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1.6td gear box problems.

Last post by Chris_gaut « 24 Jun 2013, 13:32
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by Chris_gaut » 21 Jun 2013, 03:27

Hi all, new on here. Just aqcuired a 1.6td doka and need the gear box sorting out. It drives in every gear, jumps out of 2nd if you dont hold it in...

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Last post by Chris_gaut
24 Jun 2013, 13:32
1985 1.6D Newbie breakdown problems (Water/Overheating)

Last post by ems « 24 Jun 2013, 12:46

by ems » 24 Jun 2013, 12:46

Hi everyone, I am a complete newbie, I am wanting to learn.. so please be gentle with me. I am very sorry for the long story but I need to explain...

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Last post by ems
24 Jun 2013, 12:46
?? a Fuel tank problem ??

Last post by ghost123uk « 24 Jun 2013, 11:41
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by c11babe » 18 Apr 2013, 05:38
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My camper use to be 1.9 petrol injection however converted to carb after many many years of unreliability problems. Just prior to the conversion the...
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Last post by ghost123uk
24 Jun 2013, 11:41
I think i need to change these.....!

Last post by 300CE « 24 Jun 2013, 09:20
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by 300CE » 23 Jun 2013, 12:08

Gave the arches a good going over today and i think i need to change these pipes!! Exactly the same on both sides:

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Last post by 300CE
24 Jun 2013, 09:20
Low pressure oil switches

Last post by bootie3367 « 23 Jun 2013, 10:18
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by bootie3367 » 22 Jun 2013, 16:18

Just been looking at my low low pressure switch at the back of the head, it's a black marked 0.15 to 0.45 bar.

What would the result be if I changed...

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Last post by bootie3367
23 Jun 2013, 10:18
Dipstick length

Last post by tobydog « 22 Jun 2013, 22:28
Replies: 13
by sternal » 22 Jun 2013, 08:04

I hope this can be answered in a few hits and not be epic like my previous posts !

Van of flat driveway (2l Aircooled), it always reads the same...

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Last post by tobydog
22 Jun 2013, 22:28
broken coil spring

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Jun 2013, 21:10
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by brads56 » 22 Jun 2013, 13:18

Hi to all Can anyone tell me if the rear coilsprings are all the same on Transporters,for instance will the rear springs of a 2003 t/p fit on a t25...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Jun 2013, 21:10
Exhaust blowing advice...

Last post by mungo1973 « 22 Jun 2013, 20:05
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by mungo1973 » 22 Jun 2013, 12:33

Afternoon all, could do with a hand before I go mad !!

Just replaced my silencer, and in doing so had to remove nearside manifold ! refitted...

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Last post by mungo1973
22 Jun 2013, 20:05
Water Leak

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Jun 2013, 18:05
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by p373r42 » 22 Jun 2013, 17:36

Hi Guys
Have found I have a water leak I dont think its coming from the cylinder head nut what does every one else think.
:(

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Jun 2013, 18:05
Gasket replacement

Last post by bootie3367 « 22 Jun 2013, 11:33
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by bootie3367 » 02 Jun 2013, 08:03

Morning!
Currently the oil filter housing is leaking so I want to change the gasket. I realise I will have to remove the filter to do this but, how...

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Last post by bootie3367
22 Jun 2013, 11:33
T3 Multivan Exhaust

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 22 Jun 2013, 10:09
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by dancingcrane » 18 Jun 2013, 08:53

hI I was over in the wanted section but makes more sense to ask here:

I have a 1990 T3 Multivan Bluestar 1.6td JX engine...

this thing (anyone know...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
22 Jun 2013, 10:09
Balance Twin Solex on 2l CU

Last post by benlawlor85 « 22 Jun 2013, 09:20
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by benlawlor85 » 21 Jun 2013, 10:43

I know this has been asked 1000 times before. But i need my Solex carbs balanced.
So firstly do i go and buy a air flow meter (snail type) and give...

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Last post by benlawlor85
22 Jun 2013, 09:20
Clutch is knackered

Last post by Ralf85 « 22 Jun 2013, 00:06
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by Ralf85 » 21 Jun 2013, 19:20

Been back and forwards to visit my sick mum in hospital. Thought there was a problem with my clutch over the last few weeks. Slipping like crazy on...

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Last post by Ralf85
22 Jun 2013, 00:06
LHD power steering pipes

Last post by California Dreamin « 21 Jun 2013, 22:39
Replies: 16
by mart 475 » 08 Jun 2013, 08:09
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Hi I have a leak on my power steering flow pipe and need to replace them. Would really prefer originals but they appear very expensive. I notice that...
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Last post by California Dreamin
21 Jun 2013, 22:39
Adjusting front wheel bearings

Last post by mgbman « 21 Jun 2013, 20:18
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by mgbman » 18 Jun 2013, 21:24

The van passed its MOT today and the emissions were well below the maximum limit. Not bad for an old CU engine with original Solex carbs. Very...

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Last post by mgbman
21 Jun 2013, 20:18
diesel pump

Last post by dbz864 « 21 Jun 2013, 19:21
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by dbz864 » 21 Jun 2013, 18:10

Hi does any one know if a diesel pump from a 1.6 will fit a 1.7 with no mither?thanks adam

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Last post by dbz864
21 Jun 2013, 19:21
Quick thermostat question

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 21 Jun 2013, 18:30
Replies: 16
by jamesandtheopenroad » 19 Jun 2013, 20:00
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Going to be doing the Hardknott Pass next week so want confidence in my cooling system (as well as brakes, obviously).

Did a coolant change a couple...
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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
21 Jun 2013, 18:30
Is this the noisy drained tappets sound?

Last post by davidm « 21 Jun 2013, 18:25
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by davidm » 21 Jun 2013, 16:37

Hi Everyone,

This Youtube clip is not my van but mine sounds exactly the same.

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There is one...

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Last post by davidm
21 Jun 2013, 18:25
Starter Motor compatability

Last post by Felix512 « 21 Jun 2013, 07:34
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by Felix512 » 10 Jun 2013, 09:59

Hi

Does anyone know if there is any compatibility between starter motors from various gearboxes or indeed from any other engine setup?

I have an...

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Last post by Felix512
21 Jun 2013, 07:34
it's a wind(ow) up...

Last post by edoh « 20 Jun 2013, 22:19
Replies: 2
by edoh » 20 Jun 2013, 20:46

does anyone know how to fix new window winder handles on?
cant see how to get the screw in at the top?
cheers -
edoh :)

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Last post by edoh
20 Jun 2013, 22:19
fuel leaking out when filling

Last post by acw « 20 Jun 2013, 21:56
Replies: 8
by acw » 19 Jun 2013, 22:02

Hi again
first time i have filled the tank to the top and rather disturbingly it leaked a fair amount of petrol when the filler clicked out.
i had a...

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Last post by acw
20 Jun 2013, 21:56
Head removal jx td

Last post by dekhelia « 20 Jun 2013, 21:17
Replies: 3
by bowesy » 18 Jun 2013, 09:30

I need to take the head off my van through having a bent valve or 2 I'm having it recon and I'm also getting the injector pump done as well whatis...

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Last post by dekhelia
20 Jun 2013, 21:17
Still kangerooing and cutting out....but.....

Last post by paulandchez « 20 Jun 2013, 20:16
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by paulandchez » 17 Jun 2013, 11:11

As some of you have read, my van's engine has been a pain in the rear end for a while now. When it runs fine, it purs like a cat and is great, but...

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Last post by paulandchez
20 Jun 2013, 20:16
Oh for the love of F@#%! ... the oil switch again

Last post by col.decker « 20 Jun 2013, 19:39
Replies: 15
by col.decker » 20 Jun 2013, 10:16
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I've been sufferening for a few weeks with the buzzer of doom, which would go off at seeminly random times. Steady speeds, straight lines, flat roads...
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Last post by col.decker
20 Jun 2013, 19:39
Automatic on my 1.9dg

Last post by R0B « 19 Jun 2013, 22:29
Replies: 11
by project25 » 15 Jun 2013, 18:23

After the praise of yesterday in getting an MOT for my van, today has been the first time I have really driven it any distance. In fact this is the...

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Last post by R0B
19 Jun 2013, 22:29
Convert na diesel to td diesel Turbo questions

Last post by paintedblack « 19 Jun 2013, 20:44
Replies: 3
by paintedblack » 22 May 2013, 21:32

Hi
I know these may sound like silly questions,but have recently mounted a new (new to the camper) jx td 1.6 engine to my camper

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Last post by paintedblack
19 Jun 2013, 20:44
t25 update

Last post by Dynamite-dindin « 19 Jun 2013, 19:06
Replies: 5
by Dynamite-dindin » 17 Apr 2013, 19:30

hi all, i bought a t25 last august in bit of state and only just started getting round to doing work on it so heres a few pics of what ive done so...

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Last post by Dynamite-dindin
19 Jun 2013, 19:06
CV JOINTS - AUTOMATIC GEARBOX.

Last post by alfachris « 19 Jun 2013, 17:46
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by thebobster » 29 Apr 2013, 21:53

After gradually worsening knocking noises (which were driving me potty) coming from the CV joints, I decided to change all 4 and cure the problem....

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Last post by alfachris
19 Jun 2013, 17:46
Quality bearings

Last post by Negativegravity « 19 Jun 2013, 14:48
Replies: 6
by Negativegravity » 19 Jun 2013, 08:07

Out of interest, anyone used vw heritage's bearings?

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Any good? Or stick to brickwerks?
Cheers

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Last post by Negativegravity
19 Jun 2013, 14:48
Removing the CU engine

Last post by Funkyoid « 19 Jun 2013, 12:38
Replies: 14
by 81AirCooled » 26 Apr 2013, 08:02

I'm going to have to remove my engine hopefully this weekend and I've been searching a lot but can't find many specifics.

I've got a Haynes and it...

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Last post by Funkyoid
19 Jun 2013, 12:38
Manual gearbox oil

Last post by AdrianC « 18 Jun 2013, 21:41
Replies: 5
by madoc » 18 Jun 2013, 11:09

Having read the wiki:
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and looked in the manual then it was time to renew the gbox oil. Mainly as I...

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Last post by AdrianC
18 Jun 2013, 21:41
engine hatch rubber seal

Last post by uncle monty « 18 Jun 2013, 19:30
Replies: 4
by uncle monty » 13 Jun 2013, 19:11

Is there a rubber seal that uses the lip of the hatch to keep the hatch airtight?

I currently have a square profile which doesn't fit very well and...

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Last post by uncle monty
18 Jun 2013, 19:30
Is my clutch on its way out?

Last post by 1_eyed_jim « 18 Jun 2013, 17:39
Replies: 16
by 1_eyed_jim » 17 Jun 2013, 17:00
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Basically when I press the clutch pedal the biting point is really high like so high if you lightly ride the clutch by accident the engine slips. Is...
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Last post by 1_eyed_jim
18 Jun 2013, 17:39
Rattle from the Cat? 2.1 MV

Last post by printmonkey « 18 Jun 2013, 17:27
Replies: 2
by printmonkey » 18 Jun 2013, 15:56

I've noticed a rattle coming from the catalytic converter, I know that I don't legally have to have one fitted. Has anyone else removed it from there...

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Last post by printmonkey
18 Jun 2013, 17:27
Alternator belt rubs on oil filler pipe

Last post by fairwynds « 18 Jun 2013, 16:24
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by MattBW » 18 Jun 2013, 15:56

Odd one this, but on my last trip out the alternator belt went. On inspection, it seems like the belt was rubbing on the oil filler tube which is no...

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Last post by fairwynds
18 Jun 2013, 16:24
replacement solid fuel pipes

Last post by ben50 « 18 Jun 2013, 15:28
Replies: 2
by ben50 » 18 Jun 2013, 14:54

Hi,

I'm in the process of replacing the perrished fuel pipes and now the fuel tank too on my air-cooled CU T3.

I've managed to get all the...

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Last post by ben50
18 Jun 2013, 15:28
Correct disk brakes

Last post by California Dreamin « 18 Jun 2013, 08:02
Replies: 7
by Negativegravity » 16 Jun 2013, 17:17

I bough nearly a year ago these brakes from brickwerks:

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With the view to changing my old ones at...

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Last post by California Dreamin
18 Jun 2013, 08:02
lots of blue smoke

Last post by itchyfeet « 18 Jun 2013, 07:42
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by luvmadub » 15 Jun 2013, 15:02

Hi guys,just rebuilt the dg engine with pistons and liners from gsf and heads from vw heritage all seemed ok the first 300 miles till this morning on...

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Last post by itchyfeet
18 Jun 2013, 07:42
clutch fly wheel.

Last post by nostalgic « 18 Jun 2013, 07:22
Replies: 7
by nostalgic » 15 Jun 2013, 12:04

Hi all. Im having trouble finding finding a clutch fly wheel for my 1988 2.1 injection t25. Thing is they no longer make them, ive try the usual lot....

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Last post by nostalgic
18 Jun 2013, 07:22
1.6TD JX Water Pump

Last post by bowesy « 17 Jun 2013, 22:16
Replies: 3
by simoncummins » 16 Jun 2013, 19:24

Hope you can help my water pump is leaking and am just asking what is involved the bit i can see looks fairly simple but part of it goes under cam...

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Last post by bowesy
17 Jun 2013, 22:16
Water Leak on my 1.9 WBX DG

Last post by randiandipandi « 17 Jun 2013, 21:01
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by collins_sh » 04 Jun 2013, 13:13

Hey Guys, was heading off on my honeymoon yesterday and we were cruising about 65mph along the motorway and started losing water. I think it was...

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Last post by randiandipandi
17 Jun 2013, 21:01
Arggghhhh what have I done

Last post by camper « 17 Jun 2013, 19:32
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by bowesy » 17 Jun 2013, 19:23

I have been having trouble with my van with starting and running I have been doing the timing on it and like. Numpty I started it with the timing peg...

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Last post by camper
17 Jun 2013, 19:32
back fire on slowing down

Last post by pionte « 17 Jun 2013, 18:40
Replies: 5
by all-at-21 » 17 Jun 2013, 15:43

hi all,

our van with a 1900 df engine and standard solex 5 carb runs fantastic but i noticed sunday following our trip out last weekend.

On...

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Last post by pionte
17 Jun 2013, 18:40
Recommended engine oil for CU engine

Last post by tally9040 « 17 Jun 2013, 17:36
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by tally9040 » 17 Jun 2013, 17:21

Dear Forum,
I have a 2.0 L CU engine - a RemTec replacement from South Africa that is just over a year old and has done about 4000 miles.
I want to...

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Last post by tally9040
17 Jun 2013, 17:36
SA downpipe

Last post by Mark.T « 17 Jun 2013, 07:23
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by Mark.T » 16 Jun 2013, 20:31

does anyone know if the SA downpipe which is a two into one pipe on the 2.5i 5 cylinder is the same on any of the other audi range?

Thanks
Mark

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Last post by Mark.T
17 Jun 2013, 07:23
Wobbly sliding door handle!!

Last post by paul66beetle « 16 Jun 2013, 18:24
Replies: 12
by paul66beetle » 14 Jun 2013, 11:10

Mine is getting a bit saggy and wobbly. Any 'clean' suggestions for getting it nice and rigid instead of floppy? :rofl

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Last post by paul66beetle
16 Jun 2013, 18:24
valve tool

Last post by fergie1 « 15 Jun 2013, 09:41
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by fergie1 » 14 Jun 2013, 10:40

any one know or has a valve adjusting tool for 1.6cs diesel

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Last post by fergie1
15 Jun 2013, 09:41
Gear selection issues

Last post by Time Bomb Tom « 15 Jun 2013, 09:10
Replies: 5
by Time Bomb Tom » 13 Jun 2013, 19:13

I've just changed my gearbox for another 5 speed dogleg box and I can't 1st 3rd and 5th can anyone help?
Thanks in advance guys

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Last post by Time Bomb Tom
15 Jun 2013, 09:10
Fuel Injector 2.1 DJ

Last post by AdrianC « 15 Jun 2013, 07:28
Replies: 4
by IainG » 14 Jun 2013, 15:46

My local garage has advised I need an injector but they can't get one anywhere. I've tried and struggled too - any suggestions?

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Last post by AdrianC
15 Jun 2013, 07:28
Spark plug hole threaded

Last post by nutbox « 15 Jun 2013, 07:12
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by nutbox » 15 Jun 2013, 06:14

Hi there,
I have been trying to do a compression test on my cu engine,and after trying to get the spark plug back in on no 3 the spark plug...

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15 Jun 2013, 07:12

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