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Loosing coolant but no leak? 1.6td

Last post by banana « 23 Jun 2006, 13:13
Replies: 5
by Hermen » 23 Jun 2006, 09:09

Hello, I am a bit stumped as to how I am loosing coolant. I top up the filler tank by number plate and within a few miles the tank is empty. The temp...

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Last post by banana
23 Jun 2006, 13:13
Bleedin nipple problem

Last post by HarryMann « 23 Jun 2006, 10:25
Replies: 4
by Dubmeister » 23 Jun 2006, 08:15

Its not as bad or as painful as it sounds but a problem none the less.
Have got to the final stages of reassembling brake calipers and fitting them...

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Last post by HarryMann
23 Jun 2006, 10:25
fuel tanks!!

Last post by Spannerrack « 22 Jun 2006, 22:07
Replies: 4
by deepdale » 19 Jun 2006, 19:32

Not happy!
Just when i thought i had finished spending (for a while anyway) i discover a wet patch under my fuel tank. I scrape back some waxoyle...

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Last post by Spannerrack
22 Jun 2006, 22:07
Head gasket leak

Last post by toomanytoys « 22 Jun 2006, 18:43
Replies: 8
by Jonni » 21 Jun 2006, 18:10

Just took my new van in for a service and report. The garage tell me that the head gasket is leaking on the right bank and that basically I will need...

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Last post by toomanytoys
22 Jun 2006, 18:43
crap in the day, "pooh" at night

Last post by Ian Hulley « 22 Jun 2006, 09:29
Replies: 7
by chukaspaz » 20 Jun 2006, 18:13

hi,

as u may have guessed im posting again about my ticking noise...whats weird is that Iv changed the oil and filter, topped up my coolant and...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
22 Jun 2006, 09:29
Cutting out.

Last post by Horney « 22 Jun 2006, 09:09
Replies: 5
by Horney » 22 Jun 2006, 07:50

Took the van out last night to pick the mrs up from a mate's house. It's only about 1/2 mile. Drive there was fine but on the way back it kept losing...

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Last post by Horney
22 Jun 2006, 09:09
Rear brake backplates,early/late are they the same??

Last post by oldiguana « 22 Jun 2006, 08:28
Replies: 4
by toolsntat » 21 Jun 2006, 22:52

Rear brake backplates,early/late are they the same??

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Last post by oldiguana
22 Jun 2006, 08:28
Slick 50 engine oil additive

Last post by CovKid « 21 Jun 2006, 22:06
Replies: 5
by brookie » 21 Jun 2006, 08:09

Has anyone used Slick 50 in their T25 engines? Is it worth the £20? I put some in an Alfa (flat 4 engine) when it was 50k and the engine was still...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Jun 2006, 22:06
power loss and backfire

Last post by ABBEYUNITED « 21 Jun 2006, 21:45
Replies: 7
by ABBEYUNITED » 20 Jun 2006, 17:49

keep getting power loss and loud backfire when driving
also van keeps cutting out but re-starts ok, however with strong smell of fuel. seem to have...

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Last post by ABBEYUNITED
21 Jun 2006, 21:45
Petrol or diesel tacho question

Last post by Aidan « 21 Jun 2006, 17:04
Replies: 6
by Sven » 19 Jun 2006, 09:55

I bought one last year at VF and am wondering if it was out of a petrol or diesel van and would it make a difference when it comes to fitting....

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Last post by Aidan
21 Jun 2006, 17:04
New Fuel Pump

Last post by Devs « 21 Jun 2006, 16:50
Replies: 4
by Devs » 18 Jun 2006, 22:10

Hi All

have just done a 1.9 - 2.1 transplant in my T3, after bleeding the cooling system today, the inline electric fuel pump has decided to give up...

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Last post by Devs
21 Jun 2006, 16:50
T25 upper wishbone bushes renewal - tool sizes needed?

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Jun 2006, 11:32
Replies: 4
by frankb » 19 Jun 2006, 20:03

1. 19mm socket for the nut on the inner spindle. (Easy bit)
What size allen key for the other end?
Hex socket looks a bit tight (brake pipe in the...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 Jun 2006, 11:32
Flywheel

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Jun 2006, 11:20
Replies: 4
by chuckle » 21 Jun 2006, 09:30

I am putting a recon CU egine in my Danbury and on inspection the flywheel has got quite worn can you buy a new one or should I get it machined at a...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 Jun 2006, 11:20
oil change complete, but ticking still there...help!!!

Last post by pactdonkey « 21 Jun 2006, 11:18
Replies: 11
by chukaspaz » 16 Jun 2006, 21:04

hey,

thats me just changed my oil and filter...started it and the ticking sound is still there...can I drive it a little to get the oil going round...

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Last post by pactdonkey
21 Jun 2006, 11:18
bleedin bloody brakes

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 21 Jun 2006, 09:40
Replies: 7
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 20 Jun 2006, 10:25

ive changed the front pads and replaced the long brake line to the rear brakes, i bled the sytem (twice now) all four wheels, but the pedal is still...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
21 Jun 2006, 09:40
rubbers v poly's

Last post by Aidan « 20 Jun 2006, 21:30
Replies: 4
by lhd » 18 Jun 2006, 20:35

I am in need of 2 new anti roll bar bushes and a pair of lower arm bushes, My question is this x2.
No.1 Are they worth the extra dosh.
No.2 Am I...

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Last post by Aidan
20 Jun 2006, 21:30
Jumps out of first sometimes

Last post by Aidan « 20 Jun 2006, 21:19
Replies: 11
by cumbriankeith » 19 Jun 2006, 18:35

Had some work done on gearbox last week (so guide pin has been disturbed)...
Jumps out of first sometimes when trundling along in a queue for...

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Last post by Aidan
20 Jun 2006, 21:19
diesels over heating/reliability,whats the truth-im worried

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 20 Jun 2006, 21:10
Replies: 1
by oldiguana » 20 Jun 2006, 20:58

:x eyup again ducks,im taking the camel back for its re-test in the morning,300 f*****g quid and i did all the work myself,i degress!,im getting a...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
20 Jun 2006, 21:10
what tools to change gearbox oil ?

Last post by oldiguana « 20 Jun 2006, 21:00
Replies: 3
by dridgy » 20 Jun 2006, 18:12

Hi guys,
I want to change the gearbox oil on me van, it looks like the plugs are these big allen key jobbies.
what size are these plugs and where do...

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Last post by oldiguana
20 Jun 2006, 21:00
split rear break pipe

Last post by CovKid « 20 Jun 2006, 20:41
Replies: 13
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 15 Jun 2006, 20:53

i know this maybe impossible, but, does anyone know the length of the pipe and the size of the nuts for the rear brakes, the one that runs the length...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Jun 2006, 20:41
GEARKNOB IN THE BACK OF ME KNEE-HENCE STICK CHOP,HELP.PLEAZE

Last post by oldiguana « 20 Jun 2006, 19:42
Replies: 7
by oldiguana » 19 Jun 2006, 21:14

eyup ducks,i took marladys camel for an mot last week,and ended driving the sodding thing round in third gear,i fitted a skull gearknob on the...

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Last post by oldiguana
20 Jun 2006, 19:42
blocked radiator?

Last post by badger « 20 Jun 2006, 19:34
Replies: 3
by t25heaven » 20 Jun 2006, 17:26

hi all,

i'm in the process of changing my antifreeze i've noticed i have a blocked radiator, or certainly seems that way as it's not getting hot....

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Last post by badger
20 Jun 2006, 19:34
diesel quality

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 20 Jun 2006, 06:55
Replies: 4
by monkeynut » 17 Jun 2006, 08:30

Anybody noticed the quality differences from pump to pump
Ive been buying mine from Morrisons in C**ley thought nowt a bowt it until I filled up in...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
20 Jun 2006, 06:55
Cylinder head shim or part of the head?

Last post by germman « 19 Jun 2006, 22:12
Replies: 3
by Hacksawbob » 17 Jun 2006, 07:44

is there a 'step' in the cylinder head machining that the seal sits on or is this an old seal that needs to come out. I cant for the life of me shift...

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Last post by germman
19 Jun 2006, 22:12
1.9 non turbo

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 19 Jun 2006, 21:37
Replies: 6
by dajwid » 18 Jun 2006, 06:00

Just a quickie!
Has anyone swapped a 1.6D for a 1.9D non turbo?
Was there much more power?

6 Replies

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
19 Jun 2006, 21:37
1983 air cooled or watercooled?

Last post by cumbriankeith « 19 Jun 2006, 21:19
Replies: 4
by ciaran19752006 » 19 Jun 2006, 20:29

found 1983 t25 in need of an engine for sale,1.9,does not say if its air or water, any ideas?

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Last post by cumbriankeith
19 Jun 2006, 21:19
siezed heater motor?,any ideas,anyone selling one/midlands

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Jun 2006, 20:57
Replies: 14
by oldiguana » 12 Jun 2006, 14:28

eyup ducks,ive got a problem with me heater in the cab,only had van running for a few days so sorting out loads of probs.when i tried the heater...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Jun 2006, 20:57
Oil cooler 2 litre CU....

Last post by camperclan « 19 Jun 2006, 18:06
Replies: 13
by camperclan » 14 Jun 2006, 13:01

Can this and the 2 seals be changed without removing the engine? Any tips on doing it? cheers,Nick.

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Last post by camperclan
19 Jun 2006, 18:06
Moderen Exhaust

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 Jun 2006, 09:37
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by merseysidebossman » 18 Jun 2006, 13:57

Can you think of an reason why putting a a modern stainless backbox off another car,would not work on my 2.1i dj

Paul

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 Jun 2006, 09:37
whats a cu engine?

Last post by bigredbus « 18 Jun 2006, 15:48
Replies: 3
by ciaran19752006 » 17 Jun 2006, 19:42

i have a 2.0 Aircooled from a 1981 ,and the engine code is cu. can anyone enlighten me ?

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Last post by bigredbus
18 Jun 2006, 15:48
Strange water hose (Pics added)

Last post by Macflai « 18 Jun 2006, 13:31
Replies: 11
by Macflai » 24 May 2006, 11:22

Folks! hi!

I was trying to fix a broken water hose from the water pump to the cylinder head and I saw it has inside a plastic or teflon piece with...

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Last post by Macflai
18 Jun 2006, 13:31
WAT-ER question

Last post by Flibbertigibbet « 18 Jun 2006, 11:04
Replies: 11
by Flibbertigibbet » 17 Jun 2006, 11:25

O.K. being a water cooled novice can anyone help.

My polo overheats within 5 miles.......(unfortunately guage does not work) all water goes from the...

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Last post by Flibbertigibbet
18 Jun 2006, 11:04
Cooling problem 2.1

Last post by badger « 18 Jun 2006, 05:11
Replies: 2
by badger » 17 Jun 2006, 10:56

All was ok until MOT test on Thursday. Engine was left idling for about 5 mins prior to emissions test, noted on way home that temp gauge was...

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Last post by badger
18 Jun 2006, 05:11
need distributer for 2.1 dj watercooled

Last post by hammy44 « 17 Jun 2006, 13:26
Replies: 10
by hammy44 » 16 Jun 2006, 16:16

hi i need a distributer for a 2.1 watercooled electronic ignition apparently vw do not make these anymore does sombody know of a nother distributer...

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Last post by hammy44
17 Jun 2006, 13:26
Valve clearances for CT engine

Last post by ju « 17 Jun 2006, 13:19
Replies: 2
by ju » 17 Jun 2006, 13:01

Hi, have tried to find out on Wiki what the valve clearances should be on a 1.6 CT engine, but couldn't find anything. Can anyone help me out here....

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Last post by ju
17 Jun 2006, 13:19
quantum 15-40 jazz?

Last post by chukaspaz « 17 Jun 2006, 12:24
Replies: 8
by chukaspaz » 16 Jun 2006, 17:39

hey,

I was just looking online how to change an oil filter on my van and it says I need to fill the filter with something called Quantum 15-40 from...

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Last post by chukaspaz
17 Jun 2006, 12:24
oil filter change procedures

Last post by richnker « 16 Jun 2006, 16:05
Replies: 1
by chukaspaz » 16 Jun 2006, 15:52

hey,

I have just received my new oil filter from JK which is amazing cause I only ordered it two days ago..legends...anyway I am wondering the...

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Last post by richnker
16 Jun 2006, 16:05
Water Leak!

Last post by rob356 « 16 Jun 2006, 12:26
Replies: 3
by rob356 » 16 Jun 2006, 11:27

HI just came back from shopping around town and noticed water leaking from under the engine.

I have an early 1.9 dg. The leak seems to be in the...

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Last post by rob356
16 Jun 2006, 12:26
2nd and 3rd gears missing - selector problem?

Last post by hollow11 « 16 Jun 2006, 12:05
Replies: 6
by hollow11 » 15 Jun 2006, 12:26

A strange event happened the other day which i feel may be terminal, but would be a shame for an otherwise faultless gearbox.. it appears that a...

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Last post by hollow11
16 Jun 2006, 12:05
Crap fuel gauge

Last post by Tex Ritter « 16 Jun 2006, 10:28
Replies: 5
by Jonni » 14 Jun 2006, 20:37

My fuel gauge is crap, it changes all the time and just doens't seem reliable at all. Is this common? Can I do anything about it?

Also my speedo...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
16 Jun 2006, 10:28
temp gauge

Last post by TechtroT25 « 16 Jun 2006, 10:26
Replies: 4
by scumpuppy » 15 Jun 2006, 08:36

Hi with this hot weather of late my temp reading is showing at 3/4 is this usaul? I have changed the thermostat and the thermo switch at the rad (the...

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Last post by TechtroT25
16 Jun 2006, 10:26
Stainless Exhaust for Aircooled?

Last post by alden1957 « 16 Jun 2006, 04:24
Replies: 3
by richnewton » 15 Jun 2006, 11:28

Anyone know if you can get a stainless steel back box for the 2 litre CU?
cheers

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Last post by alden1957
16 Jun 2006, 04:24
Hot starting (Mr Hacksaw)

Last post by TechtroT25 « 15 Jun 2006, 21:03
Replies: 4
by TechtroT25 » 12 Jun 2006, 20:53

Left DevaDubs after a cracking time pulled into a petrol station about 2 miles out to get some fuel and bus would'nt start after filling up turned...

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Last post by TechtroT25
15 Jun 2006, 21:03
oil pressure...there must be hope out there...

Last post by chukaspaz « 15 Jun 2006, 19:24
Replies: 3
by chukaspaz » 14 Jun 2006, 22:08

hey,

ok so I think Iv established the fact that my van may have a problem...the oil pressure light stays on so it must be that causing the tappets...

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Last post by chukaspaz
15 Jun 2006, 19:24
Rocker covers - which GSF part?

Last post by T'Onion « 15 Jun 2006, 18:13
Replies: 5
by Dan Wood » 14 Jun 2006, 20:07

I'm trying to order some new rocker covers for my 1.9DG engine.

GSF's website will sell me either:

10460 Valve Cover

or

10460A Valve Cover-BQ...

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Last post by T'Onion
15 Jun 2006, 18:13
HELP - Water leak

Last post by nexttouseless « 15 Jun 2006, 14:57
Replies: 13
by nexttouseless » 13 Jun 2006, 21:36

evening all.
Got a '86 autosleeper with a minor water leak somewhere very central above the exhaust. Trouble is we're away this weekend and the guy...

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Last post by nexttouseless
15 Jun 2006, 14:57
Someone pi$$ed in my fuel tank - will it damage engine?

Last post by Tex Ritter « 15 Jun 2006, 09:16
Replies: 15
by stevewright76 » 12 Jun 2006, 10:45
1

2
:x

I run on LPG but if/when i have to switch can urine in a petrol tank damage the engine?

Yes - it's true, a group of the students from the rugby...
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Last post by Tex Ritter
15 Jun 2006, 09:16
oil light

Last post by chukaspaz « 14 Jun 2006, 23:05
Replies: 5
by chukaspaz » 14 Jun 2006, 20:18

Hey,

as iv posted before my van is sounding a bit rubbish, with a ticking noise that increases in rate and volume when I apply throttle...I had a...

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Last post by chukaspaz
14 Jun 2006, 23:05
lower balljoint poopt,how to get speedo from hub,help pleeze

Last post by oldiguana « 14 Jun 2006, 20:51
Replies: 3
by oldiguana » 14 Jun 2006, 13:09

:( eyup ducks,once again the s****y manual i bought from a well known web auction site has let satans very own bottom burp drift in my general...

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Last post by oldiguana
14 Jun 2006, 20:51
water coolant top up

Last post by dbroada « 14 Jun 2006, 19:26
Replies: 1
by chukaspaz » 14 Jun 2006, 16:11

Hi,

what do u have to put in with the water when topping up the water tank thing...I heard its a coolant of some sort? my vans a 1.9 petrol...many...

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Last post by dbroada
14 Jun 2006, 19:26

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