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Engine Code GW ? Needing some help.

Last post by toomanytoys « 03 May 2012, 20:58
Replies: 7
by Wig » 29 Apr 2012, 19:41

Hi Guys,

Hope everyones doing well. I'm hoping for a break in the weather tomorrow so its time for the full service. :D

I've only had the van a...

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Last post by toomanytoys
03 May 2012, 20:58
2.1 oil pressure switch colours?

Last post by dbz864 « 03 May 2012, 19:27
Replies: 4
by dbz864 » 02 May 2012, 22:33

hi,Does anybody know what colour/pressure the oil switches should be on a 91 2.1.I know i can look whats already in and copy,but id like to know...

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Last post by dbz864
03 May 2012, 19:27
new vw beetle.....gearbox problem

Last post by keith « 03 May 2012, 17:14
Replies: 4
by keith » 02 May 2012, 21:38

Hi

Wife beetle 2001 is difficult to get into first and third gear .....second and fourth are fine......

Does this sound like a linkage or select or...

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Last post by keith
03 May 2012, 17:14
Love your gearbox

Last post by colinthefox « 03 May 2012, 16:49
Replies: 1
by toomanytoys » 03 May 2012, 16:07

I had chance to go over and see my good friend Aidan Talbot at his new workshop this week.. Good to catch up... its been far too long..

Looking...

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Last post by colinthefox
03 May 2012, 16:49
Bosch pump timing (JX)

Last post by dave friday « 03 May 2012, 14:51
Replies: 4
by Evsi » 02 May 2012, 13:32

I know this is going to be a proper blonde moment, but can someone help me with a brain blank?

Looking up on the correct pump timing routine for the...

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Last post by dave friday
03 May 2012, 14:51
New fangled elec fuel pump fitted and engine now racing

Last post by TheColonel « 03 May 2012, 13:27
Replies: 7
by TheColonel » 03 May 2012, 08:12

Hi All,

our 1981 Aircooled has been stood on the driveway for a few months, wouldn't start initially thought it was a battery issue, got the nice AA...

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Last post by TheColonel
03 May 2012, 13:27
Crack in water expansion tank

Last post by California Dreamin « 03 May 2012, 11:22
Replies: 7
by ro6er » 27 Apr 2012, 11:03

Hi,

I thought I'd test run my bus out this morning. And lucky I did before setting off to Cumbria as it has developed a crack in the water expansion...

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Last post by California Dreamin
03 May 2012, 11:22
Thermostat direction

Last post by ghost123uk « 03 May 2012, 06:32
Replies: 15
by Cookie77 » 01 May 2012, 19:27
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Can anyone tell me what way up my thermostat go's
I have a 1983 1.9 petrol
It seems to me they only fit 1 way but looking at the exploded view of the...
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Last post by ghost123uk
03 May 2012, 06:32
juddering under load

Last post by California Dreamin « 02 May 2012, 22:44
Replies: 13
by Cyrus » 30 Apr 2012, 21:31

I'm getting a juddering under load, up steep hills etc.
I notice it most around 30-40mph but haven't worked out if its rev or speed related yet.
I...

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Last post by California Dreamin
02 May 2012, 22:44
Tappets

Last post by kevtherev « 02 May 2012, 19:19
Replies: 2
by baysaway » 02 May 2012, 18:59

Hope someone can help with this.

Not had any dealings with water cooled VWs up to now but
have the chance of an Xplorer with viking roof. Generally...

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Last post by kevtherev
02 May 2012, 19:19
Mechanic Surrey for a Newbie

Last post by Simpsonstu « 02 May 2012, 17:57
Replies: 4
by Simpsonstu » 02 May 2012, 16:26

Hi Folks,

Just returned after picking up a T25 '83 which needs lots doing to it. I decided having driven it that my priorities would be mechanics...

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Last post by Simpsonstu
02 May 2012, 17:57
Getting in to gear

Last post by dapple « 02 May 2012, 16:16
Replies: 7
by dapple » 29 Apr 2012, 13:09

I can't get van into gear since i have changed the clutch master cylinder ,i had to change it because it was leaking.I have bled several times even...

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Last post by dapple
02 May 2012, 16:16
Leak from petrol tank when full

Last post by docklad « 02 May 2012, 14:37
Replies: 5
by Davidkirk » 28 Apr 2012, 08:46

Hello.
Over the years I have replaced every rubber pipe on the van as they have all perished over time. Now when I fill the tank (once in a blue moon...

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Last post by docklad
02 May 2012, 14:37
Any tips on fitting new elec fuel pump please

Last post by john1 « 02 May 2012, 13:03
Replies: 12
by 'hanish-boy » 27 Apr 2012, 15:47

Hi folks,

The mechanical fuel pump on my '82 air cooled 2.0l has finally failed and I've decided to fit a new electrical pump.
I've read as much as...

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Last post by john1
02 May 2012, 13:03
Coolant issues

Last post by Ian Hulley « 02 May 2012, 08:28
Replies: 2
by mioba » 02 May 2012, 07:44

Hi All,

I have a technical question I hope you can help me.

On a long run in the bus (1.6JX) the coolant from the main tank (in the engine tank)...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
02 May 2012, 08:28
Carburettors

Last post by kevtherev « 02 May 2012, 06:20
Replies: 2
by SpongebobSquarebus » 01 May 2012, 22:25

Hi all looking for advice on alternative carbs, our stand solex are impossible to set up ( knackered!) just wondering what opinions are on best...

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Last post by kevtherev
02 May 2012, 06:20
Gear box advise

Last post by Tom_whatley « 01 May 2012, 21:13
Replies: 2
by dan79 » 01 May 2012, 18:25

hi help need some advise about what gear box is the best option as i am changing my 1.6 diesel engine in my 89 wedge for a subaru wrx turbo lump
but...

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Last post by Tom_whatley
01 May 2012, 21:13
diesal engines

Last post by H-G « 01 May 2012, 19:06
Replies: 5
by scootersjamie » 22 Apr 2012, 18:07

just got back from bustypes engine ran well, non turbo origanel 1.7 diesal,but ive got a fuel leak,as you look at the engine,the 1st injector nearest...

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Last post by H-G
01 May 2012, 19:06
Help me recommission my T25 please.

Last post by Taipan « 01 May 2012, 14:37
Replies: 31
by Taipan » 14 Jun 2011, 09:55
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Hi All
Long story short, a few years back my 2.0 air cool T25 developed a rattly engine. As luck had it I got a supposedly reconditioned Gold engine,...
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Last post by Taipan
01 May 2012, 14:37
Any idea what this part is call please.

Last post by Ian Hulley « 01 May 2012, 08:01
Replies: 8
by MattyGreg05 » 30 Apr 2012, 19:09

Any idea what this part is call please. My mate needs to by a replacement and need to find out what its called to order a new part.

also if you...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
01 May 2012, 08:01
My New Van

Last post by rob1927 « 01 May 2012, 07:44
Replies: 6
by PearlyG » 10 Apr 2012, 20:07

Hi All,

Yet another newbie keen and willing to learn and after some help.

I have bought my first T25 (1.9 Petrol) and I love it. Problem is after...

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Last post by rob1927
01 May 2012, 07:44
carb problem, choke problem, accel problem?????

Last post by SYNCROSPARESUK « 30 Apr 2012, 20:10
Replies: 1
by T25DUB » 29 Apr 2012, 10:25

hi guys little advice if you can have been reading through wiki and cant establish where the problem lies can you help problem as follows.

1) get...

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Last post by SYNCROSPARESUK
30 Apr 2012, 20:10
Anti-roll bar d bush replacement

Last post by pierce « 30 Apr 2012, 20:09
Replies: 6
by pierce » 29 Apr 2012, 22:22

Hi,

I need to replace my anti-roll bar mounting bush, just reading through the Haynes, it implies that you need to take the entire anti-roll bar...

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Last post by pierce
30 Apr 2012, 20:09
JX Engine Data

Last post by Evsi « 30 Apr 2012, 19:40
Replies: 4
by Evsi » 29 Apr 2012, 21:48

Hi all.

I've been giving the van engine a rebuild over the weekend and have looked everywhere for tightening torques/sequences with no luck. If...

4 Replies

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Last post by Evsi
30 Apr 2012, 19:40
xxx

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Apr 2012, 18:05
Replies: 1
by Avershaw » 30 Apr 2012, 15:55

:ok :ok

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Apr 2012, 18:05
1.9 to 2.1??

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Apr 2012, 12:33
Replies: 11
by Cookie77 » 29 Apr 2012, 17:02

Just had my new van (1.9 83 t25) set up by Leicester carb & ink center and he has told me it has a 2.1 dj engine not a 1.9 dg ??? It's running on 1.9...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Apr 2012, 12:33
Whats missing?!

Last post by CovKid « 30 Apr 2012, 09:58
Replies: 2
by cms273 » 24 Apr 2012, 09:04

Tinkering with my 2.0 Aircooled on Saturday as it wasnt running right (very uneven and kept cutting out) I noticed that both carbs have a small...

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Last post by CovKid
30 Apr 2012, 09:58
Best stainless exhause system

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Apr 2012, 07:36
Replies: 8
by New Kentish Campers » 27 Apr 2012, 17:52

My exhaust has begun to crumble, despite it being only 3 years old :evil: No doubt it was some cheapo thing to get it through the mot or something,...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Apr 2012, 07:36
1.9dg stalls when warm will not restart intermittant

Last post by Evsi « 29 Apr 2012, 22:11
Replies: 1
by sandfish » 29 Apr 2012, 21:26

hi all, i'm a bit new to the 1.9 dg ( i am looking after this one for a friend) here is the problem,

van starts very well just about all the time,...

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Last post by Evsi
29 Apr 2012, 22:11
Parts that should go in the bin

Last post by California Dreamin « 29 Apr 2012, 21:47
Replies: 22
by CovKid » 25 Apr 2012, 10:00
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Just thought I'd start this one off. A list of aftermarket parts that are either so badly made or do not match a T25 despite the claims.

I'll start...
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Last post by California Dreamin
29 Apr 2012, 21:47
speedo cable cap

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 29 Apr 2012, 19:57
Replies: 5
by donnieg » 29 Apr 2012, 18:45

Hi I fitted a new speedo cable and centre cap as the old cable was broken and the cap used to come off all the time so i got a new centre cap but...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
29 Apr 2012, 19:57
Broken Engine mounting...

Last post by CovKid « 29 Apr 2012, 17:01
Replies: 27
by pocolow » 18 Apr 2012, 15:54
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Well it had to happen the first proper breakdown..After a bad hill start in the van this morning where my foot slipped of the clutch pedal, I managed...
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Last post by CovKid
29 Apr 2012, 17:01
Engine swap?

Last post by tforturton « 29 Apr 2012, 14:26
Replies: 3
by tforturton » 19 Mar 2012, 16:23

In my search for a van, I've been offered a sound tin-top for very little, but it has no engine. It did have a diesel in it, but just out of...

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Last post by tforturton
29 Apr 2012, 14:26
Help needed, Fitting a new heater control cable!

Last post by MaddogsT25 « 29 Apr 2012, 07:24

by MaddogsT25 » 29 Apr 2012, 07:24

Good morning everyone. I am looking for a bit of advise off you helpful bunch.
I have started to replace my heater control cable with a new one...

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Last post by MaddogsT25
29 Apr 2012, 07:24
Listen to my new engine noise- Video :-/

Last post by Graham81 « 28 Apr 2012, 19:01
Replies: 6
by Graham81 » 28 Apr 2012, 14:37

Ok the rain has stopped me pulling the rocker covers off at the mo so i thought I would post the vid on here - if it works!
Just wanted to see if...

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Last post by Graham81
28 Apr 2012, 19:01
clutch master cylinder

Last post by dapple « 28 Apr 2012, 18:55
Replies: 2
by dapple » 28 Apr 2012, 18:28

Had to change clutch master cylinder today, leaking over foot well when i pressed clutch .Blead the system at bleed screw on slave cylinder,but...

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Last post by dapple
28 Apr 2012, 18:55
clutch slip

Last post by dave9401 « 28 Apr 2012, 18:47
Replies: 21
by dave9401 » 02 Apr 2012, 07:00
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hi can anyone advise, i have a problem when on long journys the clutch starts to slip and is nearly impossible to get into gear and ive already...
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Last post by dave9401
28 Apr 2012, 18:47
Undoing to mount bolt on shock

Last post by kit « 28 Apr 2012, 14:46
Replies: 8
by The Bishop » 18 Apr 2012, 18:30

Grrr can't get the little bugger off.

The bolt on the top of the shock is now turning nicely but I need to hold the central rod still with a 6mm...

8 Replies

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Last post by kit
28 Apr 2012, 14:46
1.9 DG Tappet confusion

Last post by Nice Dude « 27 Apr 2012, 22:42
Replies: 4
by Nice Dude » 27 Apr 2012, 16:25

Hi, can anyone confirm if the tappets on my 1.9 DG Watercooled need adjusting or not. I have successfully replaced the push rod tubes using the...

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Last post by Nice Dude
27 Apr 2012, 22:42
brake fluid leek

Last post by dapple « 27 Apr 2012, 21:45
Replies: 6
by dapple » 27 Apr 2012, 20:10

Yet another problem,van went in for m.o.t last week passed, :D but when i got it home it was wet all over drivers side foot well, thought it was...

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Last post by dapple
27 Apr 2012, 21:45
rocker cover problem

Last post by sarran1955 « 27 Apr 2012, 20:57
Replies: 3
by dapple » 27 Apr 2012, 19:59

van was leaking oil,so had look under van clip round rocker was loose was put on in wrong place, my problem is where it should be, there is an old...

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Last post by sarran1955
27 Apr 2012, 20:57
Solex/Brosol 32-34PDSI (CB Performance kit) Throttle linkage

Last post by sarran1955 « 27 Apr 2012, 20:01
Replies: 1
by bennwedge » 27 Apr 2012, 00:19

hi all, Ive been scratching my head down the workshop trying to work out how to set up the throttle cable on my new carbs. They are solex/brosol...

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Last post by sarran1955
27 Apr 2012, 20:01
drive shafts

Last post by CovKid « 27 Apr 2012, 18:49
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by The Bishop » 27 Apr 2012, 13:38

My van is making a little bit of a knocking noise

1) going round right hand bend
2) slowing down with foot off accelerator

It was suggested it...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Apr 2012, 18:49
slow up hills

Last post by si&helen cali89 « 27 Apr 2012, 18:31
Replies: 9
by si&helen cali89 » 24 Apr 2012, 20:46

just wandering is normal for a 1.6td cali westy not to like hills especialy in deven it just seems to die

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Last post by si&helen cali89
27 Apr 2012, 18:31
Oil treatment

Last post by Ian and Lins « 27 Apr 2012, 13:57
Replies: 26
by golf2tim » 26 Apr 2012, 17:16
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Hi I have a 2.1 dj WBX engine and was wondering if it was ok to put slick 50 into the engine when I change the oil, or if there is any other product...
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Last post by Ian and Lins
27 Apr 2012, 13:57
wheeze gasp splutter

Last post by edoh « 27 Apr 2012, 09:36
Replies: 12
by edoh » 26 Apr 2012, 13:55

on starting up - the van seems hesitant -
takes 2 or 3 goes to get going -
then doesn't retain its idle speed -
so have to keep the accelerator...

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Last post by edoh
27 Apr 2012, 09:36
Thanks to MAD VW in Kingswood.

Last post by Trainer Boy « 27 Apr 2012, 08:29

by Trainer Boy » 27 Apr 2012, 08:29

A big thanks to the boys at MAD-VW for having a look at the dog of a van I brought down to them on Wednesday. The bloke who was selling it told me a...

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Last post by Trainer Boy
27 Apr 2012, 08:29
Heater valve and front end issues, pics

Last post by fairwynds « 27 Apr 2012, 05:58
Replies: 7
by fairwynds » 16 Apr 2012, 19:39

Hi
the saga of the van continueth!
recently had new front lower panel welded in place, getting rid of the old rusty part. Had a new radiator fitted...

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Last post by fairwynds
27 Apr 2012, 05:58
Petrol help****NOW RESOLVED***

Last post by ghost123uk « 26 Apr 2012, 22:16
Replies: 25
by gti mad man » 25 Apr 2012, 12:53
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My sisters van refuses to start so check the usual get to petrol, hum strange filters are empty, check replace filters and hose, still nothing, ok,...
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Last post by ghost123uk
26 Apr 2012, 22:16
Heard of the VW Shop, Tanfield, Stanley, Co. Durham??

Last post by Mark Foss « 26 Apr 2012, 22:05
Replies: 3
by pauly8888 » 05 Sep 2011, 16:37

Has anyone used/heard of

The VW Shop
Tanfield Manor
Tanfield
Stanley
Co. Durham
DH9 9PU

I'm looking at them to see if they could help with my...

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26 Apr 2012, 22:05

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