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Micrometer

Last post by BOXY « 21 Mar 2012, 21:29
Replies: 4
by PetenAli » 21 Mar 2012, 20:24

Hi All,

Slowly working on a WBX rebuild. Anyone who has read my thread on it will know that I'm no engineer. However I am going to do this and...

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Last post by BOXY
21 Mar 2012, 21:29
Engine machine shop - recommend me one!

Last post by Verlog « 21 Mar 2012, 21:11
Replies: 4
by Cakewalk » 06 Feb 2012, 14:19

Would be great if someone could recommend me an engine machine shop!

Currently got my engine dismantled and want to get the big ends and mains...

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Last post by Verlog
21 Mar 2012, 21:11
Welding SS exhaust to existing manifold?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 21 Mar 2012, 20:19
Replies: 2
by AngeloEvs » 21 Mar 2012, 19:19

I haver ordered a Speedshop SS exhaust but it looks pretty doubtful that the existing bolts/studs holding the manifold are going to come out without...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
21 Mar 2012, 20:19
Air cooled oil type

Last post by faggie « 21 Mar 2012, 13:06
Replies: 5
by D'Squared » 19 Mar 2012, 12:35

Probably been asked before, but i am wanting to change the oil in my air cooled 'CU' code T25, which has the hydraulic tappets.

I do get issues with...

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Last post by faggie
21 Mar 2012, 13:06
Exhaust stud depth

Last post by ghost123uk « 21 Mar 2012, 07:59
Replies: 6
by stoneageman » 21 Feb 2012, 20:24

Having had my t25 1.9 watercooled camper off the road for the winter due to two broken studs on the exhaust manifold, i've decided to go for it and...

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Last post by ghost123uk
21 Mar 2012, 07:59
Which gearbox do I have?

Last post by Aidan « 20 Mar 2012, 21:33
Replies: 5
by sciroccotune » 20 Mar 2012, 10:15

Hi Guys,

Need a bit of help.

I have a 1982/3 1.6 NA diesel and its had a 4 speed gearbox but I cant tell which one as the markings have corroded...

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Last post by Aidan
20 Mar 2012, 21:33
Exhaust stud

Last post by kevtherev « 20 Mar 2012, 20:05
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by helga592 » 20 Mar 2012, 19:37

Iv'e just read the post re exhaust studs.
So, I'm about to put all the ancileries back on a second re-con engine is there any thing i need to do...

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Last post by kevtherev
20 Mar 2012, 20:05
SVDA dizzy

Last post by weston_masive « 20 Mar 2012, 19:20

by weston_masive » 20 Mar 2012, 19:20

Hi again just a quick question where should the vacuum take off be from and what should I do with the other one? Many thanks.

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Last post by weston_masive
20 Mar 2012, 19:20
Hot Chokes...? How hot should they get?

Last post by Jonny Rock « 20 Mar 2012, 18:37
Replies: 5
by Jonny Rock » 20 Mar 2012, 15:57

Hi all,
just done my spring clean on my engine, plugs, leads, balance carbs and timing etc, etc....you get the picture.
All set-up and running sweet...

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Last post by Jonny Rock
20 Mar 2012, 18:37
Cool Running- Air cooled

Last post by speleobod « 20 Mar 2012, 10:29

by speleobod » 20 Mar 2012, 10:29

Have a Gasure LPG conversion on a 2000cc CU Air cooled and after running around Dolomites last year and having some problems with the usual number...

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Last post by speleobod
20 Mar 2012, 10:29
Oil

Last post by kevtherev « 20 Mar 2012, 07:14
Replies: 5
by Pringster » 19 Mar 2012, 21:34

Hi,

just about to change oil in my C reg T25 1.9 petrol. Bought oil 10W / 40 part synthetic. Noticed on bottle said for vehicles from 1990 and over....

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Last post by kevtherev
20 Mar 2012, 07:14
New liner O rings installation in waterboxer engine

Last post by Verlog « 19 Mar 2012, 22:04
Replies: 17
by Verlog » 16 Mar 2012, 23:07
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Hi, i am doing a top end rebuild on a 1.9Dg and just the put liners and pistons back on one side.
My question is: should i have put some sealant on...
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Last post by Verlog
19 Mar 2012, 22:04
fix or sell van with engine problems

Last post by Bluezinc « 19 Mar 2012, 20:45
Replies: 21
by nqm » 18 Mar 2012, 18:11
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Hi 80-90 members,

We have a 1987 T25 Caravelle 2.1litre MV engine, auotmatic with Digifant fuel injection, American import. I’ve had the van a year...
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Last post by Bluezinc
19 Mar 2012, 20:45
Good mechanic in Essex - found

Last post by CovKid « 19 Mar 2012, 20:29
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by clifford coates » 19 Mar 2012, 19:51

Good service deserves to be applauded. I used Rayne Auto Clinic (07866 950553) near Braintree, Essex in an emergency. Only found them by accident...

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Last post by CovKid
19 Mar 2012, 20:29
Juddering

Last post by autostart « 19 Mar 2012, 20:10
Replies: 3
by autostart » 15 Mar 2012, 22:51

Hi I've a 2.1 87 dj and at around 2000 revs or just before,it starts to judder then stops as the revs climb past 2200 or there abouts,if I let it sit...

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Last post by autostart
19 Mar 2012, 20:10
too much atf in gearbox

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 Mar 2012, 19:45
Replies: 3
by alistair1780 » 19 Mar 2012, 18:21

Hi have a 1985 auto topped up with too much atf! how do I drain off ? looked in haynes manual but coudn't find anything . Thanks for looking

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 Mar 2012, 19:45
Driveshafts 1986 DG1900

Last post by maxstu « 19 Mar 2012, 16:11
Replies: 8
by maxstu » 16 Mar 2012, 10:22

Got a clunking nearside driveshaft on my 1986 1900dg. Only clunks for the first five or so miles then quietens. My way of testing was by grabbing...

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Last post by maxstu
19 Mar 2012, 16:11
Tired Engine?

Last post by frankyworthy « 19 Mar 2012, 11:51

by frankyworthy » 19 Mar 2012, 11:51

Hi

I have 1990 VW T25 1.6 Turbo diesel Westfalia California. It's great, everything works and goes like a bomb.

However, from time to time it spits...

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Last post by frankyworthy
19 Mar 2012, 11:51
Broken anti roll bar link :(

Last post by CovKid « 19 Mar 2012, 00:39
Replies: 14
by Tel87 » 11 Mar 2012, 18:23

Look what I found when replacing some break pads. A lovely looking and Brocken anti roll bar :roll:

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Last post by CovKid
19 Mar 2012, 00:39
T3 Rear Hub+Drum Modification Question.

Last post by SplitBusVanatic « 18 Mar 2012, 22:51
Replies: 11
by SplitBusVanatic » 15 Mar 2012, 18:47

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Is a link to a man that modified his type2 Hubs to 5x130PCD (Porsche Fitment)
Here's the stock hub and...

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Last post by SplitBusVanatic
18 Mar 2012, 22:51
What is a DG engine?

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Mar 2012, 19:44
Replies: 6
by Ian and Lins » 18 Mar 2012, 09:26

Probably a daft question; but what is a DG engine? Is it petrol or diesel? I'm after a water thermostat housing and some adverts just say its for DG...

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Last post by kevtherev
18 Mar 2012, 19:44
Gearbox recognition

Last post by austen smith « 18 Mar 2012, 08:39
Replies: 5
by austen smith » 15 Mar 2012, 23:17

Hi
My son needs a new gearbox as his has lost oil and failed. The van is an 85/86 1600cc non turbo diesel lump. The boxes that we have been offered...

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Last post by austen smith
18 Mar 2012, 08:39
HELP

Last post by norsenoddy « 18 Mar 2012, 08:09
Replies: 14
by norsenoddy » 15 Mar 2012, 10:05

I'm a long way from home :cry: in Glasgow with a van that is playing up on and off does any one know of a vw garage in Glasgow that would have...

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Last post by norsenoddy
18 Mar 2012, 08:09
new rear bearings,still play.

Last post by dazzerT251900td « 17 Mar 2012, 18:23
Replies: 7
by dazzerT251900td » 12 Mar 2012, 17:50

hello everyone,just done my rear wheel bearing on offside over the weekend and ive still got a little play,mostly 12 oclock to 6 oclock when holding...

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Last post by dazzerT251900td
17 Mar 2012, 18:23
fuel injector cleaning

Last post by mark « 17 Mar 2012, 18:00
Replies: 9
by bodgit » 11 Mar 2012, 20:48

2.1 mv injectors. can i get them cleaned and rubber seals replaced. any recommendations on places to get this work done? thanks

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Last post by mark
17 Mar 2012, 18:00
Best JX Exhaust

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 17 Mar 2012, 14:25
Replies: 9
by Mark S » 12 Mar 2012, 13:23

Looking to replace my exhaust (JX) and trying to find best make. First choice currently from Guenzl onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
17 Mar 2012, 14:25
engine cut out would not start ?

Last post by ghost123uk « 17 Mar 2012, 09:31
Replies: 3
by mickeyflyn » 16 Mar 2012, 18:43

went away for the night last night 130 miles drive with no prob. this morning started the van for return journey ok drove a mile and stopped at...

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Last post by ghost123uk
17 Mar 2012, 09:31
TINWARE Uh Oh!..

Last post by Zomerzet « 16 Mar 2012, 21:50

by Zomerzet » 16 Mar 2012, 21:50

So... Give it to me straight :(

Exactly how difficult is it to get replacement tinware for a 2.0l Aircooled engine :?:

This is all I had with...

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Last post by Zomerzet
16 Mar 2012, 21:50
New Exhaust for 2.1 petrol caravelle(1991)

Last post by California Dreamin « 16 Mar 2012, 21:40
Replies: 13
by MaryMary » 13 Mar 2012, 09:17

Sorry to bother you but I was hoping someone would help with sourcing a complete new exhaust system so we can get our van through its MOT.We have...

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Last post by California Dreamin
16 Mar 2012, 21:40
Coolant pipes - replace front with rubber hose?

Last post by DentedDevon « 15 Mar 2012, 21:35
Replies: 2
by gailus40 » 15 Mar 2012, 12:39

:( One of the front coolant pipes has split, and I have been told that I can replace them with rubber hose. Has anyone done this, and do you know...

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Last post by DentedDevon
15 Mar 2012, 21:35
have I got he corrct oil filter?? help

Last post by nevill3 « 15 Mar 2012, 21:20
Replies: 2
by nevill3 » 15 Mar 2012, 16:03

I purchased on oil filter yesterday for my 1.6d cs 1983 non turbo camper yesterday and I was just about to change the oil when I noticed that I have...

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Last post by nevill3
15 Mar 2012, 21:20
Idle cut??

Last post by Fairby « 15 Mar 2012, 15:38
Replies: 1
by Fairby » 24 Jul 2010, 15:05

OK Hi all.
I have a GW 1.9 eng. runs OK. round town good. however. a long run or a run using high revs (ie uphill) when I come to a stop, enging...

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Last post by Fairby
15 Mar 2012, 15:38
Dalek head?

Last post by ermie571 « 15 Mar 2012, 13:14
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by kit » 04 Feb 2012, 10:23
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Just bought a new one from GSF and I can blow through in both directions with ease, this can not be right but I tested 2 in the shop and both were...
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Last post by ermie571
15 Mar 2012, 13:14
T25 DG Engine Questions

Last post by Sunseeker « 15 Mar 2012, 12:54
Replies: 10
by Sunseeker » 08 Mar 2012, 09:38

Hi, I have recently bought a recon DG wasserboxer 1900 petrol. I think it is from a later 1985+ van. I exchanged my 1984 DG engine! what are, if any,...

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Last post by Sunseeker
15 Mar 2012, 12:54
Turbo flange bolts

Last post by Evsi « 15 Mar 2012, 10:30
Replies: 4
by Evsi » 14 Mar 2012, 21:11

Evening folks,

Does anyone know if VW still stock the turbo to manifold bolts for the JX? Can't seem to find any, although i gather they're big...

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Last post by Evsi
15 Mar 2012, 10:30
1.9DG WBX carb replacement

Last post by AdeyB « 15 Mar 2012, 09:30

by AdeyB » 15 Mar 2012, 09:30

Morning all,
Planning to replace the standard carb with a reconditioned one (from Bromyard's).
Just before I get the spanners out, is there anything...

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Last post by AdeyB
15 Mar 2012, 09:30
brake regulator pics as suggested

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 15 Mar 2012, 00:12
Replies: 17
by billy739 » 12 Mar 2012, 10:35
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as removed from the van - a 1990 van as well!

end cover removed - this is a fairly good one! lots of crud in the end, its that condensed that its...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
15 Mar 2012, 00:12
Adjusting Idle on a 1.9 DG

Last post by shepster « 14 Mar 2012, 23:38
Replies: 1
by jswagger » 04 Mar 2012, 17:17

Hi,

I have a 1987, 1.9 DG Caravelle.

Can you just adjust the idle speed?

I have had an ongoing, intermittent issue with the oil pressure warning...

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Last post by shepster
14 Mar 2012, 23:38
How much oil

Last post by California Dreamin « 14 Mar 2012, 20:55
Replies: 5
by Viv » 10 Mar 2012, 19:12

Have bought a T25 1600 diesel camper, checked oil before draining to put fresh in and dipstick read minimum. Drained less than a pint (wrong dipstick...

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Last post by California Dreamin
14 Mar 2012, 20:55
New engine (VEGE), worse fuel consumption...?

Last post by armyphil « 14 Mar 2012, 16:43
Replies: 4
by dickie14 » 13 Mar 2012, 20:39

Hi all,

This is my first post so sorry if it's a newbie question...

My 2.0 CU recently went nuclear after the oil filter got blocked so I splashed...

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Last post by armyphil
14 Mar 2012, 16:43
anyone with a 1.6td can you help

Last post by tonysbus « 14 Mar 2012, 13:57
Replies: 9
by tonysbus » 13 Mar 2012, 13:22

Hi i'm after a pic of how all the pipes for the air box and turbo fit please.

Tony

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Last post by tonysbus
14 Mar 2012, 13:57
Engine Codes

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Mar 2012, 13:25
Replies: 10
by Sunseeker » 12 Mar 2012, 20:54

Does anyone know the range of DG engine codes for a 1.9 Petrol T25 Transporter 82>85 and the range of codes for 85>92 please?

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Mar 2012, 13:25
caliper probs.

Last post by StuM « 14 Mar 2012, 12:16
Replies: 8
by moggymorgan » 12 Mar 2012, 12:03

hi all,i have a prob on my 1980 a/c van. cu motor. front n/s brake comes on ok but will not release after braking. if i push the pistons back the...

8 Replies

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Last post by StuM
14 Mar 2012, 12:16
Clutch problems

Last post by low n slow « 14 Mar 2012, 07:04
Replies: 15
by low n slow » 11 Mar 2012, 08:38
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Hi all i am new to the site and could do with a little help. I have a T25 bus that i have converted to a camper,the previous owner put a 16 turbo...
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Last post by low n slow
14 Mar 2012, 07:04
CLUNK WHEN ENGINE OFF??

Last post by CovKid « 13 Mar 2012, 23:26
Replies: 9
by Nikki And Dicki » 12 Mar 2012, 21:52

Hello!

My van is new to me- 1982 T25 Aircooled. i'm still getting used to what's normal,

i took him into a local garage (there was some other...

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Last post by CovKid
13 Mar 2012, 23:26
Engine model number

Last post by R0B « 13 Mar 2012, 20:29
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by dannybook » 13 Mar 2012, 18:33

Hi all,

How do I tell the model number of the engine? DG DH etc?

Ta!

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Last post by R0B
13 Mar 2012, 20:29
Alternator fan and pulley replacement

Last post by docklad « 13 Mar 2012, 14:08
Replies: 10
by Ginothy » 08 Mar 2012, 18:57

Hi all,

I just bought a new alternator for my van but need to swap over the fan and pulley from my old one to the new one (new one is...

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Last post by docklad
13 Mar 2012, 14:08
Front brakes

Last post by California Dreamin « 13 Mar 2012, 12:43
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by Bessie the camper » 12 Mar 2012, 19:25

Hi all

Just a quick question

I had all new front brakes ( disks and calipers) on my 1989 van which I'm now scraping I was wondering if I can...

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Last post by California Dreamin
13 Mar 2012, 12:43
2.1i T25 Coolant/Antifeeze

Last post by pete warne « 12 Mar 2012, 21:35
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by pete warne » 11 Mar 2012, 14:26

Hi everyone
Just found that that my van was billowing steam out from underneath (luckily only after a short trip, so hopefully it didnt damage heads...

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Last post by pete warne
12 Mar 2012, 21:35
alternator wrong???

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Mar 2012, 20:35
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by paulyc » 12 Mar 2012, 19:29

alternator.jpg Hi everyone, got a problem i need help with. My 1.6d engine keeps loosing the alternator belt and im starting to think that i may have...

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12 Mar 2012, 20:35

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