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4 speed to five speed

Last post by Louey « 23 Apr 2006, 23:31
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by diviy » 23 Apr 2006, 22:24

apart from the box what else needed
gear stick is the linkage the same

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Last post by Louey
23 Apr 2006, 23:31
Bloomin VW parts!! Gearbox lever

Last post by Cate « 23 Apr 2006, 19:57
Replies: 11
by Louey » 13 Apr 2006, 16:05

I asked for part number 9 and got a part that matched it - goody :roll:

BUT :evil: the part on my van looks like the followng

what a pain, the...

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Last post by Cate
23 Apr 2006, 19:57
lumpy idle

Last post by Frostbus « 23 Apr 2006, 14:42
Replies: 16
by Frostbus » 16 Apr 2006, 19:09
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hi all
another problem 84 dg velle
have very lumpy idle have replaced igni leads plugs cap rotor checked valve clearence and rebuilt carb, no leaks...
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Last post by Frostbus
23 Apr 2006, 14:42
tappets/valve clearence

Last post by kevtherev « 23 Apr 2006, 09:44
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by REDWEDGE » 23 Apr 2006, 08:11

Dose anyone know the correct gap size for a 2ltr Aircooled please as i won't be drive'in to stanford hall at this rate :(

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Last post by kevtherev
23 Apr 2006, 09:44
Pulsing brake pedal

Last post by HarryMann « 22 Apr 2006, 09:52
Replies: 26
by tobzman » 12 Apr 2006, 19:00
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Right I know this one has been asked before, read the thread but still looking for more possible solutions.

My van was in the garage today to have...
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Last post by HarryMann
22 Apr 2006, 09:52
leak

Last post by hagzo « 22 Apr 2006, 09:21
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by hagzo » 21 Apr 2006, 22:13

Pulled up downhill this evening and had a stream of water from infront of the sunvisor and soak the passenger footwell. It stopped before i could...

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Last post by hagzo
22 Apr 2006, 09:21
where do i find exhaust manifold gasket?

Last post by ladyeleanor « 22 Apr 2006, 08:52
Replies: 12
by ladyeleanor » 21 Apr 2006, 09:00

Dad is gonna change it but where is it? I can see the exhaust underneath but when i lift the engine cover all i see is a heap of metal!

It's early...

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Last post by ladyeleanor
22 Apr 2006, 08:52
Brake noise

Last post by Cruz « 21 Apr 2006, 23:13
Replies: 4
by Cruz » 21 Apr 2006, 13:25

It seems whenever I depress the brake pedal I get a clunk noise that seems to come from under my feet. Sometimes it's a slight and other times a lot...

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Last post by Cruz
21 Apr 2006, 23:13
flywheel seal!!

Last post by deepdale « 21 Apr 2006, 19:37
Replies: 3
by deepdale » 19 Apr 2006, 20:25

Having removed the flywheel i have replaced the rubber O ring inside the flange that marries up with the end of the crank. I am also changing the...

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Last post by deepdale
21 Apr 2006, 19:37
Starting Problems

Last post by ermie571 « 21 Apr 2006, 13:57
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by mike the van » 20 Apr 2006, 12:45

Following on from before, the starter motor now cleaned and is back in.

The bus started and ran for about 2 minutes then died off and no restarting...

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Last post by ermie571
21 Apr 2006, 13:57
Brake problem...

Last post by tobzman « 21 Apr 2006, 10:27
Replies: 5
by badger » 20 Apr 2006, 18:07

My problems all started after i replaced both front callipers following MOT failure (o/s piston seized).
After bleeding the system, all felt ok, but...

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Last post by tobzman
21 Apr 2006, 10:27
Pulling to the left

Last post by HarryMann « 20 Apr 2006, 23:54
Replies: 9
by ermie571 » 19 Apr 2006, 16:09

Scooby has found something else to do...she pulls to the left. On the run home it was very noticeable, so off to get the tracking done.

Tracking way...

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Last post by HarryMann
20 Apr 2006, 23:54
Eliminating oil leak problem..where to start?

Last post by blu trukkie « 20 Apr 2006, 23:08
Replies: 38
by Emma&Al » 18 Apr 2006, 19:42
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A few drops on the road - nothing huge.
I have tomorrow off work, I am a complete beginner really - any tips on where to start looking? Ive had a...
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Last post by blu trukkie
20 Apr 2006, 23:08
Oil filler pipe-Modification Thoughts please

Last post by Beach Bum « 20 Apr 2006, 21:41
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by Beach Bum » 20 Apr 2006, 21:19

I am going to get a new stainless steel oil filler pipe fabricated. It will come straight up to the top of the engine lid, cause I'm sick of spilling...

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Last post by Beach Bum
20 Apr 2006, 21:41
Exhaust cover/heat shield thingy Question???????

Last post by HarryMann « 20 Apr 2006, 21:15
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by Beach Bum » 20 Apr 2006, 21:02

I have just finished installing a brand new engine from VW, complete with a stainless steel exhaust system. My mechanic/mate has suggested instead of...

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Last post by HarryMann
20 Apr 2006, 21:15
brake lights failed

Last post by richnewton « 20 Apr 2006, 19:18
Replies: 2
by richnewton » 20 Apr 2006, 19:09

i have no brake lights, all other lights work ok.................is there a common fault? cheers rich

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Last post by richnewton
20 Apr 2006, 19:18
Running Hot any ideas?

Last post by Ivor Brownun « 20 Apr 2006, 15:08
Replies: 15
by Flem » 20 Apr 2006, 10:54
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Just got myself a Devon converstion 1.9 1988 with an LPG converstion :D .

Bit crusty in places but i love it dearly already.

However some of the...
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Last post by Ivor Brownun
20 Apr 2006, 15:08
Have master cylinder... but

Last post by ladyeleanor « 20 Apr 2006, 12:46
Replies: 3
by ladyeleanor » 20 Apr 2006, 11:27

How the hell do i get to it?
Many thnaks for helping me yesterday. Driving it round now, thers's one problem after another!
This one first, i have...

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Last post by ladyeleanor
20 Apr 2006, 12:46
Something is leaking when i dip the clutch?

Last post by andysimpson « 19 Apr 2006, 21:13
Replies: 13
by ladyeleanor » 19 Apr 2006, 15:25

Right, picture the scenario... Two women buy a T25. Get it home and every time i dip the clutch a hear a squelching noise coming from down where the...

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Last post by andysimpson
19 Apr 2006, 21:13
Burb bottle

Last post by Cruz « 19 Apr 2006, 17:49
Replies: 16
by Cruz » 19 Apr 2006, 10:20
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Just took the van out for a little run (first since feb) and he ran fine then went very sluggish.

I then noticed that the burb tank had coolant in...
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Last post by Cruz
19 Apr 2006, 17:49
auxillary tanks

Last post by yogi « 19 Apr 2006, 17:12
Replies: 5
by yogi » 19 Apr 2006, 08:51

does anyone know whether its strictly nessacary to keep the auxillary petrol tanks or can they be discarded? getting gas soon and cant see point of...

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Last post by yogi
19 Apr 2006, 17:12
Crankshaft oil seal

Last post by camper « 19 Apr 2006, 17:04
Replies: 2
by deepdale » 18 Apr 2006, 15:33

Can the front crankshaft oil seal be changed without splitting the crank case? I know the other on the flywheel end can but cant see how i could do...

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Last post by camper
19 Apr 2006, 17:04
hot brakes

Last post by banana « 19 Apr 2006, 14:19
Replies: 2
by banana » 19 Apr 2006, 13:00

4 on board, 2 bikes 1.6 TD doing the Milton keynes
roundabouts when after some stopping from the A5 to a
roundabout, I smelt a strong sulphurous...

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Last post by banana
19 Apr 2006, 14:19
Crankcase breather housing?

Last post by skell « 19 Apr 2006, 12:23
Replies: 9
by Sir Chad » 17 Apr 2006, 16:58

Hi, I'm new to the scene - this is my first post so apologies if it's in the wrong place!
I have a late '83 1.9 watercooled Bus, the crankcase...

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Last post by skell
19 Apr 2006, 12:23
Steering rack

Last post by Hacksawbob « 18 Apr 2006, 17:58
Replies: 3
by Golfgirlcath » 18 Apr 2006, 16:53

Any help and advice please
Van just failed mot, the steeering rack has too much play :(
looks like no bustypes for us :(
Cath

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Last post by Hacksawbob
18 Apr 2006, 17:58
AAZ engine what gearbox???

Last post by Diamond Hell « 18 Apr 2006, 13:37
Replies: 1
by James Goddard » 18 Apr 2006, 09:49

Hi everyone first time i've used this so i'll get right to the point!!
I own a T-25 high top which had an 1.6d to 1.9td (AAZ) transplant last year.
I...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
18 Apr 2006, 13:37
heads leaking coolent

Last post by Sir Chad « 18 Apr 2006, 12:26
Replies: 14
by Frostbus » 11 Apr 2006, 19:42

hi all

yep me again paranoid bus driver

have been using the bus.. last trip sunday about 120 miles no problems but i have noticed a small leak of...

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Last post by Sir Chad
18 Apr 2006, 12:26
Slow turn over

Last post by airhead « 17 Apr 2006, 22:49
Replies: 8
by zand » 16 Apr 2006, 16:13

Hi this is my first post so first Hi everyone!

I have a 1983 1.9 petrol T25 sometimes when I start her up she turns over very slow even if battery...

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Last post by airhead
17 Apr 2006, 22:49
Pulsating Brake Pedal???

Last post by utterfalia « 15 Apr 2006, 19:14
Replies: 5
by utterfalia » 15 Apr 2006, 10:14

Ok, So my van had been sitting on the drive for a few weeks. When I came to move her the Brakes were well stuck-on. Had to really force to free-up....

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Last post by utterfalia
15 Apr 2006, 19:14
REAR WISHBONE BUSHES

Last post by SyncroSam « 14 Apr 2006, 23:15
Replies: 9
by deepdale » 12 Apr 2006, 18:54

Just had anightmare of a day trying to get the rear wishbone off to do some welding on it. The tube through the bush welded itself to the bolt on the...

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Last post by SyncroSam
14 Apr 2006, 23:15
can't get reverse + 1st!!

Last post by carl666 « 14 Apr 2006, 22:48
Replies: 7
by carl666 » 14 Apr 2006, 14:10

I am slowly getting my camper ready for the season's camping trips,but keep coming across little things that worry me.
1, I can select each gear with...

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Last post by carl666
14 Apr 2006, 22:48
Any specific oil??

Last post by Headley18 « 14 Apr 2006, 16:17
Replies: 14
by carl666 » 12 Apr 2006, 19:15

I drove my T25 home 40 miles after buying it and it has stood for about 2 months (being started now and then for short periods), I took a look at the...

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Last post by Headley18
14 Apr 2006, 16:17
brake help 2

Last post by andysimpson « 14 Apr 2006, 13:40
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by corleone » 14 Apr 2006, 12:18

I fixed the rear brakes on my 205 bu developed another problem, when I use the footbrake, it hisses at me and the engine stalls. I'm guessing that...

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Last post by andysimpson
14 Apr 2006, 13:40
red light in temp gage

Last post by Louey « 14 Apr 2006, 12:15
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by hammy44 » 12 Apr 2006, 23:24

i have a red light in the temp gage which stays lite does any one know what it is for and why it stays on. red usualy means danger. thanks

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Last post by Louey
14 Apr 2006, 12:15
Starter Problems

Last post by mike the van « 14 Apr 2006, 08:58
Replies: 2
by mike the van » 13 Apr 2006, 11:58

have managed to remove dodgy starter, in terms of cleaning and lubrication what are the bits to do and the bits not to-

The solenoid seems OK and I...

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Last post by mike the van
14 Apr 2006, 08:58
Timing belt tools

Last post by jimmyt « 13 Apr 2006, 21:15
Replies: 19
by Mog » 12 Apr 2006, 20:02
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Dose anybody know where you can get the camshaft locking tool/plate, injection pump pulley locking pin and dti assembly for pump setting. I have...
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Last post by jimmyt
13 Apr 2006, 21:15
van went pop

Last post by HarryMann « 13 Apr 2006, 10:52
Replies: 4
by dustyjones » 13 Apr 2006, 10:24

:cry: help, really bad luck, on the way down to cornwall on sat engine went pop. was travelling along nicely when, felt a judder followed by plumes...

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Last post by HarryMann
13 Apr 2006, 10:52
ICE question

Last post by TechtroT25 « 12 Apr 2006, 21:19
Replies: 20
by TechtroT25 » 08 Apr 2006, 21:07
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Just bought some new speakers for the bus (2x10 inch subs ,4 inch mids and 13mm tweeters 2x remote crossovers ) subs are 200 watts per channel...
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Last post by TechtroT25
12 Apr 2006, 21:19
Fuel Hose Internal Diameter??????

Last post by Hacksawbob « 12 Apr 2006, 20:46
Replies: 12
by smnbyt » 12 Apr 2006, 15:27

which size of fuel hose internal diameter do I need??

1982 2.0 CU

5mm or 7mm

cheers

Simon

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Last post by Hacksawbob
12 Apr 2006, 20:46
Tightening belts

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT « 12 Apr 2006, 18:38
Replies: 2
by purplechugster » 12 Apr 2006, 15:19

Time for the spring service :?

Some of the belts are feeling a bit loose and looking a bit elderly, so Ive got some new ones (alternator and...

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Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
12 Apr 2006, 18:38
1.9 DG Transporter - a couple of questions.

Last post by MikeB « 12 Apr 2006, 18:35
Replies: 6
by Horney » 11 Apr 2006, 16:03

1) I have no rev counter and I'm scared of over revving it when climbing hills in 2nd and 3rd. Can anyone tell me what speed I shouldn't exceed in...

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Last post by MikeB
12 Apr 2006, 18:35
thought's on power steering

Last post by DaveG « 12 Apr 2006, 16:47
Replies: 6
by dink » 10 Apr 2006, 19:46

hmmmm
i have a t3, i'd like power steering for it, but i'd like to do it without needing to rob a bank
i got under a t4 today and had a quick look at...

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Last post by DaveG
12 Apr 2006, 16:47
Webasto fuel pump

Last post by Drew « 12 Apr 2006, 15:06
Replies: 2
by Drew » 12 Apr 2006, 12:26

Dumb question... where is it?

I assume it's internal?

Lastly, anyone got one kicking about? Part number 47901A I believe.

Cheers

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Last post by Drew
12 Apr 2006, 15:06
blinkin' fuel pump

Last post by gareth « 12 Apr 2006, 14:38
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by gareth » 08 Apr 2006, 18:15

Replaced the fuel lines on the van today after it had been standing for a while, spurred on by the fine weather and a desire to actually use it...

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Last post by gareth
12 Apr 2006, 14:38
Water pump belt

Last post by Mariner Man « 12 Apr 2006, 14:20
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by Bendyknees » 12 Apr 2006, 11:03

1600 N/A diesel. me belts a bit sloppy(w'pump) can u adjust these or are they fixed? Off to wales tomorrow, thinks me should really sort it. Any1...

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Last post by Mariner Man
12 Apr 2006, 14:20
2.1 engine question - help required

Last post by mr_bricolage « 12 Apr 2006, 10:11
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by futbus » 11 Apr 2006, 20:22

We have just bought our first 2.1 and all seems fine except when accelerate beyond 3000rpm. It suffers loss of power and feels like fuel starvation....

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Last post by mr_bricolage
12 Apr 2006, 10:11
squeaky ride

Last post by Hdickins « 12 Apr 2006, 09:47
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by Hdickins » 11 Apr 2006, 14:44

Whenever I go over a bump - or even drive down a relatively uneven strtch of road - the suspension squeaks loudly.
Is this 'normal'?
Does anyone...

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Last post by Hdickins
12 Apr 2006, 09:47
T25 Barrel/Head Problems

Last post by whichedge « 12 Apr 2006, 08:12
Replies: 9
by whichedge » 10 Apr 2006, 18:43

Help......Sent too long striping down and rebuilding the engine on my T25, finished putting every thing back together this afternoon only to find...

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Last post by whichedge
12 Apr 2006, 08:12
Oil leak near filter mount - where's the likely source?

Last post by missusjen « 12 Apr 2006, 00:18
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by sonic23 » 10 Apr 2006, 13:03

Hi all,
After returning from a journey last week I noticed a lot of spots of oil over the back of the van (2 litre air cooled). I checked the dip and...

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Last post by missusjen
12 Apr 2006, 00:18
carbs leaking

Last post by germman « 11 Apr 2006, 22:34
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by snarl » 11 Apr 2006, 08:45

carbs leaking any ideas on fixing or replacements i here their are more economical replacement..
??
82 Aircooled 2.0l

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Last post by germman
11 Apr 2006, 22:34

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