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Last post by Simon Baxter « 06 Nov 2005, 23:18
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by yankiecamper » 06 Nov 2005, 10:53

hi all
i need help to identify something on my 1.6 td lump
its the thing with the brake servo pipe coming off it thats the black one that attaches...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
06 Nov 2005, 23:18
oil changes

Last post by TD « 05 Nov 2005, 22:29
Replies: 4
by xriss » 02 Nov 2005, 14:49

hi can anybody tell me vw's recomendations for oil change intervals for a 1.6td transporter (jx)....cheers all :D

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Last post by TD
05 Nov 2005, 22:29
Oil warning light and buzzer......

Last post by RichardU8 « 05 Nov 2005, 08:47
Replies: 4
by pimpdriver » 29 Oct 2005, 18:58

Hi,

(1.6 TD panel van)

Went over a left hand crest today, the kind where you think I'll just go back and pick up my stomach , and the oil warning...

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Last post by RichardU8
05 Nov 2005, 08:47
gear stick converter

Last post by RichardU8 « 04 Nov 2005, 07:19
Replies: 9
by spongebob » 28 Oct 2005, 20:27

Hi peeps iam after info about the gear stick convertion kit .
itsthe one that shortens the travel eg donsent bang the cd player everytime you change...

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Last post by RichardU8
04 Nov 2005, 07:19
leaning camper

Last post by trundletruc « 03 Nov 2005, 22:56
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by guerrero » 01 Nov 2005, 16:36

My 83 RHD camper leans noticibly to the right even without its overweight driver in place, understandibly as this is where all the furniture/driver...

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Last post by trundletruc
03 Nov 2005, 22:56
a boring question about cylinder head studs

Last post by NOT ANOTHER LEAK « 03 Nov 2005, 19:43
Replies: 4
by NOT ANOTHER LEAK » 03 Nov 2005, 14:52

posted a thread on the just kampers site(posted it wen this site was down),about changing the cylinder head studs on a wasserboxer and sum of the...

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Last post by NOT ANOTHER LEAK
03 Nov 2005, 19:43
Not a straight diesel swop

Last post by futbus « 03 Nov 2005, 18:50
Replies: 8
by futbus » 30 Oct 2005, 08:51

I bought a 97 Polo diesel 1.9 engine (AEF) off ebay for a fairly cheap amount with 80k on the clock and copys of all the service history, so thought...

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Last post by futbus
03 Nov 2005, 18:50
Idle stabilising unit

Last post by toolsntat « 02 Nov 2005, 21:55
Replies: 4
by toolsntat » 30 Oct 2005, 19:50

Is it possible to repair these units?

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Last post by toolsntat
02 Nov 2005, 21:55
knocking when turning left ?

Last post by TD « 02 Nov 2005, 19:25
Replies: 9
by uglyboatman » 02 Nov 2005, 15:58

Hi - wonder if anyone can help here - my van has just started knocking a little if im making a tight left turn, usually when coming off a roundabout...

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Last post by TD
02 Nov 2005, 19:25
CV Joint Bolt Size

Last post by Ian Hulley « 02 Nov 2005, 14:15
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by Ian Hulley » 01 Nov 2005, 10:56

Would some kindly soul please tell me what size and type the CV bolts are on a 1989 DG please ? i.e. are they - mm hex socket heads or 'T--' spline...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
02 Nov 2005, 14:15
amount of oil in a 1.9na diesel?

Last post by vdub « 01 Nov 2005, 20:26
Replies: 10
by vdub » 24 Oct 2005, 20:24

any one know how much a 1.9 na diesel engine code 1x from a t4 is meant to hold? :)

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Last post by vdub
01 Nov 2005, 20:26
Water Temp flashing - time duration?

Last post by NOT ANOTHER LEAK « 01 Nov 2005, 16:38
Replies: 7
by photobus » 31 Oct 2005, 11:53

:?: A friends T25 1.9 watercooled (84 I think), has just started showing a new problem. The LED on the water temp gauge has started flashing from...

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Last post by NOT ANOTHER LEAK
01 Nov 2005, 16:38
changing cam belt

Last post by R0B « 01 Nov 2005, 00:26
Replies: 2
by R0B » 31 Oct 2005, 17:10

after how many miles is it best to change...

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Last post by R0B
01 Nov 2005, 00:26
waterpump belt

Last post by R0B « 01 Nov 2005, 00:23
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by R0B » 27 Oct 2005, 21:43

any tips on how to get the bu**er on...oh yeh its a 1.6td

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Last post by R0B
01 Nov 2005, 00:23
Starter motor! grrrr

Last post by TD « 31 Oct 2005, 20:31
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by vanagonjon » 29 Oct 2005, 08:05

I seem to be replacing starters on my 1.6TD as a bit of a hobby. At the moment i'm just getting a familiar click from the engine compartment when I...

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Last post by TD
31 Oct 2005, 20:31
How easy to change clutch master cylinder.

Last post by Sven « 31 Oct 2005, 19:58
Replies: 4
by Sven » 31 Oct 2005, 13:50

Time has come for it to be done.... any special tricks needed??????
Sven

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Last post by Sven
31 Oct 2005, 19:58
2.1 exhaust modification

Last post by Dai « 31 Oct 2005, 19:32
Replies: 9
by jools » 28 Oct 2005, 12:22

Hi, i am pleased with my t25 2.1, especially since Steve Shaw fitted a gas system.

I love the sound of VW engine's exhausts but the silencer is very...

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Last post by Dai
31 Oct 2005, 19:32
Fuel pumps

Last post by cumbriankeith « 31 Oct 2005, 16:18
Replies: 2
by cumbriankeith » 31 Oct 2005, 10:47

When I drained the oil from my 2 litre Aircooled CU engine over the weekend, I found that it had increased in capacity to about 5+ litres rather than...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
31 Oct 2005, 16:18
clutch fluid.

Last post by sixsprings « 30 Oct 2005, 23:04
Replies: 3
by sixsprings » 30 Oct 2005, 19:32

how do i bleed the system?
thanks. tim :)

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Last post by sixsprings
30 Oct 2005, 23:04
Vacuum advance unit

Last post by Simon Baxter « 30 Oct 2005, 22:59
Replies: 4
by DaveG » 29 Oct 2005, 18:18

Hi all,

Could someone advise me where I can get a new vacuum advance unit for a 1900 engine.

I looked on the justcampers website, and can only...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
30 Oct 2005, 22:59
Gearbox / Clutch Query 1984 W/C

Last post by richnewton « 28 Oct 2005, 17:57
Replies: 5
by richnewton » 19 Oct 2005, 19:01

Brother in law has a problem with gear selection on his 1.9. Hard to select 1st, 2nd and reverse. got trailered home with the aa guy saying he...

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Last post by richnewton
28 Oct 2005, 17:57
lowering camber and tracking

Last post by jools « 28 Oct 2005, 17:05
Replies: 2
by jools » 28 Oct 2005, 12:10

Hi peeps, I'm a newbie to this forum ,,,,,,,,,,,,, yooo hooo everybody

I want to lower my t25 by 50mm or so and I want to know what that will do to...

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Last post by jools
28 Oct 2005, 17:05
gearboxes....

Last post by scoobys « 28 Oct 2005, 07:33
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by scoobys » 27 Oct 2005, 12:20

got a '90 panelvan with a 4 speed 1900 cc, with a knackered g/box... will a '87 diesel 4 speed box or an earl 'x' plate Aircooled 4 speed unit fit...

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Last post by scoobys
28 Oct 2005, 07:33
Water system cleanliness

Last post by lone gunman « 26 Oct 2005, 22:23
Replies: 2
by badger » 26 Oct 2005, 20:51

Anyone got any advice regarding keeping the water system/pipework clean during the cold season?
The van's not likely to be used much, so should i...

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Last post by lone gunman
26 Oct 2005, 22:23
3 new engines and still overheating

Last post by Joking Westy « 26 Oct 2005, 15:53
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by Joking Westy » 25 Oct 2005, 11:54

Hi All
About 6 months ago my partner and i bought a LHD 1.9i Westfalia Joker. The engine was tired and needed new hydrolic tappets. As it was a high...

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Last post by Joking Westy
26 Oct 2005, 15:53
Any hints on getting the steering column off?

Last post by thelmathewondervan « 26 Oct 2005, 12:40
Replies: 6
by NeedABus » 24 Oct 2005, 10:01

Can't undo the bloody shear bolts :(

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Last post by thelmathewondervan
26 Oct 2005, 12:40
Timing?

Last post by aircooler80 « 26 Oct 2005, 10:57
Replies: 3
by aircooler80 » 25 Oct 2005, 12:37

Hi , I have recently bought an old aircooler.
Ive been told to advance my timing on me engine. Which way do I turn the distributor, clockwise or...

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Last post by aircooler80
26 Oct 2005, 10:57
Air in coolant

Last post by hanloncole « 26 Oct 2005, 10:28
Replies: 4
by ozzy » 24 Oct 2005, 12:22

I keep getting air into the cooling system and have to bleed the said system every 2 months or so.
Im not losing any coolant and its clear with no...

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Last post by hanloncole
26 Oct 2005, 10:28
van won't start, pls help

Last post by kathyshack « 25 Oct 2005, 15:03
Replies: 7
by kathyshack » 21 Oct 2005, 17:04

I've just driven the back from from manchester to bolton, and as i go there the van cutout. I tried restarting it, it struggled but started...

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Last post by kathyshack
25 Oct 2005, 15:03
and now ... can I get the heater motor out ...

Last post by NeedABus « 24 Oct 2005, 19:00
Replies: 2
by NeedABus » 24 Oct 2005, 12:01

.. without removing the whole heater unit?

I'm trying, but I suspect there is a screw at the back which will mean dropping the whole thing :cry:

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Last post by NeedABus
24 Oct 2005, 19:00
diesel engine tuning

Last post by MacWilliam « 24 Oct 2005, 16:40
Replies: 7
by airhead » 18 Oct 2005, 14:49

The engine in my van is a 1588cc turbocharged mechanically injected diesel engine which puts out 70bhp. Not a lot when you consider the van weighs...

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Last post by MacWilliam
24 Oct 2005, 16:40
Gear linkage set up

Last post by Mocki « 24 Oct 2005, 10:35
Replies: 3
by Monkey » 22 Oct 2005, 21:01

just helped a friend fit a recon 5 speed box and recon all the gear linkage. All ok but having a bit of trouble setting up the linkage. We can get...

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Last post by Mocki
24 Oct 2005, 10:35
cruise control

Last post by KevH « 23 Oct 2005, 16:32
Replies: 2
by KevH » 22 Oct 2005, 16:19

can anyone offer an idiot proof explanation of the vacuum hose connections for hte cruise control unit??

don't seem to be able to get it to work,...

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Last post by KevH
23 Oct 2005, 16:32
coolant hose diameter

Last post by Hacksawbob « 21 Oct 2005, 14:10
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by Hacksawbob » 21 Oct 2005, 10:33

Does anyone know what size of jubilee clip I need for securing the large front to back plastic coolant hose to the rubber hose at the rear. Ta

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Last post by Hacksawbob
21 Oct 2005, 14:10
dg,dj,df?????????

Last post by andysimpson « 19 Oct 2005, 21:22
Replies: 4
by slugbelly » 16 Oct 2005, 19:54

can any body tell me if the block on a Dj(2.1) is different to that of a DG or DF . I have the DJ stripped but unfortunately one of the hydraulic...

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Last post by andysimpson
19 Oct 2005, 21:22
Exhaust Query

Last post by protexblue « 19 Oct 2005, 15:30
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by dragonfire709 » 19 Oct 2005, 10:32

Someone posted a reply to a topic on the old forum, but i didnt get any of their details!

My query is about repolacing my current exhaust on a us...

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Last post by protexblue
19 Oct 2005, 15:30
STEERING WHEEL

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT « 19 Oct 2005, 15:05
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by TOMMY THE CAT » 18 Oct 2005, 16:12

Will a caravelle wheel fit straight on me bus or is this a daft question?1983 d slow ass. My wheel is abit crappy.
Ta :lol:

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Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
19 Oct 2005, 15:05
That extra coolant reservoir tank thingy.

Last post by TD « 18 Oct 2005, 21:06
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by purplechugster » 18 Oct 2005, 11:15

hello there... A problem I've had with my van for ages but can't seem to fix...

I've got a 1.6l diesel. It runs fine (*touch wood*) and the...

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Last post by TD
18 Oct 2005, 21:06
coolant pipes

Last post by HarryMann « 18 Oct 2005, 10:28
Replies: 4
by southcoastwesty » 16 Oct 2005, 16:44

any advice on replacing the metal coolant pipes on my 1985 petrol would be apreciated. Have seen the earlier post on this subject and would like to...

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Last post by HarryMann
18 Oct 2005, 10:28
T25 Exhaust

Last post by Blingpanzer « 17 Oct 2005, 12:11
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by syncrorob » 16 Oct 2005, 16:56

Hi
Anybody know if it's possible to get 4 or 2 tip exhausts for a 2.1 T25?

Cheers
Rob

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Last post by Blingpanzer
17 Oct 2005, 12:11
Suspension Polybushes?

Last post by HarryMann « 15 Oct 2005, 17:17
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by Blingpanzer » 11 Oct 2005, 11:10

And as I emerge bleary-eyed into the new dawn of Club 80-90, I trip over the dog and drop my BLT. B*ggrit :)

Anyway...

Does anyone know where I...

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Last post by HarryMann
15 Oct 2005, 17:17
suspension height of blue/whitestars???

Last post by Anonymous « 14 Oct 2005, 16:54
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by moonshine » 13 Oct 2005, 18:23

anybody know the height of a standard whitestar?any measurement will do,so I can suss out how low mine's been put.
apparently they're 30mm lower from...

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Last post by Anonymous
14 Oct 2005, 16:54
Duct tape or exhaust bandage???

Last post by tobzman « 14 Oct 2005, 11:00
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by tobzman » 13 Oct 2005, 08:46

One of the heater pods on my a/c bus has completely disintegrated (mushroom vent rusted away and some of the surrounding metal). I'm not sure if I'll...

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Last post by tobzman
14 Oct 2005, 11:00
T3 steering wheel

Last post by guz « 13 Oct 2005, 23:37
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by moonshine » 12 Oct 2005, 10:15

Hi,I've just bought a porsche 944 (1988) steering wheel for my 1989/90 T3.
Upon removing the Carat steering wheel,I noticed the Porsche one doesn't...

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Last post by guz
13 Oct 2005, 23:37
Fuel Pump

Last post by rob356 « 12 Oct 2005, 18:12
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by rob356 » 11 Oct 2005, 19:11

I replaced the fuel pump on my 1.9 DG tonight and now it won't start.

Is there more than one type of pump for the 1.9? If not I guess i've got the...

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Last post by rob356
12 Oct 2005, 18:12
Handbrake

Last post by Anonymous « 11 Oct 2005, 14:40
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by Flibbertigibbet » 11 Oct 2005, 07:47

I have a lot of play on my handbrake in fact far too much, can i adjust it or do I need a new cable ?

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Last post by Anonymous
11 Oct 2005, 14:40
Freeze & Release spray Bleed Nipples

Last post by Guest « 01 Jan 1970, 00:00
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by hanloncole » 10 Dec 2006, 20:32

Anyone used Loctite Freeze and release spray to undo rusted so;id brake bleed nipples. Will this work or is it going to crack caliper casting or...

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01 Jan 1970, 00:00
Carb problem

Last post by Guest « 01 Jan 1970, 00:00
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by David Last » 15 May 2006, 18:42

My VW trained Mech. tells me the carb. choke pull down unit is u/s and he cannot source one frome his usual supplier, German and Swedish I think they...

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Last post by Guest
01 Jan 1970, 00:00
Me tappet's still tapping...

Last post by Guest « 01 Jan 1970, 00:00
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by Dan Wood » 10 May 2006, 16:32

The wiki isn't playing ball yet, so not sure where to get more info...

Thanks for listening to my engine folks and confirming that it probably is a...

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Last post by Guest
01 Jan 1970, 00:00
Alternator is crazy?

Last post by Guest « 01 Jan 1970, 00:00
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by Macflai » 28 Apr 2006, 09:43

A week ago I was watching while driving alternator light in the panel was lightly flashing... I tought voltage regulator ... Now I see the counter...

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01 Jan 1970, 00:00

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