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Van has no power and stalls

Last post by Ian Hulley « 11 Jun 2012, 23:00
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by drmac » 22 May 2012, 22:53

I over the weekend i fitted a new exhaust to my t25 1.9 DF water cooled engine. However since then the engine has no power and stalls. It starts as...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
11 Jun 2012, 23:00
New exhaust Needed!

Last post by Flying Frog « 11 Jun 2012, 21:34
Replies: 5
by Flying Frog » 10 Jun 2012, 21:19

I want to upgrade my exhaust with a sport slightly noisier one. I have an air cooled t25 lhd 1979. Any sugestions of people that have one ?

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Last post by Flying Frog
11 Jun 2012, 21:34
Ocassional brake light failure - brake light switch?

Last post by Pootle « 11 Jun 2012, 21:19
Replies: 6
by Pootle » 09 Jun 2012, 15:19

Twice now I've been approached at traffic ligths by the driver of the car behind me, Your brake lights aren't working . But when I get home they...

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Last post by Pootle
11 Jun 2012, 21:19
where can I get oversize (on case!!) mains for T3

Last post by footstuck « 11 Jun 2012, 20:02
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by MikeyD » 10 Jun 2012, 18:10

does anyone know where I can get main bearings std/0.5/1 (standard crank, 0.5 overize in the case, 21mm end float on #1) for 1.9 DG for T3. These...

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Last post by footstuck
11 Jun 2012, 20:02
very quick question hopefully

Last post by JamesT25 « 11 Jun 2012, 15:16
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by JamesT25 » 11 Jun 2012, 14:18

Hello all,

Hopefully this will be a very quick question. I have trawled through the wiki and done some searching but cant seem to find the answer to...

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Last post by JamesT25
11 Jun 2012, 15:16
JX injector meltdown(almost)

Last post by spdbrd « 11 Jun 2012, 14:07
Replies: 8
by rob1927 » 03 Jun 2012, 16:21

Hello all i was wondering if anyone could throw any light on this -

The story so far, to cut a longish story short i thought i had a knackered head...

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Last post by spdbrd
11 Jun 2012, 14:07
Popped my JX cherry today!

Last post by silverbullet « 11 Jun 2012, 08:36
Replies: 15
by silverbullet » 10 Jun 2012, 17:08
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Yes it's true! I serviced my mate's '88 GL bus this morning. What an abortion that double-belt crank-to-pump-to-alternator arrangement! Who thought...
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Last post by silverbullet
11 Jun 2012, 08:36
Smoke driving up hills?

Last post by Negativegravity « 10 Jun 2012, 21:34
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by Negativegravity » 10 Jun 2012, 21:14

Hi there, just thought I'd ask a quick question...

I noticed today when driving up some pretty beefy long hills, some black smoke coming from the...

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Last post by Negativegravity
10 Jun 2012, 21:34
starter motor

Last post by ceri george « 10 Jun 2012, 20:21
Replies: 11
by ceri george » 10 Jun 2012, 13:40

hi have not long purchased a t25 1983 kamper on my journey home from south coast back to cardiff i stoped at the services and then the van wouldnt...

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Last post by ceri george
10 Jun 2012, 20:21
Crank Shaft Pulley Loose

Last post by footstuck « 10 Jun 2012, 20:19
Replies: 4
by si macc » 09 Jun 2012, 09:49

Hi everyone,

I had an issue last weekend with the van (1.6td jx) overheating at speeds over about 30mph, it would be fine driving around town but as...

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Last post by footstuck
10 Jun 2012, 20:19
2.1 i fuel pump squeal

Last post by AdrianC « 10 Jun 2012, 20:09
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by photosolo » 10 Jun 2012, 20:04

Just wondering if any of you fine fellows know where one can pick up a replacement fuel pump for a 2.1i Is there a better alternative.
Mine seems to...

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Last post by AdrianC
10 Jun 2012, 20:09
T25 2.1DJ Cooling

Last post by cmorris2104 « 10 Jun 2012, 19:39
Replies: 22
by cmorris2104 » 06 Jun 2012, 19:33
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I appreciate that there are a couple of cooling issues reported on this forum, but I've had a good look and I can't seem to find one that...
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Last post by cmorris2104
10 Jun 2012, 19:39
Early fuel tank

Last post by dridgy « 10 Jun 2012, 18:39
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by dridgy » 10 Jun 2012, 13:29

My 1981 1.6 diesel fuel tank has got a few small rust holes in it, i was going to repair it but maybe it would be best to buy a new one.
Can you...

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Last post by dridgy
10 Jun 2012, 18:39
which coolant/antifreeze to use?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 10 Jun 2012, 14:35
Replies: 9
by yorkshireTraction » 02 Aug 2011, 08:37

hi all i have just bought 1986 1.9 petrol and just wondering which coolant to use,would the halfords advanced coolant&antifreeze be ok do you think?

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Last post by Ian Hulley
10 Jun 2012, 14:35
Gearbox, Diff or cv joint failing??

Last post by nevill3 « 10 Jun 2012, 14:26
Replies: 10
by nevill3 » 23 May 2012, 18:59

I have had an unwelcome whine from the van for a while now, I don't notice it in the first three gears but it is really noticeable in fourth and...

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Last post by nevill3
10 Jun 2012, 14:26
spark plugs

Last post by California Dreamin « 09 Jun 2012, 23:08
Replies: 9
by sinshelley » 08 Jun 2012, 20:09

Hi all,hope you can help me out ?
was doing a check of the spark plugs today and noticed that the left hand side plugs were burnt black while the...

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Last post by California Dreamin
09 Jun 2012, 23:08
Gearboxes - How far do I go?

Last post by Zomerzet « 09 Jun 2012, 20:55
Replies: 5
by Zomerzet » 05 Jun 2012, 08:57

Hi. I'm rebuilding my 2.0 Aircooled CU engine, but whilst I'm doing it I've also dropped the gearbox to give it a little attention (On a budget)....

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Last post by Zomerzet
09 Jun 2012, 20:55
High Lift Jack Adapters - Will This fit a Farm/Tractor Jack?

Last post by Mickyfin « 09 Jun 2012, 15:31
Replies: 4
by Mickyfin » 09 Jun 2012, 11:11

As title really. Looking into buying a high lift tractor/farm jack like Jed's, and I realise I need an adapter to accommodate the correct jacking...

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Last post by Mickyfin
09 Jun 2012, 15:31
MOT fail - CO high & hazards

Last post by smashyvan « 09 Jun 2012, 14:56
Replies: 7
by smashyvan » 08 Jun 2012, 11:13

Hi all,
Van just failed MOT on high CO & flashers not working on nearside. Engine 1.9DG petrol with Pierburg carb. Never failed emissions before, but...

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Last post by smashyvan
09 Jun 2012, 14:56
Diesel leakage from top of engine

Last post by mwheatley « 09 Jun 2012, 14:19

by mwheatley » 09 Jun 2012, 14:19

Hi All,

Noticed my 1993 1600td LHD Westy was not as economical as before, looked at the back after a long journey to see diesel dripping from the...

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Last post by mwheatley
09 Jun 2012, 14:19
Fuel problems

Last post by mike74 « 09 Jun 2012, 12:54
Replies: 5
by mike74 » 05 Jun 2012, 11:27

Hi, I am having this problem with my 1.9 petrol caravelle ( DG) engine, think its something wrong with choke. The engine starts but will only stay...

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Last post by mike74
09 Jun 2012, 12:54
creaching noise in lower gears

Last post by Robsey « 09 Jun 2012, 01:34
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by thepenguin » 07 Jun 2012, 22:37

Hi,

after a bit of advice for my 1989 1.6td t25.

Have just had new callipers, shoes and rea cylinders and when started the van a terrible...

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Last post by Robsey
09 Jun 2012, 01:34
Rear Brakes self ajusters

Last post by Plasticman « 08 Jun 2012, 20:11
Replies: 22
by knine » 06 Jun 2012, 16:40
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T25 rear braks self ajuster NOT self ajusting?.... Just fitted new drums linings and cylinders and handbrake cables to the rear of the T25, why are...
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Last post by Plasticman
08 Jun 2012, 20:11
Aircooled thermostats...

Last post by clem « 08 Jun 2012, 18:05
Replies: 9
by Zomerzet » 05 Jun 2012, 09:02

I'm in the process of rebuilding my 2.0l Aircooled CU engine and the thermostat I had has completely expanded making it useless. I'm stuggling to...

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Last post by clem
08 Jun 2012, 18:05
Newbie alert Is overheating and refusing to restart ok?

Last post by 72BUG « 08 Jun 2012, 17:52
Replies: 7
by MarkP » 08 Jun 2012, 09:53

Hi guys,

Currently on our dream European tour and our 1984 watercooled Digijet engine doesn't want to restart if we take a break after a long drive....

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Last post by 72BUG
08 Jun 2012, 17:52
Bleeding the system

Last post by hammy44 « 08 Jun 2012, 16:14
Replies: 8
by ChrisG » 07 Jun 2012, 20:49

Ok,
So probably on wiki and other forums but still unable to find link. Drain link not a page on wiki

Having had to do a roadside repair to split...

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Last post by hammy44
08 Jun 2012, 16:14
a Specialist kind of nightmare

Last post by Tony Tone « 08 Jun 2012, 14:22
Replies: 66
by Tony Tone » 22 May 2012, 18:17
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Ok, please bear with me on reading this as I'd really welcome forum members opinions and input.

Ok so, My van 19.dg goes to specialist to have new (...
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Last post by Tony Tone
08 Jun 2012, 14:22
Turbo from a 1.9 diesel

Last post by jamesc76 « 08 Jun 2012, 10:06
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by bowesy » 08 Jun 2012, 10:05

Will a turbo from a 1.9 tdi Audi 80 m reg fit my 1.6 td camper as mine is fooked I have just come across a good one in the yard thanks

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Last post by jamesc76
08 Jun 2012, 10:06
What COOLANT is best to use and where to get it from?

Last post by cal « 08 Jun 2012, 08:12
Replies: 21
by cal » 04 Jun 2012, 10:54
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Hi guys,

I am having to replace my main water pipe this week and am just wondering what coolant I should feed back into the system? I shouldn't...
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Last post by cal
08 Jun 2012, 08:12
Dyno in the north west

Last post by Miketaboo « 07 Jun 2012, 22:21
Replies: 2
by Miketaboo » 03 Jun 2012, 20:20

Hi,
Does anyone know any where i can take my high top to be dynoed around Chester or a little further afield in the north west?

Cheers
Mike

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Last post by Miketaboo
07 Jun 2012, 22:21
engine bay layout 2l Aircooled

Last post by sooperspur « 07 Jun 2012, 19:19
Replies: 11
by sooperspur » 06 Jun 2012, 21:01

ok, so in the process of refitting the engine into the devon, but now have a bit of a problem.

i have ditched the single weber it came with and got...

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Last post by sooperspur
07 Jun 2012, 19:19
New carbs or rebuilds ? PDSIT 34`s Aircooled 2.0l Help

Last post by steveflook « 07 Jun 2012, 17:29
Replies: 6
by steveflook » 06 Jun 2012, 11:40

Hi there, have an 81 2 litre Aircooled T25 with twin Solex PDSIT 34`s which appear to have failed all of a sudden. Have spoken to gasure ( doesnt do...

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Last post by steveflook
07 Jun 2012, 17:29
Alternative oil filler for inline engines

Last post by silverbullet « 07 Jun 2012, 16:57
Replies: 3
by silverbullet » 07 Jun 2012, 09:51

Never really thought about this but it seems that SA buses have a different (and more convenient) oil filler tube/funnel than the one fitted to...

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Last post by silverbullet
07 Jun 2012, 16:57
Replacement Air intake hoses

Last post by The Sherlock « 07 Jun 2012, 16:26

by The Sherlock » 07 Jun 2012, 16:26

Hi guys.... does anyone know where I can get replacement air hoses?

I've got a 1987 2.1 ltr MV (was DJ) fuel injected engine..... everything has...

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Last post by The Sherlock
07 Jun 2012, 16:26
Gearbox removal

Last post by 1_eyed_jim « 07 Jun 2012, 15:34
Replies: 109
by 1_eyed_jim » 10 Mar 2012, 22:19
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Started to remove the gearbox today and keeping a bit of a picture diary thought it might be of interest...
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Last post by 1_eyed_jim
07 Jun 2012, 15:34
t25 fuel tank

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 07 Jun 2012, 10:57
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by spannered2 » 07 Jun 2012, 09:29

hello peoples, does anyone know if a T25, 89 petrol fuel tank will fit a 82 diesel ?
thanks for looking.

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
07 Jun 2012, 10:57
Stainless exhaust design one silencer per pair cylinders?

Last post by wrongwaysurf « 06 Jun 2012, 21:33

by wrongwaysurf » 06 Jun 2012, 21:33

Hi guys, bit of help / expertise required! had a new stainless exhaust made up by power flow franchise for unmodified 2.1 Ss petrol. They suggested...

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Last post by wrongwaysurf
06 Jun 2012, 21:33
vague steering...

Last post by gazulu « 06 Jun 2012, 21:05
Replies: 7
by gazulu » 06 Jun 2012, 06:22

mornin all :ok hope you all had a gr8 extended jubille weekend :D no down to business, ive had a wooly feeling to my steering since buying the van...

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Last post by gazulu
06 Jun 2012, 21:05
another petrol tank thread

Last post by oorwullie « 06 Jun 2012, 20:50
Replies: 6
by oorwullie » 06 Jun 2012, 19:35

i spent a while this midday going through 13 pages of my search for tank posts and found a couple of relevant to me items.

i'll elaborate later, but...

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Last post by oorwullie
06 Jun 2012, 20:50
Brake discs

Last post by California Dreamin « 06 Jun 2012, 18:48
Replies: 5
by Darbs » 23 May 2012, 19:41

Front brake discs for a 1990 1.6td, are they expensive ? Been quoted 120 quid, does that sound steep? R they difficult to source? Is there more than...

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Last post by California Dreamin
06 Jun 2012, 18:48
Glow plugs stay on for 4seconds only

Last post by jamiehamy « 06 Jun 2012, 14:38

by jamiehamy » 06 Jun 2012, 14:38

I've been though the Wiki and searched on posts, but can't really find anything that matches my issue.

Van used to start on the button, regardless...

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Last post by jamiehamy
06 Jun 2012, 14:38
Engine specs for T25 DG anyone?

Last post by MikeyD « 06 Jun 2012, 13:16

by MikeyD » 06 Jun 2012, 13:16

Hi all,

I had engine problems last year which were incorrectly identified as big end failure. This resulted in me stripping, cleaning and...

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Last post by MikeyD
06 Jun 2012, 13:16
Aircooled 2l - how hot is too hot?

Last post by Trunkster « 06 Jun 2012, 09:35
Replies: 5
by redsnapper » 02 Jun 2012, 22:38

Greetings all,

To cut a long story short, a run to Cornwall at the end of last summer killed my engine in a cab-filling fume frenzy and after...

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Last post by Trunkster
06 Jun 2012, 09:35
2.1 dj , buzzer of doom!!!!

Last post by kit « 05 Jun 2012, 23:51
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by jim potter » 05 Jun 2012, 19:49

well , tbh its been very random and been like it for maybe 6 months , thing is as it was so random ive been loathed to do anything about it .

well...

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Last post by kit
05 Jun 2012, 23:51
a fuel injection minefield - does anyone know a specialist?

Last post by icosahedron « 05 Jun 2012, 23:00
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by rich baker » 04 Jun 2012, 15:55

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Does anyone out there know of a knowledgable fuel injection specialist out there for my 1983 2.0l air...

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Last post by icosahedron
05 Jun 2012, 23:00
idle woes

Last post by dazzzer1 « 05 Jun 2012, 22:28
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by bruce » 05 Jun 2012, 22:17

Hi, does any one know where i can buy a idle control unit, the one behind the righthand rear light, preferably new..

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Last post by dazzzer1
05 Jun 2012, 22:28
Safe revs

Last post by California Dreamin « 05 Jun 2012, 22:11
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by nathanwedge » 04 Jun 2012, 07:11
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Whats a safe amount of revs to drive at? At 70 mph my vanagon is at 4000rpm which is still in the green zone (does this mean safe?) it's a 2.1 DG...
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Last post by California Dreamin
05 Jun 2012, 22:11
metal to plastic coolant pipes?

Last post by dridgy « 05 Jun 2012, 18:17
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by dridgy » 04 Jun 2012, 15:12

Hi, i have a 1981 1.6d kombi, it has the old metal coolant pipes running front to back, these pipes are rusting away, so i have got myself a set of...

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Last post by dridgy
05 Jun 2012, 18:17
Clutch issues (I think)

Last post by SMartin « 05 Jun 2012, 17:04
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by SMartin » 04 Jun 2012, 16:32

Hi,
Just hoping someone can help me diagnose a problem with the clutch. I'm reasonably sure I know the problem but I just want to affirm my...

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Last post by SMartin
05 Jun 2012, 17:04
radiator size

Last post by jeffdub « 05 Jun 2012, 06:15
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by jeffdub » 02 Jun 2012, 15:46
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hi all ive just bought a new radiator from brickwerks for my 1.9 dg , just taken the old one off and the no.s on top correspond to the radiator on...
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05 Jun 2012, 06:15

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