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idle stabilser unit problem

Last post by TimL « 08 Feb 2006, 19:53
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by TimL » 08 Feb 2006, 19:15

1980 t25 2 litre air cooled. the stabilser unit has been by passed by join the two sockets together as you would for setting timing. i have tried...

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Last post by TimL
08 Feb 2006, 19:53
Ride quality...

Last post by shepster « 08 Feb 2006, 15:43
Replies: 8
by Hdickins » 08 Feb 2006, 11:37

Well - I suppose I've got used to a bumpy ride. But I'm also kinda fed up with it. My old bay was so much better!
I suppose the fact that our vans...

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Last post by shepster
08 Feb 2006, 15:43
Washer for top of fuel pump 1.6 deisel

Last post by uglyboatman « 08 Feb 2006, 14:06
Replies: 2
by uglyboatman » 08 Feb 2006, 08:24

Anyone know where i can get replacement copper ? washers for the connector point where the fuel line comes into the fuel pump on a 1.6d ? its the...

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Last post by uglyboatman
08 Feb 2006, 14:06
springloaded pushrod tubes

Last post by Frostbus « 07 Feb 2006, 20:16
Replies: 6
by Frostbus » 01 Feb 2006, 20:50

hi
had Aircooled for years now have a waterboxer and love it, but it has an oil leak round the pushrod tubes
can any one tell me where i can get...

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Last post by Frostbus
07 Feb 2006, 20:16
cooling a 2ltr Aircooled

Last post by camper « 07 Feb 2006, 17:55
Replies: 11
by Pilks » 01 Jan 2006, 19:00

anyone got suggestions on the best way of further cooling the engine of my 2ltr Aircooled.

Am starting to consider changing the oil cooler for a...

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Last post by camper
07 Feb 2006, 17:55
anti roll bar swap

Last post by trundletruc « 06 Feb 2006, 21:22
Replies: 5
by Frostbus » 01 Feb 2006, 22:46

hi
me again have replaced the antiroll bar on my 85 velle with a later type , straight not cranked links.
all seems to work ok but had to use the...

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Last post by trundletruc
06 Feb 2006, 21:22
Which clutch

Last post by stuckin88 « 06 Feb 2006, 17:45
Replies: 1
by TechtroT25 » 06 Feb 2006, 16:48

Can anyone help just been on the phone to GSF to get a new clutch for me bus ( very early 1983 dg 5 speed) they inform me that there are 2 clutch...

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Last post by stuckin88
06 Feb 2006, 17:45
Diesel starting problems

Last post by Hdickins « 06 Feb 2006, 10:55
Replies: 7
by Hdickins » 28 Jan 2006, 13:52

My 1.6TD is having difficulties. It turns over ok and I think the glow-plugs are ok too (it normally starts on the button - and they wouldn't have...

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Last post by Hdickins
06 Feb 2006, 10:55
t25 Aircooled heater

Last post by cumbriankeith « 06 Feb 2006, 10:23
Replies: 4
by TimL » 05 Feb 2006, 21:26

just bought a Aircooled 1980 westy there is liitle heat coming out of the cab dash vents (only the ones near side window) heater exchangers and tubes...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
06 Feb 2006, 10:23
Mystery White smoke.

Last post by Flibbertigibbet « 05 Feb 2006, 19:40
Replies: 3
by OLLYSDAD » 05 Feb 2006, 11:03

Hi, I have a water cooled 2.0L T25 1987 not so long ago i was driving at about 60mph, then as i accelerated down a hill to 70 sudenly the road behind...

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Last post by Flibbertigibbet
05 Feb 2006, 19:40
Can diesel fuel go off?

Last post by daydream-believer « 05 Feb 2006, 19:29
Replies: 11
by daydream-believer » 29 Jan 2006, 16:32

Can some kind soul offer some advice to a van and diesel virgin.
I've taken the plunge and bought a 1983 1.6D.
She's been off the road since last...

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Last post by daydream-believer
05 Feb 2006, 19:29
Sunday morning tinker

Last post by DiscoDave « 05 Feb 2006, 16:48
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by zinfandel » 05 Feb 2006, 14:02

Out having a little tinker with the van this morning all seems wellish, but have a Q.
Ignition coil...

useing an ohmmeter and hayens manual :roll:...

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Last post by DiscoDave
05 Feb 2006, 16:48
advice fitting a polo 1.9d engine

Last post by Diamond Hell « 05 Feb 2006, 10:06
Replies: 2
by dridgy » 04 Feb 2006, 21:00

hi ive just purchased a polo 1.9 n/a diesel engine for my van.
but ive noticed that there are a lot more electrical wires on it.
theres wires going...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
05 Feb 2006, 10:06
Cutting out

Last post by yogi « 04 Feb 2006, 20:06
Replies: 6
by kaxov » 31 Jan 2006, 16:27

Just wanted to throw this tech question in.
I own a 1985 van 60ps 1.9 petrol engine baby. Starts fine whatever the weather and runs sweet until...

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Last post by yogi
04 Feb 2006, 20:06
High Revs

Last post by T'Onion « 03 Feb 2006, 23:11
Replies: 3
by EuanMac » 03 Feb 2006, 20:57

Why does my 1986 1915cc van sometimes run sweet as, then the next its running with high revs and even occasionally conk out all together at...

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Last post by T'Onion
03 Feb 2006, 23:11
ENGINE SWAP

Last post by NOT ANOTHER LEAK « 03 Feb 2006, 16:32
Replies: 1
by Navy_Blue » 03 Feb 2006, 16:28

Hi i'm thinking about buy a vw t25/t3, i'm looking for a diesel the only ones I've seen are 1.6. What I'm wondering is are these vans under powered...

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Last post by NOT ANOTHER LEAK
03 Feb 2006, 16:32
How does the oil get to the rocker?

Last post by T'Onion « 03 Feb 2006, 16:29
Replies: 2
by T'Onion » 03 Feb 2006, 11:00

How does the oil get to the rocker?

Is it just a case of the oil flows up the push rods and back down the tubes ?

Ta

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Last post by T'Onion
03 Feb 2006, 16:29
leak from heater into cab?1600 derv(none turbo)

Last post by Hacksawbob « 03 Feb 2006, 13:31
Replies: 2
by SteveO » 03 Feb 2006, 12:16

Hi,just bought my first t 25,to convert to camper couple of questions/help,cheers,first their appears to be a leak into cab,comeing from around...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
03 Feb 2006, 13:31
tech help

Last post by Tex Ritter « 03 Feb 2006, 13:02
Replies: 3
by devon-surfer » 01 Feb 2006, 20:04

Hi Guys, im not very mechanicaly minded, just love the driving around lol. Bus was in garage last week, and on my receipt it says 'Advise Exhaust has...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
03 Feb 2006, 13:02
diesel cold start

Last post by torz « 03 Feb 2006, 11:22
Replies: 6
by wkd » 26 Jan 2006, 14:17

Help!
1.6TD very hard to start on these cold mornings. Does that mean new heater plugs?
Access looks difficult. Do you have to remove the injection...

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Last post by torz
03 Feb 2006, 11:22
Gearbox Whirring.......... a***, Feck.

Last post by TechtroT25 « 02 Feb 2006, 22:43
Replies: 4
by Surfrider » 01 Feb 2006, 15:31

Its been doin it for about 1000 miles. Mmmmmmm. Do I source a complete recon or strip it down for a rebuild ? Recommendations please.

When puchasing...

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Last post by TechtroT25
02 Feb 2006, 22:43
replacement brakes for early van....

Last post by lhd « 02 Feb 2006, 22:41
Replies: 3
by lhd » 02 Feb 2006, 17:25

The disc's on my 83 westy have a big lip.
Also the caliper fitted are the teves kind. where can I source some disk's and calipers. Will the post 86...

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Last post by lhd
02 Feb 2006, 22:41
Exhaust recomendation?

Last post by T'Onion « 02 Feb 2006, 20:17
Replies: 6
by lone gunman » 31 Jan 2006, 19:15

It's new exhaust time, looking at the bundle from just kampers ...

Just Kampers Exhaust Bundle

Anyone any experiance of them, are they OK? any...

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Last post by T'Onion
02 Feb 2006, 20:17
left front is squeeky on the suspention.

Last post by HarryMann « 02 Feb 2006, 14:14
Replies: 3
by banana » 02 Feb 2006, 10:55

The left shock absorber (I think because the noise transmits into cab under the passenger seat) has just started to develop a wheezy noise when the...

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Last post by HarryMann
02 Feb 2006, 14:14
Steering Column problem

Last post by Louey « 02 Feb 2006, 09:15
Replies: 17
by Louey » 04 Jan 2006, 21:34
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My steering wheel rocks about a fair bit - ever since I changed from a standard wheel to one from an Audi :oops:

I refitted the standard wheel and...
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Last post by Louey
02 Feb 2006, 09:15
knocking noise???

Last post by HarryMann « 01 Feb 2006, 23:48
Replies: 11
by Van-Halen » 16 Jan 2006, 11:49

started friday. basically there is a knocking grinding sound coming from my van.

it only seems to happen in gear under load.

gounds like a...

11 Replies

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Last post by HarryMann
01 Feb 2006, 23:48
Brake pipe sizes

Last post by mike the van « 01 Feb 2006, 20:24
Replies: 4
by mike the van » 31 Jan 2006, 22:23

have taken the fuel tank off to get at the rust in the dimple, taking advantage of the tank being off one of the metal brake pipes is really badly...

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Last post by mike the van
01 Feb 2006, 20:24
Idle adjust screw doesn't seem to work?

Last post by sonic23 « 01 Feb 2006, 18:27
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by sonic23 » 31 Jan 2006, 12:09

Ok, after the running out of fuel fiasco, I changed the fuel filter. Now it seems the van (2L Aircooled) is idling too fast

I've wound back the idle...

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Last post by sonic23
01 Feb 2006, 18:27
oil leak

Last post by Arvi « 01 Feb 2006, 11:01
Replies: 2
by ermie571 » 31 Jan 2006, 20:15

:( hello again every one if it's not one thing it's another whilst tinkering with the dipstick tube (on the van)try to stop aleak as it has broken ,...

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Last post by Arvi
01 Feb 2006, 11:01
Shock absorbers - Fit 2nd hand or new?

Last post by HarryMann « 01 Feb 2006, 01:08
Replies: 10
by Cruz » 30 Jan 2006, 17:50

The shocks on the van are original and look a bit worse for wear especially a rear one that has rotted through

Picture

I aquired some free shocks...

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Last post by HarryMann
01 Feb 2006, 01:08
help! replacement diesel engine

Last post by Louey « 31 Jan 2006, 22:11
Replies: 11
by snailspace » 30 Jan 2006, 13:51

have 1983 t25 diesel, origionally 1.6 but we believe a 1.9 golf engine is in it now. this appears to have died (white smoke, mechanic says possibly a...

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Last post by Louey
31 Jan 2006, 22:11
AC Removal

Last post by Newbie « 31 Jan 2006, 21:43
Replies: 4
by Newbie » 31 Jan 2006, 20:17

Hello, I'm new here (hence the Newbie).
I just bought an '87 Syncro, and am planning to remove the AC. Are there any wires that are important for...

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Last post by Newbie
31 Jan 2006, 21:43
correct temp on 2ltr Aircooled

Last post by germman « 31 Jan 2006, 19:52
Replies: 18
by Pilks » 08 Dec 2005, 14:11
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Hi all
just about to fit a oil temp gauge to my 2ltr Aircooled, but I dont know what the normal temp it should be running at ?

The VDO gauge I have...
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Last post by germman
31 Jan 2006, 19:52
losing water

Last post by skell « 31 Jan 2006, 13:27
Replies: 6
by j_robi » 24 Jan 2006, 19:27

just wondering how much water the van should be using? just seem to have to be topping it up reguarly. the expansion tank is always full, but the...

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Last post by skell
31 Jan 2006, 13:27
Anti roll bar?

Last post by mike_gee32 « 30 Jan 2006, 21:42
Replies: 8
by benross » 26 Jan 2006, 17:48

Hi everyone,

I have been having a good look around the underside of my new bus. Im amazed at how clean and tidy it is- its spotless... Apart fom...

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Last post by mike_gee32
30 Jan 2006, 21:42
which exhausts

Last post by nelly « 30 Jan 2006, 20:22
Replies: 1
by bladesurf2 » 30 Jan 2006, 13:14

hi
i have a 1982 Aircooled t25 and have this exhaust on it at the moment:

but its blowing and want to change to some thing more quiet which one, i...

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Last post by nelly
30 Jan 2006, 20:22
diesel pump

Last post by hagzo « 30 Jan 2006, 17:00
Replies: 4
by hagzo » 30 Jan 2006, 10:27

currently looking at a t25 camper and the owner says -
'the engine runs very smooth; except right after the (cold) start it's a bit irregular....

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Last post by hagzo
30 Jan 2006, 17:00
starter motor

Last post by Louey « 30 Jan 2006, 10:16
Replies: 5
by Ray » 27 Jan 2006, 20:22

Took the van out today - first time for about five weeks. Stalled at m25 roundabout and starter motor wouldn,t turn - stuck in middle of traffic....

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Last post by Louey
30 Jan 2006, 10:16
idel problems

Last post by Aidan « 29 Jan 2006, 17:30
Replies: 1
by rayray » 28 Jan 2006, 12:07

hi can anyone advise me on a problem i have with my 2.1 dj westy
when cold she idels great but when warm she tends to idel fast at about 2000 rpm...

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Last post by Aidan
29 Jan 2006, 17:30
Corroded power steering pipes

Last post by Aidan « 29 Jan 2006, 17:25
Replies: 4
by pkm » 28 Jan 2006, 15:29

Hi,

I was hoping my first post to these forums would be about something other than a problem with my van!

My recently purchased van (1988 1.6 TD,...

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Last post by Aidan
29 Jan 2006, 17:25
4 speed 1.6TD

Last post by pimpdriver « 28 Jan 2006, 20:37
Replies: 6
by hagzo » 27 Jan 2006, 17:36

I'm looking at a 1989 camper at the moment that has a 1.6TD engine that has been fitted with a new 4 speed gearbox.

Will this affect the mpg greatly...

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Last post by pimpdriver
28 Jan 2006, 20:37
Usefull link for 1.6d engine people

Last post by T'Onion « 27 Jan 2006, 19:10
Replies: 21
by uglyboatman » 26 Jan 2006, 13:28
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Found this, if it has not come up before on the forum- might be useful for 1.6d engine owners

cheers
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Last post by T'Onion
27 Jan 2006, 19:10
Tips on changing the head gasket please

Last post by ringo « 27 Jan 2006, 18:17
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by ringo » 26 Jan 2006, 22:22

Hi,

I have to change the head gasket on my 1.7d. Can i remove the head with it in situ ? Or do i have to remove the engine ?

I will be getting it...

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Last post by ringo
27 Jan 2006, 18:17
engine trouble !

Last post by Ian Hulley « 26 Jan 2006, 13:53
Replies: 6
by Gavvan » 25 Jan 2006, 18:18

On the way home from work the red water light came on, as i was in a 1 way system i pulled into first street about 200 yds by which time clouds of...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
26 Jan 2006, 13:53
checking cranking speed/rpm on a diesel

Last post by uglyboatman « 26 Jan 2006, 13:24
Replies: 3
by uglyboatman » 26 Jan 2006, 08:56

Hi is it possible to check the cranking speed of a starter using a normal autotester/voltmeter- if so - how do you connect it up ?, mine have a...

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Last post by uglyboatman
26 Jan 2006, 13:24
gear box oil???

Last post by TechtroT25 « 26 Jan 2006, 12:57
Replies: 14
by ROBS T25 » 05 Jan 2006, 07:12

hi folks wonder do any of you know the best oil to put in my gearbox dont know wen it was last changed but needs doin i reckon its a 4 speed box 1.9...

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Last post by TechtroT25
26 Jan 2006, 12:57
What can cause cutting out at Idle- not carb related? 1.9 DG

Last post by futurecut « 26 Jan 2006, 11:15
Replies: 6
by futurecut » 24 Jan 2006, 23:42

It's dying when at a standstill or coming down through the gears to a stop. Just replaced the carb with a lower mileage one- i was going to do this...

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Last post by futurecut
26 Jan 2006, 11:15
problem ignition timing

Last post by HarryMann « 26 Jan 2006, 11:01
Replies: 8
by redstar » 22 Jan 2006, 20:04

after sorting advance/retard/vacuum pipes out i finally try to time up my 2000 1981 motor..... :? The figures in the haynes lying bible list 4-6 atdc...

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Last post by HarryMann
26 Jan 2006, 11:01
water pump (?) mystery

Last post by j_robi « 26 Jan 2006, 01:00
Replies: 4
by j_robi » 25 Jan 2006, 10:05

last night went to make a cup of tea to warm the belly, nothing came out of the tap
(yes there is water!!)
thought id leave it and sort it out in the...

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Last post by j_robi
26 Jan 2006, 01:00
Rocker shafts cu 2ltr engine question?

Last post by camper « 25 Jan 2006, 19:04
Replies: 2
by camper » 24 Jan 2006, 20:17

On reasemble of the rocker shafts on the 2ltr aircool cu engine my haynes manual does not show which way round the holes are for fitting on the...

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25 Jan 2006, 19:04

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