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petrol in oil ???????????

Last post by tweeks « 18 Nov 2005, 20:51
Replies: 7
by jonwol » 15 Nov 2005, 22:38

hi dudes,
this is all new to me.
i hope you can help , i have a very smokey 1980 t25 2l Aircooled van.
it seems that petrol is getting into the...

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Last post by tweeks
18 Nov 2005, 20:51
Aircooled rebuild questions

Last post by Louey « 18 Nov 2005, 11:46
Replies: 4
by nelly » 15 Nov 2005, 20:54

good news!!
the engine case on my 2Ltr CU has been saved by my local engineering company.
all i plan to do before i put it all back together, is...

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Last post by Louey
18 Nov 2005, 11:46
Photos anyone?

Last post by Louey « 18 Nov 2005, 11:30
Replies: 5
by Drew » 18 Nov 2005, 09:13

I'm new to this, please be gentle with me...

After looking about this and other sites it would appear that I need to take a look at the whole heat...

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Last post by Louey
18 Nov 2005, 11:30
Smoking on acceleration ?

Last post by uglyboatman « 17 Nov 2005, 21:53
Replies: 7
by uglyboatman » 17 Nov 2005, 11:12

1.6D 84

Hi - i have noticed recently that when the van is put under load, ie up a steep hill etc, there is quite a bit of smoke - which stops as...

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Last post by uglyboatman
17 Nov 2005, 21:53
tips on how to put engine back in

Last post by voyageur « 17 Nov 2005, 08:19
Replies: 5
by voyageur » 16 Nov 2005, 17:32

Just finished rebuilding my engine (first rebuild) now needs some tips on how to put it back in before the weather gets in the way

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Last post by voyageur
17 Nov 2005, 08:19
sump allan bolts torque setting??

Last post by xriss « 16 Nov 2005, 13:33
Replies: 2
by xriss » 16 Nov 2005, 00:38

can anybody tell me the tourque setting for the allan bolts on the sump...cheers all:) 1.6td 86 (jx)

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Last post by xriss
16 Nov 2005, 13:33
1.6d - Can I get the solenoid off w/o removing the starter?

Last post by NeedABus « 16 Nov 2005, 10:09
Replies: 3
by NeedABus » 15 Nov 2005, 18:13

I've broken the terminal that the spade connector goes onto and need to assess what to do next.

Cheers

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Last post by NeedABus
16 Nov 2005, 10:09
heater blower

Last post by NeedABus « 15 Nov 2005, 18:12
Replies: 5
by diviy » 13 Nov 2005, 18:56

tips for changing it ???? :( :( :( :(

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Last post by NeedABus
15 Nov 2005, 18:12
sump plug bolt stripped or worse?

Last post by HarryMann « 15 Nov 2005, 14:18
Replies: 6
by xriss » 14 Nov 2005, 19:24

looks like ive over cooked the sump plug bolt.....dripping away...not sure if its developed a hairline fracture on the away side of the bolt as in...

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Last post by HarryMann
15 Nov 2005, 14:18
Silencer straps......how much????????????

Last post by Russel « 14 Nov 2005, 18:29
Replies: 8
by Sven » 13 Nov 2005, 15:30

1988 1900 dg..now gas propelled
Just had a look on JK and they're 22 pound odd and i need 2...yikes.
Mine have rusted away...does anybody else do...

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Last post by Russel
14 Nov 2005, 18:29
oil filter adapter gasket

Last post by Louey « 14 Nov 2005, 18:13
Replies: 7
by voyageur » 14 Nov 2005, 13:29

Hi where I can find it? Euro car parts, justkampers and GSF don't do it thanks

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Last post by Louey
14 Nov 2005, 18:13
Turbo Diesel thick smoke

Last post by syncroderby « 13 Nov 2005, 21:45
Replies: 12
by syncroderby » 31 Oct 2005, 08:25

I have a 1.6 turbo diesel syncro that had not run for several years when i bought it.
I have got it started but it pumps out thick white smoke thats...

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Last post by syncroderby
13 Nov 2005, 21:45
Where to find...??

Last post by Diamond Hell « 13 Nov 2005, 21:18
Replies: 3
by futbus » 13 Nov 2005, 19:37

I am currently in the middle of a 1.9td conversion and in need of a few bits. The exhaust bracket for a td exhaust which the two rubber mounts bolt...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
13 Nov 2005, 21:18
water problem

Last post by TD « 13 Nov 2005, 19:41
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by hunepromo » 13 Nov 2005, 18:11

Hello,
I have a Type 25 2.1i DJ 1990 panel van. I brought it a couple of months ago and thought it would be a good idea to remove the main hoses...

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Last post by TD
13 Nov 2005, 19:41
removing bush from gearbox

Last post by Aidan « 11 Nov 2005, 19:18
Replies: 4
by ermie571 » 31 Oct 2005, 22:29

any ideas on the best way of removng the starter motor bush on 2lt air cooled? Have tried using an expanding bolt. What size tap do I need?
What...

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Last post by Aidan
11 Nov 2005, 19:18
just a few daft Qs

Last post by Aidan « 11 Nov 2005, 19:07
Replies: 9
by Hacksawbob » 06 Nov 2005, 22:51

1. does copper grease improveelectrical conductivity and keep out water? I would have thought the copper content would work better than silicone...

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Last post by Aidan
11 Nov 2005, 19:07
Burning oil

Last post by tonytech « 11 Nov 2005, 09:15
Replies: 8
by tonytech » 10 Nov 2005, 13:03

I've beeen offered a 1990 Caravelle.
It has a 'new@ Vege engine after the cooling system dumped over the motorway.
The preasent owner says it is...

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Last post by tonytech
11 Nov 2005, 09:15
heaters yet again

Last post by Anonymous « 10 Nov 2005, 12:43
Replies: 1
by diviy » 09 Nov 2005, 20:33

when on a run the van warm on tickover heaters go luke warm been bleed three times not losing water
take revs up to 1600 rpm plus and hot...

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Last post by Anonymous
10 Nov 2005, 12:43
Anti roll bars

Last post by Simon Baxter « 09 Nov 2005, 22:58
Replies: 1
by Headley18 » 09 Nov 2005, 22:27

Will a late (22mm) ARB fit and replace an early(19mm) ARB???? I know it would mean swapping the cranked pin.

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Last post by Simon Baxter
09 Nov 2005, 22:58
Solex choke flaps

Last post by mgm « 09 Nov 2005, 20:36
Replies: 3
by cumbriankeith » 31 Oct 2005, 11:18

My 2 litre Aircooled CU engine (with stock Solexes - NOS 30k miles ago)was running a bit rough over the last month or so - underpowered and popping...

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Last post by mgm
09 Nov 2005, 20:36
clutch pipe?

Last post by Tex Ritter « 09 Nov 2005, 18:59
Replies: 7
by denise » 31 Oct 2005, 13:29

I need to replace the whole of my clutch pipe.
But i cant remember what bore it is?
It was a steel pipe, can i use a copper pipe, with the correct...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
09 Nov 2005, 18:59
cooling problem

Last post by kathyshack « 09 Nov 2005, 16:59
Replies: 8
by Bathtub » 07 Nov 2005, 19:08

Looking to purchase a 1989 1.9 petrol panel van but has problem that baffles me. On running, coolant moves from expansion tank (ex t) into top up...

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Last post by kathyshack
09 Nov 2005, 16:59
Pierburg carb

Last post by Meinmyboat « 08 Nov 2005, 17:37
Replies: 5
by Meinmyboat » 06 Nov 2005, 21:06

Hi
does anyone know how a auto choke on a T25 carb work ?

My one overchokes to the point where in nearly floods

Then when it warms up its fine ?...

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Last post by Meinmyboat
08 Nov 2005, 17:37
CV joint (?) clicking - but which one?

Last post by Diamond Hell « 08 Nov 2005, 17:08
Replies: 2
by Blingpanzer » 08 Nov 2005, 15:34

Mornin'

The bus has developed a regular click-click-click from the rear axle area on right-hand bends and roundabouts; it's silent on left-hand...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
08 Nov 2005, 17:08
gear selection probs

Last post by Blingpanzer « 08 Nov 2005, 17:04
Replies: 6
by guerrero » 04 Nov 2005, 14:59

Having a problem selecting gear which I assumed was the clutch but now i am not so sure as it seemed to come on quite suddenly, and I dont want to...

6 Replies

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Last post by Blingpanzer
08 Nov 2005, 17:04
Another boring question

Last post by catmangler@work « 08 Nov 2005, 14:51
Replies: 6
by voyageur » 04 Nov 2005, 21:12

Hi, could someone tell me where is the cylinder number 1...is it the one close to flywheel?

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Last post by catmangler@work
08 Nov 2005, 14:51
1984 Petrol T25 stalls on hard deceleration

Last post by Anonymous « 07 Nov 2005, 16:43
Replies: 3
by glasshopper » 06 Nov 2005, 18:51

Has anybody encountered this or found a solution to this problem?

The van has been stationary for two months and this has now started happening...

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Last post by Anonymous
07 Nov 2005, 16:43
sticky starter

Last post by SyncroSam « 07 Nov 2005, 15:03
Replies: 5
by kevtherev » 05 Nov 2005, 20:51

turn the key nothing....wait....wait ...she cranks!! :wink:

usually after a long ish trip..
tried wire waggling but no joy.
any thoughts will be...

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Last post by SyncroSam
07 Nov 2005, 15:03
Tappets !!!!

Last post by T'Onion « 07 Nov 2005, 12:30
Replies: 3
by T'Onion » 07 Nov 2005, 09:39

Ok i have had enough of this
I have a least one frelled tappet in me engine .. sooooo...

Can I remove one or two of the tappets in my 1.9dg, with...

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Last post by T'Onion
07 Nov 2005, 12:30
Coolant cold in return hose from Radiator???

Last post by Diamond Hell « 07 Nov 2005, 00:09
Replies: 13
by Steven Wesson » 05 Nov 2005, 17:45

Anyone help? New here and desperate. Fitted now 2 new VEGA engines into my van, a 1.9 DG build Komet Camper, only paid for one luckily!! With it I...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
07 Nov 2005, 00:09
help

Last post by Simon Baxter « 06 Nov 2005, 23:18
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 5
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
Replies: 11
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...

7 Replies

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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
Replies: 8
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
Replies: 10
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

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