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excessive heat coming from front passenger wheel

Last post by tandemsandy « 07 Aug 2011, 18:43
Replies: 8
by mattrsa » 06 Aug 2011, 10:55

Hi guys.

Just noticed when I jumped out the passenger side of the van that the wheel seems to be very hot. I have gone round and felt the others...

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Last post by tandemsandy
07 Aug 2011, 18:43
Turbo Diesel 1.6 Overheating

Last post by kit « 07 Aug 2011, 15:35
Replies: 10
by FlorenceT25 » 23 Jul 2011, 10:11

Checked the forum but can't find an answer to this one.

Whilst bleeding the cooling system after replacing the rad and thermostat I tried several...

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Last post by kit
07 Aug 2011, 15:35
1.6td fanbelts

Last post by kit « 07 Aug 2011, 10:51
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by bowesy » 06 Aug 2011, 22:03

hi does anyone know if the fanbelts are the same size for the 1.6td and 1.6d just wondering as there are some for sale on ebay was going to bid on...

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Last post by kit
07 Aug 2011, 10:51
oil type

Last post by California Dreamin « 07 Aug 2011, 10:50
Replies: 3
by tomsneade » 06 Aug 2011, 11:01

Hi, I HAVE checked elsewhere AND my little hand book, but I just can't find what grade/type of engine oil to put in my 1985 t25 1600 diesel van (...

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Last post by California Dreamin
07 Aug 2011, 10:50
Diesel pump leaking

Last post by bowesy « 06 Aug 2011, 21:10
Replies: 8
by martinj » 01 May 2011, 20:31

Hi
Just got back from a 300 mile trip today,the van (1.6td) ran like a dream but have discovered that the diesel pump appears to be leaking.When...

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Last post by bowesy
06 Aug 2011, 21:10
Head gasket leak or water jacket leak?

Last post by salgarfi « 06 Aug 2011, 14:59
Replies: 2
by salgarfi » 06 Aug 2011, 13:50

Dear All!

I got my camper a few months ago. One of the head gaskets had to be replaced at the time, and the work was done by Bulli Barn (though I...

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Last post by salgarfi
06 Aug 2011, 14:59
2.1 DJ Engine Problem

Last post by thetidyone « 06 Aug 2011, 11:52
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by thetidyone » 09 Nov 2010, 21:31

T25 Westy just passed MOT :D

Bit of a prob though. Engine runs sweet all day long but when the mrs uses it for dropping off and picking up (it's...

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Last post by thetidyone
06 Aug 2011, 11:52
Turbo compatability

Last post by sittiboats « 06 Aug 2011, 09:34

by sittiboats » 06 Aug 2011, 09:34

Hi all,

Need some expert advice please

My 1986 1.6td KKK K14 turbo is dead, i have seen a garret turbo on fleabay saying it was off a 1.6td T25 and...

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Last post by sittiboats
06 Aug 2011, 09:34
starter

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 06 Aug 2011, 04:43
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by zippster » 31 Jul 2011, 18:21

hi i just come back off hol in my van it was brill, but on the way there my van cut out(not the problem) it wouldnt start the starter was hot well i...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
06 Aug 2011, 04:43
clutch slippage

Last post by kevtherev « 05 Aug 2011, 22:46
Replies: 6
by yorkierob » 02 Aug 2011, 18:25

had a scoot around in the wiki and on here and talked to nic @ B-C bugs and buses and it looks like the oil seal is allowing oil to foul the clutch...

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Last post by kevtherev
05 Aug 2011, 22:46
T25 1.9DG block reclaim - corroded head studs

Last post by shirelets « 05 Aug 2011, 21:06

by shirelets » 05 Aug 2011, 21:06

Yup, the 1.9 DG engine in our well loved and cared for garaged 1986 Autohomes Komet camper has blown at 95k miles with the usual corroded head studs...

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Last post by shirelets
05 Aug 2011, 21:06
Pushrod Tubes - new or swap....

Last post by el_kel1 « 05 Aug 2011, 14:56
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by bertnuggit » 19 Jul 2011, 19:46

Making slow progress but I want my van back before Summer is over........I've had my watercooled engine swapped (replacement 1.9 DG) & new exhaust...

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Last post by el_kel1
05 Aug 2011, 14:56
Engine idle erratic and engine cuts out when slowing

Last post by kevtherev « 05 Aug 2011, 05:46
Replies: 6
by westy303 » 03 Aug 2011, 22:16

Hi.

I've got a DH engine 1.9 petrol engined wedge which is doing my thre'pennys in! The idle is playing up a bit and can go anywhere from 1100rpm...

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Last post by kevtherev
05 Aug 2011, 05:46
caliper binding

Last post by CycloneMike « 05 Aug 2011, 05:36
Replies: 10
by scooterfil » 03 Aug 2011, 17:37

i have just found my front brake caliper on the passenger side is binding is this down to the brake on that side needing bleeding cheers

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Last post by CycloneMike
05 Aug 2011, 05:36
External Oil Cooler How many plates?

Last post by syncrosimon « 04 Aug 2011, 22:58
Replies: 4
by speleobod » 04 Aug 2011, 10:33

Fitting an external full flow oil cooler as spending lots of time in hot countries running on LPG. any idea of the number of plates required in the...

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Last post by syncrosimon
04 Aug 2011, 22:58
My heater is stuck on hot! help

Last post by DarkPoet « 04 Aug 2011, 20:10
Replies: 7
by Misspbody » 13 Jul 2011, 19:11

My heater is stuck on hot constantly. Any suggestions? Is it the linkage? How can I check? Also water pump for sink not working. Makes noise but no...

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Last post by DarkPoet
04 Aug 2011, 20:10
Just a quickie (like for like engine swop)

Last post by Ian Hulley « 04 Aug 2011, 11:13
Replies: 3
by 'GHOSTWHEEL' » 04 Aug 2011, 10:09

Hi,

Can any one confirm that an 1984 1.9DG engine is suitable to bolt straight into a 1987 1.9DG van? Is the '84 engine classed as a late one and...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
04 Aug 2011, 11:13
Anti roll bar thing?

Last post by Cyncoedgirl « 04 Aug 2011, 10:09
Replies: 11
by Cyncoedgirl » 03 Aug 2011, 08:38

Don't you just hate it when you start to hear clunking?!

I wonder if I could have some assistance from you lovely people. Haven't had the van very...

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Last post by Cyncoedgirl
04 Aug 2011, 10:09
Have a look at my engine 1600CT

Last post by Ian Hulley « 03 Aug 2011, 20:03
Replies: 13
by Tysoe » 01 Jun 2011, 21:52

Hi peeps,

I'm new to these engines so just wanted to put a few pics up as i have a few questions/not sure if bits are missing :shock:

Engine is a...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
03 Aug 2011, 20:03
what brakes do i have

Last post by California Dreamin « 03 Aug 2011, 16:34
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by 16vmini » 03 Aug 2011, 06:29

need to order some disks and pads ,

can someone confirm these are the late brake setup :

cheers

Matt

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Last post by California Dreamin
03 Aug 2011, 16:34
Gear lever needed - 5 speed, late diesel

Last post by Ian Hulley « 03 Aug 2011, 13:58
Replies: 1
by anaconda » 03 Aug 2011, 13:49

Hi

Gear lever snapped coming home off the ferry from France. Got home courtesy of RAC. The box felt pretty rigid when changing, but dont know as yet...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
03 Aug 2011, 13:58
JX Boost Pressure?

Last post by Evsi « 03 Aug 2011, 12:49

by Evsi » 03 Aug 2011, 12:49

Does anyone know the correct or safe boost pressure for the JX? My gauge shows 0.5lb (7psi ish) and just wondered if this was ok as it's non...

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Last post by Evsi
03 Aug 2011, 12:49
Correct sealant for wbx crankcase?

Last post by silverbullet « 03 Aug 2011, 12:38
Replies: 2
by silverbullet » 02 Aug 2011, 16:48

Yes I have checked the wiki but it doesn't jump out at me, so what to use? The engine I have opened up for rebuild seems to have a yellow tacky...

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Last post by silverbullet
03 Aug 2011, 12:38
Weber conversion kits on watercooled 1.9

Last post by Sunray « 03 Aug 2011, 10:47
Replies: 10
by Sunray » 28 Jul 2011, 18:37

I have a new engine but the Pierburg carb isn't really working so great, its OK, doesn't stall once its going but idle is fast and its pinging a bit,...

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Last post by Sunray
03 Aug 2011, 10:47
1.9 watercooled GW engine code?

Last post by samviw « 03 Aug 2011, 09:32
Replies: 2
by samviw » 02 Aug 2011, 19:11

Just wondering if anybody could shed some light on the GW engine code?

I've just bought an '86 T25 trident with a 1.9 watercooled petrol lump...

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Last post by samviw
03 Aug 2011, 09:32
Screw fallen out of carb! 2litre a/c t25

Last post by Footprint « 03 Aug 2011, 09:27
Replies: 7
by morzov » 02 Aug 2011, 13:10

I wonder if anyone can help please to identify a screw that I found at the bottom of the left hand side of the engine bay.

My van is a 2 litre air...

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Last post by Footprint
03 Aug 2011, 09:27
Part numbers, rear left driveshaft + cv joint

Last post by sharkjazz « 03 Aug 2011, 08:30
Replies: 2
by sharkjazz » 02 Aug 2011, 11:43

Hello all, I have been looking online for the part numbers for rear left drive shaft (as sit driving the van) and cv join but haven't found anything....

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Last post by sharkjazz
03 Aug 2011, 08:30
leaking rear brake cyclinder

Last post by mattrsa « 02 Aug 2011, 22:09
Replies: 7
by mattrsa » 02 Aug 2011, 18:01

Not having much luck here really. Not sure if you saw my last post where I got to Lyon and broke a wheel bearing. Well now I have got to Nice and the...

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Last post by mattrsa
02 Aug 2011, 22:09
Flat spots and backfiring

Last post by 1Hutch « 02 Aug 2011, 20:55
Replies: 7
by 1Hutch » 01 Aug 2011, 17:34

Hello all,

I'd be grateful of a little advice. My petrol 1.9 t25 holdsworth which had been performing well is starting to struggle a bit. She has...

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Last post by 1Hutch
02 Aug 2011, 20:55
1st gear changing issue - advice please

Last post by lonstie « 02 Aug 2011, 20:26
Replies: 2
by lonstie » 02 Aug 2011, 20:15

hi,
my recently purchased T25 came with a gear changing issue which my mechanic is trying to resolve.4 speed - 1900 petrol
2nd,3rd and 4th gear...

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Last post by lonstie
02 Aug 2011, 20:26
tins?

Last post by john1 « 02 Aug 2011, 20:22
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by billybigspud » 01 Aug 2011, 20:44

hi all
something has been bugging me. under my 2.0 cu is there supposed to be tins above the heat exchangers in line with the bottom of the rocker...

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Last post by john1
02 Aug 2011, 20:22
1.6 TD JX Cylinder head replacement

Last post by R0B « 02 Aug 2011, 18:44
Replies: 7
by Gandalf » 02 Aug 2011, 16:13

Looks like my cylinder head is fubar!! Any of you learned chaps/chapesses know of a good place to source one?

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Last post by R0B
02 Aug 2011, 18:44
MOT Emmissions

Last post by johhny5 « 02 Aug 2011, 18:38
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by johhny5 » 28 Jul 2011, 20:43

Having trouble getting the emmissions right to pass the retest.
When i get the Co level below 4.5 the Hydrocarbons go up???
It should be below 4.5 %...

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Last post by johhny5
02 Aug 2011, 18:38
leaking rear brake cyclinder

Last post by mattrsa « 02 Aug 2011, 18:01

by mattrsa » 02 Aug 2011, 18:01

Not having much luck here really. Not sure if you saw my last post where I got to Lyon and broke a wheel bearing. Well now I have got to Nice and the...

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Last post by mattrsa
02 Aug 2011, 18:01
Temperature of Front hubs

Last post by sdelasal « 02 Aug 2011, 08:23
Replies: 5
by sdelasal » 27 May 2011, 10:32

I just replaced the front discs & hubs and am getting a bit of a squeak at times and they are both running hot to touch - about 50'C according to my...

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Last post by sdelasal
02 Aug 2011, 08:23
vw part number - front wheel bearing

Last post by California Dreamin « 01 Aug 2011, 23:25
Replies: 9
by mattrsa » 29 Jul 2011, 14:58

Current on a 5 week road trip round Europe and have broken down in Lyon. My break down recovery company are trying to sort it but was wondering if...

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Last post by California Dreamin
01 Aug 2011, 23:25
1.6 td jx engine breather

Last post by bowesy « 01 Aug 2011, 22:04

by bowesy » 01 Aug 2011, 22:04

hi ive been doing some work on my camper this evening and had it running with engine lid off and i cold see a bit of smoke inside the van i found...

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Last post by bowesy
01 Aug 2011, 22:04
Why no fuel coming through pump?

Last post by djhammy « 01 Aug 2011, 21:09
Replies: 13
by Shaundon » 16 Jan 2011, 19:26

My 1.9dh(dg) wont start and after much investigation i have tracked it down to the fact that the fuel is not being pumped to the carb. If i drible...

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Last post by djhammy
01 Aug 2011, 21:09
Engine rebuild is a disaster or is it?

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Aug 2011, 21:04
Replies: 10
by project25 » 31 Jul 2011, 14:17

Hi, Ive been trying to get my 1.9 dg with auto box to run right , and had some useful help on here, but I have come across another prob that could be...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Aug 2011, 21:04
Soot in tailpipe 1.9 DG 1990

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Aug 2011, 20:22
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by Brian1 » 01 Aug 2011, 19:49

I have a bit of sooty deposit in the tail pipe after a long journey. I had an unfortunate incident where a road side repair company fiddled with the...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Aug 2011, 20:22
new pump fitted but no fuel in hose

Last post by djhammy « 01 Aug 2011, 17:29
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by djhammy » 01 Aug 2011, 11:41

Hi guys just fitted a nice hd Brickwerks fuel pump and it pumps like a dream but when I go to start engine after stopping for a period of time there...

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Last post by djhammy
01 Aug 2011, 17:29
help, Aircooled or Surbaru power.

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Aug 2011, 15:59
Replies: 7
by campmobile70 » 31 Jul 2011, 00:51

Thinking of buying a WESTFALIA camper,it is a '79 model, it has the 2.2 Subaru motor, fitted by TSR a few years back the owner spent around £7k on...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Aug 2011, 15:59
help no spark

Last post by boatdog « 01 Aug 2011, 15:31
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by boatdog » 25 Jul 2011, 13:17
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hi guys i broke down! well the bus did, wondering if anyone had a simular problem, was happily driving engine not missing a beat then all of a sudden...
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Last post by boatdog
01 Aug 2011, 15:31
White smoke and smell burning oil..advice needed please...

Last post by HarryMann « 01 Aug 2011, 13:13
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by Dave G » 31 Jul 2011, 23:29

I have just been recovered back from la touquet (France) as had a day trip today and everything going hunky dorie until i reached the last long climb...

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Last post by HarryMann
01 Aug 2011, 13:13
Does anyone on here use a high torque starter?

Last post by fall-apart-dave « 01 Aug 2011, 13:12
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by fall-apart-dave » 26 Jul 2011, 20:58

Just wondering if anyone on here has one, and if so was it worth the money and what made you fit it? :ok

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Last post by fall-apart-dave
01 Aug 2011, 13:12
5-speed gear lever guide wedges coming soon

Last post by Ian Hulley « 01 Aug 2011, 12:39
Replies: 5
by silverbullet » 07 Jul 2011, 17:25

Also known as 251 711 173 C, these are the alloy pyramids that are bolted to the bottom of the 5-speed gear lever box under the floor. Often badly...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
01 Aug 2011, 12:39
Automatic leaping forward

Last post by T25daisy « 01 Aug 2011, 09:49
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by project25 » 27 Jul 2011, 18:32

Hi, Anyone out there adjusted the selector rod on an auto box?
Ive got a 1984 dg 1900, when I select drive (or reverse) the vehicle either stalls the...

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Last post by T25daisy
01 Aug 2011, 09:49
Where to get top steering bush?

Last post by waltraud « 01 Aug 2011, 08:26
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by waltraud » 31 Jul 2011, 17:49

Having checked the steeing column for play I need a new top end plasticy bush/spacer which i can't easily locate. Anyone know who stocks them? thanks.

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Last post by waltraud
01 Aug 2011, 08:26
pipe flares which one?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 01 Aug 2011, 08:07
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by Hacksawbob » 31 Jul 2011, 18:27

I can do female, male or double, which one do I use for the clutch and brake lines?

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Last post by Ian Hulley
01 Aug 2011, 08:07
floppy clutch pedal and problem bleeding brakes

Last post by HarryMann « 31 Jul 2011, 21:50
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by nikalele » 30 Jul 2011, 17:33
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In need of help, iv got about nearly 2inches of floppyness in my clutch pedal by this i mean there is no pressure (apart from that of the...
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31 Jul 2011, 21:50

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