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Most Likely Location For Oil Leak?

Last post by BOXY « 15 May 2013, 21:53
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by Gingermonkey67 » 15 May 2013, 13:08

Hi All

I am fixing up my 81 Aircooled 2 litre van. Been doing it for about two years now, but mainly focusing on the interior so far. Mechanically...

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Last post by BOXY
15 May 2013, 21:53
help!!! now seriously losing the will to live!!

Last post by 123-jn « 15 May 2013, 21:42
Replies: 12
by 123-jn » 11 May 2013, 17:19

My original problem was a cv sort of noise on the left rear when under power and cornering right, the bearing had alot of play and the cv needed...

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Last post by 123-jn
15 May 2013, 21:42
exhaust studs wbx

Last post by mm289 « 15 May 2013, 21:36
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by pionte » 15 May 2013, 21:18

So I have managed to extract all exhaust manifold studs without too much pain, what have you guys replaced them with ?? standard VW ones or stainless...

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Last post by mm289
15 May 2013, 21:36
Change from 1.9 To a 2.1 Wasserboxer?

Last post by ambivert « 15 May 2013, 12:48
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by VW T25 Feuerwehr » 26 Nov 2012, 12:56

Currently have an original 1984 1.9DG engine converted to LPG by gassure.

It now needs replacing - should I replace like for like and buy a recon...

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Last post by ambivert
15 May 2013, 12:48
Help please - oil pressure light!

Last post by silverbullet « 15 May 2013, 12:16
Replies: 9
by jamesandtheopenroad » 13 May 2013, 11:54

Just done an oil change inc new plug and filter, filling with 15w40 mineral oil. Just gone to drive off and the oil pressure light is flashing and...

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Last post by silverbullet
15 May 2013, 12:16
Exhaust manifold

Last post by kevtherev « 15 May 2013, 11:41
Replies: 8
by Miketaboo » 14 May 2013, 21:54

Hi,
Can anyone help me find the best place to purchase a both exhaust manifolds?
the part numbers i need are
025-251-217
025-251-172/R...

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Last post by kevtherev
15 May 2013, 11:41
2lt cu engine carbs options

Last post by 988mick « 15 May 2013, 08:50
Replies: 5
by 988mick » 12 May 2013, 11:40

hi guys,
my solex carbs are wore out and im looking to replace them with some webbers that i can just fit and drive without running on a rolling...

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Last post by 988mick
15 May 2013, 08:50
Valves?

Last post by ghost123uk « 15 May 2013, 07:19
Replies: 19
by Donald360 » 12 Mar 2013, 14:51
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My 1.9 DG wbx makes a curious 'puttering' noise while being driven. But only when under load, ie when accellerating or going uphill. I am worried...
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Last post by ghost123uk
15 May 2013, 07:19
diesel gear linkage differences ?

Last post by oorwullie « 14 May 2013, 20:55
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by oorwullie » 07 May 2013, 20:25

short version of a LONG story:

1990 van with originaly ABH (or is it AHB?) TD sideshifter gearbox(4 speed ) and 1Y 1900 golf 3 engine.

gearbox is...

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Last post by oorwullie
14 May 2013, 20:55
Carburettor-Autosleeper '90 Automatic 1.9 dg

Last post by 123-jn « 14 May 2013, 19:39
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by Sir Brixalot » 14 May 2013, 18:49

Hi all- quick question

I'm looking for a replacement carb and have been offered a Pierburg from a manual 1989 1.9 DG. Will this fit my automatic?...

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Last post by 123-jn
14 May 2013, 19:39
No 1.9DG petrol engines!

Last post by skint-van-man « 14 May 2013, 15:33
Replies: 8
by Allys » 03 May 2013, 20:09

Does anyone know where we can get a 1.9DG engine for our 1985 petrol VW camper? Have just been told by our garage that vw heritage have a 3 month...

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Last post by skint-van-man
14 May 2013, 15:33
2.1 Petrol Auto - Cuts out!!

Last post by kevtherev « 14 May 2013, 07:48
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by Dougal1990 » 13 May 2013, 17:05

Hi, our 2.1 petrol auto has problems starting then when it does start cuts out after 10 minutes or so! When it restarts it will run fine all day and...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 May 2013, 07:48
Dreaded oil light

Last post by dbz864 « 13 May 2013, 20:10
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by neilgibbs » 13 May 2013, 18:53

Ok here goes :-

T25 - petrol DG engine - Vega rebuild 2000miles ago (over 2 years ago though)

15/40 oil change 1500 miles ago.

Symtom:-

Just...

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Last post by dbz864
13 May 2013, 20:10
Excessive engine vibration

Last post by R0B « 13 May 2013, 12:41
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by barbelbob » 12 May 2013, 09:27

Hi Guy's,
Our Westy (1.6td JX) has started to develop excessive engine vibration when idling. In travel nothing is different. Just when sat in...

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Last post by R0B
13 May 2013, 12:41
gear box adaptability

Last post by madjak « 13 May 2013, 08:16
Replies: 4
by farmer john » 09 May 2013, 20:37

I have a t25 hi top camper van with a 1.6 diesel /4 speed & have been offered a spare gear box from a T3 air cooled 1.6 petrol 4 speed. Are they the...

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Last post by madjak
13 May 2013, 08:16
DECENT Clutch master cylinder needed

Last post by comfybadger « 12 May 2013, 21:26
Replies: 5
by comfybadger » 12 May 2013, 08:21

Can anyone point me towards a decent clutch master cylinder? I have been through 3 in the last 3 years and am getting a bit fed up with the rubbish...

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Last post by comfybadger
12 May 2013, 21:26
Backfiring on overrun

Last post by CovKid « 12 May 2013, 21:09
Replies: 5
by Jitterbug23 » 12 May 2013, 15:21

Hello I'm new....

Just bought a t25 it's a 2.1 DJ running petrol and LPG. My problem is the same regardless of fuel type, maybe slightly worse on...

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Last post by CovKid
12 May 2013, 21:09
T25 Water Pump Leaking Coolant - PLEASE HELP!

Last post by dannyjwood « 12 May 2013, 20:41
Replies: 17
by dannyjwood » 07 May 2013, 20:07
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Weekend before my MOT and the van starts playing up! Perfect timing as usual!

The van started juddering and backfiring while driving, I also stalled...
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Last post by dannyjwood
12 May 2013, 20:41
Where does this coolant hose go?!

Last post by 300CE « 12 May 2013, 18:53
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by 300CE » 12 May 2013, 17:02

Could any of you kind people just confirm where this hose with the big red arrow goes to - is it the coolant 'rail' that runs around the top of the...

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Last post by 300CE
12 May 2013, 18:53
Adjustable or hydraulic tappets?

Last post by CovKid « 12 May 2013, 18:01
Replies: 14
by tonydata » 10 May 2013, 10:58

Hi there,

Does anyone know if my van has adjustable or hydraulic tappets? It's a 1986 1.9 w/c Transporter tin top... Pretty sure it's the DG...

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Last post by CovKid
12 May 2013, 18:01
No drive

Last post by CovKid « 12 May 2013, 17:42
Replies: 19
by Broadacus » 05 May 2013, 08:12
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I have a 1984 Turbo Diesel Westy Joker. Yesterday while at a junction heard a loud crack and then had no drive. Van will not work in any gear. gear...
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Last post by CovKid
12 May 2013, 17:42
Worth saving

Last post by nobbyfox « 12 May 2013, 08:55
Replies: 2
by nobbyfox » 10 May 2013, 20:29

I think someone has previously posted info on their rear heater but here goes.....
Since we have had Dotty (2 years now) the rear heater has never...

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Last post by nobbyfox
12 May 2013, 08:55
does oil strainer have to be so weak?

Last post by weldore « 12 May 2013, 08:38
Replies: 5
by 82camper » 10 May 2013, 20:33

o.k did an oil change today and thought i'd clean strainer (first time) had new gaskets so thought may as well...
cover off not a problem..
pulled...

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Last post by weldore
12 May 2013, 08:38
Engine cutting out when slowing down/idling

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 12 May 2013, 08:18
Replies: 5
by stuff802 » 11 May 2013, 18:06

Hi, wonder if anyone can help before I take my bus to the garage. Just come back from a camping trip to the coast and have had trouble when slowing...

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
12 May 2013, 08:18
Engine Surge

Last post by TeamSid « 12 May 2013, 07:48
Replies: 2
by TeamSid » 11 May 2013, 22:42

Right, my 2.1dj engine has a bit of a surge. It happens when the throttle is being feathered to maintain a steady speed, or when driving slowly in...

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Last post by TeamSid
12 May 2013, 07:48
are there any weber idf gurus on here

Last post by father of 2 « 12 May 2013, 07:47

by father of 2 » 12 May 2013, 07:47

i have twin 40 idf carbs on my 2.0l Aircooled and they came off an old porsche 914 1.7 engine.

now i need to change all the jets to suit a 2lt not a...

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Last post by father of 2
12 May 2013, 07:47
Hello all and help please

Last post by glennada « 11 May 2013, 17:07
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by glennada » 11 May 2013, 15:46

Hello all,
this is my first post here so hello to all...
We have a 86 T25 in the early stages of renovation and it failed the MOT a couple of weeks...

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Last post by glennada
11 May 2013, 17:07
Advice and help needed

Last post by all-at-21 « 11 May 2013, 14:24
Replies: 12
by all-at-21 » 28 Apr 2013, 15:09

Hi,
we have a 83 water cooled 1900 df engine petrol.

Brought him home Thursday drove great, (hours drive).
Went out yesterday afternoon, again...

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Last post by all-at-21
11 May 2013, 14:24
Using mouth as petrol pump?

Last post by Graham81 « 11 May 2013, 12:39
Replies: 8
by waltraud » 07 May 2013, 21:32

Funny symptom. 1.9DG after a long run and filled up with unleaded she died at top of small hill with what sounded like fuel starvation. Ive spent...

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Last post by Graham81
11 May 2013, 12:39
something is missing!

Last post by nobbyfox « 11 May 2013, 12:36
Replies: 8
by nobbyfox » 10 May 2013, 20:22

Noticed this when I was checking something in the engine bay.
I have ordered a new bellhousing inspection cover.

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Last post by nobbyfox
11 May 2013, 12:36
Bubbles in coolant , yikes.

Last post by Dazco « 11 May 2013, 12:36
Replies: 7
by Dazco » 09 May 2013, 02:42

Went out in jambo at the weekend and whilst out had the dreaded red flashing light come on. Stopped ASAP ( thank god for Morrisons , stocked up with...

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Last post by Dazco
11 May 2013, 12:36
oil seal at gearbox selector - replacing

Last post by Aidan « 10 May 2013, 20:35
Replies: 3
by mioba » 10 May 2013, 10:40

Hi there.

I am in the precess of replairing bits regarding a dodgy geabox selection.During the precedure i decided to replace the seal that goes...

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Last post by Aidan
10 May 2013, 20:35
Exhaust stud & the class 1 bodger

Last post by kevtherev « 10 May 2013, 17:04
Replies: 5
by badgerfax » 10 May 2013, 15:07

Help please!

I am in the process of replacing the silencer that was badly holed and noticed that there was a nut missing from the top of the rear...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 May 2013, 17:04
What's missing???

Last post by Dash Board « 10 May 2013, 16:24
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by Dash Board » 10 May 2013, 15:39

I'm totally new at this whole forum thing, as well as the whole 'trying to fix a van' thing, so though asking would be the best start.

I've bought...

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Last post by Dash Board
10 May 2013, 16:24
Brake parts

Last post by AdrianC « 10 May 2013, 13:52
Replies: 12
by Tysoe » 08 May 2013, 15:17

Hi guys,

Just need a quick check that i'm ordering all the bits i need to replace my brakes, front, back and both sides.

I'm ordering from...

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Last post by AdrianC
10 May 2013, 13:52
89 Diesel heater hose not available

Last post by RogerT « 10 May 2013, 12:01

by RogerT » 10 May 2013, 12:01

Hope someone can help with this. My 89 T3 1.6turbo diesel burst one of it's coolant hoses at the weekend. It is the one coming from the cylinder...

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Last post by RogerT
10 May 2013, 12:01
Flatwolf Industries or other garages in Maidstone area

Last post by HytestA « 10 May 2013, 11:15
Replies: 3
by HytestA » 09 May 2013, 11:14

Has anyone ever used Flatwolf Industries or have any stories about them, are they good, bad etc?

I want to check out if anyone knows about them...

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Last post by HytestA
10 May 2013, 11:15
Gear shifting prob

Last post by mioba « 10 May 2013, 10:53
Replies: 3
by LEESYMES976 » 08 May 2013, 20:44

Hi,

I can't quite seem to get my gears to shift smoothly, the problem seems to be at the gearstick end. I've replaced all of the bushes etc which...

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Last post by mioba
10 May 2013, 10:53
JX

Last post by NigelM « 10 May 2013, 09:56
Replies: 4
by NigelM » 09 May 2013, 17:44

Mr Baxter took a look at the van and pressure tested the engine at only 1.5 bar! The oil light flickers when running hot on idle and a rev to just...

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Last post by NigelM
10 May 2013, 09:56
Mystery fuel starvation problem - or is it water?

Last post by Jabes « 10 May 2013, 09:44
Replies: 4
by Jabes » 25 Jan 2013, 13:42

Hi there. Just after Christmas I drove down the M6 from Cheshire to see family in Gloucester and got as far as Birmingham on a wet day before my van...

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Last post by Jabes
10 May 2013, 09:44
Starting issues

Last post by tommin « 10 May 2013, 09:14
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by tommin » 20 Apr 2013, 06:47

Just to touch base on some starting issues i am experiencing. It seems i have to use either a starter booster, or run the engine heating system for...

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Last post by tommin
10 May 2013, 09:14
JX belt problem

Last post by fixitsteve « 10 May 2013, 08:57

by fixitsteve » 10 May 2013, 08:57

I keep finding the belt from the crankshaft pulley to the water pump stretching even after very little use. I adjusted it numerous times (PAIN !) and...

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Last post by fixitsteve
10 May 2013, 08:57
Turbo Diesel Exhaust J Pipe...where to get one?

Last post by axeman « 10 May 2013, 07:09
Replies: 9
by v-lux » 08 May 2013, 23:46

Any one got any good suggestions where to get an early type Turbo Diesel exhaust J pipe from?

I've looked at Brickwerks, Euro car parts, GSF and...

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Last post by axeman
10 May 2013, 07:09
1.6 non turbo d -lumpy running under load

Last post by mr strong « 09 May 2013, 22:16
Replies: 3
by mr strong » 09 May 2013, 21:20

Hi,
can Any one help with this ongoing issue please.
for my sins i run a non turbo 1.6 d, which is pedestrian but reliable.
No loss of oil or...

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Last post by mr strong
09 May 2013, 22:16
how much oil

Last post by fazzer « 09 May 2013, 19:11
Replies: 2
by fazzer » 08 May 2013, 18:26

i have a 1.7 diesel t25,i need to fill gearbox box with oil ,how many litres does it hold.

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Last post by fazzer
09 May 2013, 19:11
Possible oil pump failure - how bad is it?

Last post by richhath « 09 May 2013, 19:07
Replies: 3
by richhath » 08 May 2013, 20:50

I think my oil pump is knackered on my 1.6Turbo diesel engine. The buzzer of doom came on last Friday so we didnt go away in the van. When I came...

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Last post by richhath
09 May 2013, 19:07
Smoke from new turbo?

Last post by polish van ben « 09 May 2013, 19:05
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by polish van ben » 09 May 2013, 09:48

Hi all

Have just fitted a reconditioned turbo to the van - it has a 1.9 TD engine with the 1.6 turbo/exhaust set up. Also fitted new oil feed and...

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Last post by polish van ben
09 May 2013, 19:05
gearbox

Last post by NigelM « 09 May 2013, 17:50
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by Darbs » 09 May 2013, 13:11

just took the van to have its mot and was struggling to get gears in top end of gearbox (1.6 td 5 speed) ie reverse 2nd and 4th managed to get it to...

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Last post by NigelM
09 May 2013, 17:50
no such thing as a quick repair!!

Last post by kevtherev « 09 May 2013, 07:37
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by 123-jn » 04 May 2013, 20:17

Well after having a knocking sound on a right turn I decided to change the driveshaft joints on the left. The wheel bearing had play in so I thought...

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Last post by kevtherev
09 May 2013, 07:37
Fitting trailing arm bushes.

Last post by scunnerd25 « 08 May 2013, 22:35
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by kit » 06 May 2013, 18:23

Could some kind person point me in the right direction for instructions on how to fit the bushes, thanks.

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08 May 2013, 22:35

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