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Front anti-roll bar

Last post by VicnStew « 22 Oct 2011, 08:44
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by VicnStew » 20 Oct 2011, 16:03

Hi all,

just had my expected MOT failure but not too badly thankfully! To get through I need a front anti-roll bar and linkages and an off side...

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22 Oct 2011, 08:44
Judder

Last post by croc « 22 Oct 2011, 08:06
Replies: 7
by phil_b » 20 Oct 2011, 12:26

Hi,

Just back from France and I would welcome thoughts or possible explanantion for a recent problem.

On our first day in France we drove from...

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Last post by croc
22 Oct 2011, 08:06
Penetrating oil test

Last post by NicBeeee « 22 Oct 2011, 07:21
Replies: 4
by jebiga41 » 21 Oct 2011, 20:46

Just found this on another forum might be of use and save peeps a bit of money not sure how good plus gas is as not listed but looks like ATF and...

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Last post by NicBeeee
22 Oct 2011, 07:21
Worryingly odd

Last post by Cherryboo « 22 Oct 2011, 00:38
Replies: 3
by Cherryboo » 15 Oct 2011, 00:19

Hi, my T25 has developed an odd grinding/crunching sound which is very random, and seems to be coming from the front when i put it into gear :(
The...

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Last post by Cherryboo
22 Oct 2011, 00:38
injectors stuck in head help !

Last post by jebiga41 « 21 Oct 2011, 19:51
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by jebiga41 » 21 Oct 2011, 05:54

Hi anyone got any tips for removing seized deisel injectors from heads thanks in advance

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Last post by jebiga41
21 Oct 2011, 19:51
Heater matrix ?

Last post by jeffdub « 21 Oct 2011, 16:59
Replies: 6
by jeffdub » 20 Oct 2011, 15:14

noticed a small line of water next to my gear lever today took a cover off behind the gear lever turned the heater on and waters dripping from the...

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Last post by jeffdub
21 Oct 2011, 16:59
Fuel tank return pipe?

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 21 Oct 2011, 14:29
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by New Kentish Campers » 21 Oct 2011, 08:09

Looking through the wiki, there's a good picture of the venting pipes that live on the top, etc, but my van doesn't appear to have a fuel return pipe...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
21 Oct 2011, 14:29
exhaust replacement?

Last post by Cruz « 21 Oct 2011, 08:15
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by rustytop » 16 Oct 2011, 21:34

Early 84 1.9dg

Realise that there are lots of posts on exhausts. However I first just wanted to check the symptoms?
Think we have a hole near the...

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Last post by Cruz
21 Oct 2011, 08:15
gearbox oil

Last post by stevo1980 « 20 Oct 2011, 20:45
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by stevo1980 » 20 Oct 2011, 08:19

How much oil do i need to fill my 1.6d gearbox, its a 4 speed. Thanks in advance.
Steve

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Last post by stevo1980
20 Oct 2011, 20:45
VW 381-14

Last post by alewing « 20 Oct 2011, 08:56

by alewing » 20 Oct 2011, 08:56

Does anyone a Pinion Nut Socket (381-14) Tool that i could borrow?

I am happy to pay postage and deposit if required.

Cheers,

Ash

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Last post by alewing
20 Oct 2011, 08:56
Is it an inlet gasket???

Last post by Aidan « 19 Oct 2011, 20:44
Replies: 2
by Bert1985 » 19 Oct 2011, 19:17

Hi please accept my apologies but I have no idea what the gasket is called that I am looking for, I have tried searching Wiki but no joy :(

It's the...

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Last post by Aidan
19 Oct 2011, 20:44
bhp figures etc

Last post by dugcati « 19 Oct 2011, 19:55
Replies: 2
by axeman » 19 Oct 2011, 18:28

just wondering how vw got there power and torque figures, as i had the van on a rolling road to have a proper tune up as i fitted a new twin choke...

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Last post by dugcati
19 Oct 2011, 19:55
CU Engine mount replacement

Last post by faggie « 19 Oct 2011, 17:11
Replies: 6
by Realize » 16 Sep 2011, 23:30

HI Guys

Just ordered some bits from Brickwerks.

Some of which are new engine mounts, can any one give me a procedure list and let me know of any...

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Last post by faggie
19 Oct 2011, 17:11
diesel injectors

Last post by T3TE « 19 Oct 2011, 14:34
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by spannered2 » 14 Oct 2011, 10:49

is it possible to torque down your own injectors? i mean split them in half replace seal and then torque them.?

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Last post by T3TE
19 Oct 2011, 14:34
Kangarooing on a 1.9 petrol injection

Last post by slowcoach « 19 Oct 2011, 04:50
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by HeidiHi » 16 Oct 2011, 21:08

Can anyone out there help us?!! We purchased a 1983 US imported petrol 1.9 petrol Westy around 6 months ago 'Chuckie' . When we drive around 60 - 65...

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Last post by slowcoach
19 Oct 2011, 04:50
Diesel Pump Rebuild

Last post by Plasticman « 18 Oct 2011, 21:49
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by grenjs » 18 Oct 2011, 18:22

On behalf of my brother-in-law....

Has anyone had their Diesel JX pump rebuilt/refurbished?

If so would you care to share where it was done and the...

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Last post by Plasticman
18 Oct 2011, 21:49
cold pipe ?

Last post by jeffdub « 18 Oct 2011, 19:18
Replies: 4
by jeffdub » 17 Oct 2011, 17:21

bled my water system last week but never really went very far took it for a good run yesterday and the temp guage sat at just over halfway got it...

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Last post by jeffdub
18 Oct 2011, 19:18
petrol engine expected mileage

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Oct 2011, 17:07
Replies: 8
by vanhatter » 15 Oct 2011, 23:03

Hi all,

I'm looking at buying a 1982 2L air cooled, although the mileage concerns me. The meter says 46K, but there isn't room on the dial for a...

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Last post by kevtherev
18 Oct 2011, 17:07
mixture screw and colourtune

Last post by xpress « 18 Oct 2011, 16:09

by xpress » 18 Oct 2011, 16:09

is colourtune extremely accurate and as good as co2 tester? what size thread and type of colourtune to get for a dg engine?

also, how many...

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Last post by xpress
18 Oct 2011, 16:09
Drive shaft bolts removal

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 18 Oct 2011, 13:34
Replies: 4
by chriscburgess » 18 Oct 2011, 11:36

Hi
Can anyone tell me the name and size of tool i need to remove the drive shaft bolts please. They have some sort of splines in them.

Cheers

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
18 Oct 2011, 13:34
clutch problem

Last post by ..lee.. « 17 Oct 2011, 20:32
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by katykoo » 17 Oct 2011, 19:37

my clutch went spongywith a biting point close to the floor, and gear change became difficult. There was no grinding or whining noise associated with...

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Last post by ..lee..
17 Oct 2011, 20:32
Leak!!!!

Last post by Basilbus « 17 Oct 2011, 19:53
Replies: 20
by Basilbus » 16 Oct 2011, 16:55
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Oh dear, took my basilbus out for a wee run today and there appears to be hot water coming out from a pipe at the back? Water level in top up tank is...
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Last post by Basilbus
17 Oct 2011, 19:53
Recon engine supplier

Last post by dubdogs « 17 Oct 2011, 18:14
Replies: 2
by dubdogs » 16 Oct 2011, 19:51

Hi

I'm looking to get a recon engine, after looking around the web, I think I've narrowed down it down to either Vege or The Engine Shop; both are...

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Last post by dubdogs
17 Oct 2011, 18:14
White smoke on starting

Last post by croc « 17 Oct 2011, 15:39
Replies: 3
by Triothreetrio » 16 Oct 2011, 21:16

Hi new here having got my t25 1.9 petrol 1987 auto it had a shudder some time when cold or died completed that's sorted after carb rebuild now runs...

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Last post by croc
17 Oct 2011, 15:39
Throttle spindle leak - JX TD

Last post by aulday « 17 Oct 2011, 13:03
Replies: 2
by aulday » 17 Oct 2011, 12:48

alright mates

I've got diesel dripping from my throttle spindle when engine running from cold. Heard it might be the seals due to low sulphur in...

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Last post by aulday
17 Oct 2011, 13:03
Metal Cooling System Pipe Part Number Identification please

Last post by Cruz « 17 Oct 2011, 12:53
Replies: 17
by Mickyfin » 26 Aug 2011, 05:13
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I have located the known coolant leak on my 1.9 petrol caravelle Syncro to be the pipe arrowed in the photo below (Not my photo). Its a metal pipe,...
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Last post by Cruz
17 Oct 2011, 12:53
fuel economy question

Last post by dash « 17 Oct 2011, 11:36
Replies: 21
by snackmat » 14 Oct 2011, 09:27
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HI everyone
I'm a newbie in search of my first T25, preferably a pop top westy. My burning question though is what's the best engine for fuel economy...
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Last post by dash
17 Oct 2011, 11:36
A returning VW fan needs help with my 1.6 TD Doka

Last post by mrnickmuss « 17 Oct 2011, 10:49
Replies: 3
by mrnickmuss » 17 Oct 2011, 09:29

After a long time nostalgically watching various VW campers fly by and explaining to my two boys (9&5) how when I used to have my split screen we...

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Last post by mrnickmuss
17 Oct 2011, 10:49
splish splash splosh

Last post by edoh « 16 Oct 2011, 22:12
Replies: 3
by edoh » 16 Oct 2011, 19:38

what's the easy way to get at the windscreen washer bottle? -
cold weather arriveth - and trying to fill up with screen wash today - all i could hear...

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Last post by edoh
16 Oct 2011, 22:12
Spigot Bearing

Last post by kit « 16 Oct 2011, 21:55
Replies: 5
by steviedee » 16 Oct 2011, 09:56

Right.
I have searched this website
I have searched Brickyard
I have googled
But nowhere can i find any info about where I can buy a spigot bearing...

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Last post by kit
16 Oct 2011, 21:55
Intermittent misfire only when hot (motorway cruising)

Last post by Pootle « 16 Oct 2011, 20:48
Replies: 5
by Pootle » 16 Oct 2011, 16:02

The van has started to misfire when very hot, i.e. cruising at 70+ on the motorway. It will happily pootle around town all day. When it misfires, it...

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Last post by Pootle
16 Oct 2011, 20:48
Aircooled vs watercooled engine

Last post by billybigspud « 16 Oct 2011, 20:00
Replies: 10
by xpress » 16 Oct 2011, 08:19

hi there I was just wondering if any one could list the pros and cons of each engine and has anyone put an Aircooled in a watercooled van? thanks.

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Last post by billybigspud
16 Oct 2011, 20:00
Pants!!

Last post by willard « 16 Oct 2011, 19:52
Replies: 9
by willard » 14 Oct 2011, 19:51

I thinkthat my van has a sixth sence...Havin decided to sell my van for various reasons, I just made a slight misjudgement - I managed to overfil the...

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Last post by willard
16 Oct 2011, 19:52
new owner with 16 diesel water cooled

Last post by footstuck « 16 Oct 2011, 19:29
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by molly60 » 02 Oct 2011, 14:39
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diesel 1986 problems
picked it up and on saturday on the way home the pipe exploded can anyone help
could it be the head or gasket or something else
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Last post by footstuck
16 Oct 2011, 19:29
fuel consumption 2.0ltr petrol twin carb

Last post by mikeandjules « 16 Oct 2011, 17:04
Replies: 10
by mikeandjules » 16 Oct 2011, 10:35

hi
were new to the forum and have recently bought a 2.0ltr twin carb pop top 1981,
we are trying to get an average mpg and we put 15ltrs of unleaded...

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Last post by mikeandjules
16 Oct 2011, 17:04
Painting tinware - watercooled

Last post by ermie571 « 16 Oct 2011, 12:55

by ermie571 » 16 Oct 2011, 12:55

Hi folks,

with the engine out, taking the opportunity to tart up the engine bay. Got the lump of metal off that the expansion tank rests on, and i...

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Last post by ermie571
16 Oct 2011, 12:55
Can you identify this gearbox code?

Last post by Aidan « 16 Oct 2011, 10:39
Replies: 3
by Tysoe » 14 Oct 2011, 08:34

Hi Guys,

I'm looking to buy a gearbox off a guy and he says the only codes he can see on it are:

wwo ks 2 and 091301211 wwo

It's advertised as a...

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Last post by Aidan
16 Oct 2011, 10:39
New T25 Owner - Recon Engine?

Last post by Plasticman « 15 Oct 2011, 22:12
Replies: 20
by trucker » 03 Nov 2010, 13:50
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Newbie here, I've just bought a 1987 Auto Sleeper 1.9 dg, I got it cheap because the engine is smoking. It smokes on tickover after a minute or so...
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Last post by Plasticman
15 Oct 2011, 22:12
Drive spacer sleeve

Last post by nettywright « 15 Oct 2011, 17:49

by nettywright » 15 Oct 2011, 17:49

Hi
could anybody out there please tell us how to refit the spacer sleeve between the steering lock housing on the steering column?? Ours :shock: is...

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Last post by nettywright
15 Oct 2011, 17:49
checking oil level?

Last post by billybigspud « 15 Oct 2011, 13:59
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by billybigspud » 15 Oct 2011, 12:43

hi all,
when checking the oil level, do you push the dipstick in all the way so it is sealed or just upto the seal? on a motorbike you only dip it...

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Last post by billybigspud
15 Oct 2011, 13:59
front hub

Last post by smile83 « 15 Oct 2011, 07:47
Replies: 4
by smile83 » 14 Oct 2011, 20:36

:idea hi just asking are the front hub and brake disk all in one.as i have two front wheel bolts that will not tighten up and the bolts are fine...

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Last post by smile83
15 Oct 2011, 07:47
prestone anti freeze

Last post by scottbott « 14 Oct 2011, 22:48
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by scottbott » 11 Oct 2011, 22:01

any one used it?,costco have it for sale 11 quid for 4 litres,it says on the canister that it can be mixed with any type and any colour...

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Last post by scottbott
14 Oct 2011, 22:48
drop down box pics

Last post by kev mc « 14 Oct 2011, 18:52

by kev mc » 14 Oct 2011, 18:52

can anyone post pics of the diferences to the dropdown box and selecter rods between 4sp and 5sp gearboxes pretty please.

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Last post by kev mc
14 Oct 2011, 18:52
clutch master cyl

Last post by dbz864 « 14 Oct 2011, 18:04
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by dbz864 » 14 Oct 2011, 12:25

Hi,Does any body know if the clutch master cylinder is easy to swap?Ant tips?Mine appears to be dripping,but the clutch seems to be working fine.Its...

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Last post by dbz864
14 Oct 2011, 18:04
2.1mv poor idle

Last post by California Dreamin « 13 Oct 2011, 20:47
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by shakey » 13 Oct 2011, 19:28

2.1mv engine on syncro has poor idle on start up when engine is cold, Once the engine has warmed up it runs really well. Any ideas, temp2 sender?...

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Last post by California Dreamin
13 Oct 2011, 20:47
unleaded in diesel

Last post by Oldjets « 13 Oct 2011, 10:05
Replies: 15
by billybigspud » 12 Oct 2011, 08:52
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hi all,
just tanked my diesel transit with unleaded :oops: absolutely gutted as it was £80. am hoping there is an upside to this which is do you...
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Last post by Oldjets
13 Oct 2011, 10:05
Trouble getting good pedal pressure after bleeding

Last post by waltraud « 12 Oct 2011, 21:42
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by waltraud » 09 Oct 2011, 11:47

Just fitted new calipers by clamping rubber hoses to limit the amount of fluid loss. Using a one way valave set up I have bled the two front calipers...

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Last post by waltraud
12 Oct 2011, 21:42
What type of engine have I got?

Last post by billybigspud « 12 Oct 2011, 20:42
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by schill » 12 Oct 2011, 20:31

I have put my new T25 on the 'Garage' but am not sure if i have selected the right engine type.
It is definatly a 1.9 air cooled but the part...

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Last post by billybigspud
12 Oct 2011, 20:42
poss vapor lock

Last post by poodlefaker « 12 Oct 2011, 18:31
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by djhammy » 30 Sep 2011, 07:18
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HI folks have had an ongoing fuel problem with the van cutting out when driving off but only when the engine is hot. Oh and my van is a water cooled...
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Last post by poodlefaker
12 Oct 2011, 18:31
1600 TD Drinking too much oil and smokes

Last post by Reimotim « 12 Oct 2011, 17:32
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by redtwoseater » 09 Oct 2011, 21:30

Hi folks, I'm getting a bit embarrassed driving my van at the mo.1990, 1600 TD Westy 209km on the clock. Recently had a new head gasket fitted. Its...

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12 Oct 2011, 17:32

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