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Exhaust queries

Last post by max and caddy « 06 Aug 2012, 22:45
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by MattyGreg05 » 04 Aug 2012, 13:54

Hi all. My LHD 1.7d exhaust pipe has corroded on the pipe between the rear box and manifold subsequently sounding rather loud.
I am trying to source...

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Last post by max and caddy
06 Aug 2012, 22:45
fly wheel oil seal

Last post by icosahedron « 06 Aug 2012, 20:51
Replies: 5
by crump167 » 04 Aug 2012, 23:26

Hi to me the newbee

Have replaced oil seal at fly wheel end twice after the inner lip kept spliiting from the outer ring. Am about to do it for the...

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Last post by icosahedron
06 Aug 2012, 20:51
red light & buzzer, engine cuts out

Last post by T25Convert « 06 Aug 2012, 11:05
Replies: 18
by gregwiththegrin » 05 Aug 2012, 08:51
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1.9l Petrol 1986 caravelle (water cooled)

Please help to solve this riddle!

After purchasing the Bus, I drove a few miles and the red light and...
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Last post by T25Convert
06 Aug 2012, 11:05
Who has tested their low coolant warning sensor ?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 06 Aug 2012, 10:17
Replies: 21
by ghost123uk » 21 Mar 2012, 21:55
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Following on from a topic this evening on coolant tanks, this occurred to me =

How many of us have pulled the plug off the top of the main coolant...
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Last post by Hacksawbob
06 Aug 2012, 10:17
early radiator connection pipe replacement

Last post by cparrack « 06 Aug 2012, 10:12
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by cparrack » 04 Aug 2012, 14:22

My early cooling system (1982 turbo diesel, metal pipes front to rear)
has a steel pipe connecting to top of radiator (near the bleed valve), need a...

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Last post by cparrack
06 Aug 2012, 10:12
rad bleed screw turning but not loosening

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Aug 2012, 06:37
Replies: 3
by stevo1980 » 05 Aug 2012, 19:05

Hi my bleed screw just turn either way but wont tighten or loosen, is this goosed and do i need a new rad?
Steve

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Last post by kevtherev
06 Aug 2012, 06:37
heater matrix coolant pipes

Last post by dridgy « 05 Aug 2012, 21:18
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by dridgy » 05 Aug 2012, 19:06

hi where can i get some new heater matrix coolant pipes for my old 1.6 diesel.

maybe there is another alternative hose i can use?

hydraulic pipe or...

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Last post by dridgy
05 Aug 2012, 21:18
Coolant tank - Full?

Last post by kevtherev « 05 Aug 2012, 21:08
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by ChrisG » 05 Aug 2012, 18:39

Hi,
Just of interest, when it says that the coolant in the tank should be full, does it actually mean to the top, as in nearly overflowing as in the...

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Last post by kevtherev
05 Aug 2012, 21:08
Rocker cover still leaking

Last post by blacky « 05 Aug 2012, 19:55
Replies: 6
by deeja » 03 Aug 2012, 21:44

Hi,
I've replaced the gasket on my 1.9 TD rocker cover which was leaking oil with little improvement. Are there any different sorts of gaskets I...

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Last post by blacky
05 Aug 2012, 19:55
Air box or K&N - advice please

Last post by kevtherev « 05 Aug 2012, 16:28
Replies: 11
by Ian T » 23 Jul 2012, 05:44

Hi
Just bought the DOKA it has a 1.9 DG in it. Was a very fraught journey home could not get past about 40mph and very poor throttle response. I am...

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Last post by kevtherev
05 Aug 2012, 16:28
Loud Ticking noise from Engine?

Last post by Thorgills « 05 Aug 2012, 16:01
Replies: 4
by Wig » 02 Aug 2012, 13:39

Hi Guys,

I've been using my Van on a daily basis and went to start her up today and got this

Usual checks are good, Oil, coolant etc... and the...

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Last post by Thorgills
05 Aug 2012, 16:01
Brand New Hydraulic Lifters - Lazy Bleeding?

Last post by sarran1955 « 05 Aug 2012, 15:55
Replies: 11
by Zomerzet » 27 Jul 2012, 06:57

I'm currently rebuilding my 2.0 CU engine and will be fitting brand new lifters (Along with new 107i Web cam).

I know you have to bleed/fill the...

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Last post by sarran1955
05 Aug 2012, 15:55
Brake refurb'

Last post by mick the mig « 05 Aug 2012, 15:13

by mick the mig » 05 Aug 2012, 15:13

Has any one used the caliper repair kit from VW heritage? Is it an easy fit? :?:

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Last post by mick the mig
05 Aug 2012, 15:13
Engine reconditioning

Last post by rob1927 « 05 Aug 2012, 08:28
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by bigblue » 28 Jul 2012, 07:47

Can anyone reccomend somewhere that does engine reconditioning near Leigh, Lancs?

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Last post by rob1927
05 Aug 2012, 08:28
T25 Automatic Gearbox Governor Cover Seized

Last post by ed_crouch « 05 Aug 2012, 07:41
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by DjD » 02 Aug 2012, 18:20

We have a T25 (Vanagon) 1.9cc watercooled with 3 speed auto gearbox 010 / 090 diff

the diff governor cover has seized in situ and cannot be removed...

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Last post by ed_crouch
05 Aug 2012, 07:41
accelerator cable

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 05 Aug 2012, 07:35
Replies: 7
by jeffdub » 04 Aug 2012, 08:19

morning everyone , just completed a 700 odd trip to newquay and around cornwall without my van missing a beat ! well nearly , on the way home i...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
05 Aug 2012, 07:35
1.6 td jx engine won't shut off

Last post by armyphil « 05 Aug 2012, 07:31
Replies: 5
by Johnsteuk » 31 Jul 2012, 20:07

Can anyone help?
Twice over the last month I've driven the van to destination turned it off and removed the key..... Van still running :?
Put the...

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Last post by armyphil
05 Aug 2012, 07:31
Dramatic overheat - advice please

Last post by armyphil « 05 Aug 2012, 07:30
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by orangeboy » 01 Aug 2012, 13:13

Hi there

Looking for advice on where to start diagnosis/fixing/garaging our beloved 'chalkyvan'. Traveling back from camping with the family in Rye...

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Last post by armyphil
05 Aug 2012, 07:30
Temperature light flashing

Last post by tone « 04 Aug 2012, 18:38
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by tone » 04 Aug 2012, 18:28

Went out today for a decent run - about half an hour or so temperature light started flashing and continued until I got back home. However when I...

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Last post by tone
04 Aug 2012, 18:38
master cylinder for CU?

Last post by bigherb « 04 Aug 2012, 18:05
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by 81AirCooled » 30 Jul 2012, 15:10

Hi does anyone know the part number for the master cylinder on a 2 litre Aircooled? Volkswarenhaus have a hbz dual circuit withbrake boosters part...

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Last post by bigherb
04 Aug 2012, 18:05
diesel engine problem

Last post by fazzer « 04 Aug 2012, 17:45
Replies: 2
by fazzer » 02 Aug 2012, 21:20

ive just bought a t25 1.7 van,hasnt run for approx 2 years,problem is when i start it after a few seconds quite a lot of smoke comes out exhaust and...

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Last post by fazzer
04 Aug 2012, 17:45
Clutch slipping

Last post by jpee « 04 Aug 2012, 16:06
Replies: 7
by jpee » 02 Aug 2012, 15:18

Hi All.
Clutch has started slipping. Will I need a new clutch or just the clutchplate and release bearing?

Cheers

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Last post by jpee
04 Aug 2012, 16:06
broken deisel fuel injector pipe

Last post by paulflan1958 « 04 Aug 2012, 13:29
Replies: 10
by paulflan1958 » 30 Jul 2012, 20:23

Hi can anyone advise me on this one. I have had my camper for nine months now and last week i was on my first real trip in her to France, about an...

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Last post by paulflan1958
04 Aug 2012, 13:29
teppet settings ( gaps)

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Aug 2012, 05:46
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by mickeyflyn » 03 Aug 2012, 22:30

my engine is getting quite noisy and needs the tappets adjusting. does anyone know the inlet and exhaust settings ?

mickey :D

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Last post by kevtherev
04 Aug 2012, 05:46
1.6TD JX piston ring source?

Last post by Woolf « 03 Aug 2012, 22:04
Replies: 2
by Woolf » 03 Aug 2012, 11:26

Any suggestions as to where I might find a set please???

I've tried GSF, VW Heritage and eBay but not been able to find any for my 77.48mm pistons :(

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Last post by Woolf
03 Aug 2012, 22:04
stalling automatic vwt25

Last post by 1664 « 03 Aug 2012, 18:41
Replies: 6
by fro » 03 Aug 2012, 15:23

i have a vwt25 transporter 1984 automatic ,im new to campers and have no mechanic inkling.since i got her she has died after starting and running for...

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Last post by 1664
03 Aug 2012, 18:41
camshaft ?

Last post by murf « 03 Aug 2012, 17:28
Replies: 7
by murf » 03 Aug 2012, 11:34

Hi guys, bear with me as im no mechanic !!
Van been running fine (82 Aircooled 2l cu)apart from when idling, almost feels that shes going to cut out,...

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Last post by murf
03 Aug 2012, 17:28
buying a second hand turbo

Last post by R0B « 03 Aug 2012, 11:29
Replies: 1
by bowesy » 02 Aug 2012, 22:07

im goin to view a second hand turbo tomoz but the person selling it says it is untested, is there anything i can do to check for play etc before i...

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Last post by R0B
03 Aug 2012, 11:29
JX Diesel manual alternative?

Last post by Woolf « 03 Aug 2012, 11:23
Replies: 2
by Blaizefed » 30 Jul 2012, 19:56

So the Haynes and the BEntley are both based on the US models and don't cover the JX diesel. Anyone know what other model VW has the same engine or...

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Last post by Woolf
03 Aug 2012, 11:23
Oil leak in a very odd place..

Last post by Iceworx « 02 Aug 2012, 22:03

by Iceworx » 02 Aug 2012, 22:03

Evening all,

Found a small oil leak from the turbo today. Initially I thought the turbo was gone, and the oil was being dumped down the exhaust....

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Last post by Iceworx
02 Aug 2012, 22:03
Importance of earths

Last post by ermie571 « 02 Aug 2012, 21:42
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by ermie571 » 31 Jul 2012, 09:19

Hi all,

1.9 dg unmolested. Early cooling system.

right folks.

Its not starting. Was being driven yesterday, and cut out on the hills. Daughter...

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Last post by ermie571
02 Aug 2012, 21:42
Tappet noise!

Last post by Tug « 02 Aug 2012, 20:47
Replies: 7
by KittyCamper84 » 24 May 2012, 20:54

Hi, we have just rebuilt the engine in our camper (1.9DG) due to the head gaskets failing. Since it has been back running there has been a loud...

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Last post by Tug
02 Aug 2012, 20:47
Jx cylinder head removal.

Last post by rob1927 « 02 Aug 2012, 19:55
Replies: 11
by rob1927 » 25 Jul 2012, 20:26

Hello all, it looks like i have a cracked cylinder head on my hands, 1.6 TD 1988 caravelle.

I'm gonna remove the head myself get it repaired(if...

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Last post by rob1927
02 Aug 2012, 19:55
EGT gauge

Last post by dave friday « 02 Aug 2012, 17:59
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by dave friday » 02 Aug 2012, 12:29

Afternoon all,as I want to get a bit more go i'm thinking about fitting an EGT gauge,what have you lot fitted?.
35deg c in the shade!!!
Ta.

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Last post by dave friday
02 Aug 2012, 17:59
The 10 minute Breakdown Conundrum... Returns!

Last post by footstuck « 02 Aug 2012, 17:23
Replies: 20
by mellogecko » 27 Jul 2012, 14:10
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Hey folks, any open ideas?? so all was driving fine and confidence in Stitch was returning in spades.. then it ground to a halt again. Looking...
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Last post by footstuck
02 Aug 2012, 17:23
Trolley Jacks

Last post by California Dreamin « 02 Aug 2012, 17:00
Replies: 6
by Palomino » 01 Aug 2012, 20:30

I need to do a few 'getunder' jobs and been thinking of buying a trolley jack and axle stands. I can get a 2 ton jack with stands from Halfords for...

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Last post by California Dreamin
02 Aug 2012, 17:00
Oil - coming out through the sparking plug!

Last post by California Dreamin « 02 Aug 2012, 16:11
Replies: 4
by T25Convert » 30 Jul 2012, 06:21

Hi,

Went to servcie the van this weekend (1.9 DG) and found that there was oil coming out around the sparking plug on cylinder no 4. Plug was in and...

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Last post by California Dreamin
02 Aug 2012, 16:11
air in fuel system Diesel

Last post by whitevan woman « 02 Aug 2012, 15:40
Replies: 1
by 16vmini » 02 Aug 2012, 15:24

just fitted a TDI , but cant remember if air was getting in before the conversion .. but it is now..

what would cause air bubbles to appear from...

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Last post by whitevan woman
02 Aug 2012, 15:40
t25 gearbox

Last post by robillum « 02 Aug 2012, 13:42

by robillum » 02 Aug 2012, 13:42

Hi Guys,

I need a gearbox for my t25 petrol 1.9 4 speed.Is the diesel engined gearbox compatible with mine?

Regards

Andrew

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Last post by robillum
02 Aug 2012, 13:42
t25 gearbox problem

Last post by Aidan « 02 Aug 2012, 11:49
Replies: 1
by robillum » 01 Aug 2012, 21:27

Hey guys,

Recently bought a t25 1900cc petrol which had a gearbox fault.It will select only 1st , 2nd and reverse.When you try 3rd and 4th it just...

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Last post by Aidan
02 Aug 2012, 11:49
Rounded off brake pipe nut

Last post by ghost123uk « 02 Aug 2012, 09:08
Replies: 10
by 81AirCooled » 31 Jul 2012, 08:57

Nuts. Despite the right tools, heat and lots of wd40 I've managed to round off the nut fixing the brake hose to the rear brake backplate. I've not...

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Last post by ghost123uk
02 Aug 2012, 09:08
Cu hot start

Last post by aruntaylor « 01 Aug 2012, 22:54
Replies: 2
by aruntaylor » 01 Aug 2012, 12:36

Hi all.
My recently rebuilt CU starts first time, runs lovely. It's all tuned up running twin solex, elec ignition, new plugs, rotor, leads, plugs,...

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Last post by aruntaylor
01 Aug 2012, 22:54
Will a Solex 34 PICT 3 fit?

Last post by leepee « 01 Aug 2012, 22:36
Replies: 5
by folkers » 08 Jul 2011, 15:43

My van currently has a Solex 34 PICT 4 carb fitted to it. Due to its problems I am trying to find a replacement at the moment. Does anybody know if...

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Last post by leepee
01 Aug 2012, 22:36
High Revs now won't idle 2.1 DJ Injection

Last post by REGGAJ « 01 Aug 2012, 21:07
Replies: 3
by rustyrat » 28 Jul 2012, 21:08

Hi all,

Just got back from Kent VW festival & literally as I pull up outside my house my van just started revving up to 3500rpm, first though maybe...

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Last post by REGGAJ
01 Aug 2012, 21:07
Which dizzy?

Last post by shepster « 01 Aug 2012, 18:42

by shepster » 01 Aug 2012, 18:42

My van is an early WBX 1.9 that I've fitted with a 2.1DJ on a carb.

I've always ran with the early dissy cap and leads, the ones without the 'pin'...

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Last post by shepster
01 Aug 2012, 18:42
PROBLEM: Early handbrake lever swap to late

Last post by richard17777 « 01 Aug 2012, 14:40
Replies: 7
by Cruz » 30 Sep 2011, 08:44

handbrake works ok but the early handbrake lever has always seemed a bit crappy to me. I have to give it a good yank to get two clicks.

Can it be...

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Last post by richard17777
01 Aug 2012, 14:40
Help me diagnose this coolant issue (please!!!)

Last post by peteabbott « 01 Aug 2012, 12:24
Replies: 23
by lagerhead » 10 Jun 2012, 19:25
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I've been having an issue with my cooling system for at least 2 years but it's starting to get a bit worse so thought it best to try to put it to bed...
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Last post by peteabbott
01 Aug 2012, 12:24
Buzzer of doom and oil warning light flashing coming on

Last post by Gnarly Old Dog « 01 Aug 2012, 12:16
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by yorkshireTraction » 25 Jul 2012, 20:56

Hello all,hope someone can help.About a week ago the oil warning light flashed and for just a few seconds then went off so as i pulled over let the...

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Last post by Gnarly Old Dog
01 Aug 2012, 12:16
lpg ...tick, petrol...no play ball.

Last post by ermie571 « 31 Jul 2012, 15:52
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by ermie571 » 31 Jul 2012, 09:01

Ok folks, ran out of LPG today. Had 1/4 tank petrol in fresh yesterday, as LPG pump was faulty so I knew I was going to run out.

Last time we ran on...

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Last post by ermie571
31 Jul 2012, 15:52
Where is my fuel filter?

Last post by R0B « 31 Jul 2012, 13:00
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by richlaz » 31 Jul 2012, 11:42

I'm looking to change the fuel filter in my T25, but unsure of where it would be located?

It's an '84 1.9 DG (pierburg carb)

I'm sure someone will...

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31 Jul 2012, 13:00

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