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Need replacement distrabution pipe metal 025-121-081/D

Last post by daphne « 05 Sep 2011, 16:18
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by daphne » 05 Sep 2011, 15:43

Hi
Can any one tell me where I can get a replacement pipe, our pipe is leaking badly. I have tried VW heratige; just Kampers; Wagon build and many...

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Last post by daphne
05 Sep 2011, 16:18
2.0l Aircool CU pushrod tube seals.

Last post by 81AirCooled « 05 Sep 2011, 09:05
Replies: 3
by Footprint » 04 Sep 2011, 14:51

I suspect this may be common knowledge, but for anyone that doesn't know:

Pattern outer pushrod seals, (cylinder head end), for CU 2.0l aircool...

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Last post by 81AirCooled
05 Sep 2011, 09:05
cylinder liners base and top seals-sealant or not?

Last post by vanjam « 04 Sep 2011, 22:20
Replies: 3
by vanjam » 03 Sep 2011, 23:18

Any views please on the use of any sealant mastic in addition to the new rubber rings and well cleaned and flatted mating surfaces? I can see...

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Last post by vanjam
04 Sep 2011, 22:20
Anyone know a portable machanic that can come out, like now?

Last post by fotherespie « 04 Sep 2011, 21:28
Replies: 17
by fotherespie » 24 Aug 2011, 13:33
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Help! We need the van to work by tonight. Were based in salford, can anyone recommend a machanic that can come out to us???
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Last post by fotherespie
04 Sep 2011, 21:28
Would you blow into this tube please !

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Sep 2011, 20:51
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by brucem » 04 Sep 2011, 18:05

Hi,

Have been having a few power loss issues recently and am going through the list of possible options
Air filter = new
fuel filter = new
Carb...

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Last post by kevtherev
04 Sep 2011, 20:51
rear axle stand install location

Last post by xpress « 04 Sep 2011, 20:30
Replies: 5
by xpress » 04 Sep 2011, 17:34

having a bad day today, feeling a bit unsure around the rear. can anyone check if this is ok to install an axle stand here? thank you as always.

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Last post by xpress
04 Sep 2011, 20:30
service advice, dist cap,leads etc

Last post by sarran1955 « 04 Sep 2011, 20:15
Replies: 3
by vanderer » 04 Sep 2011, 12:12

Hi all
Ive just ordered a battery from Europarts and they are offering 25% off some things this weekend so i thought i would order some other parts....

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Last post by sarran1955
04 Sep 2011, 20:15
Oil Cooler

Last post by weldore « 04 Sep 2011, 14:55
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by psychonaut » 03 Sep 2011, 16:26

Hi all - I have a sensor on my oil cooler, with a blue/white wire coming off it and back into the loom. Can anyone advise what this sensor is please?...

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Last post by weldore
04 Sep 2011, 14:55
burst water pipe

Last post by obbig « 04 Sep 2011, 14:50
Replies: 5
by obbig » 04 Sep 2011, 10:23

had a pipe go yesterday this was the long steel one under the van its gone just at the back by the rear wheel can i cut this bit out and replace it...

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Last post by obbig
04 Sep 2011, 14:50
Exhaust query

Last post by Cruz « 04 Sep 2011, 12:56
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by miggs » 04 Sep 2011, 09:53

Hi all

Now my exhaust is looking to good on my 1990 velle now these dont seem to be very cheap for my year

Is there any reason why i couldnt use...

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Last post by Cruz
04 Sep 2011, 12:56
Catastrophic ATF leak

Last post by 81AirCooled « 04 Sep 2011, 09:28
Replies: 6
by 81AirCooled » 02 Sep 2011, 16:22

What is it with 30 year old vans and things going wrong? With mine it´s a never ending story.

I could really do with some advice with this problem...

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Last post by 81AirCooled
04 Sep 2011, 09:28
Rounded Sump Nut - Now what?

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Sep 2011, 08:57
Replies: 11
by Sh!tbucket » 28 Aug 2011, 15:59

When I bought my van, the owner had put a recon engine in and then left the van sat for three years. So it's never had an oil change. It's a 1.9...

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Last post by kevtherev
04 Sep 2011, 08:57
brickwerks steering rack bushes

Last post by brandygangster « 04 Sep 2011, 08:40
Replies: 5
by pierce » 21 Apr 2011, 15:22

Hi,

I have bought some of the replacement steering rack bushes from brickwerks and I am trying to gauge whether I have enough time to fit them...

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Last post by brandygangster
04 Sep 2011, 08:40
My 2.0 CU blew Plug No 1 out today. Any opinions?

Last post by mitchellsfold « 03 Sep 2011, 23:16
Replies: 6
by mitchellsfold » 02 Sep 2011, 21:06

Folks,

My wife called me at work today..

'The van made a loud bang and now it sounds as rough as................'

Held phone for me to hear what...

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Last post by mitchellsfold
03 Sep 2011, 23:16
Water leak resulting in overheated engine - advice please

Last post by tandemsandy « 03 Sep 2011, 22:21
Replies: 8
by clifford coates » 01 Sep 2011, 18:32

After finally getting Bertha (1987 1.9 DG auto) back on the road after 2 years of intermittant refurb and recent £950 garage bill (starter motor and...

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Last post by tandemsandy
03 Sep 2011, 22:21
1.9 Watercooled Problem.

Last post by danc « 03 Sep 2011, 19:32
Replies: 6
by danc » 03 Sep 2011, 18:18

Hi all,

I have recently purchased a 1.9 watercooled and am having a few problems.

I seem to be losing water. The first thing I noticed was one of...

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Last post by danc
03 Sep 2011, 19:32
Unusual overheating problem

Last post by pauly8888 « 03 Sep 2011, 16:34
Replies: 16
by pauly8888 » 01 Sep 2011, 16:47
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Hello. I am hoping someone can help me here.
I have a 1982 T25 with a 1.9 diesel engine from a Seat Ibiza fitted (in it when I bought it). I can't...
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Last post by pauly8888
03 Sep 2011, 16:34
Starting problems

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Sep 2011, 13:54
Replies: 8
by womad » 15 Aug 2011, 18:32

Hi

I have a 1988 T25 1.9 water cooled Automatic petrol

A couple of weeks ago when turning ignition key , the engine would rotate slowly as if...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Sep 2011, 13:54
Help : Rolling road tuning, reasonable distance of C London

Last post by Sunray « 03 Sep 2011, 13:22
Replies: 2
by Sunray » 25 Aug 2011, 11:53

I need my bus tuned properly on a rolling road as it drives like a dog.

One recommendation on here was BD engineering in Kent, which is about 40...

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Last post by Sunray
03 Sep 2011, 13:22
Water Temperature Sensor specification?

Last post by Sunray « 03 Sep 2011, 12:25

by Sunray » 03 Sep 2011, 12:25

I wanted to check this part.

Its sensitive to temperature of my hand and runs from 800ohms to about 100ohms room temperature to boiling.

Before I...

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Last post by Sunray
03 Sep 2011, 12:25
Accelerator peddle

Last post by Dave G « 03 Sep 2011, 12:06
Replies: 3
by stellartios » 22 Jul 2011, 23:01

Hello, I have a 1.7 Diesel with lots of jobs to do, only had it two weeks!

One thats bugging me is the acccelerator peddle, I have seen the sets on...

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Last post by Dave G
03 Sep 2011, 12:06
Bus behaving badly, help!!

Last post by ermie571 « 03 Sep 2011, 08:49
Replies: 13
by hannibal » 01 Sep 2011, 21:43

Hi there,
Just wondering if anyone can help,
I was driving back from lyme regis a few weeks ago, i'd got as far as bradford on avon when my bus...

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Last post by ermie571
03 Sep 2011, 08:49
Advice need on Dipsticks!

Last post by Sefton « 02 Sep 2011, 11:45
Replies: 3
by Sefton » 29 Aug 2011, 11:13

Some pondlife recently stole my dipstick from my 1986 Transporter. The dipstick I need is one that would fit a 1.6 diesel (although my van engine has...

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Last post by Sefton
02 Sep 2011, 11:45
Clunking/knocking noise after front brakes replaced

Last post by tinman « 02 Sep 2011, 11:31
Replies: 3
by Sugar Spun Sisters » 30 Aug 2011, 19:31

I've just had my front discs/pads/wheel bearings replaced and on driving home I hear this awful knocking, clunking noise everytime I turn a right...

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Last post by tinman
02 Sep 2011, 11:31
creaking t25

Last post by KamperKev « 02 Sep 2011, 07:10
Replies: 8
by dapple » 01 Sep 2011, 20:52

My T25 creaks an awful lot. What causes this? C ould it be springs, shock absorbers or wishbone bushers. Where do you start? :?: 1981 T25 :?:

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Last post by KamperKev
02 Sep 2011, 07:10
Oil Pump Repair/Replace?

Last post by Furgonzo « 02 Sep 2011, 00:14
Replies: 2
by Furgonzo » 01 Sep 2011, 22:22

So it appears I have a stuck/faulty oil pressure relief valve in my '89 1.7 diesel vanagon. Two times in the past couple weeks, upon start up the oil...

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Last post by Furgonzo
02 Sep 2011, 00:14
1.6td, idles ok but no throttle

Last post by kit « 01 Sep 2011, 22:40
Replies: 7
by mark_w » 26 Aug 2011, 10:59

I have a 1.6td that won't accelerate - it starts ok, idles fine but get nothing at all when I press the accelerator. It started as an intermittent...

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Last post by kit
01 Sep 2011, 22:40
Injectores

Last post by big red bus « 01 Sep 2011, 22:40
Replies: 3
by Nathan Baker » 25 Aug 2011, 19:33

Dos anyone no of a direct replacement for the injectors on a DJ engine?
I have 2 working.

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Last post by big red bus
01 Sep 2011, 22:40
difficulty in getting gears after gear shift overhaul

Last post by Mushr00m « 01 Sep 2011, 14:35
Replies: 2
by tattoojohnny » 01 Sep 2011, 07:25

Second gear has always been a bugger to get in when coming down the box so got the gear lever repair kit from brickwerks to see if it would help. Its...

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Last post by Mushr00m
01 Sep 2011, 14:35
tinware and oil leaks

Last post by drewsuth « 01 Sep 2011, 10:55
Replies: 3
by drewsuth » 31 Aug 2011, 13:21

hello everyone
im new to this site and fairly new to working on my T25 2.0 Aircooled engine.
i am currently trying to patch up an oil leak under my...

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Last post by drewsuth
01 Sep 2011, 10:55
oil pressure light wont go out after servive!

Last post by ermie571 « 01 Sep 2011, 06:51
Replies: 6
by bradders89 » 30 Aug 2011, 20:36

Ive changed the oil and filter in my 1.9 dg engine, after start up the light doesnt go out! Spoke to a friend and he says i may need to prime the oil...

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Last post by ermie571
01 Sep 2011, 06:51
Hesitation!

Last post by KittyCamper84 « 31 Aug 2011, 21:52
Replies: 4
by KittyCamper84 » 31 Aug 2011, 20:22

We have a 1984 1.9 DG with a Pierberg 2E carb. As you drive the camper, it has a hesitation. It only really goes if you press the pedal right down,...

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Last post by KittyCamper84
31 Aug 2011, 21:52
Gearbox oil leak.

Last post by billybigspud « 31 Aug 2011, 20:03
Replies: 7
by Bigroy0 » 31 Aug 2011, 16:14

Well managed to get home after getting my engine reconditioned at elite. (only a 900mile round trip :? )
pulled up in front of the house yesterday...

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Last post by billybigspud
31 Aug 2011, 20:03
T25 not starting

Last post by CovKid « 31 Aug 2011, 19:58
Replies: 9
by ukkaapie » 29 Aug 2011, 17:10

Hi,

I am fairly new to this forum and would like to say hit to all. Have read so many interesting articles here and now I need some help. I am not a...

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Last post by CovKid
31 Aug 2011, 19:58
4th gear??

Last post by petermoore « 31 Aug 2011, 19:50
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by leevw » 31 Aug 2011, 18:47

whilst changing up the gears it`ll glide into 4th no probs at all,
on changing down from 5th to 4th it`ll never go in :?
have to drop the clutch,go...

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Last post by petermoore
31 Aug 2011, 19:50
Replacing fuel pump gasket

Last post by mariner « 31 Aug 2011, 18:13
Replies: 11
by mariner » 23 Aug 2011, 18:00

Hi

Have a fairly major oil leak on my van which is a 2 ltr air-cooled petrol. Fitted new breather pipe and oil pressure switch and that seems to...

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Last post by mariner
31 Aug 2011, 18:13
F71 SDG

Last post by kevtherev « 31 Aug 2011, 17:39
Replies: 6
by grifftransvan » 31 Aug 2011, 06:39

I wonder if you could help me, I have a VW Flatbed builders truck (full details below) and the cylinder head has gone it. I was trying to work out if...

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Last post by kevtherev
31 Aug 2011, 17:39
Another Oil Question - Diesel Oil in Petrol Engine?

Last post by Mickyfin « 31 Aug 2011, 11:16
Replies: 7
by Mickyfin » 28 Aug 2011, 17:07

Whilst looking through the wiki, and finding out I need 15/40 Mineral oil, for some crazy reason, I purchased 4.5lts of Mobile 1 GTX 15X/40 Diesel...

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Last post by Mickyfin
31 Aug 2011, 11:16
Rad bolt weeping coolent

Last post by kevtherev « 31 Aug 2011, 10:35
Replies: 16
by PhilyBarber » 30 Aug 2011, 09:13
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Hi All
I have been loosing water from the expansion tank behind the number plate.
and have noticed the bleed bolt on the Rad is weeping coolent but...
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Last post by kevtherev
31 Aug 2011, 10:35
clutch pedal

Last post by ermie571 « 31 Aug 2011, 08:56
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by dave lfc » 31 Aug 2011, 07:20

hi my clutch pedal feels quite soft on my van as i push down on the pedal there is about an inch of play before i feel any pressure.as some of you...

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Last post by ermie571
31 Aug 2011, 08:56
Expected Life Span of a 1.9 Petol Engine??

Last post by Sunray « 30 Aug 2011, 22:18
Replies: 4
by Fully Loaded Cali' » 14 Aug 2011, 16:24

I'm used to nursing :shock: diesel engines but now run a 1.9 DG Petrol.

Mines an '84 Westy with 100,000 miles on the clock. I bought the van in May...

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Last post by Sunray
30 Aug 2011, 22:18
Replace fuel pump

Last post by bigherb « 30 Aug 2011, 21:00
Replies: 4
by orridge » 23 Aug 2011, 09:50

The Old Gal.jpg[/attachment 1981 T25 air cooled CU. 2Lt.
Can anyone please advise on a correct electronic fuel pump as a replacement to broken...

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Last post by bigherb
30 Aug 2011, 21:00
MV vs DJ

Last post by ermie571 « 30 Aug 2011, 20:54
Replies: 5
by ermie571 » 30 Aug 2011, 14:35

looking at a cheap throw it in engine while my 2.1 dj running carbs is sorted

need to know what the difference between a MV and DJ is - will the...

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Last post by ermie571
30 Aug 2011, 20:54
Fuel hose (this might soud daft but...)

Last post by Bowton Lad « 30 Aug 2011, 20:53
Replies: 4
by djhammy » 30 Aug 2011, 15:45

Are there any guidelines as to where the fuel hoses in the engine bay run. Trying to keep it as neat and tidy and short as poss without any mad...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
30 Aug 2011, 20:53
Broquet use to allow engine to run on unleaded

Last post by djhammy « 30 Aug 2011, 20:31
Replies: 9
by djhammy » 30 Aug 2011, 14:38

Hi folks. I had an exchange engine (1.9ltr DG petrol water cooled) fitted about a year before unleaded was taken off the market. It ran like a sack...

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Last post by djhammy
30 Aug 2011, 20:31
Leaking head gasket

Last post by ermie571 « 30 Aug 2011, 20:23
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by Sugar Spun Sisters » 30 Aug 2011, 19:42

Following on from my previous 'brakes' problem, the mechanics have reported that my near side and off side head gaskets are leaking slightly.
I know...

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Last post by ermie571
30 Aug 2011, 20:23
Oil advice & recommendations from oilman @ Opie Oils

Last post by innocenti « 30 Aug 2011, 20:03
Replies: 20
by oilman » 09 Aug 2011, 12:36
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If you would like any oil advice or a recommendation for your car please feel free to ask here and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

To...
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Last post by innocenti
30 Aug 2011, 20:03
Mechanic in France

Last post by HarryMann « 30 Aug 2011, 17:29
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by ewenmaclean » 17 Aug 2011, 18:18

Hello,

I'm not sure where to put this, as it's both about travelling and fixing stuff. I had my oil pump fail on me around Arcachon in France, and...

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Last post by HarryMann
30 Aug 2011, 17:29
comma x-flow type mf petrol and diesel oil

Last post by California Dreamin « 30 Aug 2011, 13:31
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by dave lfc » 30 Aug 2011, 09:31

hi just bought this oil its comma x-floe type 15/40 mineral oil for petrol and diesel engines is this ok as i could not get anything else locally,i...

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Last post by California Dreamin
30 Aug 2011, 13:31
Problems with Vanagon Overfueling-Poor Running

Last post by California Dreamin « 30 Aug 2011, 13:29
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by Aynsley » 23 Aug 2011, 12:42

Hi All,
My names Scott, and I'm from Medway in Kent.

I'm currently experiencing problems with my Vanagon GL 2.1 MV engined Westy Camper, in that it...

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30 Aug 2011, 13:29

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