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carb prob

Last post by ginge « 03 Jul 2006, 08:22
Replies: 2
by ginge » 02 Jul 2006, 18:45

heading home started misfire checked leads etc and on looking at the carbs found one not working striped and found a small diaphram with hole in...

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Last post by ginge
03 Jul 2006, 08:22
polo went bang

Last post by Flibbertigibbet « 03 Jul 2006, 07:54
Replies: 3
by Flibbertigibbet » 30 Jun 2006, 14:54

Just took the leaky polo up the road and whilst movign from 2nd to 3rd gear ir lost all power went bang ....looked in rear view mirror and thought...

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Last post by Flibbertigibbet
03 Jul 2006, 07:54
gearbox question for 1.6 d

Last post by dridgy « 03 Jul 2006, 07:46
Replies: 3
by dridgy » 02 Jul 2006, 15:15

i was about to fit an new guide and thrust bearing on my gearbox, i took the guide off and and noticed that the seal is leaking slightly around the...

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Last post by dridgy
03 Jul 2006, 07:46
gearbox change,pros n cons,ins n outs,pitfalls,easiest way

Last post by T'Onion « 03 Jul 2006, 07:17
Replies: 1
by oldiguana » 02 Jul 2006, 20:22

eyup ducks,im contemplating a gearbox changeon my van this week,ive got a 1.6 gearbox with a 1.9 diesel engine so ive sourced a suitable box,and i...

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Last post by T'Onion
03 Jul 2006, 07:17
2.0 air cooled, new clutch, whats easiest

Last post by ginge « 02 Jul 2006, 18:47
Replies: 6
by mushroom » 30 Jun 2006, 08:16

gearbox out or engine out ?
haynes says box, but I'm used to bays splits and bugs where you always take the engine out

whats the quickest ?

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Last post by ginge
02 Jul 2006, 18:47
Fuel gauage problems

Last post by Tex Ritter « 02 Jul 2006, 12:30
Replies: 8
by pactdonkey » 29 Jun 2006, 08:57

Hi dont know whether its a common fault but my fuel gauage always says the same amount no matter how much i put in! im guessing a dodgy sensor or...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
02 Jul 2006, 12:30
5spd to 4spd??

Last post by T'Onion « 02 Jul 2006, 08:45
Replies: 3
by vanagonjon » 01 Jul 2006, 21:48

Hi Chaps, we have a 1.9 DG WBX bus here with a bust 5spd box. Does anybody know what additional parts I would need to put a 4spd box in the van? ie...

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Last post by T'Onion
02 Jul 2006, 08:45
petrol gearbox onto 1.9n/a...easy or hard

Last post by angry vanagon « 01 Jul 2006, 20:06
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by oldiguana » 01 Jul 2006, 17:36

eyup ducks,my last post on my gear problem was a little inconclusive so ive done a little searchin and here goes,my van has a gearbox code acp ,its a...

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Last post by angry vanagon
01 Jul 2006, 20:06
starter motor testing

Last post by andysimpson « 01 Jul 2006, 16:18
Replies: 4
by Hacksawbob » 01 Jul 2006, 06:23

I've probably got a dodgy starter motor. can someone confirm that if i connect the thick wire going to the solenoid from the battery to the litlle...

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Last post by andysimpson
01 Jul 2006, 16:18
MOT emissions readout - interpretation?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 01 Jul 2006, 11:06
Replies: 9
by cumbriankeith » 28 Jun 2006, 11:59

Just put the camper in for MOT. It failed for the first time in the 6 years I've had it, dammit!! But only for a couple of small rusty bits which I...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
01 Jul 2006, 11:06
carb probs

Last post by CovKid « 01 Jul 2006, 00:18
Replies: 3
by rustydubs » 29 Jun 2006, 19:51

my mate has an 86 t3 van,(1.9 petrol) its just been to a local mechanic to have tuning done but he carnt set the carb up, he says the c.o. is...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Jul 2006, 00:18
Antifreeze check question from a newbie.

Last post by Fweep « 30 Jun 2006, 19:48
Replies: 5
by Fweep » 27 Jun 2006, 13:55

Hi - newbie question.

I have read all the excellent tech info on the tech forum and Wiki notes - great.

Now I'm having nightmares that my headbolts...

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Last post by Fweep
30 Jun 2006, 19:48
45 flatout,?i think i need a 5 speed.help please,desperate,

Last post by oldiguana « 30 Jun 2006, 19:33
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by oldiguana » 29 Jun 2006, 10:00
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eyup ducks,took the camel for its first nip out today since buying her,its got a 1.9 n/a diesel in,the 1.6 was in a crate in the back when we had...
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Last post by oldiguana
30 Jun 2006, 19:33
Oil

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 30 Jun 2006, 16:33
Replies: 8
by mark206000 » 29 Jun 2006, 23:10

Hi,

Done a search and can't seem to find a good anser to what oil to put in.

Spotted that quantum 15/40 was mentioned, would this be the stuff ?...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
30 Jun 2006, 16:33
Porr starting when hot

Last post by Mocki « 30 Jun 2006, 14:09
Replies: 1
by Richardpiper » 30 Jun 2006, 13:32

Hi all,
My 2.1i starts first time every time when cold. When at normal running temp., it takes two or three goes. When hotter than that, it won't...

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Last post by Mocki
30 Jun 2006, 14:09
getting hold of a new engine? or just parts

Last post by MikeB « 29 Jun 2006, 23:17
Replies: 8
by chukaspaz » 28 Jun 2006, 12:46

hey,

so Iv taken my van to a few vw specialists who said the sound is probably either piston slap which is bad news apparently, no oil pressure (as...

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Last post by MikeB
29 Jun 2006, 23:17
Weak starter motor fault - anyone know the exact cause?

Last post by Andyvandy « 29 Jun 2006, 21:41
Replies: 7
by RJES » 24 Jun 2006, 11:38

Hello,
I have dismantled a T25 starter motor which has the very common 'weak starter syndrome' - i.e. it struggles to crank the engine over,...

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Last post by Andyvandy
29 Jun 2006, 21:41
Strange alternator behaviour!

Last post by Ivorblueun « 29 Jun 2006, 19:02
Replies: 3
by domiles1 » 29 Jun 2006, 09:21

Or maybe there is a rational explanation! My alternator light is OFF during normal driving thus indicating that the alternator is charging my battery...

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Last post by Ivorblueun
29 Jun 2006, 19:02
1.9 TD

Last post by tonysbus « 29 Jun 2006, 18:51
Replies: 12
by tonysbus » 27 Jun 2006, 17:07

What kind of mpg should i expect in a westy hightop with a 1.9 TD and does it foul the engine lid . Thinking of converting from a petrol.

Thank's...

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Last post by tonysbus
29 Jun 2006, 18:51
SS Exhausts again

Last post by OLD ONE « 29 Jun 2006, 12:16
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by ducksdeluxe » 28 Jun 2006, 17:25

Have recently bought a SS exhaust system from Bluebird and the quality and workmanship is second to none BUT the tailpipe is as weedy as hell its...

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Last post by OLD ONE
29 Jun 2006, 12:16
Gearbox Rebuild-How difficult can it be ???

Last post by Aidan « 28 Jun 2006, 21:43
Replies: 5
by Pickles » 27 Jun 2006, 09:30

My 4 speed 091 box has broken after 160,000 miles. Jamed in gear but no drive.
I have spoken to a few people about rebuilding it

Shiplake £350 ish...

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Last post by Aidan
28 Jun 2006, 21:43
power steering help needed

Last post by cumbria « 28 Jun 2006, 21:41
Replies: 5
by cumbria » 24 Jun 2006, 15:28

Im fitting a pas conversion onto the van got the rack fitted but dont know which is the pressure line connection and which is the suck line there are...

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Last post by cumbria
28 Jun 2006, 21:41
gonna need a alternator for a 1.9 AEF polo engine.

Last post by andysimpson « 28 Jun 2006, 20:52
Replies: 1
by dridgy » 28 Jun 2006, 19:57

dont spose anyones got a good 1.9 AEF engine polo alternator for sale.

cheers

john.

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Last post by andysimpson
28 Jun 2006, 20:52
URGENT 1.9 AEF engine conversion, do i swap pump.

Last post by dridgy « 28 Jun 2006, 19:55
Replies: 5
by dridgy » 27 Jun 2006, 07:05

Im about to put in a 1.9 NA AEF engine from a polo.
The injection pump is different to my old 1.6 pump, the 1.9 has a idle boost valve on it, with a...

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Last post by dridgy
28 Jun 2006, 19:55
2.1dj and 1.9dg piston rings

Last post by T'Onion « 28 Jun 2006, 19:44
Replies: 9
by T'Onion » 28 Jun 2006, 08:25

is there a differance ?
been looking at some websites and some say no and some say yes ? confused i am :?

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Last post by T'Onion
28 Jun 2006, 19:44
Exhaust Question!

Last post by HarryMann « 28 Jun 2006, 18:46
Replies: 3
by SteveW4130 » 28 Jun 2006, 10:37

Hello all! Myself and my girlfriend have just bought a wedge and i've got a quick question!

The exhaust on the T25 is a bit knackered so i'd like to...

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Last post by HarryMann
28 Jun 2006, 18:46
exhaust problem

Last post by Ray « 28 Jun 2006, 16:27
Replies: 2
by Ray » 28 Jun 2006, 14:54

Fitted a new s/s system last month. when fitted I seemed to strip one of the fitting bolts into the head, it appeared to hold ok but became a noisy....

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Last post by Ray
28 Jun 2006, 16:27
Draining and refilling coolant on turbo diesel

Last post by CovKid « 28 Jun 2006, 11:18
Replies: 1
by Hermen » 27 Jun 2006, 21:13

AAAAGHHHH!!!!! I have just spent the last 4 hours draining my cooling system. I had to change the expansion tank as it had a crack, so thought that...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Jun 2006, 11:18
Gearbox rebuilds

Last post by HarryMann « 28 Jun 2006, 09:47
Replies: 1
by Hairbear » 27 Jun 2006, 20:54

Reccomendations appreciated on T25 gearbox specialists.

Got the rare long geared 'box but don't know what it's like so want to get it checked out...

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Last post by HarryMann
28 Jun 2006, 09:47
what is the black sticky stuff

Last post by shepster « 28 Jun 2006, 08:29
Replies: 5
by dubsta » 27 Jun 2006, 14:16

that is used to stick gutter tim on with...

Anyone know?

Cheers

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Last post by shepster
28 Jun 2006, 08:29
2 pipes from front to back to do with cooling

Last post by toomanytoys « 27 Jun 2006, 11:30
Replies: 8
by buskitten » 24 Jun 2006, 14:31

Hi :D

I wonder if anyone can help - my mechanic has said that 2 metal or steel pipes that run from the front of the van to the back have corroded...

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Last post by toomanytoys
27 Jun 2006, 11:30
What does this hose connect to or do?

Last post by brookie « 26 Jun 2006, 21:35
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by brookie » 25 Jun 2006, 21:28

Hopefully a straight forward question but here goes! On my 1.9TD AAZ I have a rubber hose (small about 6mm diameter) going from the inlet manifold to...

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Last post by brookie
26 Jun 2006, 21:35
how do you get smoothest idle on 1.6TD?

Last post by banana « 26 Jun 2006, 15:54
Replies: 6
by banana » 26 Jun 2006, 13:07

It may be characteristic of the 1.6Td, and I have experienced it on both engines i've had, that a smooth idle ie not rocking the van, is hard to find...

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Last post by banana
26 Jun 2006, 15:54
Bad idle when cold on 2.1 injection,any thoughts??

Last post by Aidan « 26 Jun 2006, 10:11
Replies: 4
by Karmann LT » 23 Jun 2006, 18:18

Hi,i am having problems with my 112ps non-cat 2.1 inj. in my '86 multivan...it doesn't idle when cold and each time i dip the clutch the engine...

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Last post by Aidan
26 Jun 2006, 10:11
engine rebuilds

Last post by Aidan « 26 Jun 2006, 10:06
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by Louey » 26 Jun 2006, 08:40

Got a friend who wants to get his in laws 1600 Aircooled engine rebuilt for their T25. Who apart from Laurie Pettit can be recommended for this?

My...

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Last post by Aidan
26 Jun 2006, 10:06
oil leak

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 26 Jun 2006, 07:37
Replies: 9
by chickenkoop » 23 Jun 2006, 20:17

: :( (got a oil leak from the lh rear piston, its not pissing out but its on the metal plate that bolts onto the h/ex, is there an easy fix? p.s i've...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
26 Jun 2006, 07:37
Early DG Fitting to Later Van

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Jun 2006, 22:14
Replies: 1
by zinfandel » 25 Jun 2006, 22:09

Fitting an earlier DG (rubber pipes) to a later Van 1986.
If I fit the later water pump thermostat ect but leave the older stile exhaust on (as it...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Jun 2006, 22:14
temperature guage

Last post by tonytech « 25 Jun 2006, 20:41
Replies: 4
by TamarandJulian » 22 Jun 2006, 17:18

Our recently acquired 2.1 petrol T25 is great but as usual with a new vehicle I'm just ironing out the odd few bits and pieces and sorting out small...

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Last post by tonytech
25 Jun 2006, 20:41
has my head gasket gone?

Last post by Kermit « 25 Jun 2006, 18:52
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by dridgy » 25 Jun 2006, 15:11

Ive got a 1.6 na diesel, which ive been running without the thermostat in.
Any way the neeedle on the temp gauge barley moves because of the missing...

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Last post by Kermit
25 Jun 2006, 18:52
Fuel Filter Location

Last post by normalbloke « 24 Jun 2006, 22:44
Replies: 3
by normalbloke » 24 Jun 2006, 18:31

Ok, i am being a lazy twit, but where is the fuel filter on my 1983 Watercooled van?Is there just the one or do I have a catch you out pre filter o...

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Last post by normalbloke
24 Jun 2006, 22:44
what does this pipe do?

Last post by CovKid « 24 Jun 2006, 20:00
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by markpark » 24 Jun 2006, 18:54

Hi,

Was changing the oil today on my van today ( which I failed to do due to a previous owner cross threading then rounding off te sump plug) And i...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Jun 2006, 20:00
diesel into petrol syncro

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 24 Jun 2006, 13:29
Replies: 5
by last red star » 21 Jun 2006, 21:43

hi just bought a 1.9 westy synro .is there any problems fitting in a turbo diesel ?

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
24 Jun 2006, 13:29
Diesel engines what do they look like?!

Last post by pactdonkey « 24 Jun 2006, 10:52
Replies: 5
by Kool-Kamper » 23 Jun 2006, 21:57

Hi currently having an argument about configeration of diesel lump. I have said it is like a normal inline 4 thing, but my husband says it is a flat...

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Last post by pactdonkey
24 Jun 2006, 10:52
Temp' gauge compatability.

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 24 Jun 2006, 05:06
Replies: 3
by Dezzie McScroat » 22 Jun 2006, 20:35

Just bought a T25 panel van, with a 1.9 tdi conversion. (from a Passat) The temperature gauge doesn't work, but the guy who sold it says that the 1.9...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
24 Jun 2006, 05:06
anti roll bar bushes?

Last post by lhd « 24 Jun 2006, 01:22
Replies: 2
by lhd » 23 Jun 2006, 16:34

Are they hard to change.
I've just brought a new set.
ie, top mounts, drop link bushes and damping rings.
Should this be simple enough to do...

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Last post by lhd
24 Jun 2006, 01:22
Changing the sump

Last post by HarryMann « 23 Jun 2006, 22:22
Replies: 17
by pactdonkey » 17 Jun 2006, 15:29
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I believe i have a crack in my oil sump as there is a bit of gum on the farside of the sump from the back. it appears to be filling in a crack and...
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Last post by HarryMann
23 Jun 2006, 22:22
Fuel Tank Advise

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT « 23 Jun 2006, 21:20
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by Popeye- Doyle » 16 Jun 2006, 19:19

I run a 1985 1.9 Petrol Westy 'Joker'.

On the last couple of times when refueling i have noticed that when the tank is full there is petrol...

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Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
23 Jun 2006, 21:20
Anyone got a piccy of how push rod tube spring locates ?

Last post by Tex Ritter « 23 Jun 2006, 19:47
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by sonic23 » 21 Jun 2006, 13:17

Hi there,
I've just had to do a head swap on a 2 litre Aircooled and refitted new push rod seals as suggested.

All was fine until I tried to then...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
23 Jun 2006, 19:47
Losing Power

Last post by CovKid « 23 Jun 2006, 17:49
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by wehey » 23 Jun 2006, 08:13

Hiya all,

Ive just got my 1980 2000cc Aircooled through the MOT and am on the road at last.

When it 1st failed the MOT the co2 emissions where...

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Last post by CovKid
23 Jun 2006, 17:49
overheated...maybe

Last post by j_robi « 23 Jun 2006, 13:46
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by j_robi » 05 May 2006, 22:15
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myrtles adventures continue
after a good few months of behaving myrtle decided to she wanted a ride on a lorry again
on the m4 today the water temp...
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23 Jun 2006, 13:46

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