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over fueling and popping out exhaust

Last post by jason k « 03 Apr 2011, 19:04
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by Robbo k » 03 Apr 2011, 13:34

can anyone help i have 2.0l cu on weber ict 34 been driving great but now any more than 1/4 on the gas it floods the back plugs.. booked on rolling...

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Last post by jason k
03 Apr 2011, 19:04
Engine Change

Last post by PeterCon « 03 Apr 2011, 11:57
Replies: 8
by PeterCon » 02 Apr 2011, 07:27

I have just found your site and am looking for a little advice. I have a 1989 1600td T25. The engine is giving trouble and I need to change it. A...

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Last post by PeterCon
03 Apr 2011, 11:57
Oil Synthetic or Mineral?

Last post by tommin « 03 Apr 2011, 11:39
Replies: 4
by tommin » 03 Apr 2011, 04:28

This topic must be somewhere, but not finding it, old age don't come alone!

I have just serviced the van, had a few hiccups and fixed a number...

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Last post by tommin
03 Apr 2011, 11:39
Oil burning JX1.6TD

Last post by DUMBODOGGY « 02 Apr 2011, 22:50
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by peteandnero » 02 Apr 2011, 17:33

Hi, I'm seeking some help. There's a JX 1.6TD engine in my Westfalia van which was burning oil rapidly and losing coolant (112,000 mls). I took it to...

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Last post by DUMBODOGGY
02 Apr 2011, 22:50
Help needed with 2.1 dj engine please Midlands....

Last post by toolsntat « 02 Apr 2011, 21:04

by toolsntat » 02 Apr 2011, 21:04

I have an engine that runs but looses water and oil onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

In the long run I would like to fit this engine...

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Last post by toolsntat
02 Apr 2011, 21:04
fuel tank issue van cutting out

Last post by 1_eyed_jim « 02 Apr 2011, 20:23
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by k.manny » 02 Apr 2011, 20:09

hi all can anyone help my van (1982 2l a/c )when i drive at high revs like climbing hills after about 40 seconds it cuts out,anyway done some work...

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Last post by 1_eyed_jim
02 Apr 2011, 20:23
engine running rough after clutch replacement

Last post by Devon81 « 02 Apr 2011, 19:16
Replies: 3
by Devon81 » 01 Apr 2011, 21:44

Hi

Had the clutch replaced on my 81 2.0l Aircooled today, they dropped the engine out and left gearbox in place, now the brake peddle feels quite...

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Last post by Devon81
02 Apr 2011, 19:16
Throttle

Last post by docwalker99 « 02 Apr 2011, 19:04
Replies: 12
by docwalker99 » 27 Mar 2011, 13:49

Hi Ladies and Gents

I am new here so be nice, I have just bought my first Van and need a few bits doing for an MOT (Don't they all) the main...

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Last post by docwalker99
02 Apr 2011, 19:04
which oil

Last post by riffboy « 02 Apr 2011, 19:00
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by D'Squared » 31 Mar 2011, 18:45

Hi Guys,

What oil would you recommend for my 1981 2.0litre VW air cooled camper running standard complete with hydraulics tappets.

Cheers

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Last post by riffboy
02 Apr 2011, 19:00
Water pipes - which is hot / cold

Last post by Mocki « 02 Apr 2011, 18:23
Replies: 5
by bmouthboyo » 02 Apr 2011, 14:33

Hi all,

not sure it even matters but when looking in the engine bay is the left pipe the hot pipe leavign the engine or the cold return?

does it...

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Last post by Mocki
02 Apr 2011, 18:23
Gear box oil ?

Last post by tone « 02 Apr 2011, 08:55
Replies: 8
by tone » 29 Jan 2011, 14:40

There''s a slight grating sound in 4th and 5th gear in my 2.1 watercooled - nothing that sounds terminal or particularly loud but annoying because I...

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Last post by tone
02 Apr 2011, 08:55
Novice attempting first service

Last post by Red Westie « 02 Apr 2011, 00:43
Replies: 14
by Torkijo » 22 Mar 2011, 15:15

HI

About to have a go at servicing our 1.6td engine and would like some advice first.

I have the Haynes and the JK Engine Manual and i am going to...

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Last post by Red Westie
02 Apr 2011, 00:43
Bottom ball joinst from GSF

Last post by LUKE 28 « 01 Apr 2011, 21:12
Replies: 4
by LUKE 28 » 31 Mar 2011, 18:18

Hi all just wondering if anyone else has bought bottom ball joints for an 82 wedge from gsf ? I bought some got them home compared it to thre one...

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Last post by LUKE 28
01 Apr 2011, 21:12
Leaking oil gallery plug

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 01 Apr 2011, 18:12
Replies: 6
by Zebedee » 31 Mar 2011, 17:08

I thought i had an oil leak due to a worn out pulley oil seal but it turns out its leaking from the oil gallery plug behind the pulley on the right...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
01 Apr 2011, 18:12
Fuel cut off solenoid

Last post by tommin « 01 Apr 2011, 12:33
Replies: 17
by tommin » 29 Mar 2011, 12:08
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Help needed, went to release the nut holding the connector for the fuel cut off solenoid and managed to break it completely, the nut did not budge,...
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Last post by tommin
01 Apr 2011, 12:33
Initial settings on a pierburg carb

Last post by Zebedee « 01 Apr 2011, 09:53
Replies: 12
by Zebedee » 24 Mar 2011, 18:38

I'm going to be replacing the poor running weber carb on my 1.9 DG engined caravelle with the original pierburg 2e3 once i rebuild it.
I have no idea...

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Last post by Zebedee
01 Apr 2011, 09:53
Gear box oil

Last post by ghost123uk « 01 Apr 2011, 09:05
Replies: 16
by lamb125 » 21 Mar 2011, 10:14
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The Haynes manual quotes a gearbox oil capacity of 3.5 litres for a std manual box - is that correct? Also, where is the drain plug for the gearbox...
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Last post by ghost123uk
01 Apr 2011, 09:05
ATF

Last post by blankville « 01 Apr 2011, 08:45
Replies: 7
by blankville » 30 Mar 2011, 23:44

Hi Folks, was wondering if someone could give me some advice regarding ATF for my bus.

Im renewing the gasket on the automatic gearbox as its leaky...

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Last post by blankville
01 Apr 2011, 08:45
Diesel black smoke

Last post by REGGAJ « 01 Apr 2011, 07:00
Replies: 14
by T'Onion » 27 Mar 2011, 21:26

Ok , since i changed the engine oil and filter in the LT ( non turbo 6 cyl diesel) , I've noticed (and others) that its producing black smoke , not...

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Last post by REGGAJ
01 Apr 2011, 07:00
Engine operating temperature.

Last post by Red Westie « 31 Mar 2011, 23:38
Replies: 3
by Bonfireboy » 31 Mar 2011, 20:00

Hello all.
Just fitted an after market water temperature sender and gauge as the original one is giving me grief.
I intend to fix the original but...

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Last post by Red Westie
31 Mar 2011, 23:38
Oil leak worry

Last post by jake1953 « 31 Mar 2011, 19:34
Replies: 47
by Novice in need » 21 Mar 2011, 09:36
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Hi all yet another problem :( discovered an oil leak, ist that bad in respects to amount of oil but certainly enough to want to get it sorted if i...
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Last post by jake1953
31 Mar 2011, 19:34
engine cuts out

Last post by astonali2549 « 31 Mar 2011, 16:05
Replies: 8
by astonali2549 » 28 Feb 2011, 19:51

hi everyone my van seems to run for a little bit then it just cuts out with no power :( can not find the problem with it and been to garage but...

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Last post by astonali2549
31 Mar 2011, 16:05
2.1 DJ cutting out then difficult to restart

Last post by slowcoach « 31 Mar 2011, 11:44
Replies: 5
by callanish » 28 Mar 2011, 22:54

Hi

My 2.1i DJ has started cutting out and then becoming difficult (sometimes) to restart. It has always fired up first time (almost).
Can anyone...

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Last post by slowcoach
31 Mar 2011, 11:44
can i get a starter without end bushing

Last post by faggie « 31 Mar 2011, 11:39
Replies: 2
by collins_sh » 31 Mar 2011, 08:40

Hi,

my starter has damaged the end bushing in the engine of my camper, and has made the hole oval in shape

i need to find out if i can retrofit a...

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Last post by faggie
31 Mar 2011, 11:39
oil filler cap

Last post by dingdangdoo « 31 Mar 2011, 08:47
Replies: 2
by dingdangdoo » 30 Mar 2011, 15:59

Can i ask are all oil filler caps the same for both petrol and diesel.I have lost mine a screw thread type.I have purchased one of ebay and its a...

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Last post by dingdangdoo
31 Mar 2011, 08:47
Carburettor

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Mar 2011, 21:36
Replies: 13
by CraigSagar » 27 Mar 2011, 17:08

The pierburg carburettor on my 86 camper van has done 175k miles and appears to be worn out I am getting approx 8m to gallon out of it. So I want to...

13 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Mar 2011, 21:36
brake fluid leaking -already replaced master cylinder

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 30 Mar 2011, 20:21
Replies: 3
by elmo makaroy » 29 Mar 2011, 17:45

i have recently had my clutch master cylinder replaced as i had brake fluid leaking on the floor of the drivers footwell but it is still leaking...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
30 Mar 2011, 20:21
Re: Throttle Cable route - 1980 RHD

Last post by pistachio « 30 Mar 2011, 17:22
Replies: 3
by pistachio » 29 Mar 2011, 13:51

Hello
We've just yanked out the old throttle cable, which was laid through some old rubber fuel line, and are going about fitting a new cable and...

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Last post by pistachio
30 Mar 2011, 17:22
adjusting my choke for summer driving

Last post by CovKid « 30 Mar 2011, 14:56
Replies: 7
by avant-garde » 16 Mar 2011, 12:17

Hi all, I hope this is in the right forum!

I've just spent the last 40 mins on here searching for any help in adjusting my choke for the summer :? ....

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Last post by CovKid
30 Mar 2011, 14:56
JK Stainless Exhaust System - late 1.9 WBX

Last post by yorkierob « 29 Mar 2011, 21:27
Replies: 18
by mickcorr » 28 Mar 2011, 17:51
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Greetings from sunny North Wales.

I have just been quoted £531.50 (+ £26 for the stainless straps) by Just Kampers for a complete stainless exhaust...
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Last post by yorkierob
29 Mar 2011, 21:27
Oil in Carb?? (Pictures)

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Mar 2011, 17:48
Replies: 5
by 1_eyed_jim » 29 Mar 2011, 17:35

Hi could you tell me if this looks normal?

Thanks

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Mar 2011, 17:48
Missing something (Picture)

Last post by 1_eyed_jim « 29 Mar 2011, 17:48
Replies: 4
by 1_eyed_jim » 29 Mar 2011, 17:38

Is there supposed to be some ducting here?

Thanks

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Last post by 1_eyed_jim
29 Mar 2011, 17:48
van wont start after clogged fuel filter progress

Last post by jason k « 29 Mar 2011, 16:53
Replies: 34
by elmo makaroy » 23 Mar 2011, 15:01
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thought i would start a new thread as i have made progress getting my van started althogh not there yet,

basically wot happened was my fuel filter...
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Last post by jason k
29 Mar 2011, 16:53
Speedo Faulty

Last post by CovKid « 29 Mar 2011, 14:15
Replies: 9
by salgarfi » 28 Mar 2011, 16:52

Hello All,

I guess I should first introduce myself. I'm Sal, and my wife and I have just acquired a T25 AutoSleeper Trident and we're happy as...

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Last post by CovKid
29 Mar 2011, 14:15
oil light

Last post by gypo « 28 Mar 2011, 21:09
Replies: 10
by gypo » 26 Mar 2011, 18:17

Ive just noticed that my oil light only flashes for a second when you turn the key to the lights prior to cranking the engine. Is this right or...

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Last post by gypo
28 Mar 2011, 21:09
blue 87 panel 1.9td engine advice

Last post by Lamby « 28 Mar 2011, 18:29
Replies: 5
by Lamby » 01 Mar 2011, 21:12

Hi guys,

Yesterday whilst driving home I lost compression and finally came to a stop, the AA towed me to my local VAG garage where after inspection...

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Last post by Lamby
28 Mar 2011, 18:29
broken coolant distributor,upper right,outside of engine bay

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Mar 2011, 17:28
Replies: 20
by Epiphone » 06 Feb 2011, 19:42
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Hi guys

Had another water pipe burst today!last one was do to not enough anti-freeze ( )

but today, what looks like the plastic water junction...
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Last post by kevtherev
28 Mar 2011, 17:28
Gearbox Advice / Experience Please

Last post by psychonaut « 28 Mar 2011, 09:36
Replies: 9
by psychonaut » 27 Mar 2011, 12:21

Good afternoon all, this is the first of a couple of techie questions from me this afternoon.

My van is an '81 diesel, originally fitted with the...

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Last post by psychonaut
28 Mar 2011, 09:36
Master cylinder leak?

Last post by eatcustard « 28 Mar 2011, 09:17
Replies: 3
by eatcustard » 27 Mar 2011, 17:45

I have noticed a small pool of brake fluid at the bottom of my steering column.

Would it be the Clutch master cylinder leaking or master cylinder...

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Last post by eatcustard
28 Mar 2011, 09:17
Lambda Sensor

Last post by barch0 « 28 Mar 2011, 06:36
Replies: 4
by barch0 » 27 Mar 2011, 21:25

Hi All

I've been running my Multivan for a few weeks without the lambda sensor connected. Vans run nicely, for most part. I've had to disconnect the...

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Last post by barch0
28 Mar 2011, 06:36
Which oil for 1600CT air cooled petrol

Last post by Red Westie « 27 Mar 2011, 20:45
Replies: 3
by folkers » 26 Mar 2011, 12:13

Hi guys,

As above really, need to service the van soon and just wondering what oil is best to use for my 1600 air cooled 1980 T25?

thanks

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Last post by Red Westie
27 Mar 2011, 20:45
gear stick play

Last post by gypo « 27 Mar 2011, 18:49
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by gypo » 22 Mar 2011, 20:28
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hi people,
ive changed the nylon bits on the gear stick and this has made a big difference but i still have play in the stick, my question is is it...
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Last post by gypo
27 Mar 2011, 18:49
Drive shaft bolts.

Last post by Birty « 27 Mar 2011, 16:56
Replies: 7
by Birty » 27 Mar 2011, 12:24

Whilst checking my engine i noticed BY CHANCE ! the bolts attaching my drive shaft had worked themselves lose :shock: , ive recently had a new drive...

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Last post by Birty
27 Mar 2011, 16:56
Air filter hot air pickup on exhaust....

Last post by billy739 « 27 Mar 2011, 10:55
Replies: 4
by 1_eyed_jim » 26 Mar 2011, 16:15

Trying to order a replacement exhaust system for the van and i'm a bit confused...

On my V5 Document it states my engine type is DG.
Been on Just...

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Last post by billy739
27 Mar 2011, 10:55
gearbox/clutch installation help....

Last post by monkeyboy « 27 Mar 2011, 09:31
Replies: 1
by monkeyboy » 25 Mar 2011, 18:39

Hi all,
just got my recon gearbox in and all went well but I have know working clutch. It feels light on the pedal so bled the system but know...

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Last post by monkeyboy
27 Mar 2011, 09:31
does this sound infected ?

Last post by Tony Tone « 26 Mar 2011, 15:43
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by Tony Tone » 24 Mar 2011, 18:07
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Not had a 1.9 DG or a petrol T25 before, does this all sound correct, what is the low down knocky vibrating sound ?, something sinister ?. Aaaand why...
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Last post by Tony Tone
26 Mar 2011, 15:43
Braided hose....

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Mar 2011, 13:09
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by 1_eyed_jim » 26 Mar 2011, 09:25

Anyone know where i could get the braided hose needed for the vacuum pipes? Think i need 3.1mm i/d braided hose.

Thanks

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Mar 2011, 13:09
jx starter motor

Last post by wazza « 25 Mar 2011, 18:22
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by wazza » 25 Mar 2011, 16:22

just a quickie......
As a lot of engines a nearly same as ie. Golf mk 3 and passat diesels is it possible to use the starter motor from these on my...

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Last post by wazza
25 Mar 2011, 18:22
what type of bolt head is this????

Last post by AdrianC « 25 Mar 2011, 15:14
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by nickthe fish » 22 Mar 2011, 20:24

Hi All,

got stuck on removing the bolts on my clutch pressure plate, any idea what the correct tool to remove these???

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Last post by AdrianC
25 Mar 2011, 15:14
constand drip of coolant?

Last post by boardmonkey « 25 Mar 2011, 09:18
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by sam fodda » 24 Mar 2011, 10:49

i seem to have a constant drip of what seems to be coolant under my engine bay, on a 1988 t25 1.9 water cooled. the van hasent been driven since sept...

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25 Mar 2011, 09:18

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