard and fast...

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Last post by HarryMann
02 Aug 2006, 10:38
distributor ?

Last post by CovKid « 02 Aug 2006, 10:37
Replies: 9
by colouredFunk » 01 Aug 2006, 08:40

Hey,

I'm trying to find out where I can get a new distributor from, GFS are saying they don't do them

I have a 1.9 Petrol Water cooled 1983....

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Last post by CovKid
02 Aug 2006, 10:37
My cutting out issues

Last post by Russel « 01 Aug 2006, 19:10
Replies: 5
by weejoe » 29 Jul 2006, 15:50

So my van is back at syncronutz

It's cutting out after about 1/3 mile

Could this be due to the overheating ?

I had a leaky water pipe replaced...

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Last post by Russel
01 Aug 2006, 19:10
no fuel from tank

Last post by CovKid « 01 Aug 2006, 19:09
Replies: 2
by beatnutt » 01 Aug 2006, 17:54

iv fitted a new fuel pump but there dont seem 2b any fuel flowing from the tank.can any1 help.i miss me van.

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Last post by CovKid
01 Aug 2006, 19:09
rear brake backplates

Last post by dink « 01 Aug 2006, 17:47
Replies: 4
by marshy1927 » 28 Jul 2006, 18:57

Anybody know where i can find reasonably priced replacement rear brake backplates. forty quid a piece from JK seems a bit steep!
Please Help

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Last post by dink
01 Aug 2006, 17:47
temp gauge

Last post by yogi « 01 Aug 2006, 16:57
Replies: 3
by yogi » 30 Jul 2006, 14:39

hello everyone, temp gauge has just decided to stop, no warning, working fine for ages, then never came on when i started her up and hasnt worked...

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Last post by yogi
01 Aug 2006, 16:57
gearbox leak

Last post by HarryMann « 01 Aug 2006, 16:23
Replies: 23
by trikey » 13 Jun 2006, 20:29
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Evening all
my gearbox has started leaking alot of oil from where the driveshaft joins onto it and was wondering if anyone has any ideas of how hard...
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Last post by HarryMann
01 Aug 2006, 16:23
1.6d injectors pipes getting wetter!

Last post by Diamond Hell « 01 Aug 2006, 16:19
Replies: 9
by bradcab » 31 Jul 2006, 14:03

Been keeping an eye on things and found nearly all inj pipes are wet, and the one nearest with the plug/stop/blank bung is wet there.

Is this a sign...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
01 Aug 2006, 16:19
Chassis number and engine number on aaz

Last post by Ivorblueun « 01 Aug 2006, 15:30
Replies: 1
by yellowbus » 31 Jul 2006, 12:27

Gotta fill these in for the extremely detailed insurance form so was wonderin where i'd find them obviously not in same place.

Any help appreciated...

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Last post by Ivorblueun
01 Aug 2006, 15:30
keeps cutting out??? ideas

Last post by CovKid « 01 Aug 2006, 15:19
Replies: 8
by belle in progress » 30 Jul 2006, 20:16

van starts and funs purfect, better than it has for a while, think thats the weather, but every time i take my foot off the gas the engine cuts out,...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Aug 2006, 15:19
Anti roll bar bushes

Last post by chuckle « 01 Aug 2006, 15:07
Replies: 3
by chuckle » 01 Aug 2006, 13:05

PLease can any body help I have an 81 danbury and the anti roll bar bushes are nailed. I thought no sweat just get a nice poly set from Mr Baxter but...

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Last post by chuckle
01 Aug 2006, 15:07
My clutch went! How???

Last post by airhead « 01 Aug 2006, 15:05
Replies: 7
by airhead » 29 Jul 2006, 13:45

OK ordinarily at this point Id say that it was my clutch cable that had snapped, but my van doesnt have a clutch cable, it being a T25 syncro, and...

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Last post by airhead
01 Aug 2006, 15:05
Ignition timing

Last post by SteveW « 01 Aug 2006, 14:38
Replies: 11
by SteveW » 31 Jul 2006, 08:23

I have also put this post on the alt. fuels forum.

I have just put a 1.9 dg in to my bus that had a 2.1 dj in. So it is running injection and gas....

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Last post by SteveW
01 Aug 2006, 14:38
wobbly handleing

Last post by HarryMann « 01 Aug 2006, 12:49
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by ally » 31 Jul 2006, 19:44

is it the shocks or the rubber bushes that make turning corners feel all squishy and like the vans going to fall over?

ALLY

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Last post by HarryMann
01 Aug 2006, 12:49

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