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Elusive diesel engine code

Last post by WestWey « 09 Sep 2012, 16:56
Replies: 7
by WestWey » 09 Sep 2012, 13:06

I have been advised that what was sold as a JX turbo diesel engine in our multivan is actually a golf engine.

I am trying too find the engine code...

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Last post by WestWey
09 Sep 2012, 16:56
Snapped 5-speed lever? Here's how to repair it.

Last post by silverbullet « 09 Sep 2012, 15:56
Replies: 2
by silverbullet » 09 Sep 2012, 11:03

Disclaimers first: This is a techniquqe that I have used for several RHD 14mm gear levers. All were reasonably straight up until the time of...

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Last post by silverbullet
09 Sep 2012, 15:56
How much does it take to cook an engine?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 Sep 2012, 23:02
Replies: 17
by skippymoss » 02 Sep 2012, 19:34
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Got home today by recovery truck.
Was driving on a dual carriageway after a long motorway run when we heard a funny scraping noise...
Turns out the...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
08 Sep 2012, 23:02
Exhaust "popping"

Last post by pi quattro « 08 Sep 2012, 20:08
Replies: 6
by pi quattro » 08 Sep 2012, 09:51

When i use low gears when going down very steep hills I can hear that there is the odd pop and burst. Not a backfire our anything loud, just a wee...

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Last post by pi quattro
08 Sep 2012, 20:08
Darlek Cap testing

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 Sep 2012, 20:06
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by nesty » 08 Sep 2012, 13:12

I've just taken off my Darlek cap to test. I read on here that you can perform a test when you blow through it, it supposed to make a duck noise if...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
08 Sep 2012, 20:06
Seepage of fluid from Automatic gear box

Last post by martin t25 « 08 Sep 2012, 19:54
Replies: 5
by Dave L » 30 Aug 2012, 08:15

Hi,

There is automatic fluid seeping from my gearbox.. i have only noticed it a few days ago & while there isnt a puddle under neath the bus after...

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Last post by martin t25
08 Sep 2012, 19:54
oil cooler for 2.0cu

Last post by martin t25 « 08 Sep 2012, 19:44
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by chbr2a » 04 Sep 2012, 14:06

hi, i would like to know wich water oil cooler is suitable to mount on filter on 2.0cu Aircooled bus ?
i need warm water in bus for vaporising gas...

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Last post by martin t25
08 Sep 2012, 19:44
Oil check flap on Aircooled

Last post by 81AirCooled « 08 Sep 2012, 19:27
Replies: 3
by 81AirCooled » 08 Sep 2012, 18:55

Should this have a foam or rubber seal around? That previous owner had put a foam backing on it which has now rotted off and I don't know if I should...

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Last post by 81AirCooled
08 Sep 2012, 19:27
gear linkage - re-bushing etc

Last post by xpress « 08 Sep 2012, 19:13
Replies: 12
by paddy1960 » 06 Jun 2009, 22:05

Hi

having just suffered a gear box failure and now with an expensive 5 speed recon gearbox,
have just fitted the short shift kit - which is great,...

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Last post by xpress
08 Sep 2012, 19:13
White Smoke Problem

Last post by dave friday « 08 Sep 2012, 15:30
Replies: 1
by kevinbeever » 08 Sep 2012, 12:24

A while back I had the head gasket done on my JX turbo diesel, shortly after the van would blow white smoke out when cold. It wasnt too bad when just...

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Last post by dave friday
08 Sep 2012, 15:30
Coolant temp sensor gauge

Last post by AdrianC « 08 Sep 2012, 15:18
Replies: 6
by happybus » 08 Sep 2012, 13:55

So there we driving along our merry way when the red light flashes and the needle drops! Drops, what is going on.
The smoke/steam out the back didn't...

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Last post by AdrianC
08 Sep 2012, 15:18
starter is labouring when hot

Last post by cosmicsheep « 08 Sep 2012, 14:55
Replies: 12
by timwatson » 04 Sep 2012, 12:04

hi guys
i have a t3 2lt Aircooled 1981
when i drive it for about half an hour then stop and try to restart it is very slow and labouring
the...

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Last post by cosmicsheep
08 Sep 2012, 14:55
URGENT HELP NEEDED : cooling fan

Last post by tone « 08 Sep 2012, 14:20
Replies: 6
by tone » 04 Sep 2012, 15:35

What started off as a simple job has turned into a nightmare ! - my van has been in garage for the last two weeks - whilst trying to change a...

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Last post by tone
08 Sep 2012, 14:20
Oil - synthetic after mineral

Last post by R0B « 08 Sep 2012, 13:11
Replies: 13
by DevonMark » 07 Sep 2012, 23:14

It seems that any questions relating to oil choices can get people's backs up on here, so before you read on I can assure you that I have read the...

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Last post by R0B
08 Sep 2012, 13:11
Un-level T25 Camper

Last post by Jeff J « 08 Sep 2012, 06:36
Replies: 6
by Jeff J » 07 Sep 2012, 06:56

Sorry, yet another question,not long been an owner & am trying to rectify faults/restore the camper. I have noticed that mine, 1985 high top Auto...

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Last post by Jeff J
08 Sep 2012, 06:36
Fuel icing

Last post by tidgy25 « 07 Sep 2012, 15:18
Replies: 8
by tidgy25 » 03 Sep 2012, 19:27

Hi everyone,

I am the proud owner of a 1983 t25 2.0 Aircooled which i got on Saturday, i took it for its first run and it started running really...

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Last post by tidgy25
07 Sep 2012, 15:18
Late exhaust box wont bugde - what am i doing wrong?

Last post by SixtySpeedTwin « 07 Sep 2012, 11:45
Replies: 4
by SixtySpeedTwin » 04 Sep 2012, 22:53

Hi Folks
The tail pipe section fell off my 2.1 exhaust so i bought a new box.

I had to grind off the nuts & bolts on the flange & got that separated...

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Last post by SixtySpeedTwin
07 Sep 2012, 11:45
Coolant level switch

Last post by Ian Hulley « 07 Sep 2012, 08:47
Replies: 9
by cuban-night » 29 Aug 2012, 20:01

Hi folks, on a resent Weekend away in our T25 our bus decided to not spit out her dummy but choose to spit out her coolant level sensor thus pumping...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
07 Sep 2012, 08:47
what lube?

Last post by Trunkster « 07 Sep 2012, 07:04
Replies: 2
by Trunkster » 06 Sep 2012, 18:22

The seel that goes around the fuel filler pipe and pushes into the tank has split and fairly rotten so when I fill up the fuel leaks all over the...

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Last post by Trunkster
07 Sep 2012, 07:04
Noises - finding source

Last post by ghost123uk « 07 Sep 2012, 06:54
Replies: 5
by CovKid » 05 Sep 2012, 22:35

Quite often, owners report unusual noises coming from underneath the vehicle which are difficult to pinpoint so I thought it might be useful to put...

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Last post by ghost123uk
07 Sep 2012, 06:54
T25 Exhaust

Last post by Graham81 « 07 Sep 2012, 06:44
Replies: 5
by Jeff J » 06 Sep 2012, 04:34

I have 2 inch a rusty split in the seam of this part of my exhaust onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; but can't work out exactly what the...

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Last post by Graham81
07 Sep 2012, 06:44
France on saturday... problems still.

Last post by ghost123uk « 06 Sep 2012, 23:45
Replies: 2
by skint-van-man » 06 Sep 2012, 20:32

Evening all.

Off to france on saturday and a few bits im stil not quite happy about.
Running a recon 1.9 DG with a 2e3 just back from recon. I have...

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Last post by ghost123uk
06 Sep 2012, 23:45
2.1 DJ strange running problem

Last post by Haselrigge « 06 Sep 2012, 19:54
Replies: 9
by Haselrigge » 03 Aug 2012, 20:44

Hi - looking for some diagnostic advice before I take the major step of pulling the engine to bits...

This is a 1989 vanagon 2.1 DJ which I bought...

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Last post by Haselrigge
06 Sep 2012, 19:54
Gear box oil (how much oil)

Last post by 82JEW75 « 06 Sep 2012, 18:45
Replies: 4
by mike35 » 06 Sep 2012, 05:53

What oil would i need for my gear box, i have a 1.6TD JX engine with a dog leg 5 spead gear box. How much oil do i need and where is the location to...

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Last post by 82JEW75
06 Sep 2012, 18:45
clutch problems( NOW SORTED )

Last post by Chops « 06 Sep 2012, 18:34
Replies: 1
by smile83 » 06 Sep 2012, 12:33

:( one day before busfeast. i have a problem getting the gears and the clutch bites very low could this be a problem with the master cylinder.it has...

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Last post by Chops
06 Sep 2012, 18:34
Non Starter with Spark

Last post by e11ie « 06 Sep 2012, 15:47

by e11ie » 06 Sep 2012, 15:47

Hey

Basically my first post so Hello and thank you for this site as it has saved me numerous times :D

Currently I have a Aircooled CU on the...

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Last post by e11ie
06 Sep 2012, 15:47
What's this pipe called?

Last post by California Dreamin « 06 Sep 2012, 12:09
Replies: 8
by andydormer » 05 Sep 2012, 20:35

Hi All,
Newbie question here - Whats this pipe called? Left (near) side of engine. Looks like its due for replacement - picture doesn't do the...

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Last post by California Dreamin
06 Sep 2012, 12:09
Help! 1.9 petrol misfire/no power/cutting out = misery!

Last post by busengineer « 06 Sep 2012, 07:17
Replies: 30
by busengineer » 13 Jun 2012, 11:17
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I have an annoying problem with the bus, first off its a 1985 1.9 petrol watercooled

Weve had here about 4 months and she did North Wales and back a...
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Last post by busengineer
06 Sep 2012, 07:17
T25 1.9 sudden loss of power

Last post by busengineer « 06 Sep 2012, 07:01
Replies: 1
by ThePhelpster » 27 Aug 2012, 09:42

Hi, I'm pretty new to the VW scene and have only owned my T25 for a few months. It's a 1988 1.9 watercooled camper. I'll be driving along and...

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Last post by busengineer
06 Sep 2012, 07:01
recommended spares to carry ?

Last post by CovKid « 05 Sep 2012, 22:52
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by mickeyflyn » 05 Sep 2012, 22:21

hi people
just a quick question ,what spares do people carry to get you out of the breakdown ?
i carry a spare fan belt some fuses .bulbs,duck...

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Last post by CovKid
05 Sep 2012, 22:52
gearbox advice as it shot it

Last post by R0B « 05 Sep 2012, 22:10
Replies: 1
by leelisa26 » 05 Sep 2012, 21:22

Hi ya all jumped in the van tonight for a ride and noticed the gearbox is noisey a loud whining noise done all the important parts oil and checked it...

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Last post by R0B
05 Sep 2012, 22:10
1600 engine exhaust

Last post by monkeyboysee « 05 Sep 2012, 18:43
Replies: 2
by monkeyboysee » 05 Sep 2012, 14:52

hi all,

i have a 1600 VEGE? engine fitted, will the exhaust be the same as a 1600 CT?

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Last post by monkeyboysee
05 Sep 2012, 18:43
LHD EXhaust?

Last post by monkeyboysee « 05 Sep 2012, 18:28
Replies: 3
by monkeyboysee » 05 Sep 2012, 15:29

hi, will a LHD exhaust be ok for a RHD?

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Last post by monkeyboysee
05 Sep 2012, 18:28
2.0 fuel pump

Last post by bigherb « 05 Sep 2012, 07:39
Replies: 16
by chbr2a » 16 Jun 2012, 13:31
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hi, i have cu engine and i have problem with mechanic fuel pump. i would put electric fuel pump but i don't know from wich car i should use it ?? can...
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Last post by bigherb
05 Sep 2012, 07:39
new exhaust..now popping till warm

Last post by ermie571 « 05 Sep 2012, 07:34
Replies: 10
by ermie571 » 29 Aug 2012, 20:07

Hiya folks,

bit of guidance required exhhere.

2.1DJ running LPG on carbs

brand new SS exhaust.....Shiney....

sounds and runs great when...

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Last post by ermie571
05 Sep 2012, 07:34
JX fuel pump timing

Last post by dave friday « 04 Sep 2012, 22:27
Replies: 7
by Chops » 02 Sep 2012, 09:34

Morning - I need some help. No not with that, with my van.

Spent yesterday checking the timing on my JX van. Cam / crank was bang on correct, but...

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Last post by dave friday
04 Sep 2012, 22:27
Diesel engine block code query.

Last post by dave friday « 04 Sep 2012, 22:02
Replies: 3
by rob1927 » 04 Sep 2012, 20:32

Hello all :D

Could any one throw any light on this for me, i have on my hands a van which is supposed to be a 1.6TD JX but the engine block has no...

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Last post by dave friday
04 Sep 2012, 22:02
Snapped, replaced, now worried!

Last post by ropeman23 « 04 Sep 2012, 21:45
Replies: 5
by ropeman23 » 02 Sep 2012, 18:14

So, I snapped a fanbelt in the middle of rural France and didn't have a spare! After a lot of cycling and bad French I got it sorted. Bad, bad,...

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Last post by ropeman23
04 Sep 2012, 21:45
Help needed please

Last post by stecats « 04 Sep 2012, 20:58
Replies: 5
by Devonboy » 10 Apr 2012, 21:08

Hi all,
just bought a 1983 1900 Aircooled Devon and im chuffed to bits but for one problem.
It has a really annoying high pitched squeak/whistle that...

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Last post by stecats
04 Sep 2012, 20:58
idleing high when warm

Last post by 82camper « 04 Sep 2012, 20:43
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by timwatson » 04 Sep 2012, 12:15

hi guys
my 2lt Aircooled 1981 t3
is ideling high when warm and it seems that the choke isnt working
any ideas
many thanks
tim

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Last post by 82camper
04 Sep 2012, 20:43
2.0l cu engine pics

Last post by BOXY « 04 Sep 2012, 19:26
Replies: 6
by bicolour » 03 Sep 2012, 18:39

not the cleanist engine but that will change soon

just posting up some pics so if you can see any issue or something not ment to be there please...

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Last post by BOXY
04 Sep 2012, 19:26
Diesel pump bleeding

Last post by kit « 04 Sep 2012, 15:46
Replies: 6
by kit » 03 Sep 2012, 18:04

This may sound lame but my new mechanic says the pipes have to be cracked off at the injectors but the guy that used to do it cracked them off at the...

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Last post by kit
04 Sep 2012, 15:46
anyone adjusted gear linkages available west london area?!

Last post by xpress « 04 Sep 2012, 12:25

by xpress » 04 Sep 2012, 12:25

hi there. i have had this problem for some time, i am wondering if anyone would be available to help me that has been through this before, adjusting...

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Last post by xpress
04 Sep 2012, 12:25
Whats the top speed of a 1.9 Caravelle?

Last post by faggie « 04 Sep 2012, 10:23
Replies: 12
by pack and post » 03 Sep 2012, 13:03

Hi Everybody,
Does anyone know the top speed i should expect out of a bulk standard 1.9 DG Caravelle 1986 C reg ?

And do they suffer going up even...

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Last post by faggie
04 Sep 2012, 10:23
gearbox probs HELP!!

Last post by leelisa26 « 04 Sep 2012, 10:12
Replies: 2
by leelisa26 » 03 Sep 2012, 22:20

Hi just purchased a 1983 T25 its a 4 speed and the gearbox seems to be loud it drives ok and pulls off ok without any problems could someone tell me...

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Last post by leelisa26
04 Sep 2012, 10:12
Excessive brake pedal travel

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Sep 2012, 21:44
Replies: 10
by Sensible_Steve » 19 Jun 2012, 04:13

High all,

Just done a replacement of the front brake discs, new bearings and new pads as the old discs were heavily grooved/pitted/rusty and...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Sep 2012, 21:44
Anyone got a JX near Wigan?

Last post by Wiganbargee « 03 Sep 2012, 21:12
Replies: 2
by Wiganbargee » 03 Sep 2012, 19:31

Hello there.
I've been putting a 1.6TD JX engine in a T25 over the last few months, as and when I can afford the bits.
The van had a CS non-turbo in...

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Last post by Wiganbargee
03 Sep 2012, 21:12
LHD to RHD conversion

Last post by California Dreamin « 03 Sep 2012, 21:04
Replies: 4
by Jalexuk » 01 Sep 2012, 10:37

New to VW vans & campers but recently saw a couple of vanagons that I wanted because of the aircon etc. My wife is now involved (sighs) & refuses to...

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Last post by California Dreamin
03 Sep 2012, 21:04
cooling fan

Last post by billy739 « 03 Sep 2012, 20:57
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by tone » 03 Sep 2012, 17:04

still trying to locate a cooling fan - a breaker down this way has a fan off a T4 - mines an 89 2.1 petrol - is it possible to improvise with the T4...

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Last post by billy739
03 Sep 2012, 20:57
Loose (hanging off) pipe on my 1.6td

Last post by Hacksawbob « 03 Sep 2012, 19:43
Replies: 14
by irishkeet » 31 Aug 2012, 11:57

Hello

Just bought a van with a 1.6td and the pipe in the photo is not connected, can anyone advise about what it is, what it connect to each end...

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03 Sep 2012, 19:43

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