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english westy manual

Last post by Dave W « 14 Jun 2006, 07:16
Replies: 5
by Dave W » 11 Jun 2006, 16:00

Hi there, Could really do with a westy manual thats in english so I know where fuses and relays are for fridge, cooker etc, Does anyone know where I...

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Last post by Dave W
14 Jun 2006, 07:16
1.6td engines....

Last post by HarryMann « 13 Jun 2006, 23:44
Replies: 8
by R0B » 09 Jun 2006, 16:57

the 1.6td with intercooler is 90hp.the 1.6td without is 68hp.does this extra hp
come from having an intercooler.or is the intercooler there because...

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Last post by HarryMann
13 Jun 2006, 23:44
Oil leak

Last post by T'Onion « 13 Jun 2006, 21:51
Replies: 8
by west E » 13 Jun 2006, 20:52

Hello all

i've just bought my first campervan, a westy 2.0ltr. There seams to be an oil leak as, when i start the engine from cold oil is dripping...

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Last post by T'Onion
13 Jun 2006, 21:51
Fuel pump - mech to electrical conversion

Last post by cumbriankeith « 13 Jun 2006, 21:21
Replies: 6
by cumbriankeith » 13 Jun 2006, 11:05

I've recently changed my mechanical fuel pump to a Facet electrical. I removed the old mech one and fitted a blanking plate to the block.
I saw this...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
13 Jun 2006, 21:21
Lower Suspension Ball Joint

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 13 Jun 2006, 19:14
Replies: 6
by pompey » 07 Jun 2006, 12:41

Me again :(

1983 T25 High Top Diesel.

I have to replace the lower suspension ball joint........

Do I need any special tools?
How easy or hard is...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
13 Jun 2006, 19:14
van not starting

Last post by kathyshack « 13 Jun 2006, 15:26
Replies: 2
by kathyshack » 13 Jun 2006, 15:08

Hi,
Just a quick one. My brothers van broke down on the way back from Isle of White festival. Well, they ran out of petrol. (the petrol guage don't...

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Last post by kathyshack
13 Jun 2006, 15:26
2.1 Injection running problems

Last post by HarryMann « 13 Jun 2006, 15:03
Replies: 11
by Coxy » 11 Jun 2006, 20:51

I've got a Multivan with a 2.1 water cooled motor (3 spd Auto box) and it's recently started to run very erratic. Mainly when I slow down at a...

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Last post by HarryMann
13 Jun 2006, 15:03
Engine power problem on 1.9Td AAZ

Last post by Diamond Hell « 13 Jun 2006, 11:05
Replies: 9
by brookie » 07 Jun 2006, 14:44

Where's the best place to start with this one?
I have a noticeable power decrease on our camper, particularly noticeable on an uphill motorway where...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
13 Jun 2006, 11:05
oil sump..where from?

Last post by Horza « 13 Jun 2006, 09:15
Replies: 5
by pactdonkey » 12 Jun 2006, 21:05

Does anyone on here know where i can get hold of an oil sump for a 1.6 1986 diesel T25??
Cheers for any suggestions

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Last post by Horza
13 Jun 2006, 09:15
Mayo under oil filler cap.

Last post by jen « 13 Jun 2006, 00:55
Replies: 5
by geordie skydiver » 12 Jun 2006, 21:33

I checked my oil today and there was Mayo under the oil filler cap.

What does that mean?

Its an Aircooled 2.0L.

If it was W/C, I could...

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Last post by jen
13 Jun 2006, 00:55
Auxillary water pump

Last post by Ivorblueun « 12 Jun 2006, 22:45
Replies: 2
by roadmark69 » 12 Jun 2006, 20:38

What are these auxillary pumps for, will the engine overheat if they dont work.

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Last post by Ivorblueun
12 Jun 2006, 22:45
Fuel tanks

Last post by angry vanagon « 12 Jun 2006, 22:29
Replies: 2
by haz » 10 Jun 2006, 09:17

Im converting my van from a 1.9 to 2.1i, I know the outlet is 12mm on a 2.1 tank but will i get away with the standard tanks 8mm outlet and no swirl...

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Last post by angry vanagon
12 Jun 2006, 22:29
Glowplug light stays on

Last post by angry vanagon « 12 Jun 2006, 22:24
Replies: 4
by hanloncole » 10 Jun 2006, 19:51

when the engine is warm my glowplug light does not go out after the 15 or so seconds. Engine starts OK, and once started the light goes out. Have i...

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Last post by angry vanagon
12 Jun 2006, 22:24
HELP PLEASE,anybody breaking or broke diesel t25

Last post by oldiguana « 12 Jun 2006, 22:24
Replies: 5
by oldiguana » 07 Jun 2006, 12:38

eyup ducks,im after the two brackets which bolt the silencer to the engine/sump,or could i borrow some off a project to make patterns,anything...

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Last post by oldiguana
12 Jun 2006, 22:24
gudgeon pin removal tool

Last post by T'Onion « 12 Jun 2006, 20:57
Replies: 3
by T'Onion » 12 Jun 2006, 14:56

gudgeon pin removal tool has anyone made one
or has anyone got any tips or tricks in removing the pins
I've managed to get two out but the other...

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Last post by T'Onion
12 Jun 2006, 20:57
Overheating Diesel

Last post by Ivorblueun « 12 Jun 2006, 15:05
Replies: 8
by Andyvandy » 11 Jun 2006, 21:33

Hi, does anyone have any idea why my 1.6 diesel overheats?

The only way to stop it overheating is to have the heater full on, not much fun in the...

8 Replies

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Last post by Ivorblueun
12 Jun 2006, 15:05
Carb Problem Help Please.

Last post by happytheman « 12 Jun 2006, 09:26
Replies: 2
by happytheman » 08 Jun 2006, 08:57

Can't think of how to word this so here goes. I have a 1980 2 litre Aircooled engine. The nearside carb has a valve attached to stop the engine...

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Last post by happytheman
12 Jun 2006, 09:26
temp. sensor fitting?

Last post by MikeB « 10 Jun 2006, 20:50
Replies: 2
by j_robi » 10 Jun 2006, 12:39

i bought this temp. sensor from gfs a few days ago. they said that it plugs into the bulk head/engine area, haynes manual says temp.sensor goes onto...

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Last post by MikeB
10 Jun 2006, 20:50
Cutting out - taking ages to start

Last post by Ivorblueun « 10 Jun 2006, 19:12
Replies: 7
by mark206000 » 06 Jun 2006, 12:36

Hi all,

My 1.9 watercooled with pierburg 2E keeps cutting out.

It'll run fine for a while, then when it's switched off for a few mins and...

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Last post by Ivorblueun
10 Jun 2006, 19:12
New engine? / Red oil pressure light coming on. Help!!!!

Last post by trickydicky « 10 Jun 2006, 06:43
Replies: 2
by Stimpy » 09 Jun 2006, 15:53

Hello - A few weeks ago, en route from Devon back to Hampshire, the red oil light came on. We pulled over within a minute or so, and switched off....

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Last post by trickydicky
10 Jun 2006, 06:43
rear disc brakes

Last post by HarryMann « 10 Jun 2006, 01:09
Replies: 16
by jed the spread » 07 Jun 2006, 14:15
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are there stock parts from other vehicles that can be put onto a t25s back end to make them have disc breaks.only someone was asking and it made my...
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Last post by HarryMann
10 Jun 2006, 01:09
Which Fan Belt

Last post by angry vanagon « 09 Jun 2006, 22:57
Replies: 3
by thegamwellsmythes » 08 Jun 2006, 14:19

We have a Jan 1985 1.9DG T25 and we want a spare fan belt to keep in the bus.

Does anyone know which one it is that we want?

JK have many different...

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Last post by angry vanagon
09 Jun 2006, 22:57
Reluctant Gear change

Last post by HarryMann « 09 Jun 2006, 12:56
Replies: 13
by Ollyboy » 04 Jun 2006, 18:28

Hi!

On the way back from the lake district this morning going both into and out-of
gear became very difficult, especially top (4th) gear. When...

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Last post by HarryMann
09 Jun 2006, 12:56
On removing the head!

Last post by toomanytoys « 09 Jun 2006, 07:35
Replies: 1
by zinfandel » 08 Jun 2006, 22:19

Removing the head off an old DG I brought as a project to do up as a spare and to understand the workings and Fun that can be had with these...

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Last post by toomanytoys
09 Jun 2006, 07:35
A question for the oil burners?

Last post by trickydicky « 08 Jun 2006, 17:44
Replies: 4
by trickydicky » 05 Jun 2006, 20:20

I have a 1.9D.G petrol, with my relays I have an empty slot that Haynes refer to as spare

It is between 43 & 24. What I am interested in is it a...

4 Replies

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Last post by trickydicky
08 Jun 2006, 17:44
Torque down waterboxer cylinder head

Last post by tonytech « 08 Jun 2006, 12:50
Replies: 1
by russ » 08 Jun 2006, 12:33

Hi

I'm fitting a new cylinder head to my 2.1 DJ waterboxer this weekend.

Somewhere I've read you shouldn't use the click type torque wrench to fit...

1 Replies

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Last post by tonytech
08 Jun 2006, 12:50
Brakes

Last post by mr_bricolage « 08 Jun 2006, 11:36
Replies: 3
by Dubmeister » 07 Jun 2006, 20:18

I have a problem with my brake calipers. I would like to try and repair the existing calipers rather than buy new or exchange ones.
Does anyone know...

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Last post by mr_bricolage
08 Jun 2006, 11:36
gear changing problems

Last post by ROBS T25 « 08 Jun 2006, 06:07
Replies: 26
by ermie571 » 31 May 2006, 21:36
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2
Hello folks,

1980 a/c

4 speed box

anyone any ideas why, as the journey gets longer, first gets harder? :?:

When she's cool, gear selection no...
26 Replies

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Last post by ROBS T25
08 Jun 2006, 06:07
New Zorst

Last post by blurb55 « 07 Jun 2006, 23:23
Replies: 7
by blurb55 » 12 Apr 2006, 10:28

My bus is now on the drive - hzah! But it has the sound of a V1 (Jane was convinced she saw loads of old folks running for the Anderson Shelters when...

7 Replies

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Last post by blurb55
07 Jun 2006, 23:23
Exahust change on WC '89

Last post by scooterdoc « 07 Jun 2006, 22:03
Replies: 3
by colynmac » 18 May 2006, 08:23

My Exhaust is on it's last lgs and needs changing.

Any advice on changing or upgrading and is it worth changing the whole system for £200+, or...

3 Replies

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Last post by scooterdoc
07 Jun 2006, 22:03
coolant hose/expansion tank mystery on me 1.9d conversion

Last post by angry vanagon « 07 Jun 2006, 21:28
Replies: 11
by oldiguana » 04 Jun 2006, 22:22

eyup again ducks,ive finally got me 1983 holdsworth 1.9n/a diesbag running this weekend,for the first time(well chuffed)me next problem is figuring...

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Last post by angry vanagon
07 Jun 2006, 21:28
starter

Last post by Ivorblueun « 07 Jun 2006, 21:27
Replies: 4
by DiscoDave » 06 Jun 2006, 21:11

don't go! poke it with a stick, swear at it, itr goes, few days later, don't go! poke it with a stick, swear at it, itr goes, few days later,don't...

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Last post by Ivorblueun
07 Jun 2006, 21:27
Air box Query

Last post by scouse « 07 Jun 2006, 20:50
Replies: 3
by scouse » 07 Jun 2006, 16:11

When looking at the air box on my 1981 2lt Aircooled there seems to be a pipe missing (approx 3/4 inch in diameter at the back. I cannot see where it...

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Last post by scouse
07 Jun 2006, 20:50
Sump plug location 1.6td

Last post by Hermen « 07 Jun 2006, 08:22
Replies: 6
by Hermen » 05 Jun 2006, 15:26

Hi, thought I might try and change the oil for first time, but for the life of me, can't find the sump plug. I have been under the van,(and yes I did...

6 Replies

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Last post by Hermen
07 Jun 2006, 08:22
1.9DG carb onto 2.0litre air cooled ?

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 07 Jun 2006, 08:16
Replies: 1
by crazydiamond » 07 Jun 2006, 07:24

I have twin 32 ICT webers on my 2 litre air cooled engine and to be honest the mpg is getting really bad 15-18mpg fully ladden on a long run. I was...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
07 Jun 2006, 08:16
help! oil leak

Last post by mad372 « 06 Jun 2006, 21:44
Replies: 7
by mad372 » 03 Jun 2006, 20:31

Hi,my 82' 2.0 Aircooled has always had a very slight oil leak on both sides of the engine from somewhere above the heat exchangers,but today the leak...

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Last post by mad372
06 Jun 2006, 21:44
Snapped Gear Stick

Last post by matt « 06 Jun 2006, 07:23
Replies: 9
by hanloncole » 04 Jun 2006, 21:33

Gear stick just snapped about 8 inches from the floor! is this a common fault? its a 5 speed box on a 1.6 TD. Second Hand gear stick with bits...

9 Replies

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Last post by matt
06 Jun 2006, 07:23
Short shifters

Last post by HarryMann « 05 Jun 2006, 20:47
Replies: 31
by Don-Tucker » 29 May 2006, 20:27
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2

3
Does anyone know how these work and whats involved in the kit.
Don
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Last post by HarryMann
05 Jun 2006, 20:47
Water leak from rhs of engine

Last post by smavan « 05 Jun 2006, 20:01
Replies: 11
by scooterdoc » 02 Jun 2006, 17:21

Oh no, I thought, the dreaded head bolts, but the water doesn't seem to be coming from the jacket seal, but seems to emerge under the rhs of the...

11 Replies

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Last post by smavan
05 Jun 2006, 20:01
exhaust jigsaw on me 1983 diesel ,brackets missing aaaaaargh

Last post by Horza « 05 Jun 2006, 12:20
Replies: 1
by oldiguana » 05 Jun 2006, 11:41

eyup ducks,only put a post on yesterday and the problem has been solved thanks to all of you,now me next problem is the exhaust,1983 watercooled...

1 Replies

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Last post by Horza
05 Jun 2006, 12:20
Fuel pump rebuild kit

Last post by camper « 05 Jun 2006, 10:45
Replies: 4
by camper » 04 Jun 2006, 19:53

I was looking at a ebay item any one tell me if this is suitable to rebuild my fuel pump for a 2ltr cu engine .

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Last post by camper
05 Jun 2006, 10:45
Brake caliper pistons

Last post by HarryMann « 05 Jun 2006, 10:40
Replies: 3
by Dubmeister » 03 Jun 2006, 07:45

I have replaced the front discs and the next job is to restore the calipers.
There is some minor pitting (rust marks) on the pistons. Am I better off...

3 Replies

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Last post by HarryMann
05 Jun 2006, 10:40
Engine breather ?

Last post by phredd « 05 Jun 2006, 06:49
Replies: 3
by phredd » 04 Jun 2006, 20:26

I have need to change the rubber breather pipe.

I can see no problem with changing the pipe but do I need to ?? clean out the breather housing...

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Last post by phredd
05 Jun 2006, 06:49
Starter Motor Bush

Last post by mike the van « 04 Jun 2006, 20:59
Replies: 3
by mike the van » 04 Jun 2006, 13:14

Hi
I have a new bush ready to go in with a replacement starter motor, but should it be a tight fit on the shaft of the starter or have I got the...

3 Replies

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Last post by mike the van
04 Jun 2006, 20:59
Gear box oil

Last post by stuckin88 « 04 Jun 2006, 18:53
Replies: 5
by Cate » 30 May 2006, 07:33

Please can someone remind me how much oil I need to refill my gear box, (1.9dg 1990) I think its 4.5 litres (EP8090) but cannot find an amount on the...

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Last post by stuckin88
04 Jun 2006, 18:53
Van not starting

Last post by HarryMann « 04 Jun 2006, 09:51
Replies: 8
by colouredFunk » 02 Jun 2006, 15:31

Hey, I went to start my Van today but nothing was happening, not turning over... :( just a clickin noise coming from the ignition. I tested the...

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Last post by HarryMann
04 Jun 2006, 09:51
1.6 diesel

Last post by Wavehead « 04 Jun 2006, 03:17
Replies: 15
by pactdonkey » 24 May 2006, 17:59
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Have also got a 1.6 Diesel transporter and i think the glow plugs need replacing. the yellow coil light has started to not come on at all, when you...
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Last post by Wavehead
04 Jun 2006, 03:17
Where does the Starter Motor Live?

Last post by colouredFunk « 03 Jun 2006, 10:49
Replies: 2
by colouredFunk » 02 Jun 2006, 16:38

Hey Can anyone point me in the direction of the starter motor :o

I've got a Haynes here with me, but it doesn't point it out...just goes straight...

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Last post by colouredFunk
03 Jun 2006, 10:49
Exhausted exhaust seeker

Last post by blurb55 « 01 Jun 2006, 19:54
Replies: 8
by iggi » 30 May 2006, 17:29

Hoping someone can bear with the ignorance of a first-timer and give me some advice to keep my much loved campervan on the road... my silencer has...

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Last post by blurb55
01 Jun 2006, 19:54
Supplier of Clutch hydraulic fittings?

Last post by excalibur « 01 Jun 2006, 19:15
Replies: 5
by Richardpiper » 31 May 2006, 14:50

My van was dragged off to a garage with a burst clutch pipe, above the petrol tank where you can't see it (of course).
A week later, they say they...

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Last post by excalibur
01 Jun 2006, 19:15

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