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fuel sender

Last post by spannered2 « 24 Nov 2011, 19:12
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by spannered2 » 24 Nov 2011, 12:16

hi. i have taken out my fuel sender and now cannot work out which way it goes back. any diagrams , info gratefully recieved. 1982 1600 diesel, non...

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Last post by spannered2
24 Nov 2011, 19:12
coolant loss from tank...

Last post by Ian Hulley « 24 Nov 2011, 09:05
Replies: 2
by warge » 23 Nov 2011, 20:38

Hi there....anyone got any ideas on this one ? My van (2.1 petrol) is losing coolant from the top of the expansion tank...it's coming out from where...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
24 Nov 2011, 09:05
alternator problems !!!!!!

Last post by croc « 23 Nov 2011, 23:04
Replies: 8
by probey28 » 20 Nov 2011, 19:28

Hi all had my y reg t25 2.0 Aircooled devon for a couple of years now and all that time i've had it ive never had a charge goin to my battery any way...

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Last post by croc
23 Nov 2011, 23:04
gear linkage centre bush

Last post by Cruz « 23 Nov 2011, 16:28
Replies: 3
by shaky » 21 Nov 2011, 15:17

Hi All,

I have the petrol tank off at the monent so am poking around doing jobs that can be done whilst it is off.

Looking at the centre gear...

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Last post by Cruz
23 Nov 2011, 16:28
WBX - Poor Heating

Last post by waltraud « 22 Nov 2011, 23:40
Replies: 6
by CovKid » 20 Nov 2011, 22:07

I've gradually seen a marked decrease in the temperature available from the heating system. I'm about to replace the antifreeze but wondered what...

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Last post by waltraud
22 Nov 2011, 23:40
help with noise please

Last post by dammo666 « 22 Nov 2011, 22:56
Replies: 22
by dammo666 » 18 Nov 2011, 22:23
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Hi, I have a knocking noise on my 1.6 CT. Its been doing it a while, but wondered if had any one had any ideas what it is. It Starts about 10 seconds...
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Last post by dammo666
22 Nov 2011, 22:56
Rear wheel bearings

Last post by billy739 « 22 Nov 2011, 22:50
Replies: 19
by smashyvan » 24 Oct 2011, 12:02
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Hi all,
Am now on my 3rd set of rear wheel bearings (1988 1.9DG). First 2 sets were Vetech brand and quickly failed which I later found out were...
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Last post by billy739
22 Nov 2011, 22:50
Head Gasket 1.9 DG

Last post by Ian Hulley « 22 Nov 2011, 22:38
Replies: 8
by Sugar Spun Sisters » 16 Nov 2011, 22:10

Ok for you guys in the know, have probably replied to so many head gasket posts :roll:
I've been told that both sides of the head gasket are...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
22 Nov 2011, 22:38
Clutch wount fit

Last post by CovKid « 22 Nov 2011, 18:58
Replies: 3
by helga592 » 22 Nov 2011, 18:19

Hi
Just tryed to fit new clutch as the old one was slipping. It wont sit flat aganst the flywheel yes its the wright way round. It is a recon engine...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Nov 2011, 18:58
water pump pulley removal.

Last post by Cyrus « 22 Nov 2011, 07:46
Replies: 2
by Cyrus » 21 Nov 2011, 23:23

What's the easiest way to remove to water pump pulley?
I need to replace the drive belt as it snapped, how do I lock the pump to remove the 3 bolts?...

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Last post by Cyrus
22 Nov 2011, 07:46
reversing lights on when in 1st gear

Last post by CovKid « 21 Nov 2011, 22:59
Replies: 10
by mr strong » 10 Nov 2011, 20:48

HI Guys,
Its that simple , I pull away in first and the reversing lights are on.
Good for frightening people behind at traffic lights but, also...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Nov 2011, 22:59
Vacuum advance & retard

Last post by Boris89 « 21 Nov 2011, 22:25

by Boris89 » 21 Nov 2011, 22:25

Hello there,

Would anybody be able to explain which vacuum pipes go where on an injected 2.1DJ. I pulled them off for an engine rebuild and cannot...

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Last post by Boris89
21 Nov 2011, 22:25
not right?

Last post by BOXY « 21 Nov 2011, 19:59
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by iowcamper » 21 Nov 2011, 19:25

was going to have attempt at getting my engine going on sunday and thought i would start by clearing old fuel out of the tank and fuel lines (van...

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Last post by BOXY
21 Nov 2011, 19:59
25% off parts Euro Car Parts

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 21 Nov 2011, 19:07
Replies: 19
by California Dreamin » 03 Nov 2011, 12:15
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For a limited time Euro Car Parts are offering a 25% discount on all it's parts (apart from clutches and batteries only 15% discount).

For anyone...
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Last post by Nicola&Tony
21 Nov 2011, 19:07
over heating

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 21 Nov 2011, 18:42
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by paulflan1958 » 13 Nov 2011, 16:15

I was out in van yesterday got stuck in traffic for about an hour,i had the heater on in van when i looked down and my thermostat light was flashing,...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
21 Nov 2011, 18:42
carburetter kit

Last post by CovKid « 21 Nov 2011, 10:20
Replies: 7
by Salty » 17 Nov 2011, 19:40

Us again, our bus is misfiring, slower on acceleration and a smelly backend. After refering to our haynes bible we think it could be carburetter so...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Nov 2011, 10:20
Advice on Coolant pipe replacement...

Last post by kevtherev « 20 Nov 2011, 19:48
Replies: 8
by sundial » 20 Nov 2011, 12:05

Was wondering if any body can give us some advice...

I have finally decided to 'splash out' and spend a little bit on the van..I have a full set of...

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Last post by kevtherev
20 Nov 2011, 19:48
5 sp gearbox oil level-qty

Last post by mrdp « 20 Nov 2011, 07:41
Replies: 4
by mrdp » 19 Nov 2011, 14:13

Hi all ,I am changing my gearbox oil on a 1.6td JX 5 speed gearbox .I have read conflicting amounts of oil to refill with from 3 to 4.5 litres any...

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Last post by mrdp
20 Nov 2011, 07:41
darlek cap - I'm confused!

Last post by ermie571 « 19 Nov 2011, 14:35
Replies: 6
by ermie571 » 19 Nov 2011, 12:16

Good afternoon,

I need assistance from those that understand the workings of the darlek cap.

I believe I have a brickwerks cap on there...but not...

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Last post by ermie571
19 Nov 2011, 14:35
Problem starting my t25 1.6td when cold

Last post by ewenmaclean « 18 Nov 2011, 16:23
Replies: 15
by Gozz82 » 14 Nov 2011, 08:59
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Hi guys I need help with my t25 camper 1.6td 1990 about ten days ago I went to it and it took about 2/3mins to get it started up until then it...
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Last post by ewenmaclean
18 Nov 2011, 16:23
Throttle Cable Replacement - Procedure - LHD 1600D

Last post by wagenbod « 18 Nov 2011, 15:57
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by wagenbod » 05 Nov 2011, 11:49

My accelerator pedal keeps sticking despite lubricating the bits at both ends.

Reading a few posts on here, looks like I have to replace the cable....

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Last post by wagenbod
18 Nov 2011, 15:57
replacing brake shoe retaining SPRINGS!

Last post by jaylo264 « 18 Nov 2011, 10:00
Replies: 30
by jaylo264 » 11 Oct 2011, 15:31
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Nothing in wiki, and Haynes just shows a pair of old pliers squishing the inch-long spring which gets captured by that pin and the retainer-cap-----...
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Last post by jaylo264
18 Nov 2011, 10:00
4 speed box jumps out of first gear

Last post by billy739 « 17 Nov 2011, 22:23
Replies: 6
by Elliot » 16 Nov 2011, 20:16

Hello to all,
Just came across your forum when googleing my gearbox problem, I couldn't find any answers already listed so maybe someone can help?
4...

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Last post by billy739
17 Nov 2011, 22:23
Gearbox ratios & wheels

Last post by billy739 « 17 Nov 2011, 22:18
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by serenitycamper » 17 Nov 2011, 18:17

Hey gus,

Ive just put my new 17 alloys on and due to my -29mm rolling radius (-4.43%) my engine is revving its nuts off at 50mph. Due to not having...

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Last post by billy739
17 Nov 2011, 22:18
What makes it tick?

Last post by Captaindefib « 17 Nov 2011, 21:44
Replies: 7
by Captaindefib » 16 Nov 2011, 12:53

Hi all,

I have only recently picked up my first T25, (1983 hightop 1600 diesel) and it has just started making a ticking sound when driving along....

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Last post by Captaindefib
17 Nov 2011, 21:44
Steering wheel locked

Last post by vanhatter « 17 Nov 2011, 16:11
Replies: 4
by vanhatter » 16 Nov 2011, 16:31

Hi all,

I was sat in my van with the engine turned off cleaning the steering wheel. I turned it right 90 degrees and heard a clunk . Now the wheel...

4 Replies

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Last post by vanhatter
17 Nov 2011, 16:11
1.6TD Syncro Oily smoke

Last post by syncronized « 16 Nov 2011, 21:53
Replies: 6
by syncronized » 15 Nov 2011, 16:51

Not sure if I have a turbo problem or engine problem on my Syncro so any help would be greatly appreciated. Basically the engine is leaving a lot of...

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Last post by syncronized
16 Nov 2011, 21:53
Compression testing

Last post by Choppski « 16 Nov 2011, 20:53
Replies: 5
by Choppski » 14 Nov 2011, 13:08

Does anyone do compression testing (CT) on a regular basis i.e. every 3 - 6 months?

I've just come across CT as a test to do which helps you to get...

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Last post by Choppski
16 Nov 2011, 20:53
Fuel problem?

Last post by Donald360 « 16 Nov 2011, 11:00
Replies: 3
by Donald360 » 09 Nov 2011, 20:42

Twice now I have broken down with the same symptoms. Starts up fine from cold and then drives no problems at all. Then, after being parked for a...

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Last post by Donald360
16 Nov 2011, 11:00
an annoying little drip

Last post by KarlT « 16 Nov 2011, 08:14
Replies: 15
by edoh » 22 May 2011, 08:56
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as my mum used to call me! :) :D
like man - like van -
the vans developed a little oil drip - just under the sump plug -
a few drops a day - when...
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Last post by KarlT
16 Nov 2011, 08:14
No thingies when I took the head off?? + 1.6d 1.7d dillema

Last post by billy739 « 15 Nov 2011, 22:16
Replies: 18
by cal5289 » 11 Nov 2011, 21:06
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Right the head gasket had 100% gone on the van (1.6d or 1.7?) even tho the head looks fairly new. So before i just throw it and chuck a 1.9 in there...
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Last post by billy739
15 Nov 2011, 22:16
1.6D thermostat height

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 15 Nov 2011, 22:01
Replies: 3
by Oldiebut goodie » 14 Nov 2011, 20:00

2nd ever question from me!! :mrgreen:
Is the lower flange of the thermostat supposed to meet the outlet at the bottom of the housing? The listed...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
15 Nov 2011, 22:01
Air in fuel line

Last post by kit « 15 Nov 2011, 18:13
Replies: 5
by Gozz82 » 15 Nov 2011, 08:06

Hi guys how do I bleed my diesel fuel line it's a 1.6td t25 1990 I changed the fuel filter yesterday and noticed no fuel came out of the feed pipe...

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Last post by kit
15 Nov 2011, 18:13
Coolant Leak

Last post by DeanButler « 15 Nov 2011, 17:40
Replies: 11
by DeanButler » 13 Nov 2011, 16:20

So there I was driving along quite happy when I noticed steam coming out the back of my T25. Pulled over and as soon as I stopped the engine...

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Last post by DeanButler
15 Nov 2011, 17:40
1.6D Problems

Last post by aymen_a22 « 15 Nov 2011, 17:02
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by aymen_a22 » 14 Nov 2011, 22:53

Hello,

This is my first post on this website and I am hoping you will all be able to help me.

My brother has bought a Mk1 Caddy 1.6D and recently...

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Last post by aymen_a22
15 Nov 2011, 17:02
Fuel pump pushrod

Last post by edoh « 15 Nov 2011, 15:26
Replies: 10
by Donald360 » 12 Nov 2011, 12:42

Still trying to get to the bottom of my fuel/cutting out problems. I have fitted a non return valve to the fuel line to see if that helps. I was...

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Last post by edoh
15 Nov 2011, 15:26
Random Intermitant stalling/idling fault

Last post by iggy « 15 Nov 2011, 07:49
Replies: 5
by iggy » 10 Nov 2011, 16:52

Hi.i dont venture on forums much but would really appreciate some advice
on a stalling/idling fault my 1987 T25 1.9dg auto caravelle has developed....

5 Replies

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Last post by iggy
15 Nov 2011, 07:49
Diesel Engine Calamity !!!

Last post by California Dreamin « 14 Nov 2011, 23:46
Replies: 9
by aahridey » 08 Nov 2011, 13:28

Hi there, I'm after some advice again after our first holiday in Kippin, our T25, ended on the back of an AA truck!! sorry if it's a bit long winded...

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Last post by California Dreamin
14 Nov 2011, 23:46
upper wishbone wear

Last post by andywivthehightop « 14 Nov 2011, 23:35
Replies: 4
by dugwiththevwbug » 07 Jun 2010, 17:27

I am working on a van with extreme wear to the spindle were the bushes have been incorrectly seated and the play is where the spindle has worn a...

4 Replies

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Last post by andywivthehightop
14 Nov 2011, 23:35
2.1 DJ now running..

Last post by KarlT « 14 Nov 2011, 23:05
Replies: 1
by warge » 14 Nov 2011, 21:10

Hi there...around 3/4 weeks ago I sought advice regarding my 2.1 petrol van. The problem was it would stall after about 5 mins of running or idling....

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Last post by KarlT
14 Nov 2011, 23:05
NOVICE NEEDS HELP

Last post by warge « 14 Nov 2011, 21:27
Replies: 13
by warge » 15 Oct 2011, 20:13

Hi there..I need some help. Have recently purchased a 1989 2.1 petrol/injection microbus (water cooled). All has been well but has just started to...

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Last post by warge
14 Nov 2011, 21:27
CV Joints

Last post by sarran1955 « 14 Nov 2011, 19:28
Replies: 2
by FlowerPower » 14 Nov 2011, 11:19

I just know I should have found it somewhere, but I've been searching and haven't, so my apologies in advance, but is there a guide anywhere for...

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Last post by sarran1955
14 Nov 2011, 19:28
Clutch Part number

Last post by poops1966 « 14 Nov 2011, 16:02
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by poops1966 » 14 Nov 2011, 13:55

Hi all, does anyone know a lucas or unipart equivalent part number for a 2.0L Aircooled clutch? I have a VAG part number of 029198141A, it s a 228mm...

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Last post by poops1966
14 Nov 2011, 16:02
carburettor tubing

Last post by dave lfc « 14 Nov 2011, 13:39
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by dave lfc » 14 Nov 2011, 10:27

hi can anyone tell me the over tube that goes over the tube coming from the the air filter and then on to the carb tube,oh and where can i get...

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Last post by dave lfc
14 Nov 2011, 13:39
1.9 DG: Tappet problem?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 14 Nov 2011, 13:34
Replies: 15
by New Kentish Campers » 08 Nov 2011, 09:11
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Any thoughts on this one? I've just given the engine an oil change, as part of a service.

The original oil filter was an oddball make that I've...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
14 Nov 2011, 13:34
Auto gearbox failing - advice for a friend please :-)

Last post by ermie571 « 14 Nov 2011, 13:22
Replies: 4
by TravellingChick » 11 Nov 2011, 18:25

So my mate has an L reg transporter 7 seat with an automatic gearbox which is on it's way out.

They've spent heaps on the van and would prefer to...

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Last post by ermie571
14 Nov 2011, 13:22
An Idiot on Board

Last post by Cruz « 14 Nov 2011, 08:30
Replies: 7
by jpee » 13 Nov 2011, 12:22

Hi All

1985 1.9 Autosleeper.

Gone and put diesel in the bus (again, that'll be twice now) Emptied tank as much as possible and put in petrol. Plugs...

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Last post by Cruz
14 Nov 2011, 08:30
Fuel, fuel, fuel..

Last post by yodster « 14 Nov 2011, 08:09
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by yodster » 12 Nov 2011, 10:28

My 1986 Diesel has developed an annoying little habit of not starting. I know its a leak of some sort as the clear pipe that runs to the engine is...

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Last post by yodster
14 Nov 2011, 08:09
Cutting out when warm

Last post by jgaynair « 13 Nov 2011, 23:15
Replies: 11
by jgaynair » 07 Nov 2011, 20:30

My '84 1.9 petrol van starts well when cold, but I'm finding that when she's warm, whenever you take your foot off the accelerator, she cuts out!?...

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Last post by jgaynair
13 Nov 2011, 23:15
Clutch slipping

Last post by CovKid « 13 Nov 2011, 21:48
Replies: 8
by gazmate » 13 Nov 2011, 09:43

We have a B reg 1984 1.9 dg Caravelle, the clutch started to slip and now has gone.

I have changed clutches on my Aircooled splitty before but not...

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13 Nov 2011, 21:48

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