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Rear hub assembly

Last post by arch « 08 Apr 2013, 15:35
Replies: 11
by arch » 25 Mar 2013, 18:39

Hi

I fitted a 4x new set's of bearings about 9-10 mth's ago. They are all good bar the rear offside. On taking it apart the bearing fell out in...

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Last post by arch
08 Apr 2013, 15:35
Grinding when cornering

Last post by CovKid « 08 Apr 2013, 13:18
Replies: 12
by WaterGypsies » 07 Apr 2013, 16:35

Hi All
We have a grinding noise when we turn right or go round roundabouts from the rear wheel. We have recently had our wheel bearings and back...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Apr 2013, 13:18
Clutch Kit

Last post by 300CE « 08 Apr 2013, 10:37
Replies: 2
by 300CE » 08 Apr 2013, 09:25

Chaps, would i need a 228mm clutch kit for my van as i see that there are 2 different sizes and is there a specific brand i should purchase/avoid?!...

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Last post by 300CE
08 Apr 2013, 10:37
Circlip pliers

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 Apr 2013, 09:59
Replies: 7
by Jonnyb416 » 07 Apr 2013, 20:11

Can anybody please advise me on which type of circlip pliers to get for removing the circlip on the CV joint? I have seen a cheap set for sale with...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
08 Apr 2013, 09:59
help needed - clutch problem

Last post by mark « 07 Apr 2013, 18:01
Replies: 14
by 76Barn » 31 Mar 2013, 15:49

Hi all, sorry if this has been covered but I haven't found the answer.
I've got no resistance when I put my foot on the clutch pedal. I've got a 1981...

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Last post by mark
07 Apr 2013, 18:01
Timing Ring '82 2l Aircooled

Last post by verity82 « 07 Apr 2013, 16:39
Replies: 2
by verity82 » 07 Apr 2013, 14:53

Hi folks,

Verity is going in for a service and tune up next weekend but she is missing the timing ring that bolts onto the case (not the pulley),...

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Last post by verity82
07 Apr 2013, 16:39
Engine overhaul

Last post by jeffj « 07 Apr 2013, 15:56
Replies: 122
by jeffj » 10 Nov 2012, 17:42
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After last weeks efforts on removing engine have now commenced strip down.

All ancilleries removed with out any major problem although will be...
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Last post by jeffj
07 Apr 2013, 15:56
Missing Oil Cap

Last post by Ian Hulley « 07 Apr 2013, 14:42
Replies: 6
by bundoodle » 07 Apr 2013, 09:56

Just checked my oil after Easter hols to find the oil cap missing? Done around 800 miles on the engine which is new since getting it back from...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
07 Apr 2013, 14:42
2.1dj up in a puff of steam

Last post by mark « 07 Apr 2013, 13:43
Replies: 8
by mark » 19 Mar 2013, 21:45

after having a good rummage I find that I have blown the large sensor out of the back of the stat housing
it looks like the hair pin clip had had...

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Last post by mark
07 Apr 2013, 13:43
Gearbox leak

Last post by Aidan « 07 Apr 2013, 11:29
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by Smcknighty » 07 Apr 2013, 07:55

My 1.6d's gearbox is leaking oil between the bell housing and the gear box diff etc. there's a gasket there I want to replace

Bentley says I need to...

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Last post by Aidan
07 Apr 2013, 11:29
CU Timing marks

Last post by sarran1955 « 07 Apr 2013, 10:25
Replies: 15
by kevtherev » 06 Apr 2013, 12:48
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Has anyone got a picture of the crank pully timing mark for a CU?
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Last post by sarran1955
07 Apr 2013, 10:25
Solex 34 Pict 4 issue

Last post by scarysteve « 07 Apr 2013, 09:46
Replies: 5
by scarysteve » 04 Apr 2013, 14:27

Hi all. Been here before but now it's critical time! Solex 34 Pict 4 Carb is now worn and emissions are getting higher. It's only a matter of time....

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Last post by scarysteve
07 Apr 2013, 09:46
Rare diesel

Last post by jed the spread « 07 Apr 2013, 08:53
Replies: 9
by Juice74 » 02 Apr 2013, 07:59

Hello

I read in the buying guide that the 1.7 diesel was maybe hard to get parts for, does anyone have one? if so how do you find it for reliability...

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Last post by jed the spread
07 Apr 2013, 08:53
starting help....weber carb

Last post by paulandchez « 06 Apr 2013, 22:20
Replies: 7
by paulandchez » 06 Apr 2013, 19:31

Right, I've managed to replace all the fuel lines and fitted a new tank. The van has an electric pump, and someone at some time has fitted a weber...

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Last post by paulandchez
06 Apr 2013, 22:20
Hello

Last post by Plasticman « 06 Apr 2013, 19:23
Replies: 7
by Kalendral » 05 Apr 2013, 18:55

I'm hoping that someone out there might be able to answer a couple of questions about a g reg reg vw transporter. We've had it for approx. 10 yrs...

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Last post by Plasticman
06 Apr 2013, 19:23
Upgrading to a water cooled ?

Last post by Plasticman « 06 Apr 2013, 17:19
Replies: 7
by tally9040 » 06 Apr 2013, 08:58

I currently own a 2.0 CU air cooled high top. I am thinking of selling in order to buy a 1986 Autosleeper High Top with a 1900cc water cooled petrol...

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Last post by Plasticman
06 Apr 2013, 17:19
Coolant hose

Last post by Matt and Danni « 06 Apr 2013, 16:21
Replies: 6
by Matt and Danni » 04 Apr 2013, 19:38

Hello

I have a 1.6 diesel CS and I'm on the hunt for a replacement coolant hose but can't seem to find the correct one - It connects from the...

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Last post by Matt and Danni
06 Apr 2013, 16:21
engine idle/reving to fast

Last post by mark « 06 Apr 2013, 10:41
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by dave lfc » 06 Apr 2013, 07:24

hi everyone just recently fitted a replacement engine in my van but i am having a bit of an idle problem.its a 1.9 petrol dg engine so here...

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Last post by mark
06 Apr 2013, 10:41
Suggestions please.. Stalling..

Last post by ajsimmo « 06 Apr 2013, 06:21
Replies: 27
by OLD ONE » 11 Jan 2013, 12:43
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1987 Caravelle 1900 . DG Auto....... Every time I slow down to about 10 mph the engine cuts out. Starts immediately on restarting.( Happens when...
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Last post by ajsimmo
06 Apr 2013, 06:21
clutch judder

Last post by Ralf85 « 05 Apr 2013, 19:35
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by what2do » 05 Apr 2013, 19:21

There have been a few posts about this and as it isn't causing me major grief (other faults are certainly doing that at the moment!!!), I've read...

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Last post by Ralf85
05 Apr 2013, 19:35
Cross threaded spark plug

Last post by edoh « 05 Apr 2013, 15:30
Replies: 38
by jamesandtheopenroad » 15 Mar 2013, 10:51
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Morning.

Wanting to check the conditions of my plugs and going to remove the plug on number 1 cylinder can feel from the off that It's been cross...
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Last post by edoh
05 Apr 2013, 15:30
Found mayo

Last post by kevtherev « 05 Apr 2013, 11:50
Replies: 7
by Dazco » 03 Apr 2013, 18:40

Did a bit of work on jambo today. Replaced engine oil and filter, gearbox oil, spark plugs, dizzy cap, rotor, had starter motor off and replaced...

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Last post by kevtherev
05 Apr 2013, 11:50
NEEDED- Exhaust fitter in Northamptonshire (Kettering)

Last post by northantsandy « 05 Apr 2013, 09:14

by northantsandy » 05 Apr 2013, 09:14

I am looking for a recommended exhaust fitter, to fit my stainless exhaust in Northamptonshire, preferably Kettering area.

Northantsandy

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Last post by northantsandy
05 Apr 2013, 09:14
1700 diesel problems

Last post by dave friday « 05 Apr 2013, 01:28
Replies: 7
by fazzer » 03 Apr 2013, 21:29

im having problems with my 1700 ky diesel,it will only go up to 40mph,and smokes a lot on start up,when it gets warm it calms down a bit.there is a...

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Last post by dave friday
05 Apr 2013, 01:28
No idle when cold 2.1 DJ

Last post by AdrianC « 04 Apr 2013, 20:10
Replies: 13
by Sebastian S » 13 Nov 2011, 15:36

So my Syncro Doka (DJ engine, 2.1) has been giving me some headache this last week. It won't idle when cold. If i give it some gas no problem at all,...

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Last post by AdrianC
04 Apr 2013, 20:10
DJ cold idle - revs not being raised

Last post by AdrianC « 04 Apr 2013, 20:09
Replies: 2
by AdrianC » 04 Apr 2013, 09:33

This is starting to get on my wick...

We did have hot idle speed issues - 1600rpm or so - but they were resolved by just adjusting the throttle...

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Last post by AdrianC
04 Apr 2013, 20:09
Hydraulic tappets

Last post by project25 « 04 Apr 2013, 19:02
Replies: 3
by project25 » 04 Apr 2013, 18:04

Hi, I dont know if this has been covered but recently one tappet became rattley and I suppose drained down in a matter of hours. The answer seemed to...

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Last post by project25
04 Apr 2013, 19:02
carburettor solex 34 pict-4.

Last post by scarysteve « 04 Apr 2013, 15:46
Replies: 6
by basil1 » 16 Feb 2013, 18:48

Help and advice needed,following many painstaking hours,total engine rebuild on air cooled 1.6ct .All timing set correctly,engine starts,runs...

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Last post by scarysteve
04 Apr 2013, 15:46
tips on re-fitting a fuel tank!

Last post by langb20 « 04 Apr 2013, 15:33
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by colmenarjim » 04 Apr 2013, 13:10

just started to do this & what a pig connecting all the breathers has turned out even with a pit, Am I missing something obvious?
cheers jim

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Last post by langb20
04 Apr 2013, 15:33
swap 1.9 watercooled gearbox for 2.0 Aircooled

Last post by jocko « 04 Apr 2013, 10:11
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by jocko » 04 Apr 2013, 01:17

Is it possible to take out a 1.9 watercooled gearbox and swap for a 2.0l Aircooled gearbox? My 1.9 needs replacing and have bought a 2.0 gearbox to...

2 Replies

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Last post by jocko
04 Apr 2013, 10:11
Steam clean the engine?

Last post by ghost123uk « 04 Apr 2013, 09:35
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by Cruz » 06 Mar 2013, 13:33
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My engine has years of oily crud and muck on it in lots of places, especially around the dipstick and oil filler area and I was finally thinking of...
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Last post by ghost123uk
04 Apr 2013, 09:35
Brake pedal gone hard

Last post by mark « 03 Apr 2013, 20:03
Replies: 9
by martinj » 02 Apr 2013, 10:45

The brake pedal on my Westy has become quite hard to press down, the brakes still work fine but just require a lot more of a shove on the pedal.I...

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Last post by mark
03 Apr 2013, 20:03
revs high and strange cable !!

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Apr 2013, 18:30
Replies: 22
by Tony Tone » 19 Mar 2013, 16:15
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Maybe a coincidence, maybe not though.

I had the air filter off today where it joins the carb. put it all back together and ran the engine.

It all...
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Last post by kevtherev
03 Apr 2013, 18:30
Sticky choke?

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Apr 2013, 18:28
Replies: 5
by chassa » 24 Mar 2013, 14:30

Hi all. Just lately, after been stood idle for a couple of weeks, I'm finding that after starting engine from cold it struggles to tick over and I...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Apr 2013, 18:28
speed shop exhaust with tinware

Last post by pandp38 « 03 Apr 2013, 18:22
Replies: 7
by sjmtlewy » 02 Apr 2013, 16:19

has anyone had experience of fitting the stainless exhaust from VW speed shop?

I'm trying to work out if you have to remove the pushrod cover...

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Last post by pandp38
03 Apr 2013, 18:22
Parts washing/soft metal drift

Last post by itchyfeet « 03 Apr 2013, 17:06
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by Jonnyb416 » 01 Apr 2013, 21:00
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What do you use to clean parts in? Either greasy such as CV joints or just to give nuts/bolts, spreader plates etc a clean up.
I've used Clarkes...
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Last post by itchyfeet
03 Apr 2013, 17:06
pushrod covers

Last post by ChrisTriple « 03 Apr 2013, 15:42
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by ChrisTriple » 03 Apr 2013, 10:47

Morning all!

just a quickie question. it seems i dont have any pushrod covers on my engine, are they much of a job to fit?

Cheers
Chris

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Last post by ChrisTriple
03 Apr 2013, 15:42
Expansion/Header Tank just above min..

Last post by mellogecko « 03 Apr 2013, 12:21
Replies: 4
by mellogecko » 03 Apr 2013, 10:53

Hey folks, i've found that my expansion tank is just above the Min mark. Recently when the vans been driven and reached running temp it cuts out, i...

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Last post by mellogecko
03 Apr 2013, 12:21
Amateur Question: is 2.0 Aircooled a 'T4' engine?

Last post by Pubert « 03 Apr 2013, 10:30
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by Thorgills » 03 Apr 2013, 10:08

As the title really - apologies for simplistic question!

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Last post by Pubert
03 Apr 2013, 10:30
vacuum advance - how much movement to expect?

Last post by HarryMann « 03 Apr 2013, 08:31
Replies: 38
by 8ball » 25 Mar 2013, 22:43
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Hello again,

Following on from my last thread about Pierburg 2e3 problems, I received my carb back from Bromyard in brilliant nick and reinstalled....
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Last post by HarryMann
03 Apr 2013, 08:31
Trailing arm repair?

Last post by Plasticman « 02 Apr 2013, 23:03
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by kit » 29 Mar 2013, 16:49
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Hi I have searched everywhere trying to find out if trailing arms are weldable, has anyone tried and is it MOT acceptable?

Trying to lo`ad a photo...
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Last post by Plasticman
02 Apr 2013, 23:03
Hydraulic tappets

Last post by California Dreamin « 02 Apr 2013, 22:04
Replies: 6
by project25 » 02 Apr 2013, 19:30

Hi, Anybody had this one. Got to the stage of booking MOT, ie got the engine running as good as. Yesterday had to remove old gas heater from under...

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Last post by California Dreamin
02 Apr 2013, 22:04
Which oil?

Last post by California Dreamin « 02 Apr 2013, 20:41
Replies: 28
by cosmicsheep » 02 Mar 2013, 09:31
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Sat at the roadside waiting for the RAC. Had a breakdown with big plumes of smoke from engine.
Oil light came on so stopped at a motor factors and...
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Last post by California Dreamin
02 Apr 2013, 20:41
Removing wheel shaft from bearing housing

Last post by waltraud « 02 Apr 2013, 20:39
Replies: 10
by Jonnyb416 » 02 Apr 2013, 12:56

Hi all, I'm in the process of replacing the bearings on the rear of my van and not exactly sure how to remove the wheel shaft from the bearing...

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Last post by waltraud
02 Apr 2013, 20:39
Steering rack grease

Last post by California Dreamin « 02 Apr 2013, 17:45
Replies: 4
by chuckle-bus-tom » 02 Apr 2013, 11:47

Hey all, my second daft question in as many days here! Reading my Bentley Manual regarding the replacement of the steering rack gaitors it calls for...

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Last post by California Dreamin
02 Apr 2013, 17:45
T25 - why does fuel not come out of the tank?!?!?!

Last post by paulandchez « 02 Apr 2013, 12:38
Replies: 6
by paulandchez » 01 Apr 2013, 21:56

Right.....was planning on changing the fuel lines anyway, but went to start the van today and it wouldn't at all. There was plenty of battery power...

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Last post by paulandchez
02 Apr 2013, 12:38
Best Battery advice please..

Last post by California Dreamin « 02 Apr 2013, 11:54
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by Cherylp » 02 Apr 2013, 10:17

Need a new battery, I think mine is f****d. goes flat easily.. anyone can suggest what I need to buy.. does it matter brand?.. I think mines a type...

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Last post by California Dreamin
02 Apr 2013, 11:54
There goes my oil... Turbo problem?

Last post by steane « 02 Apr 2013, 11:43
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by steane » 01 Apr 2013, 19:51

Ok, I had another thread open about my boost pipe coming off but things have changed so thought I'd open a new one and try to steal your knowledge....

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Last post by steane
02 Apr 2013, 11:43
t25 fuel tank

Last post by MattBW « 02 Apr 2013, 10:03
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by smile83 » 27 Mar 2013, 14:18

hi how hard is it to fit a fuel tank in to a t25. can i do it on my own or will i need help.and what tools will i need thanks.

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Last post by MattBW
02 Apr 2013, 10:03
Service intervals - time or mileage?

Last post by California Dreamin « 01 Apr 2013, 23:32
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by skippymoss » 01 Apr 2013, 19:47

Our van is purely a summer camping vehicle and does 3-5k miles between April and September and is SORN over the winter.

Consequently I do a service...

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Last post by California Dreamin
01 Apr 2013, 23:32

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