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compression figures

Last post by California Dreamin « 30 Jan 2013, 09:03
Replies: 21
by what2do » 28 Jan 2013, 12:32
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Howdy, tomorrow when the sun is at it's highest (some chance), i'm going to do a compression test on the van. Can anyone tell me the ball park...
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Last post by California Dreamin
30 Jan 2013, 09:03
Weber Carb ID number

Last post by Bexyvan « 29 Jan 2013, 22:46
Replies: 6
by Bexyvan » 29 Jan 2013, 11:42

I'm trying to identify the exact model carb that i have fitted.
The only numbers that I can find on the carb are; 23A K2 these are stamped on a plate...

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Last post by Bexyvan
29 Jan 2013, 22:46
oil light

Last post by Dazco « 29 Jan 2013, 22:10
Replies: 1
by obbig » 29 Jan 2013, 21:32

Hi there I have the same problem as a guy a couple of days ago with the oil light staighing on dim then going off after a mile if it is the sensor am...

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Last post by Dazco
29 Jan 2013, 22:10
Gearbox oil level check

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 29 Jan 2013, 21:53
Replies: 6
by t25ben79 » 23 Jan 2013, 13:48

Hi , Im going to check my gearbox oil level this weekend. I have a T25 2.0 petrol Aircooled motor. Whats the easiest way ? Over the pit ? Also is the...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
29 Jan 2013, 21:53
Front discs, replacing

Last post by Dazco « 29 Jan 2013, 21:43
Replies: 20
by Dazco » 25 Jan 2013, 10:27
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im planning on replacing both front discs in the near future and overhauling the calipers.
Couple of questions, is there a caliper overhaul kit...
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Last post by Dazco
29 Jan 2013, 21:43
Anyone know of an engine/gearbox removal guide/pointers

Last post by christofy « 29 Jan 2013, 20:38
Replies: 9
by christofy » 29 Jan 2013, 15:26

I removed a 1.9 dg engine and gearbox about 6yrs ago but engine was knackered and wasn't to fussed about how it came out so fumbled through. I need...

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Last post by christofy
29 Jan 2013, 20:38
T25 1.6 TD exhaust problem

Last post by Catmint10 « 29 Jan 2013, 18:16
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by Catmint10 » 11 Jan 2013, 14:02
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Hi everyone

I recently lost the the connecting pipe on the exhaust, that runs from the manifold, down to the silencer (it's a standard silencer...
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Last post by Catmint10
29 Jan 2013, 18:16
Oil Leek

Last post by NicBeeee « 29 Jan 2013, 14:56
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by NicBeeee » 29 Jan 2013, 08:41

Hi

Just been under the van to take a pic of my GSXR exhaust conversion as requested my Cov Kid in the exhaust options thread, glad I did as I...

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Last post by NicBeeee
29 Jan 2013, 14:56
damn silencer

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 29 Jan 2013, 13:38
Replies: 8
by what2do » 28 Jan 2013, 14:56

yesterday i pushed, shoved, eased, banged, nursed until she said NO MORE!!!! I tried to refit the silencer (1.9 DG) after i'd welded up a break in...

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
29 Jan 2013, 13:38
Stuck fuel pump

Last post by ghost123uk « 29 Jan 2013, 10:03
Replies: 2
by ChrisG » 28 Jan 2013, 20:32

Hi,

On alternative fuels forum, due to petrol not working I've been informed that it could be a stuck fuel pump that is not allowing the petrol to...

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Last post by ghost123uk
29 Jan 2013, 10:03
rattle from underneath

Last post by CovKid « 29 Jan 2013, 06:58
Replies: 19
by jrt » 19 Jan 2013, 15:13
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'afternoon, can anyone who's had a similar thing point me in the right direction. I've got an intermittent rattle coming from the middle/rear of my...
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Last post by CovKid
29 Jan 2013, 06:58
Tappets

Last post by dbz864 « 28 Jan 2013, 23:05
Replies: 11
by nostalgic » 26 Jan 2013, 09:18

Hi all. Can anyone tell me on a 2.1i 1988 t25 do you ajust the tappets or are they selfe ajusting. Ive looked a wiki but cant find anything, knowing...

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Last post by dbz864
28 Jan 2013, 23:05
Oil in air filter housing

Last post by nutbox « 28 Jan 2013, 22:40
Replies: 1
by jamesandtheopenroad » 26 Jan 2013, 12:53

Afternoon guys and gals.

Found some oil in the air filter housing today amd some mayonnaise in the breather pipe.

I know you get a little...

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Last post by nutbox
28 Jan 2013, 22:40
Passed wayhay

Last post by StuM « 28 Jan 2013, 17:19
Replies: 7
by California Dreamin » 26 Jan 2013, 17:16

Always a relief after the van passes an MOT.
Helga sailed straight through no advisories...however, the tester did point out a coolant leak on the...

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Last post by StuM
28 Jan 2013, 17:19
clutch won't release due to standing idle

Last post by fixitsteve « 28 Jan 2013, 12:48
Replies: 3
by fixitsteve » 28 Jan 2013, 12:05

Hi,
Ive just gone to move my van after months standing idle and it won't go in gear when the engines running, I just get a nasty crunch. The slave...

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Last post by fixitsteve
28 Jan 2013, 12:48
Worn Cam Follower

Last post by Chunksta « 27 Jan 2013, 07:21
Replies: 8
by Chunksta » 12 Jan 2013, 17:42

Guys,

When I bought my bus, I was advised that a cam follower on No3 Cyl was worn.

I've been driving the bus on short journeys, and she does...

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Last post by Chunksta
27 Jan 2013, 07:21
oil pump priming

Last post by carpmansam « 26 Jan 2013, 23:24
Replies: 5
by carpmansam » 24 Jan 2013, 21:40

hello,
have took engine out and do a light overhaul.next job is to check the oil pump.i have got the new seals etc ready to reinstal it when checked...

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Last post by carpmansam
26 Jan 2013, 23:24
No drive......HELP

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Jan 2013, 22:43
Replies: 19
by bradders89 » 21 Jan 2013, 18:49
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Driving to work this morning my van was clubking as i was pulling away (had done it last night to) I pulled over thingin a wheel may be loose but...
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Last post by kevtherev
26 Jan 2013, 22:43
T25 early cooling system too efficient

Last post by waltraud « 26 Jan 2013, 20:04
Replies: 15
by Wilber » 25 Jan 2013, 11:57
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So my dilemma is not overheating, a common enough fault with any vehicle, but underheating.

As my daily I run a panel van with a slightly modified...
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Last post by waltraud
26 Jan 2013, 20:04
Rocky Jennings

Last post by R0B « 25 Jan 2013, 19:29
Replies: 7
by PaulG » 25 Jan 2013, 09:58

Hi folks,

An American friend of mine, has led me to an American WBX machining and rebuild shop owned by a man named Rocky Jennings. Looks like it...

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Last post by R0B
25 Jan 2013, 19:29
What is this? diesel injection pump

Last post by alimali1991 « 23 Jan 2013, 22:27
Replies: 2
by alimali1991 » 23 Jan 2013, 17:50

Hi, Can anyone tell me what the part is called that the arrow is pointing too?
And what it does on the pump?

any info will be greatly appreciated...

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Last post by alimali1991
23 Jan 2013, 22:27
1.6 jx injector pipes

Last post by Custom & Bespoke « 23 Jan 2013, 20:15

by Custom & Bespoke » 23 Jan 2013, 20:15

Hi all, can anyone tell me if the injector pipes on the 1.9 aaz are usable on the 1.6 jx ? Many thanks in advance.

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Last post by Custom & Bespoke
23 Jan 2013, 20:15
gearbox diff! can it be repaired?

Last post by Aidan « 23 Jan 2013, 17:51
Replies: 8
by bluket25 » 22 Jan 2013, 20:21

Hi
My trusted 4 speed box has no drive.
So its been towed to a garage where they have told me the diff has blown?
Can this be repaired?
Just i rang...

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Last post by Aidan
23 Jan 2013, 17:51
JX feul filter check valve

Last post by bigherb « 23 Jan 2013, 17:25
Replies: 5
by ninja.turtle007 » 22 Jan 2013, 18:21

I presume there I should only be able to blow one way thought the fuel filter check valve?

Also which way should the arrow point? I'm guessing...

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Last post by bigherb
23 Jan 2013, 17:25
oil filler seal part no reqd

Last post by carpmansam « 22 Jan 2013, 20:06
Replies: 3
by carpmansam » 22 Jan 2013, 17:10

hi,
am after a part number. it is for the gasket that sits between the engine case and the oil filler tube(were you put oil into engine please.)...

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Last post by carpmansam
22 Jan 2013, 20:06
jx fuel pipe what size?

Last post by Cyrus « 22 Jan 2013, 14:21

by Cyrus » 22 Jan 2013, 14:21

I'm getting a drip of diesel from the tank where the pipe joins the tank,so I'm thinking of replacing the pipe from tank to filter the the clear pipe...

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Last post by Cyrus
22 Jan 2013, 14:21
oil filler pipe seal

Last post by carpmansam « 21 Jan 2013, 22:45
Replies: 3
by carpmansam » 20 Jan 2013, 23:16

hello,
does anyone know the part number for an certain seal. it is the seal which is placed on the tin ware and the oil filler pipe passes through...

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Last post by carpmansam
21 Jan 2013, 22:45
1600 ct spark plug tin shroud

Last post by sarran1955 « 21 Jan 2013, 20:41
Replies: 4
by carpmansam » 20 Jan 2013, 12:08

hi,
have a 1980 vw 25 1600ct devon camper. does anyone know if the spark plug cables have a shroud on them where they pass through the tin ware ie to...

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Last post by sarran1955
21 Jan 2013, 20:41
gasket for inlet manifold 1600ct

Last post by bigherb « 21 Jan 2013, 10:27
Replies: 2
by carpmansam » 20 Jan 2013, 23:20

hello,
does anyone know the part number for a certain gasket. the gasket sits on top of the heat exchanger to which a flanged 1 pipe comes off an...

2 Replies

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Last post by bigherb
21 Jan 2013, 10:27
Gear box sump plug

Last post by ZsZ « 20 Jan 2013, 15:26
Replies: 7
by mike35 » 13 Jan 2013, 14:33

I went to change my gear box oil today, i sprayed WD40 on the sump plugs and left it for a while. The drain plug come undone easy but the one you...

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Last post by ZsZ
20 Jan 2013, 15:26
Exhaust popping

Last post by Devonboy « 19 Jan 2013, 21:35
Replies: 6
by Devonboy » 13 Jan 2013, 21:49

Hi guys been having problems with my 2ltr air cooled engine. It was blowing petrol out the exhaust so I had a guy work on it. He did the following...

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Last post by Devonboy
19 Jan 2013, 21:35
2 litre Aircooled oil cooler question

Last post by faggie « 19 Jan 2013, 17:58
Replies: 5
by stevo1980 » 18 Jan 2013, 07:41

How do i know if my oil cooler is working properly. It is very rusty looking. Is it worth changing and how difficult/easy is it.
Steve

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Last post by faggie
19 Jan 2013, 17:58
CV Boot - MOT Fail?

Last post by CovKid « 19 Jan 2013, 17:46
Replies: 20
by chrisevans » 16 Jan 2013, 17:03
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Quick question is a split CV Boot an MOT fail now? I was under the impression this was for front axle previously? Have the rules changed?
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Last post by CovKid
19 Jan 2013, 17:46
engine conversion

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Jan 2013, 13:18
Replies: 8
by popeye65 » 14 Jan 2013, 23:05

Hello all, I have bought a 1982 t25 camper with a replacement 2ltr petrol engine which is almost new (11000 miles) this over a period ten years of...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Jan 2013, 13:18
Weber single carb conversion

Last post by CovKid « 17 Jan 2013, 22:30
Replies: 11
by dennisg » 31 Dec 2012, 14:32

Has anyone fitted a weber single carb conversion kit from just kampers. Been recommend by my garage to replace twin carbs, any advice?

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Last post by CovKid
17 Jan 2013, 22:30
jx / aaz power steering.

Last post by ..lee.. « 17 Jan 2013, 20:11
Replies: 6
by ..lee.. » 14 Jan 2013, 11:26

hi guys trying to help a guy out that has been badly treated in the scene.

his engine has been taken complete. so i`ve had a std jx and fitted that....

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Last post by ..lee..
17 Jan 2013, 20:11
Injection pump sprocket removal ...?

Last post by dekhelia « 17 Jan 2013, 10:00
Replies: 3
by dekhelia » 13 Jan 2013, 22:01

When I was refurbing an AAZ prior to installation in my T25, removing the IP sprocket as per Bentley's instructions (light pressure on sprocket...

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Last post by dekhelia
17 Jan 2013, 10:00
water pipes

Last post by AdrianC « 16 Jan 2013, 19:45
Replies: 2
by nostalgic » 16 Jan 2013, 18:57

Ok here we go again thermostate having been all done, now the metal water pipe has split its so rusty im surprised its not done it before im shaw...

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Last post by AdrianC
16 Jan 2013, 19:45
J Tubes

Last post by Dave G « 16 Jan 2013, 19:19
Replies: 2
by Dave G » 15 Jan 2013, 20:01

Hi all....I have a 79 2ltr Aircooled, and im getting rid of heat exhangers as they are pretty shot to bits.Im looking to replace them with j...

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Last post by Dave G
16 Jan 2013, 19:19
how to fit an alternator..advice please

Last post by Bertiedabus « 16 Jan 2013, 17:43
Replies: 9
by Bertiedabus » 12 Jan 2013, 16:52

Hi folks,
OK I know the alternator is buggered as have done all voltage checks etc. And mechanic has confirmed. So i have ordered the alternator and...

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Last post by Bertiedabus
16 Jan 2013, 17:43
Are there any vw restorers/mechanics in the Bedford area?

Last post by nutbox « 16 Jan 2013, 16:39
Replies: 2
by markyboy » 16 Jan 2013, 14:21

I need a new engine, exhaust system, a bit of welding and a new MOT. Am trying to find someone who could do the work in Bedfordshire area, seems to...

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Last post by nutbox
16 Jan 2013, 16:39
2L Aircooled oil leak

Last post by faggie « 16 Jan 2013, 11:54
Replies: 3
by stevo1980 » 16 Jan 2013, 00:01

I have a small leak and it looks like its coming from the big flat head screw from underneath. Is this some sort of peasure relief valve?

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Last post by faggie
16 Jan 2013, 11:54
Engine help needed

Last post by Bulldog1 « 15 Jan 2013, 23:33
Replies: 51
by Bulldog1 » 06 Jan 2013, 20:56
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Hello,

I have an 83 petrol 1.9 dg engine in my camper. I bought the camper 12 months ago and had to have a recon engine after a week because the...
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Last post by Bulldog1
15 Jan 2013, 23:33
T25 Jumping Out of 2nd Gear?

Last post by DibDub « 15 Jan 2013, 23:15
Replies: 3
by DibDub » 15 Jan 2013, 20:16

A family friend has an F reg, 1.9, water cooled T25 and they are wanting to sell it(£2,000), only found out today after taking a drive to see another...

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Last post by DibDub
15 Jan 2013, 23:15
New 2.0 Aircooled needed

Last post by mark.sleep « 15 Jan 2013, 22:33
Replies: 18
by mark.sleep » 10 Jan 2013, 20:48
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Its official my engine has died, after crossing my fingers the verdict came back as the effing thing is effing effed .

So here's my first question,...
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Last post by mark.sleep
15 Jan 2013, 22:33
Refitting a Pierburg

Last post by bigherb « 15 Jan 2013, 10:35
Replies: 4
by fuzzy » 13 Jan 2013, 15:30

I’ve replaced my Weber 34 DAT carb which was fitted to 1.9 DG when I got it. I bought a used Pierburg from another DG engine and had the carb fully...

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Last post by bigherb
15 Jan 2013, 10:35
Autosleeper automatic lpg struggling on inclines

Last post by ghost123uk « 15 Jan 2013, 09:51
Replies: 7
by Sir Brixalot » 13 Jan 2013, 21:12

Hi

Headed north on the m11 today. To start off van was fine, then on prolonged slight inclines began to struggle, down as low as 45mph and even on...

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Last post by ghost123uk
15 Jan 2013, 09:51
POWER! Have I got enough?

Last post by jason k « 14 Jan 2013, 20:15
Replies: 17
by dickie14 » 19 Dec 2012, 14:08
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Hi all,

How much BHP should a 2.0 CU Aircooled with Dell DRLA 36's make after being tuned on a rolling road?

Reason I ask is that after fitting my...
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Last post by jason k
14 Jan 2013, 20:15
Engine blowing oil

Last post by Treadgingerly « 14 Jan 2013, 12:50

by Treadgingerly » 14 Jan 2013, 12:50

Hi, I have a diesel 1.7 KY series engine and it's blowing oil out of the filler neck presumably because crank is pressuring up. What remedies are...

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Last post by Treadgingerly
14 Jan 2013, 12:50
Flywheel oil seal pics

Last post by tandemsandy « 13 Jan 2013, 19:53
Replies: 10
by crump167 » 13 Jan 2013, 07:53

This is the first seal after rebuild, you can see the metal showing through where the plastic has rubbed off,

This is second seal in place before...

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13 Jan 2013, 19:53

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