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1600 NA diesel oil leak(s)

Last post by camper « 11 Apr 2006, 22:00
Replies: 9
by saudijoker » 09 Apr 2006, 19:01

Hello. My van is a 1982 NA diesel. I have repaired a crack in base of my oil filler neck using a soldering iron then some sealer over this, but still...

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Last post by camper
11 Apr 2006, 22:00
1.7D Sucking Air into Fuel Line - Query

Last post by moth « 10 Apr 2006, 21:17
Replies: 8
by moth » 18 Mar 2006, 20:08

Hello,

This afternoon my T25 lost all power as though running out of fuel. Checked it out and established that it's sucking air into the fuel supply...

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Last post by moth
10 Apr 2006, 21:17
Starter Problems

Last post by deepdale « 10 Apr 2006, 20:45
Replies: 5
by mike the van » 08 Apr 2006, 20:18

I am having problems with the starter on my 2.0 ltr A/C, when the battery gets low the solenoid will not disengage even if the key is turned off,...

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Last post by deepdale
10 Apr 2006, 20:45
bouncy speedo

Last post by Cate « 10 Apr 2006, 19:16
Replies: 22
by ermie571 » 08 Apr 2006, 14:28
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Hello out there have just got my van back after having 2.1 fitted and have noticed that the speedo bounces up and down rather that sit at the speed...
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Last post by Cate
10 Apr 2006, 19:16
Heater unit in watercooled 1.9

Last post by rowlesy « 10 Apr 2006, 18:07
Replies: 6
by Grinks » 10 Apr 2006, 14:06

The heating stays on continuosly. I have checked the cables and levers right down to the actual heater unit and they all work but the heating stays...

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Last post by rowlesy
10 Apr 2006, 18:07
Tappits

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Apr 2006, 16:55
Replies: 5
by purpletony » 09 Apr 2006, 20:34

I've got a volkspares engine in my van 1.9DG
on the rocker cover its got a label saying manual tappits
does this mean i have solid lifters or do i...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Apr 2006, 16:55
Losing power uphill

Last post by Tex Ritter « 09 Apr 2006, 18:34
Replies: 7
by JaneH » 08 Apr 2006, 14:11

Got a 1600 petrol T25.
Just got back from run around and on the home stretch - uphill - lost power and stalled, luckily no one behind. Managed to get...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
09 Apr 2006, 18:34
Heat exchangers

Last post by camper « 09 Apr 2006, 15:29
Replies: 1
by deepdale » 08 Apr 2006, 15:34

I am about to splash out on new heat exch. Yeah i know i've got the loan! The old one from the offside had a bracket connecting the back of it to the...

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Last post by camper
09 Apr 2006, 15:29
CV jont Knocking.

Last post by airhead « 09 Apr 2006, 12:18
Replies: 1
by speleobod » 09 Apr 2006, 11:02

Seen the WIKI, ordered the part. (JK much cheaper than my local motor factors by £25.).

Whats my best bet inner or outer or should have Have...

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Last post by airhead
09 Apr 2006, 12:18
oil from dipstick

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Apr 2006, 20:37
Replies: 13
by ermie571 » 06 Mar 2006, 20:27

Hi can anybody help i have a 2.1 running on carbs that is when running constantly dripping oil from the dipstick is this a)normal b)a worrying...

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Apr 2006, 20:37
petrol tanks?

Last post by rowlesy « 08 Apr 2006, 15:56
Replies: 5
by rowlesy » 08 Apr 2006, 08:51

is there any difference between a 19dg tank and a 21dj tank? thinking of running a gti engine with fuel injection but my panel is a dg!! so might...

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Last post by rowlesy
08 Apr 2006, 15:56
Another cambelt changing question

Last post by jimmyt « 08 Apr 2006, 15:09
Replies: 2
by jimmyt » 07 Apr 2006, 19:28

After reading some stuff about more than one mark on clutch plate for aligning TDC on No1 cylinder I'm getting paranoid that I'm looking at the wrong...

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Last post by jimmyt
08 Apr 2006, 15:09
Stuttery 2.1

Last post by andysimpson « 08 Apr 2006, 13:06
Replies: 2
by merseysidebossman » 07 Apr 2006, 14:47

Just on my way back from my 1st good run (an hour), and on the way back my van has started holding back bigtime around 2750rpm.

Even gave a few...

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Last post by andysimpson
08 Apr 2006, 13:06
Eeewww. It's all wet and smelly!

Last post by Beach Bum « 08 Apr 2006, 11:46
Replies: 7
by Dan Wood » 06 Apr 2006, 15:34

Van has been stood on the drive for a week (I know, I know...) and when I got in today, there was a nasty musty smell.

Investigation revealed a very...

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Last post by Beach Bum
08 Apr 2006, 11:46
Diesel engine jumpy and smoky when starting from cold

Last post by HarryMann « 08 Apr 2006, 11:20
Replies: 19
by airhead » 05 Apr 2006, 22:37
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When I start the engine in my van (1.6TD) its very jumpy and doesnt want to settle down and idle for about half a minute. It puts out lots of white...
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Last post by HarryMann
08 Apr 2006, 11:20
Which Service kit do I need for Pierburg 2E3 Carburettor?

Last post by skell « 08 Apr 2006, 09:23
Replies: 2
by Die Bulli Familie » 06 Apr 2006, 18:36

I want to buy service/overhaul kit for my carburettor, Pierburg 2E3, but I seem to remember from previous posts there are some differences, different...

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Last post by skell
08 Apr 2006, 09:23
engine for t25 2.1

Last post by hammy44 « 08 Apr 2006, 07:22
Replies: 4
by hammy44 » 07 Apr 2006, 16:36

have just purchased a t25 with duff engine cannot get one in n ireland used or recon .anybody any advice as to where to get one thanks :?

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Last post by hammy44
08 Apr 2006, 07:22
what could be wrong with a smokey 2.1 petrol t25

Last post by hammy44 « 07 Apr 2006, 17:48
Replies: 3
by hammy44 » 04 Apr 2006, 19:41

hi i am going to look at a 88 t25 2.1 camper tomorrow.i have been informed that this would be the best site to ask advise from. the seller has had it...

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Last post by hammy44
07 Apr 2006, 17:48
how easy is it to change deisel pump~?

Last post by SteveO « 06 Apr 2006, 23:02
Replies: 2
by SteveO » 06 Apr 2006, 14:16

Hi,as mines leaking(1600 t 25 golf engine )i believe? whats involved?how difficult,thanks for any help,steve.o

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Last post by SteveO
06 Apr 2006, 23:02
Compression test

Last post by Tony « 06 Apr 2006, 18:21
Replies: 8
by Tony » 03 Apr 2006, 18:15

Have done a compression test with results showing 150 psi on all cylinders. Read an article that said you should do the test with a warm engine, full...

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Last post by Tony
06 Apr 2006, 18:21
1987 1.6 td oil sump

Last post by HarryMann « 06 Apr 2006, 16:58
Replies: 8
by Rods » 05 Apr 2006, 11:44

Hello There

Can anyone offer any advice, Im off on a 3 month trip round Europe in 6 weeks so i put Betsy the camper in for a service.All went well...

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Last post by HarryMann
06 Apr 2006, 16:58
tappet noise came back

Last post by Cate « 06 Apr 2006, 12:19
Replies: 13
by banana » 03 Apr 2006, 17:43

On my recon 1.6TD the tappet noise returned on Sunday. I had checked the oil that morning and it was low, overfull and just right . So take the...

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Last post by Cate
06 Apr 2006, 12:19
help,leaking deisel pump?gasket gone"

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 05 Apr 2006, 22:01
Replies: 1
by SteveO » 04 Apr 2006, 23:27

Hi,my `1600 t3 deisel pump as started leaking between the part that the fuel pipes go into and the rest of it(looks like you can split pump here as...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
05 Apr 2006, 22:01
1.9 DG losing water

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT « 05 Apr 2006, 19:46
Replies: 7
by Horney » 03 Apr 2006, 18:45

Hi there folks,

My 88 1.9 DG engined transporter (73,000 miles) seems to be using one hell of a lot of water.

I have had a nosey around and...

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Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
05 Apr 2006, 19:46
Part No. for Dizzy wanted please

Last post by Ivorblueun « 05 Apr 2006, 18:33
Replies: 1
by Beach Bum » 03 Apr 2006, 22:09

looking for part No. for 1.9DG petrol engine D reg 87

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Last post by Ivorblueun
05 Apr 2006, 18:33
Rotor Arm

Last post by jinx61 « 05 Apr 2006, 11:40
Replies: 2
by Joda » 04 Apr 2006, 19:18

1982 Aircooled 2ltr, CU engine.

The rotor arm on my van is the rev. limiting type (guess its 5400rpm cut out), what are the advantages/disadvantages...

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Last post by jinx61
05 Apr 2006, 11:40
2.5 Go Westy Engine

Last post by stuckin88 « 05 Apr 2006, 04:59
Replies: 1
by Pickles » 04 Apr 2006, 11:22

Some great info on the Go Westy 2.5 Engine on there web site

And while most of us can only dream of this there is some good info that can be...

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Last post by stuckin88
05 Apr 2006, 04:59
1.9 DG

Last post by Horney « 04 Apr 2006, 21:17
Replies: 6
by Horney » 04 Apr 2006, 10:42

Are these engines as bad as everyone makes out?

I bought my van as an impulse purchase and I'm now scared it's gonna die on me at any minute. It has...

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Last post by Horney
04 Apr 2006, 21:17
Front brake calipers - replace or kit?

Last post by Johnmck « 04 Apr 2006, 20:14
Replies: 5
by Johnmck » 03 Apr 2006, 19:51

Hi got 1980 2 lt a/c Girling front calipers. Van failed MOT on front brakes not releasing. Got one caliper off and poped pistons out.
Don't look too...

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Last post by Johnmck
04 Apr 2006, 20:14
diagnosing potentialy terminal engine problem..?

Last post by daydream-believer « 04 Apr 2006, 19:02
Replies: 6
by daydream-believer » 03 Apr 2006, 16:38

Hi, posted this on Sat, but looks like it got lost in the weekends problems (maybe I am jinxed :roll: ) - apologies if it ends up appearing twice.

I...

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Last post by daydream-believer
04 Apr 2006, 19:02
Thermostat Housing Spring Clip Hell

Last post by BeaKiE « 04 Apr 2006, 17:08
Replies: 2
by BeaKiE » 04 Apr 2006, 08:29

Anybody got any tips (or know the magical german incantation) for fitting the spring clips which hold the tempreture senders into the thremstat...

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Last post by BeaKiE
04 Apr 2006, 17:08
Help - Engine in Bits Disaster Strikes

Last post by skell « 04 Apr 2006, 17:08
Replies: 1
by Pickles » 04 Apr 2006, 06:55

I have just removed the cylinder head, pistons and liners from one side of my engine 2.1 DJ as I need to replace a broken piston ring.
Honed out...

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Last post by skell
04 Apr 2006, 17:08
T25 using alot of water

Last post by ALWAYS COCA-COLA « 04 Apr 2006, 07:42
Replies: 7
by ALWAYS COCA-COLA » 29 Mar 2006, 07:38

i have a g reg 16td jx engine and it seems to be using alot of water there is no water in the oil but maybe after 100 ish miles my water light...

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Last post by ALWAYS COCA-COLA
04 Apr 2006, 07:42
Oil's coming from somewhere

Last post by Simon Baxter « 03 Apr 2006, 23:07
Replies: 1
by KurzalFlyer » 03 Apr 2006, 22:08

Well all packed up and ready to go on the first weekend of the year. Dog dutifully snoozing on rear seat.

Three miles down the road and oil warning...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
03 Apr 2006, 23:07
4sp t 5sp gearbox

Last post by Adey « 03 Apr 2006, 19:00
Replies: 6
by Louey » 31 Mar 2006, 09:07

I've currently got a 4speed box and I've purchased a decent 2nd hand 5speed because I think my 4sp is on its way out.

Do I need a different linkage...

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Last post by Adey
03 Apr 2006, 19:00
engine swap

Last post by stuckin88 « 03 Apr 2006, 18:58
Replies: 1
by delboy » 03 Apr 2006, 18:11

hi, ive seen a couple of you running gti engines(8 or 16v) how hard is it to fit i have 2 ltr Aircooled crew cab but i havent got top engine hatch on...

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Last post by stuckin88
03 Apr 2006, 18:58
fuel pump(HOW MUCH NOISE)

Last post by Cate « 03 Apr 2006, 17:01
Replies: 9
by jed the spread » 31 Mar 2006, 18:41

how much noise should your fuel pump make when the engine is running?
only i was arseing around refitting my exhaust for the ebber and got distracted...

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Last post by Cate
03 Apr 2006, 17:01
G+S 2.1 Pistons and Liners

Last post by toomanytoys « 03 Apr 2006, 15:50
Replies: 7
by Pickles » 17 Mar 2006, 10:55

I have had a price of £175 for piston and liners from G+S seems a good
price. They are made by Cofap in Brazil according G+S.
Any one no if they are...

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Last post by toomanytoys
03 Apr 2006, 15:50
tappet setting Aircooled cu engine?

Last post by cumbriankeith « 31 Mar 2006, 23:00
Replies: 2
by TimL » 31 Mar 2006, 20:07

First of all do a i set them cold as in older cooled engines, i think someone on her suggested getting the engine semi hot to boost the hydrolic...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
31 Mar 2006, 23:00
recon waterboxers

Last post by andysimpson « 31 Mar 2006, 20:15
Replies: 20
by andysimpson » 29 Mar 2006, 20:45
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I think i read a few years ago that the vege and remtec engines did not have hydraulic tappets is that right?
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Last post by andysimpson
31 Mar 2006, 20:15
Replacing head gasket on a 1.6d

Last post by NeedABus « 31 Mar 2006, 19:21
Replies: 3
by NeedABus » 31 Mar 2006, 07:12

Is it a huge job?

The engine hasn't had a catastrophic failure, but I've got water loss and bubbles in the water, so I'm preparing for the worst....

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Last post by NeedABus
31 Mar 2006, 19:21
grating sound coming from drivetrain

Last post by Macflai « 31 Mar 2006, 19:01
Replies: 6
by airhead » 30 Mar 2006, 23:56

Hi guys...

{1.6TD syncro. 46,000 miles, well looked after}
Over the past few weeks Ive been getting this grating sound coming from my drivetrain...

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Last post by Macflai
31 Mar 2006, 19:01
ADVICE ON ENGINE UPGRADE FOR T25/T3

Last post by philippacman « 31 Mar 2006, 18:53
Replies: 2
by SteveO » 30 Mar 2006, 15:52

HI,I HAVE 1600 DERV,LOOKING IN FUTURE TO CHANGE FOR MORE POWERFULL ENGINE ,WHATS THE EASY,ST UPGRADE,WILL BUY COMPLEAT CAR FOR ALL THE BITS,NOT...

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Last post by philippacman
31 Mar 2006, 18:53
exhaust for air cooled

Last post by germman « 31 Mar 2006, 17:49
Replies: 6
by ermie571 » 29 Mar 2006, 21:25

howdy folks

scoobs has just passed her MOT (on the second attempt) but did not require any work to the exhaust - remarkable as I thought it was...

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Last post by germman
31 Mar 2006, 17:49
brake help!

Last post by corleone « 31 Mar 2006, 06:14
Replies: 14
by corleone » 29 Mar 2006, 11:49

My pug 205 is stuck on the driveway, nearside rear totally locked up when I tried to reverse her out last night. :? The offside rear is fine

My...

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Last post by corleone
31 Mar 2006, 06:14
Gear box question

Last post by guz « 30 Mar 2006, 23:38
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by Beach Bum » 30 Mar 2006, 23:06

Don't laugh. I currently have a manual 4 speed box on my 87 1.9DG petrol engined bus. If it went kurput is it possible to fit auto box. Pros and cons...

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Last post by guz
30 Mar 2006, 23:38
Serious running problems

Last post by TechtroT25 « 30 Mar 2006, 21:02
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by tw3ak » 29 Mar 2006, 12:06

Hiya, having read the forum for many months, i thought i'd register and pick your brains.

I've owned an '84 1.9 (Watercooled) T25 for nearly 2 years...

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Last post by TechtroT25
30 Mar 2006, 21:02
Gearbox filling?

Last post by TechtroT25 « 30 Mar 2006, 20:17
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by lhd » 28 Mar 2006, 22:14

Are there any tricks of the trade to fill the gearbox with oil? as it is such a pain in the ****. I was thinking about trying to use the easy bleed...

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Last post by TechtroT25
30 Mar 2006, 20:17
Older exhaust type on newer van 1.9dg

Last post by skell « 30 Mar 2006, 11:45
Replies: 2
by Sven » 29 Mar 2006, 11:13

Since there is close to 100 quid difference in the two it would make sense to fit the older type. has anyone tried it and what does it entail????...

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Last post by skell
30 Mar 2006, 11:45
Clutch Judder

Last post by bluebug « 30 Mar 2006, 10:54

by bluebug » 30 Mar 2006, 10:54

An old one I know! Have a 1980 T25 with 1600 CT Engine. Have just had clutch replaced as old one was shot and flywheel rear oil seal replaced at same...

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30 Mar 2006, 10:54

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