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Petrol / Diesel gearbox bolt pattern

Last post by g60steve « 31 Jul 2012, 11:36
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by Felix512 » 31 Jul 2012, 11:05

Hi

Been reading a few articles on engine conversions and folks getting diesel bellhousings for TDi conversions. Does this mean that diesel engines...

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Last post by g60steve
31 Jul 2012, 11:36
solex carb alternative

Last post by leepee « 31 Jul 2012, 03:50
Replies: 11
by spookyrooky » 24 Aug 2011, 11:01

hey people, what alternatives is there to using a solex 34 pict 4/ 5 carb on my 84 wedge :)

and what mods do i need to do to make the alterative...

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Last post by leepee
31 Jul 2012, 03:50
Engine Power Loss

Last post by REGGAJ « 30 Jul 2012, 22:01
Replies: 2
by paul.mac85 » 29 Jul 2012, 14:09

Hi,

We set off to France in our 1986 fuel injection 2.1l Westy....1 and a half hours later on the M1 (cruising along at 70mph) the speed suddenly...

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Last post by REGGAJ
30 Jul 2012, 22:01
strange engine start

Last post by bicolour « 30 Jul 2012, 19:06
Replies: 6
by bicolour » 29 Jul 2012, 18:24

afternoon all

my engine turns over straight away when cold but has trouble when warm.

how ever today i pulled into a petrol station and it would...

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Last post by bicolour
30 Jul 2012, 19:06
sender instalation

Last post by spannered2 « 30 Jul 2012, 15:17
Replies: 2
by spannered2 » 30 Jul 2012, 11:25

hi. taken the fuel tank off, 1.6 diesel. forgot how i replace the sender. i think stem to 12.o clock and then a a quarter turn to three
o clock ? is...

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Last post by spannered2
30 Jul 2012, 15:17
2.1 MV engine Super unleaded or standard?

Last post by 1664 « 30 Jul 2012, 12:08
Replies: 4
by graeme1210 » 30 Jul 2012, 10:22

I've just recently bought a US model Vanagon which has a 2.1 MV engine.

It's my first time ever owning a petrol vehicle after previously owning a...

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Last post by 1664
30 Jul 2012, 12:08
Replacement petrol tank

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 30 Jul 2012, 09:37
Replies: 2
by Sir Brixalot » 28 Jul 2012, 09:45

Yippee. Just had an offer accepted for an Autosleeper, the petrol tank had corroded and needs replacing, does anyone have and idea of how much it...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
30 Jul 2012, 09:37
Hot start problem...again

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 30 Jul 2012, 05:09
Replies: 4
by ambibus » 28 Jul 2012, 07:19

Hi all

I've had a hot start problem with my van since I got it 2 years ago, starts first time cold, spins over for 'ages' (5 -10 seconds)when warm a...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
30 Jul 2012, 05:09
Injection pump Governor modification

Last post by dave friday « 29 Jul 2012, 22:22
Replies: 2
by dave friday » 29 Jul 2012, 11:06

Hi all, as above anyone done it any good?

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Last post by dave friday
29 Jul 2012, 22:22
Stainless nuts and bolts - a word to the wise

Last post by Hacksawbob « 29 Jul 2012, 21:10
Replies: 3
by silverbullet » 28 Jul 2012, 21:49

Ask any engineer (mechanical preferably) about using s/s nuts and bolts and they will probably mention the phenomena known as galling where the like...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
29 Jul 2012, 21:10
smoke in the cab....

Last post by NOOG_monkey_II « 29 Jul 2012, 20:25
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by NOOG_monkey_II » 29 Jul 2012, 10:21

Hi all, can I pick the collective knowledge please?
A couple of times now I've got smoke in the cab, particularly noticeable when I stop at traffic...

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Last post by NOOG_monkey_II
29 Jul 2012, 20:25
mechanical help please. Clutch problem abroad

Last post by Shem « 29 Jul 2012, 16:05
Replies: 10
by Shem » 28 Jul 2012, 17:19

Hi all.

French travles 1000 miles in, and have just stopped to see my folks...luckily!

Drving home, and as I released the clutch peddle, I felt it...

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Last post by Shem
29 Jul 2012, 16:05
Hi a straight forward question about my carb?

Last post by marlton67 « 29 Jul 2012, 15:51
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by marlton67 » 29 Jul 2012, 06:41

Hi a straight forward question:

Can I fit a solex carb of a 1600 air cooled t25 its german made with numbers 34pict-4 to my 1970cc (1982 Year) Air...

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Last post by marlton67
29 Jul 2012, 15:51
asda castrol gtx 15-40 oil

Last post by R0B « 29 Jul 2012, 15:49
Replies: 9
by dave lfc » 29 Jul 2012, 13:20

just been to asda and noticed they had an offer on this oil.castrol gtx15-40 oil part synthetic.my van is due an oil change and was wondering if this...

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Last post by R0B
29 Jul 2012, 15:49
T25 Brakes advice needed

Last post by kit « 29 Jul 2012, 14:50
Replies: 2
by VWGeoff » 27 Jul 2012, 19:06

Hi I`ve just finished my AAZ conversion. My question is does the servo, serve the clutch and brakes? as when my engine is running or not, my brakes...

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Last post by kit
29 Jul 2012, 14:50
Rad. Fan Switch, lower temp version?

Last post by dave friday « 29 Jul 2012, 11:15
Replies: 2
by wasserleaker » 29 Jul 2012, 07:45

Howdoo all, I've noticed that a lower temp version of the fan switch is available, like this....
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but...

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Last post by dave friday
29 Jul 2012, 11:15
first trip out 3 problems

Last post by billy739 « 28 Jul 2012, 22:41
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by cascais » 28 Jul 2012, 21:53

My wife has just come back from a 400 mile trip on our campers first long run.she brought the van back with an oil leak,coolent leak,and the oil from...

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Last post by billy739
28 Jul 2012, 22:41
T25 A/C Carb question

Last post by faggie « 28 Jul 2012, 20:13
Replies: 4
by pugwash » 26 Jul 2012, 18:34

I have an elderly gent friend with a 1980 German import L/H drive 2L a/c camper. It is fitted with a twin choke single Carb, he thinks it was fitted...

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Last post by faggie
28 Jul 2012, 20:13
My engine fit (and everything else that goes with it)

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 28 Jul 2012, 19:53
Replies: 15
by Jonnyb416 » 26 Jul 2012, 21:14
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Hi all, hardly ever posted in the mechanical bit, spent most of my time in 'bodywork' whilst sorting that side of things out. My project was going...
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Last post by Jonnyb416
28 Jul 2012, 19:53
5 speed gearstick and linkage parts needs

Last post by timthemod « 28 Jul 2012, 16:22
Replies: 2
by timthemod » 28 Jul 2012, 16:00

My camper is now at the garage and it needs a replacement gearstick assembly and linkage parts, which are apparently not made by VW any longer. The...

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Last post by timthemod
28 Jul 2012, 16:22
Starter motor

Last post by monkeyboysee « 27 Jul 2012, 19:50
Replies: 14
by monkeyboysee » 25 Jul 2012, 17:47

hi all,

it looks like the starter motor has given up the ghost, i need to get a replacement, can i get any or are there different for different ages...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
27 Jul 2012, 19:50
2.1 DJ. Syncro. Total cut out when driving.

Last post by JNW « 27 Jul 2012, 12:31
Replies: 30
by KarlT » 07 Jul 2012, 13:01
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Hi all, (again)
Back to my 2.1DJ again. Had problems last month with high tick-over & poor running.
Changed the stabilizer air-valve (cylinder on to...
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Last post by JNW
27 Jul 2012, 12:31
Anti Roll Bar connecting links

Last post by Tony Tone « 26 Jul 2012, 17:05
Replies: 10
by Tony Tone » 23 Jul 2012, 18:43

Cant believe it..... one of mine has just broken, just above the washers where it joins the lower wishbone. Has anyone else has one of these go ?,...

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Last post by Tony Tone
26 Jul 2012, 17:05
Grinding when slowing down

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Jul 2012, 16:33
Replies: 6
by DeborahM » 24 Jul 2012, 21:04

I have just got a T25 for the first time, used to my old LT28.
The first run out and there was a noticeable grinding noise when the van is slowing...

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Jul 2012, 16:33
carb problems.

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Jul 2012, 16:30
Replies: 3
by carpmansam » 25 Jul 2012, 21:30

hello.
have a 1600ct engine with solex 34 carb.
the engine ticks over nice and steady but when you put on any pressure on the accelerator the engine...

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Jul 2012, 16:30
2.0 CU Auto with *very* stiff throttle - Anyone else?

Last post by ed_crouch « 26 Jul 2012, 14:38
Replies: 4
by ed_crouch » 10 Jul 2012, 10:07

Hi all.

1982 2.0 (CU with twin Solex carbs) Aircooled automatic camper has a really stiff throttle pedal.

The cable snapped the other week(!), so...

4 Replies

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Last post by ed_crouch
26 Jul 2012, 14:38
Can You Identify the Missing Part?

Last post by Evsi « 25 Jul 2012, 21:27
Replies: 16
by mwheatley » 22 Jul 2012, 12:59
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Hi All,

Just got back from short journey and noticed the water temp gauge on the van was right up, no warning lights had flashed. Looked in engine...
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Last post by Evsi
25 Jul 2012, 21:27
1.9 / 2.1 and 5th gear

Last post by mark « 25 Jul 2012, 21:05
Replies: 7
by karenkte » 25 Jul 2012, 07:41

Just about to give our best offer on a 1.9 petrol with 4 gears. However wondering if there is a lot of difference ...and whether it would be worth...

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Last post by mark
25 Jul 2012, 21:05
Total brake fluid loss on unused van

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 25 Jul 2012, 15:51
Replies: 12
by 81AirCooled » 16 Jul 2012, 13:38

Another day another issue. After finally moving house and getting the front windscreen replaced after some prat smashed it, I thought I'd take the...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
25 Jul 2012, 15:51
anyone know the part number for this sensor

Last post by dave friday « 25 Jul 2012, 12:19
Replies: 4
by bowesy » 20 Jul 2012, 17:04

ive come across a broken connection on this sensor but i cant seem to find it listed anywhere engine is 1.6 jx

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Last post by dave friday
25 Jul 2012, 12:19
Lost 2nd and 3rd gear

Last post by Kiki Camper « 24 Jul 2012, 21:00
Replies: 8
by Kiki Camper » 08 Jul 2012, 20:38

Hi

I have recently bought an A reg T25 hightop, we have been to a festival this weekend (up to our armpits in mud) and on the way home I have...

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Last post by Kiki Camper
24 Jul 2012, 21:00
Horrible Rattle!

Last post by ghost123uk « 24 Jul 2012, 20:55
Replies: 3
by Dubmaster77 » 23 Jul 2012, 22:57

Hi everybody!
I have just purchased a t3 2.1 injection Caravelle which is lovely in nearly every respect except for a strange engine rattle, At...

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Last post by ghost123uk
24 Jul 2012, 20:55
loose steering colum

Last post by smile83 « 24 Jul 2012, 20:27
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by smile83 » 23 Jul 2012, 19:53

:? hi my steering colum on my van has a lot of movement in it.the steering wheel has been off and put back on and the movement seems to be at the...

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Last post by smile83
24 Jul 2012, 20:27
Clutch MC Flexi hose?

Last post by sciroccotune « 24 Jul 2012, 20:22
Replies: 2
by sciroccotune » 24 Jul 2012, 09:41

Hi Guys,

just after a bit of your experience.

Where are people getting the clutch MC flexi hose from and are there any alternatives?

I know that...

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Last post by sciroccotune
24 Jul 2012, 20:22
Top ten breakdown risks

Last post by ghost123uk « 24 Jul 2012, 20:07
Replies: 19
by JNW » 24 Jul 2012, 07:26
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Hi
Being a masochist, I'm embarking on a trip from Bristol to the Isle of Harris in the Hebrides next month. It's a round trip of about 1300 miles...
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Last post by ghost123uk
24 Jul 2012, 20:07
what carb? 34 pict 3 or 4

Last post by leepee « 24 Jul 2012, 19:17
Replies: 2
by leepee » 24 Jul 2012, 13:17

My 1600 ct engine requires a new carb. Took off a 34 pict 4..... Can find lots of pict 3's but no pict 4's. Does it really matter? What is the...

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Last post by leepee
24 Jul 2012, 19:17
Good specialist VW garages in the NE

Last post by wbmkk « 24 Jul 2012, 19:06
Replies: 2
by wbmkk » 24 Jul 2012, 14:16

My campervan (1989 California) had a bit of bother yesterday and was towed by the AA to my local garage, (see my other post under mechanical).

Now...

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Last post by wbmkk
24 Jul 2012, 19:06
Exhaust for 1600 Air-Cooled

Last post by 82JEW75 « 24 Jul 2012, 17:07
Replies: 1
by bokobillycamper » 24 Jul 2012, 14:37

Jeez, van has been at garage for nearly 3 weeks now and still waiting for some exhaust parts to be swapped (from VW Heritage).

At MOT time last...

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Last post by 82JEW75
24 Jul 2012, 17:07
oil sump plug

Last post by Zündfolge 1-4-3-2 « 24 Jul 2012, 09:41
Replies: 25
by Choppski » 30 May 2012, 18:35
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Went to do an oil change today and i could not move the sump plug at all....and in my attempts i've rounded off the plug a little where a socket plug...
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Last post by Zündfolge 1-4-3-2
24 Jul 2012, 09:41
Gears Problem

Last post by klinion « 24 Jul 2012, 09:24
Replies: 2
by klinion » 19 Jul 2012, 19:37

Hi,
I'm in the Ardeche in France and my 1990, 1.6, diesel, 5 gears has developed a fault while changing. A few hundred miles ago it refused to come...

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Last post by klinion
24 Jul 2012, 09:24
Rubber grommet around housing??

Last post by Choppski « 23 Jul 2012, 22:56

by Choppski » 23 Jul 2012, 22:56

I noticed on my 1982 2.0 Aircooled engine that the rubber 'grommet' around the air pipes from the fan - to seal off the air gap - disintegrated at...

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Last post by Choppski
23 Jul 2012, 22:56
VW T25 .. Buzzer of Doom problems

Last post by armyphil « 23 Jul 2012, 22:20
Replies: 3
by wbmkk » 23 Jul 2012, 20:48

Hi

I’ve had a bit of bother with my 1989 turbo diesel VW Westfalia California today and was wondering whether anybody could give me some input...

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Last post by armyphil
23 Jul 2012, 22:20
Clutch bites very early.

Last post by Brooky « 23 Jul 2012, 22:00
Replies: 2
by Brooky » 23 Jul 2012, 21:33

The clutch on my 1.9 DG bites very close to the floor. This doesn't suggest to me that it's worn out, as I would expect it to bite very late and be...

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Last post by Brooky
23 Jul 2012, 22:00
Need help with fuel pipe sizes for new electric fuel pump

Last post by morzov « 23 Jul 2012, 21:13
Replies: 2
by morzov » 22 Jul 2012, 16:45

I've got a 2.0 T25 Aircooled with a mechanical fuel pump that is misbehaving -leaking oil from the vent pipe .

So I've decided to upgrade to an...

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Last post by morzov
23 Jul 2012, 21:13
The End

Last post by Tug « 23 Jul 2012, 21:04

by Tug » 23 Jul 2012, 21:04

Hi all,

Well thats it I have had it with my camper. To cut a long story short I have spent a fortune as you do over the past 12 months getting him...

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Last post by Tug
23 Jul 2012, 21:04
!.6 TD JX injector copper seat washers!

Last post by mrnickmuss « 23 Jul 2012, 20:46
Replies: 4
by rob1927 » 04 Jul 2012, 19:46

Hello to all, could anyone help on a small matter? I'm trying to find some copper seat washers for my owd JX engine, the injectors are out at the mo...

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Last post by mrnickmuss
23 Jul 2012, 20:46
rad temp thermo

Last post by kevtherev « 23 Jul 2012, 19:41
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by Lollypop » 22 Jul 2012, 12:07

hi folks ive looked before postin this but need help/advice,my van is tintop 88 1915cc df,drove 80 mile then got stuck in traffic and the header tank...

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Last post by kevtherev
23 Jul 2012, 19:41
First gear selection

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 23 Jul 2012, 19:25
Replies: 4
by triumphboy » 10 Jul 2012, 13:12

Hello all

I have an '89 Auto Sleeper with a 4 speed box. Ever since I bought it (6 months ago) I noticed first gear doesn't always seem to be in the...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
23 Jul 2012, 19:25
Advice for blowing exhaust?

Last post by kevtherev « 23 Jul 2012, 16:55
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by cshots » 22 Jul 2012, 12:18

one of the exhaust bolts on my 1.9 dg (early exhaust) had been broken off, and the other one had just been tightened to compensate, but the exhaust...

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Last post by kevtherev
23 Jul 2012, 16:55
spark plug type?

Last post by 82JEW75 « 23 Jul 2012, 04:31
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by monkeyboysee » 22 Jul 2012, 18:31

hi all,

i have a 1600 Air cooled 1981, but i'm told it has a 1600 VEGE engine retrofitted. will I still need to get the longreach spark plugs or...

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Last post by 82JEW75
23 Jul 2012, 04:31

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