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DIESEL MPG?

Last post by Martin « 19 Jan 2006, 07:51
Replies: 7
by Martin » 18 Jan 2006, 21:49

so those of you running diesels what sort of mpg do you get?

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Last post by Martin
19 Jan 2006, 07:51
Changing from leaded to unleaded..

Last post by missusjen « 18 Jan 2006, 23:48
Replies: 19
by chano » 28 Dec 2005, 12:17
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Hi,

I have a 1990 2.1 petrol Caravelle.

On advice from the previous owner, i have always used leaded petrol, which will soon be unavailable here in...
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Last post by missusjen
18 Jan 2006, 23:48
injection question

Last post by tonytech « 18 Jan 2006, 18:15
Replies: 1
by hunepromo » 18 Jan 2006, 17:50

I have a 2.1i T25 1990 panel van. when I changed the fuel pump a few months, I had to take the neg lead off the fuel pump which then depressuries the...

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Last post by tonytech
18 Jan 2006, 18:15
Getting Hot

Last post by Ian Hulley « 18 Jan 2006, 14:11
Replies: 1
by Arvi » 17 Jan 2006, 12:18

I have a bit of problem with my van 90 2.1 DJ auto

the temp gauage rises to the top when driving or standing

only when the heater and the rear...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
18 Jan 2006, 14:11
new carb

Last post by owlets « 18 Jan 2006, 14:07
Replies: 2
by soulsurfa » 17 Jan 2006, 20:11

Hi y`all, need a new carb for my 85` dg engine van, what do y`all reccomend i put on it ,currently pieburg 2e, wouldnt mind a bit more go :twisted: ,...

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Last post by owlets
18 Jan 2006, 14:07
Slick 50

Last post by Dave W « 18 Jan 2006, 11:58
Replies: 7
by Dave W » 16 Jan 2006, 11:01

Seeking advice from anyone regarding adding Slick 50 oil additive to the engine and gearbox, is it a wise thing to do? or do I steer clear of it. I...

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Last post by Dave W
18 Jan 2006, 11:58
Quiet Heat

Last post by Horza « 18 Jan 2006, 10:40
Replies: 1
by Aberdeenbus » 18 Jan 2006, 09:52

Can anyone give me an answer to the eternal question?

Which, given a correct installation with all available silencers, rubber mounts for fuel...

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Last post by Horza
18 Jan 2006, 10:40
Compression

Last post by HarryMann « 17 Jan 2006, 19:38
Replies: 5
by navigator » 15 Jan 2006, 09:51

I recently had the compressions tested (T25 1.7 Diesel) they came out at } No1/500. No2/390. No3/460. No4/450. Does anyone know if these are good or...

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Last post by HarryMann
17 Jan 2006, 19:38
smoke under load

Last post by uglyboatman « 17 Jan 2006, 17:55
Replies: 9
by uglyboatman » 15 Jan 2006, 19:59

1.6d

Hi,

had a problem for a while with smoke when the van (1.6 diesel) is underload say up a hill in 3rd.

Had a friend follow me today and...

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Last post by uglyboatman
17 Jan 2006, 17:55
MPG?!

Last post by Blingpanzer « 17 Jan 2006, 13:08
Replies: 9
by benross » 16 Jan 2006, 23:09

Hey guys,

I have an '86 1.9petrol Watercooled (DG) camper. Its the one with the permanent high roof.

I was wondering if my apalling fuel economy...

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Last post by Blingpanzer
17 Jan 2006, 13:08
Been offered a 1.6TD 85 Westy. What's are TD engines like?

Last post by sonic23 « 17 Jan 2006, 09:04
Replies: 12
by sonic23 » 12 Jan 2006, 08:27

Hi there,
A mate's been offered a 1.6TD 85 Westy which is meant to be in good nick for £4500 which he's going to look at. Being an Aircooled T25...

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Last post by sonic23
17 Jan 2006, 09:04
oli leak

Last post by urbantreemonkey « 16 Jan 2006, 21:52
Replies: 2
by urbantreemonkey » 16 Jan 2006, 18:57

hey.....
my new bus has sprung a leak......now im not at all good with engines so i have taken a photo of the problem(the joys of digital...

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Last post by urbantreemonkey
16 Jan 2006, 21:52
bleedin tappets

Last post by cumbriankeith « 16 Jan 2006, 15:19
Replies: 7
by nelly » 04 Jan 2006, 19:24

two of my hydraulic tappets need to be bled on my 2ltr cu, only problem is, with the reassembled tappet emmersed in a container of oil ( as...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
16 Jan 2006, 15:19
What is making my van conk out (was ok before fuel ran out)?

Last post by sonic23 « 16 Jan 2006, 09:43
Replies: 6
by sonic23 » 03 Jan 2006, 09:41

Happy New Year Eveyone!

My van ran out of petrol at the weekend. Put some more in and started it with no problems - then after 5 mins it conked out...

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Last post by sonic23
16 Jan 2006, 09:43
syncro fuel tank

Last post by matt « 16 Jan 2006, 08:26
Replies: 11
by andyel » 15 Jan 2006, 13:22

anyone know if a syncro diesel fuel tank will fit on a 2wd?

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Last post by matt
16 Jan 2006, 08:26
Brake pipe flaring

Last post by trundletruc « 15 Jan 2006, 21:02
Replies: 7
by hanloncole » 10 Jan 2006, 14:02

What size brake pipe is the std T25 is it 3/16 or 3/8 diameter?
Thanks
Simon

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Last post by trundletruc
15 Jan 2006, 21:02
Turbo diesel injection pump 1.6

Last post by Louey « 15 Jan 2006, 20:27
Replies: 4
by Mog » 15 Jan 2006, 10:24

Dose anyone know where you can seals for for the pump I have a leak from the spindle on the top of the pump, where the link rod connects to the...

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Last post by Louey
15 Jan 2006, 20:27
1.6TD JX SMOKE

Last post by Louey « 15 Jan 2006, 15:37
Replies: 5
by simoncummins » 14 Jan 2006, 22:48

Does anyone have any idea why my 1.6td smokes like a train for the first 2 miles(when it is cold) then not a bit of smoke what ever i do. The smoke...

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Last post by Louey
15 Jan 2006, 15:37
starter motor bolts...

Last post by redstar « 15 Jan 2006, 10:48
Replies: 3
by redstar » 14 Jan 2006, 19:39

Help!!! i was going to be a right nice chap to my bus today and do
that little bush on the gearbox/starter... but shock/horror could i find the other...

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Last post by redstar
15 Jan 2006, 10:48
Problems broke down today

Last post by Hacksawbob « 14 Jan 2006, 23:21
Replies: 10
by mike the van » 11 Jan 2006, 21:08

First time I 've had to get a tow from the AA in the bus, I try and give the beast a run at least once a week in the winter to keep things flowing....

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Last post by Hacksawbob
14 Jan 2006, 23:21
Main brake pipe.

Last post by Johnmck « 14 Jan 2006, 20:23
Replies: 1
by Tex Ritter » 14 Jan 2006, 17:02

1980 2ltr A/C

Having taken my fuel tank out I had a nosey around and found that the brake pipe that goes from front to back is corroded.

As it's...

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Last post by Johnmck
14 Jan 2006, 20:23
2.1 advice

Last post by matt « 14 Jan 2006, 08:16
Replies: 5
by putney » 13 Jan 2006, 19:27

I have had my 1990 villa 3 for 12 yrs. it has never let me down apart from the water pump that gave grief last year.It is dealer serviced every six...

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Last post by matt
14 Jan 2006, 08:16
Thirsty T25 2000 81

Last post by redstar « 13 Jan 2006, 17:39
Replies: 6
by redstar » 12 Jan 2006, 18:24

Just a quickie... :shock: How many miles should i get the the gallon?? Also how fast shoyld the old beast go, bearing in mind the van has a pop top??...

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Last post by redstar
13 Jan 2006, 17:39
oil leak from oil filler tube

Last post by Surfrider « 13 Jan 2006, 14:02
Replies: 8
by ermie571 » 09 Jan 2006, 22:25

Anyone know the best way of stopping oil from dripping from the oil filler pipe? It is leaking where the plastic filler joins the metal (?) bit close...

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Last post by Surfrider
13 Jan 2006, 14:02
Removal of lower rad intake

Last post by crazydiamond « 13 Jan 2006, 13:47
Replies: 4
by kevtherev » 12 Jan 2006, 14:19

I have a 1.9 water cooled '86
Now I like the look of the A/C front ie without the lower grill, I think it looks more natural to the van..
Has anyone...

4 Replies

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Last post by crazydiamond
13 Jan 2006, 13:47
Changing oilseal where driveshaft goes into gearbox.

Last post by SyncroSam « 12 Jan 2006, 23:19
Replies: 1
by Mog » 12 Jan 2006, 20:51

Is this a difficult job that requires any special tools? I have some torx keys.
My van is a 1.6 td l/h drive 5speed.

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Last post by SyncroSam
12 Jan 2006, 23:19
Rear wheel bearings?

Last post by Aidan « 12 Jan 2006, 23:05
Replies: 1
by jimmyt » 12 Jan 2006, 22:50

Should there be any play in my rear wheels or should there be no discernable movement. My front wheels have no play but the rears have a small amount...

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Last post by Aidan
12 Jan 2006, 23:05
T25/GTi conversion

Last post by Diamond Hell « 12 Jan 2006, 14:33
Replies: 1
by Fat Harry » 12 Jan 2006, 14:17

Some help please.
How difficult is it to replace the original 2lt with a GT1 MKII 8v?? Scale of 1 to 10. 10 being dont go there!!!!
Has anyone first...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
12 Jan 2006, 14:33
Starting

Last post by missusjen « 11 Jan 2006, 22:49
Replies: 1
by VirginCamper » 11 Jan 2006, 19:44

Is there anything I can do to improve my van starting.Its a 1600 ct with a pict 34 carb (i think).the carbs in good nick so any advice would help.

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Last post by missusjen
11 Jan 2006, 22:49
Tinware question

Last post by camper « 11 Jan 2006, 08:24
Replies: 3
by camper » 10 Jan 2006, 19:45

On my 2ltr 1981 aircool the tinware which surrounds around the rear of the crankcase flange.Has a small duct on the bottom right that comes off it...

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Last post by camper
11 Jan 2006, 08:24
smells from heater

Last post by sendiw « 11 Jan 2006, 00:13
Replies: 4
by sendiw » 08 Jan 2006, 19:37

I have cured all oil leaks on to the heat exchangers but I am still getting a strong pong of burnt oil from my heater blower. I notice that after it...

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Last post by sendiw
11 Jan 2006, 00:13
Will it go in ??

Last post by R0B « 10 Jan 2006, 15:50
Replies: 1
by scooter » 10 Jan 2006, 15:39

I am interested in buying a VW/Audi 1.9 TDI 130bhp engine to replace the 1.9 watercooled petrol engine in our 1986 camper.
Can anybody advise me on...

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Last post by R0B
10 Jan 2006, 15:50
Power steer, some advice needed

Last post by keenyt25 « 10 Jan 2006, 08:39
Replies: 2
by keenyt25 » 09 Jan 2006, 13:58

Hi,

I had a leak in one of the power steering pipes, i've had a new pipe made up by a local hydralics place.

Was wondering whether you had to...

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Last post by keenyt25
10 Jan 2006, 08:39
Engine Rebuild

Last post by toomanytoys « 09 Jan 2006, 17:35
Replies: 5
by James.Grundey » 07 Jan 2006, 22:13

Hi All

When i bout my current van it had a leak on the waterjacket. As a result it was time to strip both heads. While im at it i might as well...

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Last post by toomanytoys
09 Jan 2006, 17:35
Heater maladies - stripdown advice please

Last post by ric smiff « 09 Jan 2006, 17:27
Replies: 4
by Blingpanzer » 06 Jan 2006, 18:04

Gah, the heater/blower fan has quit on me (1983 watercooled petrol). Two weeks of bashing the lower centre console got it going again, but now it's...

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Last post by ric smiff
09 Jan 2006, 17:27
Pierburg stutter

Last post by skell « 09 Jan 2006, 13:24
Replies: 13
by skell » 22 Dec 2005, 22:38

After rebuilding my pierberg 2e3, I now have a slight stutter when first stepping on the gas when engine is warm, (ok when choke is shut) just as I...

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Last post by skell
09 Jan 2006, 13:24
I'll get me coat!

Last post by sendiw « 08 Jan 2006, 19:56
Replies: 1
by nelly » 08 Jan 2006, 15:45

engine reassemble going well until i broke a piston ring!
do i have to get a complete set now, bearing in mind i was using the original ones? if so,...

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Last post by sendiw
08 Jan 2006, 19:56
Starter motor

Last post by TD « 07 Jan 2006, 20:44
Replies: 2
by munroman » 07 Jan 2006, 18:34

Hi, my 1983 DF was getting hard to start, I thought it could be the starter bush.

However, when I stripped down the motor, the copper braided cable...

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Last post by TD
07 Jan 2006, 20:44
Thermostat replacement

Last post by stuckin88 « 07 Jan 2006, 13:27
Replies: 1
by TechtroT25 » 06 Jan 2006, 21:39

Need replace me thermostat mainly because i aint got one so do i have to bleed the whole system or just open the bleed valve on top of the thermo...

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Last post by stuckin88
07 Jan 2006, 13:27
Heating tubes, from the heat exchangers

Last post by cumbriankeith « 07 Jan 2006, 12:13
Replies: 3
by veedubtub » 06 Jan 2006, 15:38

Hello,
I have no heating in my 2L Aircooled, there is nothing connecting the ends of the heat exchangers (that point to the front of the bus) to...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
07 Jan 2006, 12:13
1.6TD - exhaust (???) noise every 4th stroke

Last post by HarryMann « 07 Jan 2006, 11:29
Replies: 17
by pimpdriver » 18 Dec 2005, 17:23
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Hello,

88E 1.6 turbo diesel (JX) panel van, 5 speed, 162k miles.

I have just solved the problem of a leaking injector pipe, which was (I thought)...
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Last post by HarryMann
07 Jan 2006, 11:29
2 litre Aircooled running problem

Last post by TechtroT25 « 06 Jan 2006, 20:02
Replies: 1
by Joda » 06 Jan 2006, 19:58

My 1982 T25 has developed an engine problem, the van was running OK until the engine lost power, it then surged forward, lost power, surged forward,...

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Last post by TechtroT25
06 Jan 2006, 20:02
T25 over heating problems

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Jan 2006, 12:18
Replies: 11
by whichedge » 05 Jan 2006, 09:15

Okay - had all sorts of problems with the Scooby Van (Caravelle 1.9 petrol 1983) mainly exhaust related which I have been sorted out but now I have a...

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Last post by kevtherev
06 Jan 2006, 12:18
2 litre A/C running rough

Last post by mushroom « 05 Jan 2006, 21:46
Replies: 8
by mushroom » 29 Dec 2005, 21:37

It's been running rough for a while , but slowly getting worse and worse
Basically when it's cold, it sounds like it's misfiring, try and pull away...

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Last post by mushroom
05 Jan 2006, 21:46
How many connections are on fuel sender unit?

Last post by Tex Ritter « 05 Jan 2006, 20:39
Replies: 3
by Tex Ritter » 03 Jan 2006, 18:58

Howdy folks, happy new year to all.

My daughter bought me a fuel sender unit as a Xmas prezzie (I think she got it from JK) the male spade terminal...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
05 Jan 2006, 20:39
Missing tinware?

Last post by camper « 05 Jan 2006, 17:12
Replies: 15
by tobzman » 04 Jan 2006, 09:46
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I suspect I might be missing some tinware after looking at the exploded diagram on the wiki link recently. Should I be able to see the underside of...
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Last post by camper
05 Jan 2006, 17:12
Mv2.1 grotty idle

Last post by skell « 05 Jan 2006, 13:27
Replies: 10
by john.e » 26 Nov 2005, 17:59

The bus (2.1Mv, single DCNF 40) has just developed a grotty idle? Will idle for a few minutes then rollover. During the time it is running it hunts...

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Last post by skell
05 Jan 2006, 13:27
Best Oil for Air Cooled?

Last post by stevewright76 « 05 Jan 2006, 10:26
Replies: 13
by stevewright76 » 04 Jan 2006, 19:49

Who recons which type is best - 2l air cooled engine in 1982 T25 camper.

JustKampers list Morris 30 (MONOGRADE) oil for Aircooled engines - used to...

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Last post by stevewright76
05 Jan 2006, 10:26
Leaded or unleaded ?

Last post by Diamond Hell « 05 Jan 2006, 08:24
Replies: 3
by guerrero » 04 Jan 2006, 21:25

Is my Ford engined type 25 leaded or unleaded ?
How can I tell ?
Can you run a leaded engine on unleaded fuel ?

Inherited this type 25 with a ford...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
05 Jan 2006, 08:24
Changing Steering Wheel

Last post by HarryMann « 05 Jan 2006, 00:25
Replies: 10
by stevewright76 » 04 Jan 2006, 17:42

Have a 1982 Type 25 camper which I recently bought in Sheffield.

Previous owner put a mall and quite horid Golf GTI steering wheel on it, with...

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05 Jan 2006, 00:25

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