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can't get reverse + 1st!!

Last post by carl666 « 14 Apr 2006, 22:48
Replies: 7
by carl666 » 14 Apr 2006, 14:10

I am slowly getting my camper ready for the season's camping trips,but keep coming across little things that worry me.
1, I can select each gear with...

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Last post by carl666
14 Apr 2006, 22:48
Any specific oil??

Last post by Headley18 « 14 Apr 2006, 16:17
Replies: 14
by carl666 » 12 Apr 2006, 19:15

I drove my T25 home 40 miles after buying it and it has stood for about 2 months (being started now and then for short periods), I took a look at the...

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Last post by Headley18
14 Apr 2006, 16:17
brake help 2

Last post by andysimpson « 14 Apr 2006, 13:40
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by corleone » 14 Apr 2006, 12:18

I fixed the rear brakes on my 205 bu developed another problem, when I use the footbrake, it hisses at me and the engine stalls. I'm guessing that...

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Last post by andysimpson
14 Apr 2006, 13:40
red light in temp gage

Last post by Louey « 14 Apr 2006, 12:15
Replies: 7
by hammy44 » 12 Apr 2006, 23:24

i have a red light in the temp gage which stays lite does any one know what it is for and why it stays on. red usualy means danger. thanks

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Last post by Louey
14 Apr 2006, 12:15
Starter Problems

Last post by mike the van « 14 Apr 2006, 08:58
Replies: 2
by mike the van » 13 Apr 2006, 11:58

have managed to remove dodgy starter, in terms of cleaning and lubrication what are the bits to do and the bits not to-

The solenoid seems OK and I...

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Last post by mike the van
14 Apr 2006, 08:58
Timing belt tools

Last post by jimmyt « 13 Apr 2006, 21:15
Replies: 19
by Mog » 12 Apr 2006, 20:02
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Dose anybody know where you can get the camshaft locking tool/plate, injection pump pulley locking pin and dti assembly for pump setting. I have...
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Last post by jimmyt
13 Apr 2006, 21:15
van went pop

Last post by HarryMann « 13 Apr 2006, 10:52
Replies: 4
by dustyjones » 13 Apr 2006, 10:24

:cry: help, really bad luck, on the way down to cornwall on sat engine went pop. was travelling along nicely when, felt a judder followed by plumes...

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Last post by HarryMann
13 Apr 2006, 10:52
ICE question

Last post by TechtroT25 « 12 Apr 2006, 21:19
Replies: 20
by TechtroT25 » 08 Apr 2006, 21:07
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Just bought some new speakers for the bus (2x10 inch subs ,4 inch mids and 13mm tweeters 2x remote crossovers ) subs are 200 watts per channel...
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Last post by TechtroT25
12 Apr 2006, 21:19
Fuel Hose Internal Diameter??????

Last post by Hacksawbob « 12 Apr 2006, 20:46
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by smnbyt » 12 Apr 2006, 15:27

which size of fuel hose internal diameter do I need??

1982 2.0 CU

5mm or 7mm

cheers

Simon

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Last post by Hacksawbob
12 Apr 2006, 20:46
Tightening belts

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT « 12 Apr 2006, 18:38
Replies: 2
by purplechugster » 12 Apr 2006, 15:19

Time for the spring service :?

Some of the belts are feeling a bit loose and looking a bit elderly, so Ive got some new ones (alternator and...

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Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
12 Apr 2006, 18:38
1.9 DG Transporter - a couple of questions.

Last post by MikeB « 12 Apr 2006, 18:35
Replies: 6
by Horney » 11 Apr 2006, 16:03

1) I have no rev counter and I'm scared of over revving it when climbing hills in 2nd and 3rd. Can anyone tell me what speed I shouldn't exceed in...

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Last post by MikeB
12 Apr 2006, 18:35
thought's on power steering

Last post by DaveG « 12 Apr 2006, 16:47
Replies: 6
by dink » 10 Apr 2006, 19:46

hmmmm
i have a t3, i'd like power steering for it, but i'd like to do it without needing to rob a bank
i got under a t4 today and had a quick look at...

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Last post by DaveG
12 Apr 2006, 16:47
Webasto fuel pump

Last post by Drew « 12 Apr 2006, 15:06
Replies: 2
by Drew » 12 Apr 2006, 12:26

Dumb question... where is it?

I assume it's internal?

Lastly, anyone got one kicking about? Part number 47901A I believe.

Cheers

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Last post by Drew
12 Apr 2006, 15:06
blinkin' fuel pump

Last post by gareth « 12 Apr 2006, 14:38
Replies: 4
by gareth » 08 Apr 2006, 18:15

Replaced the fuel lines on the van today after it had been standing for a while, spurred on by the fine weather and a desire to actually use it...

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Last post by gareth
12 Apr 2006, 14:38
Water pump belt

Last post by Mariner Man « 12 Apr 2006, 14:20
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by Bendyknees » 12 Apr 2006, 11:03

1600 N/A diesel. me belts a bit sloppy(w'pump) can u adjust these or are they fixed? Off to wales tomorrow, thinks me should really sort it. Any1...

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Last post by Mariner Man
12 Apr 2006, 14:20
2.1 engine question - help required

Last post by mr_bricolage « 12 Apr 2006, 10:11
Replies: 1
by futbus » 11 Apr 2006, 20:22

We have just bought our first 2.1 and all seems fine except when accelerate beyond 3000rpm. It suffers loss of power and feels like fuel starvation....

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Last post by mr_bricolage
12 Apr 2006, 10:11
squeaky ride

Last post by Hdickins « 12 Apr 2006, 09:47
Replies: 10
by Hdickins » 11 Apr 2006, 14:44

Whenever I go over a bump - or even drive down a relatively uneven strtch of road - the suspension squeaks loudly.
Is this 'normal'?
Does anyone...

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Last post by Hdickins
12 Apr 2006, 09:47
T25 Barrel/Head Problems

Last post by whichedge « 12 Apr 2006, 08:12
Replies: 9
by whichedge » 10 Apr 2006, 18:43

Help......Sent too long striping down and rebuilding the engine on my T25, finished putting every thing back together this afternoon only to find...

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Last post by whichedge
12 Apr 2006, 08:12
Oil leak near filter mount - where's the likely source?

Last post by missusjen « 12 Apr 2006, 00:18
Replies: 3
by sonic23 » 10 Apr 2006, 13:03

Hi all,
After returning from a journey last week I noticed a lot of spots of oil over the back of the van (2 litre air cooled). I checked the dip and...

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Last post by missusjen
12 Apr 2006, 00:18
carbs leaking

Last post by germman « 11 Apr 2006, 22:34
Replies: 2
by snarl » 11 Apr 2006, 08:45

carbs leaking any ideas on fixing or replacements i here their are more economical replacement..
??
82 Aircooled 2.0l

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Last post by germman
11 Apr 2006, 22:34
1600 NA diesel oil leak(s)

Last post by camper « 11 Apr 2006, 22:00
Replies: 9
by saudijoker » 09 Apr 2006, 19:01

Hello. My van is a 1982 NA diesel. I have repaired a crack in base of my oil filler neck using a soldering iron then some sealer over this, but still...

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Last post by camper
11 Apr 2006, 22:00
1.7D Sucking Air into Fuel Line - Query

Last post by moth « 10 Apr 2006, 21:17
Replies: 8
by moth » 18 Mar 2006, 20:08

Hello,

This afternoon my T25 lost all power as though running out of fuel. Checked it out and established that it's sucking air into the fuel supply...

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Last post by moth
10 Apr 2006, 21:17
Starter Problems

Last post by deepdale « 10 Apr 2006, 20:45
Replies: 5
by mike the van » 08 Apr 2006, 20:18

I am having problems with the starter on my 2.0 ltr A/C, when the battery gets low the solenoid will not disengage even if the key is turned off,...

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Last post by deepdale
10 Apr 2006, 20:45
bouncy speedo

Last post by Cate « 10 Apr 2006, 19:16
Replies: 22
by ermie571 » 08 Apr 2006, 14:28
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Hello out there have just got my van back after having 2.1 fitted and have noticed that the speedo bounces up and down rather that sit at the speed...
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Last post by Cate
10 Apr 2006, 19:16
Heater unit in watercooled 1.9

Last post by rowlesy « 10 Apr 2006, 18:07
Replies: 6
by Grinks » 10 Apr 2006, 14:06

The heating stays on continuosly. I have checked the cables and levers right down to the actual heater unit and they all work but the heating stays...

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Last post by rowlesy
10 Apr 2006, 18:07
Tappits

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Apr 2006, 16:55
Replies: 5
by purpletony » 09 Apr 2006, 20:34

I've got a volkspares engine in my van 1.9DG
on the rocker cover its got a label saying manual tappits
does this mean i have solid lifters or do i...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Apr 2006, 16:55
Losing power uphill

Last post by Tex Ritter « 09 Apr 2006, 18:34
Replies: 7
by JaneH » 08 Apr 2006, 14:11

Got a 1600 petrol T25.
Just got back from run around and on the home stretch - uphill - lost power and stalled, luckily no one behind. Managed to get...

7 Replies

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Last post by Tex Ritter
09 Apr 2006, 18:34
Heat exchangers

Last post by camper « 09 Apr 2006, 15:29
Replies: 1
by deepdale » 08 Apr 2006, 15:34

I am about to splash out on new heat exch. Yeah i know i've got the loan! The old one from the offside had a bracket connecting the back of it to the...

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Last post by camper
09 Apr 2006, 15:29
CV jont Knocking.

Last post by airhead « 09 Apr 2006, 12:18
Replies: 1
by speleobod » 09 Apr 2006, 11:02

Seen the WIKI, ordered the part. (JK much cheaper than my local motor factors by £25.).

Whats my best bet inner or outer or should have Have...

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Last post by airhead
09 Apr 2006, 12:18
oil from dipstick

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Apr 2006, 20:37
Replies: 13
by ermie571 » 06 Mar 2006, 20:27

Hi can anybody help i have a 2.1 running on carbs that is when running constantly dripping oil from the dipstick is this a)normal b)a worrying...

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Apr 2006, 20:37
petrol tanks?

Last post by rowlesy « 08 Apr 2006, 15:56
Replies: 5
by rowlesy » 08 Apr 2006, 08:51

is there any difference between a 19dg tank and a 21dj tank? thinking of running a gti engine with fuel injection but my panel is a dg!! so might...

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Last post by rowlesy
08 Apr 2006, 15:56
Another cambelt changing question

Last post by jimmyt « 08 Apr 2006, 15:09
Replies: 2
by jimmyt » 07 Apr 2006, 19:28

After reading some stuff about more than one mark on clutch plate for aligning TDC on No1 cylinder I'm getting paranoid that I'm looking at the wrong...

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Last post by jimmyt
08 Apr 2006, 15:09
Stuttery 2.1

Last post by andysimpson « 08 Apr 2006, 13:06
Replies: 2
by merseysidebossman » 07 Apr 2006, 14:47

Just on my way back from my 1st good run (an hour), and on the way back my van has started holding back bigtime around 2750rpm.

Even gave a few...

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Last post by andysimpson
08 Apr 2006, 13:06
Eeewww. It's all wet and smelly!

Last post by Beach Bum « 08 Apr 2006, 11:46
Replies: 7
by Dan Wood » 06 Apr 2006, 15:34

Van has been stood on the drive for a week (I know, I know...) and when I got in today, there was a nasty musty smell.

Investigation revealed a very...

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Last post by Beach Bum
08 Apr 2006, 11:46
Diesel engine jumpy and smoky when starting from cold

Last post by HarryMann « 08 Apr 2006, 11:20
Replies: 19
by airhead » 05 Apr 2006, 22:37
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When I start the engine in my van (1.6TD) its very jumpy and doesnt want to settle down and idle for about half a minute. It puts out lots of white...
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Last post by HarryMann
08 Apr 2006, 11:20
Which Service kit do I need for Pierburg 2E3 Carburettor?

Last post by skell « 08 Apr 2006, 09:23
Replies: 2
by Die Bulli Familie » 06 Apr 2006, 18:36

I want to buy service/overhaul kit for my carburettor, Pierburg 2E3, but I seem to remember from previous posts there are some differences, different...

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Last post by skell
08 Apr 2006, 09:23
engine for t25 2.1

Last post by hammy44 « 08 Apr 2006, 07:22
Replies: 4
by hammy44 » 07 Apr 2006, 16:36

have just purchased a t25 with duff engine cannot get one in n ireland used or recon .anybody any advice as to where to get one thanks :?

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Last post by hammy44
08 Apr 2006, 07:22
what could be wrong with a smokey 2.1 petrol t25

Last post by hammy44 « 07 Apr 2006, 17:48
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by hammy44 » 04 Apr 2006, 19:41

hi i am going to look at a 88 t25 2.1 camper tomorrow.i have been informed that this would be the best site to ask advise from. the seller has had it...

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Last post by hammy44
07 Apr 2006, 17:48
how easy is it to change deisel pump~?

Last post by SteveO « 06 Apr 2006, 23:02
Replies: 2
by SteveO » 06 Apr 2006, 14:16

Hi,as mines leaking(1600 t 25 golf engine )i believe? whats involved?how difficult,thanks for any help,steve.o

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Last post by SteveO
06 Apr 2006, 23:02
Compression test

Last post by Tony « 06 Apr 2006, 18:21
Replies: 8
by Tony » 03 Apr 2006, 18:15

Have done a compression test with results showing 150 psi on all cylinders. Read an article that said you should do the test with a warm engine, full...

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Last post by Tony
06 Apr 2006, 18:21
1987 1.6 td oil sump

Last post by HarryMann « 06 Apr 2006, 16:58
Replies: 8
by Rods » 05 Apr 2006, 11:44

Hello There

Can anyone offer any advice, Im off on a 3 month trip round Europe in 6 weeks so i put Betsy the camper in for a service.All went well...

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Last post by HarryMann
06 Apr 2006, 16:58
tappet noise came back

Last post by Cate « 06 Apr 2006, 12:19
Replies: 13
by banana » 03 Apr 2006, 17:43

On my recon 1.6TD the tappet noise returned on Sunday. I had checked the oil that morning and it was low, overfull and just right . So take the...

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Last post by Cate
06 Apr 2006, 12:19
help,leaking deisel pump?gasket gone"

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 05 Apr 2006, 22:01
Replies: 1
by SteveO » 04 Apr 2006, 23:27

Hi,my `1600 t3 deisel pump as started leaking between the part that the fuel pipes go into and the rest of it(looks like you can split pump here as...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
05 Apr 2006, 22:01
1.9 DG losing water

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT « 05 Apr 2006, 19:46
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by Horney » 03 Apr 2006, 18:45

Hi there folks,

My 88 1.9 DG engined transporter (73,000 miles) seems to be using one hell of a lot of water.

I have had a nosey around and...

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Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
05 Apr 2006, 19:46
Part No. for Dizzy wanted please

Last post by Ivorblueun « 05 Apr 2006, 18:33
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by Beach Bum » 03 Apr 2006, 22:09

looking for part No. for 1.9DG petrol engine D reg 87

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Last post by Ivorblueun
05 Apr 2006, 18:33
Rotor Arm

Last post by jinx61 « 05 Apr 2006, 11:40
Replies: 2
by Joda » 04 Apr 2006, 19:18

1982 Aircooled 2ltr, CU engine.

The rotor arm on my van is the rev. limiting type (guess its 5400rpm cut out), what are the advantages/disadvantages...

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Last post by jinx61
05 Apr 2006, 11:40
2.5 Go Westy Engine

Last post by stuckin88 « 05 Apr 2006, 04:59
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by Pickles » 04 Apr 2006, 11:22

Some great info on the Go Westy 2.5 Engine on there web site

And while most of us can only dream of this there is some good info that can be...

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Last post by stuckin88
05 Apr 2006, 04:59
1.9 DG

Last post by Horney « 04 Apr 2006, 21:17
Replies: 6
by Horney » 04 Apr 2006, 10:42

Are these engines as bad as everyone makes out?

I bought my van as an impulse purchase and I'm now scared it's gonna die on me at any minute. It has...

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Last post by Horney
04 Apr 2006, 21:17
Front brake calipers - replace or kit?

Last post by Johnmck « 04 Apr 2006, 20:14
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by Johnmck » 03 Apr 2006, 19:51

Hi got 1980 2 lt a/c Girling front calipers. Van failed MOT on front brakes not releasing. Got one caliper off and poped pistons out.
Don't look too...

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Last post by Johnmck
04 Apr 2006, 20:14
diagnosing potentialy terminal engine problem..?

Last post by daydream-believer « 04 Apr 2006, 19:02
Replies: 6
by daydream-believer » 03 Apr 2006, 16:38

Hi, posted this on Sat, but looks like it got lost in the weekends problems (maybe I am jinxed :roll: ) - apologies if it ends up appearing twice.

I...

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04 Apr 2006, 19:02

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