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Turbo Wasserboxer

Last post by Blingpanzer « 02 Mar 2006, 12:59
Replies: 5
by Pickles » 01 Mar 2006, 15:46

I have been on the site of schick tunning they do conversions on T3 (T25)
I remember a guy called Alex had a 163 hp conversion in his syncro...

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Last post by Blingpanzer
02 Mar 2006, 12:59
Exhaust Stud Size Please ...

Last post by Ian Hulley « 02 Mar 2006, 12:22
Replies: 4
by Ian Hulley » 27 Feb 2006, 10:34

Would some kindly soul please tell me the dimensions of a standard exhaust stud for a 1989 1.9DG.

I know they're M8, but what is the length of...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
02 Mar 2006, 12:22
FRAM OIL FILTERS

Last post by andysimpson « 28 Feb 2006, 21:14
Replies: 9
by Ye Olde Syncrospares » 25 Feb 2006, 12:29

dont use them their crap,had a 2.1 MV and a DJ come back with buzzer of doom on,change back to MAN filter sorted,so be warned,cj.

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Last post by andysimpson
28 Feb 2006, 21:14
Stuttering/flat spots DG 1.9

Last post by Blingpanzer « 28 Feb 2006, 15:44
Replies: 3
by Woodz » 23 Feb 2006, 16:56

My DG 1.9 started to stutter and have some quite bad flat spots on the way home from work today,previously it has been fine although it has seemed to...

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Last post by Blingpanzer
28 Feb 2006, 15:44
Over reving and knocking

Last post by pompey « 28 Feb 2006, 08:01
Replies: 8
by pompey » 27 Feb 2006, 09:07

I have a 1.7 diesel and this morning on the way to work i heard a loud knocking from the engine.

When I stopped and lifted the engine hatch i could...

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Last post by pompey
28 Feb 2006, 08:01
Clutch slip

Last post by excalibur « 26 Feb 2006, 22:22
Replies: 3
by snarl » 26 Feb 2006, 16:33

A new prob with my van that has started to get worse if though i tried hard to ignore it! The clutch feels like its slipping and the van is just...

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Last post by excalibur
26 Feb 2006, 22:22
smoking heater

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Feb 2006, 21:20
Replies: 2
by trickytroggle » 22 Feb 2006, 11:45

hello, me again
Can someone tell me is the heater and the heater blower separate?
Thanks

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Feb 2006, 21:20
Removal of spigot bearing....

Last post by lhd « 26 Feb 2006, 21:16
Replies: 7
by lhd » 25 Feb 2006, 00:29

Are any special tools needed to remove one of these. I have had constant Gear-box seal probs, so have been advised to change it.
many thanks...

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Last post by lhd
26 Feb 2006, 21:16
radiator size

Last post by clash460 « 26 Feb 2006, 19:18
Replies: 3
by clash460 » 26 Feb 2006, 14:32

is it true that there is a slight differance in size between a 2.1 and 1.9 waterboxer main coolant radiators
anyone help, thanks

member 1860

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Last post by clash460
26 Feb 2006, 19:18
Power steering

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 26 Feb 2006, 16:04
Replies: 1
by fatboy » 26 Feb 2006, 12:41

How often do power steering set-ups for a LHD come up??? :rofl

Any body know of an alternative method of easing the steering on a wedgey? :idea...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
26 Feb 2006, 16:04
More engine woes

Last post by Popeye- Doyle « 25 Feb 2006, 15:07
Replies: 16
by Woodz » 24 Feb 2006, 16:57
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Ok,follow on from my stuttering thread..it died on me completly about 500 metres from my house this morning,at first wouldnt fire at all,then after a...
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Last post by Popeye- Doyle
25 Feb 2006, 15:07
Engine Codes

Last post by Popeye- Doyle « 25 Feb 2006, 14:35
Replies: 3
by Popeye- Doyle » 23 Feb 2006, 20:31

I have a GW 1.9 Petrol engine in my 85 Westfalia Joker. I have been browsing through the engine codes in 'Wiki' and i was wondering (besides BHP) are...

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Last post by Popeye- Doyle
25 Feb 2006, 14:35
2000 cu heater quick question.

Last post by redstar « 25 Feb 2006, 14:29
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by redstar » 24 Feb 2006, 12:05

just a quick question please.. my 2000 i believe has all the heat ex on e.t.c. and changes from hot (ish) to cold in the cab. my prob is i am not...

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Last post by redstar
25 Feb 2006, 14:29
identifying source of engine from code..

Last post by Aidan « 25 Feb 2006, 13:48
Replies: 4
by daydream-believer » 24 Feb 2006, 17:28

I believe that the engine in my 1.6d isn't the original, so have located the engine code, which is indeed a CS. Does this mean that its donor from...

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Last post by Aidan
25 Feb 2006, 13:48
recon engine 1.6Td oil scare

Last post by banana « 24 Feb 2006, 20:24
Replies: 5
by banana » 23 Feb 2006, 11:40

Ive had a recon in now for 3000 miles. I check my oil every now and then and did so a few weeks back adding about 1 litre to get the dip stick level...

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Last post by banana
24 Feb 2006, 20:24
Couple of newbie questions ? wrong exhaust ?

Last post by stuckin88 « 24 Feb 2006, 20:08
Replies: 1
by Jones » 24 Feb 2006, 14:28

Hi I've recently bought a 1985 left hand drive Westfalia which has been messed around with a bit in the engine compartment :?

From what people on...

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Last post by stuckin88
24 Feb 2006, 20:08
2ltr aircool tappet problem

Last post by camper « 24 Feb 2006, 19:19
Replies: 3
by camper » 21 Feb 2006, 17:44

I replaced valves on the cylinder heads refitted heads. bleed tappets and adjusted ie two turns refitted engine.Its been running took it out for a...

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Last post by camper
24 Feb 2006, 19:19
diesel turbo problems

Last post by Diamond Hell « 24 Feb 2006, 14:35
Replies: 9
by slinkyboat » 21 Feb 2006, 21:40

Hi,
can anyone help me with my 1.6 td crewcab. I got the van as a restoration, initial phase is to get it through an MOT without spending too much to...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
24 Feb 2006, 14:35
Is this a standard hose setup ?

Last post by andylen « 23 Feb 2006, 18:03
Replies: 7
by Jones » 21 Feb 2006, 11:22

Hi everyone I've been reading the forum for a while but this is my first post as I now have a camper :D

Its a 1985 American import Westfalia :D at...

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Last post by andylen
23 Feb 2006, 18:03
Replacement carbs

Last post by skell « 23 Feb 2006, 12:53
Replies: 6
by Mark II » 13 Feb 2006, 14:49

I am 'The artist formerly known as burnso' TAFKAB for short :wink:

Long time no post, but I've had no pooter or email for quite some time!

Just...

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Last post by skell
23 Feb 2006, 12:53
Heater Blower

Last post by Blingpanzer « 23 Feb 2006, 08:05
Replies: 2
by ipaulog » 22 Feb 2006, 22:38

Driving home tonight and turned the blower up to 3 (11 would have been good) got a funny noise and it packed up 30 seconds later . Obvious/obscure,...

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Last post by Blingpanzer
23 Feb 2006, 08:05
thermostat brackets Aircooled? Aircooled

Last post by cumbriankeith « 23 Feb 2006, 00:03
Replies: 3
by TimL » 22 Feb 2006, 21:40

are they the same shape as earlier bay window 2 litres?

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Last post by cumbriankeith
23 Feb 2006, 00:03
turning a Aircooled type for engine manually?

Last post by cumbriankeith « 22 Feb 2006, 23:42
Replies: 2
by TimL » 22 Feb 2006, 20:34

auto electrician has traced my non starting fault to the dizzy so now need to fit replacement, to take out the dizzy i want the rotar arm to face the...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
22 Feb 2006, 23:42
rocker adjustment watercooled

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 22 Feb 2006, 09:40
Replies: 1
by Frostbus » 21 Feb 2006, 20:14

hi again
sorry for all the posts just seem to break everthing i touch on my bus!!.
Right i'm a bit paranoid now having just replaced rear two...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
22 Feb 2006, 09:40
Tuning 2.1 Wasserboxer

Last post by Pickles « 22 Feb 2006, 09:30
Replies: 6
by Pickles » 21 Feb 2006, 13:50

I am wanting more power from my current 2.1 DJ Engine
I like the engine do not want to change to Suburu, Porsche or other
Anybody got any ideas. I...

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Last post by Pickles
22 Feb 2006, 09:30
Replacement carb set up for 2L AC ?

Last post by pugwash « 22 Feb 2006, 07:54
Replies: 2
by pugwash » 20 Feb 2006, 09:12

Having just returned from DF and a bit shocked at fuel consumption, or rather cost of fuel prices, especially at Strensham services, anybody recomend...

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Last post by pugwash
22 Feb 2006, 07:54
help me stop overheating

Last post by Louey « 22 Feb 2006, 00:25
Replies: 26
by yankiecamper » 16 Feb 2006, 22:32
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evening all
right then ive got an 81 westey 1.6 tubro diesel which keeps on overheating on me its fine when i just drive around town and short trips...
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Last post by Louey
22 Feb 2006, 00:25
Knock....Knock...Who's there?....Trouble!!!!

Last post by ozzy « 21 Feb 2006, 22:59
Replies: 8
by KarlT » 21 Feb 2006, 12:06

Hi All

Here we have a 87' 2.1 (112bhp) digifant (I think) engine.

Only had it a few months but it sounded good, went good & had excellent...

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Last post by ozzy
21 Feb 2006, 22:59
Where can I get a Hand Primer Pump

Last post by Hdickins « 21 Feb 2006, 16:18
Replies: 4
by Hdickins » 21 Feb 2006, 14:36

After sorting out my diesel starting woes recently (thanks everyone)
It seems to me it would be a good idea to get hold of one of those hand-primer...

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Last post by Hdickins
21 Feb 2006, 16:18
Van hesitant and low co readings

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Feb 2006, 12:38
Replies: 9
by Die Bulli Familie » 18 Feb 2006, 19:25

My van is slightly hesitant whilst accelerating when the engine is warm but not up to running temperature. I've checked the timing, replaced fuel...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 Feb 2006, 12:38
Caravelle cutting out

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Feb 2006, 12:01
Replies: 7
by chano » 20 Feb 2006, 17:29

have a 15 year old VW Caravelle (2.1 petrol LHD)

Whilst driving on the motorway this morning, the engine cut-out.
No pre- coughing or spluttering,...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 Feb 2006, 12:01
wont start Aircooled 2litre

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 20 Feb 2006, 23:35
Replies: 3
by TimL » 19 Feb 2006, 21:31

1980 westy joker, i bought this recently. after driving it only a few times the camper decided to to suddendly stop. I thought to begin with it had...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
20 Feb 2006, 23:35
snapped accelerator cable?

Last post by Flibbertigibbet « 20 Feb 2006, 22:12
Replies: 9
by daydream-believer » 11 Feb 2006, 21:15

After resolving the starting probs a couple of weeks ago, the van has been driving lovely. Unfortunately driving home tonight, the accelerator just...

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Last post by Flibbertigibbet
20 Feb 2006, 22:12
Help! struggling with water pump on DG.....

Last post by Cate « 20 Feb 2006, 21:57
Replies: 5
by amazingdave » 18 Feb 2006, 10:28

Hello,

Any advice on taking off the water pump on a dg engine?

I took the water pump off my spare engine in the cellar and that was a bit of a...

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Last post by Cate
20 Feb 2006, 21:57
which plugs

Last post by TimL « 20 Feb 2006, 20:24
Replies: 2
by TimL » 19 Feb 2006, 21:45

i made a list of bits to by at dubfreeze i wanted bosch wcc7 plugs for a 2 litre GSF sold me wcc8 saying they were the correct ones in the past ive...

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Last post by TimL
20 Feb 2006, 20:24
Temperature linked to heater

Last post by lhd « 20 Feb 2006, 17:20
Replies: 5
by mile eater » 17 Feb 2006, 22:52

On a 1900 petrol engine (1989 G) my temperature gauge goes up when I turn off the heater and then goes back down again to normal when I turn the...

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Last post by lhd
20 Feb 2006, 17:20
Words of Encouragement please...

Last post by Artfuldubber « 20 Feb 2006, 14:27
Replies: 5
by Artfuldubber » 20 Feb 2006, 12:32

Now we all know that life with a van can be bumpy...but hells bells, it's draggin me down!...

Due to me car being off the road (currently replacing...

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Last post by Artfuldubber
20 Feb 2006, 14:27
Bleeding clutch

Last post by TechtroT25 « 19 Feb 2006, 18:34
Replies: 10
by TechtroT25 » 16 Feb 2006, 10:41

Can anybody help me here in the vain attemp to get out of buying a new clutch for me van thought i would try to bleed it so under the van i goes...

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Last post by TechtroT25
19 Feb 2006, 18:34
Starter motors

Last post by excalibur « 19 Feb 2006, 16:57
Replies: 9
by excalibur » 17 Feb 2006, 18:18

mine has just packed up.

Now I have managed to mackle it up so I can get off to Chesterfield tommorow, but does anyone know if they are the same as...

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Last post by excalibur
19 Feb 2006, 16:57
steering colum clip thing??

Last post by NOT ANOTHER LEAK « 18 Feb 2006, 16:29
Replies: 2
by supperbuk » 17 Feb 2006, 22:07

hi all
i was driving the van today and as cornering felt somthing fall on my leg .....found a spring clip thing ... i have worked out it has come of...

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Last post by NOT ANOTHER LEAK
18 Feb 2006, 16:29
T25 tacho and the pcb

Last post by Grun « 17 Feb 2006, 12:58
Replies: 10
by Sven » 13 Feb 2006, 12:18

like it says, to fit the tacho do i need the relevant printed circut board??
The tacho has a plug in the back with 4 pins and i cant seem to find the...

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Last post by Grun
17 Feb 2006, 12:58
ANYONE KNOW WOT THIS IS!!!!

Last post by TechtroT25 « 15 Feb 2006, 20:29
Replies: 9
by ROBS T25 » 09 Feb 2006, 20:09

for a few weeks now every so often my clutch pedal will go straight to the floor and wen i release the bite is at the bottom keep meaning to ask my...

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Last post by TechtroT25
15 Feb 2006, 20:29
Bollox bollox and more bollox

Last post by ozzy « 15 Feb 2006, 18:42
Replies: 11
by ozzy » 09 Feb 2006, 16:21

Just been out in the van first time for ages, Started second time ran brill.
Went shoppin with the missus even let her have a go.
Got home parked it...

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Last post by ozzy
15 Feb 2006, 18:42
where is brake fluid reservoir?

Last post by Cate « 15 Feb 2006, 16:50
Replies: 14
by shazzer49 » 12 Feb 2006, 12:47

Help, cant find a way of getting to reservoir. Book says under panel behind steering wheel, can anyone be a bit more specific as husband going nuts...

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Last post by Cate
15 Feb 2006, 16:50
2L air cooled twin carb setting up

Last post by kelco « 15 Feb 2006, 14:00
Replies: 2
by kelco » 11 Feb 2006, 05:41

hi all ,could some one send me a step by step instruction on how to set up the twin carbs on my 1981 air cooled,when i got it all the linkages were...

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Last post by kelco
15 Feb 2006, 14:00
Wheres my 1st and 2nd gears?

Last post by Borntoolate « 15 Feb 2006, 10:42
Replies: 4
by Borntoolate » 05 Feb 2006, 01:24

Well, this week I drove into a stableyard in 2nd, as usual, reversed into a space, then when I came out ,!st and 2nd gears had disappeared! No...

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Last post by Borntoolate
15 Feb 2006, 10:42
1.6TD Rev Counter - Not Working

Last post by angry vanagon « 14 Feb 2006, 23:32
Replies: 2
by T2Andy » 14 Feb 2006, 16:56

1.6TD Rev Counter not working.

What to look for?

Looked at the alternator, there is the normal wires plus a single one to a seperate terminal,...

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Last post by angry vanagon
14 Feb 2006, 23:32
1.6td JX Huge Turbo Lag Narrow Power Band

Last post by Simon Baxter « 14 Feb 2006, 18:59
Replies: 5
by Pickles » 13 Feb 2006, 15:17

I have been driving my 1.9td Syncro Doka for a couple of weeks and I can't believe how much Turbo Lag there is and how narrow the power band is. (The...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
14 Feb 2006, 18:59
nut and stud size

Last post by tobzman « 14 Feb 2006, 17:27
Replies: 4
by diviy » 14 Feb 2006, 00:15

finally got my merc alloys so waht size nuts i need plus what angle
rear studs how much longer
any other things a i need ta gerry

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Last post by tobzman
14 Feb 2006, 17:27
Drive Belt Pulley Removal - Help Please.

Last post by HarryMann « 14 Feb 2006, 15:10
Replies: 2
by Surfrider » 14 Feb 2006, 13:46

In the process of fitting pwer steering to me Quick Brick. Going well but have fallen at the last hurdle.

Racks all in and functioning, pumps in,...

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Last post by HarryMann
14 Feb 2006, 15:10

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