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Higher top gear?

Last post by clash460 « 23 Nov 2005, 09:50
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by Noomo » 17 Nov 2005, 12:34

How much extra fuel are we using (and extra wear are we causing to engine components), when we're spinning along at high speeds fully loaded and...

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Last post by clash460
23 Nov 2005, 09:50
Which CV ?

Last post by alden1957 « 23 Nov 2005, 08:32
Replies: 5
by uglyboatman » 22 Nov 2005, 19:44

Hi, today my current problem of a knocking from the back of the van suddenly got worse ! My plan up until today was to keep an eye on if the knocking...

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Last post by alden1957
23 Nov 2005, 08:32
Juddering in 1st and reverse

Last post by HarryMann « 22 Nov 2005, 21:55
Replies: 18
by Jolly Boy A » 17 Nov 2005, 19:59
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My van has juddered every now and again when pulling away in first on a hill since I first got it 14 months ago.
Lately this has got worse and now...
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Last post by HarryMann
22 Nov 2005, 21:55
How hot should the heater blow?

Last post by T'Onion « 22 Nov 2005, 21:05
Replies: 6
by Sven » 20 Nov 2005, 15:16

1988 1.9 DG. I know its been cold this week so the heater has had to do a bit of work but seems to be struggling to get the temperature in the van...

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Last post by T'Onion
22 Nov 2005, 21:05
Yet another heater question (Aircooled)

Last post by Flibbertigibbet « 22 Nov 2005, 16:35
Replies: 3
by tobzman » 22 Nov 2005, 13:56

I was just wondering whether the heater on my 2l a/c bus is normal or not.
When I have the luke warm air set to waft out of the lower vent in front...

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Last post by Flibbertigibbet
22 Nov 2005, 16:35
Automatics??

Last post by T'Onion « 22 Nov 2005, 09:12
Replies: 7
by tonytech » 18 Nov 2005, 10:07

I'm going to look at a 2.1 dj with an autobox.
Having never even driven a auto before I'm looking for advice.

How can I tell if its knackered?

Will...

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Last post by T'Onion
22 Nov 2005, 09:12
tdi engine turbo oil return pipe

Last post by angry vanagon « 21 Nov 2005, 22:53
Replies: 3
by angry vanagon » 20 Nov 2005, 22:04

has any one used the standard oil return from the turbo to the engine block on a tdi engine conversion using 1z code engine at 50 degrees (standard...

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Last post by angry vanagon
21 Nov 2005, 22:53
oversize piston ring help needed.

Last post by jonwol « 21 Nov 2005, 22:25
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by jonwol » 19 Nov 2005, 18:27

hello again,

does anyone know where i can get oversize piston rings for my 1980 Aircooled T25. i need them asap. i live in the west midlands but...

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Last post by jonwol
21 Nov 2005, 22:25
Heat questions (again)

Last post by Flibbertigibbet « 21 Nov 2005, 20:54
Replies: 4
by Drew » 21 Nov 2005, 10:48

Van: 1980 Aircooled T25

Issue: Sub zero temperatures inside van

I checked all the hosey type stuff that I have been pointed towards under the van...

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Last post by Flibbertigibbet
21 Nov 2005, 20:54
movement in front anti-roll bar link bushes.

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Nov 2005, 14:06
Replies: 2
by Artio » 20 Nov 2005, 21:05

Hi,mot advises some movement in front anti-roll bar link bushes.
Is replacing bushes a simple job,can I replace just bushes, are parts available?
'81...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 Nov 2005, 14:06
New owner of '81 Aircooled - some newbie questions

Last post by futurecut « 21 Nov 2005, 12:02
Replies: 23
by futurecut » 12 Nov 2005, 09:33
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I just picked up this 2.0 cu petrol RHD bus very cheaply and have noticed a couple of things that don't look quite right or i just don't know about....
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Last post by futurecut
21 Nov 2005, 12:02
help broken stud

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Nov 2005, 10:46
Replies: 6
by voyageur » 20 Nov 2005, 16:49

Managed to break 2 studs in turbo while I was separating it from exhaust pipe .question now is there any magical tool or treks to extract them?
Or is...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 Nov 2005, 10:46
how do i improve first gear selection

Last post by Blingpanzer « 21 Nov 2005, 08:14
Replies: 8
by banana » 18 Nov 2005, 13:16

I believe you can adjust something to make the gear selection easier. My 1.6Td is definately not sliding across on the spring to first gear as easily...

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Last post by Blingpanzer
21 Nov 2005, 08:14
Intercooler question

Last post by orcecaveman « 20 Nov 2005, 22:45
Replies: 4
by orcecaveman » 19 Nov 2005, 09:16

Can I fit an intercooler to my 1.6TD and if so is it worth it, does it make much of a difference, and has anybody done this, and any advice on hoses...

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Last post by orcecaveman
20 Nov 2005, 22:45
Engine Code for 1.9TD Engine

Last post by missusjen « 20 Nov 2005, 20:44
Replies: 7
by clarkey » 10 Nov 2005, 13:24

I have a 1987 T25 camper with 1.9TD engine fitted (came with conversion), it's desperate for a service so I need to know what the engine was from for...

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Last post by missusjen
20 Nov 2005, 20:44
intermittent glow plugs.........help!

Last post by HarryMann « 20 Nov 2005, 19:23
Replies: 10
by lhd » 18 Nov 2005, 20:27

All of sudden no orange light and no easy start. Already run a battery dry,worked ok this morning and now its doing it again.
please help as this is...

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Last post by HarryMann
20 Nov 2005, 19:23
gearbox info

Last post by Ivorblueun « 20 Nov 2005, 18:27
Replies: 1
by rik10 » 20 Nov 2005, 17:06

does any one out there have any info on o91 gearboxes,manuals, parts lists schematics etc?
ive just bought a supposedly good gearbox from a certain...

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Last post by Ivorblueun
20 Nov 2005, 18:27
Starter moter soloniod

Last post by lhd « 20 Nov 2005, 11:25
Replies: 2
by DaveG » 14 Nov 2005, 13:51

Hi,

Does anyone know where I can buy a starter solonoid?
Justkampers don't do do them, and VW want £77 for one which is more expensive than a recon...

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Last post by lhd
20 Nov 2005, 11:25
Anti-freeze

Last post by stuckin88 « 20 Nov 2005, 08:17
Replies: 13
by Orange Ratty » 17 Nov 2005, 22:27

I bought my 1.9 petrol T25 1983 at the end of the summer and now I'm worried that it might not have anti-freeze in it. I have the following...

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Last post by stuckin88
20 Nov 2005, 08:17
2.1 DJ autobox problem

Last post by Highland John « 19 Nov 2005, 18:41
Replies: 2
by Highland John » 12 Nov 2005, 19:11

Hi I have just bought a 2.1i f plate caravelle . It had been standing for a year and wouldn't start so we took it home on a breakdown a new starter...

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Last post by Highland John
19 Nov 2005, 18:41
petrol in oil ???????????

Last post by tweeks « 18 Nov 2005, 20:51
Replies: 7
by jonwol » 15 Nov 2005, 22:38

hi dudes,
this is all new to me.
i hope you can help , i have a very smokey 1980 t25 2l Aircooled van.
it seems that petrol is getting into the...

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Last post by tweeks
18 Nov 2005, 20:51
Aircooled rebuild questions

Last post by Louey « 18 Nov 2005, 11:46
Replies: 4
by nelly » 15 Nov 2005, 20:54

good news!!
the engine case on my 2Ltr CU has been saved by my local engineering company.
all i plan to do before i put it all back together, is...

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Last post by Louey
18 Nov 2005, 11:46
Photos anyone?

Last post by Louey « 18 Nov 2005, 11:30
Replies: 5
by Drew » 18 Nov 2005, 09:13

I'm new to this, please be gentle with me...

After looking about this and other sites it would appear that I need to take a look at the whole heat...

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Last post by Louey
18 Nov 2005, 11:30
Smoking on acceleration ?

Last post by uglyboatman « 17 Nov 2005, 21:53
Replies: 7
by uglyboatman » 17 Nov 2005, 11:12

1.6D 84

Hi - i have noticed recently that when the van is put under load, ie up a steep hill etc, there is quite a bit of smoke - which stops as...

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Last post by uglyboatman
17 Nov 2005, 21:53
tips on how to put engine back in

Last post by voyageur « 17 Nov 2005, 08:19
Replies: 5
by voyageur » 16 Nov 2005, 17:32

Just finished rebuilding my engine (first rebuild) now needs some tips on how to put it back in before the weather gets in the way

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Last post by voyageur
17 Nov 2005, 08:19
sump allan bolts torque setting??

Last post by xriss « 16 Nov 2005, 13:33
Replies: 2
by xriss » 16 Nov 2005, 00:38

can anybody tell me the tourque setting for the allan bolts on the sump...cheers all:) 1.6td 86 (jx)

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Last post by xriss
16 Nov 2005, 13:33
1.6d - Can I get the solenoid off w/o removing the starter?

Last post by NeedABus « 16 Nov 2005, 10:09
Replies: 3
by NeedABus » 15 Nov 2005, 18:13

I've broken the terminal that the spade connector goes onto and need to assess what to do next.

Cheers

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Last post by NeedABus
16 Nov 2005, 10:09
heater blower

Last post by NeedABus « 15 Nov 2005, 18:12
Replies: 5
by diviy » 13 Nov 2005, 18:56

tips for changing it ???? :( :( :( :(

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Last post by NeedABus
15 Nov 2005, 18:12
sump plug bolt stripped or worse?

Last post by HarryMann « 15 Nov 2005, 14:18
Replies: 6
by xriss » 14 Nov 2005, 19:24

looks like ive over cooked the sump plug bolt.....dripping away...not sure if its developed a hairline fracture on the away side of the bolt as in...

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Last post by HarryMann
15 Nov 2005, 14:18
Silencer straps......how much????????????

Last post by Russel « 14 Nov 2005, 18:29
Replies: 8
by Sven » 13 Nov 2005, 15:30

1988 1900 dg..now gas propelled
Just had a look on JK and they're 22 pound odd and i need 2...yikes.
Mine have rusted away...does anybody else do...

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Last post by Russel
14 Nov 2005, 18:29
oil filter adapter gasket

Last post by Louey « 14 Nov 2005, 18:13
Replies: 7
by voyageur » 14 Nov 2005, 13:29

Hi where I can find it? Euro car parts, justkampers and GSF don't do it thanks

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Last post by Louey
14 Nov 2005, 18:13
Turbo Diesel thick smoke

Last post by syncroderby « 13 Nov 2005, 21:45
Replies: 12
by syncroderby » 31 Oct 2005, 08:25

I have a 1.6 turbo diesel syncro that had not run for several years when i bought it.
I have got it started but it pumps out thick white smoke thats...

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Last post by syncroderby
13 Nov 2005, 21:45
Where to find...??

Last post by Diamond Hell « 13 Nov 2005, 21:18
Replies: 3
by futbus » 13 Nov 2005, 19:37

I am currently in the middle of a 1.9td conversion and in need of a few bits. The exhaust bracket for a td exhaust which the two rubber mounts bolt...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
13 Nov 2005, 21:18
water problem

Last post by TD « 13 Nov 2005, 19:41
Replies: 1
by hunepromo » 13 Nov 2005, 18:11

Hello,
I have a Type 25 2.1i DJ 1990 panel van. I brought it a couple of months ago and thought it would be a good idea to remove the main hoses...

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Last post by TD
13 Nov 2005, 19:41
removing bush from gearbox

Last post by Aidan « 11 Nov 2005, 19:18
Replies: 4
by ermie571 » 31 Oct 2005, 22:29

any ideas on the best way of removng the starter motor bush on 2lt air cooled? Have tried using an expanding bolt. What size tap do I need?
What...

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Last post by Aidan
11 Nov 2005, 19:18
just a few daft Qs

Last post by Aidan « 11 Nov 2005, 19:07
Replies: 9
by Hacksawbob » 06 Nov 2005, 22:51

1. does copper grease improveelectrical conductivity and keep out water? I would have thought the copper content would work better than silicone...

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Last post by Aidan
11 Nov 2005, 19:07
Burning oil

Last post by tonytech « 11 Nov 2005, 09:15
Replies: 8
by tonytech » 10 Nov 2005, 13:03

I've beeen offered a 1990 Caravelle.
It has a 'new@ Vege engine after the cooling system dumped over the motorway.
The preasent owner says it is...

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Last post by tonytech
11 Nov 2005, 09:15
heaters yet again

Last post by Anonymous « 10 Nov 2005, 12:43
Replies: 1
by diviy » 09 Nov 2005, 20:33

when on a run the van warm on tickover heaters go luke warm been bleed three times not losing water
take revs up to 1600 rpm plus and hot...

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Last post by Anonymous
10 Nov 2005, 12:43
Anti roll bars

Last post by Simon Baxter « 09 Nov 2005, 22:58
Replies: 1
by Headley18 » 09 Nov 2005, 22:27

Will a late (22mm) ARB fit and replace an early(19mm) ARB???? I know it would mean swapping the cranked pin.

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Last post by Simon Baxter
09 Nov 2005, 22:58
Solex choke flaps

Last post by mgm « 09 Nov 2005, 20:36
Replies: 3
by cumbriankeith » 31 Oct 2005, 11:18

My 2 litre Aircooled CU engine (with stock Solexes - NOS 30k miles ago)was running a bit rough over the last month or so - underpowered and popping...

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Last post by mgm
09 Nov 2005, 20:36
clutch pipe?

Last post by Tex Ritter « 09 Nov 2005, 18:59
Replies: 7
by denise » 31 Oct 2005, 13:29

I need to replace the whole of my clutch pipe.
But i cant remember what bore it is?
It was a steel pipe, can i use a copper pipe, with the correct...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
09 Nov 2005, 18:59
cooling problem

Last post by kathyshack « 09 Nov 2005, 16:59
Replies: 8
by Bathtub » 07 Nov 2005, 19:08

Looking to purchase a 1989 1.9 petrol panel van but has problem that baffles me. On running, coolant moves from expansion tank (ex t) into top up...

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Last post by kathyshack
09 Nov 2005, 16:59
Pierburg carb

Last post by Meinmyboat « 08 Nov 2005, 17:37
Replies: 5
by Meinmyboat » 06 Nov 2005, 21:06

Hi
does anyone know how a auto choke on a T25 carb work ?

My one overchokes to the point where in nearly floods

Then when it warms up its fine ?...

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Last post by Meinmyboat
08 Nov 2005, 17:37
CV joint (?) clicking - but which one?

Last post by Diamond Hell « 08 Nov 2005, 17:08
Replies: 2
by Blingpanzer » 08 Nov 2005, 15:34

Mornin'

The bus has developed a regular click-click-click from the rear axle area on right-hand bends and roundabouts; it's silent on left-hand...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
08 Nov 2005, 17:08
gear selection probs

Last post by Blingpanzer « 08 Nov 2005, 17:04
Replies: 6
by guerrero » 04 Nov 2005, 14:59

Having a problem selecting gear which I assumed was the clutch but now i am not so sure as it seemed to come on quite suddenly, and I dont want to...

6 Replies

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Last post by Blingpanzer
08 Nov 2005, 17:04
Another boring question

Last post by catmangler@work « 08 Nov 2005, 14:51
Replies: 6
by voyageur » 04 Nov 2005, 21:12

Hi, could someone tell me where is the cylinder number 1...is it the one close to flywheel?

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Last post by catmangler@work
08 Nov 2005, 14:51
1984 Petrol T25 stalls on hard deceleration

Last post by Anonymous « 07 Nov 2005, 16:43
Replies: 3
by glasshopper » 06 Nov 2005, 18:51

Has anybody encountered this or found a solution to this problem?

The van has been stationary for two months and this has now started happening...

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Last post by Anonymous
07 Nov 2005, 16:43
sticky starter

Last post by SyncroSam « 07 Nov 2005, 15:03
Replies: 5
by kevtherev » 05 Nov 2005, 20:51

turn the key nothing....wait....wait ...she cranks!! :wink:

usually after a long ish trip..
tried wire waggling but no joy.
any thoughts will be...

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Last post by SyncroSam
07 Nov 2005, 15:03
Tappets !!!!

Last post by T'Onion « 07 Nov 2005, 12:30
Replies: 3
by T'Onion » 07 Nov 2005, 09:39

Ok i have had enough of this
I have a least one frelled tappet in me engine .. sooooo...

Can I remove one or two of the tappets in my 1.9dg, with...

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Last post by T'Onion
07 Nov 2005, 12:30
Coolant cold in return hose from Radiator???

Last post by Diamond Hell « 07 Nov 2005, 00:09
Replies: 13
by Steven Wesson » 05 Nov 2005, 17:45

Anyone help? New here and desperate. Fitted now 2 new VEGA engines into my van, a 1.9 DG build Komet Camper, only paid for one luckily!! With it I...

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07 Nov 2005, 00:09

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