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Heater Blower

Last post by Blingpanzer « 23 Feb 2006, 08:05
Replies: 2
by ipaulog » 22 Feb 2006, 22:38

Driving home tonight and turned the blower up to 3 (11 would have been good) got a funny noise and it packed up 30 seconds later . Obvious/obscure,...

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Last post by Blingpanzer
23 Feb 2006, 08:05
thermostat brackets Aircooled? Aircooled

Last post by cumbriankeith « 23 Feb 2006, 00:03
Replies: 3
by TimL » 22 Feb 2006, 21:40

are they the same shape as earlier bay window 2 litres?

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Last post by cumbriankeith
23 Feb 2006, 00:03
turning a Aircooled type for engine manually?

Last post by cumbriankeith « 22 Feb 2006, 23:42
Replies: 2
by TimL » 22 Feb 2006, 20:34

auto electrician has traced my non starting fault to the dizzy so now need to fit replacement, to take out the dizzy i want the rotar arm to face the...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
22 Feb 2006, 23:42
rocker adjustment watercooled

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 22 Feb 2006, 09:40
Replies: 1
by Frostbus » 21 Feb 2006, 20:14

hi again
sorry for all the posts just seem to break everthing i touch on my bus!!.
Right i'm a bit paranoid now having just replaced rear two...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
22 Feb 2006, 09:40
Tuning 2.1 Wasserboxer

Last post by Pickles « 22 Feb 2006, 09:30
Replies: 6
by Pickles » 21 Feb 2006, 13:50

I am wanting more power from my current 2.1 DJ Engine
I like the engine do not want to change to Suburu, Porsche or other
Anybody got any ideas. I...

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Last post by Pickles
22 Feb 2006, 09:30
Replacement carb set up for 2L AC ?

Last post by pugwash « 22 Feb 2006, 07:54
Replies: 2
by pugwash » 20 Feb 2006, 09:12

Having just returned from DF and a bit shocked at fuel consumption, or rather cost of fuel prices, especially at Strensham services, anybody recomend...

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Last post by pugwash
22 Feb 2006, 07:54
help me stop overheating

Last post by Louey « 22 Feb 2006, 00:25
Replies: 26
by yankiecamper » 16 Feb 2006, 22:32
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evening all
right then ive got an 81 westey 1.6 tubro diesel which keeps on overheating on me its fine when i just drive around town and short trips...
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Last post by Louey
22 Feb 2006, 00:25
Knock....Knock...Who's there?....Trouble!!!!

Last post by ozzy « 21 Feb 2006, 22:59
Replies: 8
by KarlT » 21 Feb 2006, 12:06

Hi All

Here we have a 87' 2.1 (112bhp) digifant (I think) engine.

Only had it a few months but it sounded good, went good & had excellent...

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Last post by ozzy
21 Feb 2006, 22:59
Where can I get a Hand Primer Pump

Last post by Hdickins « 21 Feb 2006, 16:18
Replies: 4
by Hdickins » 21 Feb 2006, 14:36

After sorting out my diesel starting woes recently (thanks everyone)
It seems to me it would be a good idea to get hold of one of those hand-primer...

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Last post by Hdickins
21 Feb 2006, 16:18
Van hesitant and low co readings

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Feb 2006, 12:38
Replies: 9
by Die Bulli Familie » 18 Feb 2006, 19:25

My van is slightly hesitant whilst accelerating when the engine is warm but not up to running temperature. I've checked the timing, replaced fuel...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 Feb 2006, 12:38
Caravelle cutting out

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Feb 2006, 12:01
Replies: 7
by chano » 20 Feb 2006, 17:29

have a 15 year old VW Caravelle (2.1 petrol LHD)

Whilst driving on the motorway this morning, the engine cut-out.
No pre- coughing or spluttering,...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 Feb 2006, 12:01
wont start Aircooled 2litre

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 20 Feb 2006, 23:35
Replies: 3
by TimL » 19 Feb 2006, 21:31

1980 westy joker, i bought this recently. after driving it only a few times the camper decided to to suddendly stop. I thought to begin with it had...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
20 Feb 2006, 23:35
snapped accelerator cable?

Last post by Flibbertigibbet « 20 Feb 2006, 22:12
Replies: 9
by daydream-believer » 11 Feb 2006, 21:15

After resolving the starting probs a couple of weeks ago, the van has been driving lovely. Unfortunately driving home tonight, the accelerator just...

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Last post by Flibbertigibbet
20 Feb 2006, 22:12
Help! struggling with water pump on DG.....

Last post by Cate « 20 Feb 2006, 21:57
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by amazingdave » 18 Feb 2006, 10:28

Hello,

Any advice on taking off the water pump on a dg engine?

I took the water pump off my spare engine in the cellar and that was a bit of a...

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Last post by Cate
20 Feb 2006, 21:57
which plugs

Last post by TimL « 20 Feb 2006, 20:24
Replies: 2
by TimL » 19 Feb 2006, 21:45

i made a list of bits to by at dubfreeze i wanted bosch wcc7 plugs for a 2 litre GSF sold me wcc8 saying they were the correct ones in the past ive...

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Last post by TimL
20 Feb 2006, 20:24
Temperature linked to heater

Last post by lhd « 20 Feb 2006, 17:20
Replies: 5
by mile eater » 17 Feb 2006, 22:52

On a 1900 petrol engine (1989 G) my temperature gauge goes up when I turn off the heater and then goes back down again to normal when I turn the...

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Last post by lhd
20 Feb 2006, 17:20
Words of Encouragement please...

Last post by Artfuldubber « 20 Feb 2006, 14:27
Replies: 5
by Artfuldubber » 20 Feb 2006, 12:32

Now we all know that life with a van can be bumpy...but hells bells, it's draggin me down!...

Due to me car being off the road (currently replacing...

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Last post by Artfuldubber
20 Feb 2006, 14:27
Bleeding clutch

Last post by TechtroT25 « 19 Feb 2006, 18:34
Replies: 10
by TechtroT25 » 16 Feb 2006, 10:41

Can anybody help me here in the vain attemp to get out of buying a new clutch for me van thought i would try to bleed it so under the van i goes...

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Last post by TechtroT25
19 Feb 2006, 18:34
Starter motors

Last post by excalibur « 19 Feb 2006, 16:57
Replies: 9
by excalibur » 17 Feb 2006, 18:18

mine has just packed up.

Now I have managed to mackle it up so I can get off to Chesterfield tommorow, but does anyone know if they are the same as...

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Last post by excalibur
19 Feb 2006, 16:57
steering colum clip thing??

Last post by NOT ANOTHER LEAK « 18 Feb 2006, 16:29
Replies: 2
by supperbuk » 17 Feb 2006, 22:07

hi all
i was driving the van today and as cornering felt somthing fall on my leg .....found a spring clip thing ... i have worked out it has come of...

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Last post by NOT ANOTHER LEAK
18 Feb 2006, 16:29
T25 tacho and the pcb

Last post by Grun « 17 Feb 2006, 12:58
Replies: 10
by Sven » 13 Feb 2006, 12:18

like it says, to fit the tacho do i need the relevant printed circut board??
The tacho has a plug in the back with 4 pins and i cant seem to find the...

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Last post by Grun
17 Feb 2006, 12:58
ANYONE KNOW WOT THIS IS!!!!

Last post by TechtroT25 « 15 Feb 2006, 20:29
Replies: 9
by ROBS T25 » 09 Feb 2006, 20:09

for a few weeks now every so often my clutch pedal will go straight to the floor and wen i release the bite is at the bottom keep meaning to ask my...

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Last post by TechtroT25
15 Feb 2006, 20:29
Bollox bollox and more bollox

Last post by ozzy « 15 Feb 2006, 18:42
Replies: 11
by ozzy » 09 Feb 2006, 16:21

Just been out in the van first time for ages, Started second time ran brill.
Went shoppin with the missus even let her have a go.
Got home parked it...

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Last post by ozzy
15 Feb 2006, 18:42
where is brake fluid reservoir?

Last post by Cate « 15 Feb 2006, 16:50
Replies: 14
by shazzer49 » 12 Feb 2006, 12:47

Help, cant find a way of getting to reservoir. Book says under panel behind steering wheel, can anyone be a bit more specific as husband going nuts...

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Last post by Cate
15 Feb 2006, 16:50
2L air cooled twin carb setting up

Last post by kelco « 15 Feb 2006, 14:00
Replies: 2
by kelco » 11 Feb 2006, 05:41

hi all ,could some one send me a step by step instruction on how to set up the twin carbs on my 1981 air cooled,when i got it all the linkages were...

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Last post by kelco
15 Feb 2006, 14:00
Wheres my 1st and 2nd gears?

Last post by Borntoolate « 15 Feb 2006, 10:42
Replies: 4
by Borntoolate » 05 Feb 2006, 01:24

Well, this week I drove into a stableyard in 2nd, as usual, reversed into a space, then when I came out ,!st and 2nd gears had disappeared! No...

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Last post by Borntoolate
15 Feb 2006, 10:42
1.6TD Rev Counter - Not Working

Last post by angry vanagon « 14 Feb 2006, 23:32
Replies: 2
by T2Andy » 14 Feb 2006, 16:56

1.6TD Rev Counter not working.

What to look for?

Looked at the alternator, there is the normal wires plus a single one to a seperate terminal,...

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Last post by angry vanagon
14 Feb 2006, 23:32
1.6td JX Huge Turbo Lag Narrow Power Band

Last post by Simon Baxter « 14 Feb 2006, 18:59
Replies: 5
by Pickles » 13 Feb 2006, 15:17

I have been driving my 1.9td Syncro Doka for a couple of weeks and I can't believe how much Turbo Lag there is and how narrow the power band is. (The...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
14 Feb 2006, 18:59
nut and stud size

Last post by tobzman « 14 Feb 2006, 17:27
Replies: 4
by diviy » 14 Feb 2006, 00:15

finally got my merc alloys so waht size nuts i need plus what angle
rear studs how much longer
any other things a i need ta gerry

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Last post by tobzman
14 Feb 2006, 17:27
Drive Belt Pulley Removal - Help Please.

Last post by HarryMann « 14 Feb 2006, 15:10
Replies: 2
by Surfrider » 14 Feb 2006, 13:46

In the process of fitting pwer steering to me Quick Brick. Going well but have fallen at the last hurdle.

Racks all in and functioning, pumps in,...

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Last post by HarryMann
14 Feb 2006, 15:10
Snapped bolts and buggered threads

Last post by dingleyhythe « 14 Feb 2006, 13:19
Replies: 7
by Horza » 11 Feb 2006, 15:24

How often do you go to start a job on the van only to find some bodger has previously been there and buggered it up in advance?

I have just been out...

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Last post by dingleyhythe
14 Feb 2006, 13:19
Timing / Octane / MPG Question

Last post by Aidan « 14 Feb 2006, 11:36
Replies: 2
by KarlT » 13 Feb 2006, 19:52

Hi all

Put a new ( to me) dizzy on & while setting the timing noticed that Haynes recomends retarding the timing a little if running 95* unleaded....

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Last post by Aidan
14 Feb 2006, 11:36
clutch judder

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Feb 2006, 20:31
Replies: 2
by kevtherev » 13 Feb 2006, 17:55

Clutch replaced on the 15th may 2003.

when it's cold ,particularly, it judders at low rev slip.

there is obviously plenty of friction material...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 Feb 2006, 20:31
Fuel injection kit for 2ltr Aircooled

Last post by Flibbertigibbet « 13 Feb 2006, 20:23
Replies: 4
by Pilks » 13 Feb 2006, 18:23

Is this true???
Someone is selling a fuel injection kit on ebay for a 2ltr Aircooled. Would be intrested but ive never heard of this before. Has...

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Last post by Flibbertigibbet
13 Feb 2006, 20:23
Turbo upgrade?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 13 Feb 2006, 19:32
Replies: 2
by fireturk » 12 Feb 2006, 23:04

just wondering has anybody replaced the Turbo on a 1600Td,with a Turbo from a different vehicle and noticed any improvements, or are the Turbos non...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
13 Feb 2006, 19:32
1.7N/A Diesel Q's

Last post by TD « 13 Feb 2006, 19:22
Replies: 2
by Dan T » 13 Feb 2006, 18:55

Can't find much about these...(KY engine)

I sold on my 1.9DJ and had an MV2.1 for a while. I currently have a 2.4D T4 Syncro but fancy a T25...

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Last post by TD
13 Feb 2006, 19:22
Reluctant alternator output

Last post by lhd « 13 Feb 2006, 19:02
Replies: 6
by cumbriankeith » 11 Feb 2006, 15:53

Any of you auto sparky experts know anything about this?

When I start the engine there is no output from the blue tell-tale wire until I rev the...

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Last post by lhd
13 Feb 2006, 19:02
gear linkage

Last post by Blingpanzer « 13 Feb 2006, 08:06
Replies: 7
by komet » 12 Feb 2006, 18:15

I have an 85 hi top with a very vague gear change, it's pot luck weather u select 1st or 3rd

anyone no where i can get a gear linkage kit (not too...

7 Replies

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Last post by Blingpanzer
13 Feb 2006, 08:06
wheel bearing- how much movement

Last post by HarryMann « 12 Feb 2006, 13:38
Replies: 7
by Johnmck » 11 Feb 2006, 18:38

Hi checking my wheel bearings and have some slight movement when doing the 12.00 and 6.00 oclock shake.
However i don't know how much is excessive...

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Last post by HarryMann
12 Feb 2006, 13:38
Changing "fan" and water pump belts

Last post by brookie « 11 Feb 2006, 22:46
Replies: 2
by pimpdriver » 09 Feb 2006, 15:45

Hello,

1.6 TD - JX.

I tried to change my drive belts today, the water pump belt is well loose and the alternator belt is frayed.

After 1 hour I...

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Last post by brookie
11 Feb 2006, 22:46
squeaking/wining noise...?

Last post by Tex Ritter « 11 Feb 2006, 20:19
Replies: 8
by j_robi » 22 Jan 2006, 01:26

recently the van has started a slight squeaking noise as i go around corners (left and right), she is clearly trying to talk to me, but what is she...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
11 Feb 2006, 20:19
Gunson carb balancer

Last post by cumbriankeith « 11 Feb 2006, 19:24
Replies: 2
by cumbriankeith » 11 Feb 2006, 18:42

I've just got one of these on fleabay and I'm fairly sure it's missing something - there is nothing in the translucent orange scale gauge part. I've...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
11 Feb 2006, 19:24
WBX66 engine help

Last post by Simon Baxter « 11 Feb 2006, 16:18
Replies: 4
by pugwash » 11 Feb 2006, 12:35

Anyone knows about these engines? I have been told a Rob knows about them , anyone please?

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Last post by Simon Baxter
11 Feb 2006, 16:18
Master Cylinder Part Problem

Last post by Ivorblueun « 10 Feb 2006, 23:28
Replies: 1
by hanloncole » 07 Feb 2006, 22:28

Bought a new master cylinder they only appear to sell one type which has two tappings for two brake switches one for the rear light and one for the...

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Last post by Ivorblueun
10 Feb 2006, 23:28
2.0 exchanger removal

Last post by germman « 10 Feb 2006, 01:02
Replies: 7
by badger » 03 Feb 2006, 23:09

right, i've got an eber fitted, so i don't need the exhaust exchangers, but what's the best exhaust system to fit? want something that's gonna...

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Last post by germman
10 Feb 2006, 01:02
T25 1.6TD Turbo air dump valve hose

Last post by Diamond Hell « 09 Feb 2006, 23:15
Replies: 3
by brookie » 08 Feb 2006, 19:16

Does anyone know if I should fit a hose(VW p/n 068 103 493 AE) from my air dump/relief valve back to the inlet duct as pictured in Peter Russek's T25...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
09 Feb 2006, 23:15
Black gunk on carbs and manifolds

Last post by toolsntat « 09 Feb 2006, 23:14
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by toolsntat » 09 Feb 2006, 21:11

There is an oily gunk working its way down the outside from the top of the carbs and getting baked on to the manifolds. Is it possible that oil is...

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Last post by toolsntat
09 Feb 2006, 23:14
2.1 cylinder heads

Last post by russ « 09 Feb 2006, 16:42
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by russ » 09 Feb 2006, 16:39

Hi,

are the 2.1 and 1.9 cylinder heads interchangable? I notice on JK and GFS sites they have the same part number,

thanks.

Russ

2.1 Autosleeper

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Last post by russ
09 Feb 2006, 16:42
leaking master cylinder brake light

Last post by hanloncole « 09 Feb 2006, 16:15
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by hanloncole » 09 Feb 2006, 07:55

just can't get the thread bewtenn the new master cylinder and the new rake light to stop leaking. Any ideas, don't want to just keep tightening it....

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Last post by hanloncole
09 Feb 2006, 16:15
COOLING SYSTEM

Last post by cruiseyboy « 09 Feb 2006, 16:14
Replies: 5
by cruiseyboy » 07 Feb 2006, 17:29

Hey folks. I need some advice on my cooling system on my 1985, 1900cc Watercooled Van. If the van is moving and warm then it is fine. If however it...

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Last post by cruiseyboy
09 Feb 2006, 16:14

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