Mechanical

Moderators: Moderators, User administrators

New Topic

15635 topics

Page 313 of 313
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
309
310
311
312
313

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

Gearbox / Clutch Query 1984 W/C

Last post by richnewton « 28 Oct 2005, 17:57
Replies: 5
by richnewton » 19 Oct 2005, 19:01

Brother in law has a problem with gear selection on his 1.9. Hard to select 1st, 2nd and reverse. got trailered home with the aa guy saying he...

5 Replies

910 Views

Last post by richnewton
28 Oct 2005, 17:57
lowering camber and tracking

Last post by jools « 28 Oct 2005, 17:05
Replies: 2
by jools » 28 Oct 2005, 12:10

Hi peeps, I'm a newbie to this forum ,,,,,,,,,,,,, yooo hooo everybody

I want to lower my t25 by 50mm or so and I want to know what that will do...

2 Replies

563 Views

Last post by jools
28 Oct 2005, 17:05
gearboxes....

Last post by scoobys « 28 Oct 2005, 07:33
Replies: 2
by scoobys » 27 Oct 2005, 12:20

got a '90 panelvan with a 4 speed 1900 cc, with a knackered g/box... will a '87 diesel 4 speed box or an earl 'x' plate Aircooled 4 speed unit fit...

2 Replies

744 Views

Last post by scoobys
28 Oct 2005, 07:33
Water system cleanliness

Last post by lone gunman « 26 Oct 2005, 22:23
Replies: 2
by badger » 26 Oct 2005, 20:51

Anyone got any advice regarding keeping the water system/pipework clean during the cold season?

The van's not likely to be used much, so should i...

2 Replies

567 Views

Last post by lone gunman
26 Oct 2005, 22:23
3 new engines and still overheating

Last post by Joking Westy « 26 Oct 2005, 15:53
Replies: 11
by Joking Westy » 25 Oct 2005, 11:54

Hi All

About 6 months ago my partner and i bought a LHD 1.9i Westfalia Joker. The engine was tired and needed new hydrolic tappets. As it was a high...

11 Replies

1725 Views

Last post by Joking Westy
26 Oct 2005, 15:53
Any hints on getting the steering column off?

Last post by thelmathewondervan « 26 Oct 2005, 12:40
Replies: 6
by NeedABus » 24 Oct 2005, 10:01

Can't undo the bloody shear bolts :(

6 Replies

4046 Views

Last post by thelmathewondervan
26 Oct 2005, 12:40
Timing?

Last post by aircooler80 « 26 Oct 2005, 10:57
Replies: 3
by aircooler80 » 25 Oct 2005, 12:37

Hi , I have recently bought an old aircooler.

Ive been told to advance my timing on me engine. Which way do I turn the distributor, clockwise or...

3 Replies

685 Views

Last post by aircooler80
26 Oct 2005, 10:57
Air in coolant

Last post by hanloncole « 26 Oct 2005, 10:28
Replies: 4
by ozzy » 24 Oct 2005, 12:22

I keep getting air into the cooling system and have to bleed the said system every 2 months or so.

Im not losing any coolant and its clear with no...

4 Replies

909 Views

Last post by hanloncole
26 Oct 2005, 10:28
van won't start, pls help

Last post by kathyshack « 25 Oct 2005, 15:03
Replies: 7
by kathyshack » 21 Oct 2005, 17:04

I've just driven THE back from from manchester to bolton, and as i go there the van cutout. I tried restarting it, it struggled but started...

7 Replies

1173 Views

Last post by kathyshack
25 Oct 2005, 15:03
and now ... can I get the heater motor out ...

Last post by NeedABus « 24 Oct 2005, 19:00
Replies: 2
by NeedABus » 24 Oct 2005, 12:01

.. without removing the whole heater unit?

I'm trying, but I suspect there is a screw at the back which will mean dropping the whole thing :cry:

2 Replies

501 Views

Last post by NeedABus
24 Oct 2005, 19:00
diesel engine tuning

Last post by MacWilliam « 24 Oct 2005, 16:40
Replies: 7
by airhead » 18 Oct 2005, 14:49

The engine in my van is a 1588cc turbocharged mechanically injected diesel engine which puts out 70bhp. Not a lot when you consider the van weighs...

7 Replies

2228 Views

Last post by MacWilliam
24 Oct 2005, 16:40
Gear linkage set up

Last post by Mocki « 24 Oct 2005, 10:35
Replies: 3
by Monkey » 22 Oct 2005, 21:01

just helped a friend fit a recon 5 speed box and recon all the gear linkage. All ok but having a bit of trouble setting up the linkage. We can get...

3 Replies

734 Views

Last post by Mocki
24 Oct 2005, 10:35
cruise control

Last post by KevH « 23 Oct 2005, 16:32
Replies: 2
by KevH » 22 Oct 2005, 16:19

can anyone offer an idiot proof explanation of the vacuum hose connections for hte cruise control unit??

don't seem to be able to get it to work,...

2 Replies

626 Views

Last post by KevH
23 Oct 2005, 16:32
coolant hose diameter

Last post by Hacksawbob « 21 Oct 2005, 14:10
Replies: 2
by Hacksawbob » 21 Oct 2005, 10:33

Does anyone know what size of jubilee clip I need for securing the large front to back plastic coolant hose to the rubber hose at the rear. Ta

2 Replies

536 Views

Last post by Hacksawbob
21 Oct 2005, 14:10
dg,dj,df?????????

Last post by andysimpson « 19 Oct 2005, 21:22
Replies: 4
by slugbelly » 16 Oct 2005, 19:54

can any body tell me if the block on a Dj(2.1) is different to that of a DG or DF . I have the DJ stripped but unfortunately one of the hydraulic...

4 Replies

639 Views

Last post by andysimpson
19 Oct 2005, 21:22
Exhaust Query

Last post by protexblue « 19 Oct 2005, 15:30
Replies: 1
by dragonfire709 » 19 Oct 2005, 10:32

Someone posted a reply to a topic on the old forum, but i didnt get any of their details!

My query is about repolacing my current exhaust on a us...

1 Replies

537 Views

Last post by protexblue
19 Oct 2005, 15:30
STEERING WHEEL

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT « 19 Oct 2005, 15:05
Replies: 2
by TOMMY THE CAT » 18 Oct 2005, 16:12

Will a caravelle wheel fit straight on me bus or is this a daft question?1983 d slow ass. My wheel is abit crappy.

Ta :lol:

2 Replies

523 Views

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
19 Oct 2005, 15:05
That extra coolant reservoir tank thingy.

Last post by TD « 18 Oct 2005, 21:06
Replies: 6
by purplechugster » 18 Oct 2005, 11:15

hello there... A problem I've had with my van for ages but can't seem to fix...

I've got a 1.6l diesel. It runs fine (*touch wood*) and the...

6 Replies

996 Views

Last post by TD
18 Oct 2005, 21:06
coolant pipes

Last post by HarryMann « 18 Oct 2005, 10:28
Replies: 4
by southcoastwesty » 16 Oct 2005, 16:44

any advice on replacing the metal coolant pipes on my 1985 petrol would be apreciated. Have seen the earlier post on this subject and would like to...

4 Replies

739 Views

Last post by HarryMann
18 Oct 2005, 10:28
T25 Exhaust

Last post by Blingpanzer « 17 Oct 2005, 12:11
Replies: 1
by syncrorob » 16 Oct 2005, 16:56

Hi

Anybody know if it's possible to get 4 or 2 tip exhausts for a 2.1 T25?

Cheers

Rob

1 Replies

868 Views

Last post by Blingpanzer
17 Oct 2005, 12:11
Suspension Polybushes?

Last post by HarryMann « 15 Oct 2005, 17:17
Replies: 9
by Blingpanzer » 11 Oct 2005, 11:10

And as I emerge bleary-eyed into the new dawn of Club 80-90, I trip over the dog and drop my BLT. B*ggrit :)

Anyway...

Does anyone know where...

9 Replies

1416 Views

Last post by HarryMann
15 Oct 2005, 17:17
suspension height of blue/whitestars???

Last post by Anonymous « 14 Oct 2005, 16:54
Replies: 5
by moonshine » 13 Oct 2005, 18:23

anybody know the height of a standard whitestar?any measurement will do,so I can suss out how low mine's been put.

apparently they're 30mm lower...

5 Replies

1150 Views

Last post by Anonymous
14 Oct 2005, 16:54
Duct tape or exhaust bandage???

Last post by tobzman « 14 Oct 2005, 11:00
Replies: 4
by tobzman » 13 Oct 2005, 08:46

One of the heater pods on my a/c bus has completely disintegrated (mushroom vent rusted away and some of the surrounding metal). I'm not sure if I'll...

4 Replies

833 Views

Last post by tobzman
14 Oct 2005, 11:00
T3 steering wheel

Last post by guz « 13 Oct 2005, 23:37
Replies: 4
by moonshine » 12 Oct 2005, 10:15

Hi,I've just bought a porsche 944 (1988) steering wheel for my 1989/90 T3.

Upon removing the Carat steering wheel,I noticed the Porsche one doesn't...

4 Replies

784 Views

Last post by guz
13 Oct 2005, 23:37
Fuel Pump

Last post by rob356 « 12 Oct 2005, 18:12
Replies: 1
by rob356 » 11 Oct 2005, 19:11

I replaced the fuel pump on my 1.9 DG tonight and now it won't start.

Is there more than one type of pump for the 1.9? If not I guess i've got the...

1 Replies

487 Views

Last post by rob356
12 Oct 2005, 18:12
Handbrake

Last post by Anonymous « 11 Oct 2005, 14:40
Replies: 2
by Flibbertigibbet » 11 Oct 2005, 07:47

I have a lot of play on my handbrake in fact far too much, can i adjust it or do I need a new cable ?

2 Replies

690 Views

Last post by Anonymous
11 Oct 2005, 14:40
Freeze & Release spray Bleed Nipples

Last post by Guest « 01 Jan 1970, 00:00
Replies: 2
by hanloncole » 10 Dec 2006, 20:32

Anyone used Loctite Freeze and release spray to undo rusted so;id brake bleed nipples. Will this work or is it going to crack caliper casting or...

2 Replies

550 Views

Last post by Guest
01 Jan 1970, 00:00
Carb problem

Last post by Guest « 01 Jan 1970, 00:00
Replies: 6
by David Last » 15 May 2006, 18:42

My VW trained Mech. tells me the carb. choke pull down unit is u/s and he cannot source one frome his usual supplier, German and Swedish I think they...

6 Replies

948 Views

Last post by Guest
01 Jan 1970, 00:00
Me tappet's still tapping...

Last post by Guest « 01 Jan 1970, 00:00
Replies: 14
by Dan Wood » 10 May 2006, 16:32

The wiki isn't playing ball yet, so not sure where to get more info...

Thanks for listening to my engine folks and confirming that it probably is...

14 Replies

1431 Views

Last post by Guest
01 Jan 1970, 00:00
Alternator is crazy?

Last post by Guest « 01 Jan 1970, 00:00
Replies: 4
by Macflai » 28 Apr 2006, 09:43

A week ago I was watching while driving alternator light in the panel was lightly flashing... I tought voltage regulator ... Now I see the counter...

4 Replies

639 Views

Last post by Guest
01 Jan 1970, 00:00
Engine hesitant and keeps stoppping

Last post by Guest « 01 Jan 1970, 00:00
Replies: 6
by Die Bulli Familie » 02 Feb 2006, 12:42

My van has broken down three times in six weeks. The van seems o.k. from cold, maybe slightly hesitant whilst accelerating. Once hot it becomes more...

6 Replies

949 Views

Last post by Guest
01 Jan 1970, 00:00
Advice on 1.6 Aircooled please

Last post by Guest « 01 Jan 1970, 00:00
Replies: 1
by OXI » 27 Oct 2005, 13:48

I have a chance to pick up a t25 camper but the 1.6 Aircooled is worrying me. I've owned a t25 2.0 a/c and loved it but I had a mate who owned a 1.6...

1 Replies

404 Views

Last post by Guest
01 Jan 1970, 00:00
1900 engine questions

Last post by Guest « 01 Jan 1970, 00:00
Replies: 18
by DaveG » 11 Oct 2005, 17:33
1

2
Hello All!

I'm about to purchase a 1900 T25 camper on the weekend that has a engine problem.

I am told that there is a suspected crack in the...
18 Replies

3382 Views

Last post by Guest
01 Jan 1970, 00:00
Few basic question

Last post by Guest « 01 Jan 1970, 00:00
Replies: 5
by gdavies6 » 25 Oct 2005, 12:13

Hi

I am new to the VW scene and have purchased a T25 that needs a little attention. So to start me off I need to do 2 jobs

1) THe drivers...

5 Replies

894 Views

Last post by Guest
01 Jan 1970, 00:00
T25 T3 Gearbox Reconditioned

Last post by Guest « 01 Jan 1970, 00:00

by Jedstone » 19 Feb 2020, 17:59

0 Replies

0 Views

Last post by Guest
01 Jan 1970, 00:00

New Topic

15635 topics

Page 313 of 313
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
309
310
311
312
313

Return to Board Index

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum