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Clutch Pedal Adjustment

Last post by billy739 « 26 Apr 2011, 21:59
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by TeamSid » 25 Apr 2011, 10:23

My clutch pedal has 14mm free play before it comes into contact with the master cylinder but my Haynes manual tells me that it should be no more than...

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Last post by billy739
26 Apr 2011, 21:59
Replacing small coolant pipes around 2.1 DJ engine

Last post by axeman « 26 Apr 2011, 21:21
Replies: 3
by JNW » 26 Apr 2011, 12:13

Hi
I've had my main front-to-back pipes replaced, and have just had one of the small coolant pipes go. What should I replace them with? Garage man...

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Last post by axeman
26 Apr 2011, 21:21
Thermostat Cover Water Pipe Leak

Last post by GBHgpJON « 26 Apr 2011, 20:46
Replies: 6
by GBHgpJON » 25 Apr 2011, 23:20

Early DG engine.....just noticed a leak on the metal pipe from the stat housing to the water jacket/ head, its leaking around the joint.
Is this just...

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Last post by GBHgpJON
26 Apr 2011, 20:46
Fumes in cab area (2ltr Aircooled)

Last post by Craig G « 26 Apr 2011, 19:46
Replies: 3
by Craig G » 26 Apr 2011, 13:16

I have, when the engine is at temperature, what can only be described as 'engine' fumes.

Initially I thought it might be burning oil that has been...

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Last post by Craig G
26 Apr 2011, 19:46
squeaky bushes?

Last post by California Dreamin « 26 Apr 2011, 19:43
Replies: 8
by jamesandtheopenroad » 23 Apr 2011, 09:36

Okey dokey.

I have a rather annoying squeak coming from the n/s/f suspension but only when the ambient temperature is warm/hot - so obviously at the...

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Last post by California Dreamin
26 Apr 2011, 19:43
No oil pressure on rebuilt DG 1.9

Last post by project25 « 26 Apr 2011, 16:15
Replies: 6
by project25 » 25 Apr 2011, 08:44

Hi, Ive just rebuilt a 1984 DG 1.9 engine, It is now in and up and running but I have no oil pressure! Oil light stays on and hydraulic tappets dont...

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Last post by project25
26 Apr 2011, 16:15
Oil Pressure Light Flashing at Idle on Warm Engine

Last post by jswagger « 26 Apr 2011, 16:11
Replies: 8
by jswagger » 20 Apr 2011, 11:03

Hi,

Van is a 1988 1.9 DG Caravelle, petrol.

If I start my engine from cold and leave it to idle the oil pressure warning light does not come on at...

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Last post by jswagger
26 Apr 2011, 16:11
Handbrake cable

Last post by danjavantey « 26 Apr 2011, 15:23
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by danjavantey » 26 Apr 2011, 11:59

does anyone know how you remove the guiding tube for the primary handbrake cable without having to remove other pipes fuel tank etc. thanks

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Last post by danjavantey
26 Apr 2011, 15:23
Adjustment screw on carb, does what?

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Apr 2011, 21:04
Replies: 11
by eg0u3067 » 25 Apr 2011, 15:04

Hey guys,

Can anyone tell me what I'm adjusting in this photo: onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; ??

Haynes doesn't seem to cover the...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Apr 2011, 21:04
little 'hidden' cone filter

Last post by avant-garde « 25 Apr 2011, 20:28
Replies: 16
by avant-garde » 05 Apr 2011, 16:51
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Hello,

My bus is not doing very well at the moment...doesn't want to get out of 2nd gear when going up hills, can't seem to get any sort speed out...
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Last post by avant-garde
25 Apr 2011, 20:28
Push Rod Seals...

Last post by avant-garde « 25 Apr 2011, 18:23
Replies: 32
by dirtygertie » 17 Mar 2010, 20:07
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Nigel is finally going to tackle the leaky push rod seals this weekend (the smoke plume is getting embarassing :oops: )

He hates doing any work on...
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Last post by avant-garde
25 Apr 2011, 18:23
oil leak from 2.0L fuel pump - ?

Last post by bigherb « 25 Apr 2011, 13:04
Replies: 3
by avant-garde » 25 Apr 2011, 11:56

Hi all...just a quick question. Can anyone explain to me why my fuel pump on a CU 2.0L 1981 T25 has leaked around 1/2 litre of oil? The oil is coming...

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Last post by bigherb
25 Apr 2011, 13:04
oil Seal ?

Last post by bigherb « 25 Apr 2011, 09:43
Replies: 6
by bruce » 24 Apr 2011, 22:09

Hi Guys, i was so chuffed to get my basket case running after 2yrs, eventually sounding really good but has developed a rather bad oil leak, i´ve not...

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Last post by bigherb
25 Apr 2011, 09:43
Correct dip stick

Last post by kingkhung « 25 Apr 2011, 08:36
Replies: 3
by kingkhung » 24 Apr 2011, 21:48

Hello just a quick question, i'm starting to think I have the wrong dip stick in my t25. The difference between minimum and maximum marks seems to be...

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Last post by kingkhung
25 Apr 2011, 08:36
Brake fluid reservoir pin thingy

Last post by R0B « 24 Apr 2011, 23:49
Replies: 6
by centro » 23 Apr 2011, 11:08

When I remove the plastic dash bit to access the brake fluid top-up point – is there supposed to be a thin plastic rod poking up? I can press it down...

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Last post by R0B
24 Apr 2011, 23:49
Oil cooler is off - with engine in

Last post by albertramsbottom « 24 Apr 2011, 12:05
Replies: 13
by albertramsbottom » 23 Apr 2010, 11:17

Fantastic it an be done!!! :D :D :D

Couple of questions

The Haynes manual says fit a new gaskit and oil cooler seals. Well there wasnt an old...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
24 Apr 2011, 12:05
high revs 2.1i DJ

Last post by callanish « 23 Apr 2011, 23:24
Replies: 4
by lewskisdub » 22 Apr 2011, 13:52

I was driving down the road one day and all of a sudden my van started revving like my foot was flat to the floor!! Dont know the in's and out's of...

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Last post by callanish
23 Apr 2011, 23:24
Anyone ever cut a JX exhaust up?

Last post by ELVIS « 23 Apr 2011, 22:23
Replies: 2
by ELVIS » 23 Apr 2011, 19:47

Got one of the newer ones made by Eberspacher. Straight thr design with perforated tube thr middle.
Im guessing there is chuff all wadding etc...

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Last post by ELVIS
23 Apr 2011, 22:23
Construction of fuel tanks query

Last post by toolsntat « 23 Apr 2011, 21:14
Replies: 6
by toolsntat » 21 Apr 2011, 07:25

Ok, we know there are as a rule 2 places on the bottom of the tank to take hoses for flow and return depending on engine type.

The question is are...

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Last post by toolsntat
23 Apr 2011, 21:14
GEARBOX FILLER PLUG LOCATION?

Last post by jed the spread « 23 Apr 2011, 19:56
Replies: 14
by Smudger38 » 23 Apr 2011, 17:24

Hi all. I am about to change my Gearbox oil & bought the stuff from Wilko's. I do however have an issue as I am not too good with mechanics, and have...

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Last post by jed the spread
23 Apr 2011, 19:56
running fault on cu 2ltr

Last post by daz1973 « 23 Apr 2011, 14:02
Replies: 8
by daz1973 » 20 Apr 2011, 19:00

took my friend home today from work and noticed it felt / sounded as if was running on 3 cylinders . After about 10/15 mins into journey started...

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Last post by daz1973
23 Apr 2011, 14:02
Broken glow plugs

Last post by normandybrit « 23 Apr 2011, 13:08
Replies: 2
by normandybrit » 23 Apr 2011, 05:55

What was going to be a quick simple job has turned into a nightmare!
Two of the glow plugs have sheared off in the head of my 1.7 motor. Heat and...

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Last post by normandybrit
23 Apr 2011, 13:08
Exhaust support bracket...any help?

Last post by martbass « 23 Apr 2011, 07:26
Replies: 2
by martbass » 23 Apr 2011, 07:11

Hi all
I have just fitted a standard exhaust to my 1982 2.0 CU Aircooled bus.
Can anyone advise if the system has or needs supporting brackets?
It...

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Last post by martbass
23 Apr 2011, 07:26
Clutch, Gearbox or something else?

Last post by Aidan « 23 Apr 2011, 06:30
Replies: 7
by chriscburgess » 17 Apr 2011, 18:01

Over the past week i have found it increasingly difficult to get out of 4th gear. It will go in ok but sometimes will really struggle to come out of...

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Last post by Aidan
23 Apr 2011, 06:30
5 speed, jumps out of 1st gear

Last post by Aidan « 23 Apr 2011, 06:28
Replies: 1
by 2435mick » 22 Apr 2011, 18:49

my 5 speed diesel likes to jump out of 1st gear, particularly on over-run but sometimes whilst accelerating. Can someone point me in the right...

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Last post by Aidan
23 Apr 2011, 06:28
Broken head stud

Last post by Dragon « 22 Apr 2011, 22:57
Replies: 16
by Dragon » 20 Mar 2011, 01:31
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Hey,

Went under the camper at half 8 this morning, was back indoors by half 9!!

Feckin broken cylinder head stud!!

Sure there's lotsa threads on...
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Last post by Dragon
22 Apr 2011, 22:57
advice on my gearbox (pictures)

Last post by sciroccotune « 22 Apr 2011, 22:49
Replies: 6
by sciroccotune » 16 Apr 2011, 16:59

HI Guys,

I need your help with identifying what to replace on my gearbox. Only problem with the box is that it was leaking from the input shaft...

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Last post by sciroccotune
22 Apr 2011, 22:49
MOT Day - Not too bad?

Last post by sarran1955 « 22 Apr 2011, 17:35
Replies: 8
by bmouthboyo » 21 Apr 2011, 11:19

OK so after having the van 2 years finally got round to MOT time.

Failed on:

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (12%)
Nearside front...

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Last post by sarran1955
22 Apr 2011, 17:35
Gearsticks

Last post by Plasticman « 21 Apr 2011, 22:33
Replies: 1
by fodtommo » 21 Apr 2011, 21:12

OK....

Everyone elses vans appear to have their gearsticks cranked over toward the driver, mine is cranked rearward which makes for some interesting...

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Last post by Plasticman
21 Apr 2011, 22:33
which card do I have ???

Last post by Tony Tone « 21 Apr 2011, 21:29
Replies: 5
by Tony Tone » 21 Apr 2011, 21:01

1983 1.9DG, It's a Pierburg but which one ?. I want to adjust the idele speed as the garage set it rather waaay too fast and I want to slow it down a...

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Last post by Tony Tone
21 Apr 2011, 21:29
URGENT QUICK REPLY NEEDED i cant get cold air

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Apr 2011, 20:29
Replies: 5
by badbod777 » 21 Apr 2011, 17:21

i cant seem to stop hot air comming into the cab of my 2.1 wasserboxer is there something i can do as im going away in a couple of hours and it gets...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Apr 2011, 20:29
Breather Tower, seal/diaphragm inside ? piccies

Last post by dansimpson « 21 Apr 2011, 20:15
Replies: 8
by dansimpson » 19 Apr 2011, 19:51

Hi all, just curious on this one.
My breather tower started leaking at the top, so I've ordered a replacement.
After I took the old one off today I...

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Last post by dansimpson
21 Apr 2011, 20:15
1.9 Petrol Metallic Knocking, Tapping Sound

Last post by discostu117 « 21 Apr 2011, 18:32
Replies: 13
by discostu117 » 09 Apr 2011, 19:30

I started my van today and noticed a new and alarming sound from the engine. It is a metallic knocking or tapping sound which increases speed with...

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Last post by discostu117
21 Apr 2011, 18:32
Exhaust

Last post by Cruz « 21 Apr 2011, 17:39
Replies: 6
by blotty » 21 Apr 2011, 17:03

Hi - so it turns out all that noise is not normal and I need a new exhaust. I took the van to my local tyre and exhaust place and because it wasn't a...

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Last post by Cruz
21 Apr 2011, 17:39
removing petrol tank and cleaning?

Last post by Plasticman « 21 Apr 2011, 09:29
Replies: 15
by elmo makaroy » 19 Apr 2011, 20:18
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hi,

well once again im am having the same problem i have had three of four times now since ive had the van,

van works fine, then one day wont start...
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Last post by Plasticman
21 Apr 2011, 09:29
Fuel leak

Last post by Epiphone « 21 Apr 2011, 07:07
Replies: 18
by AdrianC » 29 Jan 2011, 18:52
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Hmm. It wasn't what I thought it was...

When I filled the van up the other day (first time since acquiring it), it promptly poured quite a bit of it...
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Last post by Epiphone
21 Apr 2011, 07:07
2.1i wbx Help

Last post by Aidan « 21 Apr 2011, 05:33
Replies: 5
by callanish » 20 Apr 2011, 09:05

I have an intermittent fault on my 2.1 i wbx which causes the engine which otherwise runs really well to cut out and become very difficult to start...

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Last post by Aidan
21 Apr 2011, 05:33
Engine bolt to gearbox type?

Last post by kevtherev « 20 Apr 2011, 21:40
Replies: 1
by ccarpenter79 » 20 Apr 2011, 13:24

Hi there,

One of the 4 studs on my engine that connects it to the gearbox was missing - do you what bolt I can replace it with? Someone has...

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Last post by kevtherev
20 Apr 2011, 21:40
T25 with a T2 engine - why me ??

Last post by ttcharlie « 20 Apr 2011, 13:46
Replies: 16
by tally9040 » 15 Apr 2011, 16:20
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I have just bought a 1983 T25 high top and knew that it was originally a 1600 air cooled but that 2 years ago someone had put in 2000 air cooled.
As...
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Last post by ttcharlie
20 Apr 2011, 13:46
Engine smoking on start up

Last post by Jimb0_Ala « 20 Apr 2011, 12:43
Replies: 8
by aliandphil » 17 Apr 2011, 10:26

We have a 1986 T25 with a 1.9 petrol DG engine. It's done 140k but had the heads replaced at 100k. It runs fine and is economical (25-30mpg). It...

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Last post by Jimb0_Ala
20 Apr 2011, 12:43
Mechanical Fuel Pumps (1.9 WBX) - Broken Again!

Last post by T25Convert « 20 Apr 2011, 12:14
Replies: 11
by T25Convert » 11 Apr 2011, 11:39

Hi,

Five moths ago the original mechanical fuel pump gave up the ghost, as the lever that pivots up and down bewtween the pushrod and pump diaphragm...

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Last post by T25Convert
20 Apr 2011, 12:14
Exhaust identity?

Last post by RODEO « 20 Apr 2011, 11:34
Replies: 7
by RODEO » 20 Apr 2011, 10:48

Hi All ,havent been here for a while............
I need to replace parts /complete exhaust system. Im alarmed by the cost,so am trying to identify...

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Last post by RODEO
20 Apr 2011, 11:34
fitting an ati roll bar link

Last post by gypo « 19 Apr 2011, 20:02
Replies: 5
by gypo » 18 Apr 2011, 16:54

Does anyone have any tips on fitting one of these, its the straight one i dont know if it makes a difference? i have heard they are awkward to fit?...

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Last post by gypo
19 Apr 2011, 20:02
1600 CT TIMING

Last post by dubdaze « 19 Apr 2011, 19:55
Replies: 13
by DEVO » 24 Jan 2011, 22:17

Hi.I rebuilt my 1600 CT engine recently and the timing is a bit off.just wondering what degrees BTDC or ATDC it should be set at ?a friend of mine...

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Last post by dubdaze
19 Apr 2011, 19:55
clutch Reservoir ? ? ?

Last post by budice83 « 19 Apr 2011, 17:41
Replies: 29
by budice83 » 22 Feb 2011, 19:52
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i now this may sound suppid like where the wash bottle for the windsceen lol

but what i'd like to now is where is the clutch Reservoir on the van...
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Last post by budice83
19 Apr 2011, 17:41
ride height of a clutch

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Apr 2011, 17:35
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by eatcustard » 19 Apr 2011, 16:09

Can it be ajusted? As mine seems too high, the clutch has only done 10K, so its not warn out.

Taking into account I have just had the master clutch...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Apr 2011, 17:35
Could it be the glow plugs???

Last post by Mocki « 19 Apr 2011, 15:22
Replies: 6
by Cherryboo » 18 Apr 2011, 22:21

Heeeelp!!!

New starter fitted but still have problems starting from cold :x could it be the glow plugs? How can i tell if it is?

Its a 1.6 non...

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Last post by Mocki
19 Apr 2011, 15:22
Wastegate adjustment JX Engine

Last post by Evsi « 18 Apr 2011, 21:58
Replies: 4
by Evsi » 05 Apr 2011, 09:26

Hi folks,

I've just freshened up the motor in my T25 ready for the camping season and on checking everything on a road test, i've noticed the boost...

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Last post by Evsi
18 Apr 2011, 21:58
T25 1.6td Turbo Charger Problems HELP PLEASE!!

Last post by lloydy « 18 Apr 2011, 21:49
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by Licherman » 18 Apr 2011, 20:42

I have just been told that the turbo charger on our 1.6td 1990 T25 California has a big turbo charger problem.

Apparently the turbo charger its...

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Last post by lloydy
18 Apr 2011, 21:49
coolant crystals around joints

Last post by ermie571 « 18 Apr 2011, 21:46
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by xpress » 17 Apr 2011, 21:07

Took a look in engine bay after many months of not using the van. Xtream red crystals around most pipe joints, clips, and around the water jacket...

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18 Apr 2011, 21:46

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