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help! replacement diesel engine

Last post by Louey « 31 Jan 2006, 22:11
Replies: 11
by snailspace » 30 Jan 2006, 13:51

have 1983 t25 diesel, origionally 1.6 but we believe a 1.9 golf engine is in it now. this appears to have died (white smoke, mechanic says possibly a...

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Last post by Louey
31 Jan 2006, 22:11
AC Removal

Last post by Newbie « 31 Jan 2006, 21:43
Replies: 4
by Newbie » 31 Jan 2006, 20:17

Hello, I'm new here (hence the Newbie).
I just bought an '87 Syncro, and am planning to remove the AC. Are there any wires that are important for...

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Last post by Newbie
31 Jan 2006, 21:43
correct temp on 2ltr Aircooled

Last post by germman « 31 Jan 2006, 19:52
Replies: 18
by Pilks » 08 Dec 2005, 14:11
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Hi all
just about to fit a oil temp gauge to my 2ltr Aircooled, but I dont know what the normal temp it should be running at ?

The VDO gauge I have...
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Last post by germman
31 Jan 2006, 19:52
losing water

Last post by skell « 31 Jan 2006, 13:27
Replies: 6
by j_robi » 24 Jan 2006, 19:27

just wondering how much water the van should be using? just seem to have to be topping it up reguarly. the expansion tank is always full, but the...

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Last post by skell
31 Jan 2006, 13:27
Anti roll bar?

Last post by mike_gee32 « 30 Jan 2006, 21:42
Replies: 8
by benross » 26 Jan 2006, 17:48

Hi everyone,

I have been having a good look around the underside of my new bus. Im amazed at how clean and tidy it is- its spotless... Apart fom...

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Last post by mike_gee32
30 Jan 2006, 21:42
which exhausts

Last post by nelly « 30 Jan 2006, 20:22
Replies: 1
by bladesurf2 » 30 Jan 2006, 13:14

hi
i have a 1982 Aircooled t25 and have this exhaust on it at the moment:

but its blowing and want to change to some thing more quiet which one, i...

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Last post by nelly
30 Jan 2006, 20:22
diesel pump

Last post by hagzo « 30 Jan 2006, 17:00
Replies: 4
by hagzo » 30 Jan 2006, 10:27

currently looking at a t25 camper and the owner says -
'the engine runs very smooth; except right after the (cold) start it's a bit irregular....

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Last post by hagzo
30 Jan 2006, 17:00
starter motor

Last post by Louey « 30 Jan 2006, 10:16
Replies: 5
by Ray » 27 Jan 2006, 20:22

Took the van out today - first time for about five weeks. Stalled at m25 roundabout and starter motor wouldn,t turn - stuck in middle of traffic....

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Last post by Louey
30 Jan 2006, 10:16
idel problems

Last post by Aidan « 29 Jan 2006, 17:30
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by rayray » 28 Jan 2006, 12:07

hi can anyone advise me on a problem i have with my 2.1 dj westy
when cold she idels great but when warm she tends to idel fast at about 2000 rpm...

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Last post by Aidan
29 Jan 2006, 17:30
Corroded power steering pipes

Last post by Aidan « 29 Jan 2006, 17:25
Replies: 4
by pkm » 28 Jan 2006, 15:29

Hi,

I was hoping my first post to these forums would be about something other than a problem with my van!

My recently purchased van (1988 1.6 TD,...

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Last post by Aidan
29 Jan 2006, 17:25
4 speed 1.6TD

Last post by pimpdriver « 28 Jan 2006, 20:37
Replies: 6
by hagzo » 27 Jan 2006, 17:36

I'm looking at a 1989 camper at the moment that has a 1.6TD engine that has been fitted with a new 4 speed gearbox.

Will this affect the mpg greatly...

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Last post by pimpdriver
28 Jan 2006, 20:37
Usefull link for 1.6d engine people

Last post by T'Onion « 27 Jan 2006, 19:10
Replies: 21
by uglyboatman » 26 Jan 2006, 13:28
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Found this, if it has not come up before on the forum- might be useful for 1.6d engine owners

cheers
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Last post by T'Onion
27 Jan 2006, 19:10
Tips on changing the head gasket please

Last post by ringo « 27 Jan 2006, 18:17
Replies: 2
by ringo » 26 Jan 2006, 22:22

Hi,

I have to change the head gasket on my 1.7d. Can i remove the head with it in situ ? Or do i have to remove the engine ?

I will be getting it...

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Last post by ringo
27 Jan 2006, 18:17
engine trouble !

Last post by Ian Hulley « 26 Jan 2006, 13:53
Replies: 6
by Gavvan » 25 Jan 2006, 18:18

On the way home from work the red water light came on, as i was in a 1 way system i pulled into first street about 200 yds by which time clouds of...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
26 Jan 2006, 13:53
checking cranking speed/rpm on a diesel

Last post by uglyboatman « 26 Jan 2006, 13:24
Replies: 3
by uglyboatman » 26 Jan 2006, 08:56

Hi is it possible to check the cranking speed of a starter using a normal autotester/voltmeter- if so - how do you connect it up ?, mine have a...

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Last post by uglyboatman
26 Jan 2006, 13:24
gear box oil???

Last post by TechtroT25 « 26 Jan 2006, 12:57
Replies: 14
by ROBS T25 » 05 Jan 2006, 07:12

hi folks wonder do any of you know the best oil to put in my gearbox dont know wen it was last changed but needs doin i reckon its a 4 speed box 1.9...

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Last post by TechtroT25
26 Jan 2006, 12:57
What can cause cutting out at Idle- not carb related? 1.9 DG

Last post by futurecut « 26 Jan 2006, 11:15
Replies: 6
by futurecut » 24 Jan 2006, 23:42

It's dying when at a standstill or coming down through the gears to a stop. Just replaced the carb with a lower mileage one- i was going to do this...

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Last post by futurecut
26 Jan 2006, 11:15
problem ignition timing

Last post by HarryMann « 26 Jan 2006, 11:01
Replies: 8
by redstar » 22 Jan 2006, 20:04

after sorting advance/retard/vacuum pipes out i finally try to time up my 2000 1981 motor..... :? The figures in the haynes lying bible list 4-6 atdc...

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Last post by HarryMann
26 Jan 2006, 11:01
water pump (?) mystery

Last post by j_robi « 26 Jan 2006, 01:00
Replies: 4
by j_robi » 25 Jan 2006, 10:05

last night went to make a cup of tea to warm the belly, nothing came out of the tap
(yes there is water!!)
thought id leave it and sort it out in the...

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Last post by j_robi
26 Jan 2006, 01:00
Rocker shafts cu 2ltr engine question?

Last post by camper « 25 Jan 2006, 19:04
Replies: 2
by camper » 24 Jan 2006, 20:17

On reasemble of the rocker shafts on the 2ltr aircool cu engine my haynes manual does not show which way round the holes are for fitting on the...

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Last post by camper
25 Jan 2006, 19:04
Upper wishbone bushes DIY job ?

Last post by lone gunman « 25 Jan 2006, 18:38
Replies: 2
by mushroom » 25 Jan 2006, 15:50

how hard to replace ?
Haynes manual says VW garage only
Is it not just a case of grinding off old weld and spot welding new ones in ?

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Last post by lone gunman
25 Jan 2006, 18:38
Upside down steering wheel and horn prob

Last post by stevewright76 « 25 Jan 2006, 14:08
Replies: 2
by stevewright76 » 25 Jan 2006, 12:50

Posted a while back about not being able to get golf GTI steering wheel off - well it was botched on and had a load of epoxy etc. around it hence...

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Last post by stevewright76
25 Jan 2006, 14:08
Help! backfires through the carburettor!

Last post by cumbriankeith « 25 Jan 2006, 00:12
Replies: 5
by Graeme » 23 Jan 2006, 14:09

Hi people,

I have a VW transporter, 1980 2-litre Aircooled. It's been running ok for the past few weeks but yesterday it suddenly lost power and...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
25 Jan 2006, 00:12
Broke down today.....

Last post by futurecut « 24 Jan 2006, 23:59
Replies: 5
by futurecut » 11 Jan 2006, 20:15

Got a 1.9 DG with 126K- Broke down today.

Fuel filter clean and full- tank reads 1/2 full.

Came on as Kangaroo style like firing on 3 only then...

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Last post by futurecut
24 Jan 2006, 23:59
CARB QUERIES

Last post by futurecut « 24 Jan 2006, 23:55
Replies: 2
by bangbus » 22 Jan 2006, 16:12

LOOKING AT REPLACING MY PIERBURG TE3 CARB,ON MY 86 T25,DG ENGINE.WITH A WEBER,DOES ANYONE KNOW THE CORRECT MODEL NO SWITCH.ALSO IS IT A GOOD...

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Last post by futurecut
24 Jan 2006, 23:55
fuel leak

Last post by futurecut « 24 Jan 2006, 23:49
Replies: 2
by bladesurf2 » 24 Jan 2006, 17:57

hi
right i have a 1982,1.9L, Aircooled, twin carb, and it leaking fuel from round the fuel pump area. I saw it when i was out had a look couldnt see...

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Last post by futurecut
24 Jan 2006, 23:49
Automatic to manual conversion

Last post by Spannerrack « 24 Jan 2006, 11:16
Replies: 5
by Highland John » 22 Jan 2006, 19:25

I have bought a Freg 2.1 automatic caravelle that has a knackered box . I have just bought a C reg 1.9 DG van mainly for its engine ( as my daily...

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Last post by Spannerrack
24 Jan 2006, 11:16
Why is my starter weak/non existent after I stop & resta

Last post by sonic23 « 24 Jan 2006, 11:13
Replies: 9
by sonic23 » 23 Jan 2006, 17:19

Hi there,
I took the van out for a drive at the weekend (2L air cooled) - only went 20 miles, but enough to get it up to a good operating temp. When...

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Last post by sonic23
24 Jan 2006, 11:13
4 spd to 5 spd

Last post by TechtroT25 « 24 Jan 2006, 10:13

by TechtroT25 » 24 Jan 2006, 10:13

Can anybody tell me what i need to go from a 4 spd to 5 spd is it just the box and linkage as my 4 spd is one the way out :cry: and the only box i...

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Last post by TechtroT25
24 Jan 2006, 10:13
Replacing windscreen seals

Last post by tobzman « 24 Jan 2006, 10:07
Replies: 6
by Dud » 23 Jan 2006, 16:54

Got a replacement seal for my windscreen. Rang up someone who fits them and they were happy to fit it however warned me T25's are a very tight fit...

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Last post by tobzman
24 Jan 2006, 10:07
Engine?cooling problem?

Last post by Aidan « 23 Jan 2006, 21:03
Replies: 9
by dec » 22 Jan 2006, 18:06

ny help will be much appreciated.
Thanks Dec.

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Last post by Aidan
23 Jan 2006, 21:03
Engine "dies" sometimes

Last post by Sare « 23 Jan 2006, 10:37
Replies: 3
by Sare » 19 Jan 2006, 11:36

Hi folks,

I was wondering if anyone can help me with my camper problem...

I've just bought an '82 2.0L (petrol) manual Aircooled T25. I'm loving...

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Last post by Sare
23 Jan 2006, 10:37
CT, CU???? EH

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 23 Jan 2006, 08:53
Replies: 3
by Chunkmama » 22 Jan 2006, 19:00

Hi I have asked someone about what to do about my old knackered engine and they have asked is it CU or CT - I'm so sorry but what does this mean - my...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
23 Jan 2006, 08:53
new engine noise...to drive or not to drive...?

Last post by snailspace « 22 Jan 2006, 22:31
Replies: 4
by snailspace » 18 Jan 2006, 20:39

my van has developed an interesting new clickety ratlle , something sounds loose in the engine...

the noise increases as you need to change gear...

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Last post by snailspace
22 Jan 2006, 22:31
Fat pipe going into air filter

Last post by Louey « 22 Jan 2006, 20:11
Replies: 1
by Dud » 22 Jan 2006, 19:46

Got a 2L Aircooled. Been looking for a while for a replacement of the 10cm (ish) diameter, couple of foot long, plastic pipe which feeds the air into...

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Last post by Louey
22 Jan 2006, 20:11
Kangaroo

Last post by syncropaddy « 22 Jan 2006, 16:02
Replies: 6
by syncropaddy » 29 Dec 2005, 00:21

Problems with my 2.1 DJ this evening. Its minus 4 here at the moment and I had a little difficulty starting the Syncro. Took 3 shots to get going and...

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Last post by syncropaddy
22 Jan 2006, 16:02
Changing Rear Shocks

Last post by Cruz « 22 Jan 2006, 15:50
Replies: 5
by Cruz » 21 Jan 2006, 14:17

Is changing the rear shocks as easy as it looks?

Looks to me like it's just a case of unbolting the old and bolting new ones on?

I take it all the...

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Last post by Cruz
22 Jan 2006, 15:50
torque'ing heads

Last post by Flibbertigibbet « 22 Jan 2006, 13:27
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by nelly » 22 Jan 2006, 13:25

just finished a rebuild on my 2ltr CU engine and a while after the first fire up an oil leak has appeared, looks to me to be coming from barrel to...

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Last post by Flibbertigibbet
22 Jan 2006, 13:27
Alternator type

Last post by Cate « 22 Jan 2006, 09:08
Replies: 2
by Cate » 21 Jan 2006, 21:09

I have discovered an alternator in the back of my truck, but I don't know if it is for a diesel or petrol, they are different i believe.
How can i...

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Last post by Cate
22 Jan 2006, 09:08
tomorrow's the day!

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Jan 2006, 21:05
Replies: 19
by nelly » 14 Jan 2006, 19:40
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after months of scraping together money & parts today i have finished the ( and also my first!) rebuild of my 2ltr CU engine! tomorrow i am looking...
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Last post by HarryMann
21 Jan 2006, 21:05
fitting vdo oil press sender to 1.9 w/c and dash buzzer!!!!!

Last post by T'Onion « 21 Jan 2006, 18:11
Replies: 10
by gerty89 » 19 Jan 2006, 10:35

I ve got my dash buzzer going off, so far i have changed sender (high pressure- to buzzer) and replaced oil pump (which wasnt that bad) I've heard it...

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Last post by T'Onion
21 Jan 2006, 18:11
two then three cylinders

Last post by Mocki « 21 Jan 2006, 09:23
Replies: 3
by baywest » 19 Jan 2006, 22:32

:oops: my camper starts in the morning on two then three cylinders as it gets hot it runs on all four,then from then on it runs on all four . iv got...

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Last post by Mocki
21 Jan 2006, 09:23
Deisel injectors - possible to clean ?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 20 Jan 2006, 19:00
Replies: 5
by uglyboatman » 16 Jan 2006, 19:54

1.6d

The diagram of the deisel injectors on the bentley link on this forum look simple enough - is it possible to strip and clean injectors yourself...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
20 Jan 2006, 19:00
engine vacuum / advance retard...

Last post by redstar « 20 Jan 2006, 17:06
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by redstar » 19 Jan 2006, 18:47

Hi all and HELP!!
my 2000 25 81 runs ok on idle, but top speed is still bad at 55 max... :cry:
been mentioned to me this advance retrard stuff,...

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Last post by redstar
20 Jan 2006, 17:06
Engine died need to pick your brains

Last post by dajwid « 20 Jan 2006, 06:13
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by dajwid » 18 Jan 2006, 11:44

Really need to pick your brains. i have just been told the 1.6D in my 1981 T3 is not worth fixing. My Mechanic says it has low oil pressure and is...

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Last post by dajwid
20 Jan 2006, 06:13
my nuts rounded off!

Last post by stuckin88 « 19 Jan 2006, 21:03
Replies: 4
by firehawk » 18 Jan 2006, 23:43

I cant get a socket to grip on the sump plug on my 1983 2.0l air cooled devon camper. the previous owner has managed to round the nut off. Any...

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Last post by stuckin88
19 Jan 2006, 21:03
Brake Calipers

Last post by badger « 19 Jan 2006, 20:21
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by veedubtub » 19 Jan 2006, 13:59

Hello, Does anyone know where to get 2 front brake calipers for a 1981 2L t25, for a reasonable price? GSF are £78 + VAT, seems like loads. Also are...

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Last post by badger
19 Jan 2006, 20:21
Dodgy starter motor ?

Last post by redstar « 19 Jan 2006, 19:23
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by glennyboy2 » 19 Jan 2006, 12:11

Just recently got starting problem. When I turn the key it only goes for maybe half a turn, then nothing.Sometimes I get a full couple of turns like...

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Last post by redstar
19 Jan 2006, 19:23
Low Power?

Last post by tonytech « 19 Jan 2006, 16:26
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by tonytech » 15 Jan 2006, 21:55

2.1 DJ Caravelle, Autobox.
No high top or pop top.

Had a 200 mile round trip to lake district this Wend.
Felt that the suposedly 'New' (Not recon)...

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Last post by tonytech
19 Jan 2006, 16:26
water pump belt

Last post by Ian Hulley « 19 Jan 2006, 14:24
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by glennyboy2 » 19 Jan 2006, 13:51

While tinkering under the van,Ihave noticed the water pump belt is slack. Can't see any obvious way of re-tensioning it like an ordinary fan belt.How...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
19 Jan 2006, 14:24

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