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Backfiring, lack of power

Last post by rowhills « 02 Jan 2013, 19:33
Replies: 8
by djhammy » 11 Apr 2010, 20:48

HI folks after all the problems I've had recently with the fuel system the van has been running sweet and i went away for Easter and did over 300...

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Last post by rowhills
02 Jan 2013, 19:33
What Size Jack Recommended Please?

Last post by AdrianC « 02 Jan 2013, 10:35
Replies: 5
by Tvoburner » 29 Dec 2012, 13:46

Hi,
Could somebody please tell me if a 2 ton trolley jack would be sufficient to lift my 1987 t25 high top autohomes conversion safely or should I...

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Last post by AdrianC
02 Jan 2013, 10:35
Starting problems

Last post by MaddyJ « 02 Jan 2013, 08:11
Replies: 5
by MaddyJ » 16 Dec 2012, 13:26

We seem to always have this problem over winter when we leave Dudley for a few weeks. However, since having a new radio fitted this year we have had...

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Last post by MaddyJ
02 Jan 2013, 08:11
Mechanic needed in Watford Herts

Last post by nehpets13 « 01 Jan 2013, 21:53
Replies: 2
by nehpets13 » 01 Jan 2013, 19:16

Anyone know of a mobile mechanic in the Watford area who is reliable and don'y cost the earth?

Reg the wedge melted his ignition switch which I...

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Last post by nehpets13
01 Jan 2013, 21:53
cambelt change

Last post by fazzer « 31 Dec 2012, 18:54
Replies: 2
by fazzer » 31 Dec 2012, 16:36

want to change my cambelt and tentioner on my 1.7 diesel van,is this an easy job or should i leave it to those that know,any tips would be...

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Last post by fazzer
31 Dec 2012, 18:54
whats your exhaust

Last post by brandonabbie « 31 Dec 2012, 18:24
Replies: 6
by brandonabbie » 31 Dec 2012, 17:32

ok going to spend some money on the van next year first lpg(gasure) 2nd coat of paint(me)3rd exhaust stainless but which one?(1.9 dg)

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Last post by brandonabbie
31 Dec 2012, 18:24
£30 socket set to 32mm and some..

Last post by Hacksawbob « 31 Dec 2012, 16:11
Replies: 8
by HarryMann » 30 Dec 2012, 19:52

Can't be total junk, I bet its not bad quality actually...worth it as a 2nd to slip under the seat?

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Last post by Hacksawbob
31 Dec 2012, 16:11
Radius arm bushes replacement

Last post by nutbox « 31 Dec 2012, 15:04
Replies: 12
by nutbox » 08 Dec 2012, 17:08

Hi there,
I was going to change the radius arm bushes today ,I undid the 3 nuts/bolts on the lower control arm ,but I could budge the bolts out of...

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Last post by nutbox
31 Dec 2012, 15:04
Ignition spark dying straight after starting? 2.0l CU (Vid)

Last post by Ian Hulley « 31 Dec 2012, 10:10
Replies: 9
by Zomerzet » 28 Dec 2012, 15:31

Finally got the camper on four wheels after a full engine rebuild. Got the engine running before installation to see if there were any issues and it...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
31 Dec 2012, 10:10
Seized Heat Blower

Last post by CovKid « 31 Dec 2012, 00:17
Replies: 20
by Donnw » 11 Dec 2012, 09:37
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My heater blower has seized up. I remember reading an article somewhere on how to get to it and get it working again. I have looked through the Wiki...
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Last post by CovKid
31 Dec 2012, 00:17
what gearbox should a 1990 1.6 jx td have

Last post by scar « 30 Dec 2012, 17:55
Replies: 114
by scar » 15 Dec 2012, 17:38
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It appears the van i am buying westy california 1.6 td 1990 has a 4 speed gearbox is this right or should it be a 5 speed?
thanks
nick
ps thats...
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Last post by scar
30 Dec 2012, 17:55
holiday cancelled, water pump!

Last post by fairwynds « 30 Dec 2012, 16:04
Replies: 8
by fairwynds » 27 Dec 2012, 16:48

Grrrrr
typical, just thrown bags into van to go off for a few days in Wales, and water pump has packed up.

Its a 1.9DG, early type - VW part number...

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Last post by fairwynds
30 Dec 2012, 16:04
2.0 Aircooled barrel / head seals

Last post by 82JEW75 « 30 Dec 2012, 12:00
Replies: 5
by gozzuk2000 » 29 Dec 2012, 18:49

HELP !!! Just dropped engine and removed one head from my T25 trying to find a running problem.I have found no seals between barrels and head, would...

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Last post by 82JEW75
30 Dec 2012, 12:00
Whistling Exhaust...?

Last post by jason k « 30 Dec 2012, 02:39
Replies: 6
by Sturgey » 28 Dec 2012, 17:49

I've had a strange whistling sound coming from the exhaust of my 1989 2.1 dj for the past few months now.
It seems to start when I give her some gas...

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Last post by jason k
30 Dec 2012, 02:39
Belt size?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 29 Dec 2012, 00:59
Replies: 2
by kit » 19 Dec 2012, 19:46

Anyone know what or where I could find the size of the alternator belt on 1.6 CS, I have thrown off another one and need to get one from a local...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
29 Dec 2012, 00:59
painting tinware

Last post by aruntaylor « 28 Dec 2012, 22:39
Replies: 3
by stevo1980 » 27 Dec 2012, 23:25

If i was to paint my tinware do i need to drop the engine or can i take bits off to do. its for a 2 litre Aircooled.

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Last post by aruntaylor
28 Dec 2012, 22:39
1,6TD Joker - Will not start!!

Last post by dannyjwood « 28 Dec 2012, 22:30
Replies: 8
by Munich Joker » 22 Dec 2012, 08:20

Hi Guys and gals,

I am having a bit of a problem, my Van just will not start!
So the van had been sitting on the side of the road for about 6-8...

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Last post by dannyjwood
28 Dec 2012, 22:30
rear wheel bearing

Last post by jeffdub « 28 Dec 2012, 14:25
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by jeffdub » 28 Dec 2012, 07:59

hi all, the rear wheel bearing on my van started humming yesterday and i wondered is it safe to use it till i can get one from brickwerks ?

thanks...

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Last post by jeffdub
28 Dec 2012, 14:25
reverse gear

Last post by billy739 « 28 Dec 2012, 13:22
Replies: 9
by simongreener » 17 Nov 2012, 17:38

Hi all for some reason i carn't get reverse gear to ingauge on my T25 1,2,3 and fourth all work fine ?

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Last post by billy739
28 Dec 2012, 13:22
Would your bet be on the cv joints

Last post by Plasticman « 27 Dec 2012, 13:10
Replies: 9
by Sir Brixalot » 06 Dec 2012, 17:02

Thought everything was done but.. when setting off I hear a noise that is a combination of a clang/spring sound fom underneath, I can't pinpoint...

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Last post by Plasticman
27 Dec 2012, 13:10
Zero valve clearance - what do I do? (PICS)

Last post by California Dreamin « 27 Dec 2012, 00:27
Replies: 22
by DKWesty » 17 Dec 2012, 18:29
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First off, greetings to all here - this is my first post but I've been taking advantage of all the info here for the last year or so. Brilliant...
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Last post by California Dreamin
27 Dec 2012, 00:27
Jx aux water pump circulation route

Last post by mrdp « 26 Dec 2012, 08:39
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by lloydy » 23 Dec 2012, 18:41

Have started looking at webasto/eberspacher coolant heaters, as i'm thinking of putting one in for next winter. Some come without the coolant pump...

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Last post by mrdp
26 Dec 2012, 08:39
coolant problem

Last post by robobobo « 25 Dec 2012, 14:34
Replies: 18
by robobobo » 21 Dec 2012, 18:15
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Hi There
Regarding my van syncro, 2.1 dj
Im trying to diagnose some coolant issues with my van. After a burst coolant hose the other day on the...
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Last post by robobobo
25 Dec 2012, 14:34
cheap components

Last post by ELVIS « 24 Dec 2012, 11:38
Replies: 12
by Cableguy » 04 Oct 2012, 14:31

This was fitted by a well known 'specialist'
It was apparrently brand new, fitted about 2 months ago
it's just been replaced, as it was worn out OMG...

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Last post by ELVIS
24 Dec 2012, 11:38
bentley manual

Last post by bruce « 22 Dec 2012, 19:54
Replies: 3
by bruce » 22 Dec 2012, 00:34

Hi, apparently there is a section in the bentley manual to set the throttle stop on the 2.1 inj, i have a haynes manual which doesn´t mention this,...

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Last post by bruce
22 Dec 2012, 19:54
van won't start :(

Last post by timthemod « 22 Dec 2012, 17:45
Replies: 6
by timthemod » 20 Dec 2012, 18:05

Had my van since September, recently serviced, last used it on Tuesday now it won't start! Turns over but does not seem to fire. Has been raining the...

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Last post by timthemod
22 Dec 2012, 17:45
Engine Stutter 2.1

Last post by syncro up « 21 Dec 2012, 12:31
Replies: 7
by syncro up » 08 Nov 2012, 08:33

Morning
After some advice.
I have an ’87 2.1i motor which has run faultlessly for the few years I’ve had the van. Now after very little use this...

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Last post by syncro up
21 Dec 2012, 12:31
None VW - Audi A4 warning light

Last post by Mr Soft « 21 Dec 2012, 10:00
Replies: 32
by Mr Soft » 16 Nov 2012, 19:47
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The Yellow 'Engine' light has come on on the wife's '06 Audi A4 2.0 Tdi 140. She says that she thinks there was a loss of power the last...
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Last post by Mr Soft
21 Dec 2012, 10:00
start stop start stop problem

Last post by tobydog « 20 Dec 2012, 22:32
Replies: 7
by ladybird » 19 Dec 2012, 19:31

Hi to all you people, i have a problem with my van,ive had it diagnosed and they still cant find the fault its a 2.1 dj engine1989 what happens is it...

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Last post by tobydog
20 Dec 2012, 22:32
2.1 fuelling issues?

Last post by karlito « 20 Dec 2012, 21:22
Replies: 20
by karlito » 15 Dec 2012, 17:21
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Hi, i have just bought a 2.1 dj van which has some issues with the engine.
I can get it running (badly) but it smokes like and East end villian...
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Last post by karlito
20 Dec 2012, 21:22
revs drop with the lights

Last post by Niander « 19 Dec 2012, 20:22
Replies: 6
by helga592 » 17 Dec 2012, 19:11

Hi
Not the worse problem but the revs drop with the light on. Ticks over nicely 950rpm no problem, but when you turn the light on the revs drop...

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Last post by Niander
19 Dec 2012, 20:22
Starting problem

Last post by dazzzer1 « 18 Dec 2012, 23:51
Replies: 7
by Trunkster » 17 Dec 2012, 11:07

GRRRRH van wont start! I put a new batery on it a couple of weeks ago and it has been great. Yesterday it would not start. The starter motor is...

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Last post by dazzzer1
18 Dec 2012, 23:51
How much oil do i need for oil change?

Last post by California Dreamin « 18 Dec 2012, 21:17
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by mike35 » 18 Dec 2012, 20:39

I have a 1.6 TD JX engine. I want to service my van this weekend and wondered how much oil would i need? Thank you.

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Last post by California Dreamin
18 Dec 2012, 21:17
Over heating while idling for an hour

Last post by California Dreamin « 18 Dec 2012, 17:40
Replies: 32
by ro6er » 13 Dec 2012, 14:38
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I was stuck in traffic this morning and I noticed my temp was going up and up. I had to stop in town after a while to cool it down, it was definitely...
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Last post by California Dreamin
18 Dec 2012, 17:40
I have a minor problem, hopefully!!!!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 18 Dec 2012, 10:10
Replies: 11
by northantsandy » 14 Dec 2012, 14:23

My van is not running problems, juddering and not running properly for a few days. I have had about 5 back fires and some juddering, poor...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
18 Dec 2012, 10:10
exhaust bolts

Last post by stevo1980 « 18 Dec 2012, 03:38
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by stevo1980 » 15 Dec 2012, 11:55

where do i get new bolts for my 2 litre Aircooled exhaust and heat exchanger, and what size?
Cheers Steve

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Last post by stevo1980
18 Dec 2012, 03:38
Buzzing from near rear tyre under cupboards

Last post by California Dreamin « 18 Dec 2012, 00:30
Replies: 10
by HLC » 16 Dec 2012, 15:38

Hi
My 1990 California has sat motionless for a couple of months with no apparent problem. I nipped in to get something last night and noticed a...

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Last post by California Dreamin
18 Dec 2012, 00:30
exhaust studs 2 LITRE Aircooled

Last post by faggie « 17 Dec 2012, 22:49
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by stevo1980 » 17 Dec 2012, 22:41

Hi im after anywhere that sells exhaust studs for my 2 litre Aircooled i also need the studs to attach the heat exchanger to the engine block. Cant...

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Last post by faggie
17 Dec 2012, 22:49
Incline power loss

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 17 Dec 2012, 20:15
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by jamesandtheopenroad » 17 Dec 2012, 19:22

Ok. Been meaning to post this for ages but keep forgetting.

When travelling along at speed and I go up an incline to the right, all good, no drop...

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
17 Dec 2012, 20:15
Clutch

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Dec 2012, 13:22
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by el_presidente » 16 Dec 2012, 20:28

I think I know this anyway.... but strong clutch smell every time I pull away and the bus was creeping forward even with the clutch pedal to the...

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Dec 2012, 13:22
which bit of my choke is not working properly?

Last post by kevtherev « 16 Dec 2012, 15:02
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by ermie571 » 12 Dec 2012, 19:56

Ok - 2.1 DJ running LPG on the 1.9 carb.

so...during the spring, summer autumn the van starts perfectly, and will idle from cold at around 1000...

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Last post by kevtherev
16 Dec 2012, 15:02
Steering column bushes

Last post by lhd « 16 Dec 2012, 01:34
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by lhd » 12 Nov 2012, 16:17
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Have a clunk when pushing top and bottom of steering wheel.
Can clearly see the column moving in the tube so must be the column bushes.
Has anyone...
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Last post by lhd
16 Dec 2012, 01:34
fuel pressure

Last post by HAYDEN « 15 Dec 2012, 17:29
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by HAYDEN » 15 Dec 2012, 16:11

Hi folks,
I recently run out of petrol( luckily outside my house), well I left it a few days before I stuck in 5 litres just to get me upto the...

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Last post by HAYDEN
15 Dec 2012, 17:29
trailing arm measurement please

Last post by Plasticman « 14 Dec 2012, 22:07
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by Plasticman » 13 Dec 2012, 23:06

i need the inside diameter of the trailing arm where the bush fits
ta mm

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Last post by Plasticman
14 Dec 2012, 22:07
very lumpy start in cold weather

Last post by faggie « 14 Dec 2012, 21:09
Replies: 35
by stevo1980 » 08 Dec 2012, 18:12
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Hi my 2 litre Aircooled is a nitemare to start in the morning or when its cold, keeps cutting out and i have to rev it to keep ticking over. Dont...
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Last post by faggie
14 Dec 2012, 21:09
2.0l Aircooled heating parts

Last post by neil3965 « 14 Dec 2012, 20:38
Replies: 10
by nutbox » 12 Dec 2012, 20:32

Hi there,
I have been look at what I need to get my heating sorted on my Aircooled van and have found I a missing a pipe that connect to the...

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Last post by neil3965
14 Dec 2012, 20:38
Has any one read this and have an opinion

Last post by 1664 « 14 Dec 2012, 17:39
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by RCN » 14 Dec 2012, 14:16

I was surfing another site and came across this article about T25's stalling for no reason. Mine has done this and I just want to know what others...

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Last post by 1664
14 Dec 2012, 17:39
heating question

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Dec 2012, 10:15
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by gary1998 » 14 Dec 2012, 06:34

A previous owner fitted/mounted heater box on wood for some reason i don't know why (i think there's a gap that shouldn't be there) as i get cold air...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Dec 2012, 10:15
4 speed gear lever and selector

Last post by Aidan « 14 Dec 2012, 06:55
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by britpaked » 13 Dec 2012, 23:11

Hi hope you guys can help I want to know if the 4speed gear lever and selector box and linkage from a air cooled will fit on my 4 speed water cooled?

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Last post by Aidan
14 Dec 2012, 06:55
both heater cables.

Last post by paul lambert « 13 Dec 2012, 14:16
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by paul lambert » 12 Dec 2012, 14:50

Hi,looking for a bit of advice,i`ve recently fitted new heat risers and pods on my 1982 Aircooled.(previous owner had removed them for some...

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13 Dec 2012, 14:16

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