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Piston Rings DJ engine

Last post by Pickles « 15 Mar 2006, 13:52
Replies: 11
by Pickles » 10 Mar 2006, 16:04

I have taken the head of my DJ wasserboxer due to low compression on one cylinder. Ring no 2 has broken into little pieces. Any ideas why this has...

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Last post by Pickles
15 Mar 2006, 13:52
Choke wont work!!!

Last post by shepster « 15 Mar 2006, 12:23
Replies: 3
by shepster » 13 Mar 2006, 08:21

I've changed the pull down unit but still no joy, van will start but won't tick over and you have to 'feather' the throttle until it's warm enough to...

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Last post by shepster
15 Mar 2006, 12:23
accelerater cable

Last post by banana « 15 Mar 2006, 09:14
Replies: 6
by Flibbertigibbet » 12 Mar 2006, 20:32

My pedal keeps sticking to the floor or not returning so I am getting a new cale and the rubber sheath bit......but I can not find the part on...

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Last post by banana
15 Mar 2006, 09:14
Need a new Vacum advance

Last post by Simon Baxter « 13 Mar 2006, 19:07
Replies: 2
by Die Bulli Familie » 13 Mar 2006, 13:46

I want to replace the vacum advance on my van. Just spoke to Euro car parts and they tell me there isn't one listed.

Does anyone know where I can...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
13 Mar 2006, 19:07
"Incomplete" Rear Spring.

Last post by T2Andy « 13 Mar 2006, 15:06
Replies: 12
by speleobod » 11 Mar 2006, 22:14

Just failed the MOT today on nothing much other than an incomplete rear O/S spring.

Is it usual for these to break??. Thought of having the lot out...

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Last post by T2Andy
13 Mar 2006, 15:06
Running hot

Last post by Mariner Man « 12 Mar 2006, 18:39
Replies: 5
by Mariner Man » 11 Mar 2006, 15:53

Right this could be a really dumb question but you dont know if you dont ask. My 1.6 diesel is running the temp gauge at about 3/4, however the...

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Last post by Mariner Man
12 Mar 2006, 18:39
Replacing upper wishbone bushes

Last post by mushroom « 11 Mar 2006, 20:58
Replies: 1
by mushroom » 11 Mar 2006, 14:45

Got the wishbone off the bus, ground the tackwelds off, but the bushes seem stuck fast.
Any hints and tips on how to remove them ?
Whack with a big...

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Last post by mushroom
11 Mar 2006, 20:58
Help ! bus won't start

Last post by vanjam « 11 Mar 2006, 01:45
Replies: 7
by mushroom » 09 Mar 2006, 11:07

2 litre CU air cooled, electronic ignition
Did some welding the other day and forogot to disconnect the battery :oops:
Bus has been standing for a...

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Last post by vanjam
11 Mar 2006, 01:45
Stainless steel exhaust

Last post by moonshine « 10 Mar 2006, 12:28
Replies: 14
by jojorose » 23 Nov 2005, 14:15

Anyone know where I can get one made. I know a bloke in Paignton but as I live in Sheffield I'd rather use someone local.

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Last post by moonshine
10 Mar 2006, 12:28
Rocker arm 2ltr aircool problem

Last post by camper « 09 Mar 2006, 19:21
Replies: 11
by camper » 25 Feb 2006, 16:39

I replaced the inlet valve for no 1 cylinder but the problem of the rocker arm screw tappet adjuster coming off the valve stem has not been...

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Last post by camper
09 Mar 2006, 19:21
Early Brake Pads

Last post by toomanytoys « 09 Mar 2006, 12:07
Replies: 7
by "Kamper" » 07 Mar 2006, 09:23

Hi All
Just a quick question. I understand that early vans can have one of two types of front brake calipers - do they all take the same pads??
Got...

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Last post by toomanytoys
09 Mar 2006, 12:07
temp + 5 speed

Last post by dajwid « 08 Mar 2006, 21:05
Replies: 10
by dajwid » 08 Mar 2006, 05:47

Hi I have been told that if I put a 5 speed box in my 1.6D the engine will run to hot.
Fact or fiction?

Where should the temp needle be, 12.00,...

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Last post by dajwid
08 Mar 2006, 21:05
real basic head gasket problem

Last post by Mocki « 08 Mar 2006, 18:37
Replies: 5
by pzcamper » 08 Mar 2006, 00:03

found that creamy white stuff behind the oil cap

so i guess it means the head gasket has gone

could it be any thing else ?

the engine is...

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Last post by Mocki
08 Mar 2006, 18:37
No ABS

Last post by Terry « 08 Mar 2006, 14:48
Replies: 5
by Terry » 03 Mar 2006, 09:55

Can anyone help?

ABS fault light on. Any simple checks before I bung it in to a dealer?

2.1 Syncro Westy.

Cheers

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Last post by Terry
08 Mar 2006, 14:48
servicing after standing

Last post by wookey « 07 Mar 2006, 15:41
Replies: 2
by wookey » 07 Mar 2006, 14:19

Hi all, just picked up a new t3. It has no service history so i assume it hasnt been done for a while.

Engine oil, gearbox oil, plugs filters leads...

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Last post by wookey
07 Mar 2006, 15:41
corroded power steering pipes

Last post by simoncummins « 06 Mar 2006, 20:44
Replies: 5
by cosvan » 06 Mar 2006, 13:59

anyone out there replaced the power steering pipes with rubber?
is it possible, whats involved. VW charge close to £200 for new ones.
any info would...

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Last post by simoncummins
06 Mar 2006, 20:44
gear linkage

Last post by Blingpanzer « 06 Mar 2006, 13:02
Replies: 20
by smavan » 26 Feb 2006, 21:46
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the rubber boot on the gearbox end of my gear linkage has split.Q how easy is it to replace and how does the balljoint come apart? 1.9 dg 4 speed box.
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Last post by Blingpanzer
06 Mar 2006, 13:02
confession: I am a gearbox killer-help me to reform

Last post by coppertop « 06 Mar 2006, 06:32
Replies: 5
by coppertop » 05 Mar 2006, 16:04

Really need your advice . :cry:
Yet another gearbox is about to die at my hands. I can't face searching for another and subjecting it to certain...

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Last post by coppertop
06 Mar 2006, 06:32
T25 1.9 waterboxer Cold start

Last post by vanjam « 06 Mar 2006, 01:17
Replies: 4
by wudi » 02 Mar 2006, 17:23

Its happened twice now. In extreme cold the car will run for approx. 1 min then cuts out and refuses to start again, it is turning over but not...

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Last post by vanjam
06 Mar 2006, 01:17
Yet another stainless exhaust Q

Last post by HarryMann « 06 Mar 2006, 00:57
Replies: 15
by ducksdeluxe » 12 Feb 2006, 16:11
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Has anyone tried Bluebirds SS exhaust

Any comments accepted :)
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Last post by HarryMann
06 Mar 2006, 00:57
When its cold

Last post by Cruz « 04 Mar 2006, 17:24
Replies: 3
by REDWEDGE » 04 Mar 2006, 17:16

When my wedge is cold there seems to be no auto choke and it seems to to be fire'in on 3 insted of all four, It can be a pit of a pain at junctions...

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Last post by Cruz
04 Mar 2006, 17:24
rear cab heating air cooled

Last post by dazzzer1 « 04 Mar 2006, 10:33
Replies: 1
by redstar » 01 Mar 2006, 12:15

another quick one from the stupid one.. :cry:
i want to increase the warm air flow into the cab area, can i
easily disconect the rear outlet for...

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Last post by dazzzer1
04 Mar 2006, 10:33
Ratio Rockers on Wasserboxer

Last post by HarryMann « 04 Mar 2006, 01:58
Replies: 1
by Pickles » 02 Mar 2006, 16:04

Any one fitted Ratio Rockers to there Wasserboxer
Any comments views Increase in performance.
I have seen some good reviews

as below

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Last post by HarryMann
04 Mar 2006, 01:58
Buzzer of doom... please help!

Last post by Cruz « 03 Mar 2006, 22:30
Replies: 10
by kathyshack » 03 Mar 2006, 18:24

Aaarrgh!
Was setting off to go to Lakes. Been out in van once earlier on, but had to turn round because of snow. It cleared up a bit, so we tried...

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Last post by Cruz
03 Mar 2006, 22:30
what is the oil regulator 1.6TD and where is it?

Last post by TD « 03 Mar 2006, 19:34
Replies: 7
by banana » 02 Mar 2006, 15:46

because I dont know

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Last post by TD
03 Mar 2006, 19:34
PURE BLACK GOLD!

Last post by excalibur « 03 Mar 2006, 18:46
Replies: 5
by TOMMY THE CAT » 28 Feb 2006, 19:16

Cant remember what oil I need to put in the van 1.6d also part no for fuel and oil filter would be smashing. :D
I actually change the oil every 6k...

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Last post by excalibur
03 Mar 2006, 18:46
Anti freeze and bleeding

Last post by excalibur « 03 Mar 2006, 18:28
Replies: 4
by excalibur » 03 Mar 2006, 16:11

This morning the van froze up. I was told it was anti frezed last month when I got it, but obviously not enough.

Hopefully it hasnt done any...

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Last post by excalibur
03 Mar 2006, 18:28
1.6td wouldnt start after -5 temp

Last post by banana « 03 Mar 2006, 18:09
Replies: 8
by banana » 03 Mar 2006, 10:38

This may soon be the end of the cold weather but today was the first time my engine wouldn't fire and bear in mind its got new everything on it on...

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Last post by banana
03 Mar 2006, 18:09
Alternator output

Last post by Mocki « 03 Mar 2006, 16:42
Replies: 1
by shepster » 03 Mar 2006, 13:54

Can anyone tell me what the output is meant to be? mine is 13.4v at the battery, i've been told it should be around 14.4v.

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Last post by Mocki
03 Mar 2006, 16:42
Intermittent 'ticking' on rear wheel or nearby.

Last post by tweeks « 02 Mar 2006, 23:54
Replies: 5
by speleobod » 25 Feb 2006, 22:00

Just appeared today....a kind of squeaky clunk from the nearside rear. not there all the time, in time with the speed of the vehicle but seems to...

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Last post by tweeks
02 Mar 2006, 23:54
Turbo Wasserboxer

Last post by Blingpanzer « 02 Mar 2006, 12:59
Replies: 5
by Pickles » 01 Mar 2006, 15:46

I have been on the site of schick tunning they do conversions on T3 (T25)
I remember a guy called Alex had a 163 hp conversion in his syncro...

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Last post by Blingpanzer
02 Mar 2006, 12:59
Exhaust Stud Size Please ...

Last post by Ian Hulley « 02 Mar 2006, 12:22
Replies: 4
by Ian Hulley » 27 Feb 2006, 10:34

Would some kindly soul please tell me the dimensions of a standard exhaust stud for a 1989 1.9DG.

I know they're M8, but what is the length of...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
02 Mar 2006, 12:22
FRAM OIL FILTERS

Last post by andysimpson « 28 Feb 2006, 21:14
Replies: 9
by Ye Olde Syncrospares » 25 Feb 2006, 12:29

dont use them their crap,had a 2.1 MV and a DJ come back with buzzer of doom on,change back to MAN filter sorted,so be warned,cj.

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Last post by andysimpson
28 Feb 2006, 21:14
Stuttering/flat spots DG 1.9

Last post by Blingpanzer « 28 Feb 2006, 15:44
Replies: 3
by Woodz » 23 Feb 2006, 16:56

My DG 1.9 started to stutter and have some quite bad flat spots on the way home from work today,previously it has been fine although it has seemed to...

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Last post by Blingpanzer
28 Feb 2006, 15:44
Over reving and knocking

Last post by pompey « 28 Feb 2006, 08:01
Replies: 8
by pompey » 27 Feb 2006, 09:07

I have a 1.7 diesel and this morning on the way to work i heard a loud knocking from the engine.

When I stopped and lifted the engine hatch i could...

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Last post by pompey
28 Feb 2006, 08:01
Clutch slip

Last post by excalibur « 26 Feb 2006, 22:22
Replies: 3
by snarl » 26 Feb 2006, 16:33

A new prob with my van that has started to get worse if though i tried hard to ignore it! The clutch feels like its slipping and the van is just...

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Last post by excalibur
26 Feb 2006, 22:22
smoking heater

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Feb 2006, 21:20
Replies: 2
by trickytroggle » 22 Feb 2006, 11:45

hello, me again
Can someone tell me is the heater and the heater blower separate?
Thanks

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Feb 2006, 21:20
Removal of spigot bearing....

Last post by lhd « 26 Feb 2006, 21:16
Replies: 7
by lhd » 25 Feb 2006, 00:29

Are any special tools needed to remove one of these. I have had constant Gear-box seal probs, so have been advised to change it.
many thanks...

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Last post by lhd
26 Feb 2006, 21:16
radiator size

Last post by clash460 « 26 Feb 2006, 19:18
Replies: 3
by clash460 » 26 Feb 2006, 14:32

is it true that there is a slight differance in size between a 2.1 and 1.9 waterboxer main coolant radiators
anyone help, thanks

member 1860

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Last post by clash460
26 Feb 2006, 19:18
Power steering

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 26 Feb 2006, 16:04
Replies: 1
by fatboy » 26 Feb 2006, 12:41

How often do power steering set-ups for a LHD come up??? :rofl

Any body know of an alternative method of easing the steering on a wedgey? :idea...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
26 Feb 2006, 16:04
More engine woes

Last post by Popeye- Doyle « 25 Feb 2006, 15:07
Replies: 16
by Woodz » 24 Feb 2006, 16:57
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Ok,follow on from my stuttering thread..it died on me completly about 500 metres from my house this morning,at first wouldnt fire at all,then after a...
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Last post by Popeye- Doyle
25 Feb 2006, 15:07
Engine Codes

Last post by Popeye- Doyle « 25 Feb 2006, 14:35
Replies: 3
by Popeye- Doyle » 23 Feb 2006, 20:31

I have a GW 1.9 Petrol engine in my 85 Westfalia Joker. I have been browsing through the engine codes in 'Wiki' and i was wondering (besides BHP) are...

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Last post by Popeye- Doyle
25 Feb 2006, 14:35
2000 cu heater quick question.

Last post by redstar « 25 Feb 2006, 14:29
Replies: 2
by redstar » 24 Feb 2006, 12:05

just a quick question please.. my 2000 i believe has all the heat ex on e.t.c. and changes from hot (ish) to cold in the cab. my prob is i am not...

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Last post by redstar
25 Feb 2006, 14:29
identifying source of engine from code..

Last post by Aidan « 25 Feb 2006, 13:48
Replies: 4
by daydream-believer » 24 Feb 2006, 17:28

I believe that the engine in my 1.6d isn't the original, so have located the engine code, which is indeed a CS. Does this mean that its donor from...

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Last post by Aidan
25 Feb 2006, 13:48
recon engine 1.6Td oil scare

Last post by banana « 24 Feb 2006, 20:24
Replies: 5
by banana » 23 Feb 2006, 11:40

Ive had a recon in now for 3000 miles. I check my oil every now and then and did so a few weeks back adding about 1 litre to get the dip stick level...

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Last post by banana
24 Feb 2006, 20:24
Couple of newbie questions ? wrong exhaust ?

Last post by stuckin88 « 24 Feb 2006, 20:08
Replies: 1
by Jones » 24 Feb 2006, 14:28

Hi I've recently bought a 1985 left hand drive Westfalia which has been messed around with a bit in the engine compartment :?

From what people on...

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Last post by stuckin88
24 Feb 2006, 20:08
2ltr aircool tappet problem

Last post by camper « 24 Feb 2006, 19:19
Replies: 3
by camper » 21 Feb 2006, 17:44

I replaced valves on the cylinder heads refitted heads. bleed tappets and adjusted ie two turns refitted engine.Its been running took it out for a...

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Last post by camper
24 Feb 2006, 19:19
diesel turbo problems

Last post by Diamond Hell « 24 Feb 2006, 14:35
Replies: 9
by slinkyboat » 21 Feb 2006, 21:40

Hi,
can anyone help me with my 1.6 td crewcab. I got the van as a restoration, initial phase is to get it through an MOT without spending too much to...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
24 Feb 2006, 14:35
Is this a standard hose setup ?

Last post by andylen « 23 Feb 2006, 18:03
Replies: 7
by Jones » 21 Feb 2006, 11:22

Hi everyone I've been reading the forum for a while but this is my first post as I now have a camper :D

Its a 1985 American import Westfalia :D at...

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Last post by andylen
23 Feb 2006, 18:03
Replacement carbs

Last post by skell « 23 Feb 2006, 12:53
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by Mark II » 13 Feb 2006, 14:49

I am 'The artist formerly known as burnso' TAFKAB for short :wink:

Long time no post, but I've had no pooter or email for quite some time!

Just...

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Last post by skell
23 Feb 2006, 12:53

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