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Head gasket?

Last post by HarryMann « 23 Dec 2005, 02:27
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by bertiethered » 22 Dec 2005, 22:50

Having a few problems with my Bertie.
The alternator went.
The fan belt went and he over overheated.
The additional radiator pump went and pipes...

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Last post by HarryMann
23 Dec 2005, 02:27
still hard to start

Last post by uglyboatman « 22 Dec 2005, 21:05
Replies: 15
by uglyboatman » 21 Dec 2005, 08:24
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Hi been having a small problem with my 1.6d, it takes a lot of cranking before it will catch and start, thats using the cold start handle as well.

I...
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Last post by uglyboatman
22 Dec 2005, 21:05
Westfalia T253 Ã¢â‚¬â€œ faulty thermostat controller replacement ad

Last post by NOT ANOTHER LEAK « 22 Dec 2005, 17:17
Replies: 8
by irishkeet » 05 Dec 2005, 08:39

Hi all
I'm planning on buying a Westfalia T253 but the heater is not working.
The seller has said the thermostat controller is gone and has got a...

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Last post by NOT ANOTHER LEAK
22 Dec 2005, 17:17
HELP - Some kind of pump for the cooling system

Last post by paul1972 « 22 Dec 2005, 00:48
Replies: 13
by bertiethered » 19 Dec 2005, 21:02

I need help. Ive had some problems with the cooling system in my 1984 turbo diesel and have found out theres a pump thats leaking. theres a hose that...

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Last post by paul1972
22 Dec 2005, 00:48
Where can a spigot bearing go ?

Last post by ringo « 20 Dec 2005, 19:00
Replies: 7
by ringo » 17 Dec 2005, 22:47

Dudes,

I've just had my clutch replaced (well, not quite finished yet) and the mechanic tells me that i didn't have a spigot bearing. I should have...

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Last post by ringo
20 Dec 2005, 19:00
Ignition Timing

Last post by alden1957 « 20 Dec 2005, 09:51
Replies: 7
by jokerman » 20 Nov 2005, 15:43

Hello, I wonder if somebody can help?

I recently purchased a 1980 LHD Westfalia Joker and i am trying to put a few things right.

Can anybody tell...

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Last post by alden1957
20 Dec 2005, 09:51
Washer bottle/motor

Last post by Bloodbath « 20 Dec 2005, 08:32
Replies: 5
by Bloodbath » 17 Dec 2005, 13:34

any ideas where the motor is fitted for the washer bottle. mine has decided to only work intermittently, and i hope its the motor and not the switch...

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Last post by Bloodbath
20 Dec 2005, 08:32
studs

Last post by NOT ANOTHER LEAK « 19 Dec 2005, 22:24
Replies: 4
by NOT ANOTHER LEAK » 19 Dec 2005, 17:33

after reading a posting by ashman about leaks on a dg engine.does any one know,if the studs snap when you take the cylinder head off is it defo a new...

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Last post by NOT ANOTHER LEAK
19 Dec 2005, 22:24
DG Waterleaks!!!

Last post by smavan « 19 Dec 2005, 21:36
Replies: 6
by ashman » 19 Dec 2005, 08:41

My 1987 DG is leaking water from the head gaskets!!!

Is this a sign of a bigger internal problem or just a case of removing the offending articles...

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Last post by smavan
19 Dec 2005, 21:36
Another intermitant oil light

Last post by Hacksawbob « 19 Dec 2005, 19:53
Replies: 6
by Hacksawbob » 15 Dec 2005, 13:22

symptoms: oil light coming on increasingly bright approaching 3K RPM. If I use indicators, elecy windows, or wipers light goes out whilst in use and...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
19 Dec 2005, 19:53
2lta/c onto 16a/c gearbox

Last post by TechtroT25 « 19 Dec 2005, 19:26
Replies: 5
by TechtroT25 » 19 Dec 2005, 10:28

Hi peeps can anyone tell me if a 2lt a/c motor will fit onto a 1600a/c gearbox and will a 2lta/c gearbox fit onto a 1,9 DG Cheers :D

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Last post by TechtroT25
19 Dec 2005, 19:26
carb icing

Last post by HarryMann « 19 Dec 2005, 11:24
Replies: 9
by NEV » 18 Dec 2005, 10:17

can't stop my carb icing up at the moment.got no hot air pick up jacket on the exhaust anyone know a bodge that'll do for now

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Last post by HarryMann
19 Dec 2005, 11:24
2nd gear tricky when cold

Last post by Diamond Hell « 18 Dec 2005, 22:38
Replies: 19
by pimpdriver » 08 Dec 2005, 22:35
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Hi,

88E 1.6 Turbo Diesel panel van, 5 speed gearbox, 162k miles.

I have just had the gearbox oil changed, and now with the cold weather, I find it...
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Last post by Diamond Hell
18 Dec 2005, 22:38
1.6TD - pinhole leak in injector pipe!!! HELP

Last post by pimpdriver « 18 Dec 2005, 17:12
Replies: 13
by pimpdriver » 15 Dec 2005, 23:24

Hi,

1988 E reg, 1.6 turbo diesel (JX), 5 speed. 162k miles.

Heard a funny noise tonight, when I put my foot down. It rose and fell in time with the...

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Last post by pimpdriver
18 Dec 2005, 17:12
1987 T25 turbodiesel repair book

Last post by dajwid « 18 Dec 2005, 15:08
Replies: 7
by Pilgrim » 13 Dec 2005, 17:53

Hi all,

I'm new owner of a beautiful white T3 / T25 van. And looking hard for the manual, cause I know nothing about the technical specs, etc. Can...

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Last post by dajwid
18 Dec 2005, 15:08
Whirring noise

Last post by Hacksawbob « 16 Dec 2005, 22:59
Replies: 1
by TechtroT25 » 16 Dec 2005, 22:33

Me gearbox is making a whirring noise used to be only in third but seems to have spread to the rest gears are selecting fine and seems to go quieter...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
16 Dec 2005, 22:59
clutch problems in sw wales

Last post by sendiw « 16 Dec 2005, 14:45
Replies: 18
by j_robi » 07 Nov 2005, 10:24
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after being a leaving the van for the weekend, i return to find that the clutch pedal goes straight to the floor, and now obviously wont engage any...
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Last post by sendiw
16 Dec 2005, 14:45
engine mounts

Last post by Anonymous « 15 Dec 2005, 22:18
Replies: 4
by andunp » 15 Dec 2005, 10:21

i know its not a t25 but its still a vw so come on guys gimme your advice

right ive just replace all my engine mounts on my mk1 golf with poly ones...

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Last post by Anonymous
15 Dec 2005, 22:18
Glow plug advice please!

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 15 Dec 2005, 08:28
Replies: 9
by orcecaveman » 13 Dec 2005, 23:06

Ok, at long last im on the road with my crewcab, I wont bore you all with the results of my overheating saga, but just to say, with a new cyl head im...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
15 Dec 2005, 08:28
help please

Last post by orcecaveman « 14 Dec 2005, 20:12
Replies: 3
by voyageur » 14 Dec 2005, 11:54

Hi folks my misery started when my cylinder head had cracked
I bought a complete one from partsland international, someone told me
That I should...

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Last post by orcecaveman
14 Dec 2005, 20:12
tdi clutch

Last post by Russel « 14 Dec 2005, 07:14
Replies: 1
by angry vanagon » 13 Dec 2005, 21:46

Hi could anyone tell me what i need to upgrade to a 228mm clutch to suit the extra torque of the tdi motor? is there a best way preferably using vw...

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Last post by Russel
14 Dec 2005, 07:14
ford weber onto a 1.9DG ?

Last post by guz « 14 Dec 2005, 00:33

by guz » 14 Dec 2005, 00:33

i'm sure some modification will be
needed but will it go on and is it worth
the hassle ? or do i flog it on ?

(off a sierra 2L BTW)

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Last post by guz
14 Dec 2005, 00:33
1.9 DF MPH

Last post by Anonymous « 13 Dec 2005, 17:20
Replies: 13
by starspider » 08 Dec 2005, 19:22

Newbie numpty question got a crew cab with a 1.9 DF :( engine with a 4 speed box. What sort of top speed should I get, at the moment it will only do...

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Last post by Anonymous
13 Dec 2005, 17:20
gear box swap

Last post by Anonymous « 13 Dec 2005, 14:26
Replies: 3
by acheyvan » 11 Dec 2005, 15:39

hi everybody can a 4 speed gear box from a diesel pickup fit into a 1.9 petrol panel van and if not what do i have to change

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Last post by Anonymous
13 Dec 2005, 14:26
Stutter

Last post by skell « 13 Dec 2005, 13:22
Replies: 8
by munroman » 21 Nov 2005, 22:25

1983
1915cc DF
LHD
Reimo Conversion

My first post.

The van pulls well, but sometime there is a 'stutter' as if the brakes have come on a little....

8 Replies

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Last post by skell
13 Dec 2005, 13:22
Gearbox filler plug

Last post by skell « 13 Dec 2005, 11:04
Replies: 11
by Charlie40 » 11 Dec 2005, 19:10

Hi, Can anyone tell me what size allen key is the gearbox filler plug , or even better just kampers part number for such a beast. :oops:

Van is...

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Last post by skell
13 Dec 2005, 11:04
Cylinder head leak further advice wanted

Last post by Hacksawbob « 11 Dec 2005, 22:00
Replies: 2
by Hacksawbob » 11 Dec 2005, 20:34

I've traced the source of the leak it seems to be coming form the upper front right cylinder head bolt (under the air filter) do I tghten the bolt...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
11 Dec 2005, 22:00
2.1 dj engine idle problem

Last post by rayray « 11 Dec 2005, 16:14
Replies: 9
by rayray » 05 Dec 2005, 21:54

hi can anyone help i have a problem with my 1988 2.1 fuel injected westy its fitted with the digijet system.
the bus will not idle when cold i have...

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Last post by rayray
11 Dec 2005, 16:14
Heating in a T25 Aircooled

Last post by gwa « 10 Dec 2005, 23:28
Replies: 2
by gwa » 10 Dec 2005, 18:10

Hello,

I am having trouble getting any hot air into the front of my van, it is a T25 1.9 Aircooled. The Heat exchangers were replaced by a mechanic...

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Last post by gwa
10 Dec 2005, 23:28
odd noise

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Dec 2005, 18:26
Replies: 4
by jed the spread » 08 Dec 2005, 13:10

i got in the van this morning and a noise like a scaffold tube being tickeled with a spanner is coming from around the water pump area of my 2.1...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Dec 2005, 18:26
Automatic chokes

Last post by Flibbertigibbet « 10 Dec 2005, 18:00
Replies: 6
by jagsman » 08 Dec 2005, 23:09

Hello all, first up van details:

1982, 2litre Aircooled automatic, petrol. Sorry, can't remember engine code.

Now for the science bit...

I'm...

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Last post by Flibbertigibbet
10 Dec 2005, 18:00
Dash heater problem...advice wanted

Last post by Ivorblueun « 09 Dec 2005, 22:17
Replies: 1
by malverner » 09 Dec 2005, 20:55

the 3 setting fan next to the heater has packed up (the heater is fine). What's it likely to be? Fuse, switch, other? Advice welcome thanks.

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Last post by Ivorblueun
09 Dec 2005, 22:17
bloody alternater!!!!

Last post by cumbriankeith « 09 Dec 2005, 20:13
Replies: 3
by ROBS T25 » 09 Dec 2005, 06:56

hi folks well went to my van yesterday and my battery light was staying on so checked all i could and boiled it down to the alternater so called my...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
09 Dec 2005, 20:13
Is this the right timing mark?

Last post by Kermit « 09 Dec 2005, 17:00
Replies: 3
by voyageur » 07 Dec 2005, 21:38

Hi could someone confirm if this timing marks on diesel injection pump mounting plate (JX ENGINE) is correct
Sorry for the picture the mark on the...

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Last post by Kermit
09 Dec 2005, 17:00
question

Last post by delboy « 08 Dec 2005, 21:56
Replies: 4
by delboy » 08 Dec 2005, 19:47

hi ive moved my petrol cap to the front of van, do i need exspansion bottles that r on both sides under arches ????

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Last post by delboy
08 Dec 2005, 21:56
heater control valve question

Last post by purplechugster « 08 Dec 2005, 16:07
Replies: 8
by uglyboatman » 04 Dec 2005, 22:05

while doing some checks on the van yesterday i thought i would see if i could find out why the van needs topping up with coolant quite a lot, because...

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Last post by purplechugster
08 Dec 2005, 16:07
Td turbo feed pipe from sump

Last post by HarryMann « 07 Dec 2005, 22:00
Replies: 5
by Hairbear » 06 Dec 2005, 20:30

What size and pitch is the threaded hole in td sump?

Am using td sump for na engine and need to block it off.

Cheers

Gareth

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Last post by HarryMann
07 Dec 2005, 22:00
brake pipes & flaring

Last post by toomanytoys « 07 Dec 2005, 17:20
Replies: 8
by Diamond Hell » 05 Dec 2005, 10:03

I need to replace the hard brake lines on a bus.

What sort of brake line should I buy? - size and type, if you would.

What's the spec of the unions...

8 Replies

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Last post by toomanytoys
07 Dec 2005, 17:20
turbo diesel cold start handle - what is it for?

Last post by R0B « 07 Dec 2005, 15:52
Replies: 15
by pimpdriver » 29 Oct 2005, 18:56
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Hi,

My 1.6 Turbo diesel T25 has a cold start handle.

Bit of a stupid question, but when and how should I use it? Is it like a petrol car...
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Last post by R0B
07 Dec 2005, 15:52
Tickover adjustment?

Last post by HarryMann « 07 Dec 2005, 01:58
Replies: 3
by SteveW » 06 Dec 2005, 18:23

How do I adjust the tickover on my 2.1 Fuel injected T3 I have no idea what engine code it is but the van was registered on the 31st december 1991 if...

3 Replies

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Last post by HarryMann
07 Dec 2005, 01:58
MV - mis-fire - help!

Last post by Aidan « 06 Dec 2005, 22:26
Replies: 9
by Diamond Hell » 01 Dec 2005, 23:22

Right i've just fitted a replacement silencer and J-pipe and mine were well beyond the end of their lives. The remaining new-ness was rubbed off them...

9 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
06 Dec 2005, 22:26
poor starting ?

Last post by uglyboatman « 06 Dec 2005, 20:32
Replies: 11
by uglyboatman » 01 Dec 2005, 08:27

My 1.6d has a problem starting at the moment, which im putting down to the cold ? At first i thought the problem was with the starter but the starter...

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Last post by uglyboatman
06 Dec 2005, 20:32
Advice wanted

Last post by Blingpanzer « 06 Dec 2005, 13:16
Replies: 7
by ducksdeluxe » 05 Dec 2005, 16:48

Recently bought a 2.1 watercooled T3 and although Im pleased with the performance I would like to improve it
I want to keep the 2.1 but seriously...

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Last post by Blingpanzer
06 Dec 2005, 13:16
What is it?

Last post by sixsprings « 05 Dec 2005, 21:06
Replies: 8
by glennyboy2 » 05 Dec 2005, 15:03

I have a 1988 panel van. 1.7 diesel. Just to the left of the steering wheel. at about knee height on the dash, is a pull out thing like a choke....

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Last post by sixsprings
05 Dec 2005, 21:06
Where do I get engine hoses for 1.9 petrol?

Last post by skell « 05 Dec 2005, 18:13
Replies: 2
by Orange Ratty » 03 Dec 2005, 11:47

One of my short hoses broke in the engine and spewed water allover the spark plugs which stalled my van. When I looked at the other hoses and the...

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Last post by skell
05 Dec 2005, 18:13
fitting a w/c lump into an a/c van

Last post by Diamond Hell « 05 Dec 2005, 15:28
Replies: 1
by scoobys » 05 Dec 2005, 13:36

on the same lines as my thread bout the box, is it possible to fit the w/c lump from the panel into the Aircooled camper, the body mods are easy as...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
05 Dec 2005, 15:28
Is there any way to tell if a gearbox is ok??

Last post by vanagonjon « 05 Dec 2005, 13:18
Replies: 2
by vanagonjon » 05 Dec 2005, 13:00

Hi, I've just bought a big pile of assorted spares for a T25 which included a working fine when I took it out of the van 5spd box for a 1.9WBX. Is...

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Last post by vanagonjon
05 Dec 2005, 13:18
fitting a gearbox

Last post by scoobys « 05 Dec 2005, 12:35
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by scoobys » 05 Dec 2005, 10:11

got a chance of a 4speed out of an X plate Aircooled and i need to fit it in a '90 watercooled panelvan,
is it an easy swap, do i need to change...

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Last post by scoobys
05 Dec 2005, 12:35
Oil change & small service

Last post by matt « 05 Dec 2005, 11:15
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by Drew » 05 Dec 2005, 11:01

How often should this be done?

Van is a 1980 air cooled 2.0 4 speed

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Last post by matt
05 Dec 2005, 11:15
T25 engine code

Last post by golfcarmad « 04 Dec 2005, 14:41
Replies: 2
by golfcarmad » 03 Dec 2005, 12:29

I have just bought my first T25,it apparently has a 2.0 litre Aircooled enging.However engine code is CJ with no number.Can anyone establish exactly...

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04 Dec 2005, 14:41

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